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Hydroperoxide catalyzed free radical polymerization of vinyl aromatic monomers

US5115055A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 1991
Grant dateMay 19, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F12/04
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

High molecular weight polymers of vinyl aromatic monomers are prepared by organic hydroperoxide initiated free radical polymerization in the presence of 5 to 5000 ppm of a soluble organic acid having pKa from 0.5 to 2.5.

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