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Method for drying polyolefins

US4365057A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 1979
Grant dateDec 21, 1982
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Expiry dateMar 27, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F6/24
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Method for drying poly(.alpha.-olefins) comprising contacting poly(.alpha.-olefins) having a content of hydrocarbon medium of 0.2 to 2% by weight with nitrogen gas having substantially no hydrocarbon medium and having a dew point of -10.degree. C. or lower in counterflow in a silo type through-flow drying apparatus whereby poly(.alpha.-olefins) having a content of the hydrocarbon medium of less than 0.2% by weight can be obtained.

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