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Molecular weight reduction of olefin copolymers using low-sulfur oils

US6362286B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 1999
Grant dateMar 26, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10N2070/02
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for reducing the molecular weight of olefin copolymers comprises contacting an olefin copolymer and a base oil containing less than about 0.05 wt. % sulfur in the presence of oxygen and at a temperature of at least about 60° C.

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