USE OF BORON COMPOUNDS AS FLAME RETARDANTS FOR POLYMERIC MATERIALS

摘要

The effects of various proportions of boron oxide and boric acid as fireproofing agents on the flammability, rheological and mechanical properties of high density polyethylene and poly(butylene terephthalate) were investigated by combustion testing, capillary viscometry and tensile testing. The results are discussed in terms of optimisation of the fire resistance properties with retention of the physicochemical properties. 8 refs.