Abstract:
The invention relates to a process for preparing concentrated solutions of polymerization inhibitor, that can be used for the production, purification and storage of monomer compositions. This process comprises a step in which at least one polymerization inhibitor in the molten state is mixed with a solvent.
Abstract:
A process for unloading a container containing an oxidizable compound having a melting point Tm greater than 15° C. is described. This process comprises the steps consisting in heating the container using a heating means until the oxidizable compound is liquid, the temperature of the heating means remaining less than or equal to Tm+105° C., and then unloading the oxidizable compound in the liquid state. A process for handling such an oxidizable compound, comprising this unloading step, and also a device enabling this process to be carried out, are also proposed.
Abstract:
The invention describes a composition that inhibits the polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, including at least 98% by weight of 4-tert-butylcatechol (4-TBC), 0.03% to 0.2% by weight of catechol (PC), and at least one impurity selected among 3-tert-butylcatechol, tert-butylhydroquinone, 3,5-di-tert-butylcatechol and mixture thereof, the total quantity of said impurities and of the PC being 0.1% to 0.8% by weight of said composition. The invention also describes a method for removing in said polymerization-inhibiting composition present in a mixture including at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer.