Research Article

Mechanical and Flame-Retardant Properties of Nanocomposite Based on Epoxy Resin Combined with Epoxidized Linseed Oil, Which Has the Presence of Nanoclay and MWCNTs

Table 6

Results for flammability tests (reaction to small flame), oxygen index (OI), and UL 94 for nanocomposites.

MaterialLOI (vol% O2 ± 2σ)Combustion rate (mm/min)UL94 HB (mm/min)UL94V

NC01 (neat epoxy)20.6 ± 0.328.41Not rated (NR)Not rated (NR)
NC0225.918.7919.90Not rated (NR)
NC0325.418.0715.76Not rated (NR)
NC0425.020.0518.60Not rated (NR)
NC0525.916.0812.90Not rated (NR)
NC0629.811.3410.09V1
NC0729.813.0710.15V1