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Continuous hydrolysis of cellulose acetate

US5364935A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 1993
Grant dateNov 15, 1994
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08B3/24
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is a process comprising continuously flowing a composition through a hydrolysis zone so as to achieve a residence time distribution such that at least 81% of the area under the residence time distribution curve is within plus or minus 50% of the mean residence time. The composition comprises cellulose triacetate in the range of 5 to 30%, water in the range of 4 to 25%, and acetic acid in the range of 45 to 91%.

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