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Method of catalyzing oxygen-initiated free-radical polymerization and catalysts used therein

US4483967A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 1983
Grant dateNov 20, 1984
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2003

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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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