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Flame-retardant optical fiber coating composition

US7155100B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 2002
Grant dateDec 26, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4402
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical fiber comprises a flame retardant tight-buffer coating. The tight-buffer coating has a limiting oxygen index of at least 20% and preferably has a durable tensile strength. Flame retardant, inner primary, outer primary, ink, ink base and single coatings and coating compositions as well as flame-retardant matrix materials are also provided.

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