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Hydrosilation reaction utilizing a free radical photoinitiator

US6046250A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 1990
Grant dateApr 4, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2809
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the addition of compounds containing silicon-bonded hydrogen to compounds containing aliphatic unsaturation and compositions suitable for said process. The process is activated by actinic radiation and is conducted in the presence of a platinum complex having one diolefin group that is eta-bonded to the platinum atom and two aryl groups that are sigma-bonded to the platinum atom and a free-radical photoinitiator that is capable of absorbing actinic radiation such that the hydrosilation reaction is initiated upon exposure to actinic radiation. The invention also provides compositions for use in the aforementioned process.

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