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Melt extrusion spinning polyamide fibers with sulfonated reagent and thermoplastic carrier

US6680018B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2002
Grant dateJan 20, 2004
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/23993
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of producing a stain-resistant and soil-resistant polyamide yarn comprises the steps of(a) melt compounding a sulfonated aromatic acid with a thermoplastic polyester or polyamide carrier resin to form a concentrate;(b) adding said concentrate to a fiber-forming polyamide to form a fiber-forming polyamide composition;(c) melt extrusion spinning said fiber-forming polyamide composition to form a yarn; and(d) drawing said yarn.

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