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Polymerization co-inhibitors for vinyl aromatic compounds

US4468343A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 1983
Grant dateAug 28, 1984
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C7/20
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A compound and a process for utilizing the compound to prevent the polymerization of vinyl aromatic compounds, such as styrene, during heating. The composition includes effective amounts of 2,6-dinitro-p-cresol and either a phenylenediamine or 4-tert-butylcatechol respectively, to act as a polymerization co-inhibitor system in the presence of oxygen.

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