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Additive for laser-markable and laser-weldable polymer materials

US11618221B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2017
Grant dateApr 4, 2023
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K2003/2241
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to an additive for laser-markable and/or laser-weldable polymer materials, and in particular to the use of pigments which comprise niobium-doped titanium dioxide as laser absorbing additive in polymer materials, to polymer materials which comprise a laser absorbing additive of this type and to a laser-marked or laser-welded product comprising at least one polymer material and niobium-doped titanium dioxide containing pigments as laser absorbing additive.

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