NASA NTRS · 20040073457
Flame Retardant Epoxy Resins
Abstract
As part of a program to develop fire resistant exterior composite structures for future subsonic commercial aircraft, flame retardant epoxy resins are under investigation. Epoxies and their curing agents (aromatic diamines) containing phosphorus were synthesized and used to prepare epoxy formulations. Phosphorus was incorporated within the backbone of the epoxy resin and not used as an additive. The resulting cured epoxies were characterized by thermogravimetric analysis, propane torch test, elemental analysis and microscale combustion calorimetry. Several formulations showed excellent flame retardation with phosphorous contents as low as 1.5% by weight. The fracture toughness of plaques of several cured formulations was determined on single-edge notched bend specimens. The chemistry and properties of these new epoxy formulations are discussed.
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Thompson, C. M., Smith, J. G., Jr., Connell, J. W., Hergenrother, P. M., Lyon, R. E.. 2004-01-01. Flame Retardant Epoxy Resins. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20040073457
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