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Flame retardant film and composite containing superabsorbent polymer
Assignee: Hoechst Celanese Chemical Co
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Filing: 1990-12-07
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Granted: 1992-02-11
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Expires: 2010-12-07
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed by this invention are polybenzimidazole polymer/superabsorbent polymer articles. These articles are prepared by either mixing the superabsorbent polymer particulates with the polybenzimidazole polymer solution during the formation of the polybenzimidazole article, or forming a composite of a polybenzimidazole film or fiber material layer with a superabsorbent polymer particulate containing layer. These polybenzimidazole products, either with the superabsorbent polymer particulates interspersed within their structure of as composites, absorb large amounts of fluid while retaining the flame retardancy and chemical unreactivity of conventional polybenzimidazole materials.
Inventors
- 👤 Dai W. Kim
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 05:01
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D71/00; B01D71/06; B01D71/58; B01D71/62; C; C08; C08L; C08L79/00; C08L79/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249953; Y10T428/249986; Y10T428/25; Y10T428/254; Y10T442/00; Y10T442/20; Y10T442/2484; Y10T442/30; Y10T442/3146; Y10T442/60; Y10T442/637
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
37 words
A polybenzimidazole polymer/superabsorbent polymer composite product comprising: (a) a polybenzimidazole polymer material first layer; (b) a superabsorbent polymer particulate material containing second layer; and (c) means for binding the polybenzimidazole polymer layer to the superabsorbent polymer layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
37 words
A polybenzimidazole polymer/superabsorbent polymer composite product comprising: (a) a polybenzimidazole polymer material first layer; (b) a superabsorbent polymer particulate material containing second layer; and (c) means for binding the polybenzimidazole polymer layer to the superabsorbent polymer layer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The composite product of claim 1 wherein the superabsorbent polymer a flexible polyurethane foam.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The composite product of claim 1 wherein the superabsorbent polymer is a polymer of starch or cellulose, a water soluble acrylic or vinyl monomers slightly crosslinked with a polyfunctional reactant.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The composite product of claim 3 wherein the crosslinked polymers are selected from the group consisting of polyvinylpyrrolidone, sulfonated polystyrene, polysulfoethyl acrylate, poly(2-hydroxyethylacrylate)polyacrylamide, polyacrylic acid, partial and complete alkali metal salts of polyacrylic acid, starch modified polyacrylic acids and hydrolyzed polyacrylonitrile and their alkali metal salts, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The composite product of claim wherein the polybenzimidazole polymer first layer contains a material selected from Kevlar, polyester and nylon fibers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The composite product of claim 1 wherein the superabsorbent polymer particulate material is blended with a foamable polymer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The composite product of claim 6 wherein the superabsorbent polymer particulate within the superabsorbent polymer particulate/foamable polymer blend is from about 2 to about 60 percent.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
90 words
The product of claim 1 wherein the polybenzimidazole polymer consists essentially of recurring units of the formula: ##STR4## wherein R is a tetravalent aromatic nucleus, with the nitrogen atoms forming the benzimidazole rings paired upon adjacent carbon atoms of said aromatic nucleus, and R' is selected from the group consisting of (1) an aromatic ring, (2) an alkylene group having from four to eight carbon atoms, and (3) a heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of (a) pyridine, (b) pyrazine, (c) furan, (d) quinoline, (e) thiophene, and (f) pyran.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
The product of claim 1 wherein the polybenzimidazole polymer consists essentially of recurring units of the formula: ##STR5## wherein Z is an aromatic nucleus having the nitrogen atoms forming the benzimidazole ring paired upon adjacent carbon atoms of the aromatic nucleus.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
11 words
The product of claim 1 wherein the polybenzimidazole polymer is poly-2,2'-(m-phenylene)-5,5'-bibenzimidazole.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The product of claim 1 wherein the product absorbs aqueous fluids in an amount at least about 12 times the weight of the superabsorbent polymer present within the product.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The product of claim 1 wherein the percentage of polybenzimidazole in the polybenzimidazole polymer solution is from about 5 to about 25 percent.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
52 words
A polybenzimidazole polymer product containing a super absorbent polymer produced by the process comprising the steps of: (a) preparing a polybenzimidazole polymer solution in a dispersing solvent; (b) mixing with said polybenzimidazole polymer solution a superabsorbent polymer; and (c) forming a polybenzimidazole polymer product having the superabsorbent polymer interspersed within its structure.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
52 words
A polybenzimidazole polymer product containing a super absorbent polymer produced by the process comprising the steps of: (a) preparing a polybenzimidazole polymer solution in a dispersing solvent; (b) mixing with said polybenzimidazole polymer solution a superabsorbent polymer; and (c) forming a polybenzimidazole polymer product having the superabsorbent polymer interspersed within its structure.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
55 words
A polybenzimidazole polymer filament containing a superabsorbent polymer produced by a process comprising the steps of: (a) preparing a polybenzimidazole polymer solution in a dispersing solvent; (b) mixing with said polybenzimidazole polymer solution a superabsorbent polymer; and (c) spinning the polybenzimidazole polymer having said superabsorbent polymer interspersed within its structure into a polybenzimidazole polymer filament.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
55 words
A polybenzimidazole polymer filament containing a superabsorbent polymer produced by a process comprising the steps of: (a) preparing a polybenzimidazole polymer solution in a dispersing solvent; (b) mixing with said polybenzimidazole polymer solution a superabsorbent polymer; and (c) spinning the polybenzimidazole polymer having said superabsorbent polymer interspersed within its structure into a polybenzimidazole polymer filament.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
55 words
A polybenzimidazole polymer film containing a superabsorbent polymer produced by the process comprising the steps of: (a) preparing a polybenzimidazole polymer solution in a dispersing solvent; (b) mixing with said polybenzimidazole polymer solution a superabsorbent polymer; and (c) casting the polybenzimidazole polymer having said superabsorbent polymer interspersed within its structure into a polybenzimidazole polymer film.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
55 words
A polybenzimidazole polymer film containing a superabsorbent polymer produced by the process comprising the steps of: (a) preparing a polybenzimidazole polymer solution in a dispersing solvent; (b) mixing with said polybenzimidazole polymer solution a superabsorbent polymer; and (c) casting the polybenzimidazole polymer having said superabsorbent polymer interspersed within its structure into a polybenzimidazole polymer film.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
28 words
The product of any of claims 13, 14 or 15 wherein the superabsorbent polymer is a graph copolymer of acrylic acid and starch cross-linked with a diunsaturated monomer.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
28 words
The product of any of claims 13, 14 or 15 wherein the superabsorbent polymer is a graph polymer of acrylic acid and starch cross-linked with a diunsatruated monomer.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
96 words
The product of any of claims 13, 14 or 15 wherein the polybenzimidazole polymer consists essentially of the recurring unit of the formula: ##STR6## wherein R is a tetravalent aromatic nucleus, with the nitrogen atoms forming the benzimidazole rings paired upon adjacent carbon atoms of said aromatic nucleus, and R' is selected from the group consisting of (1) an aromatic ring, (2) an alkylene group having from four to eight carbon atoms, and (3) a heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of (a) pyridine, (b) pyrazine, (c) furan, (d) quinoline, (e) thiophene, and (f) pyran.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
47 words
The product of any of claims 13, 14 or 15 wherein the polybenzimidazole polymer consists essentially of the recurring units of the formula: ##STR7## wherein Z is an aromatic nucleus having the nitrogen atoms forming the benzimidazole ring paired upon adjacent carbon atoms of the aromatic nucleus.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
16 words
The product of any of claims 13, 14 or 15 wherein the polybenzimidazole polymer is poly-2,2,-(x-phenylene)-5,5,-bibenzimidazole.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
34 words
The product of any of claims 13, 14 or 15 wherein the article absorbs aqueous fluids in an amount at least about 12 times the weight of the superabsorbent polymer present within the product.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
29 words
The product of any one of claims 14 or 15 wherein the percentage of the polybenzimidazole in the polybenzimidazole polymer solution is from about 5 to about 25 percent.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
46 words
The product of any of claims 13, 14 or 15 wherein the superabsorbent polymer particulate mixed with the polybenzimidazole polymer solution is present in an amount from about 0.1 to about 80 percent by weight based on the weight of the polybenzimidazole polymer in the solution.
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