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Dispersion and adhesion of silica in elastomeric materials

US5777013A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 1997
Grant dateJul 7, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L2205/05
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The specification discloses elastomeric compositions and methods for making elastomeric compositions containing silica. The elastomeric composition comprises an elastomeric matrix containing from about 1 to about 40 wt. % silica and from about 0.1 to about 20 wt. % of an additive selected from the group consisting of rosin acid or fatty acid monoesters of glycerol and block copolymers having at least one A-block derived from the group consisting of rosin acids and fatty acids and a B-block having a number average molecular weight in the range of from about 200 to about 2500 daltons derived from the group consisting of a polyethylene glycol (PEG) and a polyepichlorohydrin (PECH) polyol. The additive provides substantial improvement in the dispersion and adhesion of silica in the elastomeric matrix which substantially improves the strength and other properties of the material.

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