ISSN:
0021-8995
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
Processability characteristics of ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer formulations modified with a flame-retardant 3-(tetrabromopentadecyl) 2,4,6-tribromo phenol (TBPTP) have been studied on a Brabender Plasticorder at various shear rates and temperatures. The plasticizing effect of TBPTP on EVA has been confirmed by the increase in flow behavior index and decreases in melt viscosity, melt elasticity, and activation energy of melt flow. The improvement in processability of the TBPTP-modified EVA over the unmodified sample was reflected in a reduction in power consumption during mixing of the former. The study was undertaken because of the potential of TBPTP-modified EVA for application in flame retardant low smoke (FRLS) cable sheathings. © 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Additional Material:
4 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
