| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5204357 | Polymer Degradation and Stability | 2007 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
Films of poly(vinylbutyral) (PVB) from two proprietary sources were tested for photochemical behavior upon exposure to UVB, UVA, BLB, and high-output “daylight” fluorescent (DLF) lamps. Discoloration and brittleness followed the buildup and subsequent decline of peroxide content. In the range of 60-89.9 °C, the onset of crosslinking and the loss of weight obeyed the Arrhenius relationship. At temperatures above the second-order-transition temperature, Tg, crosslinking predominated; at temperatures below Tg, chain breaking tended to prevail.
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Authors
Robert L. Feller, Mary Curran, Val Colaluca, John Bogaard, Catherine Bailie,