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Articles comprising broad molecular weight distribution polypropylene resins

US9464178B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2013
Grant dateOct 11, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K3/00
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed herein are molded articles, foamed articles, and foamable resins comprising a polypropylene resin comprising at least 50 mol % propylene, an MWD (Mw/Mn) of greater than 5, a branching index (g′) of at least 0.95, and a melt strength of at least 20 cN determined using an extensional rheometer at 190° C. Methods of making a molded article and making a foamed article are also disclosed.

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