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Polycarbonate and process for producing the same

US8487038B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 22, 2008
Grant dateJul 16, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09D175/06
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to polycarbonate containing a dianhydrohexitol residue, obtainable from a polysaccharide, and a polyol residue, wherein the polycarbonate comprises between 0.2 and 5 mmol hydroxyl groups per gram polymer. The polycarbonate may be branched and comprises functional groups that can react with suitable crosslinkers. The polycarbonate can be used in for example coating compositions.

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