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Thermoset epoxy polymers from renewable resources

US7619056B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2007
Grant dateNov 17, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L63/00
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel thermoset epoxy polymers using the bisglycidyl ethers of anhydrosugars, such as isosorbide, isomannide, and isoidide, are disclosed. The bisglycidyl ethers are useful as substitutes for bisphenol A in the manufacture of thermoset epoxy ethers. The anhydrosugars are derived from renewable sources and the bisglycidyl ethers are not xenoestrogenic and the thermoset curing agents are likewise derived form renewable resources.

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