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Process for polymer production

US4786690A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 1987
Grant dateNov 22, 1988
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F2810/20
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process is provided for the production of a polymer of reduced molecular weight by subjecting, in bulk form, a halogenated butyl polymer having at least 75 percent of the unsaturation in the EXO methylene configuration to mastication in an extruder while exposing the masticated polymer to an atmosphere containing ozone. Such reduced molecular weight polymers have an M.sub.n of from about 10,000 to about 40,000 and may be used in caulks and sealants.

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