Patent ID: 8835548
Filing Date: 2014-09-16
Classification: B29C,B29K,B29L,C08F,C08G,C08J,C08K,C08L,H01B

Abstract:
1. A process for the manufacture of crosslinked, melt-shaped articles, the process comprising the steps of: A. Forming a crosslinkable mixture comprising: wherein Me is methyl and n is from 10 to 400; and B. Melt-shaping and partially crosslinking the mixture into an article; and C. Cooling the melt-shaped article; and D. Storing the melt-shaped article and continuing crosslinking without external moisture diffusion, wherein a crosslinking catalyst is added to the mixture before or during melt-shaping or to the melt-shaped article, wherein the melt-shaped article has a thickness of greater than 0.2 mm, and wherein the crosslinked, melt-shaped article passes the hot creep test (100% elongation) measured at 200° C., 0.2 MPa load held for 15 minutes in accordance with IEC 60811-2-1.