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Process for the purification of polycarbonates

US4013702A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 1975
Grant dateMar 22, 1977
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Expiry dateDec 4, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G64/406
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The free and bonded residual phenol content of oligocarbonates prepared by transesterification between a diol and a diphenyl carbonate is substantially reduced by a process comprising (i) introducing water into the oligocarbonate in the liquid state at an elevated temperature under reduced pressure and (ii) purging the mixture with an inert gas to effect degassing. The purified oligocarbonates are particularly resistant to yellowing.

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