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Fire Retarding Composition For Use In Wood Composite Panels - EP3562911

The patent EP3562911 was granted to Ecochem on Sep 17, 2025. The application was filed on Jan 2, 2018 under application number EP18700135A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3562911

ECOCHEM
Application Number
EP18700135A
Filing Date
Jan 2, 2018
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Aug 15, 2025
Publication Date
Sep 17, 2025
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Patent Summary

A fire retardant composition for wood composite panels that maintains compatibility with the resin used in production. The composition comprises a fire retardant agent, a pH regulating compound, and optionally a smoke suppressing agent, with a pH range of 3.5-8.5 in a 10% aqueous solution. The pH is specifically chosen based on the type of resin used, allowing for optimal performance without compromising the resin's functionality.

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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
BURNBLOCK HOLDING APSMar 8, 2023PATRADEADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (14) New

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DESCRIPTIONEP2586849
DESCRIPTIONUS4725382
DESCRIPTIONUS8715540
DESCRIPTIONWO02102926
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORTUS4725382
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORTWO02102926
OPPOSITIONUS2002115774
OPPOSITIONUS2008265223
OPPOSITIONWO2012143762
OPPOSITIONWO2012143907
OPPOSITIONWO2015061905
OPPOSITIONWO2015155546
OPPOSITIONWO2015187414
OPPOSITIONWO8601457

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