The University of Massachusetts Amherst

Anti-flammable Compounds and Adhesive Materials

LEAD INVENTOR:
Todd S. Emrick, Ph.D.
 
PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Novel compounds that impart flame retardancy
  • Halogen-free anti-flammable adhesive materials

 
ADVANTAGES

  • Enables the preparation of halogen-free anti-flammable adhesive materials with exceptionally low hear release properties and high char residues
  • Affords a broad range of adhesive formulations tailorable for specific end-use applications

 
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION
This invention provides new chemical compositions and methods for the preparation of adhesive materials with low flammability. The low flammability is due to newly invented organic/polymeric components used in the adhesive formulation, rather than through the addition of a conventional anti-flammable additives such as halogenated organic molecules or phosphorous-containing structures.
ABOUT THE LEAD INVENTOR
Dr. Todd Emrick is a Professor in the Department of Polymer Science and Engineering. He is a prolific inventor and a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors.
AVAILABILITY:
Available for Licensing and/or Sponsored Research
DOCKET:
UMA 13-047
PATENT STATUS:
US Patent Issued: US 9,388,273
Contact:
Nikki Hoang
Licensing Officer
University of Massachusetts
nikkihoang@research.umass.edu
Inventor(s):
Todd Emrick
Justin Timmons
Megan Szyndler
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