THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERIC FOAM MATERIALS AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME

Title:

THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERIC FOAM MATERIALS AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME

Document Type and Number:

WIPO Patent Application WO2004018551

Kind Code:

A9

Abstract:

Foams with low water absorption are provided, along with thermoplastic elastomeric foam materials and methods of forming the same. In some embodiments, the TPE foams have a low water absorption. Microcellular foams are included. Processing conditions (e.g., blowing agent type and content, die geometry, exit melt temperature, among others) may be controlled to produce foams having desirable characteristics, such as low water absorption.

Inventors:

ANDERSON JERE R
BLIZARD KENT G
CHEN LIQIN
OKAMOTO KELVIN T

Application Number:

PCT/US2003/026361

Publication Date:

April 29, 2004

Filing Date:

August 22, 2003

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Assignee:

TREXEL INC (US)

International Classes:

C08J9/12; (IPC1-7): C08J9/00

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