Abstract:
Method of making fluoropolymers by emulsion polymerization of one or more fluorinated monomers in an aqueous phase in the presence of a fluorinated emulsifier, said method comprises adding a doping agent in a weight ratio with respect to the emulsifier of from about 1 : 2 to about 1 : 20, said doping agent has a melting point of equal or less than 30°C and a boiling point of at least about 100°C and is selected from the group consisting of fluorinated cyclic hydrocarbons, fluorinated polyoxyalkenes, fluorinated alkenes and fluorinated polyoxyalkenes.
Abstract:
Provided are fluorinated oxy-carboxylic acids, derivatives of oxy-carboxylic acids, and methods of preparing oxy-carboxylic acids and derivatives thereof.
Abstract:
The invention provides a fluorinated surfactant having formula [R f -(O) t -CHF-(CF 2 ) n -COO-] i X i+ , wherein R f represents a partially or fully fluorinated aliphatic group optionally interrupted with one or more oxygen atoms, t is 0 or 1 and n is 0 or 1, X i+ represents a cation having a valence i and i is 1, 2 or 3. The surfactant can be used in emulsion polymerization of fluoromonomers to prepare fluoropolymers.
Abstract:
The invention provides a method for recovery of an anionic fluorinated surfactant from a basic anion exchange resin having quaternary ammonium groups, the method comprising eluting the anion exchange resin with a composition comprising an ammonium salt and a water miscible organic solvent. The method according to the invention may provide one or more of the following advantages. For example, the method can be designed to allow for recovery of substantially all of the fluorinated surfactant from a basic anion exchange resin having quaternary ammonium groups. Also, the liquid used for recovering the surfactant from the anion exchange resin is a simple liquid that can be readily and cost effectively manufactured. Further the process may be carried out in a convenient and easy manner. Furthermore, the method generally does not require large amounts of the eluting composition.
Abstract:
Compounds represented by formula (Rf-Q-X) s -Z. Each Rf is independently a partially fluorinated or fully fluorinated group selected from Rf a -(O) r -CHF-(CF 2 ) n -; [Rf b -(O) t -C(L)H-CF 2 -O] m -W-; CF 3 CFH-O-(CF 2 ) p -; CF 3 -(O-CF 2 ) z -; and CF 3 -O-(CF 2 ) 3 -O-CF 2 -. Methods of reducing surface tension of a liquid, making foams, and treating a surface using the compounds are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A process for producing fluoropolymers by polymerizing at least one fluorinated monomer in a polymerization medium comprising water and selected low-telogenic hydrofluoroethers (HFEs).
Abstract:
The present invention provides a process for oligomerization of hexafluoropropylene oxide, the process comprising polymerizing a mixture of hexafluoropropylene oxide and hexafluoropropene in the presence of an aprotic organic solvent using KF as a catalyst.
Abstract:
Aqueous microemulsions obtained from a perfluorinated alkane sulphonic or carboxylic acid or salt thereof, a liquid fluorinated monomer comprising a cure-site and optionally an inert liquid and highly fluorinated hydrocarbon compound. The aqueous microemulsion may be formed by mixing together water, a perfluorinated alkane sulphonic or carboxylic acid or salt thereof, optionally an inert liquid and highly fluorinated hydrocarbon compound and a liquid fluorinated monomer having a cure-site.
Abstract:
Provided are fluorinated polyethers and polyether oils and methods of preparation. The preparation involves a catalytic oxidation process of fluorinated vinyl ethers employing free oxygen.
Abstract:
A process for producing fluoropolymers by solvent slurry polymerization of at least one fluorinated monomer in a reactor containing a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) solvent and water. The amount of fluoropolymer solids produced in the polymerization is greater than 10% by weight based on the amount of water and fluorinated liquids. The shear rate of the reactor operates above the yield point of the reaction slurry at 10% or greater fluoropolymer solids based on the amount of water and fluorinated liquids.