| abstract |
The invention relates to new meltable zinc phosphinates of the formula (I) and / or their polymers, wherein R 1 , R 2 are the same or different and are hydrogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl, linear or branched and / or aryl, characterized in that they have a melting point below 250 ° C.n n n The invention further relates to processes for the preparation of these zinc phosphinatesnand their use as flame retardants in thermoplasticsnand molded articles, films, threads, fibers, fabrics andnKnitteds. |