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Process and composition for polymerizing and curing methyl methacrylate monomer-polymer syrups in the presence of metal salts of hemi-peresters of maleic acid
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1978-05-25
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Granted: 1980-02-12
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Expires: 1998-05-25
Abstract
Abstract In the use of certain meal salts of the hemi-perester of maleic acid as catalysts for the polymerization and curing of ethylenically unsaturated monomers and of methyl methacrylate-containing syrups the addition of an activator such as sodium bisulfite provides a substantial reduction in the curing time. The process is relatively insensitive to the amount of filler used. The salts of maleic hemi-peresters, in combination with the activators, are also useful for polymerizing ethylenically unsaturated monomers.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald S. Dudinyak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:09
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08F; C08F265/00; C08F265/04; C08F265/06; C08F4/00; C08F4/40; C08K; C08K3/00; C08K3/30; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31551; Y10T428/31616; Y10T428/31645; Y10T428/31649; Y10T428/31678; Y10T428/31681; Y10T428/31692; Y10T428/31699; Y10T428/31703; Y10T428/31786; Y10T428/31855; Y10T428/3188; Y10T428/31895; Y10T428/31971
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
An improved process for preparing a cured polymeric article which includes curing a mixture consisting essentially of (a) a syrup containing 10-40% by weight of a methyl methacrylate polymer, having an inherent viscosity of 0.25-1.0, in monomeric methyl methacrylate, said polymer being selected from the group consisting of methyl methacrylate homopolymer and copolymers of methyl methacrylate with α,β-ethylenically unsaturated compounds; (b) at least some inert additive, in an amount up to 85% by weight, based on the weight of (a) plus (b); and (c) a small amount of a metal salt of a hemiperester of maleic acid having the formula ##STR3## wherein Me is a metal selected from the group consisting of Group IA metals, Group IIA metals, zinc, lead, cobalt, nickel, manganese and copper; X is an integer having a value of from 1 to the valence of the metal; and R is a saturated tertiary alkyl radical wherein the improvement comprises the presence of a salt of an oxo acid of sulfur activator selected from the group consisting of bisulfite, metabisulfite and thiosulfate salts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
An improved process for preparing a cured polymeric article which includes curing a mixture consisting essentially of (a) a syrup containing 10-40% by weight of a methyl methacrylate polymer, having an inherent viscosity of 0.25-1.0, in monomeric methyl methacrylate, said polymer being selected from the group consisting of methyl methacrylate homopolymer and copolymers of methyl methacrylate with α,β-ethylenically unsaturated compounds; (b) at least some inert additive, in an amount up to 85% by weight, based on the weight of (a) plus (b); and (c) a small amount of a metal salt of a hemiperester of maleic acid having the formula ##STR3## wherein Me is a metal selected from the group consisting of Group IA metals, Group IIA metals, zinc, lead, cobalt, nickel, manganese and copper; X is an integer having a value of from 1 to the valence of the metal; and R is a saturated tertiary alkyl radical wherein the improvement comprises the presence of a salt of an oxo acid of sulfur activator selected from the group consisting of bisulfite, metabisulfite and thiosulfate salts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
169 words
An improved mixture for preparing polymeric articles consisting essentially of (a) a syrup containing 10-40% by weight of a methyl methacrylate polymer, having an inherent viscosity of 0.25-1.0, in monomeric methyl methacrylate, said polymer being selected from the group consisting of methyl methacrylate homopolymer and copolymers of methyl methacrylate with α,β-ethylenically unsaturated compounds; (b) at least some inert additive, in an amount up to 85% by weight, based on the weight of (a) plus (b); and (c) a small amount of a metal salt of a hemiperester of maleic acid having the formula ##STR4## wherein Me is a metal selected from the group consisting of Group IA metals, Group IIA metals, zinc, lead, cobalt, nickel, manganese and copper; x is an integer having a value of from 1 to the valence of the metal; and R is a saturated tertiary alkyl radical wherein the improvement comprises the presence of a salt of an oxo acid of sulfur activator selected from the group consisting of bisulfite, metabisulfite and thiosulfate salts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
169 words
An improved mixture for preparing polymeric articles consisting essentially of (a) a syrup containing 10-40% by weight of a methyl methacrylate polymer, having an inherent viscosity of 0.25-1.0, in monomeric methyl methacrylate, said polymer being selected from the group consisting of methyl methacrylate homopolymer and copolymers of methyl methacrylate with α,β-ethylenically unsaturated compounds; (b) at least some inert additive, in an amount up to 85% by weight, based on the weight of (a) plus (b); and (c) a small amount of a metal salt of a hemiperester of maleic acid having the formula ##STR4## wherein Me is a metal selected from the group consisting of Group IA metals, Group IIA metals, zinc, lead, cobalt, nickel, manganese and copper; x is an integer having a value of from 1 to the valence of the metal; and R is a saturated tertiary alkyl radical wherein the improvement comprises the presence of a salt of an oxo acid of sulfur activator selected from the group consisting of bisulfite, metabisulfite and thiosulfate salts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The mixture of claim 2 wherein said inert additive is alumina trihydrate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
156 words
An improved mixture for preparing polymeric articles consisting essentially of (a) a syrup containing 10-40% by weight of a polyester substantially dissolved in an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated compound or mixtures thereof; (b) at least some inert additive, in an amount up to 85% by weight, based on the weight of (a) plus (b); and (c) a small amount of a metal salt of hemiperester of maleic acid having the formula ##STR5## wherein Me is a metal selected from the group consisting of Group IA metals, Group IIA metals, zinc, lead, cobalt, nickel, manganese and copper; x is an integer having a value of from 1 to the valence of the metal; and R is a saturated tertiary alkyl radical wherein the improvement comprises the presence of a salt of an oxo acid of sulfur activator selected from the group consisting of bisulfite, metabisulfite and thiosulfate salts or the free acid and the presence of a polar liquid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
156 words
An improved mixture for preparing polymeric articles consisting essentially of (a) a syrup containing 10-40% by weight of a polyester substantially dissolved in an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated compound or mixtures thereof; (b) at least some inert additive, in an amount up to 85% by weight, based on the weight of (a) plus (b); and (c) a small amount of a metal salt of hemiperester of maleic acid having the formula ##STR5## wherein Me is a metal selected from the group consisting of Group IA metals, Group IIA metals, zinc, lead, cobalt, nickel, manganese and copper; x is an integer having a value of from 1 to the valence of the metal; and R is a saturated tertiary alkyl radical wherein the improvement comprises the presence of a salt of an oxo acid of sulfur activator selected from the group consisting of bisulfite, metabisulfite and thiosulfate salts or the free acid and the presence of a polar liquid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The mixture of claim 4 wherein said inert additive is alumina trihydrate.
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