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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 16, 2010
Filed:
Feb. 22, 2007
Bobby G. Dawkins, Charlotte, NC (US);
J. Dean Baker, Rock Hill, SC (US);
Bobby G. Dawkins, Charlotte, NC (US);
J. Dean Baker, Rock Hill, SC (US);
PBI Performance Products, Inc., Charlotte, NC (US);
Abstract
A single-stage melt polymerization process is demonstrated for production of a polybenzimidazole which comprises the following steps. First, a high intensity reactor having a means for controlling agitation and rate of, atmosphere, and temperature is provided. Second, the high intensity reactor is degassed and filled with nitrogen. Third, a tetraminobiphenyl (TAB), compound A and an isophthalic acid (IPA), compound B are provided. Fourth, the high intensity reactor is charged with compounds A and B. Fifth, compound A and compound B are reacted under high intensity agitation in an absence of catalyst, to temperature of between 340° C. to 430° C. to produce a polybenzimidazole having an IV of at least 0.45 and a plugging value of greater than or equal to 1.0 g/cm.