Expanded polyolefin containing powdered activated carbon

Abstract

A pre-expanded polyolefin particle containing powdered activated carbon (PAC) and a pre-expanded polyolefin particle containing PAC and a sterically hindered amine ether flame retardant, as well as processes for preparing pre-expanded polyolefin particles. A process for producing the pre-expanded polyolefin includes providing polyolefin polymer granules containing powdered activated carbon; impregnating the polyolefin polymer granules with a volatile blowing agent in an aqueous suspension at a pressure of 5 to 50 bar and at temperatures of 100 to 170° C.; and decompression to atmospheric pressure.

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