Abstract: An apparatus and method for spectral analysis of immiscible phases are disclosed. A flow cell for online absorption measurements of immiscible process phases can comprise: a body containing an inlet window and an outlet window in operable communication with a measurement instrument; and a series of partitions that divide the inside of the flow cell into three (3) or more vessels that have an inlet and an outlet, wherein the vessels are connected in series with one another. Optionally, the first vessel is equipped with a porous membrane to facilitate the separation of immiscible process phases.

Abstract: A method for purifying a crude acetone raw material containing low molecular weight impurities using three columns in sequence is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for purifying a crude acetone raw material containing low molecular weight impurities using two columns is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of feeding the crude acetone raw material into a first column; adding an alkaline reagent and an oxidative agent into the first column to form high molecular weight impurities; removing a top fraction from the first column by distillation to form bottom fraction comprising an acetone mixture comprising high molecular weight impurities; feeding the bottom fraction comprising the acetone mixture obtained to a second rectification column at a charge point on the column; adding an alkaline reagent to the second column above the charge point of the bottom fraction fed; and separating a purified acetone from the high molecular weight impurities and removing the purified acetone as a top fraction by distillation in the second column, wherein the second rectification column is operated at atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: A method for purifying a crude acetone raw material containing low molecular weight impurities using three columns in sequence is disclosed.

Abstract: A method is provided for making siloxane polycarbonate copolymers and blends of other polycarbonates with such copolymers wherein the copolymers and blends have excellent transparency and physical characteristic.

Abstract: A method is provided for making siloxane polycarbonate copolymers and blends of other polycarbonates with such copolymers wherein the copolymers and blends have excellent transparency and physical characteristic.

Abstract: An on-line sensor is provided that supplies light to a spectrophotometer to measure the color a product extruded through a conduit having a bypass section. The on-line sensor includes a transparent member with an opaque outer surface and an interior portion extending from a first end to a second end to the transparent member. The interior portion is connected to the bypass section, and the product that flows through the bypass section is supplied to the interior section of the transparent member. A light source connected to the transparent member and provides light to the transparent member inside the opaque outer surface. A light receiver is connected to the transparent member and captures light from the light source in the transparent member that is affected by the product. The captured light is supplied to the spectrophotometer to at least measure the properties of the product supplied to the interior portion of the transparent member.

Abstract: Copolyestercarbonates comprising carbonate structural units derived from at least one dihydroxyaromatic compound, preferably bisphenol A, and ester units derived from a dihydroxyaromatic compound and a composition comprising at least one C36 dimer acid may be prepared by an interfacial phosgenation method conducted at a pH in the range of about 9-11. The copolyestercarbonates have properties which are often superior to those of corresponding polymers prepared, for example, from dodecanedioic acid.

Abstract: Copolyestercarbonates comprising carbonate structural units derived from at least one dihydroxyaromatic compound, preferably bisphenol A, and ester units derived from a dihydroxyaromatic compound and a composition comprising at least one C36 dimer acid may be prepared by an interfacial phosgenation method conducted at a pH in the range of about 9-11. The copolyestercarbonates have properties which are often superior to those of corresponding polymers prepared, for example, from dodecanedioic acid.

Abstract: A method for the solventless synthesis of a phthalimide or phthalimide mixture is provided comprising contacting at least one amine reactant and at least one anhydride reactant in a solventless environment at a first temperature sufficient to allow the reactants to at least partially condense; and increasing the temperature to a second temperature sufficient to melt the reaction mixture, thereby allowing the reaction to go essentially to completion and form the reaction product.

Abstract: A method for the solventless synthesis of a phthalimide or phthalimide mixture is provided comprising contacting at least one amine reactant and at least one anhydride reactant in a solventless environment at a first temperature sufficient to allow the reactants to at least partially condense; and increasing the temperature to a second temperature sufficient to melt the reaction mixture, thereby allowing the reaction to go essentially to completion and form the reaction product.

Abstract: Diaminoalkyl quaternary ammonium salts are prepared by the reaction of alkyl halides with tertiary diamines having C.sub.2-20 primary alkyl radicals attached to nitrogen and an alkyl radical between the two nitrogen atoms in which at least three carbon atoms separate said nitrogen atoms. Said salts are preferably substantially free from corresponding diamines. They are useful as catalysts for interfacial polycarbonate preparation by the reaction of phosgene with at least one dihydroxyaromatic compound. Polycarbonate preparation using such catalysts is economical in phosgene consumption, is accompanied by a rapid conversion of chloroformate groups to desirable species and affords a product with a very low proportion of unreacted dihydroxyaromatic compound.