Methods for introducing additives into polyethylene terephthalate
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
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국제특허분류(IPC7판)
C08G-063/62
C08G-063/00
출원번호
UP-0962167
(2004-10-08)
등록번호
US-7759449
(2010-08-09)
발명자
/ 주소
Nichols, Carl S.
Moore, Tony Clifford
출원인 / 주소
Wellman, Inc.
대리인 / 주소
Summa, Additon & Ashe, P.A.
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초록▼
The invention is a method for the late introduction of additives into polyethylene terephthalate. The method employs a reactive carrier that functions as a delivery vehicle for one or more additives. The reactive carrier reacts with the polyethylene terephthalate, thereby binding the reactive carrie
The invention is a method for the late introduction of additives into polyethylene terephthalate. The method employs a reactive carrier that functions as a delivery vehicle for one or more additives. The reactive carrier reacts with the polyethylene terephthalate, thereby binding the reactive carrier in the polyethylene terephthalate resin and preventing the emergence of the reactive carrier and additives from the polyethylene terephthalate during subsequent thermal processing.
대표청구항▼
The invention claimed is: 1. A method for introducing additives into polyethylene terephthalate, comprising: polymerizing polyethylene terephthalate precursors via melt phase polycondensation to form polyethylene terephthalate polymers possessing sufficient molecular weight to facilitate polymer pr
The invention claimed is: 1. A method for introducing additives into polyethylene terephthalate, comprising: polymerizing polyethylene terephthalate precursors via melt phase polycondensation to form polyethylene terephthalate polymers possessing sufficient molecular weight to facilitate polymer processing; and thereafter, introducing an additive into the polyethylene terephthalate polymers via a reactive carrier that has a molecular weight of between about 300 and 10,000 g/mol, the reactive carrier being a delivery vehicle for the additive; wherein the additive is introduced to the polyethylene terephthalate polymers in quantities such that its concentration in the polyethylene terephthalate polymers is less than about one weight percent; and wherein the reactive carrier is introduced to the polyethylene terephthalate polymers in quantities such that bulk properties of the polyethylene terephthalate polymers are not significantly affected. 2. A method according to claim 1, further comprising solid state polymerizing the polyethylene terephthalate polymers. 3. A method according to claim 1, further comprising forming the polyethylene terephthalate polymers into containers. 4. A method according to claim 1, further comprising forming the polyethylene terephthalate polymers into films. 5. A method according to claim 1, further comprising forming the polyethylene terephthalate polymers into fibers. 6. A method according to claim 1, wherein the step of polymerizing polyethylene terephthalate precursors comprises polymerizing polyethylene terephthalate precursors via melt phase polycondensation to form polyethylene terephthalate polymers having an intrinsic viscosity of at least about 0.45 dl/g. 7. A method according to claim 1, wherein the step of polymerizing polyethylene terephthalate precursors comprises polymerizing polyethylene terephthalate precursors via melt phase polycondensation to form polyethylene terephthalate polymers having an intrinsic viscosity of at least about 0.50 dl/g. 8. A method according to claim 1, wherein the step of polymerizing polyethylene terephthalate precursors comprises polymerizing polyethylene terephthalate precursors via melt phase polycondensation to form polyethylene terephthalate polymers having an intrinsic viscosity of at least about 0.55 dl/g. 9. A method according to claim 1, wherein the step of polymerizing polyethylene terephthalate precursors comprises polymerizing polyethylene terephthalate precursors via melt phase polycondensation to form polyethylene terephthalate polymers having an intrinsic viscosity of at least about 0.60 dl/g. 10. A method according to claim 1, wherein the additive is a catalyst stabilizer. 11. A method according to claim 1, wherein the additive is a UV stabilizer. 12. A method according to claim 11, wherein the UV stabilizer is a UV radiation absorber. 13. A method according to claim 12, wherein the UV radiation absorber comprises benzotriazole or derivatives of benzotriazole. 14. A method according to claim 12, wherein the UV radiation absorber comprises benzophenone or derivatives of benzophenone. 15. A method according to claim 11, wherein the UV stabilizer is a hindered amine compound. 16. A method according to claim 15, wherein the hindered amine compound comprises 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl piperidine or derivatives of 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl piperidine. 17. A method according to claim 1, wherein the additive is a compatibilizer. 18. A method according to claim 1, wherein the additive is selected from the group consisting of heat-up rate enhancers, inert particulate additives, colorants, antioxidants, branching agents, barrier agents, oxygen scavengers, crystallization control agents, acetaldehyde reducing agents, impact modifiers, catalyst deactivators, melt strength enhancers, anti-static agents, lubricants, chain extenders, nucleating agents, solvents, fillers, and plasticizers. 19. A method according to claim 1, wherein the additive is introduced to the polyethylene terephthalate polymers in quantities such that its concentration in the polyethylene terephthalate polymers is less than about 200 ppm. 20. A method according to claim 1, wherein the additive is introduced to the polyethylene terephthalate polymers in quantities such that its concentration in the polyethylene terephthalate polymers is between about 40 and 150 ppm. 21. A method according to claim 1, wherein the reactive carrier has a molecular weight of more than about 2,000 g/mol. 22. A method according to claim 1, wherein the reactive carrier has a molecular weight of less than about 2,000 g/mol. 23. A method according to claim 1, wherein the reactive carrier has a molecular weight of between about 400 and 1,000 g/mol. 24. A method according to claim 1, wherein the reactive carrier is a liquid or slurry at near ambient temperatures. 25. A method for introducing additives into polyethylene terephthalate, comprising: polymerizing polyethylene terephthalate precursors via melt phase polycondensation to form polyethylene terephthalate polymers possessing sufficient molecular weight to facilitate polymer processing; and thereafter, introducing an additive into the polyethylene terephthalate polymers via a reactive carrier that has a molecular weight of between about 300 and 10,000 g/mol, the reactive carrier being a delivery vehicle for the additive; wherein the additive is introduced to the polyethylene terephthalate polymers in quantities such that its concentration in the polyethylene terephthalate polymers is less than about one weight percent; and wherein the reactive carrier is introduced to the polyethylene terephthalate polymers in quantities such that its concentration in the polyethylene terephthalate polymers is less than about 1,000 ppm. 26. A method according to claim 25, wherein the additive is introduced to the polyethylene terephthalate polymers in quantities such that its concentration in the polyethylene terephthalate polymers is less than about 200 ppm. 27. A method according to claim 26, wherein the additive is a catalyst stabilizer. 28. A method according to claim 25, wherein the reactive carrier is introduced to the polyethylene terephthalate polymers in quantities such that its concentration in the polymers is less than about 500 ppm. 29. A method according to claim 28, wherein the additive is introduced to the polyethylene terephthalate polymers in quantities such that its concentration in the polyethylene terephthalate polymers is less than about 100 ppm. 30. A method according to claim 25, wherein the additive is a UV stabilizer. 31. A method according to claim 25, wherein the additive is a compatibilizer. 32. A method according to claim 25, wherein the additive is selected from the group consisting of heat-up rate enhancers, inert particulate additives, colorants, antioxidants, branching agents, barrier agents, oxygen scavengers, crystallization control agents, acetaldehyde reducing agents, impact modifiers, catalyst deactivators, melt strength enhancers, anti-static agents, lubricants, chain extenders, nucleating agents, solvents, fillers, and plasticizers. 33. A method for the late introduction of compatibilizer into polyethylene terephthalate, comprising: reacting a terephthalate component and a diol component to form polyethylene terephthalate precursors; polymerizing the polyethylene terephthalate precursors via melt phase polycondensation to form polyethylene terephthalate polymers; and thereafter introducing a compatibilizer into the polyethylene terephthalate polymers via a reactive carrier having a molecular weight of less than about 10,000 g/mol, the reactive carrier being a delivery vehicle for the compatibilizer. 34. A method according to claim 33, wherein the reactive carrier has a molecular weight of more than about 300 g/mol. 35. A method according to claim 33, wherein the reactive carrier has a molecular weight of between about 400 and 1,000 g/mol. 36. A method according to claim 1, wherein: the step of polymerizing polyethylene terephthalate precursors comprises polymerizing polyethylene terephthalate precursors via a continuous melt phase polycondensation process to form a polyester melt comprising polyethylene terephthalate polymers; and the step of introducing an additive into the polyethylene terephthalate polymers via a reactive carrier comprises introducing an additive into the polyester melt via a reactive carrier. 37. A method according to claim 1, wherein the step of introducing an additive into the polyethylene terephthalate polymers via a reactive carrier comprises reacting the reactive carrier with the polyethylene terephthalate polymers. 38. A method according to claim 1, wherein the reactive carrier comprises internal functional groups that react with polyethylene terephthalate polymers. 39. A method according to claim 1, wherein the reactive carrier comprises an anhydride. 40. A method according to claim 1, wherein the reactive carrier is an anhydride having at least one internal functional group. 41. A method according to claim 25, wherein: the step of polymerizing polyethylene terephthalate precursors comprises polymerizing polyethylene terephthalate precursors via a continuous melt phase polycondensation process to form a polyester melt comprising polyethylene terephthalate polymers; and the step of introducing an additive into the polyethylene terephthalate polymers via a reactive carrier comprises introducing an additive into the polyester melt via a reactive carrier such that the reactive carrier reacts with the polyethylene terephthalate polymers. 42. A method according to claim 25, wherein the reactive carrier comprises an anhydride.
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