Snia Viscosa Societa Nazionale Industria Applicazioni Viscosa S.p.a.

Snia Fibre Spa

Montedison S.p.a.

Ecp Enichem Polimeri S.r.l.

Snia Viscosa Societa Nazionale Industrial Applicazioni Viscosa S.p.a

Aldemaro Ciaperoni

Gino Dall'Asta

Giuseppe Quaglia

Alberto Cappelli

Francesco D'Andolfo

Andrea Mattiussi

Armando Mariano

Antonio Salan

Nicola De Mattia

Antonino Cucinella

Nunzio Riccardi

Molding compositions having high rates of crystallization and suitable for being molded at a temperature of the mold not higher than 100.degree. C. to produce molded articles having an optimal combination of mechanical, physical, thermal properties and of surface appearance, comprising: a linear saturated polyester (A); a salt of a mono- or poly-carboxylic acid (B); an ionomer copolymer containing side carboxylic groups at least partially salified (C), and a solid inert inorganic substance (D) having a particle size not higher than 5 micrometers. Said compositions may be reinforced by reinforcing materials, preferably by glass fibers.

Molding compositions based on polyester

A linear block copolymer of regular structure, comprising polyamide and polyethylene glycol blocks. Two polyamide blocks (A) are bound through an intermediate polyethylene glycol block (B) according to a structural scheme (A-B-A). Fibers exhibiting a high moisture absorption strong mechanical properties and a high dyeability. Textile manufactured goods comprising said fibers. A process to obtain said block copolymer, through the preparation of a polyamide (A) and a polyethylene glycol (B), and condensation of polyamide (A) and polyethylene glycol (B) so as to obtain a (A-B-A) structure.

Polyamide polyethylene glycolpolyamide block copolymer

The invention is concerned with a combination of molecular weight controllers to be used in the production of a stabilized polyamide having a low content of monomers and oligomers and a high dye-taking capability by polymerization of caprolactam. The combination comprises: (a) a primary monofunctional amine having its boiling point at 180.degree. C. above, and a basic dissociation constant K.sub.b .gtoreq.1.7.times.10.sup.-5 ; (b) a monofunctional organic acid having a K.sub.a &gt;1.5.times.10.sup.-5 ; and (c) an aminoacid containing at least ten carbon atoms having the --NH.sub.2 group salified by a monofunctional organic or inorganic acid which has K.sub.a &gt;1.0.times.10.sup.-2. With this combination, a polyamide is obtained which, following residence in the molten state, has a monomer content of 0.25% or less and a dimer content of 0.15% or less.

Molecular weight controllers combination for caprolactam polymerization

A new composition is described comprising a synthetic, artificial or natu polymer and a flameproofing additive imparting self-extinguishing properties to the composition and to the articles, such as moulded, spun or woven articles, made therefrom, said additive being the product of the reaction of melamine with acidic compounds, such as organic acids or anhydrides and inorganic acids. The process for making said additive by said reaction, preferably in the presence of water, is also described. The said composition may be made by introducing said additive in any manufacturing stage, viz. to the monomers (if the polymer is a synthetic one), to the molten polymer, to polymer solutions such as viscose dope, to polymer chips during extrusion, or to finished products e.g. by applying a finish to fabrics.

Self-extinguishing polymers

A flame resistant and self-extinguishing copolyester composition is made by opolycondensing a dicarboxylic aromatic acid or its diester, a saturated aliphatic diol, a tetrabrominated diol and a sulphonated aromatic compound, preferably in the presence of a phosphor derivative as a complexing and stabilizing agent. Preferably the acid is terephthalic acid and the saturated diol is ethylene or butylene glycol. The viscosity of the copolyester is from 0.3 to 0.6 dl/g and preferably not less than 0.4 or more preferably 0.45 dl/g and its bromine and sulphur contents are 0.1-12% and 0.05-1% by weight respectively, the phosphor, if any, not exceeding 1%. A marked synergic effect of the concurrent presence of bromine and sulphur is evidenced by combustion tests.

Self-extinguishing and thermostable copolyesters and process for making

There is described a family of copolyester compositions for producing heat nd flame resistant fibers, said compositions being prepared by polycondensating (A) an aromatic diacid, (B) a diol, (C) a tetrabrominated diol, (D) a derivative of a polyvalent metal, all said components being hereinbelow defined, the polycondensation process being carried out in several successive stages of copolycondensation of components (A), (B) and (C) until reaching a stable viscosity, then adding component (D), and stopping the reaction before the intrinsic viscosity of the composition decreases below a value proper for subsequent spinning.

Copolyester compositions for the production of fibers having high heat

A thermostable flameproofing agent for copolyesters is prepared by reacting ne mol of a diester of an alkali dicarboxyaryl sulphonate with 1-2 mols of at least one tetrabrominated diol in the presence of a transesterification catalyst chosen in the group consisting of compounds of Zn, Co, Ca, Sn, Ti and Mn. Copolyester compositions adapted for the preparation of formed bodies are prepared by the polycondensation of a dicarboxylic arylic acid or its diesters and a saturated aliphatic diol with said flameproofing agent and up to 1% by weight of a derivative of phosphorus in the presence of a catalyst consisting of Sb.sub.2 O.sub.3 or GeO.sub.2. Said compositions preferably have an intrinsic viscosity not less than 0.40 dl/g before their transformation into formed bodies and not less than 0.35 dl/g after said transformation.

Thermostable flameproofing agent for copolyesters, process for making

Pyrrolidone is anionically polymerized in the presence of alkali pyrrolidonate as catalyst and of carbamates of metals of Groups I and II of the Mendelyeev Periodic System, or of ammonium carbamates, as activators.

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