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Novel curing system for conjugated diene butyl elastomers

US4038472A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 1976
Grant dateJul 26, 1977
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K5/13
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Conjugated diene butyl (CDB) elastomer copolymers are cured with a system comprising dihydroxybenzene and an oxidant or oxidation catalyst whereby benzoquinone is formed which acts as the crosslinking dienophile. The process allows for satisfactory cures at room temperature.

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