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High temperature-stable fluorochemicals as hydrophobic and oleophobic additives to synthetic organic polymers

US6127485A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 1997
Grant dateOct 3, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/232
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention describes hydrophobic and oleophobic fibers, films and molded articles comprising synthetic organic polymer wherein dispersed within the fiber, fabric or molded article and present at the surface of the fiber, fabric or molded article are fluorochemical compounds. Method of preparing such fibers, films and molded articles, as well as articles made therefrom also are disclosed.

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