| abstract |
Combination of a polyolefin; a crosslinking agent; a halogenated phosphorous-nitrogen compound having the formula RHHR R¦¦¦¦R ANGLE P--C--C--P ANGLE R¦¦¦¦R XR'R'X where R' is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl radicals having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, R is a cyano alkyl radical having 2 to 6 carbon atoms and X is chlorine, bromine, or iodine; ammonium polyphosphate; and hexachlorocyclopentadiene dimer yields a composition which is strong, fire-retardant and also strongly adherent to certain surfaces including aluminum. |