Toughened activatable material for sealing, baffling or...

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2011-02-22

2011-02-22

Tucker, Philip C (Department: 1791)

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Methods

Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor

C156S293000, C156S325000, C525S524000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07892396

ABSTRACT:
An activatable material and articles incorporating the same is disclosed. The activatable material includes at least three of epoxy resin; impact modifier; blowing agent; curing agent; and filler. The activatable material is preferably used for sealing, baffling, adhering or reinforcing an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle.

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