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Process for producing polystyrene foam

US5342857A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 1994
Grant dateAug 30, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2325/06
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process to produce polystyrene foam comprising mixing a predetermined amount of masterbatch mix and a styrenic polymer, heating this mixture, injecting CO.sub.2 and/or nitrogen, in gas or liquid form, as a blowing agent and subsequently extruding, cooling and drying the resulting polystyrene foam.

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