Polymer composition for producing gel extruded articles and polymer articles made therefrom
US11780995B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2041 |
Classification
- 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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