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Method for removing volatiles from a block copolymer

US6962960B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 2002
Grant dateNov 8, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F6/003
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and apparatus are disclosed for purifying copolymer compounds having monovinyl aromatic blocks and conjugated diene blocks by reducing the residual monomer content of the finished polymer. The method and apparatus includes a combination of heat exchangers and devolatilizers used in conjunction with a copolymerization reactor system.

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