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Process for making thermoplastic polyester foams

US5348985A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 1994
Grant dateSep 20, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2367/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process for making thermoplastic polyester foams comprises the steps of subjecting macrocyclic polyester oligomer precursors to initiators and blowing agents at a constant operating temperature in order to produce foams which unexpectedly display low foam densities.

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