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Polypropylene-based adhesive compositions

US8383731B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2009
Grant dateFeb 26, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L2666/04
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An adhesive blend is described that can include a semi-crystalline copolymer of propylene and at least one comonomer selected from the group consisting of ethylene and at least one C4 to C20 α-olefin, the copolymer having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) from about 15,000 to about 200,000; an melt index (MI) from about 7 dg/min to about 3000 dg/min as measured by ASTM D 1238 (B), and a (Mw/Mn) of approximately 2. Various production processes are also described. Also described are adhesive compositions and methods for making adhesive compositions having polymers or polymer blends with melt flow rates (MFRS) equal to and above 250 dg/min. at 230°C. Certain specific embodiments of the invention involve the use of a free radical initiator, e.g., a peroxide.

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