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Aqueous process for making fluoropolymers

US8765890B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2011
Grant dateJul 1, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L71/02
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel aqueous polymerization process for making fluoropolymer dispersions is disclosed in which non-ionic non-fluorinated emulsifier is used to produce fluoropolymer emulsions. The emulsifiers contain blocks of polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol and/or polytetramethylene glycol. The process and fluoropolymer produced contain no fluorinated surfactant. The fluoropolymers have excellent resistance to discoloration.

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