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Muconic acid grafted polyolefin compatibilizers

US5173541A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 1990
Grant dateDec 22, 1992
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F255/02
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A graft copolymer having a polyolefinic main chain with muconic acid groups pendant therefrom. The acid groups are bonded to the backbone of the polyolefin by free radical addition across a muconic acid double bond. Preferably, the copolymer is prepared via a reactive extrusion process. The copolymer's applications include use as a reactive compatibilizer for polymer blends. The preferred polyolefin is polypropylene.

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