Modification of Poly(vinyl chloride) by N-Phenyl Itaconimides for the Improvement of Its Thermal Stability

Table 3

Initial decomposition (T₀) and total weight loss percentage at 500°C of PVC and modified PVC by various itaconimide derivatives, under the nitrogen atmosphere.

Polymeric sample	Initial decomposition temperature T0 (°C)	Total weight loss (%) at 500°C
PVC	247	−78
N-(4-BrPh)IM	294	−59
N-(4-ClPh)IM	283	−61
N-PhIM	255	−70
N-(4-MeOPh)IM	264	−67