Polymer precursor dispersion containing a micropulp and method of making the dispersion
View Patent ↗This invention relates to a polymer precursor dispersion for use in making a polymer that is a solid at room temperature and further relates to a method of making same where the dispersion comprises a polymer precursor comprising an addition monomer, a condensation monomer, a prepolymer, or a polymer modifier and 0.01 to 50 weight percent of a micropulp having a volume average length of from 0.01 to 100 micrometers.
1. A polymer precursor dispersion for use in making a polymer that is a solid at room temperature, comprising:
a polymer precursor comprising an addition monomer, a condensation monomer, a prepolymer, or a polymer modifier; and
a micropulp having a volume average length of from 0.01 to 50 micrometers, the micropulp comprising 0.01 to 50 weight percent of the dispersion.
2. The polymer precursor dispersion of claim 1 , wherein said polymer precursor has a viscosity of less than 10,000 centipoise at room temperature.
3. The polymer precursor dispersion of claim 1 , wherein the polymer precursor further comprises a solvent.
4. The polymer precursor dispersion of claim 1 , wherein the weight percent of micropulp is 0.01 to 10 weight percent.
5. A polymer made using the polymer precursor dispersion of anyone of claims 1 – 4 .
6. A shaped article comprising the polymer of claim 5 .