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Purification and adhesion of fluoropolymers

US5237049A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 1992
Grant dateAug 17, 1993
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L2666/28
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process for purifying fluoropolymers by contacting them at temperatures above 140.degree. C. with a liquid perfluorinated cycloalkane. The resulting polymers are particularly useful where polymers with reduced impurities are desirable, such as in medical devices and in parts for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The liquid perfluorinated cycloalkanes improve the adhesion of fluoropolymer to themselves and other materials.

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