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Catalysts for oxygen-initiated free-radical polymerization reactions

US4395361A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 1981
Grant dateJul 26, 1983
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F4/80
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A class of new oxygen-activated free-radical polymerization catalysts, comprising specifically-defined autoxidizable cyclic hydrocarbons together with cobalt(II) compounds, is disclosed. A method of catalyzing an oxygen-initiated free-radical polymerization reaction using these catalysts is also disclosed.

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