PVC/polyester binder for flooring
US8519053B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08L67/00
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A flooring product is provided which has at least one layer including a polymeric binder comprising homo-polymer PVC resin and thermoplastic, high molecular weight polyester resin or highly viscous polyester resin. The polyester resin comprises renewable components, and can be amorphous or crystalline in nature. A flooring product is described that comprises a renewable or recycle content that classifies the product for points under the LEED system for commercial products.
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