Size composition for impregnating filament strands
US5387468A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 1993 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/298
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An aqueous size composition for glass fibers is disclosed which includes a thermoplastic polymer resin powder, a coupling agent, and fugitive processing aids, such as binders or film formers. The composition is applied to the glass fiber surfaces during the fiber forming process. A fugitive rheology modifier material may be added to the size composition. One embodiment of the composition includes a polyethylene oxide binder material and a polyphenylene sulfide thermoplastic polymer resin.
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