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Removal of hydrogenation catalyst from polymer solutions by contact with activated carbon

US5089541A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 1990
Grant dateFeb 18, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08C2/04
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is provided comprising the steps of contacting a polymer solution which contains Group VIII metal hydrogenation catalyst residue with molecular oxygen, contacting the polymer solution with activated carbon, and recovering a polymer cement comprising less than 5 ppm by weight, based on the solution of Group VIII metals.

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