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Cross-linked elastomer capable of thermoplastic transformation, method of manufacture and uses thereof

US6028142A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 20, 1998
Grant dateFeb 22, 2000
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L2666/24
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a crosslinked elastomer with thermoplastic conversion and to a process for its manufacture. The elastomer with thermoplastic conversion is characterized in that it includes at least one polyoctene and a grafted polyolefin. The invention has numerous industrial applications, especially in the manufacture of insulating and/or leakproofing gaskets and packings as employed for thermal and sound insulation and/or leakproofing against water and moisture, as well as of conduits, tubes, pipes, tubings, couplings and the like for the transfer of fluids.

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