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Process for hydrogenating unsaturated polymers

US6395841B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2000
Grant dateMay 28, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F8/04
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is a continuous process for hydrogenating an unsaturated polymer comprising: contacting the unsaturated polymer with a hydrogenating agent in a fixed bed reactor, wherein the reactor is packed with a hydrogenation catalyst characterized in that the hydrogenation catalyst comprises a Group VIII metal component and at least one deactivation resistant component.

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