Polymer characteristics and additive effects on fire resistance in glow-wire test performance: Part II – Deployed material and regulation

Abstract

The study aims to assess the characteristics of the combination of polymers and additives, and it is followed by a discussion on evaluating compliance with fire resistance standards. Furthermore, flame-retardant materials, such as aluminum diethyl-phosphinate (AlPi), ammonium polyphosphate (APP), and glass fibers, are considered to improve the fire resistance of polymers. The results show that while specific polymers, including polypropylene (PP) and polycarbonate (PC), achieve high GWFI values when combined with flame-retardant additives, not all materials withstand the maximum glow-wire test temperature.