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Anhydrous, liquid phase process for preparing hydroxyl containing polymers of enhanced purity

US6864324B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2002
Grant dateMar 8, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F2800/20
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An anhydrous, liquid phase process for preparing hydroxyl containing polymers of enhanced purity comprising the steps of polymerization, purification, transesterification, purification, catalyst removal, and solvent exchange. The resultant polymer in solution can be used directly, without further processing steps, to prepare a photoresist composition.

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