Cotton is widely used in daily life. However, its flammability limits its application in certain areas. In this study, a novel formaldehyde-free reactive flame retardant, ASBSMP, derived from a bis-triazine ring ammonium phosphonate, was successfully synthesized. The ASBSMP/cotton exhibited excellent flame-retardant properties, with self-extinguishing characteristics and a LIMITING OXYGEN INDEX (LOI) of 41.8%. Even after 50 washing cycles, the LOI remained at a high level of 30.3%, indicating outstanding durability. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) revealed its superior thermal stability. Cone calorimeter tests further confirmed the superior flame retardancy of the treated cotton, showing a 44.6% reduction in total heat release (THR) and a 90.1% reduction in peak heat release rate (PHRR) compared to pure cotton. Results from Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), and char residue analyses demonstrated that ASBSMP exhibited flame-retardant activity in both the gas and condensed phases. ASBSMP/cotton exhibited outstanding mechanical integrity for a wide range of applications.
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