Printable molded articles made from a polyoxymethylene polymer composition
US8968858B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31942
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Polymer compositions containing a polyoxymethylene polymer are disclosed that are receptive to paints and ink coatings. The polymer composition contains a polyoxymethylene polymer having a relatively high terminal hydroxyl group content in combination with a thermoplastic elastomer. In one embodiment, a coupling agent may be added for coupling the thermoplastic elastomer to the polyoxymethylene polymer. The polymer composition can be molded into various articles and then painted or printed with an ink composition. The polymer composition has been found to dramatically improve adhesion between the molded article and the ink or paint coating.
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