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Low density polyethylene polymeric compositions

US4576993A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 1984
Grant dateMar 18, 1986
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/10
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cross-linked polymeric composition comprises a linear, low density ethylene homo- or copolymer which, prior to cross-linking is characterized by (a) a density at 25.degree. C. of 0.940 gm/cm.sup.3 or less (b) a linearity expressed in terms of pendant methyl groups per 10.sup.3 carbon atoms of the polymeric chain of less than 30 with a substantial absence of long chain branches, and preferably (c) no more than 5 branches greater in length than C.sub.8. The cross-linked polymeric composition is particularly suitable for the production of dimensionally recoverable articles, for the production of insulation material, for the production of semi-conductive or conductive polymers for use in electrical heating materials, and for the production of semi-permeable membranes.

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