Abstract: A method for producing a composition of diesters of 1,4:3,6-dianhydrohexitol, characterised in that it includes a step including the esterification of 1,4:3,6-dianhydrohexitol by a composition of carboxylic acids, the composition of carboxylic acids including: at least an acid having formula C7H15COOH (X) and an acid having formula C9H19COOH (Y), the mass ratio (X)/(Y) varying between 10/90 à 90/10; at least one acid having a formula different from (X) and (Y), selected from among hexanoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, oleic acid or linoleic acid.

Abstract: A simple, low cost, environmentally friendly and sustainable process for the production of internal dehydration products of hydrogenated sugar, implementing trivalent metal phosphate (metal (III) phosphates) as catalysts during the dehydratation step.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a polycarbonate, having a glass transition temperature greater than or equal to 50° C., includes: a step (1) of introducing into a reactor a monomer of formula (I) and R1 and R2 being identical or different alkyl groups; a step (2) of introducing into the reactor at least one cyclic diol or a mixture of diols (B) including at least 20 mol % of cyclic diols; a subsequent step (3) of polycondensation via transesterification of the mixture of monomers including the monomers (A) and (B); a step (4) of recovering the polycarbonate formed during step (3).

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition that can rapidly plasticise polymers, including, in relation to the total mass of (A) and (B): between 0.1 and 99 mass-% of at least one ester of 1,4:3,6-dianhydrohexitol (A), having a molar mass varying between 255 and 345 g·mol?1 and selected from among monoesters and diesters of isosorbide, isomannide and isoidide; and between 1 and 99.9 mass-% of at least one compound (B) having a molar mass greater than 345 g·mol?1 and selected from among the esters of 1,4:3,6-dianhydrohexitol, the esters of cyclohexane polycarboxylic acid, the esters of phthalic acid, and glycerol esters. Also disclosed is a method for the production of a plasticised object using constituents (A) and (B), as well as to the use of the ester compound (A) as a polymer gelification accelerator.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing polycarbonate includes:—a step (1) of introducing into a reactor a particular composition (A) of at least one dianhydrohexitol carbonate bearing two alkyl carbonate functions; a step (2) of introducing a diol or a mixture of diols (B); a subsequent step (3) of polycondensation by transesterification of the mixture of monomers including (A) and (B); a step (4) of recovering the polycarbonate formed during step (3).

Abstract: A dianhydrohexitol packaged in a packaging material that is impervious to gas, wherein the partial pressure of oxygen inside the packaging is 0.1 to 10 mbar, preferably 0.5 to 5 mbar, and more preferably 0.5 to 2 mbar. The method for packaging dianhydrohexitol, includes inserting the dianhydrohexitol into a packaging material that is impervious to gas, and then hermetically sealing the packaging, the method being carried out in an atmosphere that has a partial pressure of oxygen of 0.1 to 10 mbar, preferably 0.5 to 5 mbar, and more preferably 0.5 to 2 mbar.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing polycarbonate includes:—a step (1) of introducing into a reactor a particular composition (A) of at least one dianhydrohexitol carbonate bearing two alkyl carbonate functions; a step (2) of introducing a diol or a mixture of diols (B); a subsequent step (3) of polycondensation by transesterification of the mixture of monomers including (A) and (B); a step (4) of recovering the polycarbonate formed during step (3).

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a polycarbonate, having a glass transition temperature greater than or equal to 50° C., includes: ? a step (1) of introducing into a reactor a monomer of formula (I) and R1 and R2 being identical or different alkyl groups; ? a step (2) of introducing into the reactor at least one cyclic diol or a mixture of diols (B) including at least 20 mol % of cyclic diols; ? a subsequent step (3) of polycondensation via transesterification of the mixture of monomers including the monomers (A) and (B); ? a step (4) of recovering the polycarbonate formed during step (3).

Abstract: A dianhydrohexitol diester composition is obtained by esterifying a dianhydrohexitol composition with a carboxylic acid in the presence of an acid catalyst and hypophosphorous acid. Preferably, the hypophosphorous acid is introduced in an amount between 0.05 and 2 wt. percent of dianhydrohexitol, and in a hypophosphorous acid/acid catalyst weight ratio of less than 1/1. Dianhydrohexitol diester compositions, for example isosorbide diesters, isomannide and/or isoidide rich in diester(s), and having a low yellow index (YI), are useful in numerous industrial applications, in particular in plastic compositions.

Abstract: Dianhydrohexitol pellets, whose fluidity is preserved even after lengthy storage, include between 90% and 100%, preferably between 95% and 100%, and more preferentially between 97% and 100% of dianhydrohexitols by weight, on a dry weight basis, and have the particularity of not being subject to caking. A process for preparing the dianhydrohexitol pellets is also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a packaging material based on a thermoplastic polymer for packaging a dianhydrohexitol, the packaging material comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer layer containing at least 0.1% by weight of at least one antioxidant (layer (A)), said layer (A) either being directly in contact with the dianhydrohexitol or being separated from the latter by a thermoplastic polymer layer (layer (B)) having a thickness at most equal to 150 ?m, and the thermoplastic polymer of the layer (A) and/or of the layer (B) being chosen independently from polyethylene, polypropylene, ethylene/polypropylene copolymers and blends of the latter.

Abstract: A dianhydrohexitol diester composition is obtained by esterifying a dianhydrohexitol composition with a carboxylic acid in the presence of an acid catalyst and hypophosphorous acid. Preferably, the hypophosphorous acid is introduced in an amount between 0.05 and 2 wt. percent of dianhydrohexitol, and in a hypophosphorous acid/acid catalyst weight ratio of less than 1/1. Dianhydrohexitol diester compositions, for example isosorbide diesters, isomannide and/or isoidide rich in diester(s), and having a low yellow index (YI), are useful in numerous industrial applications, in particular in plastic compositions.

Abstract: A method for preparing a dianhydrohexitol diester composition, characterized in that it comprises a step which consists in esterifying a dianhydrohexitol composition with a carboxylic acid in the presence of an acid catalyst and hypophosphorous acid. Preferably, the hypophosphorous acid is introduced in an amount ranging between 0.05 and 2 wt. % of dianhydrohexitol, and in a hypophosphorous acid/acid catalyst weight ratio less than 1/1. The method enables novel dianhydrohexitol diester compositions, for example isosorbide diesters, isomannide and/or isoidide richer in diester(s) and/or less colored, useful in numerous industrial applications, in particular in plastic compositions, to be obtained.

Abstract: A process for preparing a pulverulent alditol acetal composition, which comprises a) mixing, in the presence or absence of other constituents, an aqueous alditol acetal composition having a solids content (SC) of between 40 and 75%, relative to the weight of the total aqueous alditol acetal composition, and an antioxidant in solid or liquid form or an antioxidant composition in solid or liquid form, containing one or more antioxidants, and b) drying of the mixture obtained under a). This process makes it possible to obtain pulverulent alditol acetal compositions that have improved density, particle size and flow characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a packaging material based on a thermoplastic polymer for packaging a dianhydrohexitol, the packaging material comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer layer containing at least 0.1% by weight of at least one antioxidant (layer (A)), said layer (A) either being directly in contact with the dianhydrohexitol or being separated from the latter by a thermoplastic polymer layer (layer (B)) having a thickness at most equal to 150 ?m, and the thermoplastic polymer of the layer (A) and/or of the layer (B) being chosen independently from polyethylene, polypropylene, ethylene/polypropylene copolymers and blends of the latter.

Abstract: A method for preparing a dianhydrohexitol diester composition, characterized in that it comprises a step which consists in esterifying a dianhydrohexitol composition with a carboxylic acid in the presence of an acid catalyst and hypophosphorous acid. Preferably, the hypophosphorous acid is introduced in an amount ranging between 0.05 and 2 wt. % of dianhydrohexitol, and in a hypophosphorous acid/acid catalyst weight ratio less than 1/1. The method enables novel dianhydrohexitol diester compositions, for example isosorbide diesters, isomannide and/or isoidide richer in diester(s) and/or less coloured, useful in numerous industrial applications, in particular in plastic compositions, to be obtained.

Abstract: A process for preparing a pulverulent alditol acetal composition, which comprises a) mixing, in the presence or absence of other constituents, an aqueous alditol acetal composition having a solids content (SC) of between 40 and 75%, relative to the weight of the total aqueous alditol acetal composition, and an antioxidant in solid or liquid form or an antioxidant composition in solid or liquid form, containing one or more antioxidants, and b) drying of the mixture obtained under a). This process makes it possible to obtain pulverulent alditol acetal compositions that have improved density, particle size and flow characteristics.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for purifying a composition containing at least a product for internal dehydration of a hydrogenated sugar. The invention is characterised in that it comprises: (a) an optional step whereby said composition is treated, whether after re-dissolving or not, with at least a discoloration means; (b) a subsequent step whereby the composition, optionally treated with discoloration means, is treated with at least ion-exchanging means; (c) a subsequent step whereby the resulting composition is treated with at least discoloration means. Said method is in particular applicable to isohexide compositions, in particular isosorbide or isomannide. The resulting compositions, which exhibit particular characteristics in terms of purity and proportion of some impurities, constitute novel products for use in chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetology and food industries.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for purifying a composition containing at least a product for internal dehydration of a hydrogenated sugar. The invention is characterised in that it comprises: (a) an optional step whereby said composition is treated, whether after re-dissolving or not, with at least a discoloration means; (b) a subsequent step whereby the composition, optionally treated with discoloration means, is treated with at least ion-exchanging means; (c) a subsequent step whereby the resulting composition is treated with at least discoloration means. Said method is in particular applicable to isohexide compositions, in particular isosorbide or isomannide. The resulting compositions, which exhibit particular characteristics in terms of purity and proportion of some impurities, constitute novel products for use in chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetology and food industries.