Fluoroelastomers endowed with improved processability and process for preparing them
US5173553A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 1990 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08F214/22
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Fluoroelastomers characterized by the presence of iodine or bromine atoms at the end of the polymeric chain in an amount equal to or lower than 1 iodine or bromine atom per polymeric chain, and by a bromine content in the chain ranging from 0.05 to 2% by weight referred to the total weight of the monomeric units. Said fluoroelastomers exhibit improved characteristics of processability, particularly as regards the utilization in injection molding processes and the detaching from the molds, as well as of stability to heat. A process for preparing fluoroelastomers containing iodine or bromine atoms at the ends of the polymeric chain, in an amount equal to or lower than 1 iodine or bromine atom per polymeric chain, which process comprises polymerizing mixes of fluorinated monomers (VDF, TFE, HFP, FVE) in bulk, in suspension, in aqueous emulsion, or in solution of organic solvents by means of radical starters, in the presence of compounds capable of providing I.sup.- or Br.sup.- ions in the polymerization medium and conditions.
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