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- Title
Investigation of the synergistic effect of red phosphorus and magnesium hydroxide on the thermal degradation behavior and flame resistance of the intumescent fire‐retardant polypropylene system.
- Authors
Thi, Nhung Hac; Doanh, Truong Cong; Dat, Doan Tien; Oanh, Ho Thi; Nguyen, Ha Tran; Van Nguyen, Tuyen; Tran, Quang Vinh; Hoang, Mai Ha
- Abstract
High fire‐resistance polypropylene (PP) composites were prepared by using environment‐friendly flame retardants including expandable graphite (EG), red phosphorus (RP), and magnesium hydroxide (MH). Synergism between EG, RP, and MH on the thermo‐oxidation behavior and flame resistance of PP was found. The incorporation of MH and RP formed highly thermally stable mixtures of magnesium phosphates consisting of Mg3(PO4)2, Mg(PO3)2, and α‐Mg2P2O7 at both amorphous and crystalline phases in the burning process. The mixture not only covered the surface of burning materials but also could reinforce the char structure of the PP/EG composites, thereby significantly enhancing the condensed phase flame retardant mechanism of the composites. Mass ratios of the flame retardants were also optimized to obtain the composite with the highest flame retardant efficiency. The result revealed that the combination of EG, RP, and MH in PP at MH/RP mass ratio of 3/2 with only a total additive content of 18 wt.% could make its limiting oxygen index (LOI) increase from 16.8% to 27.2% and the UL‐94 rating was improved from none to V‐0. In addition, the mechanical properties of the composites were improved via the surface treatment of MH and RP with calcium stearate and silicone oil, respectively.
- Subjects
MAGNESIUM hydroxide; FIREPROOFING agents; MAGNESIUM phosphate; SURFACE preparation; PHOSPHORUS; POLYPROPYLENE
- Publication
Fire & Materials, 2024, Vol 48, Issue 2, p166
- ISSN
0308-0501
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/fam.3175