Study of a halogen-free flame-retarded Polypropylene composition with balanced strength and toughness
by Zhengping Fang, Zhenghong Guo, Haiyun Ma, Qili Chen, Yu Wu
International Journal of Materials and Product Technology (IJMPT), Vol. 37, No. 3/4, 2010

Abstract: A nitrogen–phosphorus (N–P) Intumescent Flame Retardant (IFR) was applied for the halogen-free flame-retarded Polypropylene (PP) composition. The matrix resin, toughening materials and strengthening materials were selected for improving the tensile and impact properties of the flame-retarded PP. Orthogonal experiments were performed to produce an optimum recipe with balanced flame retardancy, impact strength and tensile strength. The Charpy impact strength and the tensile strength of PP/IFR/R1/G2/additive (62.8/28/4/5/0.2) were 28.56 MPa and 7.74 kJ/m², respectively. At the same time, this composition could reach UL V0 level in the vertical combustion test, which is satisfied for the need of usual engineering application.

Online publication date: Wed, 03-Feb-2010

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