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Flame retardant polyethylene composition comprising polypropylene

US8470919B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2007
Grant dateJun 25, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L2207/02
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a flame retardant polymer composition comprising (A) a polyethylene, (B) a silicone-group containing compound, (C) an inorganic filler material, and (D) a polypropylene in an amount of 0.1 to 10 wt. % with respect to the total composition, to an article comprising said flame retardant polymer composition, in particular to a wire or cable comprising a layer made of said flame retardant composition and to the use of said flame retardant polymer composition for the production of a layer of a wire or cable. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of a polypropylene in the production of a flame retardant layer for a wire or cable as a processing aid.

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