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AN IMPROVED PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CROSS-LINKED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4816797

A process is outlined for crosslinking polyvinyl chloride by irradiation without degradation or change in color. The process comprises swelling the polyvinyl chloride by one of the solvents tetrahydrofuran, dioxane, and tetrahydronaphthalene and subjecting the swollen polymer to electrons or neutrons in the presence of air. Thus, a polyvinyl chloride is obtained which has kept its normal appearance and in addition has improved physico-chemical properties. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-008795
OSTI ID:
4816797
Report Number(s):
GB 887440
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English