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Low density polyurethane foam, method of producing, and articles comprising the same

US7338983B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 2005
Grant dateMar 4, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31551
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for producing a cured, low-density polyurethane foam, the method comprises frothing a reactive polyurethane-forming composition comprising an isocyanate-containing component, an active hydrogen-containing component reactive with the isocyanate-containing component, a blowing agent, a surfactant, and catalyst system, wherein the catalyst system provides for a delayed curing of the foam; casting the frothed reactive polyurethane-forming composition onto a first carrier; placing a second carrier on a side of the cast foam opposite the first carrier; blowing the froth with the second carrier in place; and curing the blown froth so as to provide a polyurethane foam layer having a density of about 50 to about 400 kg/m3 and a thickness of about 0.3 to about 13 mm. The foams are useful as sealing members.

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