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Prevention of polymer buildup in polymerization reactors using thin organic coatings by electrolysis of phenol

US4432840A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 1982
Grant dateFeb 21, 1984
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09D171/12
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of effectively preventing the buildup of polymers on the internal surfaces of polymerization reactors by coating the inner surfaces with a thin organic film produced by electrolysis of phenol or phenol derivatives in a solution of a Lewis Base and a non-aqueous solvent.

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