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Process for preparing oxymethylene polymers using boron trifluoride in admixture with an inert gas

US4692505A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 1986
Grant dateSep 8, 1987
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G2/10
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Oxymethylene polymers are prepared by the continuous polymerization of trioxane using as a catalyst a blend of boron trifluoride gas and nitrogen gas. Oxymethylene polymers are used in the manufacture of plumbing fixtures, pipes, automobile body parts and a variety of other articles.

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