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Polymerization catalyst for polyester, polyester produced with the same, and process for producing polyester

US7132383B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 2001
Grant dateNov 7, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G63/87
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A polymerization catalyst for polyester production which contains neither a germanium compound nor an antimony compound as a major component. It contains aluminum as the main metallic ingredient, has excellent catalytic activity, and gives a polyester which is effectively inhibited from suffering thermal degradation, during melt molding, without deactivating or removing the catalyst, and is excellent in thermal stability, stability to thermal oxidation, and hydrolytic resistance. The polymerization catalyst contains as a first metallic ingredient at least one member selected among aluminum and compounds thereof and further contains a phosphorus compound represented by a specific chemical formula. The polyester produced with this catalyst is usable as fibers, films, sheets, various moldings including hollow moldings, etc.

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