US2017151762A1PendingUtilityA1

Fire barrier layer and fire barrier film laminate

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Assignee: UNIFRAX I LLCPriority: Nov 19, 2010Filed: Feb 14, 2017Published: Jun 1, 2017
Est. expiryNov 19, 2030(~4.3 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Joseph A. FernandoChad E. GarveyRobert RiouxKenneth B. MillerGene Jung
Y10T156/10B32B 3/04B32B 2255/10B32B 27/08B32B 2307/718B32B 2307/102B32B 2307/7265Y10T442/10B32B 2307/3065B32B 37/02B32B 37/12B32B 2307/304B32B 2605/00B32B 5/028B32B 2038/0092B32B 2605/18B32B 27/12B32B 2262/101B32B 7/12
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Abstract

A fire barrier laminate including: at least one non-fibrous fire barrier layer directly or indirectly coated onto at least one first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; at least one second film layer proximate to the non-fibrous fire barrier layer opposite the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; at least one scrim layer disposed: (i) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; and/or (ii) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the second film layer; and/or (iii) proximate to the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer; and/or (iv) proximate to the second film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer. Also, a method of making the fire barrier laminate.

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1 . A fire barrier laminate comprising:
 at least one non-fibrous fire barrier layer comprising an inorganic platelet material, wherein the inorganic platelet material comprises at least one of vermiculite, mica, clay or talc;   at least one first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer proximate to the non-fibrous fire barrier layer;   at least one second film layer proximate to the non-fibrous fire barrier layer opposite the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; and   at least one scrim layer disposed: (i) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; and/or (ii) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the second film layer; and/or (iii) proximate to the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer; and/or (iv) proximate to the second film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer;   wherein, when the fire barrier laminate at least partially encapsulates at least one insulation layer to form a thermal acoustic insulation system, the fire barrier laminate at least partially contributes to the ability of the thermal acoustic insulation system to pass the flame propagation and burnthrough resistance test protocols of 14 C.F.R. §25.856(a) and (b), Appendix F, Parts VI and VII.   
     
     
         2 . The fire barrier laminate of  claim 1 , wherein the fire barrier laminate further comprises at least one adhesive layer adhering the non-fibrous fire barrier layer to the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer. 
     
     
         3 . The fire barrier laminate of  claim 1 , wherein the fire barrier laminate further comprises at least one adhesive layer adhering the scrim layer to at least one of the non-fibrous fire barrier layer, the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer, or the second film layer. 
     
     
         4 . The fire barrier laminate of  claim 1 , wherein the non-fibrous fire barrier layer comprises vermiculite in an amount from about 20 to about 100 weight percent, based on the total weight of the non-fibrous fire barrier layer. 
     
     
         5 . The fire barrier laminate of  claim 1 , wherein the non-fibrous fire barrier layer comprises vermiculite in an amount of about 100 weight percent, based on the total weight of the non-fibrous fire barrier layer. 
     
     
         6 . The fire barrier laminate of  claim 1 , wherein the non-fibrous fire barrier layer comprises mica in an amount from about 20 to about 100 weight percent, based on the total weight of the non-fibrous fire barrier layer. 
     
     
         7 . The fire barrier laminate of  claim 1 , wherein the non-fibrous fire barrier layer comprises mica in an amount of about 100 weight percent, based on the total weight of the non-fibrous fire barrier layer. 
     
     
         8 . The fire barrier laminate of  claim 1 , wherein the fire barrier laminate has a basis weight of about 80 gsm to about 120 gsm. 
     
     
         9 . The fire barrier laminate of  claim 1 , wherein either or both of the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer or the second film layer comprises at least one of polyesters, polyimides, polyetherketones, polyetheretherketones, polyvinylfluorides, polyamides, polytetrafluoroethylenes, polyaryl sulfones, polyester amides, polyester imides, polyethersulfones, polyphenylene sulfides, or ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene. 
     
     
         10 . A thermal acoustic insulation system comprising at least one insulating layer disposed within a covering of an exteriorly facing fire barrier laminate as in  claim 1 , and an interiorly facing inboard cover film, wherein the thermal acoustic insulation system passes the flame propagation and burnthrough resistance test protocols of 14 C.F.R. §25.856(a) and (b), Appendix F, Parts VI and VII. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the interiorly facing inboard cover film is the same as the exteriorly facing fire barrier laminate. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the interiorly facing cover film consists essentially of a polymer film. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the exteriorly facing fire barrier laminate and the interiorly facing inboard cover film are sealed with an adhesive to partially or substantially totally envelop or encapsulate the at least one insulating layer. 
     
     
         14 . A fire barrier laminate comprising:
 at least one non-fibrous fire barrier layer comprising vermiculite in an amount of about 100 weight percent, based on the total weight of the non-fibrous fire barrier layer;   at least one first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer proximate to the non-fibrous fire barrier layer;   at least one second film layer proximate to the non-fibrous fire barrier layer opposite the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; and   at least one scrim layer disposed: (i) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; and/or (ii) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the second film layer; and/or (iii) proximate to the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer; and/or (iv) proximate to the second film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer;   wherein, when the fire barrier laminate at least partially encapsulates at least one insulation layer to form a thermal acoustic insulation system, the fire barrier laminate at least partially contributes to the ability of the thermal acoustic insulation system to pass the flame propagation and burnthrough resistance test protocols of 14 C.F.R. §25.856(a) and (b), Appendix F, Parts VI and VII.   
     
     
         15 . The fire barrier laminate of  claim 14 , wherein the fire barrier laminate further comprises at least one adhesive layer adhering the non-fibrous fire barrier layer to the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer. 
     
     
         16 . The fire barrier laminate of  claim 14 , wherein the fire barrier laminate further comprises at least one adhesive layer adhering the scrim layer to at least one of the non-fibrous fire barrier layer, the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer, or the second film layer. 
     
     
         17 . The fire barrier laminate of  claim 14 , wherein the fire barrier laminate has a basis weight of about 80 gsm to about 120 gsm. 
     
     
         18 . The fire barrier laminate of  claim 14 , wherein either or both of the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer or the second film layer comprises at least one of polyesters, polyimides, polyetherketones, polyetheretherketones, polyvinylfluorides, polyamides, polytetrafluoroethylenes, polyaryl sulfones, polyester amides, polyester imides, polyethersulfones, polyphenylene sulfides, or ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene. 
     
     
         19 . A thermal acoustic insulation system comprising at least one insulating layer disposed within a covering of an exteriorly facing fire barrier laminate as in  claim 14 , and an interiorly facing inboard cover film, wherein the thermal acoustic insulation system passes the flame propagation and burnthrough resistance test protocols of 14 C.F.R. §25.856(a) and (b), Appendix F, Parts VI and VII. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 19 , wherein the interiorly facing inboard cover film is the same as the exteriorly facing fire bather laminate. 
     
     
         21 . The system of  claim 19 , wherein the interiorly facing cover film consists essentially of a polymer film. 
     
     
         22 . The system of  claim 19 , wherein the exteriorly facing fire barrier laminate and the interiorly facing inboard cover film are sealed with an adhesive to partially or substantially totally envelop or encapsulate the at least one insulating layer. 
     
     
         23 . A fire barrier laminate comprising:
 at least one non-fibrous fire barrier layer comprising mica in an amount of about 100 weight percent, based on the total weight of the non-fibrous fire barrier layer;   at least one first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer proximate to the non-fibrous fire barrier layer;   at least one second film layer proximate to the non-fibrous fire barrier layer opposite the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; and   at least one scrim layer disposed: (i) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; and/or (ii) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the second film layer; and/or (iii) proximate to the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer; and/or (iv) proximate to the second film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer;   wherein, when the fire barrier laminate at least partially encapsulates at least one insulation layer to form a thermal acoustic insulation system, the fire barrier laminate at least partially contributes to the ability of the thermal acoustic insulation system to pass the flame propagation and burnthrough resistance test protocols of 14 C.F.R. §25.856(a) and (b), Appendix F, Parts VI and VII.   
     
     
         24 . The fire barrier laminate of  claim 23 , wherein the fire barrier laminate further comprises at least one adhesive layer adhering the non-fibrous fire barrier layer to the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer. 
     
     
         25 . The fire barrier laminate of  claim 23 , wherein the fire barrier laminate further comprises at least one adhesive layer adhering the scrim layer to at least one of the non-fibrous fire barrier layer, the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer, or the second film layer. 
     
     
         26 . The fire barrier laminate of  claim 23 , wherein the fire barrier laminate has a basis weight of about 80 gsm to about 120 gsm. 
     
     
         27 . The fire barrier laminate of  claim 23 , wherein either or both of the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer or the second film layer comprises at least one of polyesters, polyimides, polyetherketones, polyetheretherketones, polyvinylfluorides, polyamides, polytetrafluoroethylenes, polyaryl sulfones, polyester amides, polyester imides, polyethersulfones, polyphenylene sulfides, or ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene. 
     
     
         28 . A thermal acoustic insulation system comprising at least one insulating layer disposed within a covering of an exteriorly facing fire barrier laminate as in  claim 23 , and an interiorly facing inboard cover film, wherein the thermal acoustic insulation system passes the flame propagation and burnthrough resistance test protocols of 14 C.F.R. §25.856(a) and (b), Appendix F, Parts VI and VII. 
     
     
         29 . The system of  claim 28 , wherein the interiorly facing inboard cover film is the same as the exteriorly facing fire barrier laminate. 
     
     
         30 . The system of  claim 28 , wherein the interiorly facing cover film consists essentially of a polymer film.

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