Peroxy Carbonate Patents (Class 526/230.5)
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Patent number: 9193857Abstract: Provided are a resin blend for forming a layer-separated structure, a pellet, a method of preparing a resin article using the same and a resin article. The resin blend may include a first resin, and a second resin that comprises an acrylic copolymer containing a silica particle and has a molecular weight distribution of 1 to 2.5. The resin blend can improve surface characteristics of a resin article. Also, the resin blend can realize excellent scratch resistance of a resin article. Further, since an additional coating is not required for manufacturing a resin article, a manufacturing time and/or cost can be reduced, and productivity can be increased.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Jin Young Ryu, Houng Sik Yoo, Hak Shin Kim, Eun Joo Choi, Young Jun Hong
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Patent number: 9035002Abstract: The invention relates to free-radical polymerization and free-radical cross-linking and more particularly provides a process of free-radical polymerization or cross-linking wherein at least one polymerizable monomer or at least one compound to be cross-linked is contacted in the presence of at least one selected organic peroxides, characterized in that the organic peroxide is prepared continuously by an ex situ process with the aid of a closed plate exchanger. In the process according to the invention, it's possible to introduce the above selected organic peroxide continuously during the polymerization or cross-linking reaction.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2007Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Arkema FranceInventors: Sandra Grimaldi, Jean-Marc Corpart
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Publication number: 20140163126Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a polypropylene composition comprising a polypropylene base resin, the polypropylene composition having —a XHU content of less than 1.25 wt.-%; —a F30 melt strength of at least 30 cN, determined in the Rheotens test at 200° C.; and —a melt extensibility v30 of at least 200 m/s, determined in the Rheotens test at 200° C. In another aspect the present invention is concerned with a polypropylene composition having an MFR (2.16 kg, 230° C., ISO 1133) of 1.0 to 5.0 g/10 min comprising a polypropylene base resin, the polypropylene base resin being obtainable by producing an intermediate polypropylene having an MFR (2.16 kg, 230° C., ISO 1133) of 0.5 to 2.5 g/10 min in the presence of an asymmetric catalyst; mixing the intermediate polypropylene with peroxide and at least one diene at a temperature of 20 to 90° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: BOREALIS AGInventors: Anh Tuan Tran, Katja Klimke, Hermann Braun, Susana Filipe
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Patent number: 8722828Abstract: A process (1) for producing a cycloolefin resin film comprising the steps of: the step (I) of mixing a cycloolefin monomer and a metathesis polymerization catalyst to prepare a polymerizable composition (A); the step (II) of coating or impregnating the supporting body with the polymerizable composition (A) at once after the step (I), and the step (III) of polymerizing the polymerizable composition (A) by polymerization; and a process (2) for producing a cycloolefin polymer sheet or film with the thickness of 1 mm or less comprising polymerizing a reactive solution containing a ruthenium complex catalyst, having a hetero atom-containing carbene compound as a ligand, and a cycloolefin monomer by ring-opening metathesis bulk polymerization, wherein the polymerization of the cycloolefin monomer is completed by heating the reactive solution to 100° C. or higher at the heating rate of 20° C./min or more.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2004Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Zeon CorporationInventor: Tomoo Sugawara
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Patent number: 8691926Abstract: A polymerization curable composition prepared by blending specific amounts of a photochromic compound and a specific light stabilizer such as bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidyl)sebacate with monomer components including a specific bifunctional monomer having a structure that two phenylene groups are bonded together by a specific group, such as 2,2-bis(4-methacryloyloxypolyethoxyphenyl)propane, a polyfunctional polymerizable monomer having a functionality of 3 or more such as trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate, and a monomer other than these in a specific ratio. The polymerization curable composition provides a cured product having excellent photochromic properties such as fast fading rate and sufficiently high drilling strength that allows for its use in rimless spectacles and has high long-term storage stability.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2005Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Tokuyama CorporationInventors: Nobuyuki Tanaka, Junji Momoda
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Patent number: 8455572Abstract: This invention relates to the fields of polymer chemistry, materials science and ophthalmology. More particularly it relates to optical components and method(s) of preparing same from hydrophobic acrylic (HA) monomer(s) that exhibit reduced or eliminated glistenings when implanted in a patient's eye. The method of this invention uses a mixture of one or more low temperature initiators (LTI) combined with one or more high temperature initiators (HTI), to polymerize one or more HA monomers to produce an optical HA polymer which, when used to manufacture an optical component and implanted as with an intraocular lens (IOL), exhibit reduced glistenings to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Key Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Khalid Mentak
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Publication number: 20130090439Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of producing polymerized 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (poly-1234yf) using one or a combination of the techniques provided herein. In certain embodiments, such techniques include (1) emulsion polymerization; (2) suspension polymerization; (3) solution polymerization; (4) supercritical carbon dioxide polymerization; (5) transition metal catalyzed polymerization; (6) radiation or thermal polymerization; and combinations thereof. A wide array of initiators, catalysts, and solvents may be used in such polymerization processes and may include, but are not limited to, (1) radical initiators; (2) ionic initiators; and (3) single-site and multiple-site catalysts.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventor: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
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Publication number: 20130082220Abstract: Provided is a polymerizable composition including (meth)acrylate monomers having at least two sulfide (—S—) linkages in the monomer. The polymerizable compositions include a first (meth)acrylate monomer represented by the following Formula (I), where L1 is selected from a multivalent optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group optionally interrupted with at least one of —C(O)—, —S—, —O— and combinations thereof, and a divalent linking group represented by the following Formula (A). In Formula (A), Y is O or S. Also in Formula (I), L2 is independently for each n a divalent optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group optionally interrupted with at least one of —O— and —S—, R1 is independently selected for each n from hydrogen and methyl, and n is from 2 to 6. The polymerizable compositions also may include a polymerization moderator. Also provided are polymerizates including photochromic articles and optical elements prepared from such polymerizable compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO, INC.Inventors: Robert D. Herold, Nina V. Bojkova, Marvin J. Graham, Charles R. Hickenboth, Gregory J. McCollum, William H. Retsch, JR., Hongying Zhou
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Publication number: 20120322965Abstract: A method for producing polymer particles includes a preparation step for preparing a first oily liquid containing an oily olefin monomer, a radical polymerization initiator, and an iodine molecule; a synthesis step for obtaining a second oily liquid containing at least an iodine compound produced by a reaction between a radical generated by cleavage of the radical polymerization initiator and the iodine molecule in the first oily liquid; a suspension step for obtaining an oil droplet of the second oily liquid by suspending the second oily liquid in an aqueous solution containing an oxidizing agent, an acid, and a dispersant; and a polymerization step for polymerizing the oily olefin monomer in the oil droplet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Shinnosuke Koji, Takayuki Hiratani, Kazumichi Nakahama
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Patent number: 8283431Abstract: The invention pertains to a process to polymerize one or more monomers wherein at most 90% w/w of a safely useable amount of a first initiator is used and a second initiator is dosed at least after the start of the polymerization, in an amount such that essentially the full cooling capacity of the polymerization reactor is used, resulting in a cost efficient process to make polymers, particularly polymers comprising polymerized vinyl chloride.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2004Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Akzo Nobel NVInventors: Hans Westmijze, Lambertus Meulenbrugge, Koen Antoon Kornelis Vanduffel, Andreas Petrus Van Swieten
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Patent number: 8110127Abstract: A photochromic coating exhibiting improved performance and photochromic lenses made using the coating. The coating has excellent photochromic darkening and fatigue properties. The coating formulation is made from a monomer blend having at least two different types of monomers. A metal salt catalyst is used along with an initiator. An antioxidant is used in combination with a hindered amine light stabilizer. The coating is suitable for use in an in-mold coating process.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2009Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignees: Essilor International (Compagnie Generale d'Optique), Transitions Optical, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Berzon, Leo Charles Collett
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Patent number: 8093332Abstract: Disclosed are high impact polystyrenes prepared using mixed initiators. The mixed initiators include at least one grafting initiator and one non-grafting initiator. The high impact polystyrenes prepared therewith have a continuous polystyrene phase and dispersed therein particles of rubber predominantly having a honeycomb structure of rubber with polystyrene inclusions.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2003Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Fina Technology, Inc.Inventors: Jose M. Sosa, Billy J. Ellis
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Patent number: 8048974Abstract: The invention relates to a acrylated-based optical coating composition containing an organic peroxide initiator which presents a low yellowness level. The initiator has a range of free radical energy that is below a predetermined level. The cure process is controlled by the use a catalyst and a low energy initiator to avoid deleterious reactions that can increase yellowness. The composition is well suited to be applied to a lens and cured in the mold to form a coating with reduced yellowness having high adhesion and abrasion-resistant properties. A dye can be introduced into the composition to form a tinted lens.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Essilor International (Compagnie Generale d'OptiqueInventor: Ronald Berzon
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Publication number: 20110166248Abstract: The present invention provides a reactive hydrophilic copolymer consisting essentially of units formed by ethylenically unsaturated hydrophilic monomers and units of formula (I) or (II) formed by ethylenically unsaturated monomers having alkoxy silane functional groups in a random order: wherein the copolymer has a molecular weight of at least 50,000, and wherein R1, R2 and R3 can be the same or different and are independently selected from H or C1-3 alkyl; R is C1-3 alkyl; X, Y and Z can be the same or different and are independently selected from R? or OR?, provided that at least one of X, Y and Z is OR?; R? is H or C1-3 alkyl; and the equivalent ratio of the units formed by ethylenically unsaturated hydrophilic monomers to the units of formula (I) or (II) is within the range of 5/1 to 200/1. The present invention also provides silicone hydrogel compositions comprising the reactive hydrophilic copolymer of the present invention and ocular articles made therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventors: Yu-Fang HSU, Ching-Ping HUANG, Chia-Chang LIU
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Publication number: 20100330317Abstract: The present invention describes the synthesis of new fluorinated elastomers with very low glass transition temperatures (Tg), a good resistance to bases, gasoline and other carburants and good workability properties, these elastomers contain hexafluoropropene (HFP), perfluoro(4-methyl-3,6-dioxaoct-7-ene) sulfonyl fluoride (PFSO2F), vinylidene fluoride (VDF) and/or at least one fluorinated alkene and/or one vinyl perfluorinated ether. In a precise case, they are prepared by radical polymerisation of HFP and PFSO2F or by radical terpolymerisation HFP, PFSO2F and VDF in the presence of different organic initiator, such as peroxides, peresters or diazo compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: HYDRO-QUEBECInventors: Bruno Michel AMEDURI, Michel Armand, Mario Boucher, Abdellatif Manseri
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Patent number: 7763690Abstract: A process for producing peroxydicarbonates comprising first reacting at least one inorganic peroxide with at least one alkali metal hydroxide to form at least one alkali metal peroxide. The at least one alkali metal peroxide is added to a mixture of at least one haloformate, at least one dispersant and water. The mixture is homogenized during the entire reaction to form a peroxydicarbonate. The peroxydicarbonate is dispersed as small droplets of from 1 to 10 microns in size in the aqueous mixture. The entire mixture is added to a polymerization reactor containing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer. The peroxydicarbonate functions as the free radical initiator to polymerize the monomer. The peroxydicarbonate is substantially free of organic solvents and plasticizers. The resulting polymers are of high quality.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2004Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Oxy Vinyls, LPInventor: Ross James Cozens
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Patent number: 7759438Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous dispersion polymerization process for preparing a (co)polymer wherein an organic peroxide is used as initiator (as a source of free radicals) during the polymerization process in conjunction with an effective amount of an organic peroxide stabilizing additive (controlling agent). The invention also relates to formulations comprising an organic peroxide and an effective amount of an organic peroxide stabilizing additive suitable for use in said polymerization process. The invention finally relates to 10 (co)polymers obtainable by the dispersion polymerization process.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2004Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.Inventors: Johannes Jacobus Theodorus De Jong, Johannes Willibrordus Antonius Overkamp, Andreas Petrus Van Swieten, Koen Antoon Kornelis Vanduffel, Hans Westmijze
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Publication number: 20100168355Abstract: An acrylic copolymer with high heat-resistance is provided. The acrylic copolymer includes repeat units of a monomer of Formula (1) and repeat units of a methacrylic monomer derivative: wherein x is 1-3 and y is 0-3. The acrylic copolymer possesses high heat-resistance and low water absorptivity. The invention also provides a method for preparing the acrylic copolymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Kuo-Chen Shih, Mao-Lin Hsueh, Yi-Zhen Chen
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Patent number: 7691953Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing polyvinyl chloride which includes mixing a vinyl chloride solution with an initiator solution in at least one high shear mixing device comprising at least one rotor/stator set producing a rotor tip speed of at least 5.1 m/sec (1000 ft/min), to form a polymerization mixture; and allowing the mixture to polymerize by free radical polymerization to form polyvinyl chloride. The polymerization mixture may be subjected to free radical polymerization conditions comprising a temperature in the range of about 20° C. to about 230° C. In some embodiments, the high shear mixing device produces a shear rate of at least 20,000 s?1. A system for carrying out the method is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2008Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: H R D CorporationInventors: Abbas Hassan, Ebrahim Bagherzadeh, Rayford G. Anthony, Gregory Borsinger, Aziz Hassan
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Publication number: 20090310285Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing polythiophene dispersions or for in situ deposition of polythiophenes. The dispersion is prepared by oxidative polymerizing of a thiophene or thiophene derivative, wherein an oxidizing agent is used and is at least one organic peroxidic compound excluding diacyl peroxide. The invention also relates to the use of specific organic peroxides as oxidizing agents in the oxidative polymerization of thiophenes. The invention further relates to a process to process a conductive layer and the use of the conductive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2007Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: H.C. Starck GmbHInventors: Knud Reuter, Stephen Kirchmeyer, Udo Merker, Peter Wilfried Loevenich, Timo Meyer-Friedrichsen
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Publication number: 20090311531Abstract: The present invention relates to a large-sized vinyl chloride seed with an average particle size of 0.65 to 1.5 ?m, a vinyl chloride resin with improved low-viscosity properties, and preparation methods thereof. The preparation of the large-sized vinyl chloride seed includes adding a vinyl chloride monomer, an emulsifier, and a polymerization initiator to an aqueous medium; homogenizing the mixed solution using a rotor-stator type homogenizer; and subjecting the resultant monomer droplets to a polymerization reaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2009Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Kyung Seog Youk, Hyun Jin Shin, Han Hong Kim
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Patent number: 7605216Abstract: A method of reducing a content of a residual styrene monomer in a polyol utilizes a polyol, a peroxide, an adjustment of temperature, and an application of a vacuum to separate the residual styrene monomer from the polyol. The residual styrene monomer is classified as a volatile organic compound. The peroxide includes monoperoxycarbonates and peroxyketals. Peroxide radicals, present in the peroxide, react with and polymerize the residual styrene monomer to form a polymer having decreased volatility. Applying the vacuum physically separates the residual styrene monomer from the polyol by increasing a vapor pressure of the residual styrene monomer. Separating the residual styrene monomer from the polyol forms an improved polyol which includes less than 20 parts per million of the residual styrene monomer in the polyol.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2004Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignee: BASF CorporationInventors: Karl R. Gust, Joseph P. Borst, Heinz P. Plaumann
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Patent number: 7572873Abstract: Golf ball components, such as cores, intermediate layers, and covers, formed with compositions including precursors with acrylate functionality crosslinked with a curing agent.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2006Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Mitchell E. Lutz, Manjari Kuntimaddi
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Patent number: 7514516Abstract: Disclosed are novel non-linear vinyl polymers comprised of a multifunctional peroxide, and a cross-linking agent and/or a chain transfer agent, and methods of making such polymers having: at least 0.03 branches/1000 backbone carbons; linear portions with a molecular weight (Mw) of 350,000 or less; 0.2 to 3.0 branches/molecule; or, a Mz/Mw of from 1.7 to 5.7. Methods of quantifying branching are disclosed using a linear reference having 0.0 to 0.06 branches/1000 backbone carbons along with SEC techniques and measurements of molecular weight, molecular size, and concentration. Also discovered is a vinyl polymer resin comprised of from 0.1 to 50 weight percent of non-linear polymers having at least 0.06 branches/1000 backbone carbons, where branching is measured using a heat polymerized polystyrene having from 0.0 to 0.06 branches/1000 backbone carbons as a linear reference.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2005Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Fina Technology, Inc.Inventors: Brad Stiles, Jose M. Sosa, Cyril Chevillard, Aron Griffith, Jay L. Reimers
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Publication number: 20090088533Abstract: Monomers corresponding to the formula Z2C?CWX(CY2)nCN, in which X represents an atom of oxygen or another atom, Z and Y represent an atom of hydrogen or fluorine, W represents an atom of hydrogen or fluorine or a CF3 group and n is a natural integer between 0 and 10 inclusively. Because of the novel methods of copolymerization and crosslinking, these monomers make it possible to produce fluorosulphonated nitrile elastomers having very low glass transition temperatures (Tg).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Applicant: HYDRO-QUEBECInventors: Bruno Michel Ameduri, Abdellatif Manseri, Mario Boucher
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Publication number: 20090076234Abstract: The invention relates to free-radical polymerization and free-radical cross-linking and more particularly provides a process of free-radical polymerization or cross-linking wherein at least one polymerizable monomer or at least one compound to be cross-linked is contacted in the presence of at least one selected organic peroxides, characterized in that the organic peroxide is prepared continuously by an ex situ process with the aid of a closed plate exchanger. In the process according to the invention, it's possible to introduce the above selected organic peroxide continuously during the polymerization or cross-linking reaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2007Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: Arkema FranceInventors: Sandra Grimaldi, Jean-Marc Corpart
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Publication number: 20090053652Abstract: Photoresist compositions are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2007Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: Srinivasan Chakrapani, Munirathna Padmanaban, Muthiah Thiyagarajan, Takanori Kudo, David L. Rentkiewicz
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Patent number: 7446074Abstract: The invention relates to highly concentrated aqueous emulsions of peroxides comprising an anti-freeze agent, a polyvinyl acetate with a degree of hydrolysis between 45 and 80%, and optionally a non-ionic surfactant with an HLB value greater than 10 selected from alkylene oxide block-copolymers, ethoxylated fatty alcohols, and ethoxyfated fatty acids. The emulsions have a low COD value and are safe, storage stable, and generally applicable.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2003Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.Inventors: Johannes Jacobus Theodorus De Jong, Boen Ho O, Hans Westmijze
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Patent number: 7300982Abstract: A process for producing a modified polyethylene resin, which comprises the step of melt kneading at least: (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyethylene resin, (B) from 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of: (B1) a compound having in its molecule (i) at least one carbon-carbon double or triple bond and (ii) at least one polar group, and (B2) a compound having in its molecule (iii) an OR group and (iv) at least two specific functional groups, and (C) from 0.01 to 20 parts by weight of an organic peroxide having a decomposition temperature of from 50 to 115° C., at which temperature a half-life thereof is 1 minute.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2004Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, LimitedInventors: Shinichi Kondo, Takashi Sanada
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Patent number: 7232867Abstract: There is provided a process for producing a vinyl chloride-based polymer, in which a suspension polymerization of either vinyl chloride monomer, or a mixture of vinyl chloride monomer and another copolymerizable monomer, is conducted in a polymerization vessel fitted with a reflux condenser, the process including the steps of: (A) adding to the reaction mixture a high-activity, oil-soluble polymerization initiator, with a 10-hour half life temperature of no more than 40° C. at a concentration of 0.1 mol/L in benzene, for a specified time within a period from the commencement of heat removal using the reflux condenser through to completion of the polymerization, and (B) adding an antioxidant either continuously or intermittently to the reaction mixture at least during the period from the commencement of addition of the high-activity, oil-soluble polymerization initiator through to completion of that addition.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2004Date of Patent: June 19, 2007Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Makoto Ooura, Tadashi Amano
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Patent number: 7132485Abstract: The invention relates to a suspension polymerization process for the preparation of styrene-containing (co)polymers, wherein the process comprises the steps of continuously or semi-continuously dosing an initiator to the reaction mixture, said initiator having a specified half-life at the temperature of the reaction mixture to which it is dosed. The invention further relates to styrene based (co)polymer obtainable by said process, and to the use of said styrene (co)polymer in a shaping process.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2004Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.Inventors: Hendrikus Gerardus Boevenbrink, Frans Johannes Hoogesteger
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Patent number: 7112637Abstract: There is provided a process for producing a vinyl chloride-based polymer, in which a suspension polymerization of either vinyl chloride monomer, or a mixture of vinyl chloride monomer and another copolymerizable monomer, is conducted in a polymerization vessel fitted with a reflux condenser, the process including the steps of: (A) adding to the reaction mixture a high-activity, oil-soluble polymerization initiator, with a 10-hour half life temperature of no more than 40° C. at a concentration of 0.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2004Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Makoto Ooura, Tadashi Amano
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Patent number: 7077964Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing novel, monodisperse ion exchangers having chelating functional groups, and their use for adsorbing metal compounds, in particular, heavy metal compounds and noble metal compounds, and also for extracting alkaline-earth metals from saline solutions from alkali metal chloride electrolysis.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2003Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: Bayer AktiengesellschaftInventors: Reinhold Klipper, Werner Strüver, Ulrich Schnegg, Bruno Hees, Bernhard Lehmann, Holger Lütjens
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Patent number: 7053161Abstract: A process for producing organic peroxide initiators useful in the polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers. The process for making the organic peroxides includes forming an aqueous emulsion of the organic peroxide. The organic peroxide is dispersed as small droplets of from 1 to 10 microns in size in the aqueous emulsion. The organic peroxide may be added to a polymerization reactor containing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer. The organic peroxide functions as a free radical initiator to polymerize the monomer. The organic peroxide may be substantially free of organic solvents and plasticizers. The resulting polymers are of high quality.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2005Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Oxy Vinyls, L.P.Inventors: Ross J. Cozens, Qi Wang, M. Fredrick V. Glock, Jr., Daniel A. Zust
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Patent number: 7041733Abstract: It has been discovered that certain compounds serve as particle size regulators when employed together with peroxide initiators for the polymerization of vinylaromatic monomers in the presence of diene polymers. Suitable compounds that can control particle size include, but are not necessarily limited to, cobalt naphthenate, zinc naphthenate, iron octoate, calcium octoate, zinc octoate, zinc neodecanoate, potassium octoate, copper naphthenate, calcium versalate, and the like. Use of these metal carboxylates when vinylaromatic monomers are polymerized in the presence of polybutadienes and peroxide initiators results in reduced polybutadiene particles. Grafting and morphology characteristics may also be improved.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2003Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Fina Technology, Inc.Inventors: Cyril Chevillard, Jose M. Sosa
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Patent number: 7015295Abstract: A method for bulk polymerization of monomers having a polymerizable unsaturated bond consisting mainly of an alkyl acrylate, which comprises adding a polymerization initiator having a 10 hours half-life temperature of 41.0° C. or below to the monomers in an amount of 0.0001 to 0.5 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the monomers to initiate polymerization of the monomers, allowing after the reaction initiation the temperature of the reaction mixture to reach a maximum of 100 to 140° C. by the self-exotherm of the reaction system due to the consumption of the polymerization initiator, and thereby polymerizing 15 to 50% by weight of the monomers used.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2000Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd.Inventors: Youichi Takizawa, Tetsuya Yoshida
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Patent number: 7009011Abstract: A stable free radical process for preparing a polymer having acid anhydride functionality includes heating a mixture comprised of a stable free radical agent, maleic anhydride or derivative thereof, and at least one polymerizable electron donor monomer to initiate exothermic reaction and during exotherm of the reaction, adding additional amounts of stable free radical agent to control the reaction temperature. The mixture may also include a stable free radical initiator. In the mixture, the maleic anhydride or derivative thereof preferably comprises from about 10% to about 70%, molar basis, of a total amount of the maleic anhydride or derivative thereof and the at least one polymerizable electron donor monomer. Typically, the heating is to a temperature of from about 100° C. to about 160° C., and the rate of addition of the additional amounts of stable free radical agent is adjusted to control the reaction temperature to be about 160° C. or less.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2005Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventor: Barkev Keoshkerian
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Patent number: 6995221Abstract: A process for producing organic peroxide initiators useful in the polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers. The process for making the organic peroxides includes forming an aqueous emulsion of the organic peroxide. The organic peroxide is dispersed as small droplets of from 1 to 10 microns in size in the aqueous emulsion. The organic peroxide may be added to a polymerization reactor containing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer. The organic peroxide functions as a free radical initiator to polymerize the monomer. The organic peroxide may be substantially free of organic solvents and plasticizers. The resulting polymers are of high quality.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2003Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Oxy Vinyls, L.P.Inventors: Ross J. Cozens, Qi Wang, M. Frederick V. Glock, Jr., Daniel A. Zust
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Patent number: 6972311Abstract: It has been discovered that improved polystyrene products may be obtained by polymerizing styrene in the presence of at least one multifunctional initiator, at least one chain transfer agent, and at least one cross-linking agent. The presence of the multifunctional initiator tends to cause more branched structures in the polystyrene. A mathematical model that helps optimize the levels of these additives for given molecular weights, melt flow indices (MFIs) and zero shear viscosities (?0) has also been discovered.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2003Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: Fina Technology, Inc.Inventors: Cyril Chevillard, Jose M. Sosa, Aron Griffith, Jay Reimers
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Patent number: 6846888Abstract: Thermally stabilized initiator compositions comprising: (a) at least one dialkyl peroxydicarbonate, and (b) a stabilizing effective amount of a compound of Structure I: wherein R1 and R2 are as defined in the summary of the invention section, processes for their preparation and use are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2002Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: ATOFINA Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Barbara L. Stainbrook, Michael S. Mendolia, Terry N. Myers, Peter A. Callais, Joseph M. Brennan
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Publication number: 20040249097Abstract: A process for producing organic peroxide initiators useful in the polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers. The process for making the organic peroxides includes forming an aqueous emulsion of the organic peroxide. The organic peroxide is dispersed as small droplets of from 1 to 10 microns in size in the aqueous emulsion. The organic peroxide may be added to a polymerization reactor containing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer. The organic peroxide functions as a free radical initiator to polymerize the monomer. The organic peroxide may be substantially free of organic solvents and plasticizers. The resulting polymers are of high quality.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Ross J. Cozens, Qi Wang, M. Frederick V. Glock, Daniel A. Zust
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Publication number: 20040242827Abstract: It has been discovered that improved polystyrene products may be obtained by polymerizing styrene in the presence of at least one multifunctional initiator, at least one chain transfer agent, and at least one cross-linking agent. The presence of the multifunctional initiator tends to cause more branched structures in the polystyrene. A mathematical model that helps optimize the levels of these additives for given molecular weights, melt flow indices (MFIs) and zero shear viscosities (&eegr;0) has also been discovered.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2003Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: Cyril Chevillard, Jose M. Sosa, Aron Griffith, Jay Reimers
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Patent number: 6812302Abstract: A process for preparing a liquid rubber composition comprises: (a) Forming a reaction mixture of (i) from 1.0 to 99.999 weight percent of the reaction mixture of at least one C1-C20 alkyl acrylate monomer; and (ii) from 0.001 to 20 weight percent of the reaction mixture of at least one aromatic-containing initiator; (b) charging the reaction mixture into a reactor maintained at a reaction temperature of up to 400° C.; and (c) polymerizing said monomer with said aromatic-containing initiator to form a liquid rubber with polymer chains having at least one non-functional aromatic end-group.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2002Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventor: Edward Ewart La Fleur
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Patent number: 6812313Abstract: A polymer comprises polymer chains having a glass transition temperature of less than 25° C. and a weight average molecular weight of less than 20,000 wherein the polymer chains contain at least one non-functional aromatic end-group. The polymer is miscible in the uncured state of said thermoset resins and immiscible in the cured state of the thermoset resins.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2002Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventor: Edward Ewart La Fleur
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Patent number: 6803436Abstract: The invention relates to a method to safely produce, handle and transport packaged organic peroxide formulations comprising a reactive phlegmatiser and to the use of such packaged material in polymerisation and polymer modification processes, particularly the high-pressure (co)polymerisation process of ethylene and/or the suspension (co)polymerisation process of styrene.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2001Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.Inventors: Petrus Paulus Waanders, Bart Fischer, Johannes Isodorus Roes
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Patent number: 6770716Abstract: It has been discovered that certain compounds serve as polymerization accelerators when employed together with peroxide initiators for the polymerization of vinylaromatic monomers. Suitable accelerators that increase the rate of decomposition of the peroxide initiator include, but are not necessarily limited to, hydroperoxides and/or metallic salts. Representative examples of suitable hydroperoxide accelerators include t-butyl hydroperoxide (TBH), cumyl hydroperoxide, and p-isopropyl cumyl hydroperoxide, whereas suitable metallic salt accelerators include cobalt naphthenate and cobalt acetoacetonate. Use of these accelerators when vinylaromatic monomers are polymerized in the presence of polybutadienes and peroxide initiators results in an increase in grafting as compared with similar copolymers made without the accelerator.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2003Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignee: Fina Technology, Inc.Inventors: Jose M. Sosa, Cyril Chevillard
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Patent number: 6770719Abstract: A process for producing peroxydicarbonates comprising first reacting at least one inorganic peroxide with at least one alkali metal hydroxide to form at least one alkali metal peroxide. The at least one alkali metal peroxide is added to a mixture of at least one haloformate, at least one dispersant and water. The mixture is homogenized during the entire reaction to form a peroxydicarbonate. The peroxydicarbonate is dispersed as small droplets of from 1 to 10 microns in size in the aqueous mixture. The entire mixture is added to a polymerization reactor containing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer. The peroxydicarbonate functions as the free radical initiator to polymerize the monomer. The peroxydicarbonate is substantially free of organic solvents and plasticizers. The resulting polymers are of high quality.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2002Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignee: Oxy Vinyls, L.P.Inventor: Ross James Cozens
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Patent number: 6740718Abstract: The invention relates to a method of forming carbon monoxide-containing polymers from multi-component syngas feeds and at least one vinyl comonomer. Feeds useful in the practice of the invention comprise ethylene in an amount ranging from about 5 to about 40 mole %, carbon monoxide is an amount ranging from about 1 to about 40 mole %, hydrogen in an amount ranging from about 4 to about 55 mole %, carbon dioxide in an amount ranging from about 3 to about 10 mole %, and methane in an amount ranging from about 4 to about 85 mole %. The feed may also include acetylene in an amount ranging up to about 10 mole %. The feed may contain at least one free radical-polymerizable vinyl comonomer, or a cofeed containing such a comonomer can be used.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2002Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Abhimanyu O. Patil, Donald N. Schulz, Raymond A. Cook, Michael G. Matturro
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Publication number: 20040082744Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing novel, monodisperse ion exchangers having chelating functional groups, and their use for adsorbing metal compounds, in particular, heavy metal compounds and noble metal compounds, and also for extracting alkaline-earth metals from saline solutions from alkali metal chloride electrolysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Reinhold Klipper, Werner Struver, Ulrich Schnegg, Bruno Hees, Bernhard Lehmann, Holger Lutjens
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Publication number: 20040024236Abstract: The invention relates to peroxide compositions that are phlegmatised with a specific unsaturated phlegmatising agent. The phlegmatised peroxide compositions are optionally stabilised. In addition, the invention relates to the safe handling of these peroxide compositions and the use of these peroxide compositions in polymerisation processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: Koen Antoon Kornelis Vanduffel, Marinus Catharinus Tammer, Petrus Paulus Waanders, Andreas Petrus Van Swieten