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US 10,518,468 B2Granted
Surface modification of silicones
AssigneeDow Silicones Corporation
InventorsMichael Backer, Hans Peter Wolf
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Abstract
A process for modifying a silicone elastomeric-based surface of a textile article where the coefficient of friction (COF) of the silicone elastomeric-based surface is generally reduced by at least 5% is disclosed. The process comprises subjecting the silicone elastomeric-based surface of the textile article to vacuum ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
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A process for modifying a silicone elastomeric-based surface of a textile article, said process comprising:
- subjecting the silicone elastomeric-based surface of the textile article to vacuum ultraviolet radiation;
- wherein the vacuum ultraviolet radiation is performed using a low-pressure mercury lamp;
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- wherein the coefficient of friction of the silicone elastomeric-based surface is reduced by at least 5%.
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