Abstract: Grafted polyethylene polymers and copolymers are reactively extruded to achieve enhanced rheological properties. The utilization of an oligomeric or polymeric wax in the reactive extrusion process with functionalized agents, results in improved rheological characteristics of the grafted polymer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 16, 2017
Date of Patent:
August 18, 2020
Assignee:
SACO AEI POLMERS, INC.
Inventors:
Jeffrey Jacob Cernohous, David Geraint Roberts, Neil R. Granlund