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Copolymeric polycarbonate production method

US5484875A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 1995
Grant dateJan 16, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G64/307
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for preparing copolymeric polycarbonates which comprises melt polycondensing a mixture of an aromatic dihydroxy compound containing an amount of 2-90 mol % of hydroquinone or substituted hydroquinones and a diester carbonate in the presence of a catalyst containing an alkali metal compound or an alkaline earth metal compound in an amount of 1.times.10.sup.-8 to 5.times.10.sup.-6 mole per mole of the total amount of the aromatic dihydroxy compound, then adding an acidic compound to the melt polycondensation product.

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