Journal of Applied Polymer Science · 2003 · 60 citations · 4 references
Natural SciencesChemical EngineeringMaterials SciencePolymer ChemistryPolymer EngineeringPolymer MaterialsChemical ThermodynamicsPolymer AdditivesPolymer CharacterizationPolymer ThermodynamicsThermal Properties Of MaterialsThermogravimetric AnalysisAdditivesFire-resistant Polymer MaterialsFire-retardant PolymersFlame RetardancyFlame RetardantsFlame-retardant PolymersThermal PropertiesThermogravimetric Data Analysis
Abstract Potassium diphenyl sulfonate (SSK), poly(sulfonyl phenylene phosphonate) (PSPPP), and their mixtures are proved to be effective flame‐retardants for polycarbonates (PCs) by measuring the limited oxygen index values and UL‐94 of blends. The flame‐retardant systems are characterized by thermogravimetric analysis under dynamic conditions. The resulting data, together with the analysis of the activation energies, demonstrates that the additives accelerate thermodegradation, especially in the early stage, and different additives cause a different process in the final stage. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 89: 882–889, 2003
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