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Method for improving the melt flow rate of polystyrene

US4782134A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 1986
Grant dateNov 1, 1988
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F6/26
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The specification discloses a method for assuring consistent and, if desired, increased melt flow rate in a vinyl aromatic based polymer by controlling the degree of absorption of carbon dioxide, oxygen and/or argon for a substantial period of time immediately prior to introduction of the polymer into a molding machine.

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