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Polyester of para-hydroxy benzoic acid, 1,2-bis(para-carboxy phenoxy)ethane, terephthalic acid and substituted hydroquinone capable of forming an anisotropic melt which readily undergoes melt processing
Assignee: Celanese Corp
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Filing: 1979-02-08
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Granted: 1980-12-09
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Expires: 1999-02-08
Abstract
Abstract A novel polyester is provided which has been found to exhibit an anisotropic melt phase at a temperature which enables it readily to undergo melt processing to form quality fibers, molded articles, etc. The polyester of the present invention is different in character than polyesters of the prior art and includes as essential ingredients moieties derived from para-hydroxy benzoic acid, 1,2-bis(para-carboxy phenoxy)ethane, terephthalic acid, and substituted hydroquinone in the proportions indicated. The polyester of the present invention generally can be more economically produced than polyesters of the latter three moieties (two of which are relatively expensive) while surprisingly yielding an anisotropic melt of relatively low viscosity at a desirable temperature for melt processing in spite of the substantial concentration of relatively stiff para-oxybenzoyl moieties which contribute to the overall nature of the resulting polyester. In a preferred embodiment the polyester is capable of undergoing melt processing at a temperature below approximately 300° C., and in a particularly preferred embodiment at a temperature below approximately 290° C. (e.g., with standard equipment commonly used to melt process polyethylene terephthalate).
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey T. Langley
- 👤 Robert M. Mininni
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 14:18
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08G; C08G63/00; C08G63/66; C08G63/68; C08G63/682; C08G63/6824; C08G63/6826
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A melt processable polyester capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase at a temperature no higher than approximately 320° C. consisting essentially of the recurring moieties I, II, III, and IV wherein: ##STR9## methyl, chloro, bromo, or mixtures thereof, and is substituted for a hydrogen atom present upon the aromatic ring, and wherein said polyester comprises approximately 20 to 60 mole percent of moiety I, approximately 5 to 18 mole percent of moiety II, approximately 5 to 35 mole percent of moiety III, and approximately 20 to 40 mole percent of moiety IV.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A melt processable polyester capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase at a temperature no higher than approximately 320° C. consisting essentially of the recurring moieties I, II, III, and IV wherein: ##STR9## methyl, chloro, bromo, or mixtures thereof, and is substituted for a hydrogen atom present upon the aromatic ring, and wherein said polyester comprises approximately 20 to 60 mole percent of moiety I, approximately 5 to 18 mole percent of moiety II, approximately 5 to 35 mole percent of moiety III, and approximately 20 to 40 mole percent of moiety IV.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A melt processable polyester in accordance with claim 1 which exhibits an anisotropic melt phase at a temperature below 300° C.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A melt processable polyester in accordance with claim 1 which exhibits an anisotropic melt phase at a temperature below 290° C.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A melt processable polyester in accordance with claim 1 wherein said polyester comprises approximately 30 to 50 mole percent of moiety I.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A melt processable polyester in accordance with claim 1 wherein said polyester comprises approximately 10 to 15 percent of moiety II.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A melt processable polyester in accordance with claim 1 wherein moiety IV is: ##STR10##
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A melt processable polyester in accordance with claim 1 wherein moiety IV is: ##STR11##
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A melt processable polyester in accordance with claim 1 wherein moiety IV is: ##STR12##
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
A fiber which has been melt spun from the polyester of claim 1.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A fiber which has been melt spun from the polyester of claim 1 and subsequently thermally processed.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
93 words
A melt processable polyester capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase at a temperature below 300° C. consisting essentially of the recurring moieties I, II, III, and IV wherein: ##STR13## and wherein said polyester comprises approximately 35 to 45 mole percent of moiety I, approximately 10 to 15 mole percent of moiety II, approximately 15 to 25 mole percent of moiety III, and approximately 25 to 35 mole percent of moiety IV, with the proviso that the total molar concentration of moieties II and III is substantially identical to that of moiety IV.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
93 words
A melt processable polyester capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase at a temperature below 300° C. consisting essentially of the recurring moieties I, II, III, and IV wherein: ##STR13## and wherein said polyester comprises approximately 35 to 45 mole percent of moiety I, approximately 10 to 15 mole percent of moiety II, approximately 15 to 25 mole percent of moiety III, and approximately 25 to 35 mole percent of moiety IV, with the proviso that the total molar concentration of moieties II and III is substantially identical to that of moiety IV.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
A melt processable polyester in accordance with claim 11 which exhibits an anisotropic melt phase at a temperature below 290° C.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
A fiber which has been melt spun from the polyester of claim 11.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
A fiber which has been melt spun from the polyester of claim 11 and subsequently thermally processed.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
93 words
A melt processable polyester capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase at a temperature below 300° C. consisting essentially of the recurring moieties I, II, III, and IV wherein: ##STR14## and wherein said polyester comprises approximately 35 to 45 mole percent of moiety I, approximately 10 to 15 mole percent of moiety II, approximately 15 to 25 mole percent of moiety III, and approximately 25 to 35 mole percent of moiety IV, with the proviso that the total molar concentration of moieties II and III is substantially identical to that of moiety IV.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
93 words
A melt processable polyester capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase at a temperature below 300° C. consisting essentially of the recurring moieties I, II, III, and IV wherein: ##STR14## and wherein said polyester comprises approximately 35 to 45 mole percent of moiety I, approximately 10 to 15 mole percent of moiety II, approximately 15 to 25 mole percent of moiety III, and approximately 25 to 35 mole percent of moiety IV, with the proviso that the total molar concentration of moieties II and III is substantially identical to that of moiety IV.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
A melt processable polyester in accordance with claim 15 which exhibits an anisotropic melt phase at a temperature below 290° C.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
13 words
A fiber which has been melt spun from the polyester of claim 15.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
17 words
A fiber which has been melt spun from the polyester of claim 15 and subsequently thermally processed.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
92 words
A melt processable polyester capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase at a temperature below 300° C. consisting essentially of the recurring moieties I, II, III, and IV wherein: ##STR15## wherein said polyester comprises approximately 35 to 45 mole percent of moiety I, approximately 10 to 15 mole percent of moiety II, approximately 15 to 25 mole percent of moiety III, and approximately 25 to 35 mole percent of moiety IV, with the proviso that the total molar concentration of moieties II and III is substantially identical to that of moiety IV.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
92 words
A melt processable polyester capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase at a temperature below 300° C. consisting essentially of the recurring moieties I, II, III, and IV wherein: ##STR15## wherein said polyester comprises approximately 35 to 45 mole percent of moiety I, approximately 10 to 15 mole percent of moiety II, approximately 15 to 25 mole percent of moiety III, and approximately 25 to 35 mole percent of moiety IV, with the proviso that the total molar concentration of moieties II and III is substantially identical to that of moiety IV.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
21 words
A melt processable polyester in accordance with claim 19 which exhibits an anisotropic melt phase at a temperature below 290° C.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
13 words
A fiber which has been melt spun from the polyester of claim 19.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
17 words
A fiber which has been melt spun from the polyester of claim 19 and subsequently thermally processed.
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