Container with fire protective intumescent layer
First Claim
1. A fire resistant container comprising an inner layer of structural material and an outer layer of thermoplastic resin filled with an intumescent powder, wherein the container is formed by coextrusion of the inner layer and the outer layer, the outer layer and the inner layer being integrally combined into a unitary structure to form a solid container wall.
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Abstract
A non-metallic industrial container having a fire resistant outer layer made from a polymer or other thermoplastic resin filled with an intumescent powder and forming part of the structure of the container is provided. The container may be a plastic drum, fibre drum, composite intermediate bulk container or other suitable industrial container. The intumescent layer protects the container from fire by expanding and charring when exposed to intense heat.
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6 Claims
- 1. A fire resistant container comprising an inner layer of structural material and an outer layer of thermoplastic resin filled with an intumescent powder, wherein the container is formed by coextrusion of the inner layer and the outer layer, the outer layer and the inner layer being integrally combined into a unitary structure to form a solid container wall.
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