Process for the preparation of block copolymers for tire...

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2005-11-07

2009-12-01

Nutter, Nathan M (Department: 1796)

Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser

Synthetic resins

Mixing of two or more solid polymers; mixing of solid...

C525S250000, C525S327300, C525S331900, C525S332600, C525S332800, C525S333100

Reexamination Certificate

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07625983

ABSTRACT:
A process for the preparation of a functionalized, coupled or starred block copolymer which is usable in a sulphur-cross-linkable rubber composition of reduced hysteresis in the cross-linked state, one at least of said blocks consisting of a polyisoprene and at least one other block consisting of a diene elastomer other than a polyisoprene the molar ratio of units originating from one or more conjugated dienes of which is greater than 15%. The process includes the steps of: (i) copolymerization of one or more monomers comprising a conjugated diene other than isoprene using a catalytic system comprising a hydrocarbon solvent, a compound A of a metal of group IIIA, a compound B of an alkaline-earth metal and a polymer initiator C comprising a C—Li bond which is formed of a monolithiated polyisoprene intended to form the polyisoprene, said polyisoprene block(s) having a number-average molecular weight Mn1of between 2,500 and 20,000 g/mol, so that said block(s) other than a polyisoprene has/have a content of trans-1,4 linkages equal to or greater than 70% and a number-average molecular weight Mn2of between 65,000 and 350,000 g/mol, and (ii) addition to the product of copolymerization of a functionalizing, coupling or starring agent comprising one, two or at least three epoxy groups respectively, so that said block other than a polyisoprene is functionalized, coupled or starred.

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