Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Low density fluoropolymer foam
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Application No.: US16645131Application Date: 2018-09-05
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Publication No.: US11643520B2Publication Date: 2023-05-09
- Inventor: Saeid Zerafati , Ronald H. Partridge
- Applicant: Arkema Inc.
- Applicant Address: US PA King of Prussia
- Assignee: Arkema Inc.
- Current Assignee: Arkema Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US PA King of Prussia
- Agent Joanne Rossi
- International Application: PCT/US2018/049502 2018.09.05
- International Announcement: WO2019/050915A 2019.03.14
- Date entered country: 2020-03-06
- Main IPC: C08J9/32
- IPC: C08J9/32 ; B29C48/40 ; B29K105/16

Abstract:
The invention relates to low density fluoropolymer foam, and preferably polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) foam, such as that made with KYNAR PVDF resins, and articles made of the foam. The foam is produced by adding microspheres containing blowing agents to the polymer and processing it through an extruder. The microspheres consist of a hard shell containing a physical blowing agent. The shell softens at elevated temperatures and allows the expansion of the blowing agent, and microsphere to create larger voids within the polymer matrix. By proper control of the polymer composition, viscosity, processing temperature, blowing agent selection, loading ratio, and finishing conditions, useful articles such as foamed PVDF pipe, tube, profiles, film, wire jacketing and other articles can be produced. The microspheres may be added to the fluoropolymer matrix by several means, including as part of a masterbatch with a compatible polymer carrier.
Public/Granted literature
- US20210163704A1 LOW DENSITY FLUOROPOLYMER FOAM Public/Granted day:2021-06-03
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