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Method for the epoxidation of unsaturated polymers

US5789512A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 1996
Grant dateAug 4, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08C19/06
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for epoxidizing unsaturated polymers comprising reacting an unsaturated polymer with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of (a) tungstic acid or its metal salts, (b) phosphoric acid or its metal salts, and (c) at least one phase transfer catalyst.

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