Antipolymerant compositions and methods for inhibiting fouling using the compositions

Abstract

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for inhibiting or preventing fouling. A method of inhibiting polymerization of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer in a medium may include adding an effective amount of a composition to the medium. The composition includes a polymerization inhibitor, such as HTEMPO sebacate. Examples of ethylenically unsaturated monomers include acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylonitrile, methacrylonitrile, acrolein, methacrolein, acrylate, methacrylate, acrylamide, methacrylamide, vinyl acetate, butadiene, ethylene, propylene, styrene, and any combination thereof.