| abstract |
Self-extinguishing polymer compositions are prepared by the intimate admixture of an ordinarily flammable polymer substrate, which may be in the form of an aqueous solution, suspension or most preferably, an emulsion, with an aqueous emulsion or latex of a copolymer of a halogen containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer, such as a vinyl halide, and a phosphorus containing vinyl monomer, particularly a bis (hydrocarbyl) vinylphosphonate. The thus modified polymers display a high degree of flame retardance and are useful in a variety of applications including, for example, as coatings, adhesives, binders, impregnants, laminants and paint bases. |