Multilayer structure with intercrosslinked polymer layers
US6998007B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31931
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is an intercrosslinked multilayer polymeric article having at least one thermoplastic polymer layer intercrosslinked by UV radiation at the interface with a core layer of a crosslinkable polymer. The selection of the thermoplastic polymer and the crosslinkable polymer is such that a coextruded composite product of these materials has poor interlayer adhesion prior to radiation treatment. However, the interfacial intercrosslinking provides superior bonding between the layers. The same UV radiation for intercrosslinking typically can also cure the crosslinkable polymer to give the multilayer article excellent structural integrity. Also disclosed is a method for preparing an intercrosslinked multilayer polymeric article.
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