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Graft polymer based on ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene

US5356998A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 1993
Grant dateOct 18, 1994
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2013

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

Abstract

A graft polymer based on an ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene having a molecular weight of at least 1,000,000 g/mol and an alkenecarboxylic acid or alkenecarboxylic anhydride as the graft monomer; the polymer has modified and improved properties compared with ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene. The preparation and use thereof are also described.

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