The present invention is directed to a process for separating an olefin copolymer from volatile gases using a flash separator. The flash separator can be used with a solution or high pressure process. The mass transport of volatile gases from the viscous polymer melt is increased.

A method for producing an aqueous dispersion of purified polytetrafluoroethylene, the method including: removing or reducing a compound represented by Formula (1) or (2) below from an aqueous dispersion of polytetrafluoroethylene obtained using a hydrocarbon surfactant:
(H(CF.sub.2).sub.mCOO).sub.pM.sup.1; orFormula (1):
(H(CF.sub.2).sub.nSO.sub.3).sub.qM.sup.2.Formula (2): Also disclosed is a composition containing polytetrafluoroethylene substantially free from a compound represented by Formula (3) below and a molded body including the composition:
(H(CF.sub.2).sub.8SO.sub.3).sub.qM.sup.2.Formula (3):

A method for producing an aqueous dispersion of purified polytetrafluoroethylene, the method including: removing or reducing a compound represented by Formula (1) or (2) below from an aqueous dispersion of polytetrafluoroethylene obtained using a hydrocarbon surfactant:
(H(CF.sub.2).sub.mCOO).sub.pM.sup.1; orFormula (1):
(H(CF.sub.2).sub.nSO.sub.3).sub.qM.sup.2.Formula (2): Also disclosed is a composition containing polytetrafluoroethylene substantially free from a compound represented by Formula (3) below and a molded body including the composition:
(H(CF.sub.2).sub.8SO.sub.3).sub.qM.sup.2.Formula (3):

Process for the preparation of styrenic polymers having an improved color stability by anionic polymerization wherein the obtained terminated polymer solution is fed to a dispersing device to which water is added, fed to a buffer vessel and then is impregnated in a static mixer by addition of further water, carbon dioxide and one or more stabilizers.

Process for the preparation of styrenic polymers having an improved color stability by anionic polymerization wherein the obtained terminated polymer solution is fed to a dispersing device to which water is added, fed to a buffer vessel and then is impregnated in a static mixer by addition of further water, carbon dioxide and one or more stabilizers.

Process for the preparation of styrenic polymers having an improved color stability by anionic polymerization wherein the obtained terminated polymer solution is fed to a dispersing device to which water is added, fed to a buffer vessel and then is impregnated in a static mixer by addition of further water, carbon dioxide and one or more stabilizers.

The present invention relates to a process for the production of copolymers comprising: (i) forming a reaction mixture comprising an elastomer and a vinyl aromatic compound; (ii) introducing the reaction mixture to a reaction vessel; and (iii) performing a polymerisation reaction wherein steps (i)-(iii) are performed in that order to obtain a copolymer comprising: (a) a phase comprising a reaction product of the elastomer with the vinyl aromatic compound; and (b) a phase comprising a reaction product of the vinyl aromatic compound wherein a sample of the reactor contents is obtained during step (iii) to determine of the formed copolymer: the content of phase (b); and/or .circle-solid. the molecular weight of phase (b) wherein the determination of the content of phase (b) in the formed copolymer and the molecular weight of phase (b) is performed by a method comprising isolation of phase (b) from the sample of the formed copolymer and subjecting the obtained phase (b) to molecular analysis. Such process allows for the determination of the content of the phase (b) and of the molecular weight thereof in a quick and efficient manner, allowing for adjustment of process parameters such that the production of products that not correspond to the desired product quality is minimised.

The present invention relates to a process for the production of copolymers comprising: (i) forming a reaction mixture comprising an elastomer and a vinyl aromatic compound; (ii) introducing the reaction mixture to a reaction vessel; and (iii) performing a polymerisation reaction wherein steps (i)-(iii) are performed in that order to obtain a copolymer comprising: (a) a phase comprising a reaction product of the elastomer with the vinyl aromatic compound; and (b) a phase comprising a reaction product of the vinyl aromatic compound wherein a sample of the reactor contents is obtained during step (iii) to determine of the formed copolymer: the content of phase (b); and/or .circle-solid. the molecular weight of phase (b) wherein the determination of the content of phase (b) in the formed copolymer and the molecular weight of phase (b) is performed by a method comprising isolation of phase (b) from the sample of the formed copolymer and subjecting the obtained phase (b) to molecular analysis. Such process allows for the determination of the content of the phase (b) and of the molecular weight thereof in a quick and efficient manner, allowing for adjustment of process parameters such that the production of products that not correspond to the desired product quality is minimised.

A cleaning liquid composition is provided. More particularly, a cleaning liquid composition includes a transition metal compound represented by Chemical Formula 1 (see the detailed description of the present invention); and a hydrocarbon-based solvent, and a cleaning method of a polymerization apparatus using the same.

Process for the preparation of very low haze and color stable styrenic polymers by anionic polymerization wherein the obtained terminated polymer solution is passed through a first filter, fed to a dispersing device to which water is added, fed to a buffer vessel and then is impregnated in a static mixer by addition of further water, carbon dioxide and one or more stabilizers.