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abstract “organic infrared attenuation agents” organic infrared attenuation agents have been developed to improve the thermal insulation properties of polymeric foams, such as low density polystyrene foams. organic infrared attenuation agents may include polyols, such as sorbitol, maltitol, and poly (ethylene glycol), polysaccharides, such as starch or cellulose, and infrared attenuation polyesters, such as polybutylene terephthalate. organic attenuation agents include aromatic compounds or carbon-oxygen bonds that are effective in absorbing infrared radiation at the desired wave lengths. |