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Method for the production of free-flowing tetrafluoroethylene polymer molding powders

US5502161A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 1994
Grant dateMar 26, 1996
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2327/18
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved process for preparing free flowing tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) polymer powders is disclosed in which a TFE polymer powder is (1) wetted with an aqueous solution containing a wetting agent selected from the group consisting of (a) ethylene glycol ethers, (b) propylene glycol ethers and (c) diols or triols, (2) agglomerated and (3) dried.

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