Effect of Multiple Phosphorus-Nitrogen Flame Retardant on the Properties of PA66

Abstract

PA66 is a widely used engineering plastic, but its flammability reduces safety during application. The 9,10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene 10-oxide (DOPO) and its derivatives are a class of flame retardants with excellent flame-retardant efficiency, which can significantly improve the flame retardancy of PA66. This work synthesized a DOPO derivative flame retardant, DT, containing multiple P/N elements and comprehensively characterized its structure using FTIR and NMR. Flame-retardant PA66 materials were prepared by twin-screw extrusion blending with PA66, and their thermal stability, crystallization properties, flame retardancy, and mechanical properties were investigated. When the DT content reached 15%, the vertical burning classification test achieved the UL-94 V-0, and the limiting oxygen index (LOI) rose up 27.2%. In the cone calorimeter test, the peak of heat release rate (PHRR) and total heat release (THR) of the material decreased significantly, and a distinct char layer formed, increasing NH3 release and decreasing the C-H structure after combustion, improving PA66 flame-retardant properties.