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Blowing agent masterbatch for the preparation of polystyrene foams

US4940735A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 1989
Grant dateJul 10, 1990
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2425/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention deals with a novel blowing agent masterbatch for the preparation of polystyrene foams, comprising: PA1 (a) 30 to 80 weight percent of a plasticizer-containing polystyrene having a Vicat softening temperature between 30.degree. and 50.degree. C.; PA1 (b) 20 to 70 weight percent of blowing agent based on solid organic acids and alkali metal (bi) carbonates; and optionally PA1 (c) 10 to 20 weight percent of cell regulators.

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