Inhibiting popcorn polymer formation with sulfur-containing compounds
AssigneeExxon Chemical Patents Inc.
InventorsHsiang-ning Sun, John J. Cikut, Roque V. Martir, Jos P. Wristers
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Abstract
Inhibition of popcorn polymer growth by treatment with a sulfur-containing compound. The sulfur-containing compound can be added to organic material from which popcorn polymer is formed, or applied to extant popcorn polymer.
Claims17
A method for treating organic material to prevent the formation of popcorn polymer growth, comprising treatment of said organic material with at least one mercaptan, said treatment comprising addition of said at least one mercaptan to said organic material, said addition being selected from the group consisting of continuous addition and intermittent addition.
A method for treating an organic material to prevent the formation of popcorn polymer growth, comprising treatment of said organic material with hydrogen sulfide, said treatment comprising addition being intermittent.
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