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Transparent, fire-resistant polycarbonate

US6727302B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2001
Grant dateApr 27, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L69/00
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A transparent, fire resistant polycarbonate composition comprises polycarbonate, poly(methylphenylsiloxane) and a salt based flame retardant. These polycarbonate compositions can attain UL94 V0 ratings at 1.6 millimeter thickness, previously possible only with a halogenated fire retardant.

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