Author:Kruger, HR; Focke, WW; Mhike, W; Taute, A; Roberson, A; Ofosu, ODate:Oct 2014Polyethylene was flame retarded with two intumescent-type additives, 3,5-diaminobenzoic acid phosphate and ethylenediamine phosphate, which differ with respect to their decomposition onset temperatures, along with varying ratios of two grades ...Read more
Author:Focke, WW; Kruger, HJ; Mhike, W; Taute, A; Roberson, A; Ofosu, ODate:Jul 2014A novel intumescent additive was synthesized by neutralizing 3,5-diaminobenzoic acid hydrochloride salt with ammonium dihydrogen phosphate. This compound, which melts at 257 C, decomposes concurrently to release carbon dioxide gas. The flame ...Read more