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Molecular melt and methods for making and using the molecular melt

US6776924B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2001
Grant dateAug 17, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S502/50
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention includes a molecular melt composition comprising an antioxidant and a coupling agent. The molecular melt is partially amorphous in nature. The invention also includes a method for making the molecular melt composition and a method for using the molecular melt to produce coupled polymers. The invention further includes a method for using an antioxidant to phlagmatize a coupling agent.

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