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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 08, 2026
Filed:
Feb. 03, 2021
Dow Global Technologies Llc, Midland, MI (US);
Dow Silicones Corporation, Midland, MI (US);
Andrew B. Shah, Collegeville, PA (US);
Douglas A. Brune, Midland, MI (US);
Jody J. Henning, Midland, MI (US);
Nicholas A. Paulik, Midland, MI (US);
Mark F. Sonnenschein, Midland, MI (US);
Jarred Q. Cramton, Denver, CO (US);
Mark Fisher, Midland, MI (US);
Greg Becker, Auburn, MI (US);
Chris Windiate, Midland, MI (US);
David Shawl, Midland, MI (US);
David R. Schlader, Midland, MI (US);
Eric J. Hukkanen, Andover, MA (US);
DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, Midland, MI (US);
DOW SILICONES CORPORATION, Midland, MI (US);
Abstract
This disclosure relates to continuous methods of making foamed silicone elastomers. This disclosure also relates to compositions used for forming foamed silicone elastomers. The compositions comprise: (i) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded unsaturated groups per molecule; (ii) an organohydrogensiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule; (iii) a hydrosilylation catalyst; and (iv) a physical blowing agent. Foamed silicone elastomers can be prepared from such compositions, using, for example, the methods disclosed herein.