Cellular Structure of EVA/ATH Halogen-free Flame-retardant Foams

Journal of Cellular Plastics

Volumn 46, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 259-279

  Roman Lorza S ^a   Rodriguez Perez, M A ^a   de Saja Saez J A ^a   Zurro, J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF VALLADOLID   (Spain)

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EID: 84992813432     PISSN: 0021955X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0021955X09352396     Document Type: Article

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