Process for preparing a star copolymer of 1,3-diene and ethylene

The described process addresses the uncontrolled cold flow of ethylene-rich 1,3-diene copolymers by forming star copolymers with ethylene units linked by tin atoms, enhancing storage stability through controlled polymer branching.

FR3169893A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-19MICHELIN & CO (CIE GEN DES ESTAB MICHELIN)
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Application Number
FR2024013989
Authority / Receiving Office
FR · FR
Patent Type
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Filing Date
2024-12-12
Publication Date
2026-06-19
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Abstract

The invention relates to a process for preparing a star copolymer of 1,3-diene and ethylene, the copolymer containing more than 50 mole percent ethylene units. The process comprises the polymerization of a monomeric mixture of 1,3-diene and ethylene in the presence of a catalytic system based on at least one neodymocene borohydride metallocene and an organomagnesium cocatalyst, followed by the reaction of tin tetrachloride with the polymerization reaction product, and then a chain-terminating reaction. The invention also relates to a star copolymer obtainable by the process according to the invention.
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