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Cone calorimeter study of inorganic salts as flame retardants in polyurethane adhesive with limestone filler
Author(s) -
Lindholm Johan,
Brink Anders,
Wilén CarlEric,
Hupa Mikko
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.34641
Subject(s) - cone calorimeter , adhesive , thermogravimetric analysis , sodium , magnesium , nuclear chemistry , chemistry , potassium , sodium oxalate , materials science , sodium carbonate , polymer chemistry , inorganic chemistry , pyrolysis , organic chemistry , char , layer (electronics)
A cone calorimeter was used to test inorganic water‐releasing and low‐melting compounds as flame retardants in polyurethane adhesive samples. Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate, potassium carbonate mixed with silica gel, sodium hydrogen carbonate, calcium oxalate monohydrate, zinc and magnesium chloride mixed with potassium chloride, aluminium and magnesium hydroxides, ammonium polyphosphate (APP), sodium and potassium phosphates were tested. These additives were used to partially (10–20%) replace the limestone used as a filler in the adhesive. Thermogravimetric analysis was used to study decomposition and melting of the inorganic compounds. The results showed that sodium metasilicate monohydrate formed a protective layer of sodium silicate on the sample surface, significantly delaying the time to ignition. Addition of APP resulted in the lowest overall heat release rate curve. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2012