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J B Terrill, R R Montgomery, C F Reinhardt

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |June 23, 1978
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    Uncontrolled fires pose risks from toxic gases, heat, and oxygen deficiency. Standardized fire toxicity testing for synthetic polymers is currently lacking in the US.

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    Area of Science:

    • Fire Science
    • Materials Science
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Major lethal factors in uncontrolled fires include toxic gases, heat, and oxygen deficiency.
    • Carbon monoxide (CO) is a predominant toxic gas produced from burning wood and cellulosic materials.
    • The increasing use of synthetic polymers necessitates evaluating their thermal decomposition toxicity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the need for standardized fire toxicity test protocols for synthetic polymers.
    • To address the gap in current fire safety testing methodologies.

    Main Methods:

    • This abstract does not detail specific methods but discusses the need for developing and implementing screening tests.
    • Focuses on the evaluation of toxicity from thermal decomposition of materials.

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    Main Results:

    • The predominant toxic gas identified is carbon monoxide.
    • There is a lack of a standardized fire toxicity test protocol in the country for polymeric materials.

    Conclusions:

    • Standardized fire toxicity testing protocols are crucial for synthetic polymers.
    • Further development and implementation of such tests are needed to ensure public safety.