Functionalised polyolefins, moisture curable polyolefin resins and processes of manufacturer thereof
US7858705B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08F8/34
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for preparing a functionalised polyolefin is described. The process comprises the step of reacting: (i) a polyolefin, (ii) a compound containing a functional group, and (iii) a coagent compound having Formula I:Xn—Y—Zm (I) wherein: (a) when m is 2 and n is 0, the process comprises initially reacting the polyolefin and the coagent to form a product that is then reacted with the compound containing the functional group, and (b) the compound containing a functional group is substantially inert in free radical-mediated polymerization reactions and in free radical-mediated grafting reactions. The invention also relates to a functionalized polyolefin produced by such a process. The polyolefins, particularly high molecular weight polyolefins (Mn>10,000), can be extensively modified with functional groups (e.g., thiols, epoxides, anhydrides, carboxylic acids, amines, amides, boron-containing compounds, silicon-containing compounds, cyano-containing compounds, sulfates, sulfonates, sulfites, esters, thioesters, dithioesters, ether, halides, phosphates, phosphonates, phosphines, phosphites and other compounds containing polar moieties) without altering molecular weight thereby …
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