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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 01, 2008
Filed:
Oct. 01, 2004
Katsushi Miki, Yao, JP;
Toshiaki Masuda, Yao, JP;
Ichiro Takahara, Yao, JP;
Takashi Fujie, Yao, JP;
Ikuo Yosejima, Yao, JP;
Katsushi Miki, Yao, JP;
Toshiaki Masuda, Yao, JP;
Ichiro Takahara, Yao, JP;
Takashi Fujie, Yao, JP;
Ikuo Yosejima, Yao, JP;
Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku Co., Ltd., Osaka, JP;
Abstract
The present invention provides thermo-expansive microspheres comprising thermoplastic resinous shell and a blowing agent being encapsulated in the shell, the blowing agent which is a fluorine-containing Ccompound having ether linkage, being free of chlorine and bromine atoms and gasifying at a temperature not higher than the softening point of the thermoplastic resin; and also provides the production and application processes thereof. The thermo-expansive microspheres have preferably an average particle size ranging from 1 to 100 μm and a CV, or coefficient of variation, of particle size distribution being 30% or less, and a retaining ratio of blowing agent encapsulated being 90% or more. The thermo-expansive microspheres have low environmental loading and superior flame-retardant or flame-resistant performance, and have particle sizes distributing in narrow ranges. Those thermo-expansive microspheres and foamed hollow microspheres are suitable for applying to fire-proof paints, flame-retardant or flame-resistant thermo-insulating materials, flame-retardant or flame-resistant lightweight fillers, and flame-retardant or flame-resistant lightweight molded products, in addition to the conventional application field.