General Electric Company

Vulkor Incorporated

Joseph E Betts

Fred F Holub

Visvaldis Abolins

Gim F Lee

Edward V Wilkus

Joseph E Vostovich

Alfred C Bruhin

Kenneth R Curtis

Ida Fridland

Robert P Hoeppner

Flame retardant mixtures of a polyphenylene ether resin, an alkenyl aromatic elastomer, an organic phosphate flame retardant agent and a crosslinking agent are described. They are curable by heating or by exposure to high energy radiation. Articles such as electrical wires and cables comprising insulation made of the composition, and a method of their production, are also disclosed.

Crosslinkable flame retardant composition of polyphenylene ether and

Curable flame retardant mixtures of a polyolefin (non-rubbery), a polyphenylene ether resin, an aromatic phosphate, a brominated compound or polymer, and a crosslinking agent are described. Electrically conductive articles having insulation material made of the composition and methods for preparing such articles are also disclosed.

Crosslinkable flame retardant composition of polyolefin and

Flame retardant crosslinking admixtures of an olefinic rubber, a polyphenylene ether resin, an aromatic phosphate, a crosslinking agent, and optionally a stable brominated material are described. Electrically conductive articles, such as wires and cables, in which the compositions are incorporated as insulation material, and methods for their preparation, are also disclosed.

Crosslinkable flame retardant compositions of olefinic rubber and

A composition suitable as an electrical conductor insulation is provided which is composed of an ethylene-containing polymer, a halogenated flame retardant, an antimony compound, a lead compound, a peroxide curing agent and optionally a phenolic antioxidant and a zinc salt.

Polyolefin compounds having improved thermal stability and electrical

Halogen-free, flame-resistant hydrocarbon polymer compounds comprising an organopolysiloxane gum, and a lead compound, and electrical conductors insulated therewith.

Flame-resistant hydrocarbon polymer compounds, and insulated electrical

Improved flame resistance is imparted to polymeric resins by incorporation of a blend of hydrated alumina and polyphenylene oxide, or a blend of hydrated alumina, polydiorganosiloxane and polyphenylene oxide.

Flame resistant thermoplastic blends of polyphenylene oxide, polyolefin

Chlorinated polymers are employed within flexible wire insulation coatings to improve the insulation properties of the coating and to increase the coating's discoloration resistance.

Flexible insulation with improved discoloration and heat age resistance

The electrical properties of polymeric dielectric materials or compounds including polar additives are enhanced by a method of treating the polar additives with a reactive silicone liquid, and the improved polymeric insulation products of the method.

Method of improving the electrical properties of polymeric insulations

Flame-resistant composition comprising a cross-linked polyolefin, decabromodiphenyl ether, silicone gum and dibasic lead phthlate, and electrical conductors insulated therewith.

Flame-resistant composition, and electrical product thereof

An insulated, multi-conductor electrical cable having a low halogen content and a high degree of resistance to flame and combustion.

Flame resistant, insulated multi-conductor electric cable

Flame-resistant composition comprising a cross-linked polyolefin, decabromodiphenyl ether, silicone gum and dibasic lead phthalate, and electrical conductors insulated therewith.

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Westport, CT, United States of America

Joseph E Betts