Table 2.
List of polymers used for making fire-retardant composite polymers, along with their melting or boiling points (MP/BP), sourced from the internet (Wikipedia).
| Polymer or Adhesive Polymer | Chemical Formula | MP/BP (°C) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyurethane (PU) | (C3H8N2O)n | 136 | [64] |
| Acrylic resins | (C5H8O2)n | 160 | [65] |
| Epoxy resins | (C21H25ClO5)n | 120 | [66] |
| Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) | (C2H3Cl)n | 100 | [67] |
| Polyethylene (PE) | (C2H4)n | 115–135 | [68] |
| Polypropylene (PP) | (C3H6)n | 130–170 | [69] |
| Polyester resins | (C14H22O6)n | 170–172 | [69] |
| Silicone polymers | (SiO2)n | 1414 | [70] |
| Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers | (C2H4)n(C4H6O2)m | 90 | [71] |
| Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) | (C2H4O)n | 200 | [72] |
| Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) | (C8H16)n | 100–160 | [73] |
| Polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) | (C4H6O2)n | 60 | [74] |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | (C16H14O3)n | 220–230 | [75] |
| Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) | (C8H8·C4H6·C3H3N)n | 105 | [76] |
| Polyimides | (C22H10O4)n | 360 | [77] |
| Polyamide (Nylon) | (C12H22N2O2)n | 220 | [78] |
| Phenolic resins | C8H6O2 | 90–150 | [79] |
| Urea-formaldehyde resins | C2H6N2O2 | 130 | [80] |
| Melamine-formaldehyde resins | C4H8N6O | 354 | [81] |
| Polylactic acid (PLA) | (C3H4O2)n | 150–160 | [82] |
| Polyhydroxy alkanoates (PHA) | (C6H10O2)n | 170 | [83] |
| Starch-based polymers | (C6H10O5)n | 200–220 | [84] |
| Cellulose acetate | (C10H16O8)n | 230 | [85] |
| Lignin-based polymers | Varies | 108–150 | [86] |