Tang Y, Hu Y, Song L, Zong RW, Gui Z, Fan WC (2006) Preparation and combustion properties polypropylene-polyamide-6 of flame retarded alloys. Polymer Degradation and Stability 91(2), 234-241. [In English]

Web link:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2005.05.016

Keywords:

polypropylene, polyamide-6, alloys, clay, flame retardants, layered-silicate nanocomposites, intumescent formulations, clay, nanocomposite, thermal-stability, blends, agent, flammability, polyamide-6, behavior, polymer,

Abstract: In this work, polypropylene (PP) and polyamide-6 (PA6) alloys were prepared by blending PP and PA6 or nano-PA6 while using a compatibiliser such as maleic anhydride-g-polypropylene (MAPP). Their physical structures were characterized by Hitachi X650 scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), An intumescent flame retardant (IFR) was added to the PP/PA6 alloys and their flammability behaviour was evaluated using cone calorimeter and real time Fourier transform infrared (FTIR). The probable mechanisms are discussed. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.