PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FIRE RETARDANT FROM NANO-SIZED SODIUM MODIFIED MONTMORILLONITE FOR WOOD-BASED MATERIALS
Field/Industry: Housing
Patent Number / Registration Number : 2-2012-000504
Status of Application: Granted
Brief Description /Features of the technology:
The present utility model provides a process for producing a fire retardant using nanosized sodium-modified montmorillonite, sodium silicate and water and its application thereof to wood-based materials. Mixing of component was carried out using manual stirrer at room temperature and through the use of ultrasonic bath.
Problem Addressed:
- Commercial fire retardants which are relatively expensive.
Advantages:
- An inorganic compound which is an excellent substitute as fire retardant and cost-effective.
Inventor/s:
Rico J. Cabangon;
Irma I. Palanginan;
Blessie A. Basilia;