Systems and methods used for functionalization of polymeric material and polymeric materials prepared therefrom
US7750078B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08L2666/02
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein is the preparation of reaction products which contain carboxylic acid-grafted functionalized propylene homopolymers and copolymers that can be used as additives for polyolefin-based plastic products such as hot melt adhesives. Such reaction product additives may be prepared by: a) providing a first reactant comprising a selected type of relatively low molecular weight, low melt viscosity, molten propylene-based homopolymer or copolymer; b) forming a reaction mixture by adding to this first reactant a second reactant comprising an unsaturated carboxylic acid-based functionalizing agent, and an initiator comprising a certain type of organic peroxide; and c) maintaining the resulting reaction mixture at a relatively low temperature between about 130° C. and about 165° C. for a period of time and under conditions sufficient to form a reaction product which comprises acid-grafted propylene-based polymeric material, and which has a relatively high Grafting Efficiency.
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