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"Flexible Film Based On Fluorinated Polymer"

Abstract: (EN) The invention concerns a multilayer structure comprising: a PVDF-based film Flaffixed to a PET or PEN sheet or a PVDF-based film Fl affixed to a PET or PEN sheet which is itself affixed to a PVDF¬based film F2, The Fl and/or F2 films comprising (starting from the PET or PEN sheet): optionally a layer of composition B including 5 to 40 parts of at least one PVDF, 60 to 95 parts of at least one PMMA and 0 to 5 parts of at least one UV absorber, the total being 100 parts; a layer of composition A, including 50 to 100 parts of at least one PVDF, 0 to 50 parts of at least one PMMA, 0 to 30 parts of at least one mineral filler and 0 to 3 parts of at least one dispersant, the total being 100 parts; optionally a layer of composition C including 80 to 100 parts of at least one PVDF, 0 to 20 parts of at least one PMMA, 0 to 30 parts of at least one mineral filler and 0 to 3 parts of at least one dispersant, the total being 100 parts; such that and adhesive layer is interposed between the PET or PEN sheet and the Fl and/or F2 films; said adhesive layer being optional if the layer of composition B is present and not including any polyolefin functionalized by an unsaturated acid or anhydride or a homo-or copolymer including as monomer(s) acrylic acid, acrylates and alkyl acrylates optionally modified by an unsaturated acid or anhydride; such that the compositions A and/or B do not contain any acrylic elastomer particle nor any core-coat particle.

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
14 August 2008
Publication Number
43/2008
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
POLYMER TECHNOLOGY
Status
Email
remfry-sagar@remfry.com
Parent Application

Applicants

ARKEMA FRANCE
420, RUE D'ESTIENNE D'ORVES, F-92700 COLOMBES, FRANCE.

Inventors

1. ANTHONY BONNET
14, RUE DU MONT ROTI, F-27170 BEAUMONT LE ROGER, FRANCE.
2. SANDRINE DUC
25,RUE LEMERCIER,F-75017 PARIS,FRANCE.
3. CYRILLE MATHIEU
RESIDENCE LE MARQUISAT, 10 RUE MARQUIS,F-76100 ROUEN,FRANCE.
4. JOHANN LAFFARGUE
11 RESIDENCE DU COURS, F-27300 BERNAY,FRANCE.

Specification

FLEXIBLE FILM BASED ON FLUORINATED POLYMER [Field of the invention] The present invention relates to a PVDF-based film for protecting substrates and to the substrates covered with this film. It also relates to a multilayer structure combining a PET or PEN sheet with the PVDF¬based film. Finally, the invention relates to the uses of the PVDF-based film or of the multilayer film, especially for the protection of photovoltaic modules. (Technical problem] PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride), because of its very good weatherability and resistance to radiation and chemicals, is a polymer useful for protecting objects and materials. It is also appreciated for its shiny appearance and its graffiti resistance. It is therefore common practice to coat all kinds of objects with a PVDF film. However, the film must have good adhesion to the substrate to be protected and exhibit very good thermal resistance as required in external applications exposed to severe weather conditions or to conversion processes carried out at high temperature. It is also necessary for the film to exhibit good flexibility and a high strength so as to withstand mechanical stresses that arise when the film is being placed over the object, or once the film has been placed on the object when the latter is formed, for example by drawing. One applicative test used consists in tearing a film that has undergone oven ageing and in seeing whether the tear propagates easily or not. The Applicant has developed a PVDF—based film which exhibits good flexibility, has a high strength and can be used in certain applications. It has also developed a multilayer structure by combining the PVDF-based film with a PET or PEN sheet. (Prior art] Application EP 1 382 640 describes a film consisting of two or three layers based on a PVDF homopolymer or copolymer. The PVDF copolymer contains 0 to 50% comonomer. The examples describe the use of PVDF homopolymer. Application EP 1 566 408 describes a film consisting of two or three layers based on PVDF homopolymer or copolymer. The PVDF copolymer contains 0 to 50%, advantageously 0 to 25% and preferably 0 to 15% comonomer. The film contains no filler. Application EP 172 864 describes a photovoltaic cell protected by a PVDF/PET film. There is no adhesive layer between the PVDF and the PET. International Application WO 2005/081859 describes multilayer films based on fluoropolymer and acrylic polymer. Patent US 6 555 190 describes a multilayer structure comprising, in order, a PEN layer, an adhesive layer and a layer of a fluoropolymer (PCTFE, PVDF, etc.) The adhesive layer comprises a polyolefin functionalized by an unsaturated carboxylic acid or anhydride, or else a homopolymer or copolymer comprising, as monomer(s) acrylic acid, acrylates and alkyl acrylates, which is optionally modified by an unsaturated acid or anhydride. Application US 2005/0268961 describes a photovoltaic module protected by a film comprising two fluoropolymer layers, one having a melting point above 1350C and the other having a melting point below 1350C. Application US 2005/0172997 or patent US 6 369 316 describe a photovoltaic module protected by a polyvinylidine (TEDLAR) film. (Figures] Figure 1 shows an assembly 1 comprising a photovoltaic module 2 protected by 3. Figure 2 shows schematically an assembly 4 comprising a photovoltaic module 2 protected by the film 3. The module 2 comprises a layer 6 consisting of photovoltaic cells encapsulated in a thermoplastic resin (e.g. EVA) The module 2 also comprises a glass plate 5 serving as front support for the module 2. The protection is provided by a multilayer structure 3 comprising a PET sheet S olaced between two PVDF—based films, references 7 arid 7'. Figure 3 shows a deep—drawn part 9 (in the schematic form of a cup) made of a steel sheet 10 protected by a PVDF-based film, reference 11. (Brief description of the invention] The invention relates to a multilayer structure using a PVDF-based film as defined in claim 1. The invention also relates to the uses of said structure and to the process for manufacturing a PVDF— based film. (Detailed description] The term "PVDF" denotes PVDF polymers, namely vinylidene fluoride (VDF, or CH2 = CF2) homopolymers and VDF copolymers preferably containing 50% VDF by weight and at least one other fluoromonomer copolymerizable with VDF. Preferably, the PVDF contains, by weight, at least 50%, more preferably at least 75% and better still at least 85% VDF. Preferably, to increase the flexibility of the film, it is possible to use, for any one of the layers of the film, a PVDF advantageously comprising, by weight, 5 to 20%, advantageously 7 to 13% of at least one fluorinated comonomer per 80 to 95% and advantageously 87 to 93% VDF (this type of PVDF will be referred to hereafter as "flexible PVDF") . Preferably flexible PVDE is used for compositions A and B. Advantageously, the fluorinated comonomer copolymerizable with VDF is chosen from: vinyl fluoride; trifluoroethylene (VF3); chlorotri¬ fluoroethylene (CTFE); 1,2-difluoroethylene; tetrafluoroethylene (TEE); hexafluoropropylene (HEP); perfluoro(alkyl vinyi~ ethers, such as perfluoro(methyl vinyl) ether (Pt4VE, ~erfIuoro(ethyl vinyl) ether (PEVE) and perfluoro

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1 6962-delnp-2008-Form-18 (19-11-2009).pdf 2009-11-19
1 6962-DELNP-2008_EXAMREPORT.pdf 2016-06-30
2 6962-delnp-2008-Correspondence-Others (19-11-2009).pdf 2009-11-19
2 6962-delnp-2008-Correspondence Others-(17-09-2015).pdf 2015-09-17
3 6962-delnp-2008-form-5.pdf 2011-08-21
3 6962-delnp-2008-Form-1-(17-09-2015).pdf 2015-09-17
4 Petition Under Rule 137 [16-09-2015(online)].pdf 2015-09-16
4 6962-delnp-2008-form-3.pdf 2011-08-21
5 6962-delnp-2008-form-2.pdf 2011-08-21
5 6962-delnp-2008-abstract.pdf 2011-08-21
6 6962-delnp-2008-form-1.pdf 2011-08-21
6 6962-delnp-2008-claims.pdf 2011-08-21
7 6962-delnp-2008-drawings.pdf 2011-08-21
7 6962-delnp-2008-correspondence-others.pdf 2011-08-21
8 6962-delnp-2008-description (complete).pdf 2011-08-21
9 6962-delnp-2008-drawings.pdf 2011-08-21
9 6962-delnp-2008-correspondence-others.pdf 2011-08-21
10 6962-delnp-2008-claims.pdf 2011-08-21
10 6962-delnp-2008-form-1.pdf 2011-08-21
11 6962-delnp-2008-form-2.pdf 2011-08-21
11 6962-delnp-2008-abstract.pdf 2011-08-21
12 Petition Under Rule 137 [16-09-2015(online)].pdf 2015-09-16
12 6962-delnp-2008-form-3.pdf 2011-08-21
13 6962-delnp-2008-form-5.pdf 2011-08-21
13 6962-delnp-2008-Form-1-(17-09-2015).pdf 2015-09-17
14 6962-delnp-2008-Correspondence-Others (19-11-2009).pdf 2009-11-19
14 6962-delnp-2008-Correspondence Others-(17-09-2015).pdf 2015-09-17
15 6962-DELNP-2008_EXAMREPORT.pdf 2016-06-30
15 6962-delnp-2008-Form-18 (19-11-2009).pdf 2009-11-19