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Polymerization of non-fluorinated monomers in carbon dioxide

US6512062B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2000
Grant dateJan 28, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F226/10
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of forming a water soluble polymer comprises polymerizing a non-fluorinated monomer in a reaction medium comprising carbon dioxide to form a water soluble polymer, wherein the polymerization is carried out in the presence of a surfactant that stabilizes the water soluble polymer in the reaction medium.

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