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Process for rendering polymers resistant to ionizing radiation, and compositions obtained thereby

US4412897A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 1981
Grant dateNov 1, 1983
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K5/37
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The process concerns stabilization of polymers against ionizing radiation where the polymer molecule contains a halogen. It comprises incorporating hydroquinone into the polymer, especially into polyvinyl chloride, the polymer containing both a metallic compound, heat stabilizer, and also a mercaptan.

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