Innovation in Flame and Heat Resistant EPDM Formulations

Abstract

Abstract A series of experiments on the flammability of EPDM formulations which contained a minimum amount (30 phr) of aromatic organic flame retardant (DBDO) revealed that increasing the crosslink density increased the flame resistance. This was especially true when the formulations were cured by a combination of DCP, TAIC, and HVA-2. The best result was obtained in a formulation which was cured by DCP/TAIC/HVA-2 at 2.5/1.0/0.5 phr, respectively. This material had excellent physical properties that would be well suited for use in the wire and cable industry. It was also found that good dispersion of individual ingredients was needed to obtain optimum flame resistance.