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Heat-resistant polyolefin compositions suitable for films

a technology of polyolefin and composition, applied in the direction of mixing, transportation and packaging, chemical instruments and processes, etc., can solve the problems of hcl fume breakdown, health hazards, and hcl release when burning, and achieve the effect of reducing the number of polyvinyl chloride starting materials and reducing the risk of hcl releas

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-06-18
DOW GLOBAL TECH LLC
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The patent text describes a new composition that can replace PVC-based formulations, such as films. The composition includes a polymer, a filler, and a tackifier. The polymer can be an ethylene / α-olefin interpolymer that has specific characteristics, such as an average block index and molecular fraction. The composition can also be crosslinked. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a new material that can replace PVC in various applications, such as films, that has improved properties and performance.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, PVC-based formulations often result in fogging and release HCl when they burn.
The released HCl fumes and the breakdown of the HCl fumes may pose a health hazard.
Furthermore, to achieve soft conformable characteristics of flexible polyvinyl chloride (f-PVC), current practice is to formulate with phthalates which are associated with potential health risks.
In addition, it is also unfortunate that polyvinyl chloride production typically requires a vinyl chloride starting material.
The vinyl chloride production, as well as incineration of waste PVC may create harmful dioxins.

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Compositions Suitable for Tapes

[0100]Formulations A-D are made by compounding the components in the amounts shown in the below table. A Banbury mixer is employed for the compounding. After compounding the formulations are extruded as tapes on a ¾″ single screw Haake extruder with a 4″ wide coat hanger die.

TABLE 1Formulations A-DDensityTg(g / cc)(° C.)ABCDEscorez** 56371.17832.1036.4037.8033.30VERSIFY ™0.876−2547.12200VERSIFY ™0.866−2842.82300DE 2400.010.858−3140.7OBC 10.877−6039.3Calcium2.83—19.819.720.426.4carbonateFilmLink 400Ampacet Blue0.872210.91.11.11.0MasterbatchTotal100100100100Fraction of0.590.540.520.54Polymer / (Tackifier +Polymer)

[0101]VERSIFY 2200, VERSIFY 2300 and DE2400.01 are P / E elastomers and plastomers available from The Dow Chemical Company. Escorez 5600 series tackifiers available from Exxon Mobil are very light colored aromatic modified cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon resins. Escorez 5637 was selected for its high softening point and its known compatibility with polyeth...

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Compositions Suitable for Ignition Resistance Applications

[0107]Formulations 1-4 are made by compounding the components in the weight percentages shown in the below table. A Banbury mixer is employed for the compounding. After compounding the formulations are pelletized using an under-water pelletizer and compression molded down to a thickness of 5-7 mil. The compression molder is set to 175° C., a pressure of 2000 psi for 3 minutes, followed by 50,000 psi for 8 minutes, and 50,000 psi @ 15° C. to cool for 1-2 minutes. Regions of this sheet with a consistent thickness of ˜6 mil are used for physical testing.

TABLE 2Formulations 1-4Density1234(g / cc)(wt. %)(wt. %)(wt. %)(wt. %)OBC 10.87716.4514.4520.35OBC 20.87716.45Eastotac H100 R1.0417.5517.5517.5513.65Magnesium2.4260.0060.0060.0060.00HydroxideFR20S10Zinc stearate1.090.400.400.400.40Fusabond MN 4930.875.005.005.005.00MB50-0020.942.00Irganox 10101.150.600.600.600.60Density of1.491.491.491.48formulation

[0108]Fusabond MN493, is a ˜1 wt ...

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Compositions Suitable for Ignition Resistance Applications Comprising LDPE or Modified Olefin Multi-Block Interpolymer

[0110]Formulations 5-10 are made by compounding the components in the weight percentages shown in the below table. A Banbury mixer is employed for the compounding. After compounding the formulations are pelletized using an under-water pelletizer.

TABLE 3Formulations 5-10DensityTg(g / cc)(K)5678910Eastotac1.0431715.0515.0515.0515.0514.317.55H100 ROBC 10.87721316.4516.4516.45OBC 20.87721316.4516.4513.95LDPE 662i0.9192422.52.52.53.252.5Magnesium2.42—606060606060HydroxideFR20S10Zinc stearate1.09—0.40.40.40.40.40.4Fusabond0.872215MN 493Amplify0.87221505555GR216Irganox 10101.15—0.60.60.60.60.60.670 / 300.8812122.5OBC / PP1500 / 1500(rheologymodifiedOBC)Density of1.481.481.481.481.481.49formulation

[0111]The rheology modified OBC sample is prepared by first blending a 0.5 MI OBC OBC 2 and a high melt strength random copolymer polypropylene DOW DS6D82 with 5.7 wt % ethylene and a MFR ...

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Abstract

Compositions are provided that comprise: (1) a polymer selected from the group consisting of: (A) an ethylene / α-olefin multiblock interpolymer; (B) a propylene based plastomer or elastomer; and (C) a mixture of (A) and (B); (2) from about 1 to about 75 weight percent filler based on the weight of the composition; and (3) an effective amount of tackifier.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to improved polyolefin compositions which are heat-resistant and often suitable for films.BACKGROUND[0002]Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a widely used thermoplastic polymer. It is often used in applications requiring a conformable and / or flame resistant formulation. Such applications include tapes suitable for, for example, signage, drapes, and bandages. Unfortunately, PVC-based formulations often result in fogging and release HCl when they burn. The released HCl fumes and the breakdown of the HCl fumes may pose a health hazard. Furthermore, to achieve soft conformable characteristics of flexible polyvinyl chloride (f-PVC), current practice is to formulate with phthalates which are associated with potential health risks. In addition, it is also unfortunate that polyvinyl chloride production typically requires a vinyl chloride starting material. The vinyl chloride production, as well as incineration of waste PVC may create harmful dioxi...

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IPC IPC(8): C08L23/16C08K5/00C08K3/00
CPCC08L23/16C08K3/0033C08L2203/16C08L23/0815C08L2201/08C08K5/0008C08L51/06C08K3/20C08L23/142C08L2201/02C08L2207/066C08K13/02C08K2003/222C08K5/09C08K3/013
Inventor DIEHL, CHARLES F.CHANG, ANDY C.BATRA, ASHISHGUERRA, SUZANNE M.MARTIN, JILL M.
Owner DOW GLOBAL TECH LLC