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Process for the production of linear polyesters, particularly for films and foils

US4960915A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 1989
Grant dateOct 2, 1990
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K3/34
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the production of linear polyesters, the acid component consisting essentially of terephthalate units and the glycol component of ethylene glycol, by transesterification or direct esterification in the presence of an aluminum silicate-ethylene glycol suspension followed by polycondensation. An acidic phosphorus compound and subsequently an alkaline compound are added to the aluminum silicate before or during the formation of the suspension.

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