Synthesis and Properties of a Novel Polymeric Phosphate Flame Retardant

Abstract

A novel polymeric phosphate flame retardant (PFR-P) was synthesized from 1-oxo-4-hydroxymethyl-2,6,7-trioxa-1-phosphbicyclo [2.2.octane (pentaerythritol phosphate, PEPA), POCl3and bisphenol S. Phosphorus was bonded both in the main chain and in the pendant group of flame-retardant polymer molecule, reached a content of 13.1%. And sulfur content was 6.75%. The thermal stability was investigated by TGA, and the results showed that the initiative decomposition temperature was 334°C with 41.1% charring residue at 500°C under air. The high phosphorus and sulfur content contributes an excellent flame retardancy to PC/ABS without a considerable decrease of mechanical properties. It is a potential flame retardant for other polymer systems.