Abstract:
Thermoplastic molding compositions based on styrene polymers and flameproofed with an organic bromine compound. They contain a synergistic azo compound and may be converted to selfextinguishing shaped articles or profiles.
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a foamed polyethylene material is disclosed herein, wherein the polyethylene-ethylene product stream from a high pressure polymerization reactor is introduced to an extruder after an intermediate pressure reduction and preferably extruded through a die at a pressure differential of from about 150 to 1,200 psi and preferably 200 to 750 psi. The polyethylene stream to the extruder comprises about 0.1% to 5% wt. ethylene, which acts as a foaming agent during the extrusion.
Abstract:
Rigid polyethylene foams are prepared by heating a mixture of a linear polyethylene and a hydrocarbon boiling below 30* C. in a closed reaction zone to at least the critical temperature of the hydrocarbon in the absence of stirring, and therafter venting the hydrocarbon at a temperature above or below the melting point of the polyethylene.
Abstract:
Production of chlorinated polyethylene foams by heating a mixture of chlorinated polyethylene, a crosslinking agent and an expanding agent. The foams, which are flexible and selfextinguishing may be used for example as insulating material, upholstery padding and packaging components.
Abstract:
POLYSTYRENE PEARLS ARE MADE BY INSUFFLATING POLYSTYRENE PARTICLES CONTAINING EXPANSION AGENT BY HOT AIR FOLLOWED BY BRIEF INSUFFLATION BY SUPERHEATED STREAM. A FURTHER ADVANTAGE CAN BE OBTAINED BY SUBJECTING THESE EXPANDED PEARLS TO HEAT TREATMENT IN AN AUTOCLAVE. THE SUCCESSIVE TREATMENTS BY HOT AIR AND STREAM ARE AT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE AND AT TEMPERATURE WHICH ARE ADEQUATE TO SOFTEN THE POLYSTYRENE AND ACTIVATE THE EXPANSION AGENT. PRODUCTS CAN BE PRODUCED WHICH HAVE ANY CHOSEN DENSITY FROM 2.5 KG./M3. UPWARD. PRODUCTS OF LOWEST DENSITIES ARE UNIQUE.
Abstract:
Production of cellular vinyl foams having desirably low density, good physical characteristics, fine uniform cell structure and the capability for production with short cycle times is achieved by incorporating a new cell stabilizer additive in a foamable precursor composition, such as a plastisol comprising a vinyl resin, plasticizer and blowing agent. The cell stabilizer additive is one or more of the copolymers obtained by the copolymerization of (A) a monomeric C2 to C6 methacrylate and (B) a nitrogen-containing, ethylenically unsaturated monomer in an amount providing nitrogen in the copolymerizate in the range of 0.1 to 10 percent by weight.
Abstract:
A method of producing a foamed article having a uniform cellular structure using a modified polypropylene produced by irradiating polypropylene with an ionizing radiation of from 0.1 to 5.0 megarad and graft-copolymerizing the irradiated polypropylene with from 0.5 - 6 percent by weight divinyl benzene or with from 0.5 - 6 percent by weight of divinyl benzene and not more than 10 percent by weight of an acrylic acid ester.
Abstract:
A composition for and method of making a rigid impact resistant microcellular, whittlable and nailable woodlike structure having a smooth and integral skin.
Abstract:
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE POLYMERIZATION OF ETHYLENICALLY UNSATURATED MONOMERS, THE CURING OF UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESIN COMPOSITIONS, AND THE CURING (PREFERABLY CURING AND FOAMING) OF ELASTOMER COMPOSITIONS ARE ACHIEVED BY THE USE OF CERTAIN B-SUBSTITUTED DIPEROXYKETALS OF THE FORMULA
R3-C(-R2)(-R4)-C(-R5)(-R6)-C(-O-O-R1)2-R
SUCH AS 2,2-DI(T-BUTYLPEROXY)-4-METHYLPENTANE AND 4,4-DI (T-BUTYLPEROXY)HEPTANE.