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Post treatment of flexible polyurethane foam with organic siloxanes for increasing the water absorbency and penetration

US4128512A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 1977
Grant dateDec 5, 1978
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Expiry dateOct 26, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S521/905
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The instant invention is directed to the post treatment of flexible polyurethane foams. It has been found that the water absorbency and penetration of flexible polyurethane foams can be enhanced by washing and/or impregnating the foam with an aqueous solution of specified organic siloxane surfactants and allowing the treated foam to dry.

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