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Process for controlled degradation of propylene polymers

US3940379A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 1973
Grant dateFeb 24, 1976
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Expiry dateMay 21, 1993

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F2810/10
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is provided for the degradation of propylene polymers comprising contacting a propylene polymer exhibiting a first melt flow rate with oxygen or an oxygen-containing gas and an organic or inorganic peroxide; melting and working and resulting mixture in a high shear zone thereby degrading said propylene polymer; and recovering an essentially odor free propylene polymer exhibiting a second melt flow rate higher than said first melt flow rate.

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