LOW MELTING GLASS POWDER USED AS ADDITIVE FOR FLAME RETARDANT COMPOSITION

Abstract: embodiments of a flame retardant composition are provided. the flame retardant composition includes 30 wt % to 50 wt % of a polymer component and 50 wt % to 70 wt % of a filler component. the filler component includes a flame retardant powder and a glass powder. a weight ratio of the flame retardant powder to the glass powder is from 1:1 to 11:1. the glass powder is formed from a lead-free phosphate glass having a glass transition temperature of at most 550� c. and a softening point of at most 700� c. the flame retardant composition can be used to form a component of an optical fiber cable.

Inventor(s): Yves Andre Henri Brocheton, Patrick C. Jean

CPC Classification: C08K3/40 (Use of inorganic or non-macromolecular organic substances as compounding ingredients (paints, inks, varnishes, dyes, polishes, adhesives ))

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