Intumescent flame retardant finishing of polyester fabrics via the layer-by-layer assembly technique

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 96-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Warunee Wattanatanom ◽  
Sireerat Churuchinda ◽  
Pranut Potiyaraj
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Flame Retardancy ◽  
Intumescent Flame Retardant ◽  
Layer By Layer ◽  
Polyester Fabrics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Lbl Assembly ◽  
Assembly Technique ◽  
Coated Fabrics

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the potential use of the layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly as an intumescent flame retardant for polyester, cotton and their blended fabrics. Design/methodology/approach In this study, polyester (PET), cotton and their blends were applied with the flame retardant coating via the LbL assembly technique. The flame retardancy, melt dripping, thermal properties and morphology of coated polyester fabrics were then examined. Findings The scanning electron micrograph of uncoated and coated fabrics revealed that the LbL assembly coating on the fabric surface was successful. The assessment of the flame retardancy and thermal properties of the coated fabrics showed that the after-flame time and melt dripping during the vertical burning test decreased. The char residue at temperatures ranging from 450 to 800°C during thermogravimetric analysis was enhanced as compared with the uncoated fabric. Furthermore, the morphology of the char residual of coated fabrics was rougher and bulkier than the uncoated fabrics, suggesting the typical behavior of intumescence. Social implications The LbL technique generally uses much fewer chemicals, thus making this flame retardant finishing much more environmentally friendly. It is also expected that these fabrics will show better touch characteristics. These fabrics may be tested for their comfort compared to that of conventional coating to enable their use on an industrial scale. Originality/value This work demonstrated the ability to apply an effective intumescent coating on polyester, cotton and blend fabric. In order to maintain fabric handle property, the Lbl coating technique is also employed.

Flame behavior and mechanical properties of polyester fabrics coated with intumescent coatings via layer-by-layer assembly

2019 ◽  
Vol 89 (21-22) ◽  
pp. 4691-4701 ◽  
Author(s):  
Warunee Wattanatanom ◽  
Sireerat Charuchinda ◽  
Pranut Potiyaraj
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Flame Retardancy ◽  
Layer By Layer ◽  
Typical Structure ◽  
Polyester Fabrics ◽  
Intumescent Coatings ◽  
Layer By Layer Assembly ◽  
Assembly Technique ◽  
Coated Fabrics ◽  
Layer Assembly

Intumescent coatings consisting of branched-polyethyleneimine (BPEI) and ammonium polyphosphate (APP) solution were successfully applied on polyester fabrics by the layer-by-layer assembly technique to enhance the flame retardant and anti-dripping properties of polyester fabrics. The surface morphology of fabrics revealed that the coatings thoroughly covered the fabrics. The assessment of the vertical burning test of thin material (UL-94 rating VTM 0) indicated that the flame retardancy of coated polyester fabrics was improved significantly as compared with the uncoated fabric. The self-extinguishing ability and anti-dripping behaviors of coated polyester fabrics were also enhanced markedly. The improvement of flame retardancy depends on the number of coating layers and the amount of APP. However, after washing, the flame retardancy decreases to some extent. The morphology of char exhibits the typical structure of intumescent char on coated fabrics. The assessment of mechanical properties revealed that the intumescent coating via layer-by-layer assembly did not deteriorate the strength of the fabric. The increasing number of coated layers leads to the slight increase of the breaking force of the fabric; however, the increasing number of layers and the increasing amount of prepared APP lead to increased rigidity of the fabrics.

Study on the Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Phosphorus-Nitrogen Containing Intumescent Flame Retardant

2011 ◽  
Vol 399-401 ◽  
pp. 1376-1380
Author(s):  
Li Hua You ◽  
Yin Yin Hui ◽  
Xiang Ning Shi ◽  
Zhi Han Peng
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Structure ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Flame Retardancy ◽  
Oxygen Index ◽  
Phosphinic Acid ◽  
Intumescent Flame Retardant ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Limiting Oxygen Index

In this study, a novel phosphorus-nitrogen containing intumescent flame retardant (P-N IFR) poly(melamine 2-carboxyethyl(phenyl) phosphate)(PMCEP) was prepared via the reaction of 2-carboxyethyl (phenyl) phosphinic acid (CEPPA) and melamine (MEL) in two-steps. Meanwhile, the molecular structure of the chemical compound was determined by FTIR,1H-NMR and elemental analysis; and the thermal properties was investigated by means of TGA. Combustion studies revealed high limiting oxygen index (LOI) indicative of better flame-retardancy properties for PBT resin.

scholarly journals Correlation of Montmorillonite Sheet Thickness and Flame Retardant Behavior of a Chitosan–Montmorillonite Nanosheet Membrane Assembled on Flexible Polyurethane Foam

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Chen ◽  
Yunliang Zhao ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Tingting Zhang ◽  
Shaoxian Song
Keyword(s):  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Flame Retardancy ◽  
Sheet Thickness ◽  
Wall Structure ◽  
Layer By Layer ◽  
Lbl Assembly ◽  
Assembly Technology ◽  
Flexible Polyurethane Foam ◽  
Flexible Polyurethane ◽  
Different Thickness

Polymer–clay membranes constructed via the layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly, with a nanobrick wall structure, are known to exhibit high flame retardancy. In this work, chitosan–montmorillonite nanosheet (CH–MMTNS) membranes with different thickness of MMTNS were constructed to suppress the flammability of flexible polyurethane (FPU) foam. It was found that a thinner MMTNS membrane was more efficient in terms of reducing the flammability of the FPU foam. This was because such MMTNS membrane could deposit cheek by jowl and form a dense CH–MMTNS membrane on the foam surface, thus greatly limiting the translation of heat, oxygen, and volatile gases. In contrast, a thicker MMTNS constructed a fragmentary CH–MMTNS membrane on the coated foam surface, due to its greater gravity and weaker electrostatic attraction of chitosan; thus, the flame retardancy of a thick MMTNS membrane was lower. Moreover, the finding of different deposition behaviors of MMTNS membranes with different thickness may suggest improvements for the application of clay with the LbL assembly technology.

Silica precursor as synergist for cotton flame retardancy

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 378-386 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Marija Grancaric ◽  
Lea Botteri ◽  
Jenny Alongi ◽  
Anita Tarbuk
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Synergistic Effect ◽  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Flame Retardancy ◽  
Flame Retardants ◽  
Ammonium Polyphosphate ◽  
Limiting Oxygen Index ◽  
Excellent Thermal Stability ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Silica Precursor

Purpose – The cotton and its blends is the most commonly used textile material in the design and production of protective clothing. However, as the cellulose textiles are the most flammable materials it is necessary to improve its flame retardancy. The government regulations have been the driving force for developing durable flame retardants finishes for textile, to improve its performance and to reduce the negative impact on the environment. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – This paper investigates the effect of silica precursor (tetraethoxysilane – TEOS) added in bath with conventional flame retardant urea/ammonium polyphosphate in full and half concentration for achieving environmental-friendly cotton flame retardancy. Silica precursors have excellent thermal stability and high heat resistance with very limited release of toxic gases during the thermal decomposition. Synergistic effect between urea/ammonium polyphosphate and TEOS has been calculated. Thermal properties of treated cotton fabrics were determined by limiting oxygen index (LOI), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and microscale combustion calorimeter (MCC). Findings – TEOS, significantly improves the flame retardancy of cotton when added in the bath with conventional flame retardants urea/ammonium polyphosphate by increasing the LOI values and other thermal properties as increasing char residue measured by TGA and higher heat release rate measured by MCC. Originality/value – This paper represent a good synergistic effect between urea/ammonium polyphosphate and TEOS. This phenomena is evident in better thermal properties when TEOS was added in the bath with conventional flame retardant especially for half concentration of urea/ammonium polyphosphate.

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