18556306. PROCESS FOR PREPARING COATED SHAPED BODIES AND THEIR USE simplified abstract (BASF SE)

PROCESS FOR PREPARING COATED SHAPED BODIES AND THEIR USE

Organization Name

BASF SE

Inventor(s)

Anna Maria Mueller-cristadoro of Lemfoerde (DE)

Frank Prissok of Lemfoerde (DE)

Bernd Reck of Ludwigshafen (DE)

Michael Harms of Lemfoerde (DE)

Frank Thielbeer of Lemfoerde (DE)

Elmar Poeselt of Lemfoerde (DE)

PROCESS FOR PREPARING COATED SHAPED BODIES AND THEIR USE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18556306 titled 'PROCESS FOR PREPARING COATED SHAPED BODIES AND THEIR USE

The patent application describes a process for coating particles of an expanded thermoplastic elastomer with a water-based binder, followed by drying the coated particles. This coated material can then be used to prepare shaped bodies by forming the particles into the desired shape before or after the coating process, using methods such as solvent contact or heat treatment.

• Coating process involves bringing expanded thermoplastic elastomer particles into contact with a water-based binder and drying them.
• Shaped bodies can be prepared by forming coated particles into desired shapes before or after coating, using solvent contact or heat treatment.
• Water-based binder is essential for shaping bodies with expanded thermoplastic elastomer particles.

Potential Applications: - Manufacturing of molded products - Packaging materials - Insulation materials

Problems Solved: - Enhancing the properties of expanded thermoplastic elastomers - Improving the shaping process of elastomeric materials

Benefits: - Improved material properties - Versatile shaping options - Environmentally friendly water-based binder

Commercial Applications: "Water-Based Binder Coating Process for Shaping Thermoplastic Elastomers: Market Implications"

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the water-based binder enhance the properties of the expanded thermoplastic elastomer particles? 2. What are the advantages of using a water-based solvent for shaping elastomeric materials?

Original Abstract Submitted

A process for coating particles of an expanded thermoplastic elastomer involves a1) bringing the particles into contact with a water-based binder, resulting in at least partly coated particles, and a2) drying the coated particles. A process for the preparation of a shaped body involves b) coating the particles of the expanded thermoplastic elastomer, wherein before a2) the particles are brought into the shape of the shaped body, or wherein after a2) the particles are brought into the shape of the shaped body and contacted with a solvent, preferably a water-based solvent, or by subjecting the particles to heat. A shaped body is obtainable by such processes. A water-based binder is useful for the preparation of a shaped body, wherein the shaped body is formed by particles of an expanded thermoplastic elastomer and wherein the particles are at least partly coated with the water-based binder.