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Free radical polymerization

US5618900A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 16, 1996
Grant dateApr 8, 1997
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F4/00
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process of polymerizing a monomer capable of undergoing free radical polymerization, comprising contacting the monomer with a diradical initiator at a temperature sufficient to initiate free radical polymerization, wherein said diradical initiator contains sites of C--C unsaturation which cyclize to form a diradical.

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