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Process for the control of carboxyl end groups in fiber-forming polyesters

US4016142A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 1966
Grant dateApr 5, 1977
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Expiry dateNov 9, 1986

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G63/42
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In the preparation of a fiber-forming polyester, the number of free carboxyl end groups present in the polymer may be reduced by adding to the polymerized polyester a glycidyl ether which reacts with the carboxyl end groups present to form free hydroxyl end groups.

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