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Halogenation of star-branched butyl rubber with improved neutralization

US5286804A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 1991
Grant dateFeb 15, 1994
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F8/20
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for halogenating star-branched butyl rubber is provided wherein water and a wetting agent or wetting agent precursor are added to a solution comprising the star-branched butyl rubber, solid particles of branching agent and an organic solvent prior to the neutralization step to increase the rate of neutralization of the hydrogen halide by-product of the halogenation reaction.

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