ISSN:
0268-2605
Keywords:
Polyferrocene
;
smoke suppressant
;
poly(vinyl chloride)
;
PVC
;
smoke density
;
maximal optical density
;
Chemistry
;
Organic Chemistry
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
The incorporation of a poly[ferrocene-1, 2 (1, 3: 1, 1′)diylmethylene] fraction with M̄n=2100 as a smoke suppressant additive into both unplasticized and di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate-plasticized, calcium carbonate-filled poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) compositions entails appreciable reductions in smoke evolution during combustion tests relative to unmodified formulations. Best results, with smoke density reductions in the range 25-80%, are obtained at the 3% loading level, with higher additive concentrations causing no further improvements. The findings of this study may have implications on the design of other polymeric engineering materials exposed to potential fire hazards.
Additional Material:
3 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aoc.590020107
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