摘要 |
Compositions are disclosed for imparting flame-retardant properties to a wide variety of materials including cellulosic materials, such as paper, cotton and wood, and polymeric materials, such as fabrics and other textile articles made from both synthetic and non-synthetic polymers. The compositions are particularly suitable for use on fabrics made from blends of synthetic and non-synthetic fibers, such as polyester silk of the type used in synthetic foliage and artificial flowers. The compositions are aqueous based and comprise an inorganic, flame-retardant ammonium salt and a second component selected from: organic phosphate ester-acids and salts thereof, wherein the ester-acid is an ester of an alkoxylated aliphatic alcohol and phosphoric acid; organic phosphonates and salts thereof; and mixtures of the organic phosphate ester-acids and organic phosphonates and their salts. The compositions are applied by conventional means, such as immersion of the article to be treated, spraying, painting and roller coating. |