Burton J. Beadle
Engineering at Cuyhanga Pkwy, Baton Rouge, LA
License number
Louisiana PE.0003028
Issued Date
Sep 18, 1951
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Chemical Engineer
Address
Address
9443 Cuyhanga Pkwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70815
Professional information
Bauxite As Flame-Retardant Filler For Polymer Compositions
US Patent:
4216130, Aug 5, 1980
Filed:
Nov 13, 1978
Appl. No.:
5/959957
Inventors:
Ronald J. Rigge - Pleasanton CA
Burton J. Beadle - Baton Rouge LA
William A. Belding - Pleasanton CA
Burton J. Beadle - Baton Rouge LA
William A. Belding - Pleasanton CA
Assignee:
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation - Oakland CA
International Classification:
C08J 930
US Classification:
260 297R
Abstract:
Bauxites are rendered compatible with polymer compositions employed in the carpet industry. Suitable bauxites, which can be employed as flame-retarding fillers, are characterized by a surface area of less than about 12 m. sup. 2 /g, a pH in aqueous suspension of more than about 6. 5 and a particle size distribution, wherein less than about 15% by weight of the particles have a size of less than 3 microns. Bauxites having a surface area in the range of about 12-20 m. sup. 2 /g can also be rendered compatible by modifying their surfaces with a small but effective amount of modifier selected from inorganic phosphates, silicates, aliphatic and aromatic hydroxycarboxylic acids.