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Method for removing polymer scale deposited on reactor walls and a polymer scale remover agent therefor
Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd
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Filing: 1985-03-12
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Granted: 1986-05-27
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Expires: 2005-03-12
Abstract
Abstract The invention provides an efficient method for removing polymer scale deposited on the walls of the polymerization reactor after completion of a polymerization run of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, e.g. vinyl chloride, in an aqueous medium. The polymer scale adhering to the walls is soaked with a scale-remover solution containing a soluble cellulose derivative, such as ethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose and the like, applied thereto and, after standing as wet for a while, washed down easily with water. Certain additives to the solution, e.g. acids, alkalis, paraffins and emulsifying agents, may further enhance the effectiveness of the remover solution.
Inventors
- 👤 Toshihide Shimizu
- 👤 Ichiro Kaneko
- 👤 Yoshiteru Shimakura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:44
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08F; C08F2/00; C08F2/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A method for removing polymer scale from the reactor walls after completion of a run of polymerization of an ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable monomer or a monomer mixture in an aqueous medium which comprises applying a scale remover solution containing a soluble cellulose derivative selected from the group consisting of methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, carboxyethyl cellulose, nitrocellulose and cellulose acetate, dissolved therein to the polymer scale deposited on the reactor walls and washing down the polymer scale with a washing liquid.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
85 words
A method for removing polymer scale from the reactor walls after completion of a run of polymerization of an ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable monomer or a monomer mixture in an aqueous medium which comprises applying a scale remover solution containing a soluble cellulose derivative selected from the group consisting of methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, carboxyethyl cellulose, nitrocellulose and cellulose acetate, dissolved therein to the polymer scale deposited on the reactor walls and washing down the polymer scale with a washing liquid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the scale remover solution has a viscosity of at least 3 centipoise at 20° C.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the scale remover solution is applied to the polymer scale in a coating amount in the range from 0.1 to 500 g/m 2 .
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the step of washing down of the polymer scale with the washing liquid follows a standing period of 5 to 30 minutes of the polymer scale after application of the scale remover solution.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the scale remover solution further contains an auxiliary additive selected from the group consisting of acids, alkalis, paraffins and emulsifying agents.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method as claimed in claim 5 wherein the acid is selected from the group consisting of formic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, salicylic acid, butyric acid, benzoic acid, cinnamic acid, monochloroacetic acid, dichloroacetic acid and trichloroacetic acid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method as claimed in claim 5 wherein the scale remover solution contains an acid in a concentration of 0.1 to 15% by weight.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method as claimed in claim 7 wherein the scale remover solution contains an alkali in a concentration in the range from 0.1 to 15% by weight.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method as claimed in claim 7 wherein the paraffin has a melting point in the range from 40° to 75° C.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
51 words
The method as claimed in claim 5 wherein the alkali is selected from the group consisting of ammonia, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, triethanolamine, ethyl ethanolamine, dimethyl ethanolamine, acetyl ethanolamine, aminoethyl ethanolamine, diisopropyl ethanolamine, monoisopropanolamine, diisopropanolamine, triisopropanolamine, ethylene diamine, monoethylamine, diethylene triamine, cyclohexyl amine, monomethyl amine, hydrazine, and diallyl amine.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
84 words
A scale remover solution for removing polymer scale from the reactor walls after completion of a run of polymerization of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer or a monomer mixture in an aqueous medium which comprises (a) a soluble cellulose derivative selected from the group consisting of methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, carboxyethyl cellulose, nitrocellulose and cellulose acetate, (b) a solvent for the soluble cellulose derivative, and (c) an additive selected from the group consisting of acids, alkalis, paraffins and emulsifying agents.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
84 words
A scale remover solution for removing polymer scale from the reactor walls after completion of a run of polymerization of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer or a monomer mixture in an aqueous medium which comprises (a) a soluble cellulose derivative selected from the group consisting of methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, carboxyethyl cellulose, nitrocellulose and cellulose acetate, (b) a solvent for the soluble cellulose derivative, and (c) an additive selected from the group consisting of acids, alkalis, paraffins and emulsifying agents.
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