Tang Y, Hu Y, Wang SF, Gui Z, Chen ZY, Fan WC (2003b) Intumescent flame retardant-montmorillonite synergism in polypropylene-layered silicate nanocomposites. Polymer International 52(8), 1396-1400. [In English]

Web link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pi.1270

Keywords:

polypropylene, montmorillonite, intumescent flame retardant, intercalated, nanocomposites, clay nanocomposites, polymer, flammability,

Abstract: Polypropylene/clay nanocomposites have been prepared starting from pristine mont morillonite (MMT) and reactive compatibilizer hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (C16). The nanocomposite structure is evidenced by the X-ray diffraction and high resolution electronic microscopy. Intumescent flame retardant has been added to polypropylene/clay hybrids. Their flammability behaviours have been evaluated using cone calorimetry. Synergy was observed between the nanocomposites and intumescent flame retardant. (C) 2003 Society of Chemical Industry.