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Polymeric sheets, methods for making and using the same, and articles comprising polymeric sheets

US10196494B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2014
Grant dateFeb 5, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2455/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, a polymeric sheet, comprising: a foamed layer comprising a polymeric material, wherein the polymeric material has a Tg of greater than or equal to 100° C.; and wherein the sheet has a weight reduction of 10% to 60%, as compared to a solid sheet of the same geometry and size formed from the same polymeric material. The sheet, at the thickness of 1.0 mm, has a smoke density of less than or equal to 200 particles after four minutes of burning according to ASTM E662-06. The sheet is thermoformable.

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