摘要:
A process for reducing the residual monomer level of a polymer latex prepared by emulsion polymerization comprises exposing the latex in a separate vessel from that in which the main polymerization has been carried out to conditions under which free radicals are produced by a secondary catalyst added to the latex, the said catalyst being oil soluble or having an oil soluble component. In a preferred embodiment a polymer latex prepared by the emulsion polymerization of styrene alone or a mixture containing styrene having a residual styrene level not exceeding 0.1% based on latex volume may be obtained.
摘要:
An emulsion polymerization process comprises subjecting an intimate aqueous dispersion of monomer material comprising at least one vinyl aromatic monomer, optionally with unsaturated nitrile or conjugated diene comonomer to a rapid polymerization, preferably adiabatic, in the presence of a particular emulsifier system in a continuous flow agitated reaction carried out at 80.degree. C. to 100.degree. C. The thermoplastic product in latex form is continuously removed and is ideal for use in reinforcing rubber latices. An advantage is that a small reactor may be used to obtain a large throughput.
摘要:
A process for preparing a carboxylated latex containing an N-alkylolamide of an unsaturated carboxylic acid comprises carrying out the polymerization reaction in two or more stages in which the majority (or all) of the N-alkylolamide monomer is supplied to the second stage. The reaction may be carried out using a batch procedure but a continuous reaction is preferred. The product latex is particularly suitable for paper and textile applications and especially for use in paper coating compositions.