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Terminating agent for anionic polymerization

US7834111B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 2008
Grant dateNov 16, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L3/02
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A terminating agent and a method for preparing an anionic polymer are provided. The terminating agent includes a carbohydrate, which is a solid substantially insoluble in a solvent and is used for terminating an anionic polymerization of a polymer. Another aspect of the method includes steps which provide an initiator for initiating an anionic polymerization, adding a terminating agent for terminating the anionic polymerization and forming a complex, wherein the terminating agent is a carbohydrate, and an alkali metal ion is removed by a solid-liquid separation process.

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