Abstract:
Method for the preparation of finely and evenly divided elemental antimony for use as catalyst in polyester manufacturing, wherein powdered antimony is subjected to mechanical size reduction operations, and then is dispersed in a liquid medium.
Abstract:
A METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF POLYESTERS, MORE PARTICULARLY LINEAR POLYALKYLENE TEREPHTHALATES IS DISCLOSED, WHEREIN THE POLYCONDENSATION STEP IS CARRIED OUT BY USING AS A CATALYST AN ASSOCIATION OF ELEMENTAL ANTIMONY WITH INSOLUBLE TITANIUM COMPOUNDS. TITANIUM HYDRIDE, CARBIDE, NITRIDE, BORIDE OR PHOSPHITE ARE THE PREFERRED TITANIUM COMPOUNDS. IN ADDITION TO ACCELERATING THE POLYCONDENSATION REACTION, THE CATALYST SYSTEM OF THIS INVENTION HAS NO DETRIMENTAL EFFECT OF THE WHITENESS RATING OF THE FINISHED POLYMERS.