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Filling compound - Patent 5902849 a:link {color: #0000CC;} a:visited {color: #335599;} Login or Create Free Account Search Go to Advanced Search Home | Search Patents | Data Services | Help div.disp_elm_value {background-color: #FFFFFF} div.disp_elm_name {background-color: #FFFFFF} div.disp_doc {background-color: #FFFFFF} div.disp_elm_value2{background-color: #FFFFFF} div.disp_elm_name2 {background-color: #FFFFFF} .layout2 { width: 100%; margin-left: auto; padding-top:5px; margin-right:auto; } div.disp_doc { width:100%; } div.disp_elm_name { width: 14em; } div.disp_elm_value { float: none; margin-left: 15em; width: auto; } #googleadds { height: 100%; padding-bottom: 60%; } #googleadds .leftAdds { float: left; width: 400px; margin-left: 25px; } #googleadds .rightAdds { float: left; width: 20%; } Title: Filling compound Document Type and Number: United States Patent 5902849 Link to this page: http://www.freepatentsonline.com/5902849.html Abstract: A filling compound for electrical and optical equipment in the form of cables, connectors, plugs etc. and to assemblies thus produced, is provided. Electrical and optical equipment in the form of cables, connectors, plugs etc. have to be protected against harmful influences penetrating from outside, particularly water, and also against mechanical damage during laying or as a result of exposure to heat. The filling compound is based on a stellate substance, i.e. a substance having a branched molecular structure in which, ideally, 3 or more branches, more particularly polymeric chains, radiate from a single branching point. The filling compound is flexible at very low temperatures but, on the other hand, does not run out, even at extremely high temperatures. Inventors: Heucher, Reimar (Pulheim, DE) Wichelhaus, Juergen (Wuppertal, DE) Andres, Johannes (Hilden, DE) Application Number: 08/747053 Filing Date: 11/12/1996 Publication Date: 05/11/1999 View Patent Images: Images are available in PDF form when logged in. To view PDFs, Login or Create Account (Free!) Referenced by: View patents that cite this patent Export Citation: Click for automatic bibliography generation Assignee: Henkel, Kgaa (DE) Primary Class: 524/484 Other Classes: 585/12, 524/274, 524/587, 523/173, 524/586, 524/271, 585/10, 524/583 International Classes: C08L53/02; G02B6/44; H01B3/22; H01B7/285; C08L53/00; H01B3/18; H01B7/17; C10M107/00; C08L23/22; C08K5/01 Field of Search: 524/484, 524/271, 524/274, 524/583, 524/586, 524/587, 523/173, 585/10, 585/12 US Patent References: 4361508November, 1982Bourland523/173Cable filler compositions comprising a mixture of (a) styrene block copolymer, (b) crystalline polypropylene copolymer and (c) mineral oil4701016October, 1987Gartside, III et al.523/173Thixotropic grease composition and cable comprising same4749502June, 1988Alexander et al.252/35Grease composition4757100July, 1988Wichelhaus523/173Cable-filling compounds4787703November, 1988Tomko et al.350/96.23Cable containing epoxy-modified encapsulation composition4798853January, 1989Handlin, Jr.523/173Kraton G thermoplastic elastomer gel filling composition for cables4810395March, 1989Levy et al.252/28Thixotropic grease composition4971419November, 1990Gartside et al.350/96.23Optical fiber cable and methods of making5187763February, 1993Tu523/173Optical fiber cable having dripless, non-bleeding and optical fiber coating-compatible waterblocking material in core thereof5335302August, 1994Polle523/173Light waveguide lead having a filling compound and method for manufacture of the lead Foreign References: CA2003865May, 1990EP0029198July, 1984Longitudinally water-tight optical wave guide cable and process for its production.EP0137203April, 1985Waterproof optical fiber cable.EP0182530May, 1986Improvements in cables.EP0206234December, 1986Cable filling masses.EP0213997March, 1987Filling composition for optical-fibre cables.EP0081851October, 1988Viscosity index improver soluble in synthetic poly(alpha-olefin) lubricants.EP0371374November, 1989Thixotropic gel, and its use as a filler for a fibre-optical cable.EP0371374June, 1990Thixotropic gel, and its use as a filler for a fibre-optical cable.EP0422573April, 1991Waterproof optical fiber cable.EP0510967October, 1992Optical fiber cable.EP0210252March, 1993CABLES CONTAINING GREASE COMPOSITION.FR2607311November, 1986FR2607311March, 1988FR2644004September, 1990DE931421December, 0002DE1931421January, 1991DE4136617July, 1991DE0612345February, 1997GB2167084May, 1986WO/1988/008440November, 1988GEL COMPOSITIONWO/1989/012662December, 1989OLEFINIC OLIGOMERS HAVING LUBRICATING PROPERTIES AND PROCESS OF MAKING SUCH OLIGOMERSWO/1990/010050September, 1990NOVEL SYNTHETIC LUBE COMPOSITION AND PROCESS Other References: Siemens (Benz) Re: Anmeldung Nr. 92922740.3 dated Nov. 3, 1997. DIN-Sicherheitsdatenblatt--Datum Sep. 29, 1989. Application for Canadian Patent--EP A--371 374 D3. Offenlegungsschrift 1932421--Jun. 20, 1969. Deutsches Patentamt dated Dec. 11, 1997--Aktenzeichen: P 41 36 617.4-45. Motsch & Antritter dated Nov. 12, 1997--Aktenzeichen: P 41 36 617.4-45. Ltr dated Sep. 17, 1997 to Motsch & Antritter from Mobil Bus Resources Corp (L.F. Cuomo). Michael Huber Muenchen dated Jul. 3, 1997 to Sehr geehrter Herr Jakob. Gerhard D. Schupfner letter dated Nov. 12, 1997 re: Deutsches Patent 41 36 617. Mitteilung von einspruchen, from the European Patent Office to Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien dated Dec. 23, 1997. Mitteilung eines einspruchs, from the European Patent Office to Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien dated Nov. 10, 1997. Mitteilung eines einspruchs, from the European Patent Office to Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien dated Nov. 13, 1997--Attached letter and Mobil Technical Bulletin SHF-82. 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Facts and Arguments--European Patent No. 0 612 345B dated Oct. 31, 1997. Comparative Example M06-04-95 memo dated Apr. 3, 1995. Measurement of Oil Separation in Optical Fibre Cable Gels memo from Simon Moore. Opposition against EP 0612345B from Burmah Castrol Trading Limited dated Oct. 31, 1997. Opposition to European Patent No. 0 612345 from Stephenson Harwood dated Nov. 3, 1997. Mitteilung eines einspruchs, from European Patent Office, to Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien dated Nov. 17, 1997. European Patent No. 0 612345 letter to EPO from Stephenson Harwood dated Nov. 3, 1997. 59.7 Notice of Opposition against a European Patent dated Nov. 2, 1997. Technical Bulletin from Shell Chemical Co. "KRATON.RTM. Thermoplastic Rubbers in oil gels", pp. 3-10. General formulations and costings--Jul. 1989. Rheogel 210S, 210 dated Oct. 1990. Astor Chemical Limited order acknowledgement dated Mar. 22, 1990. Mitteilung eines einspruchs, from European Patent Office, to Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien dated Nov. 7, 1997. Notice of Opposition to a European Patent dated Feb. 5, 1997. Facts and Arguments, Opponent: H.B. Fuller Licensing & Financing, Inc. Kuwait Petroleum International Ltd Purchasing Specification issued 1988, Jan. 27 D3. Intern--Info re: KPA 2226 und 2228 D4. Eidesstattliche versicherung D9. Deutsche Shell Chemie GmbH D9a. Eidesstattliche versicherung D11. Mobil Produktenblatt--Gargoyle Arctic SHC 200 D12. Publication: Lehrbuch der Organischen Chemie D13. Mitteilung eines einspruchs from European Patent Office, to Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien dated Nov. 18, 1997. Opposition by Unigel Limited from Frank B. Dehn & Co. to European Patent Office on Nov. 4, 1997. Notice of Opposition to a European Patent dated Feb. 5, 1997. Facts, Evidence and Arguments in Support of Opposition by Unigel Limited. Synthetic Technology Limited memo regarding Rheogel. Syntec memo regarding Rheogel Cable Filling Compounds--Health and Safety information. Technical Bulletin--Synthetic Silicas for the Production of Silicagel Greases No. 8. Technical Bulletin Shell Chemical Company, Article Kraton, Thermoplastic Rubbers in Oil Gels, pp. 3-10. Primary Examiner: Seidleck, James J. Assistant Examiner: Asinovsky, Olga Attorney, Agent or Firm: Szoke, Ernest G. Jaeschke, Wayne C. Ortiz, Daniel S. Parent Case Data: This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/232,290 filed may 6, 1994, now abandoned. Claims: We claim: 1. A filling compound for electrical and optical equipment comprising at least one stellate substance selected from the group consisting of poly-olefins wherein the ratio of carbon atoms forming the main chain to carbon atoms forming the side chains is less than 1:3 and polyesters having at least three ester containing groups radiating from a single branching point, wherein the stellate composition has a viscosity of from 10 to 500 mm2 /s at 40掳 C. according to ASTM D445; and wherein the filling compound does not contain a thixotropic agent. 2. The filling compound as claimed in claim 1 wherein said stellate composition comprises a poly-伪-olefin having a degree of oligomerization of at least 3. 3. The filling compound as claimed in claim 1 wherein said stellate composition is an oligodec-1-ene. 4. The filling compound as claimed in claim 1 further comprising mineral oil. 5. The filling compound as claimed in claim 4 wherein said mineral oil is present in a quantity of 1 to 5% by weight based on the weight of said stellate composition. 6. A filling compound for electrical and optical equipment consisting essentially of: 1) at least 65% by weight of a stellate composition consisting essentially of at least one member selected from the group consisting of poly-伪-olefins wherein the ratio of carbon atoms forming the main chain to carbon atoms forming the side chain is less than 1:3 and polyesters having at least 3 ester containing groups radiating from a single branching point, wherein the stellate composition has a viscosity in the range of from 10 to 500 mm2 /2 at 40掳 C. according to ASTM D445 and a pour point below -25掳 C. according to ASTM D97; 2) 0.05% to 10% by weight of the stellate composition of a polyolefin having a molecular weight greater than 0.5 million; 3) optionally up to 10% by weight of the stellate composition of mineral oil; 4) optionally up to 20% by weight of the stellate composition of a viscosity index improver; 5) optionally a dispersive effective amount of a dispersing aid; and 6) optionally at least one auxiliary. 7. The filling compound as claimed in claim 6 wherein the polyolefin has a molecular weight above 2 million. 8. The filling compound as claimed in claim 7 wherein said polyolefin comprises polybutene. 9. The filling compound as claimed in claim 7 wherein said polyolefin is present in an amount of 0.05% to 2% by weight based on the weight of said stellate composition. 10. The filling compound as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a viscosity index improver. 11. The filling compound as claimed in claim 10 wherein said viscosity improver is present in an amount of 1% to 20% by weight based on the weight of said stellate composition. 12. The filling compound as claimed in claim 10 wherein said viscosity improver is a polymer having an average molecular weight in the range from 10,000 to 100,000. 13. The filling compound as claimed in claim 10 wherein said viscosity improver is a polymer having an average molecular weight in the range from 10,000 to 20,000. 14. The filling compound as claimed in claim 10 wherein said viscosity improver is selected from the group consisting of polyisobutenes, diene polymers, copolymers of ethylene and propylene, polyalkyl styrenes, and hydrogenated copolymers of isoprene and styrene. 15. The filling compound as claimed in claim 10 wherein said viscosity improver has poor solubility in said stellate material at low temperatures and good solubility therein at high temperatures. 16. The filling compound as claimed in claim 1 wherein said compound contains a hydrocarbon stellate composition and has a cone penetration of more than 200 at -50掳 C. and resistance to flow up to a temperature of at least 80掳 C. 17. The filling compound as claimed in claim 16 wherein said compound has a flash point according to DIN ISO 2592 greater than 200掳 C., a dielectric constant at 20掳 C. according to DIN 53483 of less than 2.3, a volume resistivity at 100掳 C. in cm according to DIN 53482 greater than 1010, a viscosity at 20掳 C. of less than 20 Pa.s at D=20s-1, a cone penetration according to DIN 51580 at -40掳 C. of greater than 250 mm/10 or at -50掳 C. of greater than 200 mm/10 and, a weight increase in the cable sheath PE at 70掳 C. over 10 days of less than 5%. 18. The filling compound as claimed in claim 16 wherein said stellate composition is an oligodec-1-ene having a degree of oligomerization of at least 3. 19. The filling compound of claim 1 comprising a stellate composition comprising an oligodec-1-ene having a degree of oligomerization of at least 3 and from 1% to 20% by weight, based on the weight of said stellate composition, of a viscosity improver, said viscosity improver comprising a hydrogenated copolymer of isoprene and styrene having an average molecular weight in the range of 10,000 to 100,000. 20. The filling compound as claimed in claim 19 wherein said filling compound consists essentially of said stellate composition and said viscosity improver. 21. In an electrical or optical equipment article containing a filling compound, the improvement comprising a filling compound as claimed in claim 1. 22. The article as claimed in claim 1 wherein said filling compound fills the voids in an optical fiber cable. 23. In a method of protecting electrical or optical equipment, the improvement comprising: filling the void spaces in the equipment to be protected with the compound as claimed in claim 1. 24. The method as claimed in claim 23 wherein said optical equipment comprises an optical cable. 25. In a method for protecting electrical and optical devices from water penetration and exposure to heat wherein the device is filled with a filling composition, the improvement which comprises: filling the device with a filling composition consisting essentially of 1) at least 65% by weight of at least one stellate composition selected from the group consisting of poly-伪-olefins wherein the ratio of carbon atoms forming a main chain to carbon atoms forming a side chain is not greater than 1:3 and polyesters having at least 3 ester containing groups radiating from a single branching point, wherein the stellate composition has a viscosity of from 10 to 500 mm2 /sec. at 40掳 C. according to ASTM D445 and a pour point below -25掳 C. according to ASTM D97; 2) 0.05% to 10% by weight of the stellate composition of a polyolefin having a molecular weight greater than 0.5 million; 3) optionally up to 10% by weight of the stellate composition of mineral oil; 4) optionally up to 20% by weight of the stellate composition of a viscosity index improver; 5) optionally a dispersive effective amount of a dispersing aid; and 6) optionally at least one auxiliary. 26. The method of claim 25 wherein the filling composition further consists essentially of from 1% to 5% by weight of mineral oil based on the weight of the stellate composition. 27. The method of claim 25 wherein the filling composition consists essentially of the stellate composition and 0.05 to 2% by weight of the stellate composition of the polyolefin. 28. The method of claim 25 wherein the filling composition consists essentially of the stellate composition, polyolefin and from I to 20% by weight, based on the stellate composition, of a viscosity-index-improver. 29. The method of claim 25 wherein the filling composition has a cone penetration of more than 200 at -50掳 C. and does not flow at a temperature of at least 80掳 C. 30. The method of claim 25 wherein the protected device is an optical device. 31. The method of claim 30 wherein the protected device is a light wave conductor. Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to a filling compound for electrical and optical equipment in the form of cables, connectors, plugs etc. and to assemblies thus produced. 2. Discussion of Related Art Electrical and optical equipment in the form of cables, connectors, plugs etc. has to be protected against harmful influences penetrating from outside, particularly water, and also against mechanical damage during laying or as a result of exposure to heat. This is because moisture penetrating at a given point spreads and thus adversely affects the performance of the line. This problem has been known for some time and various measures have already been proposed with a view to solving it. Thus, EP 0 206 234-B1 describes a filling compound consisting of 65 to 90% by weight mineral oil, 2 to 25% by weight of an organic thickener, more particularly a poly-伪-olefin, 2 to 10% by weight of a highly disperse silica and, optionally, 0.2 to 10% by weight hollow microbeads and 0.1 to 5% by weight of a dispersant. Substantially the same composition is described in FR-PS 2 644 004. Although compositions of the type in question are capable of satisfying the stringent requirements of the cable industry both in regard to performance properties and in regard to processability, even more exacting requirements, particularly in regard to extreme temperature influences, are now being imposed for certain applications. Thus, on the one hand, the filling compound should still be flexible at very low temperatures but, on the other hand, should not run out, even at extremely high temperatures. In addition, the filling compound should have a high flash point. The other requirements which filling compounds for electrical and optical equipment in the form of cables, connectors, plugs, etc. are normally expected to meet shouldof course still be satisfied. Depending on the particular application involved, these other requirements may relate, for example, to the dielectric constant dielectric strength resistivity filler absorption by surrounding materials water (vapor) permeation. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the problem addressed by the present invention was to provide a filling compound which would show improved properties at extreme temperatures, but which would still satisfy the usual requirements and, in particular, would be easy to process. The solution to this problem as provided by the present invention is defined in the claims and lies essentially in the choice of a stellate substance as the basis of the filling compound. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION In the context of the invention, a "stellate substance" is understood to be a substance having a branched molecular structure in which, ideally, 3 or more branches, more particularly polymeric chains, for example HC--(CH 2 --O--CO--C 9 H 19 ) 3 , radiate from a single branching point. However, the expression "stellate substance" is also intended to encompass branched substances having several branching points providing the intervals between them are small by comparison with the length of the side chain. The ratio of the atoms forming the main chain to the atoms forming the side chain should be 1:3 or less. In the case of tridec-1-ene with the structural formula H-- CH 2 CH(C 8 H 17 )--! 3 H, it is 1:4. The stellate substance should best have a viscosity in the range from 10 to 500 and preferably in the range from 20 to 60 mm 2 /s (cST) at 40掳 C., as determined in accordance with ASTM D445. The pour point according to ASTM D97 should be below -25掳 C. and is preferably below -50掳 C. One example of a suitable stellate substance is the polyester of a triol and monocarboxylic acids: CH 3 --C(--CH 2 --O--CO--alkyl) 3 . It may be prepared at 100 to 200掳 C. in the presence of an acid catalyst with toluene as entraining agent. Polyol esters such as these are known to be used for the production of synthetic lubricating oils. However, the stellate substance is preferably a poly-伪-olefin. It is prepared by oligomerization of ethylene, for example to dec-1-ene, in a first step. The dec-1-ene is then worked up by distillation and subjected to catalytic hydrogenation to eliminate double bonds. Aliphatic liquids consisting solely of carbon and hydrogen are obtained in this way. The preferred poly-伪-olefin is oligodec-1-ene which has the following structure: H-- CH 2 --CH(C 8 H 17 )--! 9 H with n鈮�3. It is obtainable from Henkel Corporation (Emery). In addition to the stellate substance, the filling compound best contains a mineral oil. In the context of the invention, a mineral oil is understood to be the liquid distillation product of mineral raw materials, such as petroleum, lignite, hard coal, wood and peat, which consist essentially of mixtures of saturated hydrocarbons. The mineral oil should be added in a quantity of 0 to 10% by weight and preferably in a quantity of 1 to 5% by weight, based on the stellate material. A highly disperse silica is best added as a further constituent in a quantity of 0 to 15% by weight and preferably in a quantity of 0.5 to 6% by weight highly disperse silica, based on the stellate material. In the context of the invention, highly disperse silica is understood primarily to be pyrogenic silica although other highly disperse silicas may also be used. They preferably have a particle size of 0.007 to 0.05 and, more preferably, between 0.007 and 0.014 micrometers and an apparent density of 20 to 120 and preferably 35 to 40 g per liter. Suitable silicas are commercially obtainable in the form of Cab-O-Sil (Cabot Corporation), Aerosil (Degussa AG) and HDK (Wacker-Chemie). The addition of silica results above all in plastic flow behavior. By this is meant the property whereby the filling compound is unable to flow under its own weight. Accordingly, for shear stress values below the yield point, the disperse system behaves like a solid and, as such, is elastically deformable. The dispersion only flows when the yield point is exceeded. A high molecular weight polyolefin is recommended as a further constituent in a quantity of 0 to 10% by weight and preferably in a quantity of 0.05 to 2% by weight. High molecular weight polyolefins are understood to be homopolymers and copolymers of alkenes having a molecular weight of at least 0.5 million and preferably more than 2 million. Suitable high molecular weight polyolefins are polyethylenes, polypropylenes, polyisobutylenes and, preferably, polybutenes and mixtures and copolymers thereof. In a preferred embodiment, both silica and a high molecular weight polyolefin are added. However, it may even be useful to add one or more viscosity index improvers to the stellate substance as an additional component in a quantity of 1 to 20% by weight, based on the stellate substance. viscosity behavior is thus improved to the extent that viscosity does not decrease with increasing temperature as would normally be the case. The viscosity index improvers are polymers having an average molecular weight in the range from 10,000 to 100,000 and preferably in the range from 10,000 to 20,000. Known viscosity index improvers are polyisobutenes, diene polymers, copolymers of ethylene and propylene and polyalkyl styrenes. Among the known viscosity index improvers, compounds suitable for the purposes of the invention are selected above all for the following two properties: they should be inert to the cable materials and should show poor solubility in the stellate material at low temperatures and good solubility therein at high temperatures. A hydrogenated copolymer of isoprene and styrene (Shellvis 50, a Shell product) has proved to be particularly useful. In addition, the filling compounds according to the invention may contain dispersion aids. Suitable dispersion aids are polycondensates, more particularly polycondensates based on hydrophobic and hydrophilic components. Thus, polycondensates synthesized at least partly from dimer fatty acids or the corresponding diamines may be used. Suitable condensates are polyamides of dimer fatty acids and diamines or polyesters of dimer fatty acids and polyhydric alcohols (functionality 2 or 3). Mixed types may also be used. Amino-terminated polycondensates are preferred. For example, polycondensates of a long-chain dicarboxylic acid with one or more diamines or triamines, more particularly condensation products of dimer fatty acids, trimer fatty acids, monomeric fatty acids and primary or secondary diamines containing 2 to 36 carbon atoms (dimer fatty amine), are suitable. Polycondensates of dicarboxylic acids with cyclic diamines, such as piperazine, may also be used. The dimer fatty acids may also be replaced to a small extent by short-chain dicarboxylic acids, for example sebacic acid or adipic acid. In many cases, the polycondensates are preferably terminated by amino groups. Amine values of 80 to 400 and, more particularly, in the range from 190 to 230 are favorable. For example, a preferred material has these characteristic values and, in addition, a viscosity of 0.3 to 4 Pas at 75掳 C. while other suitable products have a viscosity of 0.7 to 1.2 Pas at 150掳 C. If desired, the oligomeric dispersants may also be completely or partly replaced by fatty acid esters and/or fatty alcohol ethers. The filling compounds according to the invention may contain auxiliaries typically encountered in such preparations as further constituents. For example, they may contain antioxidants, dyes or even corrosion inhibitors. The filling compounds may be produced using any effective, but non-aggressive mixing units which provide for effective compounding, even at low speeds, for example so-called turbulent mixers. The filling compounds according to the invention may readily be pumped at temperatures ranging from room temperature to moderately elevated temperatures of up to 60掳 C. No breaks, no entrapped air and no vacuoles are observed during their transport. The filling compounds according to the invention may also be poured into molds without difficulty, the molds being completely filled without any bubbles. The filling compounds according to the invention are suitable for protecting electrical components of various kinds, such as for example cables, plugs, connectors, communications cables or even optical cables, against the penetration of harmful influences, particularly moisture. The filling compounds are also suitable for protecting optical cables of glass against the mechanical damage which can occur during laying as a result of bending and exposure to low temperatures. In addition, the filling compounds according to the invention may be used as repair sealants, for example when electrical lines or components have been deinsulated or damaged in the course of laying and have to be reinsulated. The filling compounds according to the invention show a number of outstanding technical properties. Thus, their insulation resistance is high as is their specific volume resistance factor. Their dielectric constant is low, i.e. values below 2.3 and even below 2 can be adjusted. The specific gravity of preferred filling compounds is below 1. They are compatible with various plastics of the type used in electrical components and cables. Thus, the constituents of the filling compounds show hardly an penetration into plastics and have no effect on standard cable sheath materials. The filling compounds are absolutely stable up to temperatures of 100掳 C. and do not flow so that they do not run even in the event of damage at such temperatures. In addition, the filling compounds are flexible and retain their flexibility at temperatures down to -50掳 C. without any drastic change in their rheological properties and without any cracks developing under stress at low temperatures. In addition, the filling compounds according to the invention are readily processable, i.e. they may be introduced under moderate pressure into the cable sheaths to be filled at temperatures below 60掳 C., reaching even the most inaccessible places. All the filling compounds according to the invention satisfy the following requirements: Flash point in 掳C according to DIN ISO 2592:>200掳 C., Dielectric constant at 20掳 C. according to DIN 53483:<2.3, Volume resistivity at 100掳 C. in cm according to DIN 53482:>10 10 , Viscosity at 20掳 C.: for example<20 Pa.s at D=20s -1 , Cone penetration according to DIN 51580 at -40掳 C.>250 1/10mm! or at -50掳 C.>200 mm/10 and Weight increase in the cable sheath PE (70掳 C./10d):<5%. The properties mentioned above were determined by the following methods: Density by weighing a defined bubble-free volume (>100 ml) of the mass to be determined at the measuring temperature. The calculation is carried out in known manner. The increase in weight is determined in accordance with DIN 57472: test plates measuring 40脳40脳3 mm are stored in the filling compound for 10 days at 70掳 C. The difference is gravimetrically determined. The flash point is determined in accordance with DIN ISO 2592. Dripping behavior is determined by a net/sieve test: Fed. Test method STD. NO. 791 B or JIS K 2220, page 7 or CNET ST LAA/ELR/CSD/543, all of which are based on the separation of oil from 10 g filling compound through a conical wire gauze with a mesh width of -250 渭m. In the present case, the test duration and temperature were fixed at 24 hours and +80掳 C. In order to demonstrate the advantageous properties, above all in regard to flexibility at low temperatures and durability, the compounds according to the invention were compared with those of the Comparison Examples using the following test methods: Method I Resistance to flow, dripping test according to FTM STD No. 791 B or JIS, K 2220, page 7 Method II Cone penetration according to DIN 51580 Method III Measurement of flow curve/viscosity Instrument: Contraves DIN 125 The invention is illustrated by the following Examples: A) Components used a) Synthetic oil, 伪-olefin copolymer, SAP 601, a product of Shell, typical data: Kinematic viscosity mm 2 /s, 40掳 C.=30.5 mm 2 /s Flash point: 238掳 C. ASTM D92 Pour point: -68掳 C. ASTM D97 b) Shellvis 50, a styrene/isoprene copolymer (hydrogenated), supplier: Shell c) Silica: Cab-o-Sil M5 (a product of Cabot), Typical values: BET surface 200卤25 m 2 /g, Particle size: approx. 14顐�10 -9 m d) A 247 (a product of Henkel Corp., USA) 5.6% solution of a high molecular weight poly(iso)butene in mineral oil and esters. B) Production of the filling compounds, including characterization EXAMPLE 1 Filling compound 621.6 kg SAP 601 were introduced into a 1,000 liter capacity turbulent mixer, 78.4 kg Shellvis 50 were added at room temperature and homogeneously distributed by mixing. The temperature was increased to 120-130掳 C. using indirect steam, followed by mixing until all the solid particles had dissolved. This was verified by coating onto a glass plate and testing viscosity and yield point. When a positive result had been obtained, a vacuum was applied and the product was run off bubble-free through a filter into suitable packs. EXAMPLE 2 Filling compound 658 kg SAP 601 were introduced into a mixer (see Example 1), 7 kg A 247 were added and homogeneously distributed or dissolved at room temperature. During heating to approx. 120 to 130掳 C. by indirect steam, 35 kg Cab-O-Sil MS were added in portions and homogeneously distributed by mixing. Verification and characterization were carried out as described in Example 1. After evacuation, the product was run off bubble-free through a filter into suitable packs. TABLE 1 ______________________________________ Composition (in % by weight) and properties of compounds according to the invention Raw materials 1 2 ______________________________________ SAP601 88.8 94 Silica -- 5.0 Shellvis 50 11.2 -- A 247 -- 1.0 Non-drip 0 0 24 h/80掳 C. Cone penetration in mm/10 at +20掳 C. 420 395 at -40掳 C. 280 240 Viscosity in Pa 顐� s 9.5 15 at D = 20s -1 ______________________________________ <- Previous Patent (Polypropylene films ...) | Next Patent (Syndiotactic styreni...) -> Copyright 2004-2007 FreePatentsOnline.com. All rights reserved. Contact us. 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