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Block copolymers and method for making same

US8222346B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2004
Grant dateJul 17, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F8/36
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is a novel block copolymer containing a controlled distribution copolymer block of a conjugated diene and a mono alkenyl arene, where the controlled distribution copolymer block has terminal regions that are rich in conjugated diene units and a center region that is rich in mono alkenyl arene units. Also disclosed is a method for manufacture of the block copolymer.

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