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Process for the preparation of nylon block polymers
Assignee: DSM Rim Nylon VOF
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Filing: 1983-02-18
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Granted: 1986-05-20
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Expires: 2003-02-18
Abstract
Abstract A process for preparing a nylon block polymer which comprises bringing into reactive contact lactam monomer, basic lactam polymerization catalyst and a composition containing one or more acyllactam functional materials selected from the group consisting of: <IMAGE> wherein, Q is <IMAGE> with Y=C3-C11 alkylene; a is an integer equal to 1, 2 or 3; b is an integer equal to 2 or more; R is a di- or a poly- valent group selected from hydrocarbon groups and hydrocarbon groups containing ether linkages; Z is a segment of: (1) a polyether or polymeric hydrocarbon; (2) a polyester containing polyether segments (3) a hydrocarbon; (4) a polysiloxane; or (5) combinations thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 James D. Gabbert
- 👤 Albert Y. Garner
- 👤 Ross M. Hedrick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:35
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08G; C08G69/00; C08G69/02; C08G69/08; C08G69/14; C08G69/16; C08G69/40; C08G69/42; C08G69/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 107
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A process for preparing a nylon block copolymer which comprises bringing together and reacting lactam monomer, basic lactam polymerization catalyst and an acyllactam functional material of the formula: ##STR20## wherein, Q is ##STR21## with Y equal to C 3 -C 11 alkylene; a is an integer equal to 1, 2 or 3; b is an integer equal to 2 or more; R is a di- or a poly- valent group selected from hydrocarbon groups and hydrocarbon groups containing ether linkages; Z is a segment of: (1) a polyether; (2) a polyester containing polyether or polymeric hydrocarbon segments; (3) a hydrocarbon; (4) a polysiloxane; or (5) combinations thereof; and wherein the basic polymerization catalyst is added in an effective amount to result in substantial completion of polymerization of the lactam monomer and acyllactam functional material within ten minutes to form the nylon block copolymer in a molded shape.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A process for preparing a nylon block copolymer which comprises bringing together and reacting lactam monomer, basic lactam polymerization catalyst and an acyllactam functional material of the formula: ##STR20## wherein, Q is ##STR21## with Y equal to C 3 -C 11 alkylene; a is an integer equal to 1, 2 or 3; b is an integer equal to 2 or more; R is a di- or a poly- valent group selected from hydrocarbon groups and hydrocarbon groups containing ether linkages; Z is a segment of: (1) a polyether; (2) a polyester containing polyether or polymeric hydrocarbon segments; (3) a hydrocarbon; (4) a polysiloxane; or (5) combinations thereof; and wherein the basic polymerization catalyst is added in an effective amount to result in substantial completion of polymerization of the lactam monomer and acyllactam functional material within ten minutes to form the nylon block copolymer in a molded shape.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said acyllactam function materials consist of: ##STR22##
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process of claim 2 wherein R provides for at least three successively bonded elementary atoms between any two carbonyl groups bonded to R.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process of claim 2 wherein R provides from about four to about eight successively bonded elementary atoms between any two carbonyl groups bonded to R.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The process of claim 3 wherein R is derived from an acid halide selected from the group consisting of adipoyl chloride, terephthaloyl chloride, isophthaloyl chloride, sebacic acid chloride, and azelaic acid chloride.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process of claim 1 wherein Z is a segment of: (1) a polyether derived from a triol; or (2) a polyester containing polyether segments derived from a triol.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 1 wherein Z is a segment of: (1) a polyether derived from a triol having a minimum molecular weight of about 3,000; or (2) a polyester containing polyether segments derived from a triol having minimum molecular weights of about 3,000.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The process of claim 1 wherein Z is a segment of: (1) a polyether derived from a tetrol; or (2) a polyester containing a polyether segment derived from a tetrol.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 1 wherein Z is a segment of: (1) a polyether derived from a tetrol having a minimum molecular weight of about 4,000; or (2) a polyester containing polyether segments derived from a tetrol having minimum molecular weights of about 4,000.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the polyether segment comprises poly(oxyethylene), poly(oxybutylene), poly(oxypropylene), or a block copolymer of poly(oxypropylene) and poly(oxyethylene).
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 3 wherein the polyether segments comprise poly(oxyethylene), poly(oxybutylene), poly(oxypropylene), or a block polymer of poly(oxypropylene) and poly(oxyethylene).
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 1 wherein Q is a residue of caprolactam.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 3 wherein Q is a residue of caprolactam.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 11 wherein Q is a residue of caprolactam.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 2 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 70° C. to about 250° C.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 3 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 70° C. to about 250° C.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 5 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 70° C. to about 250° C.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 7 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 70° C. to about 250° C.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 11 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 70° C. to about 250° C.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 2 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 120° C. to about 170° C.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 3 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 120° C. to about 170° C.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 5 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 120° C. to about 170° C.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 7 which is carried out a temperature of from about 120° C. to about 170° C.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 11 which is carried out at a temperature of about 120° C. to about 170° C.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 2 wherein the catalyst is caprolactam magnesium bromide or chloride.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 3 wherein the catalyst is caprolactam magnesium bromide or chloride.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 15 wherein the catalyst is caprolactam magnesium bromide or chloride.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 16 wherein the catalyst is caprolactam magnesium bromide or chloride.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 20 wherein the catalyst is caprolactam magnesium bromide or chloride.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 21 wherein the catalyst is caprolactam magnesium bromide or chloride.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
155 words
A process for preparing a nylon block copolymer which comprises bringing together and reacting lactam monomer, basic lactam polymerization catalyst and an acyllactam functional material of the formula: ##STR23## wherein, Q is ##STR24## with Y equal to C 3 -C 11 alkylene; a is an integer equal to 1, 2 or 3; b is an integer equal to 2 or more; R is a di- or a poly- valent group selected from hydrocarbon groups and hydrocarbon groups containing ether linkages; Z is a segment of: (1) a polyether having a minimum molecular weight of about 2000; (2) a polyester containing polyether segments having a minimum molecular weight of about 2000; or (3) combinations thereof; and wherein the basic lactam polymerization catalyst is added in an effective amount to result in substantial completion of polymerization of the lactam monomer and acyllactam functional material within ten minutes to form the nylon block copolymer in a molded shape.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
155 words
A process for preparing a nylon block copolymer which comprises bringing together and reacting lactam monomer, basic lactam polymerization catalyst and an acyllactam functional material of the formula: ##STR23## wherein, Q is ##STR24## with Y equal to C 3 -C 11 alkylene; a is an integer equal to 1, 2 or 3; b is an integer equal to 2 or more; R is a di- or a poly- valent group selected from hydrocarbon groups and hydrocarbon groups containing ether linkages; Z is a segment of: (1) a polyether having a minimum molecular weight of about 2000; (2) a polyester containing polyether segments having a minimum molecular weight of about 2000; or (3) combinations thereof; and wherein the basic lactam polymerization catalyst is added in an effective amount to result in substantial completion of polymerization of the lactam monomer and acyllactam functional material within ten minutes to form the nylon block copolymer in a molded shape.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 31 wherein said acyllactam functional materials consist of: ##STR25##
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 32 wherein R provides for at least three successively bonded elementary atoms between any two carbonal groups bonded to R.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 32 wherein R provides from about four to about eight successively bonded elementary atoms between any two carbonal groups bonded to R.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 31 wherein R is derived from an acid halide selected from the group consisting of adipoyl chloride, terephthaloyl chloride, isophthaloyl chloride, sebacic acid chloride, and azelaic acid chloride.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 31 wherein the polyether segment comprises poly(oxyethylene), poly(oxybutylene), poly(oxypropylene), or a block copolymer of poly(oxypropylene) and poly(oxyethylene).
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 33 wherein the polyether segments comprise poly(oxyethylene), poly(oxybutylene), poly(oxypropylene), or a block polymer of poly(oxypropylene) and poly(oxyethylene).
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 35 wherein the polyether segments comprise poly(oxyethylene), poly(oxybutylene), poly(oxypropylene), or a block polymer of poly(oxypropylene) and poly(oxyethylene).
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 31 wherein Q is a residue of caprolactam.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 33 wherein Q is a residue of caprolactam.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 35 wherein Q is a residue of caprolactam.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 37 wherein Q is a residue of caprolactam.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 38 wherein Q is a residue of caprolactam.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 31 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 70° C. to about 250° C.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 33 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 70° C. to about 250° C.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 35 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 70° C. to about 250° C.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 38 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 70° C. to about 250° C.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 43 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 70° C. to about 250° C.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 31 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 120° C. to about 170° C.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 33 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 120° C. to about 170° C.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 35 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 120° C. to about 170° C.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 38 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 120° C. to about 170° C.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 43 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 120° C. to about 170° C.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 49 wherein the catalyst is caprolactam magnesium bromide or chloride.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 50 wherein the catalyst is caprolactam magnesium bromide or chloride.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 51 wherein the catalyst is caprolactam magnesium bromide or chloride.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 52 wherein the catalyst is caprolactam magnesium bromide or chloride.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 53 wherein the catalyst is caprolactam magnesium bromide or chloride.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 48 wherein the catalyst is caprolactam magnesium bromide or chloride.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
167 words
A process for preparing a nylon block copolymer which comprises bringing together and reacting lactam monomer, basic lactam polymerization catalyst and a composition containing one or more acyllactam functional materials selected from the group consisting of: ##STR26## wherein, Q is ##STR27## with Y equal to C 3 -C 11 alkylene; a is an integer equal to 1, 2 or 3; b is an integer equal to 2 or more; R is a di- or poly- valent group selected from hydrocarbon groups and hydrogen groups containing ether linkages; Z is a segment of: (1) a polyether; (2) a polyester containing polyether or polymeric hydrocarbon segments; (3) a hydrocarbon; (4) a polysiloxane; or (5) combinations thereof; the materials being substantially the only acyllactam functional materials in said compositions; and wherein the basic lactam polymerization catalyst is added in an effective amount to result in substantial completion of polymerization of the lactam monomer and acyllactam functional material within ten minutes to form the nylon block copolymer in a molded shape.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
167 words
A process for preparing a nylon block copolymer which comprises bringing together and reacting lactam monomer, basic lactam polymerization catalyst and a composition containing one or more acyllactam functional materials selected from the group consisting of: ##STR26## wherein, Q is ##STR27## with Y equal to C 3 -C 11 alkylene; a is an integer equal to 1, 2 or 3; b is an integer equal to 2 or more; R is a di- or poly- valent group selected from hydrocarbon groups and hydrogen groups containing ether linkages; Z is a segment of: (1) a polyether; (2) a polyester containing polyether or polymeric hydrocarbon segments; (3) a hydrocarbon; (4) a polysiloxane; or (5) combinations thereof; the materials being substantially the only acyllactam functional materials in said compositions; and wherein the basic lactam polymerization catalyst is added in an effective amount to result in substantial completion of polymerization of the lactam monomer and acyllactam functional material within ten minutes to form the nylon block copolymer in a molded shape.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process of claim 60 wherein R provides for at least three successively bonded elementary atoms between any two carbonyl groups bonded to R.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
32 words
The process of claim 61 wherein R is derived from the acid halides selected from the group consisting of adipoyl chloride, terephthaloyl chloride, isophthaloyl chloride, sebacic acid chloride, and azelaic acid chloride.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 60 wherein the average value of b for all the acyllactam functional materials in said composition is greater than two.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process of claim 61 wherein the average value of b for all the acyllactam functional materials in said composition is greater than two.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 61 wherein Q is a residue of caprolactam.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 61 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 70° C. to about 250° C.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 66 wherein the catalyst is caprolactam magnesium bromide or chloride.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 1 wherein the Z segment is: (1) a hydrocarbon having a molecular weight of about 500 to about 4000; or (2) a polyester containing polymeric hydrocarbon segments having molecular weights of about 500 to about 4000.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 68 wherein said acyllactam functional materials consist of: ##STR28##
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 69 wherein R provides for at least three successively bonded elementary atoms between any two carbonyl groups bonded to R.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 69 wherein R provides from about four to about eight successively bonded elementary atoms between any two carbonyl groups bonded to R.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 69 wherein R is derived from an acid halide selected from the group consisting of adipoly chloride, terephthaloyl chloride, isophthaloyl chloride, sebacic acid chloride, and azelaic acid chloride.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 68 wherein the polymeric hydrocarbon segments of the polyester segment are polybutadiene segments.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 70 wherein the polymeric hydrocarbon segments of the polyester segment are polybutadiene segments.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 72 wherein the polymeric hydrocarbon segments of the polyester segment are polybutadiene segments.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 68 wherein Q is a residue of caprolactam.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 70 wherein Q is a residue of caprolactam.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 72 wherein Q is a residue of caprolactam.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 68 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 70° C. to about 250° C.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
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A process of claim 70 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 70° C. to about 250° C.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 72 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 70° C. to about 250° C.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 73 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 70° C. to about 250° C.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 74 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 70° C. to about 250° C.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 75 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 120° C. to about 170° C.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 68 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 120° C. to about 170° C.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 70 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 120° C. to about 170° C.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 72 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 120° C. to about 170° C.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 73 which is carried out at a temperature of from about 120° C. to about 170° C.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 79 wherein the catalyst is caprolactam magnesium bromide or chloride.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 80 wherein the catalyst is caprolactam magnesium bromide or chloride.
Claim 94
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 81 wherein the catalyst is caprolactam magnesium bromide or chloride.
Claim 95
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 82 wherein the catalyst is caprolactam magnesium bromide or chloride.
Claim 96
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 83 wherein the catalyst is caprolactam magnesium bromide or chloride.
Claim 97
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 2 wherein b is greater than 2.
Claim 98
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The process of claim 2 wherein b is 3 or 4.
Claim 99
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The process of claim 32 wherein b is greater than 2.
Claim 100
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The process of claim 32 wherein b is 3 or 4.
Claim 101
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The process of claim 70 wherein b is greater than 2.
Claim 102
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The process of claim 70 wherein b is 3 or 4.
Claim 103
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 3 wherein R is derived from an acid halide selected from the group consisting of adipoyl chloride, terephthaloyl chloride, trimesoyl chloride, trimellitic chloride, isophthaloyl chloride, pyromellitoyl chloride, pimeloyl chloride, glutaryl chloride, benzophenone tetracarboxylic acid chloride, oxydiacetyl chloride, oxydibenzoyl chloride, sebacic acid chloride and azelaic acid chloride.
Claim 104
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 32 wherein R is derived from an acid halide selected from the group consisting of adipoyl chloride, terephthaloyl chloride, trimesoyl chloride, trimellitic chloride, isophthaloyl chloride, pyromellitoyl chloride, pimeloyl chloride, glutaryl chloride, benzophenone tetracarboxylic acid chloride, oxydiacetyl chloride, oxydibenzoyl chloride, sebacic acid chloride and azelaic acid chloride.
Claim 105
Dependent Claim
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The process of claim 68 wherein R is derived from an acid halide selected from the group consisting of adipoyl chloride, terephthaloyl chloride, trimesoyl chloride, trimellitic chloride, isophthaloyl chloride, pyromellitoyl chloride, pimeloyl chloride, glutaryl chloride, benzophenone tetracarboxylic acid chloride, oxydiacetyl chloride, oxydibenzoyl chloride, sebacic acid chloride and azelaic acid chloride.
Claim 106
Dependent Claim
180 words
A process for preparing a nylon block copolymer which comprises bringing together and reacting lactam monomer, basic lactam polymerization catalyst and a composition comprising the reaction products of lactam monomer and acid halide functional materials selected from the group consisting of: ##STR29## wherein, X is a halide; a is an integer equal to 1, 2 or 3; b is an integer equal to 2 or more; R is a di- or a poly- valent group selected from hydrogen groups and hydrocarbon groups containing ether linkages; and Z is a segment of: (1) a polyether having a minimum molecular weight of about 2,000, (2) a polyester containing polyether segments having minimum molecular weights of about 2,000; (3) a polyester containing polymeric hydrocarbon segments having a minimum molecular weight of about 500; (4) a hydrocarbon; (5) a polysiloxane; or (6) combinations thereof; and wherein the basic lactam polymerization catalyst is added in an effective amount to result in substantial completion of polymerization of the lactam monomer and the composition within ten minutes to form the nylon block copolymer in a molded shape.
Claim 107
Dependent Claim
180 words
A process for preparing a nylon block copolymer which comprises bringing together and reacting lactam monomer, basic lactam polymerization catalyst and a composition comprising the reaction products of lactam monomer and acid halide functional materials selected from the group consisting of: ##STR29## wherein, X is a halide; a is an integer equal to 1, 2 or 3; b is an integer equal to 2 or more; R is a di- or a poly- valent group selected from hydrogen groups and hydrocarbon groups containing ether linkages; and Z is a segment of: (1) a polyether having a minimum molecular weight of about 2,000, (2) a polyester containing polyether segments having minimum molecular weights of about 2,000; (3) a polyester containing polymeric hydrocarbon segments having a minimum molecular weight of about 500; (4) a hydrocarbon; (5) a polysiloxane; or (6) combinations thereof; and wherein the basic lactam polymerization catalyst is added in an effective amount to result in substantial completion of polymerization of the lactam monomer and the composition within ten minutes to form the nylon block copolymer in a molded shape.
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