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Foamable thermoplastic polymers and a method for foaming

US4885315A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 1988
Grant dateDec 5, 1989
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2373/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Foamed products are prepared by subjecting a crosslinked polymer such as an ethylene-carbon monoxide copolymer susceptible to heating by high frequency electromagnetic radiation such as microwave or radio frequency which has been imbibed or impregnated with a suitable mechanical or physical blowing agent such as a halogenated hydrocarbon to sufficient high frequency electromagnetic radiation to cause foaming of the polymer.

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