| abstract |
The invention relates to a flame-retardant thermoplastic composition which comprises at least (A) a thermoplastic polymer and (B) a flame-retardant system and which also contains (C) an n-alkanelactam-substituted polymer. Such a composition shows both a good flame retardancy, in particular a short afterflame time and little dripping, and also excellent mechanical properties. In particular, the n-alkanelactam-substituted polymer is a polyolefine, substituted with n-alkanelactam groups, with n being chosen from between 2 and 12. More in particular, the n-alkanelactam is polyvinyl pyrrolidone. Preferably, the thermoplastic polymer is a polycondensation polymer, in particular a polyamide, a polyester or a polycarbonate. Particularly suitable for use as the polyamide are PA-6, PA-6,6, PA-4,6 and semi-aromatic polyamides. The flame-retardant system may be both a halogen-containing and a halogen-free system. Preferably, the flame-retardant system comprises a halogen-containing compound and an antimony-containing compound. |