Process for producing alkenyl aromatic foams using a combination of atmospheric and organic gases and foams produced thereby
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United States(US) Patent
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국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B29C-044/20
B29C-044/00
출원번호
US-0677746
(2000-10-03)
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/ 주소
Reedy,Michael E.
Rider, Jr.,Edward W.
출원인 / 주소
Reedy International Corporation
Genpak Corporation
대리인 / 주소
Clifford Chance US LLP
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There is disclosed a process for producing alkenyl aromatic foams utilizing a combination of atmospheric and organic gases as blowing agent, preferably using greater than 30% by weight of atmospheric gas, and preferably also using a predetermined about of a masterbatch mix comprising a styrenic poly
There is disclosed a process for producing alkenyl aromatic foams utilizing a combination of atmospheric and organic gases as blowing agent, preferably using greater than 30% by weight of atmospheric gas, and preferably also using a predetermined about of a masterbatch mix comprising a styrenic polymer, a rubbery block copolymer, and a solid blowing agent. Also disclosed are alkenyl aromatic foams produced by the process which exhibit increased densities, increased thermoforming capabilities, increased post-expansion properties, and increased retainment of the atmospheric and organic gases.
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What is claimed is: 1. A process for producing a closed-cell polymer foam, said process comprising subjecting a foamable polymer composition comprising: (a) a predominant proportion of an optionally rubber-reinforced alkenyl aromatic polymer; and an additive for (a) comprising consisting essentiall
What is claimed is: 1. A process for producing a closed-cell polymer foam, said process comprising subjecting a foamable polymer composition comprising: (a) a predominant proportion of an optionally rubber-reinforced alkenyl aromatic polymer; and an additive for (a) comprising consisting essentially of: (b) alpha-methylstyrene; and (c) a rubbery block copolymer to a temperature sufficient to provide a molten polymer; mixing a non-solid blowing agent comprised of a combination of atmospheric and organic gases with said molten polymer; heating the mixture to a temperature and applying pressure such that the mixture does not foam; thereafter reducing the temperature of the mixture; and extruding the mixture. 2. A process according to claim 1, wherein the optionally rubber reinforced alkenyl aromatic polymer (a) is comprised of styrene. 3. A process according to claim 1, wherein the optionally rubber-reinforced alkenyl aromatic polymer (a) is comprised of a copolymer of interpolymer of styrene containing greater than 75 weight pent styrene. 4. A process according to claim 1, wherein the optionally rubber-reinforced alkenyl aromatic polymer (a) is comprised of a blend of styrene and a rubbery polymer. 5. A process according to claim 1, wherein the alpha-methyl styrene (b) has a Vicat softening temperature of between 45 and 82 at 50째 C./hr. rise. 6. A process according to claim 5, wherein the alpha-methylstyrene (b) is selected from the group consisting of: a linear homopolymer of alpha-methylstyrene having a molecular weight of about 685, a softening point of about 99째 C., and a flash point of about 210째 C., a linear homopolymer of alpha-methylstyrene having a molecular weight of about 790, a softening point of about 118째 C., and a flash point of about 224째 C., and a linear homopolymer of alpha-methylstyrene having a molecular weight of about 960, a softening point of about 141째 C., and a flash point of about 246째 C. 7. A process according to claim 1, wherein the rubbery block copolymer (c) is selected from the group consisting of A-B, A-B-A, A-B-A-B, graft and radial block copolymers. 8. A process according to claim 7, wherein the rubbery block copolymer (c) is selected from the group consisting of: a styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer having a styrene/rubber ratio of about 31/69 (Kraton D-1101); a styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer having a styrene/rubber ratio of about 28/72 (Kraton D-1102); a stryene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer having a styrene/rubber ratio of about 14/86 (Kraton D-1107); a styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene block copolymer having a styrene/rubber ratio of about 29/71 (Kraton G-1650); a styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene block copolymer having a styrene/rubber ratio of about 32/68 (Kraton G-1651); a styrene-ethylene/butylene styrene block copolymer having a styrene/rubber ratio of about 29/71 and a ring and ball softening point (ASTME 28-67, 10% by weight in Kaydol oil) of about 141째 F. (Kraton G-1652); a styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene block copolymer having a styrene/rubber ratio of about 13/87 (Kraton G-1657X); a styrene-ethylene/propylene block copolymer having a styrene/rubber ratio of about 37/63 (Kraton G-1701X); and a styrene-ethylene/butylene block copolymer having a styrene/rubber ratio of about 30/70 (Kraton G-1726X). 9. A process according to claim 8, wherein the rubbery block copolymer (c) is selected from the group consisting of: a styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene block copolymer having a styrene/rubber ratio of about 29/71 (Kraton G-1650) and a styrene-ethylene/butylene styrene block copolymer having a styrene/rubber ratio of about 29/71 and a ring and ball softening point (ASTME 28-67, 10% by weight in Kaydol oil) of about 141째 F. (Kraton G-1652). 10. A process according to claim 1, wherein the further comprising a blowing agent comprises comprised of a mixture of (1) one or more solid organic acids and (2) an alkaline metal carbonate or alkaline metal bicarbonate. 11. A process according to claim 10, wherein the one or more solid organic acids is selected from the group consisting of oxalic acid, succinic acid, adipic acid, phthalic acid and citric acid. 12. A process according to claim 10, wherein the alkaline metal carbonate or alkaline metal bicarbonate is selected from the group consisting of sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate. 13. A process according to claim 10, wherein the alkali:acid equivalent ratios are from about 1:3 to about 3:1. 14. A process according to claim 13, wherein the alkali:acid equivalent ratio is from about 0.7:1 to 1.3:1. 15. A process according to claim 10, wherein the blowing agent is comprised of a combination of monosodium citrate and sodium bicarbonate. 16. A process according to claim 15, wherein the combination of monosodium citrate and sodium bicarbonate are encapsulated in vegetable oil and the alkali:acid equivalent ratio is from about 0.9:1 to about 1.1:1. 17. A process for producing a closed-cell polymer foam, said process comprising subjecting a foamable polymer composition comprising: (a) an optionally rubber-reinforced alkenyl aromatic polymer comprised of a copolymer or interpolymer of styrene-containing greater than 50 weight percent styrene; and an additive for (a) comprising consisting essentially of: (b) alpha-methylstyrene; and (c) a rubbery block copolymer to a temperature sufficient to provide a molten polymer; mixing a non-solid blowing agent comprised of a combination of atmospheric and organic gases with said molten polymer; heating the mixture to a temperature and applying pressure such that the mixture does not foam; thereafter reducing the temperature of the mixture; and extruding the mixture. 18. A process for producing a closed-cell polymer foam, said process comprising subjecting a foamable polymer composition comprising: (a) an optionally rubber-reinforced alkenyl aromatic polymer; comprised of a blend of styrene and a rubbery polymer; and an additive for (a) comprising consisting essentially of: (b) alpha-methylstyrene; and (c) a rubbery block copolymer to a temperature sufficient to provide a molten polymer; mixing a non-solid blowing agent comprised of a combination of atmospheric and organic gases with said molten polymer; heating the mixture to a temperature and applying pressure such that the mixture does not foam; thereafter reducing the temperature of the mixture; and extruding the mixture.
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