摘要 |
<p>A process for the preparation of styrene homopolymers or copolymers by suspension polymerization of monomers which contain dissolved styrene polymers from a preceding suspension polymerization, in the presence of sparingly soluble metal phosphates as suspension stabilizers, wherein, before the polymerization is started, the monomer phase is dispersed in an aqueous phase, containing a dissolved mineral acid, preferably phosphoric acid, at from 10 DEG to 80 DEG C. for from 5 to 120 minutes, after which the sparingly soluble metal phosphate is formed in situ in the aqueous phase. The process is particularly suitable for the preparation of expandable styrene polymers, in which case a volatile blowing agent is added to the suspension before, during or after polymerization.</p> |