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Expandable synthetic resinous thermoplastic particles, method for the preparation thereof and the application therefor

US4485193A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 1984
Grant dateNov 27, 1984
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S521/91
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Resilient foam particles and moldings are obtained employing a lightly crosslinked polymer such as a styrene polymer with volatile fluid foaming agent that has low permeability through the polymer. Multiple expansion will permit low density particles for molding.

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