摘要 |
<p>A method of producing a foamed thermoplastic plastics material wherein the plastics material is mixed with a pulverulent nucleating agent and is then fused in an extrusion device. A gaseous nucleating agent, generally nitrogen, is then injected into the fused mixture in an amount of from about 0.1% to 0.5% by weight. Thereafter, a liquid propellant is injected into the fused mixture in an amount of from 0.5% to 6.0%, preferably 0.5% to 5.0%, by weight. The mixture is then conveyed to an extrusion head and extruder whereupon foaming occurs. An apparatus suitable for carrying out such a method is also disclosed.</p> |