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red phosphorus [′red ′fä·sfə·rəs] (chemistry) An allotropic form of the element phosphorus; violet-red, amorphous powder subliming at 416°C, igniting at 260°; insoluble in all solvents,; nonpoisonous. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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These include new Masteret line of melamine cyanurate, melamine/borate and melamine polyphosphate flame-retardant additives for use in thermoplastics, as well as Safest red phosphorus flame-retardant masterbatches for glass-filled nylon and PP. The devices contained lead azide, red phosphorus and barium. Ingredients might include toluene, iodine, red phosphorus (used in road flares), sodium hydroxide, lithium/sodium metal, hydrochloric acid, anhydrous ammonia (a fertilizer), drain cleaner, battery acid, lye, pool acid, and antifreeze--many of which are severe eye, nose, and throat irritants or cause skin burns or breathing difficulty. |
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