Activatable material

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2005-01-25

2005-01-25

Buttner, David J. (Department: 1712)

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Web or sheet containing structurally defined element or...

Adhesive outermost layer

C428S336000, C428S301400, C521S135000, C523S443000, C525S119000, C525S122000, C525S530000, C525S531000

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06846559

ABSTRACT:
An activatable (e.g., heat expandable) material and articles incorporating the same is disclosed. The material includes an epoxy resin; an epoxy/elastomer hybrid or reaction product; a blowing agent; a curing agent; and optionally, a filler. In preferred embodiments, the material includes aramid fiber, nanoclay or both.

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