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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 18, 2006
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2002
Applicants:
David R. Hartman, Granville, OH (US);
James Priest, Nashport, OH (US);
Inventors:
David R. Hartman, Granville, OH (US);
James Priest, Nashport, OH (US);
Assignee:
Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc., Summit, IL (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C08K 3/10 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A formulation for controlling the thickening profile for sheet molding compositions to a lower viscosity for use in low pressure molding conditions is provided. The B side addition of a modified alkaline earth oxide thickening system using a combination of oxides results in a sheet molding compound that is tack free at lowered viscosities. These sheet molding compounds exhibit extended shelf lives, good flowability, and excellent handling characteristics.