| abstract |
A method for producing a fluoroelastomer is provided. An aqueous microemulsion obtained from a perfluorinated alkanesulfonic acid or carboxylic acid or salt thereof, a liquid fluorinated monomer containing a cure site, and optionally an inert liquid highly fluorinated hydrocarbon compound. The aqueous microemulsion is prepared by mixing together water, a perfluorinated alkane sulfonic acid or carboxylic acid or salt thereof, optionally an inert liquid highly fluorinated hydrocarbon compound, and a liquid fluorinated monomer having a cure site. May be generated. [Selection figure] None |