Process for producing alkenyl aromatic foams using a combination of atmospheric and organic gases
US5595694A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S264/05
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A process for producing alkenyl aromatic foams utilizing a combination of atmospheric and organic gases as blowing agent, preferably using greater than 30% by weight of atmospheric gas, and preferably also using a predetermined about of a masterbatch mix comprising a styrenic polymer, a rubbery block copolymer, and a solid blowing agent. Also disclosed are alkenyl aromatic foams produced by the process which exhibit increased densities, increased thermoforming capabilities, increased post-expansion properties, and increased retainment of the atmospheric and organic gases.
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