US4251653A
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Manufacture of nylon by adding liquid diamine to aqueous polyamide forming salt solution
Assignee: BASF SE
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Filing: 1978-06-08
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Granted: 1981-02-17
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Expires: 1998-06-08
Abstract
Abstract A process for the manufacture of nylons by heating an aqueous solution of a salt of an alkanedicarboxylic acid of 6 to 12 carbon atoms and a diamine of the formula NH 2 RNH 2 , where R is alkylene of 6 to 12 carbon atoms or is a radical ##STR1## to a temperature at which a nylon is formed, under superatmospheric pressure and with removal of water. The solution used is an aqueous solution of from 75 to 90 percent strength by weight of a salt of a dicarboxylic acid and a diamine, which solution has been obtained by neutralizing a less concentrated salt solution, which contains an appropriate dissolved excess of the particular dicarboxylic acid, with the corresponding diamine. The nylons obtained are used for the manufacture of moldings.
Inventors
- 👤 Albrecht Eckell
- 👤 Paul Matthies
- 👤 Georg Pilz
- 👤 Rudi-Heinz Rotzoll
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:15
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08G; C08G69/00; C08G69/02; C08G69/26; C08G69/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
In a process for the manufacture of nylon wherein an aqueous solution of a salt of an alkanedicarboxylic acid of 6 to 12 carbon atoms and a diamine of the formula NH 2 RNH 2 , where R is alkylene of 6 to 12 carbon atoms or is a radical ##STR4## is heated to a temperature at which condensation occurs and nylon is formed, under superatmospheric pressure and with removal of water, the improvement which comprises: adding liquid diamine to the aqueous salt solution, said solution having a salt concentration of from 40 to 65% by weight and containing free alkanedicarboxylic acid, whereby the diamine neutralizes the free alkanedicarboxylic acid to form a salt solution having a concentration of from 75 to 90% by weight.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
In a process for the manufacture of nylon wherein an aqueous solution of a salt of an alkanedicarboxylic acid of 6 to 12 carbon atoms and a diamine of the formula NH 2 RNH 2 , where R is alkylene of 6 to 12 carbon atoms or is a radical ##STR4## is heated to a temperature at which condensation occurs and nylon is formed, under superatmospheric pressure and with removal of water, the improvement which comprises: adding liquid diamine to the aqueous salt solution, said solution having a salt concentration of from 40 to 65% by weight and containing free alkanedicarboxylic acid, whereby the diamine neutralizes the free alkanedicarboxylic acid to form a salt solution having a concentration of from 75 to 90% by weight.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the solution heated to form nylon is obtained by dissolving the appropriate amount of dicarboxylic acid in an aqueous salt solution of lower concentration and neutralizing the dicarboxylic acid with liquid diamine.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the solution heated to form nylon is obtained by mixing a solid dicarboxylic acid with less than an equivalent amount of aqueous diamine and then neutralizing the excess dicarboxylic acid with molten diamine.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process of claim 1 wherein an aqueous salt solution is formed having a concentration of 80 to 85% by weight, said solution thereafter being heated to form nylon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process of claim 1, wherein the salt solution is employed for condensation without removing the heat of neutralization.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 1, wherein said salt is hexamethylene diammonium adipate.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-02-17 | 1984-08-18 | 1985-02-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-17 | 1988-08-18 | 1989-02-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-17 | 1992-08-18 | 1993-02-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |