Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a telechelic diacrylate fluoropolymer and a process for manufacture of the fluoropolymer. The diacrylate copolymer is of formula CH 2 =CR'COO-(CH 2 ) n -R-(CH 2 ) n -OOCCR'=CH 2 , wherein R is selected from the group consisting of i) an oligomer comprising copolymerized units of vinylidene fluoride and perfluoro(methyl vinyl ether), ii) an oligomer comprising copolymerized units of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene, iii) an oligomer comprising copolymerized units of tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoro(methyl vinyl ether), and iv) an oligomer comprising copolymerized units of tetrafluoroethylene and a hydrocarbon olefin, R' is H or -CH 3 , n is 1-4 and wherein said oligomer has a number average molecular weight of 1000 to 25,000 daltons.
Abstract:
In a process for the manufacture of fluoroelastomers, a water-soluble polymeric coagulant is employed that is an aqueous solution of polyethyleneimine or its copolymers.
Abstract:
At least partially neutralized chlorosulfonated ethylene/alpha-olefin elastomers containing 0.5-10 weight percent chlorine and 0.25 to 5 weight percent sulfur are prepared from ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer base resins having a ratio of weight average molecular weight (Mw) to number average molecular weight (Mn) less than 3.5.
Abstract:
Compositions of fluoroelastomers containing copolymerized units of tetrafluoroethylene, propylene, a first cure site selected from the group consisting of i) trifluoroethylene, ii) 3,3,3-trifluoropropene-1, iii) 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropylene, iv) 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropylene, and v) 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, and a second cure site selected from the group consisting of i) copolymerized units of a brominated cure site monomer, ii) copolymerized units of an iodinated cure site monomer, iii) copolymerized units of a chlorinated cure site monomer, iv) brominated endgroups, v) iodinated endgroups and vi) a combination of any of i) - v) are readily curable with polyhydroxy curing systems. The resulting cured articles have a combination of excellent resistance to alkaline fluids, superior tensile properties and compression set resistance, and excellent adhesion to metal substrates. Optionally, the fluoroelastomers may be dual cured by both a polyhydroxy system and an organic peroxide system.
Abstract:
A novel semi-batch emulsion polymerization process for the production of fluoroelastomers is disclosed wherein a hydrocarbon anionic surfactant is employed as the dispersing agent. The surfactant has the formula R-L-M wherein R is an alkyl group having between 6 and 17 carbon atoms, L is selected from the group consisting of ArSO 3 - , SO 3 - , SO 4 - , PO 3 - and COO - and M is a univalent cation. Preferred surfactants are sulfonates of the formula CH 3 -(CH 2 ) n -SO 3 M, CH 3 -(CH 2 ) n -C 6 H 4 -SO 3 M, or CH 3 -(CH 2 ) n -CH=CHCH 2 -SO 3 M, where n is an integer from 6 to 17, or mixtures thereof, and M is a cation having a valence of 1. Surfactant is not introduced to the reactor until shortly after the polymerization reaction has begun.
Abstract:
An aqueous semi-batch polymerization process is disclosed for the manufacture of dipolymers of tetrafluoroethylene and 3,3,3-trifluoropropene that contain between 45 and 95 mole percent tetrafluoroethylene and between 5 and 55 mole percent 3,3,3-trifluoropropene.
Abstract:
Fluoroelastomers are disclosed that comprise copolymerized units of vinylidene fluoride and a vinyl ester of the formula CH 2 =CHOC(O)R, wherein R is a C 1 -C 4 alkyl group. In one embodiment of the invention, the fluoroelastomers further comprise copolymerized units of a perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) and, optionally, tetrafluoroethylene. In another embodiment, the vinylidene fluoride/vinyl ester fluoroelastomers further comprise hexafluoropropylene. Optionally, fluoroelastomers of the invention contain copolymerized units of a cure site monomer.
Abstract:
Perfluoroelastomers that contain high levels (i.e. about 40 mole percent or more) of perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymerized units can form stable blends with higher levels of perfluoropolyethers than can perfluoroelastomers that contain lower levels of perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) units. Thus, the former blends have better low temperature properties than the latter.
Abstract:
Cured articles are prepared from a composition that comprises a blend of a perfluoroelastomer and 51-300 phr of a semi-crystalline thermoplastic copolymer comprising copolymerized units of tetrafluoroethylene and 5-12 weight percent of a perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether). The semi-crystalline copolymer is present as particles having an average particle size greater than 100 nm.
Abstract:
A process aid for improving the processability of non-fluorinated melt processible polymers contains a fluoroelastomer having a Mooney viscosity (ML (1+10) at 121 o C) between 30 and 100 and at least two interfacial agents, one a polycaprolactone having a Mn between 2000 and 8000 and the other a polyalkylene oxide having a Mn between 3000 and 5000.