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Great enhancement of efficiency of intumescent flame retardants by titanate coupling agent and polysiloxane

Modified intumescent flame retardants (MIFRs) and polysiloxane (APID) have been used in combination to enhance the flame retardancy of polypropylene (PP). The IFR system was composed of melamine (MEL), ammonium polyphosphate (APP) and pentaerythritol (PER). Aimed to improve the thermal stability of the IFR and its dispersivity in PP, titanate coupling agent NDZ?201 was used to modify the IFRs via ball milling. MIFRs and APID have a cooperative effect on the flame retardant properties of PP. With 25?wt.% of MIFR and APID, the flame retardant sample (PPMA) was rated V0 for UL?94, the LOI value was 34.3%, and the peak heat release rate (PHRR) was reduced by 80% in cone calorimeter test. In addition, APID could improve the compatibility of MIFR with the PP matrix, thereby increasing the mechanical properties of PP blends. The flame retardant effect of APID and MIFR in PP was presented in the condensed phase resulting in a rigid, thermally stable and expanded carbon layer due to different char structures.

» Author: Xiaorong Guo, Jiangtao Geng, Bin Sun, Qi Xu, Yibo Li, Shiwei Xie, Yuanyuan Xue, Hong Yan

» Reference: doi:10.1002/pat.5059

» Publication Date: 18/08/2020

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