Small cell foams and blends and a process for their preparation

Patent · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1995

OSTI ID:869739

Hedstrand, David M ^[1]; Tomalia, Donald A ^[1]

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1. Midland, MI

Dense star polymers or dendrimers, modified by capping with a hydrophobic group capable of providing a hydrophobic outer shell, act as molecular nucleating agents. These modified dense star polymers or dendrimers are particularly effective for the production of small cell foams.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: Dow Chemical Company (Midland, MI)
• Patent Number(s): US 5387617
• OSTI ID: 869739
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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