Method for producing low-molecular-weight polytetrafluoroethylene
US11780973B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08J2327/18
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided is a method for producing low-molecular-weight polytetrafluoroethylene which is less likely to generate C6-C14 perfluorocarboxylic acids and salts thereof. The disclosure relates to a method for producing low-molecular-weight polytetrafluoroethylene having a melt viscosity at 380° C. of 1.0×102 to 7.0×105 Pa·s. The method includes (1) irradiating high-molecular-weight polytetrafluoroethylene with radiation in a substantially oxygen-free state and decomposing the high-molecular-weight polytetrafluoroethylene into a low-molecular-weight component and (2) deactivating, in a substantially oxygen-free state, at least part of main-chain radicals and end radicals generated by the irradiation and providing the low-molecular-weight polytetrafluoroethylene.
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