Multilayer composite with thermal barrier properties

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a multilayer composite or multilayer laminate which may include a core foam layer and a first ceramicizable barrier component in contact with the core foam layer. The ceramicizable barrier component may include a ceramicizable layer. The multilayer composite may have an HBF flammability rating when measured according to ASTM D4986.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This disclosure relates to multilayer composites, and more specifically to multilayer composites for various applications, such as use as a thermal barrier in battery packs, and to methods for forming such composites. [Background technology]

[0002] Multilayer composite films can be designed for high-temperature protection in a variety of applications, such as thermal barriers in electric vehicle battery packs, thermal barrier covers for high-temperature cable protection, and thermal barrier containers for thermal spray containment. However, in these and other applications, potential thermal growth continues to increase due to technological advancements. Therefore, improved barrier designs that protect against such high thermal potentials remain necessary. [Overview of the Initiative]

[0003] According to the first embodiment, the multilayer composite may include a core foam layer and a first ceramicizable barrier component in contact with the core foam layer. The ceramicizable barrier component may include a ceramicizable layer. The multilayer composite may have an HBF flammability rating when measured according to ASTM D4986.

[0004] In another embodiment, the multilayer laminate may include a core foam layer and a first ceramicizable barrier component in contact with the core foam layer. The ceramicizable barrier component may include a ceramicizable layer. The multilayer laminate may have an HBF flammability rating when measured according to ASTM D4986. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0005] The embodiments are illustrated as examples and are not limited to the attached drawings. [Figure 1] This specification includes illustrative diagrams of exemplary multilayer complexes according to specific embodiments described herein. [Figure 2] This specification includes a diagram illustrating a method for forming a silicone foam according to embodiments described herein. [Figure 3] This specification includes illustrative diagrams of exemplary multilayer complexes according to specific embodiments described herein. [Figure 4] This specification includes illustrative diagrams of exemplary multilayer complexes according to specific embodiments described herein. [Figure 5] This specification includes illustrative diagrams of exemplary multilayer complexes according to specific embodiments described herein. [Figure 6] This specification includes illustrative diagrams of exemplary multilayer complexes according to specific embodiments described herein. [Figure 7] This specification includes illustrative diagrams of exemplary multilayer complexes according to specific embodiments described herein.

[0006] Those skilled in the art understand that the elements in the figures are illustrated for the purpose of simplification and clarity, and are not necessarily drawn to scale. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0007] The following discussion focuses on specific embodiments and examples of the teachings. The detailed descriptions are provided to aid in illustrating certain embodiments and should not be construed as limitations on the scope or applicability of the disclosure or teachings. It will be understood that other embodiments can be used based on the disclosure and teachings provided herein.

[0008] The terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes,” “including,” “has,” “having,” or any other variations thereof, are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a method, article, or apparatus that includes a list of features may include other features that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such method, article, or apparatus, but are not necessarily limited to those features alone. Furthermore, unless otherwise stated, “or” refers to an inclusive or not an exclusive or. For example, condition A or B is satisfied by one of the following: A is true (or exists) and B is false (or does not exist), A is false (or does not exist) and B is true (or exists), and both A and B are true (or exist).

[0009] Furthermore, the use of "a" or "an" is used to describe elements and components described herein. This is done simply for convenience and to give a general sense of the scope of the invention. This description should be understood as one, at least one, or singular including plural, or vice versa, unless it is clear that otherwise. For example, if a single article is described herein, two or more articles may be used instead of a single article. Similarly, if two or more articles are described herein, a single article may be replaced by those two or more articles.

[0010] The embodiments described herein generally relate to multilayer composites that may include a core foam layer and a first ceramicizable barrier component in contact with the core foam layer. According to certain embodiments, the first ceramicizable barrier component may include a ceramicizable layer.

[0011] For illustrative purposes, Figure 1 shows a multilayer composite 100 according to an embodiment described herein. As shown in Figure 1, the multilayer composite 100 may include a first ceramicizable barrier component 102 and a core foam layer 104.

[0012] According to one particular embodiment, the first ceramicizable barrier component 102 may include a ceramicizable layer. According to another embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may include a polymer matrix component and a filler composition distributed within the polymer component.

[0013] Referring to the embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may include a polymer matrix component and a filler composition distributed within the polymer matrix.

[0014] According to certain embodiments, the polymer matrix component of the ceramicizable layer may include certain materials. For example, the polymer matrix component may include components selected from the group consisting of silicone, polyurethane, epoxy, acrylic resin, or any combination thereof. According to yet another embodiment, the polymer matrix component may include silicone. According to yet another embodiment, the polymer matrix component may consist of silicone. According to yet another embodiment, the polymer matrix component may include polyurethane. According to yet another embodiment, the polymer matrix component may consist of polyurethane. According to yet another embodiment, the polymer matrix component may include epoxy. According to yet another embodiment, the polymer matrix component may consist of epoxy. According to yet another embodiment, the polymer matrix component may include acrylic resin. According to yet another embodiment, the polymer matrix component may consist of acrylic resin.

[0015] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may contain polymer matrix components in specific amounts. For example, the ceramicizable layer may contain polymer matrix components in an amount of at least about 30% by weight, e.g., at least about 33% by weight, or at least about 35% by weight, or at least about 38% by weight, or at least about 40% by weight, or at least about 43% by weight, or at least about 45% by weight, or even at least about 48% by weight, relative to the total weight of the ceramicizable layer. In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may contain polymer matrix components in an amount of about 60% by weight or less, e.g., about 58% by weight or less, or about 55% by weight or less, or about 53% by weight or even about 50% by weight, relative to the total weight of the ceramicizable layer. It will be understood that the ceramicizable layer may contain polymer matrix components in any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the ceramicizable layer may contain polymer matrix components in any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0016] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may contain a filler composition in a specific amount. For example, the ceramicizable layer may contain a filler composition in an amount of at least about 40% by weight, e.g., at least about 43% by weight, or at least about 45% by weight, or at least about 48% by weight, or at least about 50% by weight, or at least about 53% by weight, or at least about 55% by weight, or even at least about 58% by weight, relative to the total weight of the ceramicizable layer. In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may contain a filler composition in an amount of about 70% by weight or less, e.g., about 68% by weight or less, or about 65% by weight or less, or about 63% by weight or even about 60% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the ceramicizable layer. It will be understood that the ceramicizable layer may contain a filler composition in any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the ceramicizable layer may contain a filler composition in any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0017] According to a particular embodiment, the filler composition may include a ceramic filler component, a structure accelerator component, a flux component, and a flame retardant component.

[0018] According to certain embodiments, the ceramic filler component of the filler composition may include certain components. For example, the ceramic filler component may include components selected from the group consisting of sepiolite, wollastonite, or any combination thereof. According to yet another embodiment, the ceramic filler component may include sepiolite. According to yet another embodiment, the ceramic filler component may consist of sepiolite. According to yet another embodiment, the ceramic filler component may include wollastonite. According to yet another embodiment, the ceramic filler component may consist of wollastonite. According to yet another embodiment, the ceramic filler component may include a combination of sepiolite and wollastonite. According to yet another embodiment, the ceramic filler component may consist of a combination of sepiolite and wollastonite.

[0019] In other embodiments, the ceramic filler component of the filler composition may consist of multiple particles. In other embodiments, the ceramic filler component may have a specific aspect ratio. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the aspect ratio of the ceramic filler component may be defined as the ratio (L / D) of the average length of a statistically significant number of particles of the ceramic filler component divided by the average diameter of a statistically significant number of particles of the ceramic filler component. For example, the ceramic filler component may have an aspect ratio of about 10.0 or less, for example, about 9.5 or less, or about 9.0 or less, or about 8.5 or less, or about 8.0 or less, or about 7.5 or less, or about 7.0 or less, or about 6.5 or less, or about 6.0 or less, or even about 5.5 or less. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the ceramic filler component may have an aspect ratio of at least about 2.0, for example, at least about 2.5, or at least about 3.0, or at least about 3.5, or at least about 4.0, or even at least about 4.5. It will be understood that the ceramic filler component may have an aspect ratio of any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the ceramic filler component may have an aspect ratio of any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0020] In other embodiments, the filler composition may contain a specific amount of ceramic filler components. For example, the filler composition may contain a ceramic filler component in an amount of at least about 75% by weight, for example, at least about 76% by weight, or at least about 77% by weight, or at least about 78% by weight, or at least about 79% by weight, or at least about 80% by weight, or at least about 81% by weight, or at least about 82% by weight, or at least about 83% by weight, or at least about 84% by weight, or even at least about 85% by weight, based on the total weight of the filler composition. In other embodiments, the filler composition may contain a ceramic filler component in an amount of about 95% by weight or less, for example, about 94% by weight or less, or about 93% by weight or less, or about 92% by weight or less, or about 91% by weight or less, or about 90% by weight or less, or about 89% by weight or less, or about 88% by weight or less, or about 88% by weight or even about 87% by weight or less, based on the total weight of the filler composition. It will be understood that the filler composition may contain any value of the ceramic filler component within the range between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above. It will be further understood that the filler composition may contain any value of the ceramic filler component within the range between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above.

[0021] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may contain a specific content of ceramicizing filler components. For example, the ceramicizable layer may contain a ceramicizing filler component in an amount of at least about 50% by weight, for example, at least about 51% by weight, or at least about 52% by weight, or at least about 53% by weight, or at least about 54% by weight, or at least about 55% by weight, or at least about 56% by weight, or at least about 57% by weight, or at least about 58% by weight, or at least about 59% by weight, or even at least about 60% by weight, relative to the total weight of the ceramicizable layer. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may contain a ceramic filler component content of about 70% by weight or less, about 69% by weight or less, about 68% by weight or less, or about 67% by weight or less, or about 66% by weight or less, or about 65% by weight or less, or about 64% by weight or less, or about 63% by weight or less, or about 62% by weight or less, or about 61% by weight or less, or even about 60% by weight or less, based on the total weight of the ceramicizable layer. It will be understood that the ceramicizable layer may contain a ceramic filler component content of any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the ceramicizable layer may contain a ceramic filler component content of any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0022] According to certain embodiments, the structure-promoting component of the filler composition may include certain components. For example, the structure-promoting component may include components selected from the group consisting of crystalline silica, diopside, sciaenopsis, lepidolite, lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, or any combination thereof. According to other embodiments, the structure-promoting component may include crystalline silica. According to yet another embodiment, the structure-promoting component may consist of crystalline silica. According to other embodiments, the structure-promoting component may include diopside. According to yet another embodiment, the structure-promoting component may consist of diopside. According to other embodiments, the structure-promoting component may include sciaenopsis. According to yet another embodiment, the structure-promoting component may consist of sciaenopsis. According to other embodiments, the structure-promoting component may include lepidolite. According to yet another embodiment, the structure-promoting component may consist of lepidolite. According to other embodiments, the structure-promoting component may include lithium carbonate. According to yet another embodiment, the structure-promoting component may consist of lithium carbonate. In other embodiments, the structure-promoting component may include lithium hydroxide. In yet another embodiment, the structure-promoting component may consist of lithium hydroxide.

[0023] In other embodiments, the filler composition may contain a specific amount of structure-promoting component. For example, the filler composition may contain a structure-promoting component in an amount of at least about 0.1% by weight, e.g., at least about 0.5% by weight, or at least about 1.0% by weight, or at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or even at least about 3.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the filler composition. In other embodiments, the filler composition may contain a structure-promoting component in an amount of about 7.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 6.5% by weight or less, or about 6.0% by weight or less, or about 5.5% by weight or less, or about 5.0% by weight or less, or about 4.5% by weight or even about 4.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the filler composition. It will be understood that the filler composition may contain a structure-promoting component in any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the filler composition may contain a content of structure-promoting components in any value between the minimum and maximum values ​​described above.

[0024] Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may contain a specific amount of structure-promoting component. For example, the ceramicizable layer may contain a structure-promoting component in an amount of at least about 0.05% by weight, e.g., at least about 0.1% by weight, or at least about 0.5% by weight, or at least about 1.0% by weight, or at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or even at least about 2.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the ceramicizable layer. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may contain a structure-promoting component in an amount of about 5.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 4.5% by weight or less, or about 4.0% by weight or less, or about 3.5% by weight or even about 3.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the ceramicizable layer. It will be understood that the ceramicizable layer may contain a structure-promoting component in any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the ceramicizable layer may contain any value of the structure-promoting component between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above.

[0025] According to certain embodiments, the flux component of the filler composition may include certain components. For example, the flux component may include components selected from the group consisting of low-T glass frit, zinc oxide, zinc borate, antimony(III) oxide, bismuth(III) oxide, or any combination thereof. According to other embodiments, the flux component may include low-T glass frit. According to yet another embodiment, the flux component may consist of low-T glass frit. According to yet another embodiment, the flux component may include zinc oxide. According to yet another embodiment, the flux component may consist of zinc oxide. According to yet another embodiment, the flux component may include zinc borate. According to yet another embodiment, the flux component may consist of zinc borate. According to yet another embodiment, the flux component may include antimony(III) oxide. According to yet another embodiment, the flux component may consist of antimony(III) oxide. According to yet another embodiment, the flux component may include bismuth(III) oxide. In yet another embodiment, the flux component may consist of bismuth(III) oxide.

[0026] In other embodiments, the filler composition may contain flux components in specific amounts. For example, the filler composition may contain flux components in an amount of at least about 0.1% by weight, e.g., at least about 0.5% by weight, or at least about 1.0% by weight, or at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or even at least about 3.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the filler composition. In other embodiments, the filler composition may contain flux components in an amount of about 7.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 6.5% by weight or less, or about 6.0% by weight or less, or about 5.5% by weight or less, or about 5.0% by weight or less, or about 4.5% by weight or even about 4.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the filler composition. It will be understood that the filler composition may contain flux components in any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the filler composition may contain flux components in any value between the minimum and maximum values ​​described above.

[0027] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may contain a specific amount of flux component. For example, the ceramicizable layer may contain a flux component content of at least about 0.01% by weight, e.g., at least about 0.05% by weight, or at least about 0.1% by weight, or at least about 0.5% by weight, or at least about 1.0% by weight, or at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or even at least about 2.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the ceramicizable layer. In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may contain a flux component content of about 5.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 4.5% by weight or less, or about 4.0% by weight or less, or about 3.5% by weight or even about 3.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the ceramicizable layer. It will be understood that the ceramicizable layer may contain a flux component content of any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the ceramicizable layer may contain flux component content of any value between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above.

[0028] According to certain embodiments, the flame retardant component of the filler composition may include certain components. For example, the flame retardant component may include components selected from the group consisting of aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, or any combination thereof. According to yet another embodiment, the flame retardant component may include aluminum hydroxide. According to yet another embodiment, the flame retardant component may consist of aluminum hydroxide. According to yet another embodiment, the flame retardant component may include magnesium hydroxide. According to yet another embodiment, the flame retardant component may consist of magnesium hydroxide.

[0029] In other embodiments, the filler composition may contain a specific amount of flame retardant component. For example, the filler composition may contain a flame retardant component in an amount of at least about 5.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 6.0% by weight, or at least about 7.0% by weight, or at least about 8.0% by weight, or at least about 9.0% by weight, or at least about 10.0% by weight, or at least about 11.0% by weight, or even at least about 12.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of the filler composition. In other embodiments, the filler composition may contain a flame retardant component in an amount of about 20.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 19.0% by weight or less, or about 18.0% by weight or less, or about 17.0% by weight or less, or about 16.0% by weight or less, or about 15.0% by weight or less, or even about 14.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the filler composition. It will be understood that the filler composition may contain a flame retardant component in any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the filler composition may contain a flame retardant component in any value between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above.

[0030] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may contain a specific amount of flame retardant component. For example, the ceramicizable layer may contain a flame retardant component in an amount of at least about 2.5% by weight, e.g., at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or at least about 4.0% by weight, or at least about 4.5% by weight, or at least about 5.0% by weight, or at least about 5.5% by weight, or even at least about 6.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of the ceramicizable layer. In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may contain a flame retardant component in an amount of about 10.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 9.5% by weight or less, or about 9.0% by weight or less, or about 8.5% by weight or less, or about 8.0% by weight or less, or about 7.5% by weight or even about 7.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the ceramicizable layer. It will be understood that the ceramicizable layer may contain a flame retardant component in any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the ceramicizable layer may contain any value of flame retardant component between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above.

[0031] In other embodiments, the filler composition may further include a functional additive. In yet another embodiment, the functional additive may include a specific component. For example, the functional additive may include a component selected from the group consisting of iron(III) oxide, titanium oxide, or any combination thereof. In yet another embodiment, the functional additive component may include iron(III) oxide. In yet another embodiment, the functional additive component may consist of iron(III) oxide. In yet another embodiment, the functional additive component may include titanium oxide. In yet another embodiment, the functional additive component may consist of titanium oxide.

[0032] In other embodiments, the filler composition may contain functional additives in specific amounts. For example, the filler composition may contain functional additives in an amount of at least about 0.1% by weight, e.g., at least about 0.5% by weight, or at least about 1.0% by weight, or at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or even at least about 3.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the filler composition. In other embodiments, the filler composition may contain functional additives in an amount of about 7.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 6.5% by weight or less, or about 6.0% by weight or less, or about 5.5% by weight or less, or about 5.0% by weight or less, or about 4.5% by weight or even about 4.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the filler composition. It will be understood that the filler composition may contain functional additives in any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the filler composition may contain a functional additive in any value between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above.

[0033] Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may contain functional additives in specific amounts. For example, the ceramicizable layer may contain functional additives in an amount of at least about 0.05% by weight, e.g., at least about 0.1% by weight, or at least about 0.5% by weight, or at least about 1.0% by weight, or at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or even at least about 2.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the ceramicizable layer. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may contain functional additives in an amount of about 5.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 4.5% by weight or less, or about 4.0% by weight or less, or about 3.5% by weight or even about 3.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the ceramicizable layer. It will be understood that the ceramicizable layer may contain functional additives in any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the ceramicizable layer may contain functional additives in any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0034] According to certain embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific flammability rating when measured according to ASTM D3801. In particular, the ceramicizable layer may have a V-0 flammability rating when measured according to ASTM D3801.

[0035] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific 5-minute hot plate exposure (HPE) low-side temperature when measured using a hot plate test performed at 800°C for 5 minutes. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the hot plate test is performed by preparing a 15 cm × 25 cm specimen of the ceramicizable layer laminated on a 0.3 mm thick layer of alkali-free glass cloth, such that the total thickness of the specimen is 1.5 mm. The specimen is placed on a hot plate adjusted to the desired temperature, with the ceramicizable layer side of the specimen facing the hot plate. An infrared (IR) thermometer is used to measure the temperature at the center point of the low-side surface of the sample (i.e., the side of the specimen opposite the hot plate) at the specified time. According to a particular embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have an HPE low-temperature for 5 minutes of approximately 800°C or less, for example, approximately 775°C or less, or approximately 750°C or less, or approximately 725°C or less, or approximately 700°C or less, or approximately 675°C or less, or approximately 650°C or less, or approximately 625°C or less, or even approximately 600°C or less. According to another embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have an HPE low-temperature for 5 minutes of at least approximately 25°C. It will be understood that the HPE low-temperature for 5 minutes of the ceramicizable layer may be within the range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the HPE low-temperature for 5 minutes of the ceramicizable layer may be any value within the range of any of the above values.

[0036] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific 15-minute hot plate exposure (HPE) low-side temperature when measured using a hot plate test performed at 800°C for 15 minutes. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the hot plate test is performed by preparing a 15 cm × 25 cm specimen of the ceramicizable layer laminated on a 0.3 mm thick layer of alkali-free glass cloth, such that the total thickness of the specimen is 1.5 mm. The specimen is placed on a hot plate adjusted to the desired temperature, with the ceramicizable layer side of the specimen facing the hot plate. An infrared (IR) thermometer is used to measure the temperature at the center point of the low-side surface of the sample (i.e., the side of the specimen opposite the hot plate) at a specified time. According to a particular embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have an HPE low-temperature for 15 minutes of approximately 800°C or less, for example, approximately 775°C or less, or approximately 750°C or less, or approximately 725°C or less, or approximately 700°C or less, or approximately 675°C or less, or approximately 650°C or less, or approximately 625°C or less, or even approximately 600°C or less. According to another embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have an HPE low-temperature for 15 minutes of at least approximately 25°C. It will be understood that the 15-minute HPE low-temperature for the ceramicizable layer may be within the range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the 15-minute HPE low-temperature for the ceramicizable layer may be any value within the range of any of the above values.

[0037] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific 30-minute hot plate exposure (HPE) low-side temperature when measured using a hot plate test performed at 800°C for 30 minutes. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the hot plate test is performed by preparing a 15 cm × 25 cm specimen of the ceramicizable layer laminated on a 0.3 mm thick layer of alkali-free glass cloth, such that the total thickness of the specimen is 1.5 mm. The specimen is placed on a hot plate adjusted to the desired temperature, with the ceramicizable layer side of the specimen facing the hot plate. An infrared (IR) thermometer is used to measure the temperature at the center point of the low-side surface of the sample (i.e., the side of the specimen opposite the hot plate) at the specified time. According to a particular embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have an HPE low-temperature for 30 minutes of approximately 800°C or less, for example, approximately 775°C or less, or approximately 750°C or less, or approximately 725°C or less, or approximately 700°C or less, or approximately 675°C or less, or approximately 650°C or less, or approximately 625°C or less, or even approximately 600°C or less. According to another embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have an HPE low-temperature for 30 minutes of at least approximately 25°C. It will be understood that the 30-minute HPE low-temperature for the ceramicizable layer may be within the range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the 30-minute HPE low-temperature for the ceramicizable layer may be any value within the range of any of the above values.

[0038] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific 5-minute torch exposure (TE) low-side temperature when measured using a torch test performed at 1300°C for 5 minutes. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the torch test is performed by preparing a 15 cm × 15 cm specimen of the ceramicizable layer laminated on a 0.3 mm thick layer of alkali-free glass cloth, such that the total thickness of the specimen is 1.5 mm. The specimen is fixed in a holder. The torch is positioned 7 cm away from the surface of the specimen fixed in the holder, with the ceramicizable layer side of the specimen facing the torch. The torch is adjusted to produce an outer flame that just touches the center point of the ceramicizable layer side of the specimen, and the specimen reaches and stabilizes at the desired temperature when measured using a thermometer at the point where the flame touches the specimen. An infrared (IR) thermometer or thermocouple is used to measure the temperature at the center point of the low-side surface of the sample (i.e., the side of the specimen opposite the torch) at a specified time. According to a particular embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have a 5-minute TE lower temperature of about 800°C or less, for example, about 775°C or less, or about 750°C or less, or about 725°C or less, or about 700°C or less, or about 675°C or less, or about 650°C or less, or about 625°C or less, or even about 600°C or less. According to another embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have a 5-minute TE lower temperature of at least about 25°C. It will be understood that the 5-minute TE lower temperature of the ceramicizable layer may be within the range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the 5-minute TE lower temperature of the ceramicizable layer may be any value within the range of any of the above values.

[0039] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific 15-minute torch exposure (TE) low-temperature side temperature when measured using a torch test performed at 1300°C for 15 minutes. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the torch test is performed by preparing a 15 cm × 15 cm specimen of the ceramicizable layer laminated on a 0.3 mm thick layer of alkali-free glass cloth, such that the total thickness of the specimen is 1.5 mm. The specimen is fixed in a holder. The torch is positioned 7 cm away from the surface of the specimen fixed in the holder, with the ceramicizable layer side of the specimen facing the torch. The torch is adjusted to produce an outer flame that just touches the center point of the ceramicizable layer side of the specimen, and the specimen is allowed to reach and stabilize at the desired temperature when measured using a thermometer at the point where the flame touches the specimen. An infrared (IR) thermometer or thermocouple is used to measure the temperature at the center point of the low-temperature side surface of the sample (i.e., the side of the specimen opposite the torch) at a specified time. According to a particular embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have a 15-minute TE lower temperature of about 800°C or less, for example, about 775°C or less, or about 750°C or less, or about 725°C or less, or about 700°C or less, or about 675°C or less, or about 650°C or less, or about 625°C or less, or even about 600°C or less. According to another embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have a 15-minute TE lower temperature of at least about 25°C. It will be understood that the 15-minute TE lower temperature of the ceramicizable layer may be within the range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the 15-minute TE lower temperature of the ceramicizable layer may be any value within any of the above values.

[0040] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific 30-minute torch exposure (TE) low-temperature side temperature when measured using a torch test performed at 1300°C for 30 minutes. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the torch test is performed by preparing a 15 cm × 15 cm specimen of the ceramicizable layer laminated on a 0.3 mm thick layer of alkali-free glass cloth, such that the total thickness of the specimen is 1.5 mm. The specimen is fixed in a holder. The torch is positioned 7 cm away from the surface of the specimen fixed in the holder, with the ceramicizable layer side of the specimen facing the torch. The torch is adjusted to produce an outer flame that just touches the center point of the ceramicizable layer side of the specimen, and the specimen is allowed to reach and stabilize at the desired temperature when measured using a thermometer at the point where the flame touches the specimen. An infrared (IR) thermometer or thermocouple is used to measure the temperature at the center point of the low-temperature side surface of the sample (i.e., the side of the specimen opposite the torch) at the specified time. According to a particular embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have a 30-minute TE lower temperature of about 800°C or less, for example, about 775°C or less, or about 750°C or less, or about 725°C or less, or about 700°C or less, or about 675°C or less, or about 650°C or less, or about 625°C or less, or even about 600°C or less. According to another embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have a 30-minute TE lower temperature of at least about 25°C. It will be understood that the 30-minute TE lower temperature of the ceramicizable layer may be within the range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the 30-minute TE lower temperature of the ceramicizable layer may be any value within any of the above values.

[0041] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific density. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the density of the ceramicizable layer may be determined according to ASTM D1056. In one particular embodiment, the ceramicizable layer has a density of approximately 1.7 kg / m³. 3 For example, approximately 1.6 kg / m 3 The following, or approximately 1.5 kg / m 3 The following, or approximately 1.4 kg / m3 less than or about 1.3 kg / m 3 less than or about 1.2 kg / m 3 less than or about 1.1 kg / m 3 less than or about 1.0 kg / m 3 less than or about 0.9 kg / m 3 less than or about 0.8 kg / m 3 less than or about 0.7 kg / m 3 less than or about 0.6 kg / m 3 less than or about 0.5 kg / m 3 less than or even about 0.4 kg / m 3 may have the following density. According to still other embodiments, the ceramifiable layer may have a density of at least about 0.001 kg / m 3 It will be understood that the density of the ceramifiable layer can be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the density of the ceramifiable layer can be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0042] According to still other embodiments, the ceramifiable layer may have a specific weight. According to certain embodiments, the ceramifiable layer may have a weight of at least about 0.001 kg / m 2 , for example, at least about 0.005 kg / m 2 , or at least about 0.01 kg / m 2 , or at least about 0.05 kg / m 2 , or at least about 0.1 kg / m 2 , or at least about 0.5 kg / m 2 , or at least about 1.0 kg / m 2 , or even at least about 1.5 kg / m 2 may have a weight of. According to still other embodiments, the ceramifiable layer may have a weight of less than about 2.61 kg / m 2 It will be understood that the weight of the ceramifiable layer can be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the weight of the ceramifiable layer can be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0043] In further embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific hardness. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the hardness of the ceramicizable layer may be determined according to ASTM D2240. In certain embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a hardness of at least about 61 Shore A, for example, at least about 62 Shore A, or at least about 63 Shore A, or at least about 64 Shore A, or even at least about 65 Shore A. In further embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a hardness of about 71 Shore A or less, for example, about 70 Shore A or less, or about 69 Shore A or less, or about 68 Shore A or less, or about 67 Shore A or less, or even about 66 Shore A or less. It will be understood that the hardness of the ceramicizable layer may be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the hardness of the ceramicizable layer may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0044] In further embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific tensile strength. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the tensile strength of the ceramicizable layer may be determined according to ASTM D412. In certain embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a tensile strength of at least about 2.3 MPa, for example, at least about 2.5 MPa, or at least about 5 MPa, or at least about 10 MPa, or at least about 20 MPa, or at least about 30 MPa, or at least about 40 MPa, or at least about 50 MPa, or at least about 100 MPa, or even at least about 150 MPa. In further embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a tensile strength of about 500 MPa or less. It will be understood that the tensile strength of the ceramicizable layer may be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the tensile strength of the ceramicizable layer may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0045] According to certain embodiments, the ceramicizable layer described herein may be formed according to any acceptable forming process for composite material layers.

[0046] According to certain other embodiments, the filler composition for the ceramicizable layer may be a different filler composition. According to certain embodiments, the filler composition may include a ceramicizing filler component, a reinforcing component, a flux component, and a flame retardant component.

[0047] According to certain embodiments, the ceramic filler component of the filler composition may include certain components. For example, the ceramic filler component may include components selected from the group consisting of aluminum silicate, zirconium silicate, zirconia, alumina, or any combination thereof. According to other embodiments, the ceramic filler component may include aluminum silicate. According to yet another embodiment, the ceramic filler component may consist of aluminum silicate. According to yet another embodiment, the ceramic filler component may include zirconium silicate. According to yet another embodiment, the ceramic filler component may consist of zirconium silicate. According to yet another embodiment, the ceramic filler component may include zirconia. According to yet another embodiment, the ceramic filler component may consist of zirconia. According to yet another embodiment, the ceramic filler component may include alumina. According to yet another embodiment, the ceramic filler component may consist of alumina.

[0048] Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the filler composition may contain a specific amount of ceramic filler components. For example, the filler composition may contain a ceramic filler component in an amount of at least about 50% by weight, for example, at least about 53% by weight, or at least about 55% by weight, or at least about 58% by weight, or at least about 60% by weight, or at least about 63% by weight, or at least about 65% by weight, or at least about 68% by weight, or at least about 70% by weight, or at least about 73% by weight, or even at least about 75% by weight, relative to the total weight of the filler composition. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the filler composition may contain a ceramic filler component in an amount of about 90% by weight or less, about 89% by weight or less, about 88% by weight or less, or about 87% by weight or less, or about 86% by weight or less, or about 85% by weight or less, or about 84% by weight or less, or about 83% by weight or less, or about 82% by weight or less, or about 81% by weight or less, or even about 80% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the filler composition. It will be understood that the filler composition may contain any value of the ceramic filler component within the range between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above. It will be further understood that the filler composition may contain any value of the ceramic filler component within the range between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above.

[0049] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may contain a specific content of ceramic filler components. For example, the ceramicizable layer may contain a ceramic filler component in an amount of at least about 25% by weight, for example, at least about 26% by weight, or at least about 27% by weight, or at least about 28% by weight, or at least about 29% by weight, or at least about 30% by weight, or at least about 31% by weight, or at least about 32% by weight, or at least about 33% by weight, or at least about 34% by weight, or even at least about 35% by weight, relative to the total weight of the ceramicizable layer. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may contain a ceramic filler component content of about 65% by weight or less, for example, about 64% by weight or less, about 68% by weight or less, or about 63% by weight or less, or about 62% by weight or less, or about 61% by weight or less, or about 60% by weight or less, or about 59% by weight or less, or about 58% by weight or less, or about 57% by weight or less, or even about 56% by weight or less, based on the total weight of the ceramicizable layer. It will be understood that the ceramicizable layer may contain a ceramic filler component content of any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the ceramicizable layer may contain a ceramic filler component content of any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0050] According to certain embodiments, the reinforcing component of the filler composition may include certain components. According to certain embodiments, the reinforcing component may include wollastonite. According to yet other embodiments, the reinforcing component may consist of wollastonite.

[0051] In other embodiments, the filler composition may contain a specific amount of reinforcing components. For example, the filler composition may contain a reinforcing component in an amount of at least about 0.1% by weight, e.g., at least about 0.5% by weight, or at least about 1.0% by weight, or at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or even at least about 3.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the filler composition. In other embodiments, the filler composition may contain a reinforcing component in an amount of about 10.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 9.5% by weight or less, or about 9.0% by weight or less, or about 8.5% by weight or less, or about 8.0% by weight or less, or about 7.5% by weight or even about 7.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the filler composition. It will be understood that the filler composition may contain a reinforcing component in any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the filler composition may contain a reinforcing component in any value between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above.

[0052] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may contain a specific amount of reinforcing components. For example, the ceramicizable layer may contain a reinforcing component content of at least about 0.05% by weight, e.g., at least about 0.1% by weight, or at least about 0.5% by weight, or at least about 1.0% by weight, or at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or even at least about 2.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the ceramicizable layer. In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may contain a reinforcing component content of about 9.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 8.5% by weight or less, or about 8.0% by weight or less, or about 7.5% by weight or even about 6.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the ceramicizable layer. It will be understood that the ceramicizable layer may contain a reinforcing component content of any value between the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the ceramicizable layer may contain a reinforcing component content of any value between the above minimum and maximum values.

[0053] According to certain embodiments, the flux component of the filler composition may include certain components. For example, the flux component may include components selected from the group consisting of low-T glass frit, zinc oxide, zinc borate, antimony(III) oxide, bismuth(III) oxide, or any combination thereof. According to other embodiments, the flux component may include low-T glass frit. According to yet another embodiment, the flux component may consist of low-T glass frit. According to yet another embodiment, the flux component may include zinc oxide. According to yet another embodiment, the flux component may consist of zinc oxide. According to yet another embodiment, the flux component may include zinc borate. According to yet another embodiment, the flux component may consist of zinc borate. According to yet another embodiment, the flux component may include antimony(III) oxide. According to yet another embodiment, the flux component may consist of antimony(III) oxide. According to yet another embodiment, the flux component may include bismuth(III) oxide. In yet another embodiment, the flux component may consist of bismuth(III) oxide.

[0054] In other embodiments, the filler composition may contain a specific amount of flux component. For example, the filler composition may contain a flux component content of at least about 3.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 3.5% by weight, or at least about 4.0% by weight, or at least about 4.5% by weight, or at least about 5.0% by weight, or at least about 5.5% by weight, or at least about 6.0% by weight, or even more, at least about 6.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the filler composition. In other embodiments, the filler composition may contain a flux component content of about 10.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 9.5% by weight or less, or about 8.0% by weight or less, or about 7.5% by weight or even more, or even more, about 7.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the filler composition. It will be understood that the filler composition may contain a flux component content of any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the filler composition may contain a flux component content of any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0055] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may contain a specific amount of flux component. For example, the ceramicizable layer may contain a flux component content of at least about 1.5% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.6% by weight, or at least about 1.7% by weight, or at least about 1.8% by weight, or at least about 1.9% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or even at least about 2.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the ceramicizable layer. In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may contain a flux component content of about 9.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 8.5% by weight or less, or about 8.0% by weight or less, or about 7.5% by weight or even about 7.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the ceramicizable layer. It will be understood that the ceramicizable layer may contain a flux component content of any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the ceramicizable layer may contain a flux component content of any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0056] According to certain embodiments, the flame retardant component of the filler composition may include certain components. For example, the flame retardant component may include components selected from the group consisting of aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, or any combination thereof. According to yet another embodiment, the flame retardant component may include aluminum hydroxide. According to yet another embodiment, the flame retardant component may consist of aluminum hydroxide. According to yet another embodiment, the flame retardant component may include magnesium hydroxide. According to yet another embodiment, the flame retardant component may consist of magnesium hydroxide.

[0057] In other embodiments, the filler composition may contain a specific amount of flame retardant component. For example, the filler composition may contain a flame retardant component in an amount of at least about 5.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 6.0% by weight, or at least about 7.0% by weight, or at least about 8.0% by weight, or at least about 9.0% by weight, or at least about 10.0% by weight, or at least about 11.0% by weight, or even at least about 12.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of the filler composition. In other embodiments, the filler composition may contain a flame retardant component in an amount of about 20.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 19.0% by weight or less, or about 18.0% by weight or less, or about 17.0% by weight or less, or about 16.0% by weight or less, or about 15.0% by weight or less, or even about 14.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the filler composition. It will be understood that the filler composition may contain a flame retardant component in any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the filler composition may contain a flame retardant component in any value between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above.

[0058] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may contain a specific amount of flame retardant components. For example, the ceramicizable layer may contain a flame retardant component in an amount of at least about 2.5% by weight, e.g., at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or at least about 4.0% by weight, or at least about 4.5% by weight, or at least about 5.0% by weight, or at least about 5.5% by weight, or even at least about 6.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of the ceramicizable layer. In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may contain a flame retardant component in an amount of about 18.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 17.5% by weight or less, or about 17.0% by weight or less, or about 16.5% by weight or less, or about 16.0% by weight or less, or about 15.5% by weight or even about 15.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the ceramicizable layer. It will be understood that the ceramicizable layer may contain any value of flame retardant component within the range between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above.

[0059] In other embodiments, the filler composition may further include a functional additive. In yet another embodiment, the functional additive may include a specific component. For example, the functional additive may include a component selected from the group consisting of iron(III) oxide, titanium oxide, or any combination thereof. In yet another embodiment, the functional additive component may include iron(III) oxide. In yet another embodiment, the functional additive component may consist of iron(III) oxide. In yet another embodiment, the functional additive component may include titanium oxide. In yet another embodiment, the functional additive component may consist of titanium oxide.

[0060] In other embodiments, the filler composition may contain functional additives in specific amounts. For example, the filler composition may contain functional additives in an amount of at least about 0.1% by weight, e.g., at least about 0.5% by weight, or at least about 1.0% by weight, or at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or even at least about 3.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the filler composition. In other embodiments, the filler composition may contain functional additives in an amount of about 7.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 6.5% by weight or less, or about 6.0% by weight or less, or about 5.5% by weight or less, or about 5.0% by weight or less, or about 4.5% by weight or even about 4.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the filler composition. It will be understood that the filler composition may contain functional additives in any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the filler composition may contain a functional additive in any value between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above.

[0061] Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may contain functional additives in specific amounts. For example, the ceramicizable layer may contain functional additives in an amount of at least about 0.05% by weight, e.g., at least about 0.1% by weight, or at least about 0.5% by weight, or at least about 1.0% by weight, or at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or even at least about 2.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the ceramicizable layer. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may contain functional additives in an amount of about 6.5% by weight or less, e.g., about 6.0% by weight or less, or about 5.5% by weight or less, or about 5.0% by weight or even about 4.5% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the ceramicizable layer. It will be understood that the ceramicizable layer may contain functional additives in any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the ceramicizable layer may contain functional additives in any value within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0062] According to certain embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific flammability rating when measured according to ASTM D3801. In particular, the ceramicizable layer may have a V-0 flammability rating when measured according to ASTM D3801.

[0063] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific 5-minute hot plate exposure (HPE) low-side temperature when measured using a hot plate test performed at 800°C for 5 minutes. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the hot plate test is performed by preparing a 15 cm × 25 cm specimen of the ceramicizable layer laminated on a 0.3 mm thick layer of alkali-free glass cloth, such that the total thickness of the specimen is 1.5 mm. The specimen is placed on a hot plate adjusted to the desired temperature, with the ceramicizable layer side of the specimen facing the hot plate. An infrared (IR) thermometer is used to measure the temperature at the center point of the low-side surface of the sample (i.e., the side of the specimen opposite the hot plate) at a specified time. According to a particular embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have an HPE low-temperature for 5 minutes of approximately 800°C or less, for example, approximately 775°C or less, or approximately 750°C or less, or approximately 725°C or less, or approximately 700°C or less, or approximately 675°C or less, or approximately 650°C or less, or approximately 625°C or less, or even approximately 600°C or less. According to another embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have an HPE low-temperature for 5 minutes of at least approximately 25°C. It will be understood that the HPE low-temperature for 5 minutes of the ceramicizable layer may be within the range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the HPE low-temperature for 5 minutes of the ceramicizable layer may be any value within the range of any of the above values.

[0064] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific 15-minute hot plate exposure (HPE) low-side temperature when measured using a hot plate test performed at 800°C for 15 minutes. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the hot plate test is performed by preparing a 15 cm × 25 cm specimen of the ceramicizable layer laminated on a 0.3 mm thick layer of alkali-free glass cloth, such that the total thickness of the specimen is 1.5 mm. The specimen is placed on a hot plate adjusted to the desired temperature, with the ceramicizable layer side of the specimen facing the hot plate. An infrared (IR) thermometer is used to measure the temperature at the center point of the low-side surface of the sample (i.e., the side of the specimen opposite the hot plate) at a specified time. According to a particular embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have an HPE low-temperature for 15 minutes of approximately 800°C or less, for example, approximately 775°C or less, or approximately 750°C or less, or approximately 725°C or less, or approximately 700°C or less, or approximately 675°C or less, or approximately 650°C or less, or approximately 625°C or less, or even approximately 600°C or less. According to another embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have an HPE low-temperature for 15 minutes of at least approximately 25°C. It will be understood that the 15-minute HPE low-temperature for the ceramicizable layer may be within the range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the 15-minute HPE low-temperature for the ceramicizable layer may be any value within the range of any of the above values.

[0065] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific 30-minute hot plate exposure (HPE) low-side temperature when measured using a hot plate test performed at 800°C for 30 minutes. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the hot plate test is performed by preparing a 15 cm × 25 cm specimen of the ceramicizable layer laminated on a 0.3 mm thick layer of alkali-free glass cloth, such that the total thickness of the specimen is 1.5 mm. The specimen is placed on a hot plate adjusted to the desired temperature, with the ceramicizable layer side of the specimen facing the hot plate. An infrared (IR) thermometer is used to measure the temperature at the center point of the low-side surface of the specimen (i.e., the side of the specimen opposite the hot plate) at a specified time. Thus, an infrared (IR) thermometer is used to measure the low-side surface temperature of the specimen at a specified time. According to a particular embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have an HPE low-temperature for 30 minutes of approximately 800°C or less, for example, approximately 775°C or less, or approximately 750°C or less, or approximately 725°C or less, or approximately 700°C or less, or approximately 675°C or less, or approximately 650°C or less, or approximately 625°C or less, or even approximately 600°C or less. According to another embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have an HPE low-temperature for 30 minutes of at least approximately 25°C. It will be understood that the 30-minute HPE low-temperature for the ceramicizable layer may be within the range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the 30-minute HPE low-temperature for the ceramicizable layer may be any value within the range of any of the above values.

[0066] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific 5-minute torch exposure (TE) low-side temperature when measured using a torch test performed at 1500°C for 5 minutes. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the torch test is performed by preparing a 15 cm × 15 cm specimen of the ceramicizable layer laminated on a 0.3 mm thick layer of alkali-free glass cloth, such that the total thickness of the specimen is 1.5 mm. The specimen is fixed in a holder. The torch is positioned 7 cm away from the surface of the specimen fixed in the holder, with the ceramicizable layer side of the specimen facing the torch. The torch is adjusted to produce an outer flame that just touches the center point of the ceramicizable layer side of the specimen, and the specimen reaches and stabilizes at the desired temperature when measured using a thermometer at the point where the flame touches the specimen. An infrared (IR) thermometer or thermocouple is used to measure the temperature at the center point of the low-side surface of the sample (i.e., the side of the specimen opposite the torch) at a specified time. According to a particular embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have a 5-minute TE lower temperature of about 800°C or less, for example, about 775°C or less, or about 750°C or less, or about 725°C or less, or about 700°C or less, or about 675°C or less, or about 650°C or less, or about 625°C or less, or even about 600°C or less. According to another embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have a 5-minute TE lower temperature of at least about 25°C. It will be understood that the 5-minute TE lower temperature of the ceramicizable layer may be within the range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the 5-minute TE lower temperature of the ceramicizable layer may be any value within the range of any of the above values.

[0067] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific 15-minute torch exposure (TE) low-temperature side temperature when measured using a torch test performed at 1500°C for 15 minutes. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the torch test is performed by preparing a 15 cm × 15 cm specimen of the ceramicizable layer laminated on a 0.3 mm thick layer of alkali-free glass cloth, such that the total thickness of the specimen is 1.5 mm. The specimen is fixed in a holder. The torch is positioned 7 cm away from the surface of the specimen fixed in the holder, with the ceramicizable layer side of the specimen facing the torch. The torch is adjusted to produce an outer flame that just touches the center point of the ceramicizable layer side of the specimen, and the specimen is allowed to reach and stabilize at the desired temperature when measured using a thermometer at the point where the flame touches the specimen. An infrared (IR) thermometer or thermocouple is used to measure the temperature at the center point of the low-temperature side surface of the sample (i.e., the side of the specimen opposite the torch) at the specified time. Therefore, an infrared (IR) thermometer or thermocouple is used to measure the low-temperature side surface temperature of the sample at a specified time. According to a particular embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have a 15-minute TE low-temperature side temperature of about 800°C or less, for example, about 775°C or less, or about 750°C or less, or about 725°C or less, or about 700°C or less, or about 675°C or less, or about 650°C or less, or about 625°C or less, or even about 600°C or less. According to another embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have a 15-minute TE low-temperature side temperature of at least about 25°C. It will be understood that the 15-minute TE low-temperature side temperature of the ceramicizable layer may be within the range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the 15-minute TE low-temperature side temperature of the ceramicizable layer may be any value within any of the above values.

[0068] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific 30-minute torch exposure (TE) low-temperature side temperature when measured using a torch test performed at 1500°C for 30 minutes. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the torch test is performed by preparing a 15 cm × 15 cm specimen of the ceramicizable layer laminated on a 0.3 mm thick layer of alkali-free glass cloth, such that the total thickness of the specimen is 1.5 mm. The specimen is fixed in a holder. The torch is positioned 7 cm away from the surface of the specimen fixed in the holder, with the ceramicizable layer side of the specimen facing the torch. The torch is adjusted to produce an outer flame that just touches the center point of the ceramicizable layer side of the specimen, and the specimen is allowed to reach and stabilize at the desired temperature when measured using a thermometer at the point where the flame touches the specimen. An infrared (IR) thermometer or thermocouple is used to measure the temperature at the center point of the low-temperature side surface of the sample (i.e., the side of the specimen opposite the torch) at the specified time. Therefore, an infrared (IR) thermometer or thermocouple is used to measure the low-temperature side surface temperature of the sample at a specified time. According to a particular embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have a 30-minute TE low-temperature side temperature of about 800°C or less, for example, about 775°C or less, or about 750°C or less, or about 725°C or less, or about 700°C or less, or about 675°C or less, or about 650°C or less, or about 625°C or less, or even about 600°C or less. According to another embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have a 30-minute TE low-temperature side temperature of at least about 25°C. It will be understood that the 30-minute TE low-temperature side temperature of the ceramicizable layer may be within the range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the 30-minute TE low-temperature side temperature of the ceramicizable layer may be any value within any of the above values.

[0069] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific density. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the density of the ceramicizable layer may be determined according to ASTM D1056. In one particular embodiment, the ceramicizable layer has a density of approximately 1.7 kg / m³. 3 For example, approximately 1.6 kg / m3 The following, or approximately 1.5 kg / m 3 The following, or approximately 1.4 kg / m 3 Less than or about 1.3kg / m 3 The following, or approximately 1.2 kg / m 3 The following, or approximately 1.1 kg / m 3 The following, or approximately 1.0 kg / m 3 The following, or approximately 0.9 kg / m 3 The following, or approximately 0.8 kg / m 3 Less than or about 0.7kg / m 3 The following, or approximately 0.6 kg / m 3 The following, or approximately 0.5 kg / m 3 The following, or even further, approximately 0.4 kg / m 3 The following densities may be present. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have at least about 0.001 kg / m³ 3 It may have a density of . It will be understood that the density of the ceramicizable layer may be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the density of the ceramicizable layer may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0070] According to further embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific weight. According to a particular embodiment, the ceramicizable layer has a weight of at least about 0.001 kg / m³. 2 For example, at least about 0.005 kg / m 2 , or at least about 0.01 kg / m 2 , or at least about 0.05 kg / m 2 , or at least about 0.1 kg / m 2 , or at least about 0.5 kg / m 2 , or at least about 1.0 kg / m 2 , or even more precisely, at least about 1.5 kg / m 2 It may have a weight of approximately 2.61 kg / m³. According to another embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have a weight of approximately 2.61 kg / m³. 2The following weights may be present. It will be understood that the weight of the ceramicizable layer may be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the weight of the ceramicizable layer may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0071] In further embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific hardness. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the hardness of the ceramicizable layer may be determined according to D2240. In certain embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a hardness of at least about 61 Shore A, for example, at least about 62 Shore A, or at least about 63 Shore A, or at least about 64 Shore A, or even at least about 65 Shore A. In further embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a hardness of about 71 Shore A or less, for example, about 70 Shore A or less, or about 69 Shore A or less, or about 68 Shore A or less, or about 67 Shore A or less, or even about 66 Shore A or less. It will be understood that the hardness of the ceramicizable layer may be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the hardness of the ceramicizable layer may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0072] In further embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific tensile strength. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the tensile strength of the ceramicizable layer may be determined according to D412. In certain embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a tensile strength of at least about 2.3 MPa, for example, at least about 2.5 MPa, or at least about 5 MPa, or at least about 10 MPa, or at least about 20 MPa, or at least about 30 MPa, or at least about 40 MPa, or at least about 50 MPa, or at least about 100 MPa, or even at least about 150 MPa. In further embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a tensile strength of about 500 MPa or less. It will be understood that the tensile strength of the ceramicizable layer may be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the tensile strength of the ceramicizable layer may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0073] In further embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific thickness. For example, the ceramicizable layer may have a thickness of at least about 0.2 mm, e.g., at least about 0.5 mm, or at least about 1.0 mm, or at least about 1.5 mm, or at least about 2.0 mm, or at least about 2.5 mm, or at least about 3.0 mm, or at least about 3.5 mm, or at least about 4.0 mm, or at least about 4.5 mm, or even at least about 5.0 mm. In yet another embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have a thickness of about 10 mm or less, e.g., about 9.5 mm or less, or about 9.0 mm or less, or about 8.5 mm or less, or about 8.0 mm or less, or about 7.5 mm or less, or about 7.0 mm or less, or about 6.5 mm or less, or even about 6.0 mm or less. It will be understood that the thickness of the ceramicizable layer may be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the thickness of the ceramicizable layer can be any value between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above.

[0074] According to certain embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific flammability rating when measured according to ASTM D3801. In particular, the ceramicizable layer may have a V-0 flammability rating when measured according to ASTM D3801.

[0075] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific 5-minute hot plate exposure (HPE) low-temperature side temperature when measured using a hot plate test performed at 800°C for 5 minutes. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the hot plate test is performed by preparing a 15 cm × 25 cm specimen of composite material laminated on a layer of alkali-free glass cloth having a thickness of 0.3 mm, such that the total thickness of the specimen is 1.5 mm. The specimen is placed on a hot plate adjusted to the desired temperature, with the composite material side of the specimen facing the hot plate. An infrared (IR) thermometer is used to measure the temperature at the center point of the low-temperature side surface of the sample (i.e., the side of the specimen opposite the hot plate) at a specified time. According to a particular embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have an HPE low-temperature for 5 minutes of approximately 800°C or less, for example, approximately 775°C or less, or approximately 750°C or less, or approximately 725°C or less, or approximately 700°C or less, or approximately 675°C or less, or approximately 650°C or less, or approximately 625°C or less, or even approximately 600°C or less. According to another embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have an HPE low-temperature for 5 minutes of at least approximately 25°C. It will be understood that the HPE low-temperature for 5 minutes of the ceramicizable layer may be within the range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the HPE low-temperature for 5 minutes of the ceramicizable layer may be any value within the range of any of the above values.

[0076] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific 15-minute hot plate exposure (HPE) low-temperature side temperature when measured using a hot plate test performed at 800°C for 15 minutes. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the hot plate test is performed by preparing a 15 cm × 25 cm specimen of composite material laminated on a layer of alkali-free glass cloth having a thickness of 0.3 mm, such that the total thickness of the specimen is 1.5 mm. The specimen is placed on a hot plate adjusted to the desired temperature, with the composite material side of the specimen facing the hot plate. An infrared (IR) thermometer is used to measure the temperature at the center point of the low-temperature side surface of the sample (i.e., the side of the specimen opposite the hot plate) at a specified time. According to a particular embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have an HPE low-temperature for 15 minutes of approximately 800°C or less, for example, approximately 775°C or less, or approximately 750°C or less, or approximately 725°C or less, or approximately 700°C or less, or approximately 675°C or less, or approximately 650°C or less, or approximately 625°C or less, or even approximately 600°C or less. According to another embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have an HPE low-temperature for 15 minutes of at least approximately 25°C. It will be understood that the 15-minute HPE low-temperature for the ceramicizable layer may be within the range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the 15-minute HPE low-temperature for the ceramicizable layer may be any value within the range of any of the above values.

[0077] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific 30-minute hot plate exposure (HPE) low-side temperature when measured using a hot plate test performed at 800°C for 30 minutes. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the hot plate test is performed by preparing a 15 cm × 25 cm specimen of composite material laminated on a 0.3 mm thick layer of alkali-free glass cloth, such that the total thickness of the specimen is 1.5 mm. The specimen is placed on a hot plate adjusted to the desired temperature, with the composite material side of the specimen facing the hot plate. An infrared (IR) thermometer is used to measure the temperature at the center point of the low-side surface of the sample (i.e., the side of the specimen opposite the hot plate) at a specified time. According to a particular embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have an HPE low-temperature for 30 minutes of approximately 800°C or less, for example, approximately 775°C or less, or approximately 750°C or less, or approximately 725°C or less, or approximately 700°C or less, or approximately 675°C or less, or approximately 650°C or less, or approximately 625°C or less, or even approximately 600°C or less. According to another embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have an HPE low-temperature for 30 minutes of at least approximately 25°C. It will be understood that the 30-minute HPE low-temperature for the ceramicizable layer may be within the range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the 30-minute HPE low-temperature for the ceramicizable layer may be any value within the range of any of the above values.

[0078] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific 5-minute torch exposure (TE) low-temperature side temperature when measured using a torch test performed at 1300°C for 5 minutes. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the torch test is performed by preparing a 15 cm × 15 cm specimen of composite material laminated on a layer of alkali-free glass cloth having a thickness of 0.3 mm, such that the total thickness of the specimen is 1.5 mm. The specimen is fixed in a holder. The torch is positioned 7 cm away from the surface of the specimen fixed in the holder, with the composite material side of the specimen facing the torch. The torch is adjusted to produce an outer flame that just touches the center point of the composite material side of the specimen, and the specimen is allowed to reach and stabilize at the desired temperature when measured using a thermometer at the point where the flame touches the specimen. An infrared (IR) thermometer or thermocouple is used to measure the temperature at the center point of the low-temperature side surface of the sample (i.e., the side of the specimen opposite the torch) at a specified time. According to a particular embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have a 5-minute TE lower temperature of about 800°C or less, for example, about 775°C or less, or about 750°C or less, or about 725°C or less, or about 700°C or less, or about 675°C or less, or about 650°C or less, or about 625°C or less, or even about 600°C or less. According to another embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have a 5-minute TE lower temperature of at least about 25°C. It will be understood that the 5-minute TE lower temperature of the ceramicizable layer may be within the range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the 5-minute TE lower temperature of the ceramicizable layer may be any value within the range of any of the above values.

[0079] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific 15-minute torch exposure (TE) low-temperature side temperature when measured using a torch test performed at 1300°C for 15 minutes. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the torch test is performed by preparing a 15 cm × 15 cm specimen of composite material laminated on a layer of alkali-free glass cloth having a thickness of 0.3 mm, such that the total thickness of the specimen is 1.5 mm. The specimen is fixed in a holder. The torch is positioned 7 cm away from the surface of the specimen fixed in the holder, with the composite material side of the specimen facing the torch. The torch is adjusted to produce an outer flame that just touches the center point of the composite material side of the specimen, and the specimen is allowed to reach and stabilize at the desired temperature when measured using a thermometer at the point where the flame touches the specimen. An infrared (IR) thermometer or thermocouple is used to measure the temperature at the center point of the low-temperature side surface of the sample (i.e., the side of the specimen opposite the torch) at the specified time. According to a particular embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have a 15-minute TE lower temperature of about 800°C or less, for example, about 775°C or less, or about 750°C or less, or about 725°C or less, or about 700°C or less, or about 675°C or less, or about 650°C or less, or about 625°C or less, or even about 600°C or less. According to another embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have a 15-minute TE lower temperature of at least about 25°C. It will be understood that the 15-minute TE lower temperature of the ceramicizable layer may be within the range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the 15-minute TE lower temperature of the ceramicizable layer may be any value within any of the above values.

[0080] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific 30-minute torch exposure (TE) low-temperature side temperature when measured using a torch test performed at 1300°C for 30 minutes. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the torch test is performed by preparing a 15 cm × 15 cm specimen of composite material laminated on a 0.3 mm thick layer of alkali-free glass cloth, such that the total thickness of the specimen is 1.5 mm. The specimen is fixed in a holder. The torch is positioned 7 cm away from the surface of the specimen fixed in the holder, with the composite material side of the specimen facing the torch. The torch is adjusted to produce an outer flame that just touches the center point of the composite material side of the specimen, and the specimen is allowed to reach and stabilize at the desired temperature when measured using a thermometer at the point where the flame touches the specimen. An infrared (IR) thermometer or thermocouple is used to measure the temperature at the center point of the low-temperature side surface of the sample (i.e., the side of the specimen opposite the torch) at the specified time. According to a particular embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have a 30-minute TE lower temperature of about 800°C or less, for example, about 775°C or less, or about 750°C or less, or about 725°C or less, or about 700°C or less, or about 675°C or less, or about 650°C or less, or about 625°C or less, or even about 600°C or less. According to another embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have a 30-minute TE lower temperature of at least about 25°C. It will be understood that the 30-minute TE lower temperature of the ceramicizable layer may be within the range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the 30-minute TE lower temperature of the ceramicizable layer may be any value within any of the above values.

[0081] In other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific density. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the density of the ceramicizable layer may be determined according to ASTM D1056. In one particular embodiment, the ceramicizable layer has a density of approximately 1.7 kg / m³. 3 For example, approximately 1.6 kg / m 3 The following, or approximately 1.5 kg / m 3 The following, or approximately 1.4 kg / m 3 Less than or about 1.3kg / m3 The following, or approximately 1.2 kg / m 3 The following, or approximately 1.1 kg / m 3 The following, or approximately 1.0 kg / m 3 The following, or approximately 0.9 kg / m 3 The following, or approximately 0.8 kg / m 3 Less than or about 0.7kg / m 3 The following, or approximately 0.6 kg / m 3 The following, or approximately 0.5 kg / m 3 The following, or even further, approximately 0.4 kg / m 3 The following densities may be present. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have at least about 0.001 kg / m³ 3 It may have a density of . It will be understood that the density of the ceramicizable layer may be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the density of the ceramicizable layer may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0082] According to further embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific weight. According to a particular embodiment, the ceramicizable layer has a weight of at least about 0.001 kg / m³. 2 For example, at least about 0.005 kg / m 2 , or at least about 0.01 kg / m 2 , or at least about 0.05 kg / m 2 , or at least about 0.1 kg / m 2 , or at least about 0.5 kg / m 2 , or at least about 1.0 kg / m 2 , or even more precisely, at least about 1.5 kg / m 2 It may have a weight of approximately 2.61 kg / m³. According to another embodiment, the ceramicizable layer may have a weight of approximately 2.61 kg / m³. 2 The following weights may be present. It will be understood that the weight of the ceramicizable layer may be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the weight of the ceramicizable layer may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0083] In further embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific hardness. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the hardness of the ceramicizable layer may be determined according to ASTM D2240. In certain embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a hardness of at least about 61 Shore A, for example, at least about 62 Shore A, or at least about 63 Shore A, or at least about 64 Shore A, or even at least about 65 Shore A. In further embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a hardness of about 71 Shore A or less, for example, about 70 Shore A or less, or about 69 Shore A or less, or about 68 Shore A or less, or about 67 Shore A or less, or even about 66 Shore A or less. It will be understood that the hardness of the ceramicizable layer may be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the hardness of the ceramicizable layer may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0084] In further embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a specific tensile strength. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the tensile strength of the ceramicizable layer may be determined according to ASTM D412. In certain embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a tensile strength of at least about 2.3 MPa, for example, at least about 2.5 MPa, or at least about 5 MPa, or at least about 10 MPa, or at least about 20 MPa, or at least about 30 MPa, or at least about 40 MPa, or at least about 50 MPa, or at least about 100 MPa, or even at least about 150 MPa. In further embodiments, the ceramicizable layer may have a tensile strength of about 500 MPa or less. It will be understood that the tensile strength of the ceramicizable layer may be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the tensile strength of the ceramicizable layer may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0085] According to certain embodiments, the ceramicizable layer described herein may be formed according to any acceptable forming process for composite material layers.

[0086] According to a particular embodiment, the core foam layer 104 may include a silicone foam that may contain a silicone matrix component, a flame-retardant filler component, and a heat-insulating filler component.

[0087] According to certain embodiments, the silicone matrix component of the core foam layer 104 may include a platinum catalyst addition-cured silicone foam. According to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component may include a peroxide-cured silicone foam. According to yet another embodiment, the silicone matrix component may include a tin catalyst-cured silicone foam. According to yet another embodiment, the silicone matrix component may include any combination of platinum catalyst addition-cured silicone foam, peroxide-cured silicone foam, and tin catalyst-cured silicone foam.

[0088] According to certain embodiments, the silicone matrix component may consist of a platinum catalyst addition-cured silicone foam. According to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component may consist of a peroxide-cured silicone foam. According to yet another embodiment, the silicone matrix component may consist of a tin catalyst-cured silicone foam. According to yet another embodiment, the silicone matrix component may consist of any combination of platinum catalyst addition-cured silicone foam, peroxide-cured silicone foam, and tin catalyst-cured silicone foam.

[0089] According to a particular embodiment, the silicone matrix component may be a platinum catalyst addition-cured silicone foam layer. According to another embodiment, the silicone matrix component may be a peroxide-cured silicone foam layer. According to yet another embodiment, the silicone matrix component may be a tin catalyst-cured silicone foam layer. According to yet another embodiment, the silicone matrix component may be a layer of any combination of platinum catalyst addition-cured silicone foam, peroxide-cured silicone foam, and tin catalyst-cured silicone foam.

[0090] In further embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be selected from a specific group of materials. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may be selected from the group consisting of metal hydrates, borate compounds, platinum compounds, transition metal oxides, metal carbonates, calcium silicate, aluminum silicate, magnesium silicate, glass frit, alkali salts, vermiculite, and any combination thereof.

[0091] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include certain materials. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may include metal hydrates. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include borate compounds. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include platinum compounds. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include transition metal oxides. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include metal carbonates. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include calcium silicate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include aluminum silicate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include magnesium silicate. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include glass frit. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include alkali salts. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include vermiculite. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include any combination of metal hydrates, borate compounds, platinum compounds, transition metal oxides, metal carbonates, calcium silicate, aluminum silicate, magnesium silicate, glass frit, alkali salts, or vermiculite.

[0092] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of specific materials. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a metal hydrate. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a borate compound. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a platinum compound. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a transition metal oxide. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a metal carbonate. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of calcium silicate.

[0093] In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of aluminum silicate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of magnesium silicate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of glass frit. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of alkali salts. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of vermiculite. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of any combination of metal hydrates, borate compounds, platinum compounds, transition metal oxides, metal carbonates, calcium silicate, aluminum silicate, magnesium silicate, glass frit, alkali salts, or vermiculite.

[0094] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a specific material. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may be a metal hydrate filler. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a borate filler. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a platinum compound filler. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a transition metal oxide filler. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a metal carbonate filler. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a calcium silicate filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be an aluminum silicate filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a magnesium silicate filler. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a glass frit filler. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be an alkali salt filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a vermiculite filler. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be any combination of metal hydrates, borate compounds, platinum compounds, transition metal oxides, metal carbonates, calcium silicate, aluminum silicate, magnesium silicate, glass frit, alkali salts, or vermiculite.

[0095] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be selected from a specific group of metal hydrate materials. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may be selected from the group consisting of aluminum trihydrate, magnesium dihydrate, boehmite, calcium hydroxide, hanthite, gypsum, hydromagnesite, and any combination thereof.

[0096] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include specific metal hydrate materials. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may include aluminum trihydrate. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include magnesium dihydrate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include boehmite. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include calcium hydroxide. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include hanthite. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include gypsum. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include hydromagnesite. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include any combination of aluminum trihydrate, magnesium dihydrate, boehmite, calcium hydroxide, hanthite, gypsum, or hydromagnesite.

[0097] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a specific metal hydrate material. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of aluminum trihydrate. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of magnesium dihydrate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of boehmite. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of calcium hydroxide. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of hanthite. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of gypsum. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of hydromagnesite. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of any combination of aluminum trihydrate, magnesium dihydrate, boehmite, calcium hydroxide, hanthite, gypsum, or hydromagnesite.

[0098] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a specific metal hydrate material filler. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may be an aluminum trihydrate filler. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a magnesium dihydrate filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a boehmite filler. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a calcium hydroxide filler. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a hanthite filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a gypsum filler. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a hydromagnesite filler. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be any combination of aluminum trihydrate, magnesium dihydrate, boehmite, calcium hydroxide, hanthite, gypsum, or hydromagnesite.

[0099] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be selected from a specific group of borate materials. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may be selected from the group consisting of zinc borate, calcium borate, sodium borate, potassium borate, lithium borate, and any combination thereof.

[0100] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include certain borate materials. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may include zinc borate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include calcium borate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include sodium borate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include potassium borate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include lithium borate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include any combination of zinc borate, calcium borate, sodium borate, potassium borate, or lithium borate.

[0101] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a specific borate material. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of zinc borate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of calcium borate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of sodium borate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of potassium borate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of lithium borate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of any combination of zinc borate, calcium borate, sodium borate, potassium borate, or lithium borate.

[0102] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a specific borate material filler. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may be a zinc borate filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a calcium borate filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a sodium borate filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a potassium borate filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a lithium borate filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a filler in any combination of zinc borate, calcium borate, sodium borate, potassium borate, or lithium borate.

[0103] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be selected from a specific group of platinum compound materials. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may be selected from the group consisting of platinum-1,3-divinyl-1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane, hexachloroplatinic acid, and any combination thereof.

[0104] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include specific platinum compound materials. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may include platinum-1,3-divinyl-1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include hexachloroplatinic acid. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include any combination of platinum-1,3-divinyl-1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane and hexachloroplatinic acid.

[0105] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a specific platinum compound material. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of platinum-1,3-divinyl-1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of hexachloroplatinic acid. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of any combination of platinum-1,3-divinyl-1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane and hexachloroplatinic acid.

[0106] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a specific platinum compound material filler. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may be a platinum-1,3-divinyl-1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a hexachloroplatinic acid filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a filler, or any combination of platinum-1,3-divinyl-1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane and hexachloroplatinic acid.

[0107] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be selected from a specific group of transition metal oxide materials. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may be selected from the group consisting of iron oxide, cerium oxide, titanium oxide, zinc oxide, and any combination thereof.

[0108] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include certain transition metal oxide materials. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may include iron oxide. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include cerium oxide. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include zinc oxide. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include any combination of iron oxide, cerium oxide, titanium oxide, or zinc oxide.

[0109] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a specific transition metal oxide material. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of iron oxide. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of cerium oxide. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of zinc oxide. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of any combination of iron oxide, cerium oxide, titanium oxide, or zinc oxide.

[0110] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a specific transition metal oxide material filler. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may be an iron oxide filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a cerium oxide filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a zinc oxide filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a filler of any combination of iron oxide, cerium oxide, titanium oxide, or zinc oxide.

[0111] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be selected from a specific group of metal carbonate materials. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may be selected from the group consisting of hunthite, calcium carbonate, and any combination thereof.

[0112] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include a specific transition metal carbonate material. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may include huntite. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include calcium carbonate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include any combination of huntite or calcium carbonate.

[0113] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a specific transition metal carbonate material. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of hanthite. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of calcium carbonate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of any combination of hanthite or calcium carbonate.

[0114] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a specific transition metal carbonate material filler. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may be a hanthite filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a calcium carbonate filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a filler of any combination of hanthite or calcium carbonate.

[0115] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be selected from a specific group of metal carbonate mixtures. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may be selected from the group consisting of a natural mixture of hydromagnesite and huntite, synthetic magnesium carbonate hydroxide pentahydrate, and any combination thereof.

[0116] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include a specific metal carbonate mixture. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may include a natural mixture of hydromagnesite. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include a natural mixture of hydromagnesite. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include a natural mixture of hydromagnesite and hanthite, or any combination of synthetic magnesium carbonate pentahydrate.

[0117] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a specific metal carbonate mixture. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a natural mixture of hydromagnesite. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a natural mixture of hydromagnesite. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a natural mixture of hydromagnesite and hanthite, or any combination of synthetic magnesium carbonate pentahydrate.

[0118] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a specific metal carbonate mixture filler. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may be a filler of a natural mixture of hydromagnesite. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a filler of a natural mixture of hydromagnesite. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a filler of a natural mixture of hydromagnesite and hanthite, or any combination of synthetic magnesium carbonate pentahydrate.

[0119] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be selected from a specific group of alumina silicate or magnesium silicate materials. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may be selected from the group consisting of wollastonite, mica, kaolin, clay, talc, vermiculite, and any combination thereof.

[0120] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include a specific alumina silicate material or a magnesium silicate material. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may include wollastonite. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include mica. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include clay. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include kaolin. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include talc. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include vermiculite. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include any combination of wollastonite, mica, clay, kaolin, talc, or vermiculite.

[0121] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a specific alumina silicate material or a magnesium silicate material. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of wollastonite. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of mica. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component 220 may consist of clay. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of kaolin. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of talc. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of vermiculite. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of any combination of wollastonite, mica, clay, kaolin, talc, or vermiculite.

[0122] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a specific alumina silicate or magnesium silicate material filler. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may be a wollastonite filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a mica filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a clay filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a kaolin filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a talc filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a vermiculite filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a filler in any combination of wollastonite, mica, clay, kaolin, talc, or vermiculite.

[0123] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be selected from a specific group of alkali salt materials. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may be selected from the group consisting of sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, and any combination thereof.

[0124] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include certain alkali salt materials. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may include sodium carbonate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include potassium carbonate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include any combination of sodium carbonate or potassium carbonate.

[0125] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a specific alkali salt material. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of sodium carbonate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of potassium carbonate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of any combination of sodium carbonate or potassium carbonate.

[0126] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a specific alkali salt material filler. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may be a sodium carbonate filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a potassium carbonate filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a filler of any combination of sodium carbonate or potassium carbonate.

[0127] In other embodiments, the thermal insulation filler component may be selected from a specific group of materials. For example, the thermal insulation filler component may be selected from the group consisting of expanded perlite, non-expanded perlite, glass beads, vermiculite, expanded vermiculite, expanded glass, zeolite, aerogel, silica, porous silica, porous alumina, and any combination thereof.

[0128] In other embodiments, the thermal insulation filler component may include certain materials. For example, the thermal insulation filler component may include expanded perlite. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may include non-expanded perlite. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may include glass beads. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may include vermiculite. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may include expanded vermiculite. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may include expanded glass. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may include zeolite. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may include aerogel. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may include silica. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may include porous silica. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may include porous alumina. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the thermal insulation filler component may include any combination of expanded perlite, non-expanded perlite, glass beads, vermiculite, expanded vermiculite, expanded glass, zeolite, aerogel, silica, porous silica, or porous alumina.

[0129] In other embodiments, the thermal insulation filler component may consist of specific materials. For example, the thermal insulation filler component may consist of expanded perlite. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may consist of non-expanded perlite. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may consist of glass beads. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may consist of vermiculite. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may consist of expanded vermiculite. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may consist of expanded glass. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may consist of zeolite. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may consist of aerogel. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may consist of silica. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may consist of porous silica. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may consist of porous alumina. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the thermal insulation filler component may consist of any combination of expanded perlite, non-expanded perlite, glass beads, vermiculite, expanded vermiculite, expanded glass, zeolite, aerogel, silica, porous silica, or porous alumina.

[0130] In further embodiments, the thermal insulation filler component may be a filler made of a specific material. For example, the thermal insulation filler component may be an expanded perlite filler. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may be a non-expanding perlite filler. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may be a glass bead filler. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may be a vermiculite filler. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may be an expanded vermiculite filler. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may be an expanded glass filler.

[0131] In further embodiments, the thermal insulation filler component may be a zeolite filler. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may be an aerogel filler. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may be a silica filler. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may be a porous silica filler. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may be a porous alumina filler. In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation filler component may be a filler of any combination of expanded perlite, non-expanded perlite, glass beads, vermiculite, expanded vermiculite, expanded glass, zeolite, aerogel, silica, porous silica, or porous alumina.

[0132] According to a particular embodiment, the core foam layer 104 may contain a specific amount of silicone-based matrix component. For example, the core foam layer 104 may contain a silicone-based matrix component in an amount of at least about 20% by weight, e.g., at least about 25% by weight, or at least about 30% by weight, or at least about 35% by weight, or at least about 40% by weight, or at least about 45% by weight, or even at least about 50% by weight, relative to the total weight of the core foam layer 104. According to yet another embodiment, the core foam layer 104 may contain a silicone-based matrix component in an amount of about 85% by weight or less, e.g., about 80% by weight or less, or about 75% by weight or less, or about 70% by weight or less, or even about 65% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the core foam layer 104. It will be understood that the content of the silicone-based matrix component in the core foam layer 104 may be within any of the above values. It will be further understood that the content of the silicone-based matrix component in the core foam layer 104 can be any value between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above.

[0133] In other embodiments, the core foam layer 104 may contain a specific amount of flame-retardant filler component. For example, the core foam layer 104 may contain a flame-retardant filler component in an amount of at least about 1% by weight, for example, at least about 2% by weight, or at least about 3% by weight, or at least about 4% by weight, or at least about 5% by weight, or at least about 7% by weight, or at least about 10% by weight, or at least about 12% by weight, or even at least about 15% by weight, relative to the total weight of the core foam layer 104. In yet another embodiment, the core foam layer 104 may contain a flame-retardant filler component in an amount of about 35% by weight or less, for example, about 34% by weight or less, or about 33% by weight or less, or about 32% by weight or less, or about 31% by weight or less, or about 30% by weight or less, or about 28% by weight or less, or about 25% by weight or less, or about 23% by weight or less, or about 20% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the core foam layer 104. It will be understood that the content of the flame-retardant filler component in the core foam layer 104 may be within any of the above values. It will be further understood that the content of the flame-retardant filler component in the core foam layer 104 may be any value between the above minimum and maximum values.

[0134] In other embodiments, the core foam layer 104 may contain a specific amount of thermal insulation filler component. For example, the core foam layer 104 may contain a thermal insulation filler component in an amount of at least about 1% by weight, for example, at least about 2% by weight, or at least about 3% by weight, or at least about 4% by weight, or at least about 5% by weight, or at least about 7% by weight, or at least about 10% by weight, or at least about 12% by weight, or even at least about 15% by weight, relative to the total weight of the core foam layer 104. In yet another embodiment, the core foam layer 104 may contain a thermal insulation filler component in an amount of about 25% by weight or less, for example, about 24% by weight or less, or about 23% by weight or less, or about 22% by weight or less, or about 21% by weight or less, or about 20% by weight or less, or about 19% by weight or less, or about 18% by weight or less, or about 17% by weight or less, or about 16% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the core foam layer 104. It will be understood that the content of the insulating filler component in the core foam layer 104 may be within any of the above values. It will be further understood that the content of the insulating filler component in the core foam layer 104 may be any value between the above minimum and maximum values.

[0135] According to a particular embodiment, the core foam layer 104 may have a specific flammability rating when measured according to ASTM D4986. In particular, the foam layer may have an HBF flammability rating when measured according to ASTM D4986.

[0136] According to a particular embodiment, the core foam layer 104 may have a specific flammability rating when measured according to ASTM D3801. In particular, the foam layer may have a V-0 flammability rating when measured according to ASTM D3801.

[0137] According to a particular embodiment, the multilayer composite 100 may have a specific flammability rating when measured according to ASTM D4986. In particular, the foam layer may have an HBF flammability rating when measured according to ASTM D4986.

[0138] According to a particular embodiment, the multilayer composite 100 may have a specific flammability rating when measured according to ASTM D3801. In particular, the foam layer may have a V-0 flammability rating when measured according to ASTM D3801.

[0139] In further embodiments, the core foam layer 104 may have a specific autoignition time when exposed to a hot plate test at a temperature of 650°C. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the hot plate test is performed by preparing a 1-inch x 1-inch specimen of the material and placing it on a hot plate. A thermocouple is then fixed to a steel weight (1 inch in diameter, 2 inches high) placed on the specimen to measure the temperature of the lower-temperature side surface. The temperature curve is recorded, and the point of autoignition, if any, is recorded. In certain embodiments, the core foam layer 104 may have an autoignition time of at least about 1 minute, for example, at least about 1.5 minutes, or at least about 2 minutes, or at least about 2.5 minutes, or at least about 3 minutes, or at least about 3.5 minutes, or at least about 4.0 minutes, or at least about 4.5 minutes, or even at least about 5.0 minutes. It will be understood that the autoignition time of the core foam layer 104 may be within the range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the self-ignition time of the core foam layer 104 can be any value between any of the above values.

[0140] In further embodiments, the multilayer composite 100 may have a specific self-ignition time when exposed to a hot plate test at a temperature of 650°C. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the hot plate test is performed by preparing a 1-inch x 1-inch test specimen of the material and placing it on a hot plate. A thermocouple is then fixed to a steel weight (1 inch in diameter, 2 inches high) placed on the test specimen to measure the temperature of the lower-temperature side surface. The temperature curve is recorded, and the point of self-ignition, if any, is recorded. In certain embodiments, the multilayer composite 100 may have a self-ignition time of at least about 1 minute, for example, at least about 1.5 minutes, or at least about 2 minutes, or at least about 2.5 minutes, or at least about 3 minutes, or at least about 3.5 minutes, or at least about 4.0 minutes, or at least about 4.5 minutes, or even at least about 5.0 minutes. It will be understood that the self-ignition time of the multilayer composite 100 may be within a range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the self-fire time of the multilayer composite 100 can be any value between any of the above values.

[0141] In other embodiments, the core foam layer 104 may have a specific lower temperature when measured at 5 minutes after a 3 mm thick foam is exposed to a 650°C hot plate test. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the hot plate test is performed by preparing a 1-inch x 1-inch test specimen of the material and placing it on a hot plate. A thermocouple is then fixed to a steel weight (1 inch in diameter, 2 inches high) placed on the test specimen to measure the lower surface temperature. In certain embodiments, the core foam layer 104 may have a lower temperature of about 300°C or less, for example, about 275°C or less, or about 250°C or less, or about 225°C or less, or about 200°C or less, or about 175°C or less, or even about 150°C or less. In other embodiments, the core foam layer 104 may have a lower temperature of at least about 25°C. It will be understood that the lower temperature of the core foam layer 104 may be within the range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the low-temperature side temperature of the core foam layer 104 can be any value between any of the above values.

[0142] In other embodiments, the multilayer composite 100 may have a specific low-temperature side when measured at 5 minutes after a 3 mm thick foam is exposed to a 650°C hot plate test. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the hot plate test is performed by preparing a 1-inch x 1-inch test specimen of the material and placing it on a hot plate. A thermocouple is then fixed to a steel weight (1 inch in diameter, 2 inches in height) placed on the test specimen to measure the low-temperature side surface temperature. In certain embodiments, the multilayer composite 100 may have a low-temperature side of about 300°C or less, for example, about 275°C or less, or about 250°C or less, or about 225°C or less, or about 200°C or less, or about 175°C or less, or even about 150°C or less. In other embodiments, the multilayer composite 100 may have a low-temperature side of at least about 25°C. It will be understood that the low-temperature side temperature of the multilayer composite 100 may be within the range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the low-temperature side of the multilayer composite 100 can be any value between any of the above values.

[0143] In other embodiments, the core foam layer 104 may have a specific burn-through time when measured after being exposed to a torch test performed at a temperature of 1000°C. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the torch test is performed by preparing a 1-inch x 1-inch specimen of the material and placing it 1.5 inches from the torch. A thermocouple is fixed to the flame side to measure the “high-temperature side” temperature and adjust it to 1000°C. A second thermocouple is positioned on the opposite side of the specimen to measure the “low-temperature side” temperature. If it occurs, the time it takes for the torch to burn through the specimen is measured. In certain embodiments, the multilayer composite 100 may have a burn-through time of at least about 6 minutes, for example, at least about 6.5 minutes, or at least about 7 minutes, or at least about 7.5 minutes, or at least about 8 minutes, or at least about 8.5 minutes, or at least about 9.0 minutes, or at least about 9.5 minutes, or even at least about 10.0 minutes. It will be understood that the burn-through time of the core foam layer 104 may be within the range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the burn-through time of the core foam layer 104 may be any value within the range of any of the above values.

[0144] In other embodiments, the multilayer composite 100 may have a specific burn-through time when measured after being exposed to a torch test performed at a temperature of 1000°C. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the torch test is performed by preparing a 1-inch x 1-inch specimen of the material and placing it 1.5 inches from the torch. A thermocouple is fixed to the flame side to measure the “high-temperature side” temperature and adjust it to 1000°C. A second thermocouple is positioned on the opposite side of the specimen to measure the “low-temperature side” temperature. If it occurs, the time it takes for the torch to burn through the specimen is measured. In certain embodiments, the multilayer composite 100 may have a burn-through time of at least about 6 minutes, for example, at least about 6.5 minutes, or at least about 7 minutes, or at least about 7.5 minutes, or at least about 8 minutes, or at least about 8.5 minutes, or at least about 9.0 minutes, or at least about 9.5 minutes, or even at least about 10.0 minutes. It will be understood that the burn-through time of the multilayer composite 100 may be within the range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the burn-through time of the multilayer composite 100 may be any value within the range of any of the above values.

[0145] In further embodiments, the core foam layer 104 may have a specific thickness. For example, the core foam layer 104 may have a thickness of at least about 0.5 mm, for example, at least about 1.0 mm, or at least about 1.5 mm, or at least about 2.0 mm, or at least about 2.5 mm, or at least about 3.0 mm, or at least about 3.5 mm, or at least about 4.0 mm, or at least about 4.5 mm, or even at least about 5.0 mm. In yet another embodiment, the core foam layer 104 may have a thickness of about 10 mm or less, for example, about 9.5 mm or less, or about 9.0 mm or less, or about 8.5 mm or less, or about 8.0 mm or less, or about 7.5 mm or less, or about 7.0 mm or less, or about 6.5 mm or less, or even about 6.0 mm or less. It will be understood that the thickness of the core foam layer 104 may be within the range of any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the thickness of the core foam layer 104 can be any value between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above.

[0146] In further embodiments, the multilayer composite 100 may have a specific thickness. For example, the multilayer composite 100 may have a thickness of at least about 0.5 mm, for example, at least about 1.0 mm, or at least about 1.5 mm, or at least about 2.0 mm, or at least about 2.5 mm, or at least about 3.0 mm, or at least about 3.5 mm, or at least about 4.0 mm, or at least about 4.5 mm, or even at least about 5.0 mm. In further embodiments, the multilayer composite 100 may have a thickness of about 10 mm or less, for example, about 9.5 mm or less, about 9.0 mm or less, about 8.5 mm or less, about 8.0 mm or less, about 7.5 mm or less, about 7.0 mm or less, about 6.5 mm or less, or even about 6.0 mm or less. It will be understood that the thickness of the multilayer composite 100 may be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the thickness of the multilayer composite 100 may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0147] In further embodiments, the core foam layer 104 may have a specific 25% strain compression evaluation. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the 25% strain compression evaluation is defined as the compression evaluation of a sample measurement at 25% strain, and is determined by measuring the force-to-compression and compression-force-deflection of the sample at 25% strain. Force-to-compression (FTC) is defined as the peak force (or stress) that compresses the sample to a given strain, and compression-force-deflection (CFD) is defined as the plateau or relaxation force (or stress) that the sample is held at when held at a desired strain (i.e., 25%). Measurements are performed using a texture analyzer that finds and records both FTC and CFD values ​​after a holding time of 60 seconds, a compression rate of 0.16 mm / second, and a trigger force of 10 grams.

[0148] According to one particular embodiment, the core foam layer 104 may have a 25% strain compression rating of about 500 kPa or less, for example, about 475 kPa or less, or about 450 kPa or less, or about 425 kPa or less, or about 400 kPa or less, or about 375 kPa or less, or about 350 kPa or less, or about 325 kPa or less, or about 300 kPa or less, or about 275 kPa or less, or about 250 kPa or less, or about 225 kPa or less, or about 200 kPa or less, or about 175 kPa or less, or about 150 kPa or less, or about 125 kPa or less, or about 100 kPa or less. According to another embodiment, the core foam layer 104 may have a 25% strain compression rating of at least about 5 kPa, for example, at least about 10 kPa, or at least about 15 kPa, or at least about 20 kPa, or at least about 25 kPa. It will be understood that the 25% strain compression evaluation of the core foam layer 104 may be within the range of either the minimum or maximum value mentioned above. It will be further understood that the 50% strain compression evaluation of the core foam layer 104 may be any value within the range of either the minimum or maximum value mentioned above.

[0149] In further embodiments, the multilayer composite 100 may have a specific 25% strain compression evaluation. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the 25% strain compression evaluation is defined as the compression evaluation of a sample measurement at 25% strain, and is determined by measuring the force-compression and compression-force-deflection of the sample at 25% strain. Force-compression (FTC) is defined as the peak force (or stress) that compresses the sample to a given strain, and compression-force-deflection (CFD) is defined as the plateau or relaxation force (or stress) that the sample is held at when held at the desired strain (i.e., 25%). The measurement is performed using a texture analyzer that finds and records both FTC and CFD values ​​after a holding time of 60 seconds, a compression rate of 0.16 mm / second, and a trigger force of 10 grams.

[0150] According to one particular embodiment, the multilayer composite 100 may have a 25% strain compression rating of about 500 kPa or less, for example, about 475 kPa or less, or about 450 kPa or less, or about 425 kPa or less, or about 400 kPa or less, or about 375 kPa or less, or about 350 kPa or less, or about 325 kPa or less, or about 300 kPa or less, or about 275 kPa or less, or about 250 kPa or less, or about 225 kPa or less, or about 200 kPa or less, or about 175 kPa or less, or about 150 kPa or less, or about 125 kPa or less, or about 100 kPa or less. According to another embodiment, the multilayer composite 100 may have a 25% strain compression rating of at least about 5 kPa, for example, at least about 10 kPa, or at least about 15 kPa, or at least about 20 kPa, or at least about 25 kPa. It will be understood that the 25% strain-compressed evaluation of the multilayer composite 100 may be within the range of either the minimum or maximum value mentioned above. It will be further understood that the 50% strain-compressed evaluation of the multilayer composite 100 may be any value within the range of either the minimum or maximum value mentioned above.

[0151] In further embodiments, the core foam layer 104 may have a specific density. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the density of the core foam layer 104 may be determined according to ASTM D1056. According to a particular embodiment, the core foam layer 104 has a density of approximately 1200 kg / m³. 3 For example, approximately 1175 kg / m³ 3 The following, or approximately 1150 kg / m³ 3 The following, or 1125 kg / m 3 The following, or 1100 kg / m 3 The following, or 1050 kg / m 3 The following, or 1000 kg / m 3 The following, or 950 kg / m 3 The following, or 900 kg / m 3 The following, or 850 kg / m 3 The following, or 800 kg / m 3 The following, or 750 kg / m 3 The following, or 700 kg / m 3 The following, or even 650 kg / m 3It may have the following density. According to still other embodiments, the core foam layer 104 has a density of at least about 100 kg / m 3 , for example, at least about 120 kg / m 3 , or at least about 140 kg / m 3 , or at least about 160 kg / m 3 , or at least about 180 kg / m 3 , or at least about 200 kg / m 3 , or at least about 220 kg / m 3 , or even at least about 240 kg / m 3 . It will be understood that the density of the core foam layer 104 can be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the density of the core foam layer 104 can be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0152] According to still other embodiments, the multilayer composite 100 may have a specific density. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the density of the core foam layer 104 can be determined in accordance with ASTM D1056. According to certain embodiments, the multilayer composite 100 has a density of about 1500 kg / m 3 or less, for example, about 1475 kg / m 3 or less, or about 1450 kg / m 3 or less, or 1425 kg / m 3 or less, or 1400 kg / m 3 or less, or 1350 kg / m 3 or less, or 1300 kg / m 3 or less, or 1250 kg / m 3 or less, or 1200 kg / m 3 or less, or 1150 kg / m 3 or less, or 1100 kg / m 3 or less, or 1050 kg / m 3 or less, or 1000 kg / m 3 or less, or even 950 kg / m 3 . According to still other embodiments, the multilayer composite 100 has a density of at least about 100 kg / m 3 , for example, at least about 120 kg / m 3, or at least about 140 kg / m 3 , or at least about 160 kg / m 3 , or at least about 180 kg / m 3 , or at least about 200 kg / m 3 , or at least about 220 kg / m³ 3 , or even more, at least approximately 240 kg / m³ 3 It may have a density of . It will be understood that the density of the multilayer composite 100 may be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the density of the multilayer composite 100 may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0153] In further embodiments, the core foam layer 104 may have a specific thermal conductivity when measured according to ASTM C518. For example, the core foam layer 104 may have a thermal conductivity of at least about 0.01 W / mK, for example, at least about 0.02 W / mK, or at least about 0.03 W / mK, or at least about 0.04 W / mK, or even at least about 0.05 W / mK. In yet another embodiment, the core foam layer 104 may have a thermal conductivity of about 0.15 W / mK or less, for example, about 0.14 W / mK or less, or about 0.13 W / mK or less, or about 0.12 W / mK or less, or about 0.11 W / mK or less, or about 0.10 W / mK or less, or about 0.09 W / mK or less, or about 0.08 W / mK, or even about 0.07 W / mK or less. It will be understood that the thermal conductivity of the core foam layer 104 may be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the thermal conductivity of the core foam layer 104 may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0154] In further embodiments, the multilayer composite 100 may have a specific thermal conductivity when measured according to ASTM C518. For example, the multilayer composite 100 may have a thermal conductivity of at least about 0.01 W / mK, for example, at least about 0.02 W / mK, or at least about 0.03 W / mK, or at least about 0.04 W / mK, or even at least about 0.05 W / mK. In yet another embodiment, the multilayer composite 100 may have a thermal conductivity of about 0.15 W / mK or less, for example, about 0.14 W / mK or less, or about 0.13 W / mK or less, or about 0.12 W / mK or less, or about 0.11 W / mK or less, or about 0.10 W / mK or less, or about 0.09 W / mK or less, or about 0.08 W / mK or less, or even about 0.07 W / mK or less. It will be understood that the thermal conductivity of the multilayer composite 100 may be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the thermal conductivity of the multilayer composite 100 may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0155] According to other embodiments, the core foam layer 104 may include a polyurethane foam that may contain a polyurethane matrix component and a flame-retardant filler component.

[0156] According to certain embodiments, the polyurethane matrix component of the core foam layer 104 may include certain materials. For example, the polyurethane matrix component of the core foam layer 104 may include a flexible polyurethane reacted from isocyanates and polyols.

[0157] According to certain embodiments, the polyurethane matrix component of the core foam layer 104 may consist of specific materials. For example, the polyurethane matrix component of the core foam layer 104 may consist of a flexible polyurethane reacted from isocyanate and polyol.

[0158] According to certain embodiments, the polyurethane matrix component of the core foam layer 104 may be a layer of a specific material. For example, the polyurethane matrix component of the core foam layer 104 may be a flexible polyurethane layer reacted from isocyanate and polyol.

[0159] In further embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be selected from a specific group of materials. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may be a filler selected from the group consisting of reactive carbides, inorganic compounds, endothermic decomposition compounds, and any combination thereof.

[0160] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include certain materials. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may include a reactive carbonizing agent. A reactive carbonizing agent can be understood as a compound that can react with a carbon source, such as a polymer material, at high temperatures to form a carbon layer. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include melamine. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include an organophosphorus compound. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include an inorganic phosphorus compound. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include a metal salt. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include an inorganic compound. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include an endothermic decomposition compound. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include any combination of a reactive carbonizing agent, melamine, an organophosphorus compound, an inorganic phosphorus compound, a metal salt, an inorganic compound, or an endothermic decomposition compound.

[0161] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of specific materials. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a reactive carbonizing agent. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of melamine. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of an organophosphorus compound. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of an inorganic phosphorus compound. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a metal salt. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of an inorganic compound. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of an endothermic decomposition compound. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of any combination of a reactive carbonizing agent, melamine, an organophosphorus compound, an inorganic phosphorus compound, a metal salt, an inorganic compound, or an endothermic decomposition compound.

[0162] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a filler made of a specific material. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may be a filler made of a reactive carbonizing agent. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a filler made of melamine. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a filler made of an organophosphorus compound. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a filler made of an inorganic phosphorus compound. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a filler made of a metal salt. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a filler made of an inorganic compound. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a filler made of an endothermic decomposition compound. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a filler made of any combination of a reactive carbonizing agent, melamine, an organophosphorus compound, an inorganic phosphorus compound, a metal salt, an inorganic compound, or an endothermic decomposition compound.

[0163] In further embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include certain organophosphorus compounds or inorganic phosphorus compounds. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may include a phosphate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include a phosphonate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include a phosphine. In a particular embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include any combination of phosphate, phosphonate, or phosphine.

[0164] In further embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a specific organophosphorus compound or an inorganic phosphorus compound. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a phosphate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a phosphonate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a phosphine. In a particular embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a phosphate, a phosphonate, or any combination of phosphines.

[0165] In further embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a filler of a specific organophosphorus compound or an inorganic phosphorus compound. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may be a phosphate filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a phosphonate filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a phosphine filler. In a particular embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a filler of phosphate, phosphonate, or any combination of phosphines.

[0166] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include a specific metal salt. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may include aluminum diethyl phosphinate.

[0167] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a specific metal salt. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of aluminum diethyl phosphine.

[0168] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a filler of a specific metal salt. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may be an aluminum diethyl phosphinate filler. In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include a specific inorganic compound. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may include expandable graphite.

[0169] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of specific inorganic compounds. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of expandable graphite.

[0170] In other embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a filler made of a specific inorganic compound. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may be an expandable graphite filler.

[0171] In further embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may include certain endothermic decomposition compounds. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may include metal hydrates. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include metal silicates. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include carbonates. In a particular embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include aluminum trihydrate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include zinc borate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may include any combination of metal hydrates, metal silicates, carbonates, aluminum trihydrate, or zinc borate.

[0172] In further embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of specific endothermic decomposition compounds. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a metal hydrate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a metal silicate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of a carbonate. In a particular embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of aluminum trihydrate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of zinc borate. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may consist of any combination of metal hydrate, metal silicate, carbonate, aluminum trihydrate, or zinc borate.

[0173] In further embodiments, the flame-retardant filler component may be a filler of a specific endothermic decomposition compound. For example, the flame-retardant filler component may be a metal hydrate filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a metal silicate filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a carbonate filler. In a particular embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be an aluminum trihydrate filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a zinc borate filler. In yet another embodiment, the flame-retardant filler component may be a filler of any combination of metal hydrates, metal silicates, carbonates, aluminum trihydrates, or zinc borate.

[0174] According to a particular embodiment, the core foam layer 104 may contain a specific amount of polyurethane matrix component. For example, the core foam layer 104 may contain a polyurethane matrix component in an amount of at least about 40% by weight, e.g., at least about 45% by weight, or at least about 50% by weight, or at least about 55% by weight, or at least about 60% by weight, or at least about 65% by weight, or even at least about 70% by weight, relative to the total weight of the core foam layer 104. According to yet another embodiment, the core foam layer 104 may contain a polyurethane matrix component in an amount of about 95% by weight or less, e.g., about 90% by weight or less, or about 85% by weight or less, or about 80% by weight or even about 75% by weight, relative to the total weight of the core foam layer 104. It will be understood that the polyurethane matrix component content of the core foam layer 104 may be within a range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the content of the polyurethane matrix component in the core foam layer 104 can be any value between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above.

[0175] In other embodiments, the core foam layer 104 may contain a specific amount of flame-retardant filler component. For example, the core foam layer 104 may contain a flame-retardant filler component in an amount of at least about 5% by weight, e.g., at least about 10% by weight, or at least about 15% by weight, or at least about 20% by weight, or at least about 25% by weight, or at least about 30% by weight, or even at least about 35% by weight, relative to the total weight of the core foam layer 104. In yet another embodiment, the core foam layer 104 may contain a flame-retardant filler component in an amount of about 60% by weight or less, e.g., about 55% by weight or less, or about 50% by weight or less, or about 45% by weight or even about 40% by weight, relative to the total weight of the core foam layer 104. It will be understood that the flame-retardant filler component content of the core foam layer 104 may be within the range of either the minimum or maximum values ​​described above. It will be further understood that the content of the flame-retardant filler component in the core foam layer 104 may be any value between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above.

[0176] According to a particular embodiment, the core foam layer 104 may have a specific flammability rating when measured according to ASTM D4986. In particular, the foam layer may have an HFB flammability rating when measured according to ASTM D4986.

[0177] According to a particular embodiment, the multilayer composite 100 may have a specific flammability rating when measured according to ASTM D4986. In particular, the foam layer may have an HFB flammability rating when measured according to ASTM D4986.

[0178] In other embodiments, the core foam layer 104 may have a specific lower temperature when measured at 5 minutes after a 3 mm thick foam is exposed to a 650°C hot plate test. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the hot plate test is performed by preparing a 1-inch x 1-inch test specimen of the material and placing it on a hot plate. A thermocouple is then fixed to a steel weight (1 inch in diameter, 2 inches high) placed on the test specimen to measure the lower surface temperature. In certain embodiments, the core foam layer 104 may have a lower temperature of about 300°C or less, for example, about 275°C or less, or about 250°C or less, or about 225°C or less, or about 200°C or less, or about 175°C or less, or even about 150°C or less. In other embodiments, the core foam layer 104 may have a lower temperature of at least about 25°C. It will be understood that the lower temperature of the core foam layer 104 may be within the range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the low-temperature side temperature of the core foam layer 104 can be any value between any of the above values.

[0179] In other embodiments, the multilayer composite 100 may have a specific low-temperature side when measured at 5 minutes after a 3 mm thick foam is exposed to a 650°C hot plate test. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the hot plate test is performed by preparing a 1-inch x 1-inch test specimen of the material and placing it on a hot plate. A thermocouple is then fixed to a steel weight (1 inch in diameter, 2 inches in height) placed on the test specimen to measure the low-temperature side surface temperature. In certain embodiments, the multilayer composite 100 may have a low-temperature side of about 300°C or less, for example, about 275°C or less, or about 250°C or less, or about 225°C or less, or about 200°C or less, or about 175°C or less, or even about 150°C or less. In other embodiments, the multilayer composite 100 may have a low-temperature side of at least about 25°C. It will be understood that the low-temperature side temperature of the multilayer composite 100 may be within the range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the low-temperature side of the multilayer composite 100 can be any value between any of the above values.

[0180] In further embodiments, the core foam layer 104 may have a specific thickness. For example, the core foam layer 104 may have a thickness of at least about 0.5 mm, for example, at least about 1.0 mm, or at least about 1.5 mm, or at least about 2.0 mm, or at least about 2.5 mm, or at least about 3.0 mm, or at least about 3.5 mm, or at least about 4.0 mm, or at least about 4.5 mm, or even at least about 5.0 mm. In yet another embodiment, the core foam layer 104 may have a thickness of about 10 mm or less, for example, about 9.5 mm or less, or about 9.0 mm or less, or about 8.5 mm or less, or about 8.0 mm or less, or about 7.5 mm or less, or about 7.0 mm or less, or about 6.5 mm or less, or even about 6.0 mm or less. It will be understood that the thickness of the core foam layer 104 may be within the range of any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the thickness of the core foam layer 104 can be any value between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above.

[0181] In further embodiments, the multilayer composite 100 may have a specific thickness. For example, the multilayer composite 100 may have a thickness of at least about 0.5 mm, for example, at least about 1.0 mm, or at least about 1.5 mm, or at least about 2.0 mm, or at least about 2.5 mm, or at least about 3.0 mm, or at least about 3.5 mm, or at least about 4.0 mm, or at least about 4.5 mm, or even at least about 5.0 mm. In further embodiments, the multilayer composite 100 may have a thickness of about 10 mm or less, for example, about 9.5 mm or less, about 9.0 mm or less, about 8.5 mm or less, about 8.0 mm or less, about 7.5 mm or less, about 7.0 mm or less, about 6.5 mm or less, or even about 6.0 mm or less. It will be understood that the thickness of the multilayer composite 100 may be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the thickness of the multilayer composite 100 may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0182] In further embodiments, the core foam layer 104 may have a specific 25% strain compression evaluation. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the 25% strain compression evaluation is defined as the compression evaluation of a sample measurement at 25% strain, and is determined by measuring the force-compression and compression-force-deflection of the sample at 25% strain. Force-compression (FTC) is defined as the peak force (or stress) that compresses the sample to a given strain, and compression-force-deflection (CFD) is defined as the plateau or relaxation force (or stress) that the sample is held at when held at the desired strain (i.e., 25%). The measurement is performed using a texture analyzer that finds and records both FTC and CFD values ​​after a holding time of 60 seconds, a compression rate of 0.16 mm / second, and a trigger force of 10 grams.

[0183] According to one particular embodiment, the core foam layer 104 may have a 25% strain compression rating of about 500 kPa or less, for example, about 475 kPa or less, or about 450 kPa or less, or about 425 kPa or less, or about 400 kPa or less, or about 375 kPa or less, or about 350 kPa or less, or about 325 kPa or less, or about 300 kPa or less, or about 275 kPa or less, or about 250 kPa or less, or about 225 kPa or less, or about 200 kPa or less, or about 175 kPa or less, or about 150 kPa or less, or about 125 kPa or less, or about 100 kPa or less. According to another embodiment, the core foam layer 104 may have a 25% strain compression rating of at least about 5 kPa, for example, at least about 10 kPa, or at least about 15 kPa, or at least about 20 kPa, or at least about 25 kPa. It will be understood that the 25% strain compression evaluation of the core foam layer 104 may be within the range of either the minimum or maximum value mentioned above. It will be further understood that the 25% strain compression evaluation of the core foam layer 104 may be any value within the range of either the minimum or maximum value mentioned above.

[0184] In further embodiments, the multilayer composite 100 may have a specific 25% strain compression evaluation. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the 25% strain compression evaluation is defined as the compression evaluation of a sample measurement at 25% strain, and is determined by measuring the force-compression and compression-force-deflection of the sample at 25% strain. Force-compression (FTC) is defined as the peak force (or stress) that compresses the sample to a given strain, and compression-force-deflection (CFD) is defined as the plateau or relaxation force (or stress) that the sample is held at when held at the desired strain (i.e., 25%). The measurement is performed using a texture analyzer that finds and records both FTC and CFD values ​​after a holding time of 60 seconds, a compression rate of 0.16 mm / second, and a trigger force of 10 grams.

[0185] According to one particular embodiment, the multilayer composite 100 may have a 25% strain compression rating of about 500 kPa or less, for example, about 475 kPa or less, or about 450 kPa or less, or about 425 kPa or less, or about 400 kPa or less, or about 375 kPa or less, or about 350 kPa or less, or about 325 kPa or less, or about 300 kPa or less, or about 275 kPa or less, or about 250 kPa or less, or about 225 kPa or less, or about 200 kPa or less, or about 175 kPa or less, or about 150 kPa or less, or about 125 kPa or less, or about 100 kPa or less. According to another embodiment, the multilayer composite 100 may have a 25% strain compression rating of at least about 5 kPa, for example, at least about 10 kPa, or at least about 15 kPa, or at least about 20 kPa, or at least about 25 kPa. It will be understood that the 25% strain-compressed evaluation of the multilayer composite 100 may be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the 25% strain-compressed evaluation of the multilayer composite 100 may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0186] In further embodiments, the core foam layer 104 may have a specific density. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the density of the core foam layer 104 may be determined according to ASTM D1056. According to a particular embodiment, the core foam layer 104 has a density of approximately 600 kg / m³. 3 For example, approximately 575 kg / m³ 3 The following, or approximately 550 kg / m³ 3 The following, or approximately 525 kg / m³ 3 The following, or approximately 500 kg / m 3 The following, or approximately 450 kg / m³ 3 The following, or approximately 400 kg / m³ 3 The following, or approximately 350 kg / m 3 The following, or approximately 300 kg / m³ 3 It may have the following densities. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the core foam layer 104 has at least about 50 kg / m³ 3 For example, at least about 60 kg / m³ 3 Or at least about 80 kg / m 3 Or at least about 100 kg / m 3 Or at least about 120 kg / m 3 Or at least about 140 kg / m³ 3 Or at least about 160 kg / m 3 Or at least about 180 kg / m 3 Or at least about 200 kg / m 3 Or at least about 220 kg / m³ 3 Or even more, at least about 240 kg / m³ 3 It may have a density of . It will be understood that the density of the core foam layer 104 may be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the density of the core foam layer 104 may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0187] In further embodiments, the multilayer composite 100 may have a specific density. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the density of the multilayer composite 100 can be determined according to ASTM D1056. According to a particular embodiment, the multilayer composite 100 has a density of approximately 600 kg / m³. 3 For example, approximately 575 kg / m³3 The following, or approximately 550 kg / m³ 3 The following, or approximately 525 kg / m³ 3 The following, or approximately 500 kg / m 3 The following, or approximately 450 kg / m³ 3 The following, or approximately 400 kg / m³ 3 The following, or approximately 350 kg / m 3 The following, or even more, approximately 300 kg / m 3 It may have the following densities. Furthermore, according to another embodiment, the multilayer composite 100 has at least about 50 kg / m³ 3 For example, at least about 60 kg / m³ 3 , or at least about 80 kg / m 3 , or at least about 100 kg / m 3 , or at least about 120 kg / m 3 , or at least about 140 kg / m 3 , or at least about 160 kg / m 3 , or at least about 180 kg / m 3 , or at least about 200 kg / m 3 , or at least about 220 kg / m³ 3 , or even more, at least approximately 240 kg / m³ 3 It may have a density of . It will be understood that the density of the multilayer composite 100 may be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the density of the multilayer composite 100 may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0188] In further embodiments, the core foam layer 104 may have a specific thermal conductivity when measured according to ASTM C518. For example, the core foam layer 104 may have a thermal conductivity of at least about 0.01 W / mK, for example, at least about 0.02 W / mK, or at least about 0.03 W / mK, or at least about 0.04 W / mK, or even at least about 0.05 W / mK. In yet another embodiment, the core foam layer 104 may have a thermal conductivity of about 0.15 W / mK or less, for example, about 0.14 W / mK or less, or about 0.13 W / mK or less, or about 0.12 W / mK or less, or about 0.11 W / mK or less, or about 0.10 W / mK or less, or about 0.09 W / mK or less, or about 0.08 W / mK, or even about 0.07 W / mK or less. It will be understood that the thermal conductivity of the core foam layer 104 may be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the thermal conductivity of the core foam layer 104 may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0189] In further embodiments, the multilayer composite 100 may have a specific thermal conductivity when measured according to ASTM C518. For example, the multilayer composite 100 may have a thermal conductivity of at least about 0.01 W / mK, for example, at least about 0.02 W / mK, or at least about 0.03 W / mK, or at least about 0.04 W / mK, or even at least about 0.05 W / mK. In yet another embodiment, the multilayer composite 100 may have a thermal conductivity of about 0.15 W / mK or less, for example, about 0.14 W / mK or less, or about 0.13 W / mK or less, or about 0.12 W / mK or less, or about 0.11 W / mK or less, or about 0.10 W / mK or less, or about 0.09 W / mK or less, or about 0.08 W / mK or less, or even about 0.07 W / mK or less. It will be understood that the thermal conductivity of the multilayer composite 100 may be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the thermal conductivity of the multilayer composite 100 may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0190] According to other embodiments, the core foam layer 104 may include various types of silicone-based foams.

[0191] To begin with, regarding the method for forming this silicone foam, Figure 2 includes a diagram showing a forming method 200 for forming a layer of silicone foam according to embodiments described herein. According to a particular embodiment, the forming method 200 may include a first step 210 of providing component A, a second step 220 of providing component B, and a third step 230 of combining components A and B to form a layer of silicone foam.

[0192] Referring to the first step 210, component A may include a silicone-based matrix component, a first filler component, a second filler component, and a third filler component.

[0193] According to certain embodiments, the silicone matrix component of component A may include additional components. For example, the silicone matrix component may include platinum (Pt). According to other embodiments, the silicone is a platinum-catalyzed silicone matrix component. According to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of component A may include a peroxide. According to other embodiments, the silicone can be a peroxide-catalyzed silicone matrix component. According to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of component A may include tin. According to yet another embodiment, the silicone matrix component of component A may include a tin-catalyzed silicone matrix component. According to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of component A may include tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane. According to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of component A may include a transient basic catalyst. According to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of component A may include phosphoronitrile chloride. According to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of component A may include ruthenium.

[0194] According to a particular embodiment, component A may contain a specific amount of silicone matrix component. For example, component A may contain a silicone matrix component in an amount of at least about 30% by weight, e.g., at least about 32% by weight, or at least about 35% by weight, or at least about 37% by weight, or at least about 40% by weight, or at least about 42% by weight, or even at least about 45% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. According to yet another embodiment, component A may contain a silicone matrix component in an amount of about 60% by weight or less, e.g., about 58% by weight or less, or about 55% by weight or less, or about 53% by weight or even about 50% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component A. It will be understood that the content of silicone matrix component in component A may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the content of silicone matrix component in component A may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0195] According to one particular embodiment, the first filler component of component A may include alumina trihydrate. According to another embodiment, the first filler component of component A may consist of alumina trihydrate. According to yet another embodiment, the first filler component of component A may be an alumina trihydrate filler.

[0196] According to other embodiments, component A may contain a first filler component in a specific amount. For example, component A may contain a first filler component in an amount of at least about 5.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 5.5% by weight, or at least about 6.0% by weight, or at least about 6.5% by weight, or at least about 7.0% by weight, or at least about 7.5% by weight, or even at least about 8.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. According to yet another embodiment, component A may contain a first filler component in an amount of about 30.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 28.0% by weight or less, or about 26.0% by weight or less, or about 24.0% by weight or less, or even about 22.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component A. It will be understood that the amount of the first filler component in component A may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the amount of the first filler component in component A may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0197] According to other embodiments, component A may contain a specific amount of alumina trihydrate. For example, component A may contain an alumina trihydrate content of at least about 5.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 5.5% by weight, or at least about 6.0% by weight, or at least about 6.5% by weight, or at least about 7.0% by weight, or at least about 7.5% by weight, or even at least about 8.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. According to yet another embodiment, component A may contain an alumina trihydrate content of about 30.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 28.0% by weight or less, or about 26.0% by weight or less, or about 24.0% by weight or less, or even about 22.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component A. It will be understood that the alumina trihydrate content of component A may be within a range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the alumina trihydrate content of component A may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0198] Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the second filler component of component A may include perlite. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the second filler component of component A may consist of perlite. Further, according to yet another embodiment, the second filler component of component A may be a perlite filler.

[0199] According to other embodiments, component A may contain a second filler component in a specific amount. For example, component A may contain a second filler component in an amount of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. According to yet another embodiment, component A may contain a second filler component in an amount of about 15.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 14.0% by weight or less, or about 13.0% by weight or less, or about 12.0% by weight or less, or even about 11.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component A. It will be understood that the amount of the second filler component in component A may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the amount of the second filler component in component A may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0200] According to other embodiments, component A may contain a specific amount of perlite. For example, component A may contain a perlite content of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. According to yet another embodiment, component A may contain a perlite content of about 15.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 14.0% by weight or less, or about 13.0% by weight or less, or about 12.0% by weight or less, or even about 11.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component A. It will be understood that the perlite content of component A may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the perlite content of component A may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0201] Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the third filler component of component A may contain calcium carbonate. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the third filler component of component A may consist of calcium carbonate. Further, according to yet another embodiment, the third filler component of component A may be a calcium carbonate filler.

[0202] According to other embodiments, component A may contain a third filler component in a specific amount. For example, component A may contain a third filler component in an amount of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. According to yet another embodiment, component A may contain a third filler component in an amount of about 20.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 18.0% by weight or less, or about 16.0% by weight or less, or about 14% by weight or less, or even about 12.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component A. It will be understood that the amount of the third filler component in component A may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the amount of the third filler component in component A may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0203] According to other embodiments, component A may contain a specific amount of calcium carbonate. For example, component A may contain a calcium carbonate content of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. According to yet another embodiment, component A may contain a calcium carbonate content of about 20.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 18.0% by weight or less, or about 16.0% by weight or less, or about 14% by weight or less, or even about 12.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component A. It will be understood that the calcium carbonate content of component A may be within a range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the calcium carbonate content of component A may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0204] In other embodiments, component A may further contain a pigment component.

[0205] According to other embodiments, component A may contain a specific amount of pigment component. For example, component A may contain a pigment component in an amount of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or even more than at least about 2.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. According to yet another embodiment, component A may contain a pigment component in an amount of about 5.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 4.5% by weight or less, or about 4.0% by weight or less, or about 3.5% by weight or even more than about 3.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. It will be understood that the pigment component content of component A may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the pigment component content of component A may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0206] In other embodiments, component A may further contain a vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component.

[0207] According to other embodiments, component A may contain a specific amount of vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component. For example, component A may contain a vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component in an amount of at least about 10.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 11.0% by weight, or at least about 12.0% by weight, or at least about 13.0% by weight, or at least about 14.0% by weight, or at least about 15.0% by weight, or at least about 16.0% by weight, or at least about 17.0% by weight, or at least about 18.0% by weight, or at least about 19.0% by weight, or even at least about 20.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. According to yet another embodiment, component A may contain a vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component in an amount of about 30.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 29.0% by weight or less, or about 28.0% by weight or less, or about 27.0% by weight or less, or even about 26.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component A. It will be understood that the content of the vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component in component A may be within any of the above values. It will be further understood that the content of the vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component in component A may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0208] In other embodiments, component A may further contain an alcohol foaming agent.

[0209] According to other embodiments, component A may contain a specific amount of alcohol blowing agent. For example, component A may contain an alcohol blowing agent content of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or at least about 4.0% by weight, or at least about 4.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. According to yet another embodiment, component A may contain an alcohol blowing agent content of about 10.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 9.5% by weight or less, or about 9.0% by weight or less, or about 8.5% by weight or even at least about 8.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. It will be understood that the alcohol blowing agent content of component A may be within a range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the alcohol blowing agent content of component A may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0210] In other embodiments, component A may further include a resin solution.

[0211] According to other embodiments, component A may contain a resin solution in a specific amount. For example, component A may contain a resin solution in an amount of at least about 5.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 6.0% by weight, or at least about 7.0% by weight, or at least about 8.0% by weight, or at least about 9.0% by weight, or at least about 10.0% by weight, or at least about 11.0% by weight, or at least about 12.0% by weight, or even at least about 13.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. According to yet another embodiment, component A may contain a resin solution in an amount of about 25.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 24.0% by weight or less, or about 23.0% by weight or less, or about 22.0% by weight or less, or even about 21.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component A. It will be understood that the resin solution content of component A may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the resin solution content of component A may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0212] In other embodiments, component A may further contain a PT catalyst component.

[0213] According to other embodiments, component A may contain a specific amount of PT catalyst component. For example, component A may contain a PT catalyst component in an amount of at least about 0.02% by weight, e.g., at least about 0.04% by weight, or at least about 0.06% by weight, or at least about 0.08% by weight, or even at least about 0.1% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. According to yet another embodiment, component A may contain a PT catalyst component in an amount of about 0.15% by weight or less, e.g., about 0.14% by weight or less, or about 0.13% by weight or less, or about 0.12% by weight or even about 0.11% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component A. It will be understood that the PT catalyst component content of component A may be within a range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the PT catalyst component content of component A may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0214] Referring to the second step 220, component B may include a silicone-based matrix component, a first filler component, a second filler component, a third filler component, and a fourth filler component.

[0215] According to certain embodiments, the silicone matrix component of component B may include a platinum catalyst addition-cured silicone foam. According to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of component B may include additional components. For example, the silicone matrix component may include platinum (Pt). According to other embodiments, the silicone is a platinum catalyst silicone matrix component. According to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of component B may include a peroxide. According to other embodiments, the silicone can be a peroxide catalyst silicone matrix component. According to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of component B may include tin. According to yet another embodiment, the silicone matrix component of component B may include a tin catalyst silicone matrix component. According to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of component B may include tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane. According to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of component B may include a transient basic catalyst. According to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of component B may include phosphoronitrile chloride. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the silicone-based matrix component of component B may contain ruthenium.

[0216] According to a particular embodiment, component B may contain a specific amount of silicone matrix component. For example, component B may contain a silicone matrix component in an amount of at least about 20% by weight, e.g., at least about 22% by weight, or at least about 25% by weight, or at least about 27% by weight, or at least about 30% by weight, or at least about 32% by weight, or even at least about 35% by weight, relative to the total weight of component B. According to yet another embodiment, component B may contain a silicone matrix component in an amount of about 50% by weight or less, e.g., about 48% by weight or less, or about 45% by weight or less, or about 43% by weight or even about 40% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component B. It will be understood that the content of silicone matrix component in component B may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the content of silicone matrix component in component B may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0217] According to one particular embodiment, the first filler component of component B may include alumina trihydrate. According to another embodiment, the first filler component of component B may consist of alumina trihydrate. According to yet another embodiment, the first filler component of component B may be an alumina trihydrate filler.

[0218] According to other embodiments, component B may contain a first filler component in a specific amount. For example, component B may contain a first filler component in an amount of at least about 5.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 5.5% by weight, or at least about 6.0% by weight, or at least about 6.5% by weight, or at least about 7.0% by weight, or at least about 7.5% by weight, or even at least about 8.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component B. According to yet another embodiment, component B may contain a first filler component in an amount of about 30.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 25.0% by weight or less, or about 20.0% by weight or less, or about 15.0% by weight or less, or even about 10.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component B. It will be understood that the amount of the first filler component in component B may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the amount of the first filler component in component B may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0219] According to other embodiments, component B may contain a specific amount of alumina trihydrate. For example, component B may contain an alumina trihydrate content of at least about 5.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 5.5% by weight, or at least about 6.0% by weight, or at least about 6.5% by weight, or at least about 7.0% by weight, or at least about 7.5% by weight, or even at least about 8.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component B. According to yet another embodiment, component B may contain an alumina trihydrate content of about 30.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 25.0% by weight or less, or about 20.0% by weight or less, or about 15.0% by weight or less, or even about 10.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component B. It will be understood that the alumina trihydrate content of component B may be within a range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the alumina trihydrate content of component B may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0220] Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the second filler component of component B may include perlite. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the second filler component of component B may consist of perlite. Further, according to yet another embodiment, the second filler component of component B may be a perlite filler.

[0221] According to other embodiments, component B may contain a second filler component in a specific amount. For example, component B may contain a second filler component in an amount of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component B. According to yet another embodiment, component B may contain a second filler component in an amount of about 15.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 14.0% by weight or less, or about 13.0% by weight or less, or about 12.0% by weight or less, or even about 11.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component B. It will be understood that the amount of the second filler component in component B may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the amount of the second filler component in component B may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0222] According to other embodiments, component B may contain a specific amount of perlite. For example, component B may contain perlite in an amount of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component B. According to yet another embodiment, component B may contain perlite in an amount of about 15.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 14.0% by weight or less, or about 13.0% by weight or less, or about 12.0% by weight or less, or even about 11.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component B. It will be understood that the perlite content of component B may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the perlite content of component B may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0223] Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the third filler component of component B may contain calcium carbonate. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the third filler component of component B may consist of calcium carbonate. Further, according to other embodiments, the third filler component of component B may be a calcium carbonate filler.

[0224] According to other embodiments, component B may contain a third filler component in a specific amount. For example, component B may contain a third filler component in an amount of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component B. According to yet another embodiment, component B may contain a third filler component in an amount of about 20.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 18.0% by weight or less, or about 16.0% by weight or less, or about 14% by weight or less, or even about 12.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component B. It will be understood that the amount of the third filler component in component B may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the amount of the third filler component in component B may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0225] According to other embodiments, component B may contain a specific amount of calcium carbonate. For example, component B may contain a calcium carbonate content of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component B. According to yet another embodiment, component B may contain a calcium carbonate content of about 20.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 18.0% by weight or less, or about 16.0% by weight or less, or about 14% by weight or less, or even about 12.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component B. It will be understood that the calcium carbonate content of component B may be within a range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the calcium carbonate content of component B may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0226] Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the fourth filler component of component B may include zinc borate. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the fourth filler component of component B may consist of zinc borate. Further, according to other embodiments, the fourth filler component of component B may be a zinc borate filler.

[0227] According to other embodiments, component B may contain a fourth filler component in a specific amount. For example, component B may contain a fourth filler component in an amount of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component B. According to yet another embodiment, component B may contain a fourth filler component in an amount of about 20.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 18.0% by weight or less, or about 16.0% by weight or less, or about 14% by weight or less, or even about 12.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component B. It will be understood that the amount of the fourth filler component in component B may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the amount of the fourth filler component in component B may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0228] According to other embodiments, component B may contain a specific amount of zinc borate. For example, component B may contain a zinc borate content of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component B. According to yet another embodiment, component B may contain a zinc borate content of about 20.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 18.0% by weight or less, or about 16.0% by weight or less, or about 14% by weight or less, or even about 12.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component B. It will be understood that the zinc borate content of component B may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the zinc borate content of component B may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0229] In other embodiments, component B may further include a vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component.

[0230] According to other embodiments, component B may contain a specific amount of vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component. For example, component B may contain a vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component in an amount of at least about 10.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 11.0% by weight, or at least about 12.0% by weight, or at least about 13.0% by weight, or at least about 14.0% by weight, or at least about 15.0% by weight, or at least about 16.0% by weight, or at least about 17.0% by weight, or at least about 18.0% by weight, or at least about 19.0% by weight, or even at least about 20.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component B. According to yet another embodiment, component B may contain a vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component in an amount of about 25.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 24.0% by weight or less, or about 23.0% by weight or less, or about 22.0% by weight or less, or even about 21.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component B. It will be understood that the content of the vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component in component B may be within any of the above values. It will be further understood that the content of the vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component in component B may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0231] In other embodiments, component B may further include a hydride-functional crosslinking agent.

[0232] According to other embodiments, component B may contain a specific content of a hydride-functional crosslinking agent. For example, component B may contain a hydride-functional crosslinking agent in an amount of at least about 5.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 5.5% by weight, or at least about 6.0% by weight, or at least about 6.5% by weight, or at least about 7.0% by weight, or at least about 7.5% by weight, or at least about 8.0% by weight, or at least about 8.5% by weight, or even at least about 9.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component B. According to yet another embodiment, component B may contain a hydride-functional crosslinking agent in an amount of about 15.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 14.5% by weight or less, or about 14.0% by weight or less, or about 13.5% by weight or even about 13.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component B. It will be understood that the content of the hydride-functional crosslinking agent in component B may be within any of the above values. It will be further understood that the content of the hydride-functional crosslinking agent in component B may be any value between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above.

[0233] In other embodiments, component B may further contain an inhibitor component.

[0234] According to other embodiments, component B may include an inhibitor component at a specific content. For example, component B may include an inhibitor component at a content of at least about 0.02% by weight, such as at least about 0.04% by weight, or at least about 0.06% by weight, or at least about 0.08% by weight, or even at least about 0.1% by weight, based on the total weight of component B. According to still other embodiments, component B may include an inhibitor component at a content of about 0.5% by weight or less, such as about 0.45% by weight or less, or about 0.4% by weight or less, or about 0.35% by weight or less, or about 0.3% by weight or less, or about 0.25% by weight or less, or about 0.2% by weight or less, or about 0.15% by weight or less, or about 0.14% by weight or less, or about 0.13% by weight or less, or about 0.12% by weight or less, or even about 0.11% by weight or less, based on the total weight of component B. It will be understood that the content of the inhibitor component in component B can be within the range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the content of the inhibitor component in component B can be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0235] Referring now to an embodiment of a silicone-based foam formed according to forming method 200, the silicone-based foam can be described as including component A and component B.

[0236] Referring to component A of the silicone-based foam, component A may include a silicone-based matrix component, a first filler component, a second filler component, and a third filler component.

[0237] According to certain embodiments, the silicone matrix component of Component A may include additional components. For example, the silicone matrix component may include platinum (Pt). According to still other embodiments, the silicone system is a platinum-catalyzed silicone matrix component. According to still other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of Component A may include peroxides. According to still other embodiments, the silicone system may be a peroxide-catalyzed silicone matrix component. According to still other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of Component A may include tin. According to still other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of Component A may include a tin-catalyzed silicone matrix component. According to still other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of Component A may include tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane. According to still other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of Component A may include a temporary basic catalyst. According to still other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of Component A may include phosphonitrilic chloride. According to still other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of Component A may include ruthenium.

[0238] According to certain embodiments, Component A may include a silicone matrix component in a specific content. For example, Component A may include a content of the silicone matrix component of at least about 30% by weight, such as at least about 32% by weight, or at least about 35% by weight, or at least about 37% by weight, or at least about 40% by weight, or at least about 42% by weight, or even at least about 45% by weight, based on the total weight of Component A. According to still other embodiments, Component A may include a content of the silicone matrix component of about 60% by weight or less, such as about 58% by weight or less, or about 55% by weight or less, or about 53% by weight or less, or even about 50% by weight or less, based on the total weight of Component A. It will be understood that the content of the silicone matrix component of Component A can be within the range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the content of the silicone matrix component of Component A can be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0239] According to one particular embodiment, the first filler component of component A may include alumina trihydrate. According to another embodiment, the first filler component of component A may consist of alumina trihydrate. According to yet another embodiment, the first filler component of component A may be an alumina trihydrate filler.

[0240] According to other embodiments, component A may contain a first filler component in a specific amount. For example, component A may contain a first filler component in an amount of at least about 5.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 5.5% by weight, or at least about 6.0% by weight, or at least about 6.5% by weight, or at least about 7.0% by weight, or at least about 7.5% by weight, or even at least about 8.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. According to yet another embodiment, component A may contain a first filler component in an amount of about 30.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 28.0% by weight or less, or about 26.0% by weight or less, or about 24.0% by weight or less, or even about 22.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component A. It will be understood that the amount of the first filler component in component A may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the amount of the first filler component in component A may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0241] According to other embodiments, component A may contain a specific amount of alumina trihydrate. For example, component A may contain an alumina trihydrate content of at least about 5.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 5.5% by weight, or at least about 6.0% by weight, or at least about 6.5% by weight, or at least about 7.0% by weight, or at least about 7.5% by weight, or even at least about 8.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. According to yet another embodiment, component A may contain an alumina trihydrate content of about 30.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 28.0% by weight or less, or about 26.0% by weight or less, or about 24.0% by weight or less, or even about 22.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component A. It will be understood that the alumina trihydrate content of component A may be within a range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the alumina trihydrate content of component A may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0242] Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the second filler component of component A may include perlite. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the second filler component of component A may consist of perlite. Further, according to yet another embodiment, the second filler component of component A may be a perlite filler.

[0243] According to other embodiments, component A may contain a second filler component in a specific amount. For example, component A may contain a second filler component in an amount of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. According to yet another embodiment, component A may contain a second filler component in an amount of about 15.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 14.0% by weight or less, or about 13.0% by weight or less, or about 12.0% by weight or less, or even about 11.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component A. It will be understood that the amount of the second filler component in component A may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the amount of the second filler component in component A may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0244] According to other embodiments, component A may contain a specific amount of perlite. For example, component A may contain a perlite content of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. According to yet another embodiment, component A may contain a perlite content of about 15.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 14.0% by weight or less, or about 13.0% by weight or less, or about 12.0% by weight or less, or even about 11.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component A. It will be understood that the perlite content of component A may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the perlite content of component A may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0245] Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the third filler component of component A may contain calcium carbonate. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the third filler component of component A may consist of calcium carbonate. Further, according to yet another embodiment, the third filler component of component A may be a calcium carbonate filler.

[0246] According to other embodiments, component A may contain a third filler component in a specific amount. For example, component A may contain a third filler component in an amount of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. According to yet another embodiment, component A may contain a third filler component in an amount of about 20.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 18.0% by weight or less, or about 16.0% by weight or less, or about 14% by weight or less, or even about 12.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component A. It will be understood that the amount of the third filler component in component A may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the amount of the third filler component in component A may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0247] According to other embodiments, component A may contain a specific amount of calcium carbonate. For example, component A may contain a calcium carbonate content of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. According to yet another embodiment, component A may contain a calcium carbonate content of about 20.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 18.0% by weight or less, or about 16.0% by weight or less, or about 14% by weight or less, or even about 12.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component A. It will be understood that the calcium carbonate content of component A may be within a range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the calcium carbonate content of component A may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0248] In other embodiments, component A may further contain a pigment component.

[0249] According to other embodiments, component A may contain a specific amount of pigment component. For example, component A may contain a pigment component in an amount of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or even more than at least about 2.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. According to yet another embodiment, component A may contain a pigment component in an amount of about 5.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 4.5% by weight or less, or about 4.0% by weight or less, or about 3.5% by weight or even more than about 3.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. It will be understood that the pigment component content of component A may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the pigment component content of component A may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0250] In other embodiments, component A may further contain a vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component.

[0251] According to other embodiments, component A may contain a specific amount of vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component. For example, component A may contain a vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component in an amount of at least about 10.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 11.0% by weight, or at least about 12.0% by weight, or at least about 13.0% by weight, or at least about 14.0% by weight, or at least about 15.0% by weight, or at least about 16.0% by weight, or at least about 17.0% by weight, or at least about 18.0% by weight, or at least about 19.0% by weight, or even at least about 20.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. According to yet another embodiment, component A may contain a vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component in an amount of about 30.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 29.0% by weight or less, or about 28.0% by weight or less, or about 27.0% by weight or less, or even about 26.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component A. It will be understood that the content of the vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component in component A may be within any of the above values. It will be further understood that the content of the vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component in component A may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0252] In other embodiments, component A may further contain an alcohol foaming agent.

[0253] According to other embodiments, component A may contain a specific amount of alcohol blowing agent. For example, component A may contain an alcohol blowing agent content of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or at least about 4.0% by weight, or at least about 4.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. According to yet another embodiment, component A may contain an alcohol blowing agent content of about 10.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 9.5% by weight or less, or about 9.0% by weight or less, or about 8.5% by weight or even at least about 8.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. It will be understood that the alcohol blowing agent content of component A may be within a range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the alcohol blowing agent content of component A may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0254] In other embodiments, component A may further include a resin solution.

[0255] According to other embodiments, component A may contain a resin solution in a specific amount. For example, component A may contain a resin solution in an amount of at least about 5.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 6.0% by weight, or at least about 7.0% by weight, or at least about 8.0% by weight, or at least about 9.0% by weight, or at least about 10.0% by weight, or at least about 11.0% by weight, or at least about 12.0% by weight, or even at least about 13.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. According to yet another embodiment, component A may contain a resin solution in an amount of about 25.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 24.0% by weight or less, or about 23.0% by weight or less, or about 22.0% by weight or less, or even about 21.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component A. It will be understood that the resin solution content of component A may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the resin solution content of component A may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0256] In other embodiments, component A may further contain a PT catalyst component.

[0257] According to other embodiments, component A may contain a specific amount of PT catalyst component. For example, component A may contain a PT catalyst component in an amount of at least about 0.02% by weight, e.g., at least about 0.04% by weight, or at least about 0.06% by weight, or at least about 0.08% by weight, or even at least about 0.1% by weight, relative to the total weight of component A. According to yet another embodiment, component A may contain a PT catalyst component in an amount of about 0.15% by weight or less, e.g., about 0.14% by weight or less, or about 0.13% by weight or less, or about 0.12% by weight or even about 0.11% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component A. It will be understood that the PT catalyst component content of component A may be within a range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the PT catalyst component content of component A may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0258] Regarding component B of the silicone foam, component B may include a silicone matrix component, a first filler component, a second filler component, a third filler component, and a fourth filler component.

[0259] According to certain embodiments, the silicone matrix component of component B may include additional components. For example, the silicone matrix component may include platinum (Pt). Still according to other embodiments, the silicone-based is a platinum-catalyzed silicone matrix component. Still according to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of component B may include peroxides. Still according to other embodiments, the silicone-based may be a peroxide-catalyzed silicone matrix component. Still according to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of component B may include tin. Still according to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of component B may include a tin-catalyzed silicone matrix component. Still according to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of component B may include tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane. Still according to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of component B may include a temporary basic catalyst. Still according to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of component B may include phosphonitrilic chloride. Still according to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of component B may include ruthenium.

[0260] According to certain embodiments, component B may include a silicone matrix component in a specific content. For example, component B may include a content of the silicone matrix component of at least about 20% by weight, such as at least about 22% by weight, or at least about 25% by weight, or at least about 27% by weight, or at least about 30% by weight, or at least about 32% by weight, or even at least about 35% by weight, based on the total weight of component B. Still according to other embodiments, component B may include a content of the silicone matrix component of about 50% by weight or less, such as about 48% by weight or less, or about 45% by weight or less, or about 43% by weight or less, or even about 40% by weight or less, based on the total weight of component B. It will be understood that the content of the silicone matrix component of component B may be within the range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the content of the silicone matrix component of component B may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0261] According to one particular embodiment, the first filler component of component B may include alumina trihydrate. According to another embodiment, the first filler component of component B may consist of alumina trihydrate. According to yet another embodiment, the first filler component of component B may be an alumina trihydrate filler.

[0262] According to other embodiments, component B may contain a first filler component in a specific amount. For example, component B may contain a first filler component in an amount of at least about 5.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 5.5% by weight, or at least about 6.0% by weight, or at least about 6.5% by weight, or at least about 7.0% by weight, or at least about 7.5% by weight, or even at least about 8.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component B. According to yet another embodiment, component B may contain a first filler component in an amount of about 30.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 25.0% by weight or less, or about 20.0% by weight or less, or about 15.0% by weight or less, or even about 10.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component B. It will be understood that the amount of the first filler component in component B may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the amount of the first filler component in component B may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0263] According to other embodiments, component B may contain a specific amount of alumina trihydrate. For example, component B may contain an alumina trihydrate content of at least about 5.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 5.5% by weight, or at least about 6.0% by weight, or at least about 6.5% by weight, or at least about 7.0% by weight, or at least about 7.5% by weight, or even at least about 8.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component B. According to yet another embodiment, component B may contain an alumina trihydrate content of about 30.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 25.0% by weight or less, or about 20.0% by weight or less, or about 15.0% by weight or less, or even about 10.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component B. It will be understood that the alumina trihydrate content of component B may be within a range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the alumina trihydrate content of component B may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0264] Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the second filler component of component B may include perlite. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the second filler component of component B may consist of perlite. Further, according to yet another embodiment, the second filler component of component B may be a perlite filler.

[0265] According to other embodiments, component B may contain a second filler component in a specific amount. For example, component B may contain a second filler component in an amount of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component B. According to yet another embodiment, component B may contain a second filler component in an amount of about 15.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 14.0% by weight or less, or about 13.0% by weight or less, or about 12.0% by weight or less, or even about 11.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component B. It will be understood that the amount of the second filler component in component B may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the amount of the second filler component in component B may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0266] According to other embodiments, component B may contain a specific amount of perlite. For example, component B may contain perlite in an amount of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component B. According to yet another embodiment, component B may contain perlite in an amount of about 15.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 14.0% by weight or less, or about 13.0% by weight or less, or about 12.0% by weight or less, or even about 11.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component B. It will be understood that the perlite content of component B may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the perlite content of component B may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0267] Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the third filler component of component B may contain calcium carbonate. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the third filler component of component B may consist of calcium carbonate. Further, according to other embodiments, the third filler component of component B may be a calcium carbonate filler.

[0268] According to other embodiments, component B may contain a third filler component in a specific amount. For example, component B may contain a third filler component in an amount of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component B. According to yet another embodiment, component B may contain a third filler component in an amount of about 20.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 18.0% by weight or less, or about 16.0% by weight or less, or about 14% by weight or less, or even about 12.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component B. It will be understood that the amount of the third filler component in component B may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the amount of the third filler component in component B may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0269] According to other embodiments, component B may contain a specific amount of calcium carbonate. For example, component B may contain a calcium carbonate content of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component B. According to yet another embodiment, component B may contain a calcium carbonate content of about 20.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 18.0% by weight or less, or about 16.0% by weight or less, or about 14% by weight or less, or even about 12.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component B. It will be understood that the calcium carbonate content of component B may be within a range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the calcium carbonate content of component B may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0270] Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the fourth filler component of component B may include zinc borate. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the fourth filler component of component B may consist of zinc borate. Further, according to other embodiments, the fourth filler component of component B may be a zinc borate filler.

[0271] According to other embodiments, component B may contain a fourth filler component in a specific amount. For example, component B may contain a fourth filler component in an amount of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component B. According to yet another embodiment, component B may contain a fourth filler component in an amount of about 20.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 18.0% by weight or less, or about 16.0% by weight or less, or about 14% by weight or less, or even about 12.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component B. It will be understood that the amount of the fourth filler component in component B may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the amount of the fourth filler component in component B may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0272] According to other embodiments, component B may contain a specific amount of zinc borate. For example, component B may contain a zinc borate content of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component B. According to yet another embodiment, component B may contain a zinc borate content of about 20.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 18.0% by weight or less, or about 16.0% by weight or less, or about 14% by weight or less, or even about 12.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component B. It will be understood that the zinc borate content of component B may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the zinc borate content of component B may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0273] In other embodiments, component B may further include a vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component.

[0274] According to other embodiments, component B may contain a specific amount of vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component. For example, component B may contain a vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component in an amount of at least about 10.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 11.0% by weight, or at least about 12.0% by weight, or at least about 13.0% by weight, or at least about 14.0% by weight, or at least about 15.0% by weight, or at least about 16.0% by weight, or at least about 17.0% by weight, or at least about 18.0% by weight, or at least about 19.0% by weight, or even at least about 20.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component B. According to yet another embodiment, component B may contain a vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component in an amount of about 25.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 24.0% by weight or less, or about 23.0% by weight or less, or about 22.0% by weight or less, or even about 21.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component B. It will be understood that the content of the vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component in component B may be within any of the above values. It will be further understood that the content of the vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component in component B may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0275] In other embodiments, component B may further include a hydride-functional crosslinking agent.

[0276] According to other embodiments, component B may contain a specific content of a hydride-functional crosslinking agent. For example, component B may contain a hydride-functional crosslinking agent in an amount of at least about 5.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 5.5% by weight, or at least about 6.0% by weight, or at least about 6.5% by weight, or at least about 7.0% by weight, or at least about 7.5% by weight, or at least about 8.0% by weight, or at least about 8.5% by weight, or even at least about 9.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component B. According to yet another embodiment, component B may contain a hydride-functional crosslinking agent in an amount of about 15.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 14.5% by weight or less, or about 14.0% by weight or less, or about 13.5% by weight or even about 13.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component B. It will be understood that the content of the hydride-functional crosslinking agent in component B may be within any of the above values. It will be further understood that the content of the hydride-functional crosslinking agent in component B may be any value between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above.

[0277] In other embodiments, component B may further contain an inhibitor component.

[0278] According to other embodiments, component B may contain an inhibitor component in a specific amount. For example, component B may contain an inhibitor component in an amount of at least about 0.02% by weight, e.g., at least about 0.04% by weight, or at least about 0.06% by weight, or at least about 0.08% by weight, or even at least about 0.1% by weight, relative to the total weight of component B. According to yet another embodiment, component B may contain an inhibitor component in an amount of about 0.5% by weight or less, e.g., about 0.45% by weight or less, or about 0.4% by weight or less, or about 0.35% by weight or less, or about 0.3% by weight or less, or about 0.25% by weight or less, or about 0.2% by weight or less, or about 0.15% by weight or less, or about 0.14% by weight or less, or about 0.13% by weight or less, or about 0.12% by weight or less, or even about 0.11% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of component B. It will be understood that the inhibitor component content of component B may be within any of the above values. It will be further understood that the content of the inhibitor component B can be any value between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above.

[0279] Referring here to other embodiments of the silicone foam formed according to forming method 200, the silicone foam may be described as comprising a silicone matrix component, a first filler component, a second filler component, a third filler component, and a fourth filler component.

[0280] According to certain embodiments, the silicone matrix component of the silicone foam may include additional components. For example, the silicone matrix component may include platinum (Pt). According to other embodiments, the silicone is a platinum-catalyzed silicone matrix component. According to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of the silicone foam may include peroxides. According to other embodiments, the silicone can be a peroxide-catalyzed silicone matrix component. According to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of the silicone foam may include tin. According to yet another embodiment, the silicone matrix component of the silicone foam may include a tin-catalyzed silicone matrix component. According to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of the silicone foam may include tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane. According to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of the silicone foam may include a transient basic catalyst. According to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of the silicone foam may include phosphoronitrile chloride. According to other embodiments, the silicone matrix component of the silicone foam may include ruthenium.

[0281] According to certain embodiments, the silicone foam may contain a specific amount of silicone matrix component. For example, the silicone foam may contain a silicone matrix component in an amount of at least about 25.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 27.0% by weight, or at least about 30.0% by weight, or at least about 32.0% by weight, or at least about 35.0% by weight, or at least about 37.0% by weight, or even at least about 40.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. According to yet another embodiment, the silicone foam may contain a silicone matrix component in an amount of about 55.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 53.0% by weight or less, or about 50.0% by weight or less, or about 48.0% by weight or less, or even about 45.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. It will be understood that the content of the silicone matrix component in the silicone foam may be within any of the above values. It will be further understood that the content of the silicone matrix component in the silicone foam can be any value between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above.

[0282] In yet another embodiment, the first filler component of the silicone foam may include alumina trihydrate. In yet another embodiment, the first filler component of the silicone foam may consist of alumina trihydrate. In yet another embodiment, the first filler component of the silicone foam may be an alumina trihydrate filler.

[0283] According to other embodiments, the silicone foam may contain a first filler component in a specific amount. For example, the silicone foam may contain a first filler component in an amount of at least about 5.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 6.0% by weight, or at least about 7.0% by weight, or at least about 8.0% by weight, or at least about 9.0% by weight, or at least about 10.0% by weight, or even at least about 11.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. According to yet another embodiment, the silicone foam may contain a first filler component in an amount of about 30.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 28.0% by weight or less, or about 26.0% by weight or less, or about 24.0% by weight or less, or even about 22.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. It will be understood that the content of the first filler component in the silicone foam may be within any of the above values. It will be further understood that the content of the first filler component in the silicone foam can be any value between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above.

[0284] According to other embodiments, the silicone foam may contain a specific content of alumina trihydrate. For example, the silicone foam may contain an alumina trihydrate content of at least about 5.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 6.0% by weight, or at least about 7.0% by weight, or at least about 8.0% by weight, or at least about 9.0% by weight, or at least about 10.0% by weight, or even at least about 11.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. According to yet another embodiment, the silicone foam may contain an alumina trihydrate content of about 30.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 28.0% by weight or less, or about 26.0% by weight or less, or about 24.0% by weight or less, or even about 22.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. It will be understood that the alumina trihydrate content of the silicone foam may be within any of the above values. It will be further understood that the alumina trihydrate content of silicone foams can be any value between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above.

[0285] Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the second filler component of the silicone foam may include perlite. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the second filler component of the silicone foam may consist of perlite. Further, according to yet another embodiment, the second filler component of the silicone foam may be a perlite filler.

[0286] According to other embodiments, the silicone foam may contain a second filler component in a specific amount. For example, the silicone foam may contain a second filler component in an amount of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. According to yet another embodiment, the silicone foam may contain a second filler component in an amount of about 15.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 14% by weight or less, or about 13.0% by weight or less, or about 12.0% by weight or less, or even about 110% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. It will be understood that the content of the second filler component in the silicone foam may be within a range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the content of the second filler component in the silicone foam may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0287] According to other embodiments, the silicone foam may contain a specific amount of perlite. For example, the silicone foam may contain a perlite content of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. According to yet another embodiment, the silicone foam may contain a perlite content of about 15.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 14% by weight or less, or about 13.0% by weight or less, or about 12.0% by weight or less, or even about 110% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. It will be understood that the perlite content of the silicone foam may be within a range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the perlite content of the silicone foam may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0288] Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the third filler component of the silicone foam may include calcium carbonate. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the third filler component of the silicone foam may consist of calcium carbonate. Further, according to yet another embodiment, the third filler component of the silicone foam may be a calcium carbonate filler.

[0289] According to other embodiments, the silicone foam may contain a third filler component in a specific amount. For example, the silicone foam may contain a third filler component in an amount of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. According to yet another embodiment, the silicone foam may contain a third filler component in an amount of about 20.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 18% by weight or less, or about 16.0% by weight or less, or about 15.0% by weight or less, or even about 14.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. It will be understood that the content of the third filler component in the silicone foam may be within a range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the content of the third filler component in the silicone foam may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0290] According to other embodiments, the silicone foam may contain a specific amount of calcium carbonate. For example, the silicone foam may contain a calcium carbonate content of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.5% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or even at least about 4.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. According to yet another embodiment, the silicone foam may contain a calcium carbonate content of about 20.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 18% by weight or less, or about 16.0% by weight or less, or about 15.0% by weight or less, or even about 14.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. It will be understood that the calcium carbonate content of the silicone foam may be within a range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the calcium carbonate content of the silicone foam may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0291] Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the fourth filler component of the silicone foam may include zinc borate. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the fourth filler component of the silicone foam may consist of zinc borate. Further, according to yet another embodiment, the fourth filler component of the silicone foam may be a zinc borate filler.

[0292] According to other embodiments, the silicone foam may contain a fourth filler component in a specific amount. For example, the silicone foam may contain a fourth filler component in an amount of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or even more than at least about 2.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. According to yet another embodiment, the silicone foam may contain a fourth filler component in an amount of about 20.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 18.0% by weight or less, or about 16.0% by weight or less, or about 14% by weight or less, or even more than about 12.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of component B. It will be understood that the content of the fourth filler component in the silicone foam may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the content of the fourth filler component in the silicone foam may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0293] According to other embodiments, the silicone foam may contain a specific amount of zinc borate. For example, the silicone foam may contain a zinc borate content of at least about 1.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or even more than at least about 2.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. According to yet another embodiment, the silicone foam may contain a zinc borate content of about 10.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 9.0% by weight or less, or about 8.0% by weight or less, or about 7.0% by weight or less, or even more than about 6.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. It will be understood that the zinc borate content of the silicone foam may be within a range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the zinc borate content of the silicone foam may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0294] In addition, according to other embodiments, the silicone foam may further contain a pigment component.

[0295] According to other embodiments, the silicone foam may contain a specific amount of pigment component. For example, the silicone foam may contain a pigment component in an amount of at least about 0.5% by weight, e.g., at least about 0.7% by weight, or at least about 1.0% by weight, or even at least about 1.2% by weight, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. According to yet another embodiment, the silicone foam may contain a pigment component in an amount of about 2.5% by weight or less, e.g., about 2.3% by weight or less, or about 2.0% by weight or less, or about 1.8% by weight or less, or even about 1.5% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. It will be understood that the pigment component content of the silicone foam may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the pigment component content of the silicone foam may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0296] In addition, according to other embodiments, the silicone foam may further contain a vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component.

[0297] According to other embodiments, the silicone foam may contain a specific content of vinyl-functionalized prepolymer components. For example, the silicone foam may contain a vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component in an amount of at least about 10.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 11.0% by weight, or at least about 12.0% by weight, or at least about 13.0% by weight, or at least about 14.0% by weight, or at least about 15.0% by weight, or at least about 16.0% by weight, or at least about 17.0% by weight, or at least about 18.0% by weight, or at least about 19.0% by weight, or even at least about 20.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. According to yet another embodiment, the silicone foam may contain a vinyl-functionalized prepolymer component in an amount of about 30.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 29.0% by weight or less, or about 28.0% by weight or less, or about 27.0% by weight or less, or even about 26.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. It will be understood that the content of vinyl-functionalized prepolymer components in silicone foams may be within any of the above values. It will be further understood that the content of vinyl-functionalized prepolymer components in silicone foams may be any value between the above minimum and maximum values.

[0298] In addition, according to other embodiments, the silicone foam may further contain an alcohol foaming agent.

[0299] According to other embodiments, the silicone foam may contain a specific amount of alcohol blowing agent. For example, the silicone foam may contain an alcohol blowing agent content of at least about 0.5% by weight, e.g., at least about 0.7% by weight, or at least about 1.0% by weight, or at least about 1.2% by weight, or at least about 1.5% by weight, or at least about 1.7% by weight, or at least about 2.0% by weight, or at least about 2.2% by weight, or even at least about 2.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. According to yet another embodiment, the silicone foam may contain an alcohol blowing agent content of about 5.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 4.8% by weight or less, or about 4.5% by weight or less, or about 4.3% by weight or even about 4.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. It will be understood that the alcohol blowing agent content of the silicone foam may be within any of the above values. It will be further understood that the alcohol blowing agent content of silicone foams can be any value between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above.

[0300] In addition, according to other embodiments, the silicone foam may further contain a resin solution.

[0301] According to other embodiments, the silicone foam may contain a resin solution in a specific amount. For example, the silicone foam may contain a resin solution in an amount of at least about 2.5% by weight, e.g., at least about 2.7% by weight, or at least about 3.0% by weight, or at least about 3.2% by weight, or at least about 3.5% by weight, or at least about 3.7% by weight, or at least about 4.0% by weight, or at least about 4.2% by weight, or even at least about 4.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. According to yet another embodiment, the silicone foam may contain a resin solution in an amount of about 13.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 12.0% by weight or less, or about 11.0% by weight or less, or about 10.0% by weight or less, or even about 9.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. It will be understood that the resin solution content of the silicone foam may be within a range between any of the above values. It will be further understood that the resin solution content of the silicone foam may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0302] Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the silicone foam may further contain a PT catalyst component.

[0303] According to other embodiments, the silicone foam may contain a specific amount of PT catalyst component. For example, the silicone foam may contain a PT catalyst component in an amount of at least about 0.02% by weight, e.g., at least about 0.04% by weight, or at least about 0.06% by weight, or at least about 0.08% by weight, or even at least about 0.1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. According to yet another embodiment, the silicone foam may contain a PT catalyst component in an amount of about 0.15% by weight or less, e.g., about 0.14% by weight or less, or about 0.13% by weight or less, or about 0.12% by weight or even about 0.11% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. It will be understood that the PT catalyst component content of the silicone foam may be within a range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the PT catalyst component content of the silicone foam may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0304] In addition, according to other embodiments, the silicone foam may further contain a hydride-functionalized crosslinking agent.

[0305] According to other embodiments, the silicone foam may contain a specific content of hydride-functional crosslinking agent. For example, the silicone foam may contain a hydride-functional crosslinking agent in an amount of at least about 5.0% by weight, e.g., at least about 5.5% by weight, or at least about 6.0% by weight, or at least about 6.5% by weight, or at least about 7.0% by weight, or at least about 7.5% by weight, or at least about 8.0% by weight, or at least about 8.5% by weight, or even at least about 9.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. According to yet another embodiment, the silicone foam may contain a hydride-functional crosslinking agent in an amount of about 15.0% by weight or less, e.g., about 14.5% by weight or less, or about 14.0% by weight or less, or about 13.5% by weight or even about 13.0% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. It will be understood that the content of hydride-functional crosslinking agent in the silicone foam may be within any of the above values. It will be further understood that the content of hydride-functionalized crosslinking agents in silicone foams can be any value between the minimum and maximum values ​​mentioned above.

[0306] Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the silicone foam may further contain an inhibitory component.

[0307] According to other embodiments, the silicone foam may contain inhibitor components in specific amounts. For example, the silicone foam may contain inhibitor components in an amount of at least about 0.02% by weight, e.g., at least about 0.04% by weight, or at least about 0.06% by weight, or at least about 0.08% by weight, or even at least about 0.1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. According to yet another embodiment, the silicone foam may contain inhibitor components in an amount of about 0.5% by weight or less, e.g., about 0.4% by weight or less, or about 0.3% by weight or less, or about 0.2% by weight or even about 0.1% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the silicone foam. It will be understood that the inhibitor component content of the silicone foam may be within a range of any of the above values. It will be further understood that the inhibitor component content of the silicone foam may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0308] According to certain embodiments, silicone foams may have a specific flammability rating when measured according to ASTM D4986. In particular, the foam layer may have an HBF flammability rating when measured according to ASTM D4986.

[0309] According to certain embodiments, silicone foams may have a specific flammability rating when measured according to ASTM D3801. In particular, the foam layer may have a V-0 flammability rating when measured according to ASTM D3801.

[0310] In other embodiments, a silicone foam may have a specific autoignition time when exposed to a hot plate test at a temperature of 650°C. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the hot plate test is performed by preparing a 1-inch x 1-inch test specimen of the material and placing it on a hot plate. A thermocouple is then fixed to a steel weight (1 inch in diameter, 2 inches high) placed on the test specimen to measure the temperature of the lower-temperature side surface. The temperature curve is recorded, and the point of autoignition, if any, is recorded. In certain embodiments, a silicone foam may have an autoignition time of at least about 1 minute, for example, at least about 1.5 minutes, or at least about 2 minutes, or at least about 2.5 minutes, or at least about 3 minutes, or at least about 3.5 minutes, or at least about 4.0 minutes, or at least about 4.5 minutes, or even at least about 5.0 minutes. It will be understood that the autoignition time of a silicone foam may be within any of the above values. It will be further understood that the self-ignition time of silicone foams can be any value between any of the above values.

[0311] In other embodiments, a silicone foam may have a specific lower temperature when a 3 mm thick foam is exposed to a 650°C hot plate test, measured at 5 minutes. For the purposes of the embodiments described herein, the hot plate test is performed by preparing a 1-inch x 1-inch test specimen of the material and placing it on a hot plate. A thermocouple is then fixed to a steel weight (1 inch in diameter, 2 inches in height) placed on the test specimen to measure the lower surface temperature. In certain embodiments, a silicone foam may have a lower temperature of about 300°C or less, for example, about 275°C or less, or about 250°C or less, or about 225°C or less, or about 200°C or less, or about 175°C or less, or even about 150°C or less. In other embodiments, a silicone foam may have a lower temperature of at least about 25°C. It will be understood that the lower temperature of a silicone foam may be within any of the above values. It will be further understood that the lower temperature range of silicone foams can be any value between any of the above values.

[0312] In further embodiments, the silicone foam may have a specific thickness. For example, the silicone foam may have a thickness of at least about 0.5 mm, for example, at least about 1.0 mm, or at least about 1.5 mm, or at least about 2.0 mm, or at least about 2.5 mm, or at least about 3.0 mm, or at least about 3.5 mm, or at least about 4.0 mm, or at least about 4.5 mm, or even at least about 5.0 mm. In yet another embodiment, the silicone foam may have a thickness of about 10 mm or less, for example, about 9.5 mm or less, or about 9.0 mm or less, or about 8.5 mm or less, or about 8.0 mm or less, or about 7.5 mm or less, or about 7.0 mm or less, or about 6.5 mm or less, or even about 6.0 mm or less. It will be understood that the thickness of the silicone foam may be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the thickness of the silicone foam may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0313] Now, turning to additional embodiments described herein, according to a particular embodiment, the multilayer composite may include a core foam layer and a first ceramicizable barrier component in contact with the core foam layer. According to a particular embodiment, the first ceramicizable barrier component may include a ceramicizable layer and a structural layer.

[0314] For illustrative purposes, Figure 3 shows a multilayer composite 300 according to an embodiment described herein. As shown in Figure 3, the multilayer composite 300 may include a first ceramicizable barrier component 302 and a core foam layer 304. As further shown in Figure 3, the first ceramicizable barrier component 302 may include a ceramicizable layer 310 and a structural layer 315.

[0315] It will be understood that the multilayer composite 300, and all components described with respect to the multilayer composite 300 as shown in Figure 3, may have any of the properties described herein relating to the corresponding components in Figure 1. In particular, the properties of the multilayer composite 300, the first ceramicizable barrier component 302, the core foam layer 304, and the ceramicizable layer 310 shown in Figure 3 may have any of the corresponding properties described herein relating to the multilayer composite 100, the first ceramicizable barrier component 102, the core foam layer 104, and the ceramicizable layer shown in Figure 1 or elsewhere in this specification.

[0316] According to a particular embodiment, the structural layer 315 may be located between the ceramicizable layer 310 and the core foam layer 304.

[0317] In other embodiments, the structural layer 315 may include a specific material. For example, the structural layer 315 may include a fiberglass material. In yet another embodiment, the structural layer 315 may consist of a fiberglass material. In yet another embodiment, the structural layer 315 may be a fiberglass layer.

[0318] In further embodiments, the structural layer 315 may have a specific thickness. For example, the structural layer 315 may have a thickness of at least about 0.01 mm, for example, at least about 0.02 mm, or at least about 0.03 mm, or at least about 0.04 mm, or at least about 0.05 mm, or at least about 0.06 mm, or at least about 0.07 mm, or at least about 0.08 mm, or at least about 0.09 mm, or at least about 0.1 mm, or at least about 0.2 mm, or at least about 0.3 mm, or at least about 0.4 mm, or at least about 0.5 mm, or at least about 0.6 mm, or at least about 0.7 mm, or at least about 0.8 mm, or at least about 0.9 mm, or at least about 1.0 mm, or at least about 1.1 mm, or at least about 1.2 mm, or at least about 1.3 mm, or even at least about 1.4 mm. Furthermore, according to other embodiments, the structural layer 315 may have a thickness of about 7 mm or less, for example, about 6.5 mm or less, or about 6.0 mm or less, or about 5.5 mm or less, or about 5.0 mm or less, or about 4.5 mm or less, or about 4.0 mm or less, or about 3.5 mm or less, or about 3.0 mm or less, or about 2.9 mm or less, or about 2.8 mm or less, or about 2.7 mm or less, or about 2.6 mm or less, or about 2.5 mm or less, or about 2.4 mm or less, or about 2.3 mm or less, or even about 2.2 mm or less. It will be understood that the thickness of the structural layer 315 may be within the range between any of the above minimum and maximum values. It will be further understood that the thickness of the structural layer 315 may be any value between any of the above minimum and maximum values.

[0319] Now, turning to additional embodiments described herein, according to a particular embodiment, the multilayer composite may include a core foam layer, a first ceramicizable barrier component in contact with the core foam layer, and a second ceramicizable barrier component in contact with a forward foam layer such that the core foam layer is between the first ceramicizable barrier component and the second ceramicizable barrier component. According to a particular embodiment, the first ceramicizable barrier component may include a ceramicizable layer, and the second ceramicizable barrier component may include a ceramicizable layer.

[0320] For illustrative purposes, Figure 4 shows a multilayer composite 400 according to an embodiment described herein. As shown in Figure 4, the multilayer composite 400 may include a first ceramicizable barrier component 402, a core foam layer 404, and a second ceramicizable barrier component 406. As further shown in Figure 4, the core foam layer 404 is located between the first ceramicizable barrier component 402 and the second ceramicizable barrier component 406.

[0321] It will be understood that the multilayer composite 400, and all components described with respect to the multilayer composite 400 as shown in Figure 4, may have any of the properties described herein relating to the corresponding components in Figure 1 and / or Figure 2. Furthermore, it will be understood that the second ceramicizable barrier component 404 may have any of the properties or features of any first ceramicizable barrier component described herein.

[0322] Now, turning to other embodiments described herein, according to a particular embodiment, the multilayer composite may include a core foam layer, a first ceramicizable barrier component in contact with the core foam layer, and a second ceramicizable barrier component in contact with a forward foam layer such that the core foam layer is between the first ceramicizable barrier component and the second ceramicizable barrier component. According to a particular embodiment, the first ceramicizable barrier component may include a ceramicizable layer, and the second ceramicizable barrier component may include a ceramicizable layer. According to a particular embodiment, the first ceramicizable barrier component may include a ceramicizable layer and a structural layer, and the second ceramicizable barrier component may include a ceramicizable layer and a structural layer.

[0323] For illustrative purposes, Figure 5 shows a multilayer composite 500 according to an embodiment described herein. As shown in Figure 5, the multilayer composite 500 may include a first ceramicizable barrier component 502, a core foam layer 504, and a second ceramicizable barrier component 506. As further shown in Figure 5, the core foam layer 504 is located between the first ceramicizable barrier component 502 and the second ceramicizable barrier component 504. As further shown in Figure 5, the first ceramicizable barrier component 502 may include a ceramicizable layer 510 and a structural layer 515, and the second ceramicizable barrier component 506 may include a ceramicizable layer 520 and a structural layer 525.

[0324] It will be understood that the multilayer composite 500, and all components described with respect to the multilayer composite 500 as shown in Figure 5, may have any of the properties described herein relating to the corresponding components in Figure 1 and / or Figure 2. Furthermore, it will be understood that the second ceramicizable barrier component 504, which includes ceramicizable layers and structural layers, may have any of the properties or features of any first ceramicizable barrier component described herein.

[0325] Now, turning to additional embodiments described herein, according to a particular embodiment, the multilayer composite may include a first core foam layer, a first ceramicizable barrier component, and a second core foam layer such that the first ceramicizable barrier component is located between the first core foam layer and the second core foam layer.

[0326] For illustrative purposes, Figure 6 shows a multilayer composite 600 according to an embodiment described herein. As shown in Figure 6, the multilayer composite 600 may include a first ceramicizable barrier component 602, a first core foam layer 604, and a second core foam layer 608. As further shown in Figure 6, the first ceramicizable barrier component 602 is located between the first core foam layer 604 and the second core foam layer 608.

[0327] It will be understood that the multilayer composite 600, and all components described with respect to the multilayer composite 600 as shown in Figure 6, may have any of the properties described herein relating to the corresponding components described herein.

[0328] Turning again to the additional embodiments described herein, according to a particular embodiment, the multilayer composite may include a first core foam layer, a first ceramicizable barrier component, and a second core foam layer such that the first ceramicizable barrier component is located between the first core foam layer and the second core foam layer. According to a particular embodiment, the first ceramicizable barrier component may include a ceramicizable layer and a structural layer.

[0329] For illustrative purposes, Figure 7 shows a multilayer composite 700 according to an embodiment described herein. As shown in Figure 7, the multilayer composite 700 may include a first ceramicizable barrier component 702, a first core foam layer 704, and a second core foam layer 708. As further shown in Figure 7, the first ceramicizable barrier component 702 is located between the first core foam layer 704 and the second core foam layer 708. As further shown in Figure 7, the first ceramicizable barrier component 702 may include a ceramicizable layer 710 and a structural layer 715.

[0330] It will be understood that the multilayer composite 700, and all components described with respect to the multilayer composite 700 as shown in Figure 7, may have any of the properties described herein relating to the corresponding components described herein.

[0331] Now, turning to additional embodiments described herein, according to a particular embodiment, the structural layer and ceramicizable layer of any ceramicizable barrier component may be arranged such that the structural layer is between the ceramicizable layer and the core foam layer, as shown in Figures 3 and 5. According to an alternative embodiment, the structural layer and ceramicizable surface layer of any ceramicizable barrier component may be arranged such that the ceramicizable layer is between the structural layer and the core foam layer.

[0332] In further embodiments, it will be understood that the structural layer may include additional surface treatments that can improve the performance or adhesion of the structural layer to other layers, such as a core foam layer, a ceramicizable layer, or any other layer in the multilayer composite. For example, the structural layer may further include a silicone coating covering one or both of its surfaces. In yet another embodiment, the structural layer may include surface treatments on one or both of its surfaces.

[0333] Now, adjusting to the additional embodiments described herein, such embodiments generally relate to multilayer laminates. Any multilayer composite described herein may be formed as a multilayer laminate such that the multilayer laminate described herein contains any of the components described herein with respect to any of the multilayer composites. Any multilayer composite described herein may be formed as a multilayer laminate such that the components of the multilayer laminate described herein contain any of the features and / or properties of the components described herein with respect to any of the multilayer composites. Such multilayer laminates may be formed by stacking any of the components described herein to form a multilayer laminate.

[0334] Now, adapting to yet another embodiment described herein, such embodiments generally relate to thermal barrier composites, which may include any multilayer composite as described herein.

[0335] According to certain embodiments, the thermal barrier composites described herein may be formed according to any acceptable forming process for thermal barrier composites. According to certain embodiments, the thermal barrier composite may be formed using a lamination process in which a porous foam and a barrier layer are laminated using a transfer adhesive such as a silicone adhesive, rubber adhesive, acrylic adhesive, phenolic adhesive, polyurethane adhesive, or any combination thereof. According to other embodiments, the thermal barrier composite may be formed using a lamination process using a porous foam and a coated barrier layer, the coating on the barrier layer being an adhesive such as a silicone adhesive, rubber adhesive, acrylic adhesive, phenolic adhesive, polyurethane adhesive, or any combination thereof. According to other embodiments, the thermal barrier composite may be formed using a direct cast forming process in which the foam is directly cast onto or between barrier films.

[0336] Many different aspects and embodiments are possible. Some of these aspects and embodiments are described herein. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art will understand that these aspects and embodiments are illustrative only and do not limit the scope of the invention. Embodiments may follow one or more of the embodiments listed below.

[0337] Embodiment 1. A multilayer composite comprising a core foam layer and a first ceramicizable barrier component in contact with the core foam layer, wherein the ceramicizable barrier component comprises a ceramicizable layer, and the multilayer composite includes an HBF flammability evaluation when measured according to ASTM D4986.

[0338] Embodiment 2. A multilayer laminate material comprising a core foam layer and a first ceramicizable tape laminated on the core foam layer, wherein the ceramicizable barrier component includes a ceramicizable layer, and the composite material or composite material layer is evaluated for HBF flammability when measured according to ASTM D4986.

[0339] Embodiment 3. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to either Embodiment 1 or 2, wherein the core foam layer contains a silicone-based matrix component.

[0340] Embodiment 4. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to either Embodiment 1 or 2, wherein the core foam layer contains a flame-retardant filler component.

[0341] Embodiment 5. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to either Embodiment 1 or 2, wherein the core foam layer contains a heat insulating filler component.

[0342] Embodiment 6. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to Embodiment 3, wherein the silicone matrix component of the core foam layer includes a platinum catalyst addition-cured silicone foam, a peroxide-cured silicone foam, a tin catalyst-cured silicone foam, and any combination thereof.

[0343] Embodiment 7. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to Embodiment 4, wherein the flame-retardant filler component of the core foam layer comprises a filler selected from the group consisting of metal hydrates, borate compounds, platinum compounds, transition metal oxides, metal carbonates, calcium silicate, aluminum silicate, magnesium silicate, glass frit, alkali salts, vermiculite, and any combination thereof.

[0344] Embodiment 8. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to Embodiment 4, wherein the flame-retardant filler component of the core foam layer comprises a filler selected from the group consisting of aluminum trihydrate, magnesium dihydrate, boehmite, calcium hydroxide, hanthite, gypsum, hydromagnesite, and any combination thereof.

[0345] Embodiment 9. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to Embodiment 4, wherein the flame-retardant filler component of the core foam layer comprises a filler selected from the group consisting of zinc borate, calcium borate, sodium borate, potassium borate, lithium borate, and any combination thereof.

[0346] Embodiment 10. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to Embodiment 4, wherein the flame retardant filler component of the core foam layer comprises a filler selected from the group consisting of platinum-1,3-divinyl-1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane, hexachloroplatinic acid, and any combination thereof.

[0347] Embodiment 11. The multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to Embodiment 4, wherein the flame-retardant filler component of the core foam layer comprises a filler selected from the group consisting of iron oxide, cerium oxide, titanium oxide, zinc oxide, and any combination thereof.

[0348] Embodiment 12. The multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to Embodiment 4, wherein the flame retardant filler of the core foam layer component comprises a filler selected from the group consisting of hanthite, calcium carbonate, and any combination thereof.

[0349] Embodiment 13. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to Embodiment 4, wherein the flame retardant filler component of the core foam layer comprises a filler selected from the group consisting of a natural mixture of hydromagnesite and huntite, synthetic magnesium carbonate pentahydrate, and any combination thereof.

[0350] Embodiment 14. The multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to Embodiment 4, wherein the flame retardant filler component of the core foam layer comprises a filler selected from the group consisting of wollastonite, mica, clay, kaolin, talc, vermiculite, and any combination thereof.

[0351] Embodiment 15. The multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to Embodiment 4, wherein the flame retardant filler component of the core foam layer comprises a filler selected from the group consisting of sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, and any combination thereof.

[0352] Embodiment 16. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to Embodiment 5, wherein the thermal insulation filler component of the core foam layer comprises a filler selected from the group consisting of expanded perlite, non-expanded perlite, glass beads, vermiculite, expanded vermiculite, expanded glass, zeolite, aerogel, silica, porous silica, porous alumina, and any combination thereof.

[0353] Embodiment 17. The multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to Embodiment 3, wherein the core foam layer contains at least about 20% by weight of a silicone-based matrix component relative to the total weight of the core foam layer.

[0354] Embodiment 18. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to Embodiment 3, wherein the core foam layer contains a silicone-based matrix component in an amount of about 85% by weight or less relative to the total weight of the core foam layer.

[0355] Embodiment 19. The multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to Embodiment 4, wherein the core foam layer contains at least about 1% by weight of a flame-retardant filler component relative to the total weight of the core foam layer.

[0356] Embodiment 20. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to Embodiment 4, wherein the core foam layer contains flame-retardant filler components in an amount of approximately 35% by weight or less relative to the total weight of the core foam layer.

[0357] Embodiment 21. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to Embodiment 5, wherein the core foam layer contains a thermal insulation filler component in an amount of about 25% by weight or less relative to the total weight of the core foam layer.

[0358] Embodiment 22. The multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to Embodiment 5, wherein the core foam layer contains at least about 1% by weight of a thermal insulation filler component relative to the total weight of the core foam layer.

[0359] Embodiment 23. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 3, 4, and 5, comprising an HFB flammability assessment when the core foam layer is measured according to ASTM D4986.

[0360] Embodiment 24. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 3, 4, and 5, comprising an HBF flammability assessment when the multilayer composite or multilayer laminate is measured according to ASTM D4986.

[0361] Embodiment 25. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 3, 4, and 5, wherein the core foam layer has a self-ignition time of at least about 1 minute when exposed to a hot plate test at 650°C.

[0362] Embodiment 26. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 3, 4, and 5, wherein the multilayer includes a self-ignition time of at least about 1 minute when exposed to a hot plate test at 650°C.

[0363] Embodiment 27. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 3, 4, and 5, wherein the multilayer composite or multilayer laminate has a burn-through time of at least about 6 minutes when exposed to a torch test at 1000°C.

[0364] Embodiment 28. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 3, 4, and 5, wherein the core foam layer includes a low-temperature side of approximately 300°C or less when measured at 5 minutes when a 3 mm foam is exposed to a hot plate test at 650°C.

[0365] Embodiment 29. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 3, 4, and 5, wherein the core foam layer includes at least about 25°C on the lower end when measured at 5 minutes after exposure to a hot plate test at 650°C.

[0366] Embodiment 30. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 3, 4, and 5, wherein the multilayer composite or multilayer laminate includes a low-temperature side of approximately 300°C or less when measured at 5 minutes after a 3 mm foam is exposed to a hot plate test at 650°C.

[0367] Embodiment 31. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 3, 4, and 5, wherein when the multilayer composite or multilayer laminate is exposed to a hot plate test at 650°C, the temperature measured at 5 minutes includes at least about 25°C on the lower end of the temperature range.

[0368] Embodiment 32. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 3, 4, and 5, wherein the core foam layer includes a thickness of at least about 0.5 mm.

[0369] Embodiment 33. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 3, 4, and 5, wherein the core foam layer includes a thickness of approximately 10 mm or less.

[0370] Embodiment 34. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 3, 4, and 5, wherein the multilayer composite or multilayer laminate has a thickness of at least about 0.5 mm.

[0371] Embodiment 35. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 3, 4, and 5, wherein the multilayer composite or multilayer laminate has a thickness of approximately 10 mm or less.

[0372] Embodiment 36. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 3, 4, and 5, wherein the core foam layer includes a 25% strain compression evaluation at at least about 5 kPa.

[0373] Embodiment 37. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 3, 4, and 5, wherein the core foam layer includes a 25% strain compression evaluation of approximately 500 kPa or less.

[0374] Embodiment 38. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 3, 4, and 5, wherein the multilayer composite or multilayer laminate includes a 25% strain compression evaluation at at least about 5 kPa.

[0375] Embodiment 39. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 3, 4, and 5, wherein the multilayer composite or multilayer laminate includes a 25% strain compression evaluation of approximately 500 kPa or less.

[0376] Embodiment 40. The core foam layer is approximately 1200 kg / m³ 3 A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 3, 4, and 5, comprising the following densities:

[0377] Embodiment 41. The core foam layer has a density of at least about 100 kg / m³ 3 A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of embodiments 3, 4, and 5, including the density of .

[0378] Embodiment 42. The multilayer composite layer has a density of approximately 1500 kg / m². 3 A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of embodiments 3, 4, and 5, comprising the following densities:

[0379] Embodiment 43. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate having at least about 100 kg / m² 3 A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of embodiments 3, 4, and 5, including the density of .

[0380] Embodiment 44. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 3, 4, and 5, wherein the core foam layer has a thermal conductivity of at least about 0.01 W / mK.

[0381] Embodiment 45. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 3, 4, and 5, wherein the core foam layer has a thermal conductivity of about 0.15 W / mK or less.

[0382] Embodiment 46. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 3, 4, and 5, wherein the multilayer composite or multilayer laminate has a thermal conductivity of at least about 0.01 W / mK.

[0383] Embodiment 47. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 3, 4, and 5, wherein the multilayer composite or multilayer laminate has a thermal conductivity of about 0.15 W / mK or less.

[0384] Embodiment 48. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to either Embodiment 1 or 2, wherein the core foam layer includes a silicone-based foam.

[0385] Embodiment 49. A silicone foam comprising component A and component B, wherein component A comprises a silicone matrix component, a first filler component comprising alumina trihydrate in an amount of at least about 5% by weight and not more than about 30% by weight relative to the total weight of component A, a second filler component comprising perlite in an amount of at least about 1% by weight and not more than about 15% by weight relative to the total weight of component A, and a third filler component comprising calcium carbonate in an amount of at least about 1% by weight and not more than about 20% by weight relative to the total weight of component A, and component B comprises a silicone matrix component A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to Embodiment 48, comprising: a first filler component containing alumina trihydrate in an amount of at least about 5% by weight and not more than about 30% by weight relative to the total weight of component B; a second filler component containing perlite in an amount of at least about 1% by weight and not more than about 15% by weight relative to the total weight of component B; a third filler component containing calcium carbonate in an amount of at least about 1% by weight and not more than about 20% by weight relative to the total weight of component B; and a fourth filler component containing zinc borate in an amount of at least about 1% by weight and not more than about 20% by weight relative to the total weight of component B, wherein the silicone foam is subjected to a V-0 flammability evaluation when measured according to ASTM D3801.

[0386] Embodiment 50. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to Embodiment 48, wherein the silicone foam comprises a silicone matrix component, a first filler component containing alumina trihydrate in an amount of at least about 5% by weight and about 30% by weight or less relative to the total weight of the silicone foam, a second filler component containing perlite in an amount of at least about 1% by weight and about 15% by weight or less relative to the total weight of the silicone foam, a third filler component containing calcium carbonate in an amount of at least about 1% by weight and about 20% by weight or less relative to the total weight of the silicone foam, and a fourth filler component containing zinc borate in an amount of at least about 1% by weight and about 20% by weight or less relative to the total weight of the silicone foam.

[0387] Embodiment 51. A silicone foam is formed from component A and component B, wherein component A comprises a silicone matrix component, a first filler component containing alumina trihydrate in an amount of at least about 5% by weight and not more than about 30% by weight relative to the total weight of component A, a second filler component containing perlite in an amount of at least about 1% by weight and not more than about 15% by weight relative to the total weight of component A, and a third filler component containing calcium carbonate in an amount of at least about 1% by weight and not more than about 20% by weight relative to the total weight of component A, and component B comprises a silicone matrix component A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to Embodiment 48, comprising: a silicone foam; a first filler component containing alumina trihydrate in an amount of at least about 5% by weight and not more than about 30% by weight relative to the total weight of component B; a second filler component containing perlite in an amount of at least about 1% by weight and not more than about 15% by weight relative to the total weight of component B; a third filler component containing calcium carbonate in an amount of at least about 1% by weight and not more than about 20% by weight relative to the total weight of component B; and a fourth filler component containing zinc borate in an amount of at least about 1% by weight and not more than about 20% by weight relative to the total weight of component B, wherein the silicone foam is subjected to a V-0 flammability evaluation when measured according to ASTM D3801.

[0388] Embodiment 52. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to Embodiment 50, wherein the silicone foam comprises component A and component B.

[0389] Embodiment 53. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 49, 51, and 52, wherein component A contains at least about 30% by weight of a silicone-based matrix component relative to the total weight of component A.

[0390] Embodiment 54. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 49, 51, and 52, wherein component A contains a silicone-based matrix component in an amount of about 60% by weight or less relative to the total weight of component A.

[0391] Embodiment 55. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 49, 51, and 52, wherein component A comprises a first filler component containing alumina trihydrate in an amount of at least about 5% by weight relative to the total weight of component A.

[0392] Embodiment 56. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 49, 51, and 52, wherein component A comprises a first filler component containing alumina trihydrate in an amount of about 30% by weight or less relative to the total weight of component A.

[0393] Embodiment 57. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 49, 51, and 52, wherein component A comprises a second filler component containing perlite in an amount of at least about 1% by weight relative to the total weight of component A.

[0394] Embodiment 58. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 49, 51, and 52, wherein component A comprises a second filler component containing perlite in an amount of about 15% by weight or less relative to the total weight of component A.

[0395] Embodiment 59. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 49, 51, and 52, wherein component A comprises a third filler component containing calcium carbonate in an amount of at least about 1% by weight relative to the total weight of component A.

[0396] Embodiment 60. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 49, 51, and 52, wherein component A comprises a third filler component containing calcium carbonate in an amount of about 20% by weight or less relative to the total weight of component A.

[0397] Embodiment 61. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 49, 51, and 52, wherein component A contains a pigment component in an amount of at least about 1% by weight relative to the total weight of component A.

[0398] Embodiment 62. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 49, 51, and 52, wherein component A contains a pigment component in an amount of about 5% by weight or less relative to the total weight of component A.

[0399] Embodiment 63. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 49, 51, and 52, wherein component A comprises a vinyl functionalized prepolymer component in an amount of at least about 10% by weight relative to the total weight of component A.

[0400] Embodiment 64. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 49, 51, and 52, wherein component A contains a vinyl functionalized prepolymer component in an amount of about 30% by weight or less relative to the total weight of component A.

[0401] Embodiment 65. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 49, 51, and 52, wherein component A contains an alcohol blowing agent in an amount of at least about 1% by weight relative to the total weight of component A.

[0402] Embodiment 66. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 49, 51, and 52, wherein component A contains an alcohol blowing agent in an amount of about 10% by weight or less relative to the total weight of component A.

[0403] Embodiment 67. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 49, 51, and 52, wherein component A is contained in a resin solution in an amount of at least about 5% by weight relative to the total weight of component A.

[0404] Embodiment 68. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 49, 51, and 52, wherein component A is contained in a resin solution in an amount of about 25% by weight or less relative to the total weight of component A.

[0405] Embodiment 69. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 49, 51, and 52, wherein component A contains a Pt catalyst component in an amount of at least about 0.02% by weight relative to the total weight of component A.

[0406] Embodiment 70. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 49, 51, and 52, wherein component A contains a Pt catalyst component in an amount of about 0.15% by weight or less relative to the total weight of component A.

[0407] Embodiment 71. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 49, 51, and 52, wherein component B contains at least about 20% by weight of a silicone-based matrix component relative to the total weight of component B.

[0408] Embodiment 72. A multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to any one of Embodiments 49, 51, and 52, wherein component B contains a silicone-based matrix component in an amount of about 50% by weight...

Claims

1. It is a multilayer composite, Core foam layer, The first ceramicizable barrier component in contact with the core foam layer, The ceramicizable barrier component includes a ceramicizable layer, A multilayer composite comprising an HBF flammability assessment when the multilayer composite is measured according to ASTM D4986.

2. A multilayer laminated material, Core foam layer, The core foam layer comprises a first ceramicizable tape laminated on the core foam layer, A ceramicizable barrier component includes a ceramicizable layer, When a composite material or composite material layer is measured according to ASTM D4986, HBF flammability evaluation, multilayer laminate material.

3. The multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the core foam layer comprises a silicone-based matrix component, a flame-retardant filler component, and a heat-insulating filler component.

4. The multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the core foam layer includes a silicone-based foam.

5. The silicone foam comprises component A and component B, The aforementioned component A is Silicone-based matrix components, A first filler component comprising alumina trihydrate in an amount of at least about 5% by weight and not exceeding about 30% by weight relative to the total weight of component A, A second filler component comprising perlite in an amount of at least about 1% by weight and not exceeding about 15% by weight relative to the total weight of component A, A third filler component comprising calcium carbonate in an amount of at least about 1% by weight and not exceeding about 20% by weight relative to the total weight of component A, The aforementioned component B is Silicone-based matrix components, A first filler component comprising alumina trihydrate in an amount of at least about 5% by weight and not exceeding about 30% by weight relative to the total weight of component B, A second filler component comprising perlite in an amount of at least about 1% by weight and not exceeding about 15% by weight relative to the total weight of component B, A third filler component comprising calcium carbonate in an amount of at least about 1% by weight and not exceeding about 20% by weight relative to the total weight of component B, A fourth filler component comprising zinc borate in an amount of at least about 1% by weight and not exceeding about 20% by weight relative to the total weight of component B, The multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to claim 4, wherein the silicone foam is measured according to ASTM D3801, including a V-0 flammability evaluation.

6. The multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the core foam layer contains a polyurethane-based matrix component.

7. The multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the core foam layer contains a flame-retardant filler component.

8. The multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to claim 6, wherein the polyurethane matrix component of the core foam layer includes a flexible polyurethane reacted from an isocyanate and a polyol.

9. The multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the ceramicizable layer comprises a polymer matrix component and a filler composition distributed within the polymer component.

10. The multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to claim 9, wherein the filler composition comprises a ceramic filler component, a reinforcing component, a flux component, and a flame retardant component.

11. The multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to claim 9, wherein the filler composition comprises a ceramic filler component, a structure accelerator component, a flux component, and a flame retardant component.

12. The multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to claim 11, wherein the ceramic filler component comprises a component selected from the group consisting of sepiolite, wollastonite, or any combination thereof.

13. The multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the ceramicizable barrier component further comprises a structural layer.

14. The multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to claim 13, wherein the structural layer is located between the ceramicizable layer and the core foam layer.

15. The multilayer composite or multilayer laminate according to claim 13, wherein the structural layer includes a fiberglass material.

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