摘要:
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.
摘要:
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 (η0) has also been discovered.
摘要:
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.
摘要:
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.
摘要:
A process is disclosed for improving the environmental stress crack resistance and other desirable properties of impact-resistant, elastomer-modified monovinylaromatic compounds, said process utilizing a combination of polymerization initiators, including perketals and peroxycarbonates.
摘要:
Foamable polystyrene compositions with enhanced blowing agent solubility and methods of making such polystyrene compositions by incorporating a polar additive in styrenic polymer or copolymers.
摘要:
A styrenic copolymer composition including at least one alkyl acrylate and/or alkyl methacrylate comonomer, in which the styrenic copolymer composition is optically clear and has at least two times the impact strength compared to general-purpose polystyrene.
摘要:
A method of producing a polymer and layered compound composition having a high degree of exfoliation of the layered compound is disclosed. The layered compound is treated with chemicals having an affinity with the polymer or the monomer of the polymer. The monomer and the layered compound can be combined prior to polymerization. The polymer and layered compound can be combined by solution mixing in a solvent. The layered compound can also be incorporated into the mixture by compounding a polymer product with the layered compound.
摘要:
Peroxide initiators are disclosed that can be used at lower temperatures during HIPS production. Enhanced formation of graft polymers between polystyrene and polybutadiene (rubber) can be accomplished by using these lower temperature peroxide initiators that have a 1 hour half-life period at one or more temperatures from 95° C. to less than 111° C. during the pre-inversion stage. “Higher” temperature initiators are used during and/or after inversion. The use of such “low” temperature initiators improves polymerization rates and grafting values, while reducing the swell index and the amount of rubber used, thereby producing improved HIPS more rapidly and at a lower cost. Also disclosed are HIPS compositions and products produced by such “low” temperature initiators as well as a method of producing improved HIPS.
摘要:
A method of improving the color of a high impact polystyrene comprising preparing a reaction mixture comprising styrene, elastomer and at least one antioxidant, and introducing to the reaction mixture a color improving additive prior to the addition of any oxidizing agents to the reaction mixture. A high impact polystyrene comprising a color improving additive, an elastomer and at least one antioxidant wherein the color improving additive is present in the reaction process for production of the high impact polystyrene prior to the introduction of an oxidizing agent and wherein the high impact polystyrene has a 50% to 200% reduction in the Yellowness index as determined in accordance with ASTM E 313 when compared to an otherwise identical polystyrene lacking a color improving additive.
摘要翻译:一种改善高抗冲聚苯乙烯颜色的方法,包括制备包含苯乙烯,弹性体和至少一种抗氧化剂的反应混合物,并在向反应混合物中加入任何氧化剂之前向反应混合物中引入增色剂。 包含改色添加剂,弹性体和至少一种抗氧化剂的高抗冲聚苯乙烯,其中在引入氧化剂之前,用于生产高抗冲聚苯乙烯的反应过程中存在改色添加剂,其中高抗冲聚苯乙烯具有 当与没有改色添加剂的其他相同的聚苯乙烯相比时,根据ASTM E 313测定的黄度指数降低50%至200%。