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Synthetic fibers containing photochromic pigment and their preparation

US5422181A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 1994
Grant dateJun 6, 1995
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2991
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Synthetic textiles containing a photochromic pigment. The pigments are prepared by encapsulating a photochromic pigment in a thermoplastic polymer having a high melt flow index, mixed with a primary thermoplastic resin, and extruded at a temperature of less than 250.degree. C. through a spinnerette having a diameter of at least 0.3 mm.

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