Stand-alone flame retardants

POSS exhibits several secondary effects which, when combined with primary or other secondary effects, can lead to commercial adoption. Thus, one may decide to use POSS for a primary benefit such as flow enhancement in a high temperature thermoplastic and see additional benefits such as improved mold-release, lower part friction [16,17], and better surface finish. Another known benefit is flame retardance. POSS does not provide stand-alone flame retardance but it has been reported to be an effective synergist when used in conjunction with primary flame retardants. Under combustion conditions, the POSS vitrifies [18] to form a char that provides some intumescent flame inhibition (Chapter 17). [Pg.466]

In 2004, Sony and Mitsubishi Plastics developed a flame retardant PLA biodegradable resin claimed to be as strong as ABS. The new material will be used in the front panel of Sony stand-alone DVD players. [Pg.100]

Elsewhere in Japan, Mitsubishi and Sony have teamed up to develop a flame retardant PLA resin which uses a UL 94 [1] V-2 rated aluminium hydroxide RoHS compliant flame retardant. The new material is claimed to be as strong as ABS and, by using additives and by adjusting moulding parameters, Sony is able to process it to make front panels for its stand-alone DVD players using conventional... [Pg.60]

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