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Composition for inhibiting stress cracks in plastic articles and methods of use therefor

US5073280A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 1990
Grant dateDec 17, 1991
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10N2070/02
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Stress cracking in poly(alkylene terephthalate) articles of manufacture is inhibited by applying to the article a stress crack inhibitor which contains an amine having at least 6 carbon atoms. In a preferred embodiment, the stress crack inhibitor is applied to the article in the form of an aqueous fatty acid-based lubricant.

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