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- the present invention relates to a polyvinylchloride (PVC) blend/alloy that has particular use as an airbag door in a passenger vehicle.
- the blend/alloy comprises a mixture of PVC with a crosslinked, chlorinated olefin polymer system, with particularly good performance (low fragmentation) under low temperature deployment conditions.
- the prior art has attempted to deal with modifying and adjusting plasticized PVC material as it relates to the development of a PVC alloy/blend formulation with improved low temperature performance characteristics.
- the '889 patent relates to polymers of vinyl chloride and chlorinated polymers of vinyl chloride blended with chlorinated polyolefins.
- the '889 patent recites that it should especially be noted that an addition of a relatively large amount of chlorination products practically does not impair the good properties of polyvinyl chloride, but improves considerably the resistance to cold of polyvinyl chloride.
- the '889 patent goes on to say that it is desirable to increase resistance to the cold to avoid brittleness.
- the '284 patent relates to a thermoplastic microsphere for use in roto-casing or slush molding shells.
- the '284 patent discloses polyvinyl chloride material including pure PVC and alloys with PVC in the form of microspheres having a diameter of 0.007′′ to 0.040′′ suitable for roto-casting or slush molding.
- the present invention relates to a PVC alloy/blend comprising plasticized PVC and a melt processible thermoplastic elastomer.
- the thermoplastic elastomer comprises a crosslinked olefin based material, characterized in that the level of crosslinking does not preclude melt processing capability.
- the crosslinked olefin material may also be chlorinated, to improve its ability to blend and mix with plasticized PVC resin.
- the chlorinated crosslinked olefin polymer herein may comprise between 10-75% by weight of the blend formulation, as well as all 1% increments therebetween.
- the present invention relates to a PVC alloy/blend, comprising plasticized PVC and a crosslinked, melt processible thermoplastic elastomer.
- the preferred thermoplastic elastomer for use herein is a material sold under the tradename Alcryn®, which is manufactured and made available by Advanced Polymer Alloys. Alcryn® is described a thermoplastic elastomer, based upon a partially crosslinked chlorinated olefin interpolymer alloy, that processes like a thermoplastic material and which behaves as a rubber or elastomer (substantially amorphous and Tg below room temperature).
- the preferred crosslinked melt processible thermoplastic elastomer herein has the characteristic of partial crosslinking, up to that level that does not compromise melt processing capability, but which nonetheless provides properties similar to standard vulcanized rubber material. That being the case, the crosslinked melt processible thermoplastic elastomer herein, that is combined with the plasticized PVC, has the additional characteristics that it does not require vulcanization, can be injection molded, blow-molded, calendered, and vacuum formed, can be overmolded on a rigid substrate, molds in relatively short cycles, and produces scrap that can be recycled.
- the partially crosslinked elastomer herein that is blended with plasticized PVC is such that it provides a service temperature range itself of ⁇ 40° C. to +107° C.
- the partially crosslinked elastomer herein is olefin based, and is chlorinated, such that the presence of the chlorination on the polyolefin increases and provokes a more favorable chemical interaction with the PVC, and therefore actual physical blending of the elastomer with the plasticized PVC polymer.
- the tensile strength, tear strength, and elongation of the PVC alloy herein does not change more than ⁇ 35% from their original values after 500 hours of heat aging at 110° C. and therefore will still deploy without fragmenting at cold temperatures.
- the PVC alloy disclosed herein enables “integral” airbag instrument panel construction which panels pass deployments below ⁇ 20° C., and down to ⁇ 30° C. without fragmentation.
- the tensile strength, tear strength, and elongation of the PVC alloy herein does not change more than ⁇ 45% from their original values after 1000 hours of heat aging at 110° C.
- the alloy material of plasticized PVC and a partially cross-linked, chlorinated olefin interpolymer alloy is preferably made from plasticized PVC and the material sold under the tradename Alcryn®.
- Alcryn® the material sold under the tradename Alcryn®.
- the crosslinked chlorinated olefin terpolymer is preferably dispersed as discrete particles m the PVC matrix through melt compounding procedures such as extrusion, milling, or through the use of a Banbury mixer.
- PVC alloys today generally cannot be used in the slush molding of invisible “integral” air bag doors unless the alloy is first cryogenically ground into a powder of irregularly shaped particles that have a size distribution in the range of 0.002′′ to 0.016′′.
- the alloy material herein uniquely allows slush molding to be done using spherically fused particles with a size distribution between 0.007′′ and 0.040′′.
- the alloy material herein can be slush molded into automotive parts that meet OEM requirements, such as Ford specification WSB-M98D22-B and Chrysler specification MS-DC541.
- PVC suspension resin 100 grams PVC dispersion resin 7 grams Linear Phthalate Plasticizer 50-100 grams (preferred 75 grams) Epoxidized Soybean Oil 5-12 grams Monomeric Adipate Plasticizer 5-60 grams (preferred 20 grams) Heat Stabilizers (Ba, Calcium, 3-5 grams Phosphite, Zinc based) Light Stabilizers 0.5-1.5 grams Calcium Cabonate 2-20 grams Thermoplastic Elastomer 35-75 grams (preferred 38 grams)
- the preferred PVC suspension resin is Geon 471 from The Geon Company.
- the preferred PVC dispersion resin is Borden VC438 from Borden Chemical Company.
- the preferred phthalate plasticizer is a linear phthalate plasticizer and is more preferably Jflex L11 from Exxon Chemical Company.
- Plasticizers which may be substituted for, or used in combination with, the linear phthalate plasticizer include, but are not limited to, branched phthalates and linear and branched trimillates. However, branched phthalates are less preferred when compared to linear phthalates due to volatile loss after heat aging. Trimillate plasticizers, whether branched or linear, have less volatile loss after heat aging than phthalate plasticizers which is generally desirable, but are still less preferred than linear phthalate plasticizers due to added cost.
- the preferred adipate plasticizer is a monomeric adipate plasticizer. More preferably, the monomeric adipate plasticizer has an average molecular weight of 450-500. Such particularly preferred adipate plasticizer is therefore based upon an adipic acid ester, wherein the ester portion comprises a C4 to C10 alkyl chain.
- the preferred Alcryn® resin is Alcryn 2160 NC, at a weight percent of about 15% in the poly(vinyl chloride) formulation.
- the Alcryn initially demonstrated Tg values of ⁇ 50.7 C, ⁇ 11 C, +66C and 112C.
- the observed Tg values were ⁇ 66C, +48C and +100C.
Abstract
A thermoplastic alloy of a melt processible crosslinked olefin thermoplastic elastomer dispersed in a PVC matrix. Improved compatibility of the alloyed components may be achieved through the use of a chlorinated olefin thermoplastic elastomer. The thermoplastic alloy is characterized by lessened mechanical deterioration from heat aging, and improved performance under low temperature conditions.
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- The present invention relates to a polyvinylchloride (PVC) blend/alloy that has particular use as an airbag door in a passenger vehicle. The blend/alloy comprises a mixture of PVC with a crosslinked, chlorinated olefin polymer system, with particularly good performance (low fragmentation) under low temperature deployment conditions.
- Present airbag/instrument panel coverstock technology uses PVC and/or PVC alloys for separate air bag doors and flip top instrument panel (IP) constructions. Recent airbag door design makes the door design integral to the coverstock. Upon deployment, the airbag breaks through the one piece IP coverstock. The coverstock materials and designs are therefore selected such that the deploying airbag pressure causes the coverstock to tear along a designed line.
- When present technology PVC and PVC alloys are used on integral passenger side airbag doors, the deployed coverstocks tend to crack and fragment at cold temperatures. Coverstock fragmentation of the airbag door area creates air-borne debris that can cause personal injury to the passenger. Original equipment manufacturers have therefore promulgated testing requirements to identify and control this issue with respect to passenger vehicle systems. For example, reference is made to Chryslers' PF-9007 performance standard specification which addresses low temperature deployment considerations.
- The deployment criteria of no fragmentation during deployment is also critical on both new as well as “end of life” vehicles. Along such lines, it is noted that a heat-aging test may be used to predict and understand the performance of an aged instrument panel. For example, it has been found that PVC and/or PVC alloys will sacrifice more than 35% of their original physical properties when exposed to temperatures equal to and above 110° C. for periods of 500 hours or longer. The tendency for PVC to become brittle after this kind of heat exposure causes excessive loss of physical properties, resulting in fragmentation of the material when deployed at cold temperatures.
- The prior art has attempted to deal with modifying and adjusting plasticized PVC material as it relates to the development of a PVC alloy/blend formulation with improved low temperature performance characteristics. Along such lines attention is first directed to U.S. Pat. No. 3,006,889. The '889 patent relates to polymers of vinyl chloride and chlorinated polymers of vinyl chloride blended with chlorinated polyolefins. The '889 patent recites that it should especially be noted that an addition of a relatively large amount of chlorination products practically does not impair the good properties of polyvinyl chloride, but improves considerably the resistance to cold of polyvinyl chloride. The '889 patent goes on to say that it is desirable to increase resistance to the cold to avoid brittleness.
- Attention is next directed to U.S. Pat. No. 5,525,284. The '284 patent relates to a thermoplastic microsphere for use in roto-casing or slush molding shells. The '284 patent discloses polyvinyl chloride material including pure PVC and alloys with PVC in the form of microspheres having a diameter of 0.007″ to 0.040″ suitable for roto-casting or slush molding.
- Finally, attention is directed to U.S. Pat. No. 5,086,122, which recites chlorinated polyvinylchloride resins, which are crosslinked, to provide improved processing properties such as reduced processing torques. In addition, the '122 patent discloses blends of CPVC with non-crosslinked CPVC.
- Accordingly, as can be seen from the above review, there exists a need for a material, suitable for use as the skin layer in an air bag deployment door, that will provide improved performance at low temperature, and which will also withstand the test of time and continue to provide good low temperature performance over the life of the vehicle.
- The present invention relates to a PVC alloy/blend comprising plasticized PVC and a melt processible thermoplastic elastomer. The thermoplastic elastomer comprises a crosslinked olefin based material, characterized in that the level of crosslinking does not preclude melt processing capability. The crosslinked olefin material may also be chlorinated, to improve its ability to blend and mix with plasticized PVC resin. The chlorinated crosslinked olefin polymer herein may comprise between 10-75% by weight of the blend formulation, as well as all 1% increments therebetween.
- As noted, the present invention relates to a PVC alloy/blend, comprising plasticized PVC and a crosslinked, melt processible thermoplastic elastomer. The preferred thermoplastic elastomer for use herein is a material sold under the tradename Alcryn®, which is manufactured and made available by Advanced Polymer Alloys. Alcryn® is described a thermoplastic elastomer, based upon a partially crosslinked chlorinated olefin interpolymer alloy, that processes like a thermoplastic material and which behaves as a rubber or elastomer (substantially amorphous and Tg below room temperature).
- In addition, and as noted, the preferred crosslinked melt processible thermoplastic elastomer herein has the characteristic of partial crosslinking, up to that level that does not compromise melt processing capability, but which nonetheless provides properties similar to standard vulcanized rubber material. That being the case, the crosslinked melt processible thermoplastic elastomer herein, that is combined with the plasticized PVC, has the additional characteristics that it does not require vulcanization, can be injection molded, blow-molded, calendered, and vacuum formed, can be overmolded on a rigid substrate, molds in relatively short cycles, and produces scrap that can be recycled. In terms of mechanical property performance, the partially crosslinked elastomer herein that is blended with plasticized PVC is such that it provides a service temperature range itself of −40° C. to +107° C. In addition, the partially crosslinked elastomer herein is olefin based, and is chlorinated, such that the presence of the chlorination on the polyolefin increases and provokes a more favorable chemical interaction with the PVC, and therefore actual physical blending of the elastomer with the plasticized PVC polymer.
- The tensile strength, tear strength, and elongation of the PVC alloy herein does not change more than ±35% from their original values after 500 hours of heat aging at 110° C. and therefore will still deploy without fragmenting at cold temperatures. As such the PVC alloy disclosed herein enables “integral” airbag instrument panel construction which panels pass deployments below −20° C., and down to −30° C. without fragmentation. Furthermore, the tensile strength, tear strength, and elongation of the PVC alloy herein does not change more than ±45% from their original values after 1000 hours of heat aging at 110° C.
- As noted, the alloy material of plasticized PVC and a partially cross-linked, chlorinated olefin interpolymer alloy is preferably made from plasticized PVC and the material sold under the tradename Alcryn®. When evaluated using between a particularly preferred level of 10-25% by weight of the cross-linked chlorinated olefin interpolymer with the plasticized PVC material, optimum performance in an air bag application has been observed (fragmentation reduced to acceptable OEM testing requirements). In addition, the crosslinked chlorinated olefin terpolymer is preferably dispersed as discrete particles m the PVC matrix through melt compounding procedures such as extrusion, milling, or through the use of a Banbury mixer.
- In addition, PVC alloys today generally cannot be used in the slush molding of invisible “integral” air bag doors unless the alloy is first cryogenically ground into a powder of irregularly shaped particles that have a size distribution in the range of 0.002″ to 0.016″. The alloy material herein, however, uniquely allows slush molding to be done using spherically fused particles with a size distribution between 0.007″ and 0.040″. Furthermore, the alloy material herein can be slush molded into automotive parts that meet OEM requirements, such as Ford specification WSB-M98D22-B and Chrysler specification MS-DC541.
- In accordance with the invention herein, the following representative example provides guidance on the formulations that fall within the scope herein:
PVC suspension resin 100 grams PVC dispersion resin 7 grams Linear Phthalate Plasticizer 50-100 grams (preferred 75 grams) Epoxidized Soybean Oil 5-12 grams Monomeric Adipate Plasticizer 5-60 grams (preferred 20 grams) Heat Stabilizers (Ba, Calcium, 3-5 grams Phosphite, Zinc based) Light Stabilizers 0.5-1.5 grams Calcium Cabonate 2-20 grams Thermoplastic Elastomer 35-75 grams (preferred 38 grams) - The preferred PVC suspension resin is Geon 471 from The Geon Company. The preferred PVC dispersion resin is Borden VC438 from Borden Chemical Company.
- The preferred phthalate plasticizer is a linear phthalate plasticizer and is more preferably Jflex L11 from Exxon Chemical Company. Plasticizers which may be substituted for, or used in combination with, the linear phthalate plasticizer include, but are not limited to, branched phthalates and linear and branched trimillates. However, branched phthalates are less preferred when compared to linear phthalates due to volatile loss after heat aging. Trimillate plasticizers, whether branched or linear, have less volatile loss after heat aging than phthalate plasticizers which is generally desirable, but are still less preferred than linear phthalate plasticizers due to added cost.
- The preferred adipate plasticizer is a monomeric adipate plasticizer. More preferably, the monomeric adipate plasticizer has an average molecular weight of 450-500. Such particularly preferred adipate plasticizer is therefore based upon an adipic acid ester, wherein the ester portion comprises a C4 to C10 alkyl chain.
- With regards to the Alcryn® resin, the preferred Alcryn® resin is Alcryn 2160 NC, at a weight percent of about 15% in the poly(vinyl chloride) formulation. In connection with such alloy/blend, it was observed that the Alcryn initially demonstrated Tg values of −50.7 C, −11 C, +66C and 112C. However, once blended with the plasticized PVC resin as described in the above referenced Table, the observed Tg values were −66C, +48C and +100C.
- In addition to the above, below is a Table indicating the results of testing of the preferred formulation herein, which contains test results to Chrysler Specification MS-DC541.
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1. A thermoplastic alloy comprising a poly(vinyl chloride) resin and an olefin based thermoplastic elastomer, wherein said olefin based thermoplastic elastomer is cross-linked, and the alloy is melt processible.
2. The thermoplastic alloy according to claim 1 wherein said poly(vinyl chloride) resin comprises a plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) resin.
3. The thermoplastic alloy according to claim 1 wherein said olefin based thermoplastic elastomer comprises a chlorinated olefin material.
4. The thermoplastic alloy according to claim 3 wherein said chlorinated olefin material is present between about 10-75% by weight of the thermoplastic alloy.
5. The thermoplastic alloy according to claim 4 wherein said chlorinated olefin material is present between about 10-25% by weight of the thermoplastic alloy.
6. The thermoplastic alloy according to claim 1 wherein said olefin based thermoplastic elastomer is present as dispersed particles within the poly(vinyl chloride) matrix.
7. The thermoplastic alloy according to claim 1 wherein the tensile strength of said alloy does not change by more than about +/−35% after 500 hours of heat aging at 110° C.
8. The thermoplastic alloy according to claim 1 wherein the tear strength of said alloy does not change by more than about +/−35% after 500 hours of heat aging at 110° C.
9. The thermoplastic alloy according to claim 1 wherein the elongation of said alloy does not change by more than about +/35% after 500 hours of heat aging at 110° C.
10. The thermoplastic alloy according to claim 1 wherein the tensile strength of said alloy does not change by more than about +/−45% after 1000 hours of heat aging at 110° C.
11. The thermoplastic alloy according to claim 1 wherein the tear strength of said alloy does not change by more than about +/−45% after 1000 hours of heat aging at 110° C.
12. The thermoplastic alloy according to claim 1 wherein the elongation of said alloy does not change by more than about +/−45% after 1000 hours of heat aging at 110° C.
13. A slush moldable thermoplastic alloy comprising a cross-linked olefin based thermoplastic material dispersed in a matrix of a poly(vinyl chloride) resin, wherein said slush moldable alloy is present as spherically fused particles having a size distribution between 0.007 inches and 0.040 inches.
14. The slush moldable alloy according to claim 13 wherein said olefin based thermoplastic material comprises a chlorinated olefin.
15. The slush moldable alloy according to claim 13 wherein said poly(vinyl chloride) resin comprises a plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) resin.
16. The slush moldable alloy according to claim 13 wherein the tensile strength of said alloy does not change by more than about +/−35% after 500 hours of heat aging at 110° C.
17. The slush moldable alloy according to claim 13 wherein the tear strength of said alloy does not change by more than about +/−35% after 500 hours of heat aging at 110° C.
18. The slush moldable alloy according to claim 13 wherein the elongation of said alloy does not change by more than about +/−35% after 500 hours of heat aging at 110° C.
19. The slush moldable alloy according to claim 13 wherein the tensile strength of said alloy does not change by more than about +1-45% after 1000 hours of heat aging at 110° C.
20. The slush moldable alloy according to claim 13 wherein the tear strength of said alloy does not change by more than about +/−45% after 1000 hours of heat aging at 110° C.
21. The slush moldable alloy according to claim 13 wherein the elongation of said alloy does not change by more than about +/−45% after 1000 hours of heat aging at 110° C.
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