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Graft modified polyethylene process and product

US4147740A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 1976
Grant dateApr 3, 1979
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Expiry dateSep 15, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F255/02
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A graft modified polyethylene process is described which comprises contacting polyethylene with an organic peroxide in the presence of an ethylenically unsaturated polycarboxylic acid or derivative thereof at a temperature of from 140.degree.-210.degree. C. The resulting graft modified polyethylene in combination with polyamides provide polymer blends having improved impact properties.

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