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Reacting polycarbonate resin with aryl chlorocarbonate to improve aging characteristics

US4460752A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 25, 1982
Grant dateJul 17, 1984
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G64/28
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the preparation of polycarbonates from diphenols and/or chlorocarbonic acid esters thereof and phosgene by the two-phase boundary process wherein said polycarbonate is reacted with aryl chlorocarbonate is disclosed; the reaction products are noted for their improved ageing and hydrolysis characteristics which render them useful as thermoplastic molding compositions.

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