New Silicone Technologies for Flame Retardant Wire Constructions,

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Abstract:

Spawned out of heightened awareness regarding flammability, toxic emissions, and smoke density, a multi-faceted development program was initiated. Fundamental to these efforts was the investigation of alternative routes to satisfy the stringent demands on wire and cable through the utilization of silicone technology. Combining silicone and non-silicone technologies has provided three 3 materials 1 a silicone based FR-additive for thermoplastics with major value to polyolefins such as polypropylene, polyethylene and ethylene vinyl acetate, 2 a silicone polyimide copolymer which is a non-halogen, inherently flame retardant thermoplastic and 3 an exceptionally thin glass-mica tape for light weight constructions of which the silicone acts as the binder resin.

Author(s):
Hartley, Kathleen R. ; Finney, Donald L. ; Bush, Richard B.
Author Organization(s):
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO WATERFORD NY SILICON PRODUCTS DIV
Supplementary Note:
This article is from 'Proceedings of the International Wire and Cable Symposium (35th) Held in Reno, Nevada on 18-20 November 1986,' AD-A180 828, p567-574.
Pagination:
0008

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*ELECTRIC WIRE, *FLAMES, TOXICITY, SMOKE, HALOGENS, SILICONES, RETARDATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Keyword(s):
Component Reports, Polyolefins
Report Date:
1986 Nov 01