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Smoke from cellular polymers

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The introduction of a variety of natural and synthetic cellular polymers into buildings and aircraft has led to a study of the smoke developed by these materials. Smoke density varies widely with exposure conditions and specimen size. The choice of test conditions can have a decisive effect on comparisons of smoke density.

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Chemicals and Plastics Union Carbide Corporation

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Hilado, C.J. Smoke from cellular polymers. Fire Technol 5, 130–139 (1969). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02591591

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