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Photodegradable polymeric compositions having high thermal stability containing a halogenated quinone and a transition metal compound

US4042764A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 1975
Grant dateAug 16, 1977
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Expiry dateJun 24, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S260/43
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are photodegradable and thermostable polymeric compositions based on a vinyl or vinylidene polymer such as polyethylene or polypropylene, at least one compound of a transition metal which is soluble in said polymer and which has photodegrading properties with respect to the polymer and at least one halogenated p-quinoid compound.

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