THE DEVELOPMENT OF FLAME RETARDED THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE ELASTOMERS

Thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers have been effectively flame retarded with organobromine compounds and antimony oxide synergists. A range of flame retardant performance can be achieved based on the Underwriters Laboratories Schedule 94, Standard for Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances; and ASTM D-2863, Standard Method for Measuring the Minimum Oxygen Concentration to Support Candlelike Combustion of Plastics (Oxygen Index). UL 94 VO and V2 ratings and oxygen indices of 22 to 33 were obtained. Different responses were observed for each of the flame retardants evaluated. Differences were also observed between urethanes having polyether or polyester segment based backbones. Based on laboratory tests, the compounded elastomers had commercially acceptable physical properties.

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  Technomic Publishing Company, Incorporated

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• Authors:
  • Sutker, B J
  • Walter, S
• Publication Date: 1983-1

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 66-75
• Serial:
  • Journal of Fire Sciences
  • Volume: 1
  • Publisher: Sage Publications, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0734-9041
  • EISSN: 1530-8049
  • Serial URL: http://jfs.sagepub.com/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Elastomers; Fire resistance; Fireproof materials; Laboratory tests; Polyurethane resins; Retarders (Concrete); Thermoplastic materials
• Old TRIS Terms: Flameproofing; Retarders
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00377755
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-034 628
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Sep 30 1983 12:00AM