Method of producing elastomeric silicone foam
US4608396A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 1986 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08J2383/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of producing elastomeric silicone foams from a two-part system is disclosed. The method mixes the ingredients then allows a froth to form and cure at ambient temperature to an elastomeric silicone foam. The method mixes a vinyl-containing polydiorganosiloxane (1), a hydroxylated polydiorganosiloxane (2), a platinum catalyst (3), an organohydrogensiloxane (4) and a profoamer (5). The profoamer is a resinous, benzene-soluble organosiloxane copolymer consisting essentially of SiO.sub.4/2 units, silicone bonded hydroxyl groups, (CH.sub.3).sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 units, and fluorine-containing units. An embodiment of the method includes a liquified blowing agent and stores the mixture under superatmospheric pressure, forming a foam by releasing the mixture to atmospheric pressure. Another embodiment includes an alcohol in the mixture to provide a foam of lower density. when lauryl alcohol is used and the alcohol is mixed with (1), (3), and (5) before (2) is admixed, the foam has a Bashore resiliency of less than 20.
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