PROCESS FOR EMULSION POLYMERIZING HYDROPHOBIC MONOMERS

摘要

The present invention relates to a process for emulsion polymerizing hydrophobic monomers having a water solubility not greater than 0.1 g/100 g water at 20 °C. The emulsion polymerization is conducted at 95-200 °C and can achieve high hydrophobic monomer conversion, preferably more than 95%, and up to 100%. The present invention also relates the emulsion polymer obtained by the process and the use of the emulsion polymer in coating industry.