Clifton V Philpott

US Patent:

58341200, Nov 10, 1998

Filed:

Oct 30, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/652553

Inventors:

Keith Murray - Darlington, GB2
Clifton Philpott - Pasadena CA
Frank K. Chi - Williamsville NY
Timothy S. Lintz - Grand Island NY
Ralph W. Paddock - Newfane NY
Mark D. Stahlman - Lewiston NY

Assignee:

Unifrax Corporation - Niagara Falls NY
Darchem Engineering Ltd.

International Classification:

C09K 2102
H01B 734

US Classification:

428404

Abstract:

A fire protection material is provided for protecting electrical cables and components. The material comprises an endothermic-reactive insulating fibrous material including an inorganic endothermic filler which undergoes multiple endothermic reactions between the range 100. degree. C. and 750. degree. C. ; inorganic fiber material; and an organic polymer binder. The weight ratio of endothermic filler to inorganic fiber is preferably in the range of 0. 25 to 3. The fire protection material is in the form of semi-rigid or rigid board or may be moulded into sections.