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Communication: High‐performance liquid chromatography to identify melamine in order to differentiate between combustion modified and traditional polyurethane foam
Author(s) -
Cody Maria K.,
Patterson Iain D.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
fire and materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.482
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1099-1018
pISSN - 0308-0501
DOI - 10.1002/fam.810160207
Subject(s) - polyurethane , melamine , combustion , chromatography , high performance liquid chromatography , gas chromatography , materials science , waste management , fire performance , cartridge , composite material , chemistry , engineering , organic chemistry , fire resistance , metallurgy
A high‐performance liquid chromatography method is described for the identification and quantification of melamine in polyurethane foam. A trial of this method has been undertaken and the results show a correlation between the presence of combustion‐modifying chemicals in the polyurethane foam and its compliance with the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988. This method provides a rapid means of screening materials and supplements the British Standard flame test.