There are obvious benefits in using flame-retardants, as many humanlives and property are saved from fire. A large number of compounds havebeen identified as being used as flame-retardants. At present, knowledgeof long-term effects resulting from exposure to flame retardants andtheir breakdown products is limited.
The aim of this volume in the book series New Concepts in PolymerScience is to provide a general overview of the nature, mechanism ofaction, use and environmental hazards for a number of flame-retardants.
This monograph (together with the book by the same authors,Ecological Aspects of Polymer Flame Retardancy, published in1999) will valuable to anyone interested in the field of flame-retardantchemicals.
2003; xx+266 pages ISBN 90-6764-390-4 Price (all prices are subject to change without notice): EUR 159/US$ 227
