IP Library Granted Patent US 8,269,107
Granted Patent B2
US 8,269,107 · App. 12/789,801 · Granted Sep 18, 2012

Halogen-free flame retardant polyolefin

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Patent No.
US 8,269,107
App. No.
12/789,801
Granted
Sep 18, 2012
Kind
B2
Abstract

A halogen-free compositions containing an additive of bohmite, nanoclay, microcrystalline talc, zinc hydroxystannate, and a polyolefin oil. The composition is useful as a covering material (e.g. insulation or jacket) for electrical cables.

Claims (20)

1. A cable having a conductor and a covering, said covering comprising a base polymer and an additive, wherein the additive contains bohmite, nanoclay, microcrystalline talc, zinc hydroxystannate, and a polyolefin oil.

2. An additive for improving mechanical and flame resistant properties of polyolefins comprising bohmite, nanoclay, microcrystalline talc, zinc hydroxystannate, and a polyolefin oil.

3. The additive of claim 2 , wherein the polyolefin oil has a viscosity of about 60-90 cP at 20° C.

4. The additive of claim 2 , wherein the polyolefin oil has a molecular weight of about 570-310 g/mol.

5. The additive of claim 2 , wherein the polyolefin oil has a density of about 0.826-0.830 g/cm 3 .

6. The additive of claim 2 , wherein the nanoclay is montmorillonite clay.

7. The additive of claim 2 , containing about 5-20 parts (by weight) bohmite, about 5-20 parts nanoclay, about 5-20 parts microcrystalline talc, about 5-20 parts zinc hydroxystannate, and about 2-4 parts polyolefin oil.

8. A composition comprising a base polymer and an additive, wherein the additive contains bohmite, nanoclay, microcrystalline talc, zinc hydroxystannate, and a polyolefin oil.

9. The composition of claim 8 , wherein the polyolefin oil has a viscosity of 60-90 cP at 20° C.

10. The composition of claim 8 , wherein the polyolefin oil has a molecular weight of about 570-310 g/mol.

11. The composition of claim 8 , wherein the polyolefin oil has a density of about 0.826-0.830 g/cm 3 .

12. The composition of claim 8 , wherein the nanoclay is montmorillonite clay.

13. The composition of claim 8 , containing about 5-20 phr (by weight) bohmite.

14. The composition of claim 8 , containing about 5-20 phr nanoclay.

15. The composition of claim 8 , containing about 5-20 phr microcrystalline talc.

16. The composition of claim 8 , containing about 5-20 phr zinc hydroxystannate.

17. The composition of claim 8 , containing about 2-4 phr polyolefin oil.

18. The composition of claim 8 , wherein the base polymer is an olefin.

19. The cable of claim 18 , wherein the polyolefin oil has a viscosity of 60-90 cP at 20° C.

20. The cable of claim 18 , wherein the polyolefin oil has a molecular weight of about 570-310 g/mol.

Assignments (3)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 6, 2018
From: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
To: GENERAL CABLE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION; GENERAL CABLE INDUSTRIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 046307/0316 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 23, 2017
From: GENERAL CABLE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION; GENERAL CABLE INDUSTRIES, INC.
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
Reel/Frame 042554/0286 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 27, 2010
From: HILLS, CHARLES W
To: GENERAL CABLE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 024744/0954 →