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Container with fire protective intumescent layer

US5984126A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 1998
Grant dateNov 16, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62C2/065
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A non-metallic industrial container having a fire resistant outer layer made from a polymer or other thermoplastic resin filled with an intumescent powder and forming part of the structure of the container is provided. The container may be a plastic drum, fibre drum, composite intermediate bulk container or other suitable industrial container. The intumescent layer protects the container from fire by expanding and charring when exposed to intense heat.

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