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Stable Free Radical Polymerization is a process-oriented technology that facilitates the preparation of linear or branched polymers having narrow molecular weight distributions and reactive end groups on each polymer chain. The process can also produce block co-polymers having unique properties. Process conditions allow high (essentially 100%) conversions at reasonable process temperatures (less than 130 degrees Celsius). The process is especially applicable to acrylates, styrenes, and dienes.
Furthermore nitroxide-based stable free radical polymerization is particularly suited for emulsion or microsuspension polymerization. In addition to the patents listed below, there are a number of patent applications in process plus additional process know-how available for license.
 Technology Description |
Stable Free Radical Polymerization is a process-oriented technology that facilitates the preparation of linear or branched polymers having narrow molecular weight distributions and reactive end groups on each polymer chain. The process can also produce block co-polymers having unique properties. Process conditions allow high (essentially 100%) conversions at reasonable process temperatures (around 135 degrees Celsius). The process is especially applicable to acrylates, styrenes, and dienes. Nitroxidebased stable free radical polymerization is particularly suited for emulsion or microsuspension polymerization. In addition to the current patents, there are a number of patent applications and process know-how available for license.

 Product Categories and Applications |
Product Category |
Product Applications |
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Acrylic resins |
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Coatings, adhesives, synthetic thickeners, water treatment, mineral and oil recovery |
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Polystyrene |
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TV and computer housings, food packaging insulation |
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ABS |
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Automobile and appliance parts |
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Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) |
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Tires, rubber mechanical goods |
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Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) |
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Elastomer auto parts, shoe soles, reformable rubber parts, adhesives, polymer modifiers |
 Xerox Stable Free Radical Technology has significant benefits for these applications: |
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High solids or solvent-free coatings that reduce painting costs and air emissions for the auto and appliance industry. |
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Molding and extrusion resins with precisely controlled distribution to optimize productivity in plastics fabrication processes. |
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Speciality polymers that increase the efficiency of seperating metals and minerals found in low concentrations in the earth’s surface. |
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Simplified manufacturing processes for synthetic elastomers to reduce production costs and improve safety. |

 Intellectual Property Summary |
For your convenience and review, we have provided a sample of selected patents from our portfolio.
U.S. 6,087,451 |
Process for preparing polymers using bifunctional free radical reactive compounds |
U.S. 6,075,105 |
Polymerization processes and resin particles formed thereby |
U.S. 5,919,861 |
Processes for the preparation of branched polymers |
U.S. 5,907,001 |
Process for the preparation of photopatternable polymers |
U.S. 5,891,971 |
Polymerization processes |
U.S. 5,817,824 |
Processes for stable free radicals |
U.S. 5,773,510 |
Processes for the preparation of branched polymers |
U.S. 5,744,560 |
Metal accelerated polymerization processes |
U.S. 5,739,229 |
Polymerization processes |
U.S. 5,728,747 |
Stable free radical polymerization processes and compositions thereof |
U.S. 5,723,511 |
Processes for preparing telechelic, branched and star thermoplastic resin polymers |
U.S. 5,714,993 |
Ink jettable toner compositions and processes for making and using |
U.S. 5,610,250 |
Polymerization processes |
U.S. 5,608,023 |
Rate enhanced polymerization processes |
U.S. 5,575,954 |
Process for preparing conductive polymeric particles with linear and crosslinked portions |
U.S. 5,552,502 |
Polymerization process and compositions thereof |
U.S. 5,549,998 |
Polymerization process and toner compositions therefrom |
U.S. 5,545,504 |
Ink jettable toner compositions and processes for making and using |
U.S. 5,530,079 |
Polymerization processes |
U.S. 5,529,719 |
Process for preparation of conductive polymeric composite particles |
U.S. 5,498,679 |
Process for producing telechelic, branched and star thermoplastic resin polymers |
U.S. 5,487,847 |
Process for the preparation of conductive polymeric particles with linear and crosslinked portions |
U.S. 5,449,724 |
Stable free radical polymerization process and thermoplastic materials produced therefrom |
U.S. 5,412,047 |
Homoacrylate polymerization processes with oxonitroxides |
U.S. 5,401,804 |
Polymerization process and toner compositions therefrom |
U.S. 5,322,912 |
Polymerization processes and toner compositions therefrom |
 For Licensing Information |
To learn more about licensing the Stable Free Radical Polymerization technology, contact Xerox.
Read more about the Stable Free Radical Polymerization technology in this press release.
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