| abstract |
A flame-retardant composition is described, containing a thermoplastic resin component which includes polyphenylene ether (PPE), along with a low-melting glass having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of less than about 500° C. The low-melting glass contains phosphate, and at least one of RO; R′ 2 O; Al 2 O 3 ; B 2 O 3 ; or SO 3 , where R is a bivalent metal, while R′ is an alkali metal. Related articles are also described. |