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Expandable thermoplastic polymer particles and process for producing the same

US4430450A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 1983
Grant dateFeb 7, 1984
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J9/16
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed are expandable thermoplastic polymer particles and process for preparing the same. Expandable thermoplastic polymer particles superior in processability as well as expansion are prepared by controlling an amount of inside moisture contained in said particles coated or impregnated with a blowing agent to not more than 1% by weight based on polymer, immediately after prepared.

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