Low-density molding compound containing surface derivatized microspheres

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PATENT NO 9868829
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14751558

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A molded article is provided that includes a resin matrix having a surface, the resin matrix formed from cross-linked polyester resin or vinyl-ester resin. Microspheroids having a mean diameter of from 16 to 45 microns are embedded in the resin matrix. The microspheroids having a specific gravity of between 0.19 and 0.6 and an isotactic crush strength of greater than or equal to 2750 kilopascals (kPa). Surface activating agent alkoxysilane molecules are covalently bonded to each of the microspheroids. Filler particles are also present in the resin matrix. Fibers are also present in the resin matrix. The fibers being natural fibers, glass fibers, carbon fibers, or a combination thereof. The article has a specific gravity of between 0.80 and 1.25.

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TEIJIN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES INC255 REX BLVD AUBURN HILLS MI 48326

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Asuncion, Michael Z Ann Arbor, US 10 54
Guha, Probir Kumar Troy, US 50 63
Hiltunen, Michael J Rochester, US 10 14
Siwajek, Michael J Rochester Hills, US 30 122

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