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Quasi-random copolymers from homopolymers
Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1982-04-22
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Granted: 1983-11-22
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Expires: 2002-04-22
Abstract
Abstract A process for preparing quasi-random copolymers is described which involves heating a mixture of polyamides in the presence of one or more phosphite promotor(s). The process is conducted at temperatures between about 265 DEG C. and 315 DEG C. with the process time generally ranging from about 2 to about 20 minutes. The process is especially useful for preparing copolymers from a mixture of poly(caproamide) and poly(hexamethylene adipamide). The copolymer products prepared in accordance with the process are particularly suitable for the production of plastic films which have improved properties as compared to either of the homopolymers.
Inventors
- 👤 Yash P. Khanna
- 👤 Edith A. Turi
- 👤 Shaul M. Aharoni
- 👤 Theodore Largman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:29
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08G; C08G69/00; C08G69/48; C08G69/02; C08G69/26; C08G69/265; C08G69/36; C08L; C08L77/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A process for preparing random copolymers which comprises: a. forming a mixture of poly(caproamide) and poly(hexamethylene adipamide) and a phosphite promoter or combinations of phosphite promoters wherein said phosphite promoters are represented by the formula: ##STR11## with R 1 being alkyl, haloalkyl, phenyl or phenyl substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of alkyl, haloalkyl, cyano, nitro, alkylcarbonyl, or isocyanato with R 2 and R 3 being the same or different, and are individually hydrogen, a metal cation, ammonium radical or R 1 ; b. heating said mixture at a temperature between about 265° C. and about 315° C. for a period of time between about 2 and about 20 minutes in order to thereby produce a random copolymer having predominantly a single melting transition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A process for preparing random copolymers which comprises: a. forming a mixture of poly(caproamide) and poly(hexamethylene adipamide) and a phosphite promoter or combinations of phosphite promoters wherein said phosphite promoters are represented by the formula: ##STR11## with R 1 being alkyl, haloalkyl, phenyl or phenyl substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of alkyl, haloalkyl, cyano, nitro, alkylcarbonyl, or isocyanato with R 2 and R 3 being the same or different, and are individually hydrogen, a metal cation, ammonium radical or R 1 ; b. heating said mixture at a temperature between about 265° C. and about 315° C. for a period of time between about 2 and about 20 minutes in order to thereby produce a random copolymer having predominantly a single melting transition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein said phosphite promoter or said combination of phosphite promoters is present in a weight percent amount between about 0.2% and 4%.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A process according to claim 1 or 2 wherein said phosphite promoter is tri-n-butyl phosphite.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A process according to claim 1 or 2 wherein said phosphite is triphenyl phosphite.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A process according to claim 1 or 2 wherein said combination of phosphites is comprised of tri-n-butyl phosphite and triphenyl phosphite.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A process according to claim 5 wherein tri-n-butyl phosphite and triphenyl phosphite are present in equal amounts.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A process according to claim 5 wherein said combination of phosphites is comprised of a ratio of about 4 to 1 of tri-n-butyl phosphite to triphenyl phosphite.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
A process according to claim 2 wherein the heating step is conducted in two stages, the first of which is at a temperature between about 265° C. and about 315° C., and the second of which is at a temperature between about 240° C. and about 315° C.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A process according to claim 8 wherein said first and said second stages are conducted at temperatures between about 295° C. and about 305° C.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A process in accordance with claim 1 wherein said time is between about 2 and about 10 minutes.
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