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Polymer composition for producing gel extruded articles and polymer articles made therefrom

US11780995B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2020
Grant dateOct 10, 2023
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L2207/068
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A polymer composition for producing gel extruded articles is described. The polymer composition contains polyethylene particles combined with a plasticizer. The polyethylene particles are particularly selected so that the particles rapidly form a homogeneous gel-like material when combined with the plasticizer during gel processing. In one embodiment, the polyethylene used to produce the particles has a relatively low bulk density. Alternatively or in addition, the particles can have a carefully controlled particle size distribution. Polymer articles such as fibers and films can be produced having little to no imperfections.

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