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Aqueous solutions of polyesterimides and methods of making the same
Assignee: Essex Solutions USA LLC
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Filing: 1979-07-13
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Granted: 1981-09-22
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Expires: 1999-07-13
Abstract
Abstract A method of making aqueous solutions of polyesterimides and the resulting solutions are disclosed. The disclosed method is particularly adapted to making aqueous solutions of high molecular weight polyesterimides with low acid numbers. The resulting aqueous polymer solutions can also be made with high polymer solids content. Solubilization takes place utilizing a base to open imide bonds in the ester-imide polymer chain. The polymer solution has particular utility as a wire enamel.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles W. McGregor
- 👤 Joseph Karkoski
- 👤 John D. Shurboff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:27
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08L; C08L79/00; C08L79/04; C08L79/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/29; Y10T428/2913; Y10T428/2933; Y10T428/294; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31678; Y10T428/31681; Y10T428/31721
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A process of producing an aqueous solution of a polyesterimide having a weight average molecular weight of 16,000 to 600,000, an acid number less than 2 and consisting of a tricarboxylic acid anhydride component, a diamine component, an ester component, and a polycarboxylic cross-link material, comprising: mixing the polyesterimide with a low boiling amine solubilizing agent of K b less than 10 -5 , heating the mixture until an acid number greater than 50 is attained, and diluting with water to attain a viscosity at 30° C. less than 2,500 cps and a polymer solids content greater than 30% by weight.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A process of producing an aqueous solution of a polyesterimide having a weight average molecular weight of 16,000 to 600,000, an acid number less than 2 and consisting of a tricarboxylic acid anhydride component, a diamine component, an ester component, and a polycarboxylic cross-link material, comprising: mixing the polyesterimide with a low boiling amine solubilizing agent of K b less than 10 -5 , heating the mixture until an acid number greater than 50 is attained, and diluting with water to attain a viscosity at 30° C. less than 2,500 cps and a polymer solids content greater than 30% by weight.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
95 words
A process of producing an aqueous solution of a polyesterimide consisting of reacting a mixture of ethylene glycol with trimellitic anhydride, methylene dianiline and optionally isophthalic acid or dimethyl terephthalate to form a polyesterimide of weight average molecular weight of 16,000 to 600,000, and acid number less than 2, mixing said polyesterimide in water with dimethylaminoethanol, 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol, 2-dimethylamino-2-methyl-1-propanol or mixtures thereof to solubilize said polyesterimide, and adding water to said solubilized polyesterimide to obtain a viscosity of 400 to 2,000 cps at 30° C. and a polymer solids content of 45 to 55% by weight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
95 words
A process of producing an aqueous solution of a polyesterimide consisting of reacting a mixture of ethylene glycol with trimellitic anhydride, methylene dianiline and optionally isophthalic acid or dimethyl terephthalate to form a polyesterimide of weight average molecular weight of 16,000 to 600,000, and acid number less than 2, mixing said polyesterimide in water with dimethylaminoethanol, 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol, 2-dimethylamino-2-methyl-1-propanol or mixtures thereof to solubilize said polyesterimide, and adding water to said solubilized polyesterimide to obtain a viscosity of 400 to 2,000 cps at 30° C. and a polymer solids content of 45 to 55% by weight.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
133 words
A process of producing an aqueous solution of a polyesterimide having a weight average molecular weight of 16,000-600,000, an acid number less than 2 and consisting of a tricarboxylic acid anhydride component; a diamine component; an ester component wherein the hydroxyl reactant to form such ester component is selected from the group consisting of a dihydric alcohol, glycerine, trimethylolethane, trimethylolpropane, 1, 2, 5 hexanetriol, polyether triol, monopentaerythritol, dipentaerythritol, tripentaerythritol, and mixtures thereof; and a polycarboxylic cross-link material; comprising mixing the polyesterimide with a low boiling amine solubilizing agent of K b less than 10 -5 , heating the mixture until an acid number greater than 50 is attained, and diluting with water to attain a viscosity at 30° C. less than 2500 cps and a polymer solids content greater than 30% by weight.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
133 words
A process of producing an aqueous solution of a polyesterimide having a weight average molecular weight of 16,000-600,000, an acid number less than 2 and consisting of a tricarboxylic acid anhydride component; a diamine component; an ester component wherein the hydroxyl reactant to form such ester component is selected from the group consisting of a dihydric alcohol, glycerine, trimethylolethane, trimethylolpropane, 1, 2, 5 hexanetriol, polyether triol, monopentaerythritol, dipentaerythritol, tripentaerythritol, and mixtures thereof; and a polycarboxylic cross-link material; comprising mixing the polyesterimide with a low boiling amine solubilizing agent of K b less than 10 -5 , heating the mixture until an acid number greater than 50 is attained, and diluting with water to attain a viscosity at 30° C. less than 2500 cps and a polymer solids content greater than 30% by weight.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of claims 1, 3 or 2 wherein the polyesterimide has an acid number less than 1.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of claims 1 or 3 wherein the solubilizing agent is aminomethylpropanol, 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol, 2-dimethylamino-2-methyl-1-propanol or mixtures thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The process of claims 1, 3 or 2 wherein the polyesterimide before solubilizing has a Gardner-Holdt viscosity at 30° C. of X to Z2 at 40% solids in cresylic acid.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The process of claims 1, 3 or 2 wherein the polyesterimide before solubilizing has a Gardner-Holdt viscosity at 30° C. of Z to Z2 at 40% solids in cresylic acid.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
60 words
An aqueous solution of a polyesterimide having a weight average molecular weight of 16,000 to 600,000, an acid number less than 2 and consisting of a tricarboxylic acid anhydride component, a diamine component, an ester component, and a polycarboxylic cross-link material, with polymer solids content greater than 30% by weight and a viscosity at 30° C. less than 2,500 cps.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
60 words
An aqueous solution of a polyesterimide having a weight average molecular weight of 16,000 to 600,000, an acid number less than 2 and consisting of a tricarboxylic acid anhydride component, a diamine component, an ester component, and a polycarboxylic cross-link material, with polymer solids content greater than 30% by weight and a viscosity at 30° C. less than 2,500 cps.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
68 words
An aqueous solution of a polyesterimide consisting of a polyesterimide formed by reaction of ethylene glycol with trimellitic anhydride, methylene dianiline and optionally isophthalic acid or dimethylterephthalate, said polyesterimide having a weight average molecular weight of 16,000 to 600,000 and acid number less than 2, said solution having a viscosity at 30° C. of 400 to 2,500 cps., and polymer solids content of 45 to 55% by weight.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
68 words
An aqueous solution of a polyesterimide consisting of a polyesterimide formed by reaction of ethylene glycol with trimellitic anhydride, methylene dianiline and optionally isophthalic acid or dimethylterephthalate, said polyesterimide having a weight average molecular weight of 16,000 to 600,000 and acid number less than 2, said solution having a viscosity at 30° C. of 400 to 2,500 cps., and polymer solids content of 45 to 55% by weight.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
92 words
An aqueous solution of a polyesterimide having a weight average molecular weight of 16,000-600,000, an acid number less than 2 and consisting of a tricarboxylic acid anhydride component; a diamine component; an ester component wherein the hydroxyl reactant to from such ester component is selected from the group consisting of a dihydric alcohol, glycerine, trimethylolethane, trimethylolpropane, 1, 2, 5 hexanetriol, polyether triol, monopentaerythritol, dipentaerythritol, tripentaerythritol and mixtures thereof; and a polycarboxylic cross-link material; with polymer solids content greater than 30% by weight and a viscosity at 30° C. less than 2500 cps.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
92 words
An aqueous solution of a polyesterimide having a weight average molecular weight of 16,000-600,000, an acid number less than 2 and consisting of a tricarboxylic acid anhydride component; a diamine component; an ester component wherein the hydroxyl reactant to from such ester component is selected from the group consisting of a dihydric alcohol, glycerine, trimethylolethane, trimethylolpropane, 1, 2, 5 hexanetriol, polyether triol, monopentaerythritol, dipentaerythritol, tripentaerythritol and mixtures thereof; and a polycarboxylic cross-link material; with polymer solids content greater than 30% by weight and a viscosity at 30° C. less than 2500 cps.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The aqueous solution of claims 8, 10 or 9 wherein the acid number of the polyesterimide is less than 1.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
The aqueous solution of claims 8, 10 or 9 wherein the polyesterimide has a Gardner-Holdt viscosity at 30° C. of X to Z2 at 40% solids in cresylic acid.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
The aqueous solution of claims 8, 10 or 9 wherein the polyesterimide has a Gardner-Holdt viscosity at 30° C. of Z to Z2 at 40% solids in cresylic acid.
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