Protection of Nomex from Ultraviolet Degradation

Abstract

A stabilizer system has been developed for Nomex fabrics and webbing to reduce UV degradation. Treated fabric samples retain greater than 75% of the initial tensile strength after 150 hours exposure to the Sunshine Arc Fade- Ometer compared to less than 50% retention for untreated samples. The treatment system contains Blancophor AW, Tinuvin P, and oxanilide and may be applied to fabrics from an aqueous emulsion at 265 F by means of an acetophenone based carrier.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA041494

Entities

People

  • David R. Gentry
  • Walter C. Carter
  • Wayne C. Tincher

Organizations

  • Georgia Tech

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Chemical Products
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Elongation
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymer Degradation

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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Educational Psychology
  • Reinforced Composite Materials