FIELD: chemistry.
SUBSTANCE: method is carried out via radical continuous emulsion polymerisation of monomers and optionally subsequent drying of the resultant polymer dispersion, wherein emulsion polymerisation is carried out in a state consisting of a) at least one precursor heat-exchanger, b) at least two series-arranged reactors with mixers operating under pressure and c) at least one subsequent reactor operating under pressure, such that the degree of conversion at the output of the heat-exchanger is at least 10% of the entire degree of conversion during polymerisation, wherein a pressure gradient which falls from the first to the last of the series-arranged apparatus is created and at the end of polymerisation in the reactors operating under pressure, further polymerisation is carried out in a reactor which operates without pressure. The invention also includes an apparatus for realising said method.
EFFECT: linear macromolecules with high molecular weight are obtained and lower content of cross-linked molecules.
14 cl, 1 dwg, 2 ex
