The Flame Retarding and Smoke Suppression of Flexible PVC
The purpose of this paper is to present an overview of the various technologies used to flame retard and smoke suppress PVC. It gives guidelines on how to formulate PVC using these additives and also discusses the effects these additives have on the physical properties, heat stability and processibility of PVC compounds using them. It is impossible to discuss every aspect of the flame retarding and smoke suppressing of PVC in a paper designed to be presented in a 30-minute talk. However, this paper offers both beginning and experienced formulators useful information in this area.
Flame retardants and smoke suppressants for flexible vinyl compounds
This paper reviews a number of technologies employed to reduce flammability and suppress smoke in flexible vinyl compounds. Advantages and disadvantages of the various systems are discussed, along with postulated mechanisms of action. Typical applications, approximate market prices, and major suppliers are also listed.
The effect of formulation variables on smoke evolution of plasticized PVC during combustion
Using an NBS smoke test chamber, smoke evolution of a variety of plasticized and filled PVC formulations is studied. The lowest smoke evolution was provided by the joint use of alkylaryl phosphates and magnesium carbonate. Partial replacement of triaryl phosphates by chlorinated paraffins reduces significantly smoke evolution in the flaming mode without effect from antimony oxide.