EP2099879A1

EP2099879A1 - Composition used as a preventive fire protection agent, the application thereof to products, and the production and use of same

Info

Publication number: EP2099879A1
Application number: EP07818973A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Peter Reimann; Günter Dr. rer. nat. ROTH
Original assignee: Union Marketing GmbH
Current assignee: Union Marketing GmbH
Priority date: 2006-11-29
Filing date: 2007-10-13
Publication date: 2009-09-16
Also published as: WO2008064737A1; US20100068400A1; AU2007324975A1; DE102006056661A1; WO2008064737B1

Abstract

The invention relates to the use of a composition as a preventive temporary fire protection agent, said composition containing: between 2.0 wt. % and 23 wt. %, preferably between 2.0 wt. % and 15 wt. %, especially between 3.0 wt. % and 14.5 wt. %, of diammonium hydrogen phosphate; between 1.0 wt. % and 17 wt. %, preferably 1.0 wt. % and 10 wt. %, especially between 1.0 wt. % and 2.5 wt. % of urea; and between 60 wt. % and 97 wt. %, preferably between 75 wt. % and 97 wt. %, especially between 83 wt. % and 96 wt. % of water. The invention also relates to the application of said composition and to the production and use thereof as a preventive protection agent for checking forest fires and steppe fires.

Description

Composition as preventive temporary fire protection, their application to products, their manufacture and use

The present invention relates to a composition as a preventive temporary fire protection, application to products, their preparation and use for the control of bush and steppe fires.

State of the art:

A flame retardant is understood as meaning those inorganic and / or organic substances which, in particular, are intended to make wood and wood-based materials, plastics, textiles flameproof. They achieve this by preventing the ignition of the substances to be protected, obstructing the ignition and making combustion difficult. (Römpp Lexikon Chemie, 10th ed. Stuttgart / New York: Georg Thieme Verlag 1997, keyword flame retardants, page 1352 f.)

It shares flame retardant according to Wikipedia in inorganic flame retardants, which u.a. Ammonium phosphates include halogenated flame retardants, organophosphorus flame retardants, and nitrogen based flame retardants, which include, but are not limited to, also urea counts.

Under the name Antiflame®, a flame retardant based on ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (= monoammonium phosphate) is advertised and marketed on the Internet, which is non-toxic. Cotton fabrics can be rendered flame-retardant by water-insoluble ammonium polyphosphates (GB-A-1069946, GB-A1504507).

DD 287 550 A5 relates to an aqueous refractory preparation containing, in addition to an ammonium phosphate, water, urea, 7 to 24% by weight of a fluoropolymer dispersion and a method of refracting a substrate by impregnation, drying and curing.

EP 449 159 B1 (= JP-A-4214471) relates to a fire-retardant finish of a water-soluble and a water-insoluble ammonium polyphosphate, a surfactant, a thermosetting resin, urea and water and a process for flame retardant finishing of woven and non-woven materials, in particular of cellulose. by impregnation and heat curing.

The publications mentioned above relate to binder-containing, thermosetting preparations for the permanent flameproofing of textiles, but no preventative temporary fire protection.

Description of the invention:

The present invention has for its object to provide a special composition of only two active substances as preventive temporary fire protection, unlike the halogenated flame retardants and the organophosphorus flame retardants are safe in use and in no time and in the simplest way on the protected against fire Product is applied.

This task is solved by a preventive temporary fire protection.

The invention thus relates to the use of a composition as a temporary fire protection containing

^■ 2.0 wt .-% to 23 wt .-%, preferably 2.0 wt .-% to 15 wt .-%, in particular 3.0 wt .-% to 14.5 wt .-%, diammonium hydrogen phosphate (= diammonium phosphate);

^■ 1, 0 wt .-% to 17 wt .-%, preferably 1, 0 wt .-% to 10 wt .-%, in particular 1, 0 wt .-% to 2.5 wt .-%, urea

^■ 60 wt .-% to 97 wt .-%, preferably 75 wt .-% to 97 wt .-%, in particular 83 wt .-% to 96 wt .-% water.

By preventative temporary fire protection is meant the water-soluble composition defined in the claims, which is applied to the surface of the products to be protected against fire before a fire. In absorbent substrates, the active ingredients diffuse into the objects to be protected, with non-absorbent materials they remain on the surface and form a colorless protective film.

The subject of the present invention are therefore no fire-extinguishing agents which are added to the source of the fire only after the fire has formed.

The subject matter of the present invention is also not impregnations, ie the impregnation of porous combustible substances in order to render them permanently flame-resistant. According to a preferred embodiment, the composition used as preventive temporary fire protection, based on 100 parts by weight of the composition, 0 to 1 wt .-% of at least one chelating agent, wherein the chelating agent is selected from polyoxycarboxylic acids, polyamines, EDTA and / or NTA.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the composition contains, based on 100 parts by weight of the composition, 0 to 7 wt .-% of conventional auxiliaries and additives which are selected from wetting agents, binders and thickeners and dyes.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the composition contains, based on 100 parts by weight of the composition, 0 to 1 wt .-% of a water softening agent, in particular an alkali polyphosphate, and / or 0 to 3 wt .-% surfactants, in particular anionic, nonionic or amphoteric surfactants or mixtures thereof, and / or 0 to 3% by weight of binder or thickener, , in particular water-soluble cellulose derivatives or other water-dilutable film-forming agents, depending on the substrate or application to be protected, and / or 0 to 0.2% by weight of water-soluble dyes.

In a preferred embodiment, the products treated with the composition are paper, paperboard, cardboard, decorative articles, deciduous or coniferous trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, parts thereof, arrangements thereof or products thereof.

Examples of such products are decorative materials (garlands, lanterns, paper flowers); Wood-based materials, undergrowth in forests; Shrubs, grasses, hay, straw, dried flowers.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the combustible product is a foliage or coniferous tree, parts thereof or arrangements thereof, a Christmas tree, Advent wreath or arrangement. production:

Another object of the present invention is to provide a manufacturing method for the aforementioned composition.

This is solved by the features of the manufacturing claim.

The invention thus relates to processes for the preparation of the composition of the type described above, wherein initially 2.0 parts by weight to 23 parts by weight of diammonium hydrogen phosphate and 1, 0 part by weight to 17 parts by weight of urea and optionally the aforementioned Auxiliaries and additives contacted, in particular mixed together, optionally ground and then dissolved in 60 parts by weight to 97 parts by weight of water.

Applying the composition:

Moreover, the present invention relates to a method of applying the composition to a specific combustible product.

This object is achieved by the features of the further method claims.

The invention therefore relates to a method for applying the composition of the type described above, wherein the combustible product continuously or discontinuously an aqueous solution of 2.0 wt .-% to 23 wt .-%, preferably 2.0 wt .-% to 15 Wt .-%, in particular 3.0 wt .-% to 14.5 wt .-%, Diammoniumhydrogenphosphat, 1, 0 wt .-% to 17 wt .-%, preferably 1, 0 wt .-% to 10 wt. %, in particular 1, 0 wt .-% to 2.5 wt .-%, urea, 60 wt .-% to 97 wt .-%, preferably 75 wt .-% to 97 wt .-%, in particular 83 wt % to 96% by weight of water is applied to the surface of the combustible product.

In the method according to the invention, the application by spraying, spraying, rolling, dipping, impregnating, or brushing is preferred, followed by drying at ambient temperature. Concentrate:

Another object of the present invention is to provide a concentrate for preventative temporary fire protection which can be converted on site into the corresponding aqueous composition.

The object is achieved by the features of the claim to the concentrate.

The invention thus relates to a concentrate for preventive temporary fire protection

^■ 60 wt .-% to 95 wt .-% diammonium hydrogen phosphate and

^■ 5 wt .-% to 39 wt .-% urea

^■ 0 wt .-% to 1 wt .-% alkali metal polyphosphate.

uses:

The present invention furthermore relates to the use of two active substances in combination with a solvent as a flame-retardant finish for controlling bush and steppe fires.

This object is solved by the features in claim 11.

The invention thus relates to the use of a composition of from 2.0% by weight to 23% by weight, preferably from 2.0% by weight to 15% by weight, in particular from 3.0% by weight to 14.5 % By weight, diammonium hydrogen phosphate; 1, 0 wt .-% to 17 wt .-%, preferably 1, 0 wt .-% to 10 wt .-%, in particular 1, 0 wt .-% to 2.5 wt .-%, urea 60 wt. -% to 97 wt .-%, preferably 75 wt .-% to 97 wt .-%, in particular 83 wt .-% to 96 wt .-% water as a preventive temporary fire protection.

According to a preferred embodiment, the above-mentioned composition is used to make combustible materials such as deciduous or coniferous trees or products thereof, in particular parts of these trees or arrangements therefrom, an Advent wreath or a arrangement, as well as other products of vegetable origin flame retardant equip.

The present invention furthermore relates to the use of the equipment as preventive protection against fire, in particular for the control of bush and steppe fires.

The invention thus relates to the use of a composition of from 2.0% by weight to 23% by weight, preferably from 2.0% by weight to 15% by weight, in particular from 3.0% by weight to 14.5 Wt .-%, diammonium hydrogen phosphate, 1, 0 wt .-% to 17 wt .-%, preferably 1, 0 wt .-% to 10 wt .-%, in particular 1, 0 wt .-% to 2.5 wt. %, Urea 60 wt.% To 97 wt.%, Preferably 75 wt.% To 97 wt.%, In particular 83 wt.% To 96 wt.% Water as preventive temporary fire protection, in particular for containment of bush and steppe fires.

The invention thus relates to the use of the flame retardant equipment of the aforementioned type and / or applied by the aforementioned method as a preventive protection in case of fire, to avoid the spread of flames in combustible organic materials.

embodiments

The present invention is explained in more detail below by means of exemplary embodiments in the form of preparation examples and examples of application, which show that the composition according to the invention can be demonstrably used as preventive temporary fire protection.

Preparation:

A mixture of 18 kg diammonium hydrogen phosphate, 11, 7 kg urea and 0.3 kg sodium polyphosphate are in a ball or hopper mill to homogeneity marry. The resulting fine-grained powdery mixture dissolves quickly and without residue in 100 L of water.

Application Example 1

On a larger free surface with dry shrubs and grasses 100 L were of the 30% solution described above is sprayed by means of a motor-driven Drucksprühgerätes on a circular area of about 150 m ² so that the shrubs and grasses were uniformly wetted within the circular area. After drying the sprayed solution, the area was set in the wind direction to the circular area under the supervision of the fire department on fire. It showed that the shrubs and grasses burned on the open area, while the flame-retardant equipped plants were preserved within the circular area. The remains of the composition of the invention on the unburned plants are harmless to nature, since they are washed off by rain and act as a fertilizer.

Application Example 2:

A solution of 15% by weight of diammonium hydrogenphosphate, 5% by weight of urea, 2% by weight of anionic and nonionic surfactants in 78% by weight of water is sprayed onto fir branches with the aid of a spray bottle. After drying, an attempt is made to ignite the fir branches with a candle. It turns out that the firefighting fir branches that are temporarily protected by fire prevention are considerably more difficult to ignite than the untreated branches in a comparative experiment. In the treated sample, the afterglow is greatly reduced. Application Example 3

The following test shows the preventive temporary fire protection effect of the composition according to the invention in 5 to 20% aqueous solutions at different concentrations of the two active substances:

Series A 20% solutions

Water Urea Diammonium Visual assessment of flame retardant phosphate

A1 100 g + 2 g 18 g 1

A2 100 g + 5 g 15 g 1

A3 100g + 10g 10g 2

A4 100g + 15g 5g 3

A5 100 g + 20 g O g 5

Series B 10% solutions

B1 100 g + 1, O g 9.0 g 1-2 *)

B2 100 g + 2, 5 g 7.5 g 1-2

B3 100 g + 5, o g 5.0 g 3

B4 100 g + 7, 5 g 2.5 g 4

B5 100 g + 10, O g 0.0 g 5

Series C 5% solutions

C1 100 g + 0, 50 g 4, 50 g 2-3 C2 100 g + 1, 25 g 3, 75 g 2-3) C3 100 g + 2, 50 g 2, 50 g 4 C4 100 g + 3, 75 g 1, 25 g 5 C5 100 g + 5, 00 g 0, 00 g 5

Experimental procedure:

Webs of absorbent paper were half soaked with the above solutions and dried in air. The papers were then hung vertically with the non-impregnated side down and ignited by tealights placed underneath. The unprotected sections burned down completely in all cases. The rating of _{1 Q}

Flame retardant effect was visually by comparing the unburned residual lengths of the impregnated sections.

Grade 1 very good flame retardancy (unburned residual length 80-100%)

Grade 2 good flame retardancy (unburned residual length 60-80%)

Note 3 clearly visible flame retardancy (unburned residual length 30-60

%)

Grade 4 weak flame retardancy (unburned residual length <30%)

Grade 5 no detectable flame retardancy (paper burns off)

Conclusion of Application Example 3:

Urea does not have its own significant flame retardancy compared to diammonium phosphate. The effect of diammonium phosphate is pronounced and increases with the application concentration. Obviously, however, part of the effective diareamonium hydrogen phosphate can be replaced by urea without adversely affecting the preventive temporary fire protection effect.

Claims

claims:

1. Use of a composition containing

^From 2.0% to 23%, preferably from 2.0% to 15%, more preferably from 3.0% to 14.5%, by weight, diammonium hydrogen phosphate;

^■ 60 wt .-% to 97 wt .-%, preferably 75 wt .-% to 97 wt .-%, in particular 83 wt .-% to 96 wt .-% of water as a temporary preventive fire protection.

2. Use according to claim 1, characterized in that it further contains, based on 100 parts by weight of the composition, 0 to 1 wt .-% of at least one chelating agent which is selected from polyoxycarboxylic acids, polyamines, EDTA and / or NTA.

Use according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains from 0 to 7% by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the composition, of customary auxiliaries and additives selected from wetting agents, binders, thickeners and dyes ,

4. Use according to claim 3, characterized in that they are used as auxiliaries and additives, based on 100 parts by weight of the composition,

^From 0 to 1% by weight of at least one water-softening agent, in particular an alkali polyphosphate, and / or

^From 0 to 3% by weight of surfactants, in particular anionic, nonionic or amphoteric surfactants or mixtures thereof and / or

^From 0 to 3% by weight of binder or thickener, in particular water-soluble cellulose derivatives or other water-dilutable film-forming agents, and / or ^Contains 0 to 0.2% by weight of water-soluble dyes.

5. Use according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the products treated with the composition are paper, cardboard, cardboard articles, decorative articles, deciduous or coniferous trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, parts thereof, arrangements thereof or products thereof ,

6. Use according to claim 5, characterized in that the treated with the composition «product is a decorative item, deciduous or coniferous tree, parts thereof or arrangements thereof, an Advent wreath or arrangement.

7. A method of applying the composition according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the combustible product wt continuously or intermittently as an aqueous solution of _2.0.% To 23 wt .-%, preferably 2.0 wt % to 15 wt .-%, in particular 3.0 wt .-% to 14.5 wt .-%, diammonium hydrogen phosphate; 1, 0 wt .-% to 17 wt .-%, preferably 1, 0 wt .-% to 10 wt .-%, in particular 1, 0 wt .-% to 2.5 wt .-%, urea, 60 wt % to 97 wt .-%, preferably 75 wt .-% to 97 wt .-%, in particular 83 wt .-% to 96 wt .-% water is applied to the surface of the combustible product.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that the application by spraying, spraying, rolling, dipping, impregnation, or brushing takes place with subsequent drying at ambient temperature.

9. Concentrate for preventive temporary fire protection

^■ 60 wt .-% to 95 wt .-% diammonium hydrogen phosphate and

^■ 5 wt .-% to 39 wt .-% urea

^■ 0 wt .-% to 1 wt .-% alkali metal polyphosphate.

10. Use of a composition of 2.0 wt .-% to 23 wt .-%, preferably 2.0 wt .-% to 15 wt .-%, in particular 3.0 wt .-% to 14.5 Wt .-%, diammonium hydrogen phosphate, 1, 0 wt .-% to 17 wt .-%, preferably 1, 0 wt .-% to 10 wt .-%, in particular 1, 0 wt .-% to 2.5 wt. %, Urea 60 wt.% To 97 wt.%, Preferably 75 wt.% To 97 wt.%, In particular 83 wt.% To 96 wt.% Water as preventive temporary fire protection, in particular for containment of bush and steppe fires.

11. Use of a composition according to claim 9, in which the concentrate is dissolved in water before use 10% to 40%, as a preventive temporary fire protection, in particular for the containment of bush and steppe fires.

12. Use according to claim 10, characterized in that the combustible materials are decorative articles, deciduous or coniferous trees, undergrowth, shrubs, perennials, grasses, parts thereof, arrangements thereof or products thereof.

13. A process for the preparation of the composition according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that initially 2.0 parts by weight to 23 parts by weight of diammonium hydrogen phosphate and 1, 0 parts by weight to 17 parts by weight of urea and optionally the auxiliaries and additives according to claim 4 contacted, in particular mixed, and optionally milled and then in 60 parts by weight to 97 parts by weight of water dissolves.