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Method for making aromatic polycarbonates

US5391692A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 1994
Grant dateFeb 21, 1995
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G64/40
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is provided for making polycarbonate utilizing an effective amount of a phase transfer catalyst, such as tetrabutylammonium bromide as a condensation catalyst during the interfacial phosgenation of a bisphenol, such as bisphenol A. Improved phosgene utilization is achieved.

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