%0 Journal Article
%T Characterization of the Burning Behaviour of Plastics by a New Method
%A Claus Vogel
%A Anett Mueller
%A Dieter Lehmann
%A Frank Taeger
%J Open Journal of Polymer Chemistry
%P 86-90
%@ 2165-6711
%D 2012
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojpchem.2012.22011
%X A method is described, that allows a quick and simple testing of the burning behaviour of plastics. It takes into account ignition time as well as afterflame time; properties that are characteristic for the burning behaviour of a particular plastic material. The procedure is easy to perform, it does neither require injection-moulded samples nor expensive equipment. The method provides a classification of the burning behaviour. It is especially suitable for a screening of plastic materials complementing established methods like UL-94, GWFI and LOI, and may find application in the development of flame retardants.
%K Plastics
%K Burning Behaviour
%K Fire Protection
%K Flammability
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=19548