Studies on the Flammability of Short Kevlar® Fiber-Thermoplastic Polyurethane Composite
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Abstract
The flammability of short Kevlar ® aramide fiber-thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) has been investigated with respect to fiber loading and various flame retardant additives such as halogen containing polymers, anti mony oxide/chlorine donor combination, zinc borate, and aluminum hydroxide. Smoke generation was reduced drastically, while the oxygen index was reduced marginally in the presence of short fibers. The best improvement in the oxygen index was obtained with antimony oxide/chlorinated paraffin wax combination, in the weight ratio 1:6. A 70 phr loading of aluminum hydroxide improved LOI and reduced smoke generation.
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OpenAlex topics: Flame retardant materials and properties · Fire dynamics and safety research
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Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology Cochin University of Science and Technology Kochi 682 022 India
Rubber Technology Centre Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur 721 302 India
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