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Method for cross-linking polyethylene with an ionizing radiation

US4116784A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 1976
Grant dateSep 26, 1978
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Expiry dateAug 25, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2105/0088
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for cross-linking polyethylene, characterized in that polyethylene is blended with dipropargyl maleate and a copolymer selected from the group consisting of an ethylene-acrylonitrile copolymer, an ethylene-acrylic ester copolymer, an ethylene-substituted acrylic ester copolymer, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, an ethylene-substituted vinyl acetate copolymer and mixtures thereof, and the resulting mixture being irradiated with an ionizing radiation.

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