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Photochromic polymer and composition comprising photochromic polymer

US8865029B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2009
Grant dateOct 21, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L83/08
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A photochromic polymer comprising at least one siloxane oligomer and at least two photochromic groups covalently linked to one or both terminuses of the siloxane oligomer and compositions containing photochromic siloxane polymers with narrow polydispersity. The photochromic polymer enhances switching speed in rigid host polymers.

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