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Phase separation process utilizing a hydrofluorocarbon

US7629397B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2006
Grant dateDec 8, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F210/16
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided for herein is a process for separating a hydrocarbon-rubber from a hydrofluorocarbon diluent comprising contacting a polymer slurry comprising the hydrocarbon-rubber dispersed within the hydrofluorocarbon diluent with a hydrocarbon solvent capable of dissolving the hydrocarbon-rubber, to produce a first liquid phase and a second liquid phase, and separating the first liquid phase from the second liquid phase.

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