GB2604463A - Low molecular weight polytetrafluoroethylene micropowder and process for preparing the same - Google Patents

Low molecular weight polytetrafluoroethylene micropowder and process for preparing the same Download PDF

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GB2604463A
GB2604463A GB2205473.8A GB202205473A GB2604463A GB 2604463 A GB2604463 A GB 2604463A GB 202205473 A GB202205473 A GB 202205473A GB 2604463 A GB2604463 A GB 2604463A
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Chauhan Rajeev
Bhan Sanjay
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Abstract

The present invention relates to low molecular weight polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) micropowder, The present invention relates to production of low molecular weight PTFE micropowder by direct polymerization technology and overcomes limitation of the melt viscosities over prior art and that is devoid of the step of irradiation or thermal degradation and complies with regulations on PFOA restriction in substances. The present invention relates to a process for preparing a low molecular weight polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) micropowder, comprising the steps of:(a) polymerizing Tetrafluoroethylene (TFE); (b) coagulating the particles of PTFE to increase particle size; (c) washing the particles of PTFE to remove impurities; and (d) drying the wet PTFE micropowder to remove moisture and volatiles.

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We Claim:
1. A low molecular weight Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) micropowder; wherein the low molecular weight polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) micropowder is having melt viscosity of 1,000,001- 999,999,999 Pascal at 380° C at 21.6 Kg load.
2. The low molecular weight Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) micropowder as claimed in claim 1; wherein the low molecular weight polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) micropowder is produced by direct polymerization process.
3. The low molecular weight Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) micropowder as claimed in claim 1 is produced without irradiation or any other forms of degradation methods.
4. The low molecular weight PTFE micropowder as claimed in claim 1 wherein specific surface area (SSA) is 3.0 to 20.0 m2/g.
5. A process for preparing a low molecular weight polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) micropowder, comprising the steps of: (a) polymerizing Tetrafluoroethylene (TFE); (b) coagulating the particles of PTFE to increase particle size; (c) washing the particles of PTFE to remove impurities; and (d) drying the wet PTFE micropowder to remove moisture and volatiles wherein the low molecular weight polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) micropowder is having melt viscosity of 1,000,001- 999,999,999 Pascal at 380°C at 21.6 Kg load
6. The process as claimed in claim 5, wherein the step of polymerizing TFE comprises: (a) forming an aqueous emulsion comprising a surfactant system and a fluoromonomer; and (b) initiating polymerization of said fluoromonomer Wherein in surfactant system comprises of fluorosurfactant or non fluoro-surfactant or a combination of these.
7. The process as claimed in any of the claims 5 to 6, wherein the aqueous emulsion comprises an initiator for initiating the polymerization process, selected from the group consisting of Disuccinic Acid Peroxide (DSAP), Ammonium Persulphate (APS), Potassium Persulphate (KPS) and combinations thereof and the aqueous emulsion comprises chain transfer agents selected from the group consisting of alcohols, hydrocarbons and combinations thereof.
8. The process as claimed in claim 5, wherein the step of polymerizing TFE comprises suspension polymerization or emulsion polymerization.
9. The process as claimed in claim 5, wherein the step of coagulation is induced by adding organic acids or inorganic acidswherein the organic acids comprises of group consisting of phosphoric acid, oxalic acid, nitric acid, sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid and combination thereof.
10. The process as claimed in claim 5, wherein the step of drying the wet PTFE micropowder is carried out at less than or equal to 450 °C and step of polymerizing TFE is carried out at a temperature of 20 to 120 °C, pressure of 8 to 25 Bar and for a period of 60 to 400 minutes.
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