Abstract:
A hydrolysis resistant polyamide composition comprising from 50 wt% to 80 wt% polyamide polymer having a theoretical amine end group content of at least 55 µeq/gram; and from 25 wt% to 60 wt% glass fibers. The weight ratio of polyamide polymer to glass fibers ranges from 0.5:1 to 4.0:1. The polyamide composition comprises less than 0.06 wt% copper; and/or from 1 ppb to 0.24 wt% non-copper metal halide compound. The polyamide composition, when hydrolysis aged for 500 hours at 130°C, demonstrates an impact resilience greater than 40 kJ/m2, as measured at 23C.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to fluid bed processes that utilize silica particles as a fluidization aid. The process comprises reacting one or more reactants in a reactor comprising a fluid bed to form a product. The fluid bed comprises a catalyst composition comprising a catalyst and an inert additive composition comprising silica particles from 0.5 wt% to 30 wt%, based on the total weight of the catalyst composition. The silica particles are discrete, inert particles that are mixed with the catalyst in the fluid bed.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to polyamide compositions and resulting injection-molded articles that can be plated, e.g., metal coated, to form structurally aesthetic injection-molded articles. The polyamide compositions may include from 40 wt.% to 80 wt.% of a polyamide, from 0.5 wt.% to 40 wt.% of an etchable filler, from 5 wt.% to 30 wt.% of glass fiber, optionally less than 40 wt.% of a semi-structural mineral, and optionally from 0.1 wt.% to 13 wt.% of additive. The polyamide composition imparts very good surface appearance and excellent mechanical properties to injection-molded articles that are substantially free of visual defects.
Abstract:
Described herein is an improved conversion of nitrous oxide (N 2 O) present as a by-product in a chemical process to NO x which can be further converted to a useful compound or material, such as nitric acid.
Abstract:
A tri-carboxylic compound of Formula (IA) optionally in combination with a compound of Formula (IIA) behaves as a low-VOC, low odor coalescing agent, while a tri-carboxylic compound of Formula (IA) in combination with a compound of Formula (IIB), or alternatively, a tri-carboxylic compound of Formula (IB) in combination with a compound of Formula (IIA) exhibits dual coalescing and plasticizing properties. A tri-carboxylic compound of Formula (IB) optionally in combination with a compound of Formula (IIB) behaves as low-VOC, low odor plasticizing agent.
Abstract:
Polyamide resin that comprise one or more polyamides and a stabilizer component containing an copper complex and a copper salt is disclosed for improving the heat age performance for an article. The combination of a copper complex and a copper salt retains the mechanical properties of the article.
Abstract:
Provided herein are processes for the separation of acetonitrile from low-purity feedstock streams. The provided processes are particularly useful for isolating acetonitrile at high purity from chemical manufacturing waste streams that include methanol, water, and allyl alcohol.