| abstract |
The present invention relates to flame retardants that are useful for epoxy resin systems. Compositions and coating methods are provided, which include an epoxy resin and a phosphate-containing flame retardant, wherein the phosphate-containing flame retardant is selected from the metal salts of group 1 of a phosphate of a saccharide, the salts of group 2 of a glycerophosphate, and the metal salts of group 1 of a polyphosphate. The flame retardants provided have a low toxicity and are favorable to the environment. |