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Continuous fiber‐reinforced thermoplastic composites: influence of processing on fire retardant properties
Author(s) -
Lin Qing,
Ferriol Michel,
Cochez Marianne,
Vahabi Henri,
Vagner Christelle
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
fire and materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.482
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1099-1018
pISSN - 0308-0501
DOI - 10.1002/fam.2406
Subject(s) - fire retardant , composite material , materials science , thermogravimetric analysis , thermosetting polymer , thermoplastic , curing (chemistry) , thermal stability , composite number , fire performance , thermoplastic composites , flammability , fire resistance , engineering , chemical engineering
Summary Fiber‐reinforced thermoplastic composite materials can find numerous applications in the transportation sector and replace thermoset composites. However, they have to comply with strict standards, particularly with those concerning their fire behavior. In this frame, composites based on an acrylic resin Elium ® (Arkema), a woven fiberglass, (taffetas tissue Chomarat G‐Weave 600 P/A) and Exolit OP930 (Clariant) as fire retardant were prepared by using three processes. The thermal stability and fire behavior were studied by means of thermogravimetric analysis and cone calorimetry. The obtained results allowed to highlight the drawbacks of each processing method and to select the most appropriate. The improvement of the fire behavior by combining post‐curing of the composites, addition of a cross‐linking agent, and addition of aluminum trihydroxide was also investigated. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.