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Abstract

The present invention relates to processes of producing transparent foamed plastics, particularly foamed acrylate and methacrylate materials, in the form of e.g. panels, molded articles, or as cores for laminate bodies. Solid beads of transparent polymer material and containing a blowing agent are mixed with a reaction resin, softened by heating or swelling, and expanded to large pore size. During the blowing the beads may be displaced relative to one another. Subsequently the reaction resin is completely polymerized. The so obtained foamed plastics panels, which have large closed cells with contiguous faces and a smooth, non-porous surface, are particularly useful as insulating and building material exhibiting good transparency and protection against loss of heat, especially for greenhouses.

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