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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 07, 2001
Filed:
Jun. 22, 1998
Applicant:
Inventors:
Dexi Weng, Cumberland, RI (US);
John C. Andries, E. Greenwich, RI (US);
Keith G. Saunders, Cumberland, RI (US);
Assignee:
Teknor Apex Company, Pawtucket, RI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C08J 5/10 ; C08K 3/00 ; C08L 2/700 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
C08J 5/10 ; C08K 3/00 ; C08L 2/700 ;
Abstract
Thermoplastic elastomers including a polyvinyl chloride and a nitrile rubber additive are disclosed. The nitrile rubber additive can be crosslinked and/or essentially free of plasticizer. The thermoplastic elastomers can include additional materials, such a copolyester and/or a plasticizer. The thermoplastic elastomers can be soft, elastomeric and/or oil resistant. The thermoplastic elastomers can have good low temperature properties. The thermoplastic elastomers can have good flame retardant, smoke suppressant and/or char forming properties.