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Foamed articles and methods for making same

US5648401A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 1996
Grant dateJul 15, 1997
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2363/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A composition which cures and foams at room temperature contains a acid-catalyzed, polymerizable resin, an acid and a filler which liberates gas in an endothermic reaction with the acid. The acid serves the dual purpose of catalyzing the polymerization reaction and generating the foaming gas.

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