Abstract
The intumescent flame retardant (IFR) technique is an alternative to halogen-based flame retardants for reducing fire hazards in polymers. However, IFR has drawbacks like unsatisfactory flame-retardant efficiency and high loading requirements. In this study, MIL-125 (Ti-based metal–organic framework) is added to ABS/IFR composites to improve flame retardancy and reduce smoke emissions. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) results indicate that combining ammonium polyphosphate (APP) and expandable graphite (EG) increases charred residue and slows mass loss compared with the original ABS resin. The ABS/IFR/MIL-125 system stabilizes the char layer, serving as a protective shield against combustible gases during combustion. Additionally, MIL-125 enhances performance in microscale combustion calorimetry (MCC) flammability testing. In fire tests (UL-94, limiting oxygen index (LOI), and cone calorimeter), the ABS/IFR/MIL-125 system achieves a UL-94 V0 rating and the highest LOI value of 31.5% ± 0.1%. Peak heat lease rate (PHRR) values in the cone calorimeter are reduced by 72% with 20 wt.% of additives, and smoke production decreases by 53% compared with neat ABS. These results demonstrate the efficient synergistic effects of MIL-125 and IFR additives in improving the formation and stability of the intumescent char layer, thereby protecting ABS from intense burning.
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