Abstract:
The invention relates to the field of separation by distillation of 6-aminocapronitrile (ACN) and hexamethylenediamine (HMD) from a mixture comprising ACN, HMD, tetrahydroazepine (THA), adiponitrile (ADN) and low boilers (LB). Also disclosed is a method for producing a distillate stream comprising HMD; a side draw stream comprising ACN, THA and low levels of dimers of ACN and HMD; and a tails stream comprising ACN, THA and substantially higher levels of dimers of ACN and HMD than found in the side draw stream. The side draw stream is particularly suitable for use in the production of caprolactam since the low levels of dimers of ACN and HMT do not greatly affect the catalyst life in the caprolactam production process. The tails stream can be further distilled to produce a tails distillate stream comprising CAN and THA, which can be recycled back to the first distillation column, futher increasing recovery of CAN from the feed stream. Process conditions of the method of the invention disfavor the production of 2-cyanocyclopentylideneimine (CPI).
Abstract:
Adiponitrile is made by reacting 3-pentenenitrile with hydrogen cyanide. The 3- pentenenitrile is made by reacting 1,3-butadiene with hydrogen cyanide. The 1,3- butadiene feed includes a small amount of tertiary-butylcatechol. The catalyst for the reaction of 1,3-butadiene with hydrogen cyanide to make 3-pentenenitrile is recycled. At least a portion of the recycled catalyst is purified by an extraction process.
Abstract:
Adiponitrile is made by reacting 3-pentenenitrile with hydrogen cyanide. The 3- pentenenitrile is made by reacting 1,3-butadiene with hydrogen cyanide. The catalyst for the reaction of 1,3-butadiene with hydrogen cyanide to make 3-pentenenitrile is recycled. At least a portion of the recycled catalyst is purified by an extraction process, which separates catalyst degradation products and reaction byproduct from the catalyst.
Abstract:
Disclosed are processes and systems for the production of aromatic carboxylic acids, such as purified terephthalic acid. The processes result in reduced volatile aromatic monocarboxylic acid contamination throughout various stages of the PTA process when compared to known processes. This permits the various effluent streams to be recycled back to several stages in the production process, which allows for the efficient production of pure PTA at a lower cost.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are a highly uniform spandex and process for making such spandex. More particularly, the polyurethaneurea of which such spandex is prepared has both dialkylurea and cycloalkylurea ends, wherein a chain terminator composition includes a dialkylamine such as diethylamine and a cylcoalkylamine such as cyclohexylamine.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a process for the hydrocyanation of a naturally occurring oil. A method of hydrogenating the nitrile containing carboxylic acids obtained by the above hydrocyanation to produce amine containing carboxylic acids is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A soil repellency aqueous dispersion for treating various fibers, yarns, and textiles is disclosed. The dispersion provides superior soil resistance when compared to known fluorochemical and silicone fiber treatments. The dispersion comprises clay nanoparticle components and fluorochemicals that can be applied to the fibers, yarns, and textiles using known methods.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a new thermoplastic copolyether ester elastomer composition comprising a soft segment and a hard segment. The soft segment of the copolyether ester elastomer composition is derived from a random poly(oxyethylene-co-oxytetramethylene ether) glycol and the hard segment is composed of short chain polyester. The present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing the new copolyether ester elastomer composition, and products comprising same.