Patent ID: 9212265
Filing Date: 2015-12-15
Classification: C08J,C08K

Abstract:
1. A process for the manufacture of a thermoplastic composition comprising a) a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate, wherein the copolymer is in the form of particles and b) at least one solution of at least one organic peroxide which is absorbed by the copolymer, wherein the at least one organic peroxide is selected from the group consisting of OO-t-butyl O-(2-ethylhexyl) monoperoxycarbonate, OO-t-pentyl O-(2-ethylhexyl) monoperoxycarbonate, and mixtures thereof and wherein the process comprises: i) a first stage of bringing the solution of organic peroxide into contact with the copolymer; ii) a second stage of completely absorbing the solution of organic peroxide into the copolymer, wherein the second stage is carried out with stirring; and iii) a third stage of recovering the thermoplastic composition; wherein the recovered thermoplastic composition is transparent.