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Styrenic methacrylic oligomer stabilization: BASFRecent Research Landscape

Spontaneous polymerization during storage and transport causes catastrophic vessel fouling and product loss. These innovations stabilize ethylenically unsaturated monomers through controlled chemical inhibition kinetics.

What technical problems is BASF addressing in Styrenic methacrylic oligomer stabilization?

Premature monomer polymerization

(5)evidences

Ethylenically unsaturated compounds are prone to spontaneous, exothermic polymerization during handling. Preventing this instability ensures safety and maintains chemical purity during logistical cycles.

Uncontrolled spontaneous radical polymerization

(3)evidences

Spontaneous polymerization of acrylic monomers during processing leads to equipment fouling and product loss. Preventing this instability ensures operational safety and maintains chemical purity.

Oxidative peroxide formation

(2)evidences

Unstable polymer chains break down during high-temperature processing or long-term exposure. Preventing this degradation maintains structural integrity and prevents loss of mechanical properties.