Patent classifications
C
C08
C08C
19/00
C08C19/12
C08C19/12
Controlled Molecular Weight Distribution of Isobutylene-Based Elastomer Compositions and Methods Related Thereto
Methods for controlling molecular weight distribution of elastomer compositions and, in particular isobutylene-based elastomer compositions, particularly for use in tire compositions such as innerliners. A polymerization medium comprising monomers, diluent, and a catalyst system are polymerized in a reactor. Molecular weight distribution is controlled using post-polymerization processing to achieve a Mooney Relaxation Index of greater than about 2.5.