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Foams based on thermoplastic elastomers

US12128591B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

BASF SE

Inventors

Peter Gutmann · Ludwigshafen am Rhein, DE
Elmar Poeselt · Lemförde, DE
Florian Tobias Rapp · Munich, DE
Dennis Jopp · Ludwigshafen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 12, 2019
Grant date	Oct 29, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 4, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC08J2425/06
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bead foam is made of thermoplastic polyurethane, a styrene polymer, and an impact modifier. Moldings can be produced from the bead foam and processes for the production of the bead foams and moldings can be utilized. The moldings can be used for shoe intermediate soles, shoe insoles, shoe combisoles, cushioning elements for shoes, bicycle saddles, bicycle tires, damping elements, cushioning, mattresses, underlays, grips, protective films, in components in the automobile-interior sector or automobile-exterior sector, balls and sports equipment, or as floorcovering.

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