摘要 |
A copolymer, for use in or as a polymeric binder containing thermally labile groups is provided for use in intumescent coatings. This binder permits the formulation of coatings possessing improved fire retardance and intumescing properties at reduced concentrations of intumescent chemicals. The preferred polymeric binders are thermally labile (meth)acrylic copolymers prepared with low levels of copolymerizable aldehydes such as methacrolein. |