The invention relates to a method of making a flame retardant material, and/or to a flame retardant material, and/or a polymer composite including the flame retardant material, and/or a method of making the polymer composite. More particularly, the invention relates to treatment of a keratinous fibre with a reactive amine and an inorganic acid to make a flame retardant material which is can be used in a polymer composite.

The invention relates to a method of making a flame retardant material, and/or to a flame retardant material, and/or a polymer composite including the flame retardant material, and/or a method of making the polymer composite. More particularly, the invention relates to treatment of a keratinous fibre with a reactive amine and an inorganic acid to make a flame retardant material which is can be used in a polymer composite.

A flame retardant fabric wherein a flame retardant composition is applied to the fabric while the fabric is being stretched. Preferably, the fabric is a blend of cotton and a thermoset. Carbon fibers may be included to impart anti-static properties. The present invention includes a method of treating a woven or knitted fabric of cotton blended with a thermoset, or with a thermoplastic, or with both with a flame retardant composition comprising the steps of stretching the fabric up to 12% greater than its un-stretched dimensions and, while so stretched, applying a flame retardant to the fabric and then allowing the fabric to shrink back to its approximate original dimensions. The flame retardant may either be applied to the fabric or the fabric may be immersed in an aqueous bath containing flame retardants.

A flame retardant fabric wherein a flame retardant composition is applied to the fabric while the fabric is being stretched. Preferably, the fabric is a blend of cotton and a thermoset. Carbon fibers may be included to impart anti-static properties. The present invention includes a method of treating a woven or knitted fabric of cotton blended with a thermoset, or with a thermoplastic, or with both with a flame retardant composition comprising the steps of stretching the fabric up to 12% greater than its un-stretched dimensions and, while so stretched, applying a flame retardant to the fabric and then allowing the fabric to shrink back to its approximate original dimensions. The flame retardant may either be applied to the fabric or the fabric may be immersed in an aqueous bath containing flame retardants.

A fiber for artificial hair, having a base fiber, a metal ion, and an antistatic agent, in which the metal ion and the antistatic agent are present in at least a part of a surface of the base fiber, the metal ion is at least one selected from the group consisting of a silver ion, a zinc ion, and a copper ion, a content of the metal ion is 5.010.sup.5 to 1.010.sup.2% by mass based on the total mass of the fiber for artificial hair, the antistatic agent is at least one selected from the group consisting of a cationic antistatic agent and a non-ionic antistatic agent, and a content of the antistatic agent is 0.001 to 1% by mass based on the total mass of the fiber for artificial hair.

A fiber for artificial hair, having a base fiber, a metal ion, and an antistatic agent, in which the metal ion and the antistatic agent are present in at least a part of a surface of the base fiber, the metal ion is at least one selected from the group consisting of a silver ion, a zinc ion, and a copper ion, a content of the metal ion is 5.010.sup.5 to 1.010.sup.2% by mass based on the total mass of the fiber for artificial hair, the antistatic agent is at least one selected from the group consisting of a cationic antistatic agent and a non-ionic antistatic agent, and a content of the antistatic agent is 0.001 to 1% by mass based on the total mass of the fiber for artificial hair.

The embodiments presented herein describe a continuous insulation sheathing product to make a building energy efficient and reduce the carbon footprint of the building. The continuous insulation sheathing product also incorporates a specialized fire-retardant chemical in addition to natural fibers. In an embodiment, the continuous insulation sheathing product may be formed via an entanglement and thermal bonding of the natural fibers and a staple fiber. The embodiments presented herein, thus, enable the product to add additional insulation value to roofs and wall assemblies of a building, while providing a continuous layer of performance to mitigate the loss of energy through more conducive members of the roof and wall assembly (e.g., wood or steel framing). Further, the product achieves the above-described advantages using predominantly bio-based materials, thereby, resulting in a lower carbon footprint and providing an environmentally friendly option for consumers.

The embodiments presented herein describe a continuous insulation sheathing product to make a building energy efficient and reduce the carbon footprint of the building. The continuous insulation sheathing product also incorporates a specialized fire-retardant chemical in addition to natural fibers. In an embodiment, the continuous insulation sheathing product may be formed via an entanglement and thermal bonding of the natural fibers and a staple fiber. The embodiments presented herein, thus, enable the product to add additional insulation value to roofs and wall assemblies of a building, while providing a continuous layer of performance to mitigate the loss of energy through more conducive members of the roof and wall assembly (e.g., wood or steel framing). Further, the product achieves the above-described advantages using predominantly bio-based materials, thereby, resulting in a lower carbon footprint and providing an environmentally friendly option for consumers.

A textile formulation for treating woven fabrics formed from aramid filament yarns that results in a resistance to the unraveling, fraying, and slipping of seams typical of fabrics formed from filament yarns is disclosed. This anti-fray formulation includes colloidal silica, polyurethane dispersion, and phosphonate combined to form a chemical bath in which the woven fabric may be dipped. This formulation adds 2%-5% to the dry weight of the woven fabric, and does not impact the beneficial properties of fabrics formed from filament yarns such as structural stability or flame retardancy, but does create a fabric that is more resistant to the unraveling, fraying, and slipping of seams. A method of creating a textile formed from aramid filament yarns exposed to an anti-fray formulation including colloidal silica, polyurethane dispersion, and phosphonate that does not impact the beneficial properties of fabrics formed from filament yarns such as structural stability or flame retardancy, but does create a fabric that is more resistant to the unraveling, fraying, and slipping of seams, is also provided.

A textile formulation for treating woven fabrics formed from aramid filament yarns that results in a resistance to the unraveling, fraying, and slipping of seams typical of fabrics formed from filament yarns is disclosed. This anti-fray formulation includes colloidal silica, polyurethane dispersion, and phosphonate combined to form a chemical bath in which the woven fabric may be dipped. This formulation adds 2%-5% to the dry weight of the woven fabric, and does not impact the beneficial properties of fabrics formed from filament yarns such as structural stability or flame retardancy, but does create a fabric that is more resistant to the unraveling, fraying, and slipping of seams. A method of creating a textile formed from aramid filament yarns exposed to an anti-fray formulation including colloidal silica, polyurethane dispersion, and phosphonate that does not impact the beneficial properties of fabrics formed from filament yarns such as structural stability or flame retardancy, but does create a fabric that is more resistant to the unraveling, fraying, and slipping of seams, is also provided.