Inventors:
Kyung W. Suh - Granville OH
Jerry L. Severson - Newark OH
Assignee:
The Dow Chemical Company - Midland MI
International Classification:
C08J 914
Abstract:
Dimensionally stable alkenyl aromatic thermoplastic synthetic resinous elongate foam bodies having closed noninterconnecting gas-containing cells having an average cell size of 0. 05 to 2. 0 millimeters, a minimum cross-sectional dimension of at least 0. 25 inch, a cross-sectional area of at least 8 square inches, a water vapor permeability not greater than 1. 8 perm inch, a density of from 1. 0 to 5. 0 pounds per cubic foot (16 to 80 g/l), and an absolute dimensional stability of less than 4 percent in any direction when measured by the test designated ASTM D2126/C578 are prepared using 1,1-difluoro-1-chloroethane as a blowing agent and extruding at controlled temperatures.