Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for the production of a thermoplastic polyester using a reaction mixture comprising a dicarboxylic acid having a melting temperature of ≥200° C. wherein the dicarboxylic acid is introduced to the process in the form of particles having an average particle diameter of ≥100 μm. Such process results in a reduction of the polymerisation time. Furthermore, it allows for the production of thermoplastic polyesters having a desired balance of intrinsic viscosity and carboxylic end group content at a reduced polymerisation time.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a polymer obtainable by reaction of a polyester comprising a quantity of carboxylic terminal groups with a chain extending compound wherein the chain extending compound is selected from an aromatic bis(oxirane ether) or an aromatic bis(methyloxirane ether). Such polymer may have a desired resistance to hydrolytic degradation.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a modified endcapped polyalkylene terephthalate such as modified endcapped polybutylene terephthalate, as well as processes for making the modified endcapped polybutylene terephthalate and compositions and articles derived therefrom.
Abstract:
Biodegradable compositions containing an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester derived from aromatic polyesters. Methods of making the compositions through an in situ phosphorus containing titanium based catalyst and articles made from the compositions.
Abstract:
A poly(butylene terephthalate-co-adipate) copolymer is disclosed, where the copolymer has a melt temperature from 105 to 125° C., and wherein the copolymer includes a polyester component residue derived from a terephthalic-containing polyester homopolymer, a terephthalic-containing polyester copolymer, and combinations thereof, and further includes a polyester residue component; a quencher residue; and from 0.05 to 5 weight % based on total weight of poly(butylene terephthalate-co-adipate) copolymer of a residue of an isocyanurate, polyisocyanate, and combinations thereof. Compositions and articles including the copolymer are also described.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for the production of a thermoplastic polyester using a reaction mixture comprising a dicarboxylic acid having a melting temperature of ≥200° C. wherein the dicarboxylic acid is introduced to the process in the form of particles having an average particle diameter of ≥100 μm. Such process results in a reduction of the polymerisation time. Furthermore, it allows for the production of thermoplastic polyesters having a desired balance of intrinsic viscosity and carboxylic end group content at a reduced polymerisation time.
Abstract:
Provided are methods for preparing dynamic cross-linked polymer compositions derived from 1,4-butane diol, a terephthalic acid and a chain extender combined via continuous polymerization.
Abstract:
A process for preparing polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) which includes step of melting solid PBT oligomer having an IV of between 0.13 and 0.17 dL/g and a CEG of between 90 and 180 mmol/kg; and further step of the PBT oligomer polycondensation; wherein the polycondensation process is carried out continuously using a melt tank for melting oligomers, one or more reactors for post-condensation processing, and one or more finishing reactors to increase molecular weight. The resulting PBT has an intrinsic viscosity (IV) of between 0.5 and 1.3 dl/g and a carboxylic end group (CEG) concentration of between 1 and 75 mmol/kg.
Abstract:
A batch process for preparing polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) includes heating a solid PBT oligomer having an intrinsic viscosity (IV) of 0.1 to 0.2 dL/g and a carboxylic acid end group concentration [CEG] of 90 to 180 mmol/kg at a temperature and pressure defined herein to form melted homogeneous PBT oligomer containing 0 to 300 ppm tetra(C1-C8 alkyl) titanate catalyst, and polycondensing the melted homogeneous PBT oligomer in the presence of a tetra(C1-C8 alkyl) titanate catalyst, reducing the pressure, and maintaining the temperature at approximately 245-260° C. for a sufficient time to provide PBT having an IV of 0.55 and 1.20 dL/g. The PBT oligomer can be prepared by heating a mixture of 1,4-butane diol and purified terephthalic acid in the presence of a tetra(C1-C8 alkyl) titanate catalyst.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a continuous process and device for making polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin, particularly high molecular weight PBT resin. The process includes combining 1,4-butane diol and purified terephthalic acid to form a mixture and continuously supplying the mixture to a tower reactor having a plurality of reactor zones for esterification and/or transesterification. The product is continuously supplied to a first continuously stirred tank reactor, and further to a continuous polycondensation reactor. Particular conditions for each step of the process are further described herein. Also disclosed are a device for conducting the process, and a monitoring process for determining the carboxylic acid end group concentration of the resulting PBT.