Abstract:
Disclosed are additive manufacturing compositions comprising: A) 5 to 94.9 weight percent of at least one semi-crystalline copolyamide having a melting point; wherein said semi-crystalline copolyamide comprises: a-1) 5 to 40 mole percent aromatic repeat units derived from: i) one or more aromatic dicarboxylic acids with 8 to 20 carbon atoms and an aliphatic diamine with 4 to 20 carbon atoms; and a-2) 60 to 95 mole percent aliphatic repeat units derived from: ii) an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid with 6 to 20 carbon atoms and an aliphatic diamine with 4 to 20 carbon atoms; B) 5 to 94.9 weight percent of at least one amorphous copolyamide comprising: b-1) 60 to 90 mole percent aromatic repeat units derived from: iii) isophthalic acid and an aliphatic diamine with 4 to 20 carbon atoms; and b-2) 10 to 40 mole percent aromatic repeat units derived from: iv) terephthalic acid and an aliphatic diamine with 4 to 20 carbon atoms; C) 0.1 to 50 weight percent of at least one aramid material; and D) 0 to 30 weight percent of at least one additive. These compositions provide 3D printed articles having improved physical properties.
Abstract:
A process is provided for making 6T/6I/6 semi-aromatic terpolyamide, the semi-aromatic terpolyamide having a melting point of at least 290 C and not more than 320 C, including: heating a polymerization salt mixture comprising water, a1) 55 to 62 mole % hexamethylene diammonium terephthalate, a2) 13 to 29 mole % hexamethylene diammonium isophthalate, and a3) 9 to 26 mole % ε-caprolactam, in at least two constant pressure stages; and optionally extruding said molten semi-aromatic terpolyamide through a die.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a thermoplastic melt-blended composition including: A) 20 to 90 weight percent of a copolyamide resin including a) 50 to 65 mol % of a first repeat unit of formula (I), b) 35 to 50 mol % of a second repeat unit selected from the group of formula (II); -C(O)(CH 2 ) n C(O)NH(CH 2 ) 6 NH- (II); wherein and n is an integer selected from 12, 14, and 16; B) 10 to 60 wt % of at least one reinforcing agent; C) 0 to 30 wt % of at least one polymeric toughener; and D) 0 to 10 weight percent of one or more thermal stabilizer(s); wherein the weight percent of A), B), C), and D) are based on the total weight of the thermoplastic composition.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to halogen free flame retardant polyamide composition for moulded articles formed therefrom, comprising one or more semi-aromatic polyamide and a flame retardant system comprising a phosphinate and/or disphosphinate flame retardant and an phosphate ester flame retardant. Such halogen free flame retardant non reinforced polyamide compositions are suitable for making moulded articles for use in a variety of applications including electrical and electronic parts.
Abstract:
The invention relates to resin compositions comprising at least one amorphous semi-aromatic polyamide, at least one semi-crystalline polyamide, and at least one glass reinforcement agent wherein the composition has a good balance of properties in terms of good mechanical properties, excellent surface appearance, and chemical resistance. This invention also relates to the use of such polyamide resins to manufacture device housings.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a melt-blended thermoplastic composition including: A) a polyamide composition including a) 55 to 90 weight percent semi-crystalline semi-aromatic copolyamide; wherein the semi-aromatic copolyamide has a DMA tan delta peak value of greater than or equal to 0.23; and heat of fusion of at least 20 J/g and b) 10 to 45 weight percent aliphatic homopolyamide; wherein the aliphatic homopolyamide has a DMA tan delta peak value of less than or equal to 0.21; and heat of fusion of at least 30 J/g; B) 0 to 45 weight percent polymeric toughener; C) 0 to 20 weight percent plasticizer; and D) 0 to 45 weight percent reinforcing agent; wherein said melt-blend composition has a glass transition and has a tan delta peak (E"/E') value of 0.21 or lower at said glass transition. Further disclosed herein is a method for providing the melt-blended thermoplastic composition.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a high temperature polyamide resin composition for moulded articles, articles formed therefrom and processes for producing the composition, comprising: semi-aromatic polyamide with a melt temperature above 280C and one or more oxidized polyethylene lubricants as internal lubricant.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the field of ultraviolet light stabilized polyester compositions, particularly it relates to ultraviolet light stabilized polyester compositions for manufacturing articles having good mechanical properties and a good surface appearance upon long-term outdoor exposure and/or heat exposure. The polyester composition comprises from 0.3 to 3 wt-% of at least three UV stabilizers selected from the group of bl) one or more benzotriazole derivatives; b2) one or more triazine derivatives and/or pyrimidine derivatives; and b3) one or more hindered amine derivatives.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a molded or extruded thermoplastic article including a polyamide composition including (a) a polyamide resin (b) 0.1 to 10 weight percent of one or more polyhydric alcohols (c) 0 to 3 weight percent of a co-stabilizer selected from the group consisting of secondary aryl amines, hindered amine light stabilizers, and mixtures thereof; (d) 0 to less than 10 weight percent of one or more reinforcement agents; and (e) 0 to 50 weight percent polymeric toughener including a reactive functional group and/or a metal salt of a carboxylic acid; and wherein 4 mm test bars prepared from the polyamide composition, and exposed at an test temperature of 150 °C for a test period of about 1000 hours, have, on average, a retention of strain at break of greater than 80 percent compared with a control exposed at the said test temperature for 72 hours.
Abstract:
The invention relates to polyester compositions comprising a) a poly(cyclohexylene-dtmethylene) terephthalate (PCT) resin, b) at least one copolyester elastomer and c) at least three ethylene copolymers chosen among c1) one or more ethylene alkyl-(meth)acrylvate copolymers; c2) one or more ethylene acid copolymers and/or ionomers thereof; and c3) one or more ethylene epoxide copolymers. The disclosed polyester compositions are particularly well suited for manufacturing articles that maintain good mechanical properties against long-term high temperature exposure, i.e. for high temperature applications.