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Flame retardant composition

US7438748B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2004
Grant dateOct 21, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/12111
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is a flame-retardant composition comprising a polyolefin polymer, a nano-silicate, a metal hydroxide, and calcium carbonate. The invention also includes a coating prepared from the flame-retardant composition as well as a wire-and-cable construction made by applying the coating over a wire or a cable. The invention also includes articles prepared from the flame-retardant composition, such as extruded sheets, thermoformed sheets, injection-molded articles, coated fabrics, roofing membranes, and wall coverings.

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