Synergistic Effects of a Red Phosphorus Master Batch on a Modified Intumescent Flame Retardant ABS Composites

Abstract:

The effects of a red phosphorus master batch (RPMB) on a modified intumescent flame retardant (MIFR) ABS composite system (ABS-MIFR) were investigated in this study. The Underwriter's Laboratory Bulletin 94 (UL-94) flame retardancy rating clearly revealed the synergistic interactions of RPMB and MIFR. Thermogravimetric analysis was used to evaluate the thermal decomposition of these flame retardant composite systems. The results show that adding RPMB increased the char residue formation and the thermal stability of ABS-MIFR at high temperature.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 599-601)
• Pages: 128-131
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.599-601.128
• Online since: August 2014
• Authors: Pei Bang Dai*, Yue Qun Lu, Li Li Fan, Yu Ru He
• Keywords: ABS, Char Layer, Composite, Intumescent Flame Retardant, Red Phosphorus, Thermal Stability

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