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Radial polymers prepared by stabilized free radical polymerization

US7034079B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 2002
Grant dateApr 25, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10M149/08
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing a radial polymer comprising at least 3 polymeric arms and a central core comprising a polymerized di- or polyfunctional monomer, said process comprising the steps, The present invention also relates to polymers, including block copolymers prepared by the above process, additive concentrates for preparing lubricating oil compositions and lubricating oil compositions. In other embodiments, the present invention relates to block copolymers having more than two blocks.

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