EP1798318B1 - Fibre synthetique retardatrice de flamme, composite de fibre retardatrice de flamme, et produit d'ameublement rembourre realise avec ladite fibre - Google Patents

Fibre synthetique retardatrice de flamme, composite de fibre retardatrice de flamme, et produit d'ameublement rembourre realise avec ladite fibre Download PDF

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EP1798318B1
EP1798318B1 EP05770521A EP05770521A EP1798318B1 EP 1798318 B1 EP1798318 B1 EP 1798318B1 EP 05770521 A EP05770521 A EP 05770521A EP 05770521 A EP05770521 A EP 05770521A EP 1798318 B1 EP1798318 B1 EP 1798318B1
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Toshiaki Ebisu
Masanobu Tamura
Masahiko Mihoichi
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Yoshitomo Matsumoto
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D01—NATURAL OR MAN-MADE THREADS OR FIBRES; SPINNING
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    • D01—NATURAL OR MAN-MADE THREADS OR FIBRES; SPINNING
    • D01F—CHEMICAL FEATURES IN THE MANUFACTURE OF ARTIFICIAL FILAMENTS, THREADS, FIBRES, BRISTLES OR RIBBONS; APPARATUS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CARBON FILAMENTS
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  • the present invention relates to a flame resistant synthetic fiber having advanced flame resistance preferably usable for textiles, to a flame resistant fiber composite, and a nonwoven fabric comprising the flame resistant fiber composite, usable for furniture that needs advanced flame resistance, such as bedding as bed mattress, chairs, and sofa, the fiber being rendered highly flame resistant with flame resistant agents, also having extremely high carbonizability. Furthermore, the present invention relates to upholstered furniture products using them.
  • flammable materials such as cotton, polyesters, urethane foams
  • flammable materials such as cotton, polyesters, urethane foams
  • the flame resisting materials must not impair comforts or sensuousness of the products of these beddings and furniture.
  • flammable materials such as cotton, urethane foams, polyesters
  • these textiles for comfort during use, important is flame retardation covering over a long period of time for preventing flaming to the flammable materials.
  • the flame retardant material must not impair comforts or sensuousness of furniture, such as beddings or chairs, and of mattresses, and sofas.
  • polyesters cannot exhibit functions as a carbonizable component, they induce melting and perforation by power burner combustion.
  • Use of inexpensive polyester materials induces flaming to cottons and urethane foams used for the above-mentioned beddings, furniture, etc., and disables maintenance of structure of the materials, resulting in completely inadequate performance.
  • cloths from organic heat-resistant fibers are excellent in flame resistance, they are extremely expensive, and have further problems of workability in filament opening poor moisture absorptivity or touch, and difficulty in highly designed colored patterns resulting from poor dyestuff affinity.
  • organic heat-resistant fibers are generally colored resulting in inadequate whiteness of fabrics. Further organic heat-resistant fibers have problems in coloring during dyeing process. Therefore the composite has problems in sensuousness.
  • the present invention aims at solving problems that have been difficult to be solved by conventional flame resistant materials. That is, the present invention aims at obtaining a flame resistant synthetic fiber with satisfactory workability, touch, and feeling, and furthermore satisfactory sensuousness, being suitably used for upholstered furniture products, a flame resistant fiber composite, and nonwoven fabric comprising the flame resistant fiber composite, and furthermore upholstered furniture products using the composite.
  • the present inventors found out that simultaneous inclusion of zinc compounds selected from zinc, zinc oxide, and zinc carbonate, antimony compounds, and other inorganic compounds as specified in claim 1, in a flame resistant synthetic fiber having a content of halogen of not less than 17% by weight might enable acquisition of advanced flame resistance.
  • a flame resistant synthetic fiber for providing textiles, usable for furniture, bedding, etc., having flame resistance with prolonged durability to flame, and self-extinguishing property without impairing sensuousness might be obtained at low costs.
  • problems of workability in use in independent use of a heat-resistant fiber, and of price might be improved, leading to completion of the present invention.
  • the present invention is a flame resistant fiber composite consisting of:
  • the polymer containing halogen atom of not less than 17% by weight is preferably a flame resistant synthetic fiber (A) consisting of:
  • the zinc compound contained in the flame resistant synthetic fiber (A) is a compound selected from a group consisting of zinc, zinc oxide, and zinc carbonate.
  • the inorganic compound is a compound selected from a group consisting of natural or synthetic mineral based compounds, such as kaolin, zeolite, montmorillonite, talc, perlite, bentonite, vermiculite, diatomaceous earth, and graphite; aluminum based compounds, such as aluminum hydroxide, aluminum sulfate, and aluminum silicate; magnesium compounds, such as magnesium hydroxide and magnesium oxide; and silicon compounds, such as silicate and glasses.
  • natural or synthetic mineral based compounds such as kaolin, zeolite, montmorillonite, talc, perlite, bentonite, vermiculite, diatomaceous earth, and graphite
  • aluminum based compounds such as aluminum hydroxide, aluminum sulfate, and aluminum silicate
  • magnesium compounds such as magnesium hydroxide and magnesium oxide
  • silicon compounds such as silicate and glasses.
  • the present invention relates to a flame resistant fiber composite using the flame resistant synthetic fiber (A) and a polyester fiber especially a binder fiber having a low melting point 0 to 40 parts by weight, as the natural fiber and/or the chemical fiber (B).
  • the present invention further relates to a nonwoven fabric comprising the flame resistant fiber composites, and especially to a nonwoven fabric for flame shielding barriers, and furthermore to upholstered furniture products using these flame resistant fiber composites, nonwoven fabrics, and nonwoven fabric for flame shielding barriers.
  • a fiber (A) as used herein for a flame resistant fiber composite means the above described flame resistant synthetic fiber.
  • the flame resistant synthetic fiber composite of the present invention and interior designed textile product thereof have outstanding sensuousness, such as touch, feeling, and visual appreciation, and also workability, and it enables demonstration of advanced flame resistance by maintaining a fiber form thereof against touch to a flame for a long period of time.
  • a preferable minimum amount of halogen content in the polymer containing halogen atom of not less than 17% of the present invention is 20%, and more preferably it is 26%.
  • a preferable maximum amount is 86%, more preferably it is 73%, and still more preferably 48%.
  • a halogen content of vinylidene bromide homopolymers has a value of 86%, this value makes a maximum value of halogen content. In order to obtain halogen content not less than this value, it is necessary to further increase halogen atoms in a monomer, therefore becoming technically less realistic.
  • the polymer containing halogen atom of not less than 17% includes, but not limited to, for example, polymers of a monomer containing halogen atom, copolymers of the monomer containing halogen atom and monomers without halogen atom, mixtures of a polymer containing halogen atom, and a polymer without halogen atom, and halogen atom containing polymers having halogen atom introduced during or after polymerization of monomers without halogen atom or polymer etc.
  • polymers containing halogen atom of not less than 17% by weight include, but not limited to, for example, homopolymers of halogen containing vinyl based or vinylidene based monomers or copolymers obtained from two or more kinds the monomers such as vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, vinyl bromide, vinylidene bromide, vinyl fluoride, and vinylidene fluoride; copolymers of halogen containing vinyl based or vinylidene based monomers, and acrylonitrile, such as acrylonitrile-vinyl chloride, acrylonitrile- vinylidene chloride, acrylonitrile-vinyl bromide, acrylonitrile-vinyl fluoride, acrylonitrile-vinyl chloride-vinylidene chloride, acrylonitrile-vinyl chloride-vinyl bromide, acrylonitrile-vinylidene chloride-vinyl bromide and acrylonitrile-
  • the vinyl monomers copolymerizable with the monomers include acrylic acid, esters thereof, methacrylic acid, esters thereof, acrylamide, methacryl amide, vinyl acetate, vinyl sulfonic acid, salts thereof, methallyl sulfonic acid, salts thereof, styrene sulfonic acid, salts thereof, 2-acrylamide-2-methylpropanesulfcnic acid, salts thereof etc., and they may be used independently or two or more kinds may be used in combination. When at least one kind of them is a sulfonic group containing vinyl monomer, dyestuff affinity preferably will improve.
  • the vinyl monomers copolymerizable with the monomers include acrylic acid, esters thereof, methacrylic acid, esters thereof, acrylamide, methacryl amide, vinyl acetate, vinyl sulfonic acid, salts thereof, methallyl sulfonic acid, salts thereof, styrene sulfonic acid, salts thereof, 2-acrylamide-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid, salts thereof etc., and they may be used independently or two or more kinds may be used in combination. When at least one kind is a sulfonic group containing vinyl monomer among them, dyestuff affinity preferably will improve.
  • copolymer including the halogen containing vinyl based monomer and/or halogen containing vinylidene monomer and a unit from acrylonitrile examples include, for example, a copolymer consisting of vinyl chloride 50 parts, acrylonitrile 49 parts, and sodium styrene sulfonate 1 part; a copolymer consisting of vinylidene chloride 47 parts, acrylonitrile 51.5 parts, and sodium styrene sulfonate 1.5 parts; and a copolymer consisting of vinylidene chloride 41 parts, acrylonitrile 56 parts, and 3 part of sodium 2-acrylamide-2-methylsulfonate etc. These copolymers can be obtained by conventionally known polymerization methods.
  • Zinc compounds used for the present invention are selected from zinc, zinc oxide, and zinc carbonate. They may be used independently and combination of them may also be used.
  • An amount to be used is 3 to 50 parts by weight to the polymer containing halogen atom of not less than 17% 100 parts by weight, preferably it is 4 to 40 parts by weight, and more preferably 5 to 30 parts by weight.
  • An amount of less than 3 parts by weight to be used tends to reduce effect (carbonizing effect) of carbonizing the polymer containing halogen atom of not less than 17% at the time of combustion, and cannot provide necessary carbonizing effect for providing requested advanced flame resistance.
  • An amount used exceeding 50 parts by weight may provide sufficient carbonizing effect and form maintenance effect, but undesirably generates yarn breakage etc.
  • an average particle diameter of the zinc compounds is preferably not more than 3 micrometers.
  • the zinc compound component may further have chemical modification onto particle surface thereof for improvement in blocking property.
  • antimony compounds include inorganic antimony compounds as follows, but not limited to, antimony oxide compounds, such as antimony trioxide, antimony tetroxide, and antimony pentoxide; antimonic acid and salts thereof; antimony oxychloride etc. They may be used independently and combination of them may also be used An amount to be used is 0 to 30 parts by weight to the polymer containing halogen atom of not less than 17% 100 parts by weight, preferably it is 0 to 25 parts by weight, and more preferably 0 to 20 parts by weight. An amount to be used exceeding 30 parts by weight saturates the effect, and undesirably causes increase in costs.
  • antimony oxide compounds such as antimony trioxide, antimony tetroxide, and antimony pentoxide
  • antimonic acid and salts thereof antimony oxychloride etc.
  • antimony oxychloride etc. They may be used independently and combination of them may also be used
  • An amount to be used is 0 to 30 parts by weight to the
  • Examples of the inorganic compounds are selected from natural or synthetic mineral product based compounds, such as kaolin, zeolite, montmorillonite, talc, perlite, bentonite, vermiculite, diatomaceous earth, and graphite; aluminum based compounds, such as aluminum hydroxide, aluminum sulfate, and aluminum silicate; magnesium compounds, such as magnesium hydroxide and magnesium oxide; and silicon compounds, such as silicates and glasses etc. They may be used independently and combination of them may also be used.
  • An amount is 3 to 30 parts by weight to polymers containing halogen atom of not less than 17 100 parts by weight, it is preferably 5 to 25 parts by weight, and more preferably 7 to 20 parts by weight.
  • An amount of less than 3 parts by weight gives only a small amount of residual carbide at the time of combustion, and thereby fails to demonstrate sufficient form maintenance effect.
  • An amount exceeding 30 parts by weight saturates desired effect, gives factor of increase in costs, and disadvantageously causes trouble occurrence, such as nozzle clogging on manufacturing process of the fiber.
  • a total amount of the previously described zinc compounds, antimony compounds, and other inorganic compounds is not less than 15 parts by weight and not more than 110 parts by weight to the polymer containing halogen atom of not less than 17% 100 parts by weight, preferably it is not less than 17 parts by weight and is not more than 70 parts by weight, and more preferably not less than 20 parts by weight and not more than 50 parts by weight. It is disadvantageously difficult for an amount of the additives of less than 15 parts by weight to give previously described advanced flame resisting effect.
  • a flame resistant synthetic fiber of the present invention may include other additives, such as antistatic agents, agents for prevention of coloring by heat, light resistance improvers, whiteness improvers, matting inhibitors, colorants, and flame resistant agents, if necessary.
  • a flame resistant synthetic fiber of the present invention may be manufactured using polymers containing halogen atom of not less than 17% by weight, using publicly known manufacturing methods, such as a wet spinning method, a dry spinning method, and a half-dry half-wet method.
  • a wet spinning method after dissolving the polymer in solvents, such as N,N-dimethylformamide, N,N-dimethylacetamide, acetone, and rhodan salt aqueous solution, an obtained solution is extruded and coagulated in a coagulation bath through nozzles, subsequently, obtained fibers are washed, dried, stretched and heat-treated, and then the fibers will be crimped and cut if necessary, obtaining a desired product.
  • solvents such as N,N-dimethylformamide, N,N-dimethylacetamide, acetone, and rhodan salt aqueous solution
  • solvents such as N,N-dimethylformamide, N,N-di
  • a form of the flame resistant synthetic fiber of the present invention may be of staple fiber or may be of filament, and may be appropriately selected based on application for use.
  • a similar form as of a partner fiber is preferable in processing by means of compounding with other natural fibers and chemical fibers.
  • a staple fiber having approximately 1.7 to 12 dtex and approximately a cut length of 38 to 128 mm is preferable.
  • a flame resistant synthetic fiber of the present invention to exhibit excellent flame resistance is considered as follows.
  • a fiber (A) as specified in claim 1 containing a zinc compound 3 to 50 parts by weight, an antimony compound 0 to 30 parts by weight, and an other inorganic compound 3 to 30 parts by weight to a polymer containing halogen atom of not less than 17% 100 part by weight is made to burn by other sources of flame, halogen atoms in a polymer decomposed by combustion of the polymer first easily react with a zinc compound and an antimony compound contained in a fiber (A) to form zinc chloride and antimony chloride compounds, and, when an antimony compound is not included, to form hydrogen chloride.
  • the zinc chloride works as a catalyst of chain cross-link reaction in the polymer, chains in the polymer are mutually cross-linked during combustion, resulting in formation of solid carbides (carbonizing effect).
  • the antimony chloride compound or hydrogen chloride is a low boiling compound and a gas thereof is incombustible, oxygen of a combustion area is blocked out, and thereby combustion is suppressed, resulting in demonstration of fire extinguishing action (self-extinguishing effect).
  • the other inorganic compound is not completely reduced to ashes at the time of combustion, the inorganic compound remains within the carbides, when above described solid carbide is formed, thereby increasing strength of the carbides (form maintenance effect).
  • the fiber (A) may have combination of the carbonizing effect, the self-extinguishing effect, and the form maintenance effect, and may maintain a form in a state of carbides, without fiber form collapse even after combustion. Moreover, since the fiber (A) has the self-extinguishing effect, a flame is blocked out and spread of a fire may be suppressed, therefore demonstrating excellent flame resistance.
  • Natural fibers and/or chemical fibers (B) used for the present invention are components for giving a flame resistant fabric of the present invention outstanding touch, feeling, sensuousness, product strength, washing resistance, and durability in use, and they are also components for satisfactorily improving workability at time of using a flame resistant nonwoven fabric for beddings or furniture.
  • Examples of the natural fiber include, but not limited to, vegetable fibers, such as cotton and hemp; animal fibers, such as wool, camel hair, goat hair, and silk etc.
  • examples of chemical fiber include, regenerated fibers, such as viscose rayon fibers and cuprammonium rayon fibers; regenerated fiber, such as acetate fibers; and synthetic fibers, such as nylon fibers, polyester fibers, polyester based low melting point binder fibers, and acrylic fibers.
  • These natural fibers and chemical fibers may be independently used with the flame resistant synthetic fiber (A), and two or more kinds may be used in combination with the flame resistant synthetic fiber (A).
  • polyesters of 15 to 25 parts by weight as B in a whole of (A + B) 100 parts by weight may be included, because the polyester fiber generates fused materials at the time of combustion to cover a flame resistant nonwoven fabric and thereby to strengthen a carbonized layer formed of the flame resistant nonwoven fabric, and also the polyester fiber can give flame shielding barrier performance for preventing flaming to cotton materials and urethane foam materials used for beddings or furniture, in prolonged exposure to intense flame; because the polyester fiber easily give bulkiness in processing into a nonwoven fabric; and because the polyester fiber may suppress a problem of damaging fibers due to a weak strength of a halogen containing synthetic fiber in a hopper feeder (carding device).
  • polyester based low melting point binder fibers enables adoption of a simpler thermo-fusible adhesion method in the case of manufacturing of nonwoven fabric.
  • polyester based low melting point binder fiber may also include a low melting point polyester single type fiber, and may include conjugate fibers of parallel connected type or core-in-sheath type consisting of (polyester) / (low melting point polypropylene, low melting point polyethylene, and low melting point polyester).
  • low melting point polyesters have a melting point of almost 110 to 200 degree C
  • low melting point polypropylenes have a melting point of almost 140 to 160 degree C
  • low melting point polyethylene have a melting point of almost 95 to 130 degree C
  • the materials are not especially limited, if they demonstrate fusible adhesion capability at temperatures about 110 to 200 degree C.
  • use of polyester fibers without low melting points allows adoption of simpler needle punch methods in manufacture of the nonwoven fabric.
  • a flame resistant fabric 100 parts by weight of the present invention may be manufactured from a flame resistant synthetic fiber (A) not less than 10 parts by weight, and a natural fiber and/or a chemical fiber (B) not more than 90 parts by weight. Blending ratios of the material fibers here are determined according to quality, such as flame resistance needed for final products manufactured from a flame resistant nonwoven fabric obtained, and moreover absorptivity, touch, moisture absorptivity, feeling, sensuousness, product strength, washing resistance, and durability in use.
  • the synthetic fiber (A) 95 to 10 parts by weight, and preferably 60 to 20 parts by weight, the natural fiber and/or chemical fiber (B) 5 to 90 parts by weight, preferably 80 to 40 parts by weight are used to be compounded so that this total amount may give 100 parts by weight.
  • the thermo-fusible adhesion method in the case of the nonwoven fabric manufacturing process, inclusion of the polyester based low melting point binder fiber of at least 10 parts by weight is preferable as the natural fiber and/or chemical fiber (B).
  • An amount of less than 10 parts by weight of the flame resistant synthetic fiber (A) fails to realize enough formation of carbonized layer for preventing flaming to cotton and urethane foams used for beddings or furniture on the occasion of prolonged exposure to intense flame, and may only demonstrate poor self-extinguishing property, making it difficult to realize requested advanced flame resistance.
  • the previously described fibers (A) and (B) are compounded, and the flame resistant fiber composite has a form of: fabrics, such as woven or knitted fabrics and nonwoven fabrics; collection of fibers, such as slivers and webs; fibrous materials, such as spun yarns, multiple wound yarns, twisted yarns; and corded materials, such as knitted strings and plaited cords.
  • the above-described "compound” as used herein means that the fibers (A) and (B) are mixed by various methods to obtain a fabric including the fibers (A) and (B) at a predetermined ratio, and also that each fibers and yarns are combined in stages of blending, spinning, twisting, weaving and knitting.
  • a flame resistant fiber composite of the present invention may suitably be used as a nonwoven fabric for flame shielding barriers.
  • Flame shielding barrier as used herein means that when a flame resistant nonwoven fabric is exposed to flame, it shields against the flame by carbonizing itself, while maintaining a form of the fiber in an inflammable nonwoven fabric, to prevent the flame moving to an opposite side of the woven fabric.
  • interposition of the flame resistant nonwoven fabric of the present invention between a fabric disposed outside of mattress and upholstered furniture etc., and urethane foam or packing as an internal structure etc. can prevent catching of a flame to internal structure in case of contacting flame, thereby giving least damage.
  • nonwoven fabric preparation methods such as a general thermofusible adhesion method, a chemical bonding method, a water jet method, a needle punch method, and a stitch bonding method, may be used.
  • a general thermofusible adhesion method such as a general thermofusible adhesion method, a chemical bonding method, a water jet method, a needle punch method, and a stitch bonding method.
  • filament opening and webbing After blending a plurality of kinds of fibers, filament opening and webbing are performed with a carding device, and then this obtained web is treated by a nonwoven fabric manufacturing installation to produce the nonwoven fabric.
  • Manufacturing by a needle punching system is preferable from a viewpoint of simplicity of apparatus, and manufacturing by a thermofusible adhesion system is preferable when low melting point polyester based binder fiber.
  • the flame resistant fiber composite of the present invention may include antistatic agents, agents for prevention of coloring by heat, light resistance improvers, whiteness improvers, matting inhibitors, etc., and moreover coloring and dyeing by means of dyestuffs, pigments, etc. may be given without any trouble.
  • flame resistant fiber composite of the present invention has desired flame resistance, and demonstrates characteristics excellent in touch, feeling, moisture absorptivity, sensuousness, etc.
  • Upholstered furniture of the present invention are beddings, such as bed mattress, chairs, sofas, and seats for vehicles etc. covered by the previously described flame resistant fiber composite.
  • bed mattress for example, a pocket coil mattress, a box coil mattress using metal coils inside, or mattresses using insulators, such as styrene and urethane resins of a foamed state inside may be mentioned. Since demonstration of flame retardation by means of the flame resistant composite used for the present invention enables prevention of spread of a fire to a structure inside the mattress, mattresses having excellent flame resistance and simultaneously outstanding touch, or feeling may be obtained in any structures.
  • chairs there may be mentioned chairs used indoors, such as stools, bench, side chairs, armchairs, lounge chair sofas, seat unit (sectional chairs, separated chairs), locking chairs, folding chairs, stacking chairs, swivel chairs, or seats used outdoors for seating for vehicles etc., such as, automobile seat, seat for vessels, seat for airplanes, seat for trains etc. Also in these chairs, upholstered products having functions to prevent internal spread of a fire, and simultaneously having visual appearance and feeling needed for usual furniture may be obtained.
  • mattresses and chairs using low repulsion urethane foams represented by Tempur material (manufactured by Tempur World, Inc.) and having pressure dispersion function is extremely flammable as compared to mattresses and chairs using foamed material of usual styrene and urethane resins.
  • demonstration of flame retardation by means of the flame resistant fiber composite used for the present invention can prevent spread of a fire to the low repulsion urethane foam as an internal structure of the mattresses or chairs.
  • Examples of usage of the flame resistant fiber composite of the present invention to upholstered furniture products include use in a form of textile fabrics or knittings on a surface cloth, and interposition in a form of textile fabrics, or knittings and nonwoven fabrics between a surface cloth and internal structure, for example, urethane foams and packing.
  • a conventional cloth may only be replaced with a cloth comprising the flame resistant fiber composite of the present invention.
  • a nonwoven fabric comprising the flame resistant fiber composite of the present invention covers the whole internal structure, or at least in a portion contacting a surface cloth a nonwoven fabric comprising the flame resistant fiber composite of the present invention is certainly disposed on an outside surface of the internal structure, and subsequently a surface cloth is disposed outside thereon.
  • upholstered furniture products having highly excellent flame resistance as outstanding characteristics of the flame resistant fiber composite of the present invention, and having characteristics excellent also in touch, feeling, moisture absorptivity, sensuousness, etc.
  • a fiber prepared according to the following Manufacturing Examples 2 g was sampled, and the fiber was equally divided into 8 samples to obtain 8 twisted fiber bundles with a length of approximately 6 cm.
  • the samples were vertically fixed to a holder of an oxygen index measuring instrument made by SUGA TEST INSTRUMENT Co., LTD. (ON-1 type). Lowest oxygen concentration necessary for the 5 cm of samples to continue burning was measured to obtain an LOI value. Larger LOI value means that it is difficult for the sample to burn with higher flame resistance.
  • Fibers prepared according to following Manufacturing Examples were opened with a roller carding device, and subsequently, nonwoven fabrics having weight of 300 g/m 2 and measuring 20 cm x 20 cm were prepared by a needle punch method.
  • a perlite board with sides of 200 mm by 200 mm, and a thickness of 10 mm having a hole with a diameter of 15cm in a center thereof was prepared.
  • a nonwoven fabric for flame resistance evaluation examination was disposed on the board, and four sides of the nonwoven fabric were fixed with clips so that the nonwoven fabric for flame resistance evaluation examination might not shrink at the time of heating.
  • the sample was set so that a center of the sample might meet a center of a burner and that a surface of the nonwoven fabric for flame resistance evaluation examination might show upwards, in a position separated from the burner face by 40 mm to a gas stove (made by Paloma LTD, PA-10H-2).
  • a gas stove made by Paloma LTD, PA-10H-2
  • propane having a purity of not less than 99% was used, and a contact period to flame was set as 180 seconds, and a height of the flame as 25 mm.
  • Evaluation B was a case where a carbonized layer of the nonwoven fabric for flame resistance evaluation examination had no perforated holes and no cracks, and a case where it had both of holes and cracks was evaluated as C. Evaluation B was determined as passed.
  • a fiber prepared according to the following Manufacturing Examples 2 g was sampled, the fiber was equally divided into 8 samples to obtain 8 twisted fiber bundles with a length of approximately 6 cm.
  • a mending tape (Sumitomo 3M Limited, Scotch mending tape) was attached twice around an end of the twisted fiber bundle so that a width of 13 mm might be given, and subsequently, while maintained horizontally, an end of the twisted fiber bundle was contacted with a flame for 2 seconds. The sample was kept standing to maintain the state, and a period (fire extinguishing period) until the fire was extinguished was measured.
  • a shorter fire extinguishing period means a higher flame resistance that is a higher self-extinguishing effect.
  • thermo-gravimetry made by Seiko Instruments, TG/DTA220, gas used: air, amount of gas flow: 200 ml/min, heating rate: 3 degrees C/min).
  • An initial weight was set as 100% and a weight of a residual matter (carbide) at 500 degrees C was represented with a ratio.
  • a larger number preferably represents a larger amount of residual matter (carbide).
  • This spinning solution was extruded into a 50% dimethylformamide aqueous solution using a nozzle having 0.10 mm of a nozzle hole diameter and a number of holes of 1000 holes, and the fiber obtained was dried at 120 degrees C after washing. Subsequently, after stretching by 3 times, the fiber was heat-treated for 5 minutes at 150 degrees C, and furthermore the fiber was cut to obtain a halogen containing fiber. Obtained fiber was a staple fiber having a size of a fiber of 5.6 dtex, and a 51 mm cut length.
  • a copolymer consisting of acrylonitrile 49%, vinyl chloride 50.5%, and p-sodium styrene sulfonate 0.5% was dissolved in dimethylformamide to obtain a resin solution having a resin concentration of 30%.
  • zinc oxide three kinds of zinc oxides manufactured by Sakai Chemical Ind. Co. Ltd.
  • antimony trioxide as an antimony compound
  • kaolin kaolin ASP 170 manufactured by Engelhard Corporation
  • the spinning solutions were extruded into a 50% dimethylformamide aqueous solution using a nozzle having 0.10 mm of a nozzle hole diameter and a number of holes of 1000 holes, the fibers obtained were dried at 120 degrees C after washing. Subsequently, after stretching by 3 times, the fibers were heat-treated for 5 minutes at 130 degrees C, and furthermore the fiber was cut to obtain halogen containing fibers. Obtained fibers were staple fibers having a size of a fiber of 5.6 dtex, and a 51 mm cut length.
  • halogen containing fibers including zinc oxide as a zinc compound, antimony trioxide as an antimony compound, and kaolin as an inorganic compound in amounts in Table 1 were produced.
  • Example 4 also had advanced flame resistance, and Example 3 included equivalent amount of zinc oxide and of kaolin as in Example 4 and, Example 3 included antimony trioxide, and therefore had a shorter twisted fiber bundle fire extinguishing period, exhibiting more advanced flame resistance.
  • Comparative Example 1 had an equivalent amount of antimony trioxide and a total amount of additives as in Example 1, it did not include kaolin, and therefore Comparative Example 1 failed to form satisfactory carbonized layer but makes nonwoven fabric cause perforation, and furthermore demonstrated a low LOI value and low residual ratio at the time of heating, and gave comprehensive judgment of failure.
  • Comparative Example 2 had an equivalent amount of antimony trioxide and a total amount of additives as in Example 1, it did not include zinc oxide, and therefore Comparative Example 2 failed to form satisfactory carbonized layer but made nonwoven fabric cause perforation, and furthermore demonstrated a low LOI value and gave comprehensive judgment of failure.
  • Comparative Example 3 had a small total amount of zinc oxide and kaolin, made nonwoven fabric cause perforation, without forming satisfactory carbonized layer, Comparative Example 3 was not judged to have advanced flame resistance, but comprehensive judgment gave failure.
  • Table 1 shows flame resistance evaluation test results of Examples 1 to 4 and Comparative Examples 1 to 3.
  • Table 1 Amount of additives (parts by weight) Flame resistance evaluation result Residual ratio at the time of heating (%) Comprehensive evaluation Zinc oxide Antimony trioxide Kaolin Additives total amount LOI value Nonwoven fabric Twisted fiber bundle fire extinguishing period(sec) Ex.
  • halogen containing fibers comprising zinc oxide as zinc compound, antimony trioxide as antimony compound, and aluminum hydroxide as other inorganic compound as shown in Table 2.
  • LOI values, flame resistance evaluation in nonwoven fabric, and residual ratio measurement at the time of combustion by means of thermogravimetric measurement were measured for the obtained fibers. Table 2 shows results.
  • Examples 5 to 9 gave satisfactory combustion test results. They gave high LOI values, in nonwoven fabric examination, they sufficiently formed satisfactory carbonized layer and generated neither perforations nor cracks after heating by means of gas stove. Furthermore, they demonstrated high residual ratios at the time of heating and therefore they were judged to have advanced flame resistance, giving satisfactory comprehensive judgment.
  • Example 8 also had advanced flame resistance, and since Example 7 had equivalent amount of zinc oxide and aluminum hydroxide as in Example 8, and included antimony trioxide, it showed a shorter twisted fiber bundle fire extinguishing period, and had more advanced flame resistance.
  • Comparative Example 4 had an equivalent amount of antimony trioxide, and total amount of additives as in Example 5, but did not have zinc oxide, and it made a nonwoven fabric cause perforation, without formation of satisfactory carbonized layer. Comparative Example 4 had low residual ratio at the time of combustion. It gave comprehensive judgment of failure.
  • Comparative Example 5 Since Comparative Example 5 had a small amount of total of zinc oxide and aluminum hydroxide, it made nonwoven fabric to cause perforation, without forming satisfactory carbonized layer. It was not judged to have advanced flame resistance, giving comprehensive judgment of failure.
  • Table 2 shows flame resistance evaluation test results of Examples 5 to 9 and Comparative Examples 4 and 5. Table 2 Amount of additives (parts by weight) Flame resistance evaluation result Residual ratio at the time of heating (%) Comprehensive evaluation Zinc oxide Antimony trioxide Alumi num hydroxide Additives total amount LOI value Nonwoven fabric Twisted fiber bundle fire extinguishing period(sec) Ex.
  • halogen containing fibers comprising zinc oxide as zinc compound, antimony trioxide as antimony compound, and kaolin as other inorganic compound as shown in Table 3.
  • LOI values, flame resistance evaluation in nonwoven fabric, and residual ratio measurement at the time of combustion by means of thermogravimetric measurement were measured for the obtained fibers. Table 3 shows results.
  • Examples 10 and 11 gave satisfactory combustion test results. They gave high LOI values, in nonwoven fabric examination, they formed satisfactory carbonized layer and generated neither perforations nor cracks after heating by means of gas stove. Furthermore, they demonstrated high residual ratios at the time of heating and therefore they were judged to have advanced flame resistance, giving satisfactory comprehensive judgment.
  • Comparative Example 6 had an equivalent amount of antimony trioxide and kaolin as in Examples 10 and 11, it did not have zinc oxide, and therefore, it formed perforation in a nonwoven fabric without forming satisfactory carbonized layer. And furthermore, since it had a low residual ratio at the time of heating, it gave comprehensive judgment of failure.
  • Table 3 shows flame resistance evaluation test results of Examples 10 and 11 and Comparative Example 6. Table 3 Amount of additives (parts by weight) Flame resistance evaluation result Residual ratio at the time of heating (%) Comprehensive evaluation Zinc oxide Antimony trioxide Kaolin Additives total amount LOI value Nonwoven fabric Twisted fiber bundle fire extinguishing period(sec) Ex. 10 10 10 20 45 39 B 18 67 Passed 11 5 10 20 35 40 B 19 63 Passed Com. Ex. 6 0 10 20 30 41 C 18 50 Failed
  • halogen containing fibers comprising zinc oxide as zinc compound, antimony trioxide as antimony compound, and aluminum hydroxide as other inorganic compound as shown in Table 4.
  • LOI values, flame resistance evaluation in nonwoven fabric, and residual ratio measurement at the time of combustion by means of thermogravimetric measurement were measured for the obtained fibers. Table 4 shows results.
  • Examples 12 and 13 gave satisfactory combustion test results. They gave high LOI values, in nonwoven fabric examination, they formed satisfactory carbonized layer and generate neither perforations nor cracks after heating by means of gas stove. Furthermore, they demonstrated high residual ratios at the time of heating and therefore they were judged to have advanced flame resistance, giving satisfactory comprehensive judgment.
  • Comparative Example 7 had an equivalent amount of antimony trioxide and aluminum hydroxide as in Examples 12 and 13, it did not have zinc oxide, and therefore it formed perforation in a nonwoven fabric without forming satisfactory carbonized layer. And furthermore, since it had a low residual ratio at the time of heating, it gave comprehensive judgment of failure.
  • Table 4 shows flame resistance evaluation test results of Examples 12 and 13 and Comparative Example 7.
  • Table 4 Amount of additives (parts by weight) Flame resistance evaluation result Residual ratio at the time of heating (%) Comprehensive evaluation Zinc oxide Antimony trioxide Aluminum hydroxide Additives total amount LOI value Nonwoven fabric Twisted fiber bundle fire extinguishing period(sec) Ex. 12 15 10 20 45 45 B 10 70 Passed 13 5 10 20 35 47 B 9 66 Passed Com. Ex. 7 0 10 20 30 48 C 11 52 Failed
  • These evaluation methods are simple evaluation methods for a case wherein firing of flame to the internal structure in the case where fire is prevented by inserting a flame resistant nonwoven fabric of the present invention between a surface fabrics for upholstered furniture, such as bed mattresses, chairs, or sofas, and an internal structure such as urethane foam or packing etc.
  • a fiber mixed at a predetermined ratio was opened with a carding device, subsequently, using a needle punch method obtained was a nonwoven fabric with a weight of 200 g/m 2 , and a width of 20 cm and a length of 20 cm for flame resistance evaluation examination.
  • a perlite board with sides of 200 mm by 200 mm, and a thickness of 10 mm having a hole with a diameter of 15 cm in a center thereof was prepared.
  • a nonwoven fabric for flame resistance evaluation examination was disposed on the board, and four sides of the nonwoven fabric were fixed with clips so that the nonwoven fabric for flame resistance evaluation examination might not shrink at the time of heating.
  • the sample nonwoven fabric was set so that a center of the sample might meet a center of a burner and that a surface of the nonwoven fabric for flame resistance evaluation examination might show upwards, in a position separated from the burner face by 40 mm to a gas stove (made by Paloma LTD, PA-10H-2).
  • a gas stove made by Paloma LTD, PA-10H-2
  • propane having a purity of not less than 99% was used, and a contact period to flame was set as 180 seconds, and a height of the flame as 25 mm.
  • a fiber mixed at a predetermined ratio was opened with a carding device, and subsequently, using a needle punch method obtained was a nonwoven fabric with a weight of 200 g/m 2 , and a width of 30 cm and a length of 45 cm.
  • Beneath the nonwoven fabric a urethane foam (length of 45 cm, width of 30 cm and thickness of 53 mm) was disposed in layers, a polyester nonwoven fabric (weight 300 g/m 2 ) having a same size, and furthermore a fabric made of polyester (unit weight 120 g/m 2 ) were disposed on the nonwoven fabric in layers. These four layers were fixed with stapler so that they might not shift, to give a sample for flame resistance evaluation examination.
  • A was a case where card processability at the time of carding of nonwoven fabric (easiness of processing) was satisfactory, B a case where card processing was possible, and C a case where card processing was difficult due to occurrence of waste fibers.
  • a and B were evaluated as passed.
  • a resin weight of the obtained resin solution added were zinc oxide (three kinds of zinc oxides manufactured by Sakai Chemical Ind., Co., Ltd.) as zinc compounds; antimony trioxide as an antimony compound; and kaolin (kaolin ASP170 manufactured by Engelhard Corporation) as an other inorganic compound or aluminum hydroxide, as shown in Tables 1, 2, 5, and 6 to obtain spinning solutions.
  • This spinning solutions were extruded into a 50% dimethylformamide aqueous solution using a nozzle having 0.10 mm of a nozzle hole diameter and a number of holes of 1000 holes to be coagulated, and the fibers obtained were dried at 120 degrees C after washing. Subsequently, after stretching by 3 times, the fibers were heat-treated for 5 minutes at 150 degrees C, and furthermore the fibers were cut to obtain a halogen containing fibers. Obtained fibers were staple fibers having a size of a fiber of 5. 6 dtex, and a 51 mm cut length.
  • a copolymer consisting of acrylonitrile 49%, vinyl chloride 50.5%, and p-sodium styrene sulfonate 0.5% (Halogen atom ratio: 34%) was dissolved in dimethylformamide to obtain a resin solution having a resin concentration of 30%.
  • To a resin weight of the obtained resin solution added were zinc oxide (three kinds of zinc oxides manufactured by Sakai Chemical Ind., Co., Ltd.) as zinc compounds; antimony trioxide as an antimony compound; and kaolin (kaolin ASP] 70 manufactured by Engelhard Corporation) as an other inorganic compound or aluminum hydroxide, as shown in Tables 3 and 4 to obtain spinning solutions.
  • the spinning solutions were extruded into a 50% dimethylformamide aqueous solution using a nozzle having 0.10 mm of a nozzle hole diameter and a number of holes of 1000 holes, and the fibers obtained were dried at 120 degrees C after washing. Subsequently, after stretching by 3 times, the fibers were heat-treated for 5 minutes at 130 degrees C, and furthermore the fibers were cut to obtain halogen containing fibers. Obtained fibers were staple fibers having a size of a fiber of 5.6 dtex, and a 51 mm cut length.
  • halogen containing fibers including zinc oxide as a zinc compound, antimony trioxide as an antimony compound, and kaolin as an inorganic compound in amounts in Table 5 were produced. Then nonwoven fabrics consisting of predetermined ratios of the obtained halogen containing fibers, a polyester fiber (6. 6 dtex, 51 mm of cut length), and a rayon fiber (1.5 dtex, 38 mm of cut length) were prepared for flame resistance evaluation test 1. Table 5 shows results.
  • Comparative Examples 8 to 9 had an equivalent amount of flame resistant agent as in Example 14, but since Comparative Example 8 did not include kaolin as an other inorganic compound, and Comparative Example 9 did not include zinc oxide as zinc compound, they could not form satisfactory carbonized film but gave occurrence of perforations therein.
  • Comparative Example 11 included a small quantity of halogen containing fiber, and failed to form satisfactory carbonized film.
  • Comparative Example 11 demonstrated satisfactory flame resistance based on 100% of content of the halogen containing fiber, but since it did not include any natural fibers and/or chemical fibers, it gave a problem in processability at the time of nonwoven fabric preparation.
  • Table 5 shows flame resistance evaluation test results of Examples 14 to 19 and Comparative Examples 8 to 11.
  • Table 5 Amount of addition in halogen containing fiber (parts by weight) Ratio of fibers constituting nonwoven fabric (parts by weight) Flame resistance evaluation result Processability evaluation Comprehensive evaluation Zinc oxide Antimony trioxide Kaolin Additive total amount Halogen containing fiber Rayon fiber Polyester fiber State of nonwoven fabric Ex.
  • halogen containing fibers comprising zinc oxide as zinc compound, antimony trioxide as antimony compound, and aluminum hydroxide as other inorganic compound as shown in Table 6. Then nonwoven fabrics consisting of predetermined ratios of the obtained halogen containing fibers, a polyester fiber (6. 6 dtex, 51 mm of cut length), and a rayon fiber (1. 5 dtex, 38 mm of cut length), and cotton were prepared for flame resistance evaluation test 2. Table 6 shows evaluation results.
  • Examples 20 to 27 gave satisfactory combustion test results.
  • the nonwoven fabrics for flame resistance evaluation examination did not give occurrence of any cracks or perforations, but formed satisfactory carbonized films.
  • Comparative Examples 12 to 14 included equivalent amounts of flame resistant agents as in Example 14, Comparative Example 12 could not form satisfactory carbonized films, and gave perforations in the nonwoven fabrics due to absence of zinc oxide as zinc compound therein.
  • Comparative Example 13 had a small amount of content of the halogen containing fiber, and could not form satisfactory carbonized film.
  • Comparative Example 14 demonstrated satisfactory flame resistance based on 100% of content of the halogen containing fiber, but since it did not include any natural fibers and/or chemical fibers, it gave a problem in processability at the time of nonwoven fabric preparation.
  • Table 6 shows flame resistance evaluation test results of Examples 20 to 27 and Comparative Examples 12 to 14. Table 6 Amount of addition in halogen containing fiber (parts by weight) Ratio of fibers constituting nonwoven fabric (parts by weight) Flame resistance evaluation result Processability evaluati on Comprehensive evaluation Zinc oxyde Antimony trioxide Aluminum hydroxide Additive total amount Halogen containing fiber Rayon fiber Cotton fiber Polyester fiber State of nonwoven fabric Ex.
  • halogen containing fibers including zinc oxide as a zinc compound, antimony trioxide as an antimony compound, and kaolin as an inorganic compound in amounts in Table 7 were produced. Then nonwoven fabrics consisting of predetermined ratios of the obtained halogen containing fibers, a polyester fiber (6. 6 dtex, 51 mm of cut length), and a rayon fiber (1.5 dtex, 38 mm of cut length) were prepared for flame resistance evaluation test 2. Table 7 shows evaluation results.
  • Examples 28 to 30 gave satisfactory combustion test results.
  • the nonwoven fabrics for flame resistance evaluation examination did not give occurrence of any cracks or perforations, but formed satisfactory carbonized films after heating by means of gas stove.
  • Comparative Example 15 included equivalent amounts of antimony compounds, and kaolin as in Examples 28 to 30, but it could not form a satisfactory carbonized film but gave perforations caused in the nonwoven fabric due to the absence of zinc oxide as zinc compound.
  • Table 7 shows flame resistance evaluation test results of
  • halogen containing fibers comprising zinc oxide as zinc compound, antimony trioxide as antimony compound, and aluminum hydroxide as other inorganic compound as shown in Table 8. Then nonwoven fabrics consisting of predetermined ratios of the obtained halogen containing fibers, a polyester fiber (6. 6 dtex, 51 mm of cut length), and a rayon fiber (1.5 dtex, 38 mm of cut length) were prepared for flame resistance evaluation test 2. Table 8 shows results.
  • Examples 31 to 33 gave satisfactory combustion test results, nonwoven fabrics for flame resistance evaluation examination gave occurrence of neither cracks nor perforations after heating by means of a gas stove, but formed satisfactory carbonized film.
  • Comparative Example 16 included equivalent amounts of antimony trioxide and aluminum hydroxide as in Examples 31 to 33, but it could not form a satisfactory carbonized film but gave perforations caused in the nonwoven fabric due to the absence of zinc oxide as zinc compound.
  • Table 8 shows flame resistance evaluation test results of Examples 31 to 33 and Comparative Example 16. Table 8 Amount of addition in halogen containing fiber (parts by weight) Ratio of fibers consituting nonwoven fabric (parts by weight) Flame resistance evaluation result Processability evaluation Comprehensive evaluation Zinc oxide Antimony trioxide Aluminum hyd roxide Additive total amount Halogen containing fiber Rayon fiber Polyester fiber State of nonwoven fabric Ex. 31 15 10 20 45 40 40 20 A A Passed 32 15 10 20 45 20 60 20 A A Passed 33 15 10 20 45 20 40 40 A A Passed Com. Ex. 16 0 10 20 30 40 40 20 C B Failed
  • halogen containing fibers including zinc oxide as a zinc compound, antimony trioxide as an antimony compound, and kaolin as an inorganic compound in amounts in Table 9 were produced. Then nonwoven fabrics consisting of predetermined ratios of the obtained halogen containing fibers, a polyester fiber (6. 6 dtex, 51 mm of cut length), and a rayon fiber (1.5 dtex, 38 mm of cut length) were prepared for flame resistance evaluation test 3. Table 9 shows results.
  • Examples 34 to 36 gave satisfactory combustion test results, and formed satisfactory carbonized films, and flaming to urethane foam was not observed.
  • Comparative Example 17 included an equivalent amount of an antimony compound and kaolin as in Examples 34 to 36, but since it did not include zinc oxide as a zinc compound, it could not form satisfactory carbonized film but gave flaming to urethane foam.
  • Table 9 shows flame resistance evaluation test results of Examples 34 to 36 and Comparative Example 17. Table 9 Amount of addition in halogen containing fiber (parts by weight) Ratio of fibers consituting nonwoven fabric (parts by weight) Flame resistance evaluation result Zinc oxide Antimony trioxide Kaolin Additive total amount Halogen containing fiber Rayon fiber Polyester fiber Ex. 34 15 10 20 45 40 40 20 A 35 5 10 20 35 40 40 20 B 36 10 5 20 35 40 40 20 A Com. Ex. 17 0 10 20 30 40 40 20 C
  • halogen containing fibers including zinc oxide as a zinc compound, antimony trioxide as an antimony compound, and kaolin as an inorganic compound in amounts in Table 9 were produced. Then nonwoven fabrics consisting of predetermined ratios of the obtained halogen containing fibers, a polyester fiber (6. 6 dtex, 51 mm of cut length), and a rayon fiber (1.5 dtex, 38 mm of cut length) were prepared for flame resistance evaluation test 3. Table 10 shows results.
  • Examples 37 to 39 gave satisfactory combustion test results, and formed satisfactory carbonized films, and flaming to urethane foam was not observed.
  • Comparative Example 18 included an equivalent amount of an antimony compound and kaolin as in Examples 37 to 38, but since it did not include zinc oxide as a zinc compound, it could not form satisfactory carbonized film but gave flaming to urethane foam.
  • Table 10 shows flame resistance evaluation test results of Examples 37 to 39 and Comparative Example 18 Table 10 Amount of addition in halogen containing fiber (parts by weight) Ratio of fibers consituting nonwoven fabric (parts by weight) Flame resistance evaluation result Zinc oxide Antimony trioxide Aluminum hydroxide Additive total amount Halogen containing fiber Rayon fiber Polyester fiber Ex. 37 15 10 20 45 40 40 20 A 38 5 10 20 35 40 40 20 A 39 10 5 20 35 40 40 20 B Com. Ex. 18 0 10 20 30 40 40 20 C

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  1. Fibre synthétique résistante à la flamme comprenant :
    100 parties en poids d'un polymère ne contenant pas moins de 17 % en poids d'atomes d'halogène ;
    3 à 50 parties en poids d'un composé de zinc choisi parmi le zinc, l'oxyde de zinc, et le carbonate de zinc ;
    0 à 30 parties en poids d'un composé d'antimoine ; et
    3 à 30 parties en poids d'un autre composé inorganique choisi parmi les composés naturels ou synthétiques à base de minéraux, les composés à base d'aluminium, les composés dé magnésium et les composés de silicium,
    dans laquelle la quantité totale du composé de zinc, du composé d'antimoine et de l'autre composé inorganique n'est pas inférieure à 15 parties en poids.
  2. Fibre synthétique résistante à la flamme selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle le polymère ne contenant pas moins de 17 % en poids d'atomes d'halogène se compose de :
    30 à 70 parties en poids d'acrylonitrile ;
    70 à 30 parties en poids d'un monomère de vinyle halogéné et/ou d'un monomère de vinylidène halogéné ; et
    0 à 10 parties en poids d'un monomère de vinyle copolymérisable avec les monomères.
  3. Fibre synthétique résistante à la flamme selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle :
    le composé naturel ou synthétique à base d'un minéral est choisi parmi le kaolin,
    la zéolithe, la montmorillonite, le talc, la perlite, la bentonite, la vermiculite, la terre à diatomées et le graphite ;
    le composé à base d'aluminium est choisi parmi l'hydroxyde d'aluminium, le sulfate d'aluminium et le silicate d'aluminium ;
    le composé de magnésium est choisi parmi l'hydroxyde de magnésium et l'oxyde de magnésium ; ou
    le composé de silicium est choisi parmi le silicate et les verres.
  4. Fibre synthétique résistante à la flamme selon la revendication 1 comprenant :
    100 parties en poids du polymère ne contenant pas moins de 17 % en poids d'atomes d'halogène ;
    3 à 30 parties en poids du composé de zinc ;
    0 à 30 parties en poids du composé d'antimoine ; et
    3 à 30 parties en poids de kaolin ou d'hydroxyde d'aluminium à titre de l'autre composé inorganique,
    dans laquelle la quantité totale du composé de zinc, du composé d'antimoine et de l'autre composé inorganique est de 20 à 50 parties en poids.
  5. Composite contenant une fibre résistante à la flamme se composant de :
    pas moins de 10 parties en poids d'une fibre (A), et
    pas plus de 90 parties en poids d'une fibre naturelle et/ou d'une fibre chimique (B),
    la fibre (A) comprenant :
    100 parties en poids d'un polymère ne contenant pas moins de 17 % en poids d'atomes d'halogène ;
    3 à 50 parties en poids d'un composé de zinc choisi parmi le zinc, l'oxyde de zinc et le carbonate de zinc ;
    0 à 30 parties en poids d'un composé d'antimoine ; et
    3 à 30 parties en poids d'un autre composé inorganique choisi parmi les composés naturels ou synthétiques à base de minéraux, les composés à base d'aluminium, les composés de magnésium et les composés de silicium, et
    dans laquelle la quantité totale du composé de zinc, du composé d'antimoine et de l'autre composé inorganique n'est pas inférieure à 15 parties en poids.
  6. Composite contenant une fibre résistante à la flamme selon la revendication 5, dans lequel le polymère ne contenant pas moins de 17 % en poids d'atomes d'halogène est un copolymère comprenant :
    30 à 70 % en poids d'acrylonitrile ;
    70 à 30 % en poids d'un monomère de vinyle halogéné et/ou d'un monomère de vinylidène halogéné ; et
    0 à 10 % en poids d'un monomère de vinyle copolymérisable avec ceux-ci.
  7. Composite contenant une fibre résistante à la flamme selon les revendications 5 ou 6, dans lequel : le composé naturel ou synthétique à base d'un minéral est choisi parmi le kaolin, la zéolithe, la montmorillonite, le talc, la perlite, la bentonite, la vermiculite, la terre à diatomées et le graphite ;
    le composé à base d'aluminium est choisi parmi l'hydroxyde d'aluminium, le sulfate d'aluminium et le silicate d'aluminium ;
    le composé de magnésium est choisi parmi l'hydroxyde de magnésium et l'oxyde de magnésium ; ou
    le composé de silicium est choisi parmi le silicate et les verres.
  8. Composite contenant une fibre résistante à la flamme selon la revendication 7, dans lequel la fibre chimique d'au moins un type de fibre dans la fibre naturelle et/ou la fibre chimique (B) est une fibre polyester et la quantité de fibre polyester n'est pas supérieure à 40 parties en poids.
  9. Composite contenant une fibre résistante à la flamme selon la revendication 8, dans lequel la fibre polyester est une fibre liante à bas point de fusion.
  10. Etoffe du type non-tissé comprenant le composite contenant une fibre résistante à la flamme selon l'une quelconque des revendications 5 à 9.
  11. Barrière protégeant de la flamme comprenant l'étoffe du type non-tissé selon la revendication 10.
  12. Produit de meuble matelassée comprenant le composite contenant une fibre résistante à la flamme selon l'une quelconque des revendications 5 à 9.
  13. Produit de meuble matelassée comprenant l'étoffe du type non-tissé selon la revendication 10.
  14. Produit de meuble matelassée comprenant la barrière protégeant de la flamme selon la revendication 11.
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