Abstract: The present invention relates to polyamide oligomers with linear or branched chain structure with a number average molar mass of 800 to 5000 g/mol, with basic end groups which are at least partially NH2 end groups and carboxyl end groups, produced by condensation of polyamide-forming monomers, the concentration of NH2 end groups being at most 300 mmol/kg and in that these end groups are present in excess in a ratio to the carboxyl end groups.

Abstract: A novel polyamide molding material for highly lustrous and rigid polyamide molded articles contains a polyamide mixture consisting of a semicrystalline linear polyamide, a special branched graft polyamide, an amorphous polyamide, reinforcing substances as well as conventional additives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyamide oligomers with linear or branched chain structure with a number average molar mass of 800 to 5000 g/mol, with basic end groups which are at least partially NH2 end groups and carboxyl end groups, produced by condensation of polyamide-forming monomers, the concentration of NH2 end groups being at most 300 mmol/kg and in that these end groups are present in excess in a ratio to the carboxyl end groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer mixture of partially crystalline aliphatic polyamides and partially aromatic polyamides, the proportion of aliphatic polyamides being more than 50% by weight and the quantitative ratio of the aliphatic carbon atoms to amide bonds in the aliphatic polyamides being in the range of 8:1 to 12:1 and the partially aromatic polyamides, which are present in deficit, having, in addition to hexamethyleneterephthalamide (6T) units, further partially aromatic and/or aliphatic amide units and being predominantly partially crystalline. The invention relates furthermore to the use of polymer mixtures of this type for various application fields, in particular for express couplings or connectors for fuel lines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic polyamide moulding compositions which contain at least one copolyamide with at least 20% by weight polyamide 12 components and at least one aprotic compound selected from the group of N-alkylated, cyclic carboxylic acid amides with 5 to 7 ring elements and/or of urea derivatives, the alkyl rests of which are linear at the nitrogen or which form a linking of the two N-atoms, and a process for production of the moulding compositions. The thermoplastic polyamide moulding compositions are distinguished by the fact that no solid deposits are formed during thermoplastic conversion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of thermoplastic polyamide moulding compositions with reduced or strongly reduced formation of solid deposits and/or coverings during a thermoplastic conversion into commodity goods in discontinuous processes in particular injection moulding, and continuous processes such as the extrusion of films, fibers, tubes and jacketings containing at least 20% by weight polyamide and/or at least one copolymer with at least 20% by weight polyamide components.

Abstract: A catalyst solution for the anionic polymerization of lactones and/or lactams comprises a salt of at least one compound of the general formula I In this formula (I), R1 is H or an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic radical with 1 to 12 C atoms which can also have heteroatoms or hetero groups, the radical R2, which is the same or different, is H, halogen, C1–C5-alkyl, ethoxy or wherein said solvation agent S comprises N-methylpyrrolidone, N-octylpyrrolidone, N-cyclohexylpyrrolidone, N-octylcaprolactam, tetrabutyl urea or mixtures thereof methoxy, and n=1, 2 or 3, and wherein the salt is dissolved in an aprotic solvation agent S.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel polyamide molding material for highly lustrous and rigid polyamide molded articles that contains a polyamide mixture consisting of a semicrystalline linear polyamide, a special branched graft polyamide, an amorphous polyamide, reinforcing substances as well as conventional additives.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decomposition-resistant polyamide which is produced by means of anionic polymerisation of at least one lactam in the presence of at least one basic catalyst and optionally at least one activator, a deactivator consisting of a proton donor and an amine being added following the completed polymerization in the melted state.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer mixture of partially crystalline aliphatic polyamides and partially aromatic polyamides, the proportion of aliphatic polyamides being more than 50% by weight and the quantitative ratio of the aliphatic carbon atoms to amide bonds in the aliphatic polyamides being in the range of 8:1 to 12:1 and the partially aromatic polyamides, which are present in deficit, having, in addition to hexamethyleneterephthalamide (6T) units, further partially aromatic and/or aliphatic amide units and being predominantly partially crystalline. The invention relates furthermore to the use of polymer mixtures of this type for various application fields, in particular for express couplings or connectors for fuel lines.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a composite material (33) consisting of reinforcing elements (29) and a thermoplastic polyamide, said method permitting high-speed production with continuous process control, using simple equipment. The method is characterized by the following steps: the supplied reinforcing elements (29) are impregnated with a lactam melt (11) that is activated for anionic polymerization, at a temperature at which the activated lactam melt (11) does not polymerize; the impregnated reinforcing element (30) is heated and polymerized in a heating unit (17) without passing through a heated die and in an essentially contactless manner; the resultant hot polymerized composite material (31) is cooled in a cooling unit (18).

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of thermoplastic polyamide moulding compositions with reduced or strongly reduced formation of solid deposits and/or coverings during a thermoplastic conversion into commodity goods in discontinuous processes in particular injection moulding, and continuous processes such as the extrusion of films, fibers, tubes and jacketings containing at least 20% by weight polyamide and/or at least one copolymer with at least 20% by weight polyamide components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic polyamide moulding compositions which contain at least one copolyamide with at least 20% by weight polyamide 12 components and at least one aprotic compound selected from the group of N-alkylated, cyclic carboxylic acid amides with 5 to 7 ring elements and/or of urea derivatives, the alkyl rests of which are linear at the nitrogen or which form a linking of the two N-atoms, and a process for production of the moulding compositions. The thermoplastic polyamide moulding compositions are distinguished by the fact that no solid deposits are formed during thermoplastic conversion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solution of an alkali salt, which is strongly basic, clear, stable in storage and liquid at room temperature, of aniline, amidated with a monocarboxylic acid, or its derivatives in an aprotic solvation agent, a method for production thereof and the polyamides produced using this solution.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid initiator for carrying out anionic lactam polymerization. The liquid initiator contains a conversion product of isocyanate (1) with a protic compound (P) and a base (B) in an aprotic solvation agent (S).

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid initiator to be used in anionic lactam polymerization. Said liquid initiator contains a reaction product of carbodiimide with a protic compound and a base in an aprotic solvation agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polyamide with low viscosity degradation after remelting which can be produced by anionic polymerization of lactam in the presence of alkaline catalysts and if necessary activators and the method for production of the polyamide. The invention relates furthermore to a method for reprocessing anionically produced polyamide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid initiator for carrying out anionic lactam polymerization. The liquid initiator contains a conversion product of isocyanate (1) with a protic compound (P) and a base (B) in an aprotic solvation agent (S).

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid catalysts for implementation of anionic lactam polymerization, containing a conversion product of lactam, isocyanate and a base, the conversion product being dissolved in a solvation medium, and also a method for the production thereof. These catalysts are used for direct production of granulate or utility objects made of polylactam.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polyamide with low viscosity degradation after remelting which can be produced by anionic polymerization of lactam in the presence of alkaline catalysts and if necessary activators and the method for production of the polyamide. The invention relates furthermore to a method for reprocessing anionically produced polyamide.