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Block copolymers and method for making same

US7169850B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 2005
Grant dateJan 30, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L2666/24
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is a novel block copolymer containing a controlled distribution copolymer block of a conjugated diene and a mono alkenyl arene, where the controlled distribution copolymer block has terminal regions that are rich in conjugated diene units and a center region that is rich in mono alkenyl arene units. Also disclosed is a method for manufacture of the block copolymer.

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