Halogen-free flame retardant ternary blends

U.S. Patent Number: 5385970

Abstract: This invention is directed to a non-halogen flame retardant thermoplastic molding composition having in combination a high molecular weight linear polyester and a non-halogen flame retardant. The flame retardant may be either a copolymer of polyetherimide-organopolysiloxane or a blend thereof with a polyphenylene sulfide, and/or a polyetherimide. The molding composition of the invention may also contain a filler.

Inventors: Gallucci; Robert R. (Mt. Vernon, IN), Liu; Ping Y. (Naperville, IL)

Assignee: General Electric Company (Pittsfield, MA)

Application Number: 08/100,658

Issued: 1995-01-31

Expired: 2007-01-31

Classes: 524/538 ; 525/431; 525/446

Field of search: 525/431,446 524/538

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