Flame retardancy and mechanical properties of pet-based composites containing phosphorus and boron-based additives

Date

2015-06-10

Author

Kilinc, Mert
ÇAKAL, GAYE ÖZGÜR
Bayram, Göknur
Eroglu, Inci
Özkar, Saim

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Flame retardancy of poly(ethylene terephthalate), PET, was improved using different flame retardant additives such as triphenylphosphate, triphenylphosphine oxide, zinc borate, and boron phosphate (BP). Composites were prepared using a twin screw extruder and subsequently injection molded for characterization purposes. The flame retardancy of the composites was determined by the limiting oxygen index (LOI) test. Smoke emission during fire was also evaluated in terms of percent light transmittance. Thermal stability and tensile properties of PET-based composites were compared with PET through TGA and tensile test, respectively. The LOI of the flame retardant composites increased from 21% of neat PET, up to 36% with the addition of 5% BP and 5% triphenyl phosphate to the matrix. Regarding the smoke density analysis, BP was determined as an effective smoke suppressant for PET. Enhanced tensile properties were obtained for the flame retardant PET-based composites with respect to PET. (c) 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2015, 132, 42016.

Subject Keywords

Composites, Flame retardancy, Mechanical properties, PET, Smoke density

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/34471

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Department of Chemical Engineering, Article