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Hydrolyzed dialkyl dicarbonates as blowing agents for polymers

US5140052A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 1992
Grant dateAug 18, 1992
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J9/08
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved method of using polymer compositions to produce foamed plastics, wherein a major, auxiliary source of blowing agent for the foam is the decomposition of dialkyl dicarbonates. The dialkyl dicarbonates can be decomposed over temperatures ranging from about 10.degree. C. to about 45.degree. C. when used in combination with particular tertiary amine decomposition catalysts. Enhanced production of carbon dioxide is obtained by the addition of water.

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