Abstract:
A polyester composition includes specific amounts of a poly(alkylene terephthalate), an impact modifier, glass fibers, and a flame retardant. The impact modifier includes a polyolefin elastomer, optionally in combination with a thermoplastic polyester elastomer. The flame retardant includes a metal dialkylphosphinate, a melamine based flame retardant, and a flame retardant synergist that can be an organophosphine oxide, an oligomeric or polymeric bis(phenoxy)phosphazene, an organophosphate ester, or a combination thereof. The composition is useful for fabricating parts for electrical and electronic devices.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are flame retardant polyalkylene terephthalate compositions that employ reduced amounts of organo-halide as flame retardants (FR), wherein the composition comprises: (a) a polyalkylene terephthalate; (b) an organo-bromo flame retardant (FR) agent; (c) an antimony synergist; (d) an organo phosphate ester phosphorous flame retardant compound; (e) talc; and (f) sodium or potassium carbonate. In addition to being characterized by the presence of a phosphorous containing flame retardant compound and sodium or potassium carbonate, the compositions of the present inventions contain reduced amounts of organo-bromo FR agent and/or antimony FR synergist and have excellent flame retardant properties.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a method of reducing the amount of antimony flame retardant compound in a flame retardant composition which comprises using calcium oxide or a combination of talc and calcium oxide as a filler in the composition, wherein the composition comprises specific amounts of a polyester, a brominated flame retardant compound, an antimony flame retardant compound, and a filler comprising calcium oxide or a combination of talc and calcium oxide. Also disclosed are compositions prepared by such a method and articles derived therefrom.
Abstract:
A polymer composition includes: about 20 wt % to about 80 wt % of a polycarbonate polymer; about 1 wt % to about 20 wt % of a polycarbonate-siloxane copolymer; about 15 wt % to about 35 wt % of a reinforcing filler having a tensile modulus of at least about 150 GPa; and about 4 wt % to about 20 wt % of a flame retardant comprising phosphorous. The polymer composition demonstrates a flexural modulus in an amount equal to or greater than about 10 GPa. Methods of forming a polymer composition and blended thermoplastic compositions are also described.
Abstract:
A composition includes specific amounts of a poly(butylene terephthalate), a reinforcing filler, and a polycarbonate that includes a copolyestercarbonate and a polycarbonate-polydiorganosiloxane block copolymer. The copolyestercarbonate includes aliphatic ester groups. The composition, which exhibits a desirable balance of melt flow and ductility, is especially useful for forming thin plastic parts of consumer electronic devices, including mobile phones.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a method of reducing the amount of antimony flame retardant compound in a flame retardant composition which comprises using calcium oxide or a combination of talc and calcium oxide as a filler in the composition, wherein the composition comprises specific amounts of a polyester, a brominated flame retardant compound, an antimony flame retardant compound, and a filler comprising calcium oxide or a combination of talc and calcium oxide. Also disclosed are compositions prepared by such a method and articles derived therefrom.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to blended thermoplastic compositions comprising at least one polycarbonate component, at least one reinforcing filler, at least one phosphorus-containing flame retardant component. The resulting thermoplastic composition can be used in the manufacture of articles requiring materials with improved flame retardancy and optical properties such as light transmittance, while retaining required modulus and impact properties.