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(Co)polycarbonate and process for producing the same

US5494992A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 1995
Grant dateFeb 27, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K5/16
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A processes for producing a (co)polycarbonate having a low terminal hydroxyl group concentration and being excellent in heat resistance and hue, which comprises melt-polycondensing a dihydroxy compound with a carbonic diester in the presence of a catalyst for transesterification selected from the group consisting of a nitrogen-containing basic compound, an alkali metal borate and an alkaline earth metal borate and in the presence of a specific ester compound. A process for producing a linear, high-molecular weight (co)polycarbonate being excellent in heat resistance, hydrolysis resistance, hue and impact resistance which comprises melt-polycondensing a dihydroxy compound with a carbonic diester in the presence of a catalyst for transesterification selected from the group consisting of specific borates. A process for producing a (co)polycarbonate being excellent in heat resistance, hydrolysis resistance, hue and impact resistance which comprises melt-polycondensing a dihydroxy compound with a carbonic diester in the presence of boric acid and/or ammonium hydrogenphosphite.

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