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Non-black EPDM roof membranes with improved weathering

US9915069B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 2015
Grant dateMar 13, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K2201/019
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A non-black roofing membrane comprises an EPDM rubber; a non-black filler; a UV light stabilizer selected from the group consisting of NOR-HALS of the formulawherein R* is C1-C20alkyl, OH-substituted C1-C20alkyl, optionally C1-C4 alkyl-substituted C5-C12cycloalkyl, C7-C9phenylalkyl or O- or S-interrupted C2-C20alkyl, preferably C1-C12alkyl, benzyl or C5-C8 cycloalkyl especially C6-C10alkyl or cyclohexyl; and a cure package. The resultant roofing membrane provides increased weathering resistance.

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