Flame retardants are very important compounds for passive fire protection. They are found added to furniture (mattresses, carpets, curtains), electronics and electronic devices (computers, telephones, televisions), building materials (cables, insulation) and transport products (seats, seat covers). However, some of them (especially halogenated ones) can be hazardous to the environment and to humans.
In my thesis I studied the thermal stability of selected fire protection materials by means of thermal analysis - thermogravimetry (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Finally, I also performed TGA/DSC-MS on selected samples to determine the type of gases released.
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