Semicontinuous emulsion polymerization of vinyl acetate. VIII. Copolymerization with di‐2‐ethylhexyl maleate

Abstract

Abstract The semicontinuous emulsions copolymerization of vinyl acetate with 2‐ethylhexyl maleate has been studied. The amount of polymer obtained during the continuous addition of commonomers increases at first nonlinearly than linearly with time. During this period the viscosity of the obtained emulsion is not proportional to the polymer content. The conversions are affected by the reaction conditions, e.g. the stirring rate and the amount of the transfer agent n‐butanol and its distribution between the initial reactor charge und the continuously introduced comonomers.