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- Curable compositions are often used to encapsulate electronic components. These encapsulating materials must be self-extinguishing in the case of ignition.
- Commercially available compositions for encapsulation typically employ a combination of halogenated aromatic compounds and antimony oxides to achieve flame retardance.
- the halogenated aromatic compounds interfere with the recycling of electronic devices, and concerns have been raised about health effects associated with antimony oxides.
- One embodiment is a curable composition, comprising: a functionalized poly(arylene ether) resin; an acryloyl monomer; and a phosphorus flame retardant having the formula
- M + is a metal ion or an onium ion
- d is 1, 2, 3, or 4 according to the identity of M and its oxidation state
- each occurrence of R 23 and R 24 is independently - s hydrocarbyl
- each occurrence of m and n is 0 or 1.
- a cured composition comprising the cured product of: a functionalized poly(arylene ether) resin; an acryloyl monomer; and a phosphorus flame retardant having the formula
- M d+ is a metal ion or an onium ion; d is 1, 2, 3, or 4 according to the identity of M and its oxidation state; each occurrence of R 23 and R 24 is independently CrC 18 hydrocarbyl; and each occurrence of m and n is 0 or 11.
- the functionalized poly(arylene ether) may be a capped poly(arylene ether), a ring- functionalized poly(arylene ether), or an acid- or anhydride-functionalized poly(arylene ether).
- a capped poly(arylene ether) is defined herein as a poly(arylene ether) in which at least 50%, preferably at least 75%, more preferably at least 90%, yet more preferably at least 95%, even more preferably at least 99%, of the free hydroxyl groups present in the corresponding uncapped poly(arylene ether) have been functionalized by reaction with a capping agent.
- the capped poly(arylene ether) may be represented by the structure Q(J-K) y
- Q is the residuum of a monohydric, dihydric, or polyhydric phenol, preferably the residuum of a monohydric or dihydric phenol, more preferably the residuum of a monohydric phenol; y is 1 to 100; J comprises repeating structural units having the formula
- R 1 and R 3 are each independently hydrogen, halogen, primary or secondary Cj-C ⁇ 2 alkyl, C 2 -C ⁇ 2 alkenyl, C 2 -C 12 alkynyl, C ⁇ -Cj 2 aminoalkyl, C]-C 12 hydroxyalkyl, phenyl, C]-C ⁇ haloalkyl, C]-C] 2 hydrocarbyloxy, C 2 -Cj halohydrocarbyloxy wherein at least two carbon atoms 9 A separate the halogen and oxygen atoms, or the like; R and R are each independently halogen, primary or secondary C ⁇ -Cj 2 alkyl, C -C 12 alkenyl, C 2 -C 1 alkynyl, C]-C] aminoalkyl, C]-C ⁇ hydroxyalkyl, phenyl, C]-C] haloalkyl, C]-C 1 hydrocarbyloxy,
- R 5 is C ⁇ -C 12 alkyl, or the like
- R -R are each independently hydrogen, Cj-C 18 hydrocarbyl, C 2 -C 18 hydrocarbyloxycarbonyl, nitrile, formyl, carboxylate, imidate, thiocarboxylate, or the like
- R -R are each independently hydrogen, halogen, C]-C 12 alkyl, hydroxy, amino, or the like
- Y is a divalent group such as
- hydrocarbyl refers to a residue that contains only carbon and hydrogen.
- the residue may be aliphatic or aromatic, straight-chain, cyclic, bicyclic, branched, saturated, or unsaturated.
- the hydrocarbyl residue when so stated however, may contain heteroatoms over and above the carbon and hydrogen members of the substituent residue.
- the hydrocarbyl residue when specifically noted as containing such heteroatoms, may also contain carbonyl groups, amino groups, hydroxyl groups, or the like, or it may contain heteroatoms within the backbone of the hydrocarbyl residue.
- Q is the residuum of a phenol, including polyfunctional phenols, and includes radicals of the structure
- R and R are each independently hydrogen, halogen, primary or secondary Cj-C ⁇ alkyl, C 2 -C ⁇ 2 alkenyl, C 2 -C ]2 alkynyl, C]-C ⁇ 2 aminoalkyl, Cj-C 1 hydroxyalkyl, phenyl, C]-C 12 haloalkyl, C]-C J 2 aminoalkyl, C ⁇ -C] 2 hydrocarbyloxy, C C]2 halohydrocarbyloxy wherein at least two carbon atoms separate the halogen and 9 A oxygen atoms, or the like; R and R are each independently halogen, primary or secondary Cj-C 1 alkyl, C 2 -C ⁇ 2 alkenyl, C 2 -C 12 alkynyl, C]-C 12 aminoalkyl, C]-C 12 hydroxyalkyl, phenyl, Cj-C 1 haloalkyl, C]-C 12 aminoalkyl, C]-C 12 hydrocarby
- Q may be the residuum of a monohydric phenol, such as 2,6-dimethylphenol, in which case n is 1.
- Q may also be the residuum of a diphenol, such as 2,2',6,6'-tetramethyl-4,4'-diphenol, in which case n is 2.
- the capped poly(arylene ether) is produced by capping a poly(arylene ether) consisting essentially of the polymerization product of at least one monohydric phenol having the structure
- R and R are each independently hydrogen, halogen, primary or secondary C ⁇ -C 12 alkyl, C 2 -C ⁇ 2 alkenyl, C 2 -C ⁇ 2 alkynyl, C ⁇ -C 12 aminoalkyl, - 2 hydroxyalkyl, phenyl, C ⁇ -C] 2 haloalkyl, C1-C 12 aminoalkyl, C]-C] 2 hydrocarbyloxy, C]-C 1 halohydrocarbyloxy wherein at least two carbon atoms separate the halogen and oxygen atoms, or the like; and R 2 and R 4 are each independently halogen, primary or secondary C]-C] 2 alkyl, C 2 -C] 2 alkenyl, C 2 -C 12 alkynyl, Cj-C 1 aminoalkyl, C;[-C 1 hydroxyalkyl, phenyl, C]-C 12 haloalkyl, -C 1 2 aminoalkyl, C]-C 12 hydrocarby
- Suitable monohydric phenols include those described in U.S. Patent No. 3,306,875 to Hay, and highly preferred monohydric phenols include 2,6-dimethylphenol and 2,3,6-trimethylphenol.
- the poly(arylene ether) may be a copolymer of at least two monohydric phenols, such as 2,6-dimethylphenol and 2,3,6-trimethylphenol.
- the capped poly(arylene ether) comprises at least one capping group having the structure
- R -R 8 are each independently hydrogen, C]-C] 8 hydrocarbyl, C 2 -Cj 8 hydrocarbyloxycarbonyl, nitrile, formyl, carboxylate, imidate, thiocarboxylate, or the like.
- the capped ⁇ oly(arylene ether) comprises at least one capping group having the structure
- R 5 is C ⁇ -C 12 alkyl, preferably Cj-C 6 alkyl, more preferably methyl, ethyl, or isopropyl.
- the capped poly(arylene ether) comprises at least one capping group having the structure
- R 9 -R 13 are each independently hydrogen, halogen, CrC 12 alkyl, hydroxy, amino, or the like.
- the capped poly(arylene ether) comprises at least one capping group having the structure
- A is a saturated or unsaturated C 2 -C ]2 divalent hydrocarbon group such as, for example, ethyl ene, 1 ,2-propylene, 1,3 -propylene, 2-methyl- 1,3 -propylene, 2,2-dimethyl-l,3-propylene, 1 ,2-butylene, 1,3-butylene, 1 ,4-butylene,
- capped poly(arylene ether) resins may conveniently be prepared, for example, by reaction of an uncapped poly(arylene ether) with a cyclic anhydride capping agent.
- cyclic anhydride capping agents include, for example, maleic anhydride, succinic anhydride, glutaric anhydride, adipic anhydride, phthalic anhydride, and the like.
- the capped poly(arylene ether) may be formed by the reaction of an uncapped poly(arylene ether) with a capping agent.
- Capping agents include compounds known in the literature to react with phenolic groups. Such compounds include both monomers and polymers containing, for example, anhydride, acid chloride, epoxy, carbonate, ester, isocyanate, cyanate ester, or alkyl halide radicals. Capping agents are not limited to organic compounds as, for example, phosphorus and sulfur based capping agents also are included.
- capping agents include, for example, acetic anhydride, succinic anhydride, maleic anhydride, salicylic anhydride, polyesters comprising salicylate units, homopolyesters of salicylic acid, acrylic anhydride, methacrylic anhydride, glycidyl acrylate, glycidyl methacrylate, acetyl chloride, benzoyl chloride, diphenyl carbonates such as di(4-nitrophenyl)carbonate, acryloyl esters, methacryloyl esters, acetyl esters, phenylisocyanate, 3-isopropenyl- ⁇ , ⁇ -dimethylphenylisocyanate, cyanatobenzene, 2,2- bis(4-cyanatophenyl)propane, 3-( ⁇ -chloromethyl)styrene.
- diphenyl carbonates such as di(4-nitrophenyl)carbonate
- acryloyl esters methacrylo
- the curable composition further comprises an alkenyl aromatic monomer
- the capped poly(arylene ether) is be prepared by reaction of an uncapped poly(arylene ether) with an anhydride in the alkenyl aromatic monomer as solvent.
- a capping catalyst may be employed in the reaction of an uncapped poly(arylene ether) with an anhydride.
- Such compounds include those known to the art that are capable of catalyzing condensation of phenols with the capping agents described above.
- Useful materials include, but are not limited to, basic compounds including, for example, basic compound hydroxide salts such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, tetraalkylammonium hydroxides, and the like; tertiary alkylamines such as tributyl amine, triethylamine, dimethylbenzylamine, dimethylbutylamine and the like; tertiary mixed alkyl-arylamines and substituted derivatives thereof such as N,N-dimethylaniline; heterocyclic amines such as imidazoles, pyridines, and substituted derivatives thereof such as 2-methylimidazole, 2-vinylimidazole, 4-(dimethylamino)pyridine, 4-(l-pyrrolino)
- the functionalized poly(arylene ether) may be a ring-functionalized poly(arylene ether).
- the ring-functionalized poly(arylene ether) is a poly(arylene ether) comprising repeating structural units of the formula
- each L -L is independently hydrogen, a Cj-C 1 alkyl group, an alkenyl group, or an alkynyl group; wherein the alkenyl group is represented by
- L -L are independently hydrogen or methyl, and a is an integer from 0 to 4; wherein the alkynyl group is represented by
- L 8 is hydrogen, methyl, or ethyl
- b is an integer from 0 to 4
- about 0.02 mole percent to about 25 mole percent of the total L'-L 4 substituents in the ring-functionalized poly(arylene ether) are alkenyl and/or alkynyl groups.
- the ring-functionalized poly(arylene ether) may be prepared according to known methods.
- an unfunctionalized poly(arylene ether) such as poly(2,6- dimethyl-l,4-phenylene ether) may be metallized with a reagent such as n-butyl lithium and subsequently reacted with an alkenyl halide such as allyl bromide and/or an ⁇ l ynyl halide such as propargyl bromide.
- a reagent such as n-butyl lithium
- an alkenyl halide such as allyl bromide and/or an ⁇ l ynyl halide such as propargyl bromide.
- the functionalized poly(arylene ether) is the product of the melt reaction of a poly(arylene ether) and an ⁇ , ⁇ -unsaturated carbonyl compound or a ⁇ -hydroxy carbonyl compound to produce an acid- or anhydride-functionalized poly(arylene ether).
- acid and anhydride functionality may be present.
- ⁇ , ⁇ -unsaturated carbonyl compounds include, for example, fumaric acid, maleic acid, maleic anhydride, itaconic acid, itaconic anhydride, citraconic acid, citraconic anhydride, as well as various derivatives of the foregoing and similar compounds.
- Examples of ⁇ -hydroxy carbonyl compounds include, for example, citric acid, malic acid, and the like. Such functionalization is typically carried out by melt mixing the poly(arylene ether) with the desired carbonyl compound at a temperature of about 190 to about 290°C.
- the composition may comprise a functionalized poly(arylene ether) having a number average molecular weight of about 1 ,000 to about 25,000 atomic mass units (AMU). Within this range, it may be preferable to use a functionalized poly(arylene ether) having a number average molecular weight of at least about 2,000 AMU, more preferably at least about 4,000 AMU. In another embodiment, the composition may comprise a functionalized poly(arylene ether) having an intrinsic viscosity of about 0.05 to about 0.6 deciliters per gram (dL/g) as measured in chloroform at 25 °C.
- dL/g deciliters per gram
- the functionorializc ⁇ p ⁇ iy ⁇ aryione ether) intrinsic viscosity may preferably be at least about 0.08 dL/g, more preferably at least about 0.1 dL/g. Also within this range, the functionalized poly(arylene ether) intrinsic viscosity may preferably be up to about 0.5 dL/g, still more preferably up to about 0.4 dL/g. Generally, the intrinsic viscosity of a functionalized poly(arylene ether) will vary insignificantly from the intrinsic viscosity of the corresponding unfunctionalized poly(arylene ether).
- the intrinsic viscosity of a functionalized poly(arylene ether) will generally be within 10% of that of the unfunctionalized poly(arylene ether). It is expressly c ⁇ tempiat ⁇ d to employ blends of at least two functionalized poly(arylene ether)s having different molecular weights and intrinsic viscosities.
- the composition may comprise a blend of at least two functionalized poly(arylene ethers). Such blends may be prepared from individually prepared and isolated functionalized poly(arylene ethers). Alternatively, such blends may be prepared by reacting a single poly(arylene ether) with at least two functionalizing agents.
- a poly(arylene ether) may be reacted with two capping agents, or a poly(arylene ether) may be metallized and reacted with two unsaturated alkylating agents.
- a mixture of at least two poly(arylene ether) resins having different monomer compositions and/or molecular weights may be reacted with a single functionalizing agent.
- the composition may, optionally, comprise a blend of a functionalized poly(arylene ether) resin and an unfunctionalized poly(arylene ether) resin, and these two components may, optionally, have different intrinsic viscosities.
- the curable composition may comprise about 5 to about 90 parts by weight of the functionalized poly(arylene ether) per 100 parts by weight total of the functionalized poly(arylene ether) and the acryloyl monomer.
- the amount of the functionalized poly(arylene ether) resin may preferably be at least about 10 parts by weight, more preferably at least about 15 parts by weight.
- the amount of the functionalized poly(arylene ether) resin may preferably be up about 80 parts by weight, more preferably up to about 60 parts by weight, still more preferably up to about 50 parts by weight.
- the composition comprises an acryloyl monomer.
- the acryloyl monomsr comprises at least one acrylcy; moiety having the structure
- R 18 and R 1 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C]-C] 2 alkyl, and wherein R 18 and R 19 may be disposed either cis or trans about the carbon-carbon double bond.
- acryloyl monomers having the above structure include, for example, unsaturated polyester resins obtained by reaction of at least one polyhydric alcohol with at least one polybasic acid comprising an unsaturated polybasic acid. Suitable unsaturated polyester resins are described, for example, in U.S. Patent No. 6,521,703 to Zarnoch et al.
- the acryloyl monomer comprises at least one acryloyl moiety having the structure
- R 20 -R 22 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C 1 -C 12 hydrocarbyl, C 2 -Cj 8 hydrocarbyloxycarbonyl, nitrile, formyl, carboxylate, imidate, and thiocarboxylate.
- the acryloyl monomer comprises at least two acryloyl moieties. In another embodiment, the acryloyl monomer comprises at least three acryloyl moieties.
- Suitable acryloyl monomers include, for example, trimethylolpropane tri(meth)acrylate, 1 ,6-hexanediol di(meth)acrylate, neopentyl glycol di(meth)acryl te, ethylene glycol di(meth)acrylate, propylene glycol i(meth)acrylate, cyclohexanedi than !
- the composition may comprise about 10 to about 95 parts acryloyl monomer per 100 parts by weight total of the functionalized poly(arylene ether) and the acryloyl monomer.
- the amount of the acryloyl monomer may preferably be at least about 20 parts by weight, more preferably at least about 30 parts by weight, still more preferably at least about 40 parts by weight.
- the amount of the acryloyl monomer may preferably be up to about 90 parts by weight, more preferably up to about 85 parts by weight, still more preferably up to about 80 parts by weight.
- composition comprises a phosphorus flame retardant having the formula
- M d+ is a metal ion or an onium ion; d is 1, 2, 3, or 4 according to the identity 4 of M and its oxidation state; each occurrence of R and R is independently C ⁇ -Cj 8 hydrocarbyl; and each occurrence of m and n is 0 or 1.
- M d+ is a metal ion
- M may be, for example Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Zn, Fe, Zr, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Li, Na, or K.
- M d+ may be, for example, Mg 2+ , Ca 2+ , Al 3+ , Sb 3+ , Sn 4+ , Ge 4+ , Ti 4+ , Zn 2+ , Fe 2+ , Fe 3+ , Ce 3+ , Ce 4+ , Bi 3+ , Sr 2+ , Mn 2+ , Mn 3+ , Mn 4+ , Li + , Na + , or K + .
- M + is A1 3+ or Zn 2+ .
- the ion M d+ may also be an onium cation, such as an ammonium cation (including mono-, di-, tri-, and tetra-(C ⁇ -C ⁇ )-hydrocarbyl ammonium cations), a phosphonium cation (including mono-, di-, tri-, and tetra-( - Cj )-hydrocarbyl phosphonium cations), or a sulfonium cation (including mono-, di-, and tri-(C]-C 12 )-hydrocarbyl sulfonium cations).
- M d+ is Al 3+ .
- each occurrence of R 23 and R 24 is independently C C ⁇ alkyl. In another embodiment, each occurrence of R 23 and R 24 is methyl or ethyl. In one embodiment, each occurrence of m and n is zero.
- Suitable phosphorus flame retardants include, for example, metal salts of dimethylphosphinate, diethylphosphinate, di-n-propylphosphinate, di-n-butylphosphinate, di-n- hexylphosphinate, dicyclohexylphosphinate, di-2-ethylhexylphosphinate, diphenylphosphinate, di-o-tolylphosphinate, dimethylphosphonate, diethylphosphonate, di-n-propylphosphonate, di-n-butylphosphonate, di-n- hexylphosphonate, dicyclohexylphosphonate, di-2-ethylhexylphos
- a preferred phosphorus flame retardant is aluminum tris(diethylphosphinate). Preparation of phosphorus flame retardants is described, for example, in U.S. Patent Nos. 6,255,371 and 6,547,992 to Schlosser et al., and 6,355,832 and 6,534,673 to Weferling et al.
- the composition may comprise about 0.1 to about 50 parts by weight of the phosphorus flame retardant per 100 parts by weight total of the functionalized poly(arylene ether) and the acryloyl monomer.
- the phosphorus flame retardant amount may preferably be at least about 1 part by weight, more preferably at least about 4 parts by weight, still more preferably at least about 8 parts by weight.
- the phosphorus flame retardant amount may preferably be up to about 40 parts by weight, more preferably up to about 30 parts by weight, still more preferably up to about 20 parts by weight.
- composition may, optionally, comprise additional flame retardants.
- composition comprises an aromatic bisphosphoramidate flame retardant of the formula
- A is a monocyclic aromatic radical and D 1 is a C 1- primary or secondary alkyl radical or both D 1 radicals taken together are ethyl ene.
- the monocyclic aromatic radical A may be, for example, an aromatic hydrocarbon radical or substituted aromatic hydrocarbon radical wherein the substituent(s) may be, for example, alkyl, alkoxy, nitro or carbalkoxy groups.
- the preferred aromatic radicals are phenyl, 2,6- dialkylphenyl (especially 2,6-xylyl), and 2,3,6-trialkylphenyl or 2,4,6-trialkylphenyl (especially 2,3,6-trimethylphenyl or 2,4,6-trimethylphenyl).
- Each D 1 radical is primaiy or secondary C 1- alkyl, preferably methyl, or both of said radicals taken together are ethylene.
- Bisphosphoramidates of the desired molecular structure may be prepared by the reaction of a corresponding secondary diamine such as piperazine or N,N'-dimethylethylenediamine with a diaryl chlorophosphate of the formula (AO) 2 POCl in the presence of a tertiary amine. This method of preparation is described in Talley, J. Chem. Eng. Data, volume 33, pages 221-222 (1988).
- the aromatic bisphosphoramidate may be used in an amount of about 0.1 to about 30 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight total of the functionalized poly(arylene ether) and the acryloyl monomer.
- composition optionally comprises an aromatic polyphosphate flame retardant having the formula
- each occurrence of R 6 -R 8 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C J -C J S hydrocarbyl, C 2 - 2 hydrocarbyloxycarbonyl, nitrile, formyl, carboxylate, imidate, and thiocarboxylate; r is 2 to about 20; and each occurrence of s is 0, 1 , or 2, with the proviso that at least one occurrence of s is 1.
- each occurrence of R 6 is hydrogen or methyl
- each occurrence of R 7 and R 8 is hydrogen
- r is 2 to about 10
- each occurrence of s is 1.
- the aromatic polyphosphate flame retardant may be prepared by reacting phenyl dichlorophosphate with an excess of the dihydroxybenzene of interest in the presence of magnesium or aluminum chloride to give the bis(hydroxyphenyl) phenyl phosphate; this material is then reacted with the appropriate acryloyl chloride in the presence of an acid acceptor such as a tertiary amine to give the structure of interest.
- the aromatic polyphosphate flame retardant may be used in an amount of about 0.1 to about 30 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight total of the functionalized poly(arylene ether) and the acryloyl monomer.
- the composition may, optionally, include additional flame retardants including, for example, antimony oxides (e.g., Sb 2 O 5 and Sb 2 O 3 ), magnesium hydroxide, the diglycidyl ether of tetrabromobisphenol A, dibromostyrenes, and the like.
- additional flame retardants including, for example, antimony oxides (e.g., Sb 2 O 5 and Sb 2 O 3 ), magnesium hydroxide, the diglycidyl ether of tetrabromobisphenol A, dibromostyrenes, and the like.
- the composition may, optionally, comprise a nitrogen-containing flame retardant.
- Suitable nitrogen-containing flame retardants include triazines, guanidines, cyanurates, isocyanurates, ammonium polyphosphates, and the like, and mixtures thereof.
- Suitable triazines include those having the formula
- R 25 ' R 26 ' and R 27 are each independently C ⁇ -C 12 alkyl, C ⁇ -C ⁇ 2 alkoxyl, C 6 -C ⁇ 2 aryl, amino, -C ⁇ alkyl-substituted amino, or hydrogen.
- Preferred triazines include melamine (Chemical Abstracts Service Registry No. 108-78-1), melam (3576-88-3), melem (1502-47-2), melon (32518-77-7), ammeline (645-92-1), ammelide (645-93- 2), ureidomelamine (16439-79-5), acetoguanamine (542-02-9), benzoguanamine (91- 76-9), and the like.
- Triazines further include salts and adducts of these compounds with boric acid, phosphoric acid.
- Examples include melamine phosphate, melamine pyrophosphate, and melamine polyphosphate.
- Suitable guanidine compounds include guanidine, aminoguanidine, and the like; and their salts and adducts with boric acid, carbonic acid, phosphoric acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, and the like; and mixtures thereof.
- Suitable cyanurate and isocyanurate compounds include the salts and adducts of the triazine compounds with cyanuric acid and isocyanuric acid, such as melamine cyanurate and melamine isocyanurate.
- the nitrogen-containing flame retardants are known in the art, as are methods for their preparation, and many are commercially available.
- the nitrogen-containing flame retardant synergist comprises a melamine polyphosphate represented by the formula
- g has an average value of about 3 to about 10,000, and the ratio of f to g is about 0.5:1 to about 1.7:1.
- the average value of g specifically may be at least about 5, more specifically at least about 10.
- the average value of g specifically may be up to about 1,000, more specifically up to about 500.
- the ratio of f to-g specifically may be at least about 0.7:1, more specifically at least about 0.9:1.
- the ratio of f to g specifically may be up to about 1.3:1, more specifically up to about 1.1 :1.
- Melamine polyphosphates may be prepared by reacting polyphosphoric acid and melamine, as described in U.S. Patent No. 6,025,419 to Kasowski et al., or by heating melamine pyrophosphate under nitrogen at 290°C to constant weight, as described in International Patent Application No. WO 98/08898 Al to Jacobson et al.
- the nitrogen-containing flame retardant may be used in an amount of about 0.1 to about 30 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight total of the functionalized poly(arylene ether) and the acryloyl monomer.
- the nitrogen-containing flame retardant synergist amount specifically may be at least about 0.5 parts by weight, even more specifically at least about 0.8 parts by weight.
- the nitrogen-containing flame retardant synergist amount specifically may be up to about 25 parts by weight, more preferably up to about 20 parts by weight.
- the composition comprises the phosphorus flame retardant and the nitrogen-containing flame retardant.
- the weight ratio of the phosphorus flame retardant to the nitrogen-containing flame retardant may be about 1 :1 to about 100:1. Within this range, the ratio specifically may be at least about 2:1, more specifically at least about 5:1. Also within this range, the ratio may specifically be up to about 50:1, more specifically up to about 25:1. Any of the above flame retardants may, optionally, be used in combination with conventional flame retardants for polyphenylene ether compositions such as, for example, resorcinol bis(diphenyl phosphate), or bisphenol A ⁇ is(diphcu ⁇ phosphate).
- the composition may, optionally, further comprise an alkenyl aromatic monomer.
- the alkenyl aromatic monomer may have the formula
- each occurrence of R 16 is independently hydrogen or Cj-C 18 hydrocarbyl; each occurrence of R is independently halogen, C ! -C 12 alkyl, C ⁇ -C 12 alkoxyl, or C 6 -C 18 aryl; p is 1 to 4; and q is 0 to 5. Unspecified positions on the aromatic ring are substituted with hydrogen atoms.
- Suitable alkenyl aromatic monomers include, for example, styrene, ⁇ -methylstyrene, 2-methylstyrene, 3-methylstyrene, 4- methylstyrene, 2-t-butylstyrene, 3 -t-butyl styrene, 4-t-butylstyrene, 1,3-divinylbenzene, 1 ,4-divinylbenzene, 1,3-diisopropenylbenzene, 1 ,4-diisopropenylbenzene, styrenes having from 1 to 5 halogen substituents on the aromatic ring, and the like, and combinations thereof.
- the composition comprises an alkenyl aromatic monomer
- it may be present at about 10 to about 500 parts by weight alkenyl aromatic monomer per 100 parts by weight total of the functionalized poly(arylene ether) and the acryloyl monomer.
- an alkenyl aromatic monomer amount of at least about 25 parts by weight,' more preferably at least about 50 parts by weight.
- an alkenyl aromatic monomer amount of up to about 300 parts by weight, more preferably up to about 100 parts by weight.
- the composition may, optionally, further comprise an allylic monomer.
- Suitable allylic monomers include, for example, diallvl phthalate, diallyl isophthalate, triallyl mellitate, triallyl mesate, triallyl benzenes, triallyl cyanurate, triallyl isocyanurate, mixtures thereof, partial polymerization products prepared therefrom, and the like.
- the composition comprises an allylic monomer
- it may be present at about 10 to about 500 parts by weight allylic monomer per 100 parts by weight total of the functionalized poly(arylene ether) and the acryloyl monomer. Within this range, it may be preferable to use an allylic monomer amount of at least about 25 parts by weight, more preferably at least about 50 parts by weight. Also within this range, it may be preferable t ⁇ use an allylic monomer amount of up to about 300 parts by weight, more preferably up to about 100 parts by weight.
- the curable composition may, optionally, further comprise a curing catalyst to increase the curing rate of the unsaturated components.
- Curing catalysts also referred to as initiators, are well known to the art and may be used to initiate the polymerization, cure or crosslink any of numerous thermoplastics and thermosets including unsaturated polyester, vinyl ester and allylic thermosets.
- Non-limiting examples of curing catalysts are those described in U.S. Patent Nos. 5,407,972 to Smith et al., and 5,218,030 to Katayose et al.
- the curing catalyst for the unsaturated portion of the thermoset may include any compound capable of producing free radicals at elevated temperatures.
- Such curing catalysts may include both peroxy and non-peroxy based radical initiators.
- peroxy initiators examples include, for example, benzoyl peroxide, dicumyl peroxide, methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, lauryl peroxide, cyclohexanone peroxide, t-butyl hydroperoxide, t-butyl benzene hydroperoxide, t-butyl peroctoate, 2,5-dimethylhexane-2,5-dihydroperoxide, 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(t-butylperoxy)-hex-3-yne, di-t-butylperoxide, t-butylcumyl peroxide, ⁇ , ⁇ ' -bis(t-butylperoxy-m-isopropyl)benzene,
- Typical non-peroxy initiators include, for example, 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-diphenylbutane, 2,3-trimethylsilyloxy-2,3-diphenylbutane, and the like, and mixtures comprising at least one of the foregoing curing catalysts.
- the curing catalyst for the unsaturated portion of the thermoset may further include any compound capable of initiating anionic polymerization of the unsaturated components.
- Such anionic polymerization catalysts include, for example, alkali metal amides, such as sodium amide (NaNH ) and lithium diethyl amide (LiN(C 2 H 5 ) 2 ); alkali metal and ammonium salts of Ci- o alkoxides; alkali metal and ammonium hydroxides; alkali metal cyanides; organometallic compounds such as the alkyl lithium compound n-butyl lithium and the Grignard reagent phenyl magnesium broji ' i c, ai ⁇ u me like; and combinations comprising at least one of the foregoing anionic polymerization catalysts.
- alkali metal amides such as sodium amide (NaNH ) and lithium diethyl amide (LiN(C 2 H 5 ) 2 )
- alkali metal and ammonium salts of Ci- o alkoxides alkali metal and ammonium hydroxides
- alkali metal cyanides organometallic compounds
- the curing catalyst may comprise t-butylperoxybenzoate or dicumyl peroxide.
- the curing catalyst may promote curing at a temperature of about 0°C to about 200°C.
- the curing catalyst may be used in an amount of about 0.1 to about 10 parts by weight per 100 parts total of the functionalized poly(arylene ether) and the acryloyl monomer. Within this range, it may be preferred to use a curing catalyst amount of at least about 0.5 parts by weight, more preferably at least about 1 part by weight. Also within this range, it may be preferred to use a curing catalyst amount of up to about 5 parts by weight, more preferably up to about 3 parts by weight.
- the curable composition may, optionally, further comprise a curing promoter to decrease the gel time.
- Suitable curing promoters include transition metal salts and complexes such as cobalt naphthanate; and organic bases such as N,N-dimethylaniline (DMA) and N,N-diethylaniline (DEA).
- DMA N,N-dimethylaniline
- DEA N,N-diethylaniline
- cobalt naphthanate and DMA are used in combination.
- the promoter may be used in an amount of about 0.05 to about 3 parts, per 100 parts total of the functionalized poly( aryl ene ether) and the acryloyl monomer.
- the composition may, optionally, further comprise a curing inhibitor, which functions to prevent premature curing of the composition.
- Suitable curing inhibitors include, for example, diazoaminobenzene, phenylacetylene, sym-trinitrobenzene, p-benzoquinone, acetaldehyde, aniline condensates, N,N'-dibutyl-o-phenylenediamine, N-butyl-p- aininophenol, 2,4,6-triphenylphenoxyi, pyrogallol, catech ⁇ l, hydroquinone, C ⁇ -C 6 - alkyl-substituted catechols, dialkylhydroquinone, 2,4,6-dichloronitrophenol, halogen- ortho-nitrophenols, alkoxyhydroquinone, mono- and di- and polysulfides of phenols and catechols, thiols and oximes and hydrazones of quinone,
- Preferred curing inhibitors include benzoquinone, hydroquinone, and tert-butylcatechol.
- the curing inhibitor amount may be about 0.01 to about 10 parts by weight, per 100 ans by weight toiai of the functionalized poly(arylene ether) resin and the acryloyl monomer. Within this range, the curing inhibitor amount may preferably be at least about 0.1 part by weight. Also within this range, the curing inhibitor amount may preferably be up to about 2 parts by weight.
- the composition may further comprise one or more fillers, including particulate fillers and fibrous fillers.
- fillers including particulate fillers and fibrous fillers.
- fillers well known to the art include those described in "Plastic Additives Handbook, 4 th Edition" R. Gachter and H. Muller (eds.), P.P. Klemchuck (assoc. ed.) Hanser Publishers, New York 1993, pages 901- 948.
- a particulate filler is herein defined as a filler having an average aspect ratio less than about 5:1.
- Non-limiting examples of fillers include silica powder, such as fused silica and crystalline silica; boron-nitride powder and boron-silicate powders for obtaining cured products having high thermal conductivity, low dielectric constant and low dielectric loss tangent; the above-mentioned powder as well as alumina, and magnesium oxide (or magnesia) for high temperature conductivity; and fillers, such as wollastonite including surface-treated wollastonite, calcium sulfate (in its anhydrous, hemihydrated, dihydrated, or trihydrated forms), calcium carbonate including chalk, limestone, marble and synthetic, precipitated calcium carbonates, generally in the form of a ground particulate which often comprises 98+% CaCO 3 with the remainder being other inorganics such as magnesium carbonate, iron oxide, and alumino- silicates; surface-treated calcium carbonates; talc, including fibrous, modular, needle shaped, and lamellar talc; glass spheres, both hollow
- Preferred particulate fillers include fused silica having an average particle size of about 1 to about 50 micrometers.
- a particularly preferred particulate filler comprises a first fused silica having a median particle size of about 0.03 micrometer to less than 1 micrometer, and a second fused silica having a median particle size of at least 1 micrometer to about 30 micrometers.
- the preferred fused silicas have essentially spherical particles, typically achieved by re-melting.
- the first fused silica may preferably have a median particle size of at least about 0.1 micrometer, preferably at least about 0.2 micrometer.
- the first fused silica may preferably have a median particle size of up to about 0.9 micrometer, more preferably up to about 0.8 micrometer.
- the second fused silica may preferably have a median particle size of at least about 2 micrometers, preferably at least about 4 micrometers.
- the second fused silica may preferably have a median particle size of up to about 25 micrometers, more preferably up to about 20 micrometers.
- the composition comprises the first fused silica and the second fused silica in a weight ratio of about 70:30 to about 99:1, preferably about 80:20 to about 95:5.
- Fibrous fillers include short inorganic fibers, including processed mineral fibers such as those derived from blends comprising at least one of aluminum silicates, aluminum oxides, magnesium oxides, and calcium sulfate hemihydrate. Also included among fibrous fillers are single crystal fibers or "whiskers" including silicon carbide, alumina, boron carbide, carbon, iron, nickel, copper. Also included among fibrous fillers are glass fibers, including textile glass fibers such as E, A, C, ECR, R, S, D, and NE glasses and quartz. Preferred fibrous fillers include glass fibers having a diameter of about 5 to about 25 micrometers and a length before compounding of about 0.5 to about 4 centimeters. Many other suitable fillers are described in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2001/0053820 Al to Yeager et al.
- the formulation may also contain adhesion promoters to improve adhesion of the thermosetting resin to the filler or to an external coating or substrate. Also possible is treatment of the aforementioned inorganic fillers with adhesion promoter to improve adhesion.
- Adhesion promoters include chromium complexes, silanes, titanates, zirco- aluminates, propylene maleic anhydride copolymers, reactive cellulose esters and the like. Chromium complexes include those sold by DuPont under the tradename VOLAN®.
- Particularly useful examples of coupling agents are those having the structure (RO) 3 SiY.
- Typical examples include vinyl triethoxysilane, vinyl tris(2-methoxy)silane, phenyl trimethoxysilane, ⁇ -methacryloxypropyltrimethoxy silane, ⁇ -aminopropyltriethoxysilane, ⁇ -glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane, ⁇ -mercaptopropyltrimethoxysilane, and the like.
- Silanes further include molecules lacking a reactive functional group, such as, for example, trimethoxyphenylsilane. Titanates include those developed by S. J. Monte et al. in Ann. Chem. Tech Conf. SPI (1980), Ann. Tech Conf. Reinforced Plastics and Composite Inst.
- the adhesion promoter may be included in the thermosetting resin itself, or coated onto any of the fillers described above to improve adhesion between the filler and the thermosetting resin.
- such promoters may be used to coat a silicate fiber or filler to improve adhesion of the resin matrix.
- the particulate filler may be used in an amount of about 5 to about 95 weight percent, based on the total weight of the composiiiou. Within this range, it may be preferable to use a particulate filler amount of at least about 20 weight percent, more preferably at least about 40 weight percent. Also within this range, it may be preferable to use a particulate filler amount of up to about 93 weight percent, more preferably up to about 91 weight percent.
- the fibrous filler may be used in an amount of about 2 to about 80 weight percent, based on the total weight of the composition. Within this range, it may be preferred to use a fibrous filler amount of at least about 5 weight percent, more preferably at least about 10 weight percent, yet more preferably at least about 15 weight percent. Also within this range, it may be preferred to use a fibrous filler amount of up to about 60 weight percent, more preferably up to about 40 weight percent, still more preferably up to about 30 weight percent.
- the aforementioned fillers may be added to the thermosetting resin without any treatment, or after surface treatment, generally with an adhesion promoter.
- the curable composition may, optionally, further comprise one or more additives known in the art, such as, for example, dyes, pigments, colorants, antioxidants, heat stabilizers, light stabilizers, plasticizers, lubricants, flow modifiers, drip retardants, antiblocking agents, antistatic agents, flow-promoting agents, processing aids, substrate adhesion agents, mold release agents, toughening agents, low-profile additives, stress-relief additives, and the like, and combinations thereof.
- additives known in the art, such as, for example, dyes, pigments, colorants, antioxidants, heat stabilizers, light stabilizers, plasticizers, lubricants, flow modifiers, drip retardants, antiblocking agents, antistatic agents, flow-promoting agents, processing aids, substrate adhesion agents, mold release agents, toughening agents, low-profile additives, stress-relief additives, and the like, and combinations thereof.
- additives known in the art such as, for example, dyes, pigments, colorants, antioxidant
- One embodiment is a curable composition, comprising: a (meth)acrylate-capped poly(2,6-dim ethyl- 1,4-phenyl ene ether) resin, a (meth)acrylate-capped poly(2,6- dimethyl-l,4-phenylene ether-co-2,3,6-trimethyl- 1,4-phenyl ene ether) resin, or a mixture thereof; an acryloyl monomer selected from trimethylolpropane tri(meth)acrylate, hexanediol di(meth)acrylate, cyclohexanedimethanol di(meth)acrylate, methacryloxypropyl trimethoxysilane, ethoxylated (2) bisphenol A di(meth)acrylate, or a mixture thereof; an aluminophosphorus flame retardant having the formula
- each occurrence of R 23 and R 2 is independently C ⁇ -C 6 alkyl, and each occurrence of m and n is 0; and fused silica.
- Another embodiment is a curable composition, comprising: about 5 to abut 40 parts by weight of a (meth)acrylate-capped poly(2,6-dimethyl-l,4-phenylene ether) resin, a (meth)acrylate-capped poly(2,6-dimethyl- 1 ,4-phenylene ether-co-2,3 ,6-trimethyl- 1 ,4- phenylene ether) resin, or a mixture thereof; about 60 to about 9 parts by weight of an acryloyl monomer selected from trimethylolpropane tri(meth)acrylate, hexanediol di(meth)acrylate, cyclohexanedimethanol di(meth)acrylate, methacryloxypropyl trimethoxysilane, ethoxylated (2) bisphenol A di(meth)acrylate, or a mixture thereof; about 1 to about 50 parts by weight of aluminum tris(diethylphosphinate); and about 100 to about 2,000 parts by
- Another embodiment is a method of preparing a curable composition, comprising: blending a functionalized poly(arylene ether) resin; an acryloyl monomer; and a phosphorus flame retardant having the formula
- M d+ is a metal ion or an onium ion; d is 1, 2, 3, or 4 according to the identity of M and its oxidation state; each occurrence of R 23 and R 24 is independently C ⁇ -C 18 hydrocarbyl; and each occurrence of m and n is 0 or 1, to form an intimate blend.
- the composition may be prepared by forming an intimate blend comprising the functionalized poly(arylene ether), the acryloyl monomer, and the phosphorus flame retardant.
- the composition may be prepared directly from an unfunctionalized poly(arylene ether) by dissolving the uncapped poly(arylene ether) in a portion of the alkenyl aromatic monomer, adding a capping agent to form the capped poly(arylene ether) in the presence of the alkenyl aromatic monomer, and adding the acryloyl monomer, the phosphorus flame retardant, and any other components to form the thermoset composition.
- the composition may, for example, be cured thermally or by using irradiation techniques, including radio frequency heating, UV irradiation and electron beam irradiation.
- the temperature selected may be about 80° to about 300°C.
- the heating period may be about 5 seconds to about 24 hours.
- Curing may be staged to produce a partially cured and often tack-free resin, which then is fully cured by heating for longer periods or at higher temperatures.
- One embodiment is a cured composition obtained by curing any of the above- described curable compositions. It will be understood that the term “curing” includes partially curing and fully curing. Because the components of the curable composition may react with each other during curing, the cured compositions may be described as comprising the reaction products of the curable composition components.
- Another embodiment is an article comprising any of the cured compositions.
- the curable composition is useful for fabricating a wide range of articles, and it is particularly suitable for use as an encapsulant for electronic devices.
- the composition exhibits highly desirable properties.
- the cured composition may exhibit a UL94 flammability rating of V-l, preferably, V-0, at a thickness of 1 to 10 millimeters,
- the cured composition may exhibit a glass transition temperature of at least 120°C, preferably at least 130°C, more preferably at least 140 °C.
- the cured composition also exhibits low moisture absorption that is highly reversible.
- the cured composition dried ⁇ i 24 hours ai I ⁇ 5°-C exhibits a weight difference less than ⁇ 0.05%), preferably less than ⁇ 0.02%, more preferably less than ⁇ 0.01%), after exposure to 168 hours at 85°C and 85%> relative humidity and redrying for 24 hours at 115°C.
- ⁇ 0.05%> it is meant that the absolute value of the weight change is less than 0.05%.
- compositions were prepared and molded using the components and amounts summarized in Table 1, where all amounts are expressed as parts by weight (pbw).
- a methacrylate-capped poly(2,6-dimethyl-l,4-phenylene ether) resin (“Methacrylate- capped PPE") having an intrinsic viscosity of about 0.3 deciliters per gram was prepared according to procedures described in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2001/0053820 Al to Yeager et al.
- Fused silicas were obtained from Denka as FB-74 having an average particle size of 30.4 micrometers and a surface area of 1.6 meter 2 /gram, and FS-20 having an average particle size of 5.0 micrometers and a surface area of 6.7 meter 2 /gram.
- Hexanediol diacrylate was obtained from Sartomer as SR238.
- Trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate (TMPTMA) was obtained from Sartomer as SR350.
- Methacryloxypropyl trimethoxysilane (MAPTMS) was obtained from Dow Corning as Z-6030.
- a conductive carbon black was obtained as Printex XE-2 from Degussa.
- Triphenyl phosphate was obtained from Akzo Nobel.
- Piperazine bis(di-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)phosphoramidate) (sometimes referred to as piperazine diphosphonate ester) was prepared by the reaction of 2,6-dimethylphenol (GE Plastics) with phosphorus oxychloride in the presence of magnesium chloride to give xylyl dichlorophosphate, which was further reacted in methylene chloride solvent with piperazine (Aldrich) in the presence of triethylamine (Aldrich) to give the desired product.
- Aluminum tris(diethylphosphinate) was obtained as OP930 from Clariant.
- a dried colloidal powder of antimony pentoxide was obtained from Nyacol as Nyacol A1590.
- Molding compounds were prepared as follows. The fused silicas were combined with the MAPTMS in a plastic container. The container was then placed into a two-axis, centrifugal mixer and allowed to mix for 15 seconds at 1400 ⁇ m. The container was then allowed to stand and cool for 5 minutes. After cooling, the methacrylate-capped poly(2,6-dimethyl-l,4-phenylene ether) was added to the container, which was again placed in the centrifugal mixer and allowed to mix for 15 seconds at 1400 ⁇ m, allowed to stand and cool for 1 minute, and then mixed again for 15 seconds at 1400 ⁇ m. The remaining components of the formulation were then added and the resulting mixture was gently folded together with a spatula.
- the mixture was again placed in the centrifugal mixer and allowed to mix for 15 second at 1400 ⁇ m. After the compound was allowed to cool, it was placed in a two-roll mill for further mixing.
- the mill utilized a chilled roll (35°C) and a hot roll (50-70°C) and ran at a speed of about 8-16 meters/minute and roll ratio of 1:1-2:1.
- the gap in the nip was set initially at 0.5 millimeters and was decreased to 0.25 millimeters as mixing progressed.
- the molding compound was allowed to mix on the two-roll mill for 6-10 minutes, during which the compound was cut from the roll 10 times. After mixing was complete, the compound was cut from the two-roll mill and placed in a sealed jar for storage in a freezer.
- Test samples were prepared from the molding compound by first compression molding the material into 3.175 millimeter thick disks, and then cutting the disks into the appropriately sized bars for testing. Compression molding of the molding compound was performed at 150°C under a pressure of 4.82-6.89 megapascals. A cure time of 5 minutes was sufficient for the 3.175 millimeter thick part. After compression molding, the plaques were post-cured in a circulating air oven at 175°C for 1 hour. After post-curing the 3.175 millimeter thick plaques were cut into 1.27 centimeter wide strips using a diamond-wheeled wet saw of the kind typically used for cutting ceramic floor tile. The 1.27 centimeter wide by 3.175 millimeter thick strips were then cut to length for testing.
- Coupons used for moisture gain testing were then sanded smooth on their cut edges using 180, 220, and then 400 grit sandpaper. The molded surfaces were not sanded. After sanding was completed, the c ⁇ u u ⁇ s were again cleaned in isopropyl alcohol and again dried in an open-air oven at l lO°C for 2 hours.
- Flammability testing was conducted according to Underwriter's Laboratory procedure UL94 using samples 3.175 millimeters (one-eighth inch) thick and 12.7 millimeters (one-half inch) wide.
- Glass transition temperatures (T g ) and coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE) were determined by thermal mechanical analysis according to ASTM D6341. CTE values are expressed in units of parts per million (ppm), which are equivalent to micrometers/meter/°C.
- Thermal Mechanical Analysis (TMA) was performed on a TA 2950 TMA Thermo Mechanical Analyzer. Experimental parameters were set at: 0.05 Newton of force, nitrogen purge, and 1.0 sec/point sampling interval.
- the sample temperature was ramped at 5°C/min from 25°C to 250°C then cooled at 10°C/min to 0°C.
- the second heat ramped from 0°C at 5°C/min to 250°C. Data was reported from the second heat. CTE values were measured both above and below the glass transition temperature.
- Moisture abso ⁇ tion of the materials was determined by measuring the weight of a given coupon before and after conditioning in a controlled humidity chamber. Prior to conditioning the coupons were cut to the dimensions of 6.35 x 1.27 x 0.3175 centimeters, dried for 1 hour at 115°C, and then weighed to the nearest 0.0001 gram. After conditioning for 168 hours, at 85°C and 85 % relative humidity, the coupons were immediately weighed and then allowed to dry overnight at ambient conditions. Following the overnight dry, the coupons were placed in an open-air oven for 2 hours at 115°C and then immediately weighed. Weight changes are expressed in Table 1 as a percentage relative to the pre-weighed value.
- a composition was prepared and molded according to the procedure described above. Cyclohexanedimethanol diacrylate was obtained from Sartomer as CD 406. A partially calcium saponified glycolic ester of montanic acid (montan wax) in a micronized form was obtained as CERIDUST® 5551 from Clariant. A fused silica having a median particle size of 17.7 micrometers and a surface area of 3.1 meter 2 /gram was obtained as FB-570 from Denka. Another fused silica having a median particle size of 0.7 micrometers and a surface area of 6.2 meter /gram was obtained as SFP-30M from Denka.
- a colorant blend consisted of 57 parts of red colorant obtained as SANDOPLAST® Red G and 43 parts of green colorant obtained as SANDOPLAST® Green GSB, both from Clariant.
- Compositions are summarized in Table 2.
- Spiral flow length was determined using a spiral flow mold with a channel depth of 0.762 millimeters and a Gluco molding machine. Conditions used for the measurements were: platen temperature, 165° C; mold temperature, 150°C; injection pressure, 6.89 megapascals; injection speed and time varied with the composition, but a injection speed of about 7.62 centimeters/second was typical, as was an injection time of about 6 seconds; cycle time, 180 seconds.
- the composition may be ground to a dry powder, or converted to a hard pellet.
- Shore D hardness of pellets was measured according to ASTM D2240.
- a qualitative friability test was conducted by grinding the composition using a mortar and pestle, and sieving the resulting powder to a maximum particle size of 600 micrometers.
- a composition was judged to be friable if the composition was easily ground into a dry powder and the powder did not self- sinter after 24 hours storage at room temperature (i.e., it remained a finely ground powder). Properties are summarized in Table 2. The results show that the compositions exhibit high spiral flow, and that they are suitable for handling as either pellets or powders.
- compositions and flammability test results are presented in Table 3.
- the quantity "total bum time for 5 samples (sec)” represents the total of first and second bum times for five samples of each composition.
- a composition was deemed to ha v ' c passed the UL94 V-0 lest if it exhibited a total bum time less than 50 seconds with no individual sample having a bum time greater than 10 seconds.
- the results, presented in Table 3, show that the aluminum tris(di ethyl phosphinate) and melamine polyphosphate are individually effective as flame retardants, and that their combination is synergistically effective.
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