ARÇELIK R&D Center
Ceren Yargici, ARÇELIK R&D Center, Turkey, presented development of PIN flame retardant systems for glass fibre reinforced poly(butylene terephthalate) PBT components for durable consumer electrical goods. Combinations of phosphate based flame retardants achieved good processability by extrusion and injection moulding, maintained mechanical properties and showed significant synergy for ensuring fire performance.