Abstract: The present invention relates to a process comprising the step of melt-mixing a semi-aromatic polyamide (A) having a melting point on second heating of 295° C. or less comprising terephthalamide repeat units and a polyamide oligomer (B) comprising terephthalamide repeat units and having an amine end group concentration of less than 2000 me q/Kg and an inherent viscosity of at least 0.10, at a temperature which is greater than the melting point on first heating of both semi-aromatic polyamide (A) and polyamide oligomer (B) for a time period sufficient to produce semi-aromatic polyamide (C) having a melting point on second heating which is greater than or equal to 300° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process comprising the step of melt-mixing a semi-aromatic polyamide (A) having a melting point on second heating of 295° C. or less comprising terephthalamide repeat units and a polyamide oligomer (B) comprising terephthalamide repeat units and having an amine end group concentration of less than 2000 me q/Kg and an inherent viscosity of at least 0.10, at a temperature which is greater than the melting point on first heating of both semi-aromatic polyamide (A) and polyamide oligomer (B) for a time period sufficient to produce semi-aromatic polyamide (C) having a melting point on second heating which is greater than or equal to 300° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic polymer composition of polyamide including: A) polyamide composition comprising, a) 55-90 weight percent semi-crystalline, semi-aromatic co-polyamide, and b) 10-45 weight percent aliphatic homo-polyamide; B) 5-40 weight percent of co-grafted polymeric toughener; wherein the co-grafted polymeric toughener is a co-grafted blend of polyolefins with at least two glass transition temperatures and obtained from the blend of polyolefins and a reactive monomer; C) 0-15 weight percent one or more plasticizers; D) 0-2.5 weight percent one or more antioxidants and or a heat stabilizer; E) 0 to 5 weight percent of additives selected from the group consisting of flame retardant, UV stabilizer, light stabilizer, thermal stabilizer, lubricant, colorant or the like. Further disclosed herein is a process for providing the composition and its application.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic polymer composition of polyamide including: A) polyamide composition comprising, a) 55-90 weight percent semi-crystalline, semi-aromatic co-polyamide, and b) 10-45 weight percent aliphatic homo-polyamide; B) 5-40 weight percent of co-grafted polymeric toughener wherein the co-grafted polymeric toughener is a co-grafted blend of polyolefins with at least two glass transition temperatures and obtained from the blend of polyolefins and a reactive monomer; C) 0-15 weight percent one or more plasticizers; D) 0-2.5 weight percent one or more antioxidants and or a heat stabilizer; E) 0 to 5 weight percent of additives selected from the group consisting of flame retardant, UV stabilizer, light stabilizer, thermal stabilizer, lubricant, colorant or the like. Further disclosed herein is a process for providing the composition and its application.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process comprising the step of melt-mixing a semi-aromatic polyamide (A) having a melting point on second heating of 295° C. or less comprising terephthalamide repeat units and a polyamide oligomer (B) comprising terephthalamide repeat units and having an amine end group concentration of less than 2000 me q/Kg and an inherent viscosity of at least 0.10, at a temperature which is greater than the melting point on first heating of both semi-aromatic polyamide (A) and polyamide oligomer (B) for a time period sufficient to produce semi-aromatic polyamide (C) having a melting point on second heating which is greater than or equal to 300° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a transparent thermoplastic container including a thermoplastic composition including: A) a polyamide resin including a) 10 to 40 mol % of a first repeat unit of formula (I), ?and b) 60 to 90 mol % of a second repeat unit selected from the group consisting of formula (II) —C(O)(CH2)nC(O)NH(CH2)6NH—??(II); wherein n is an integer selected from 10, 12, and 14; and the mol % of repeat units are based on the total repeat units present in the copolyamide; optionally, B) an aliphatic homopolyamide having one repeat unit selected from the group of formula (II) and C) a functional additive.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic polymer composition of polyamide including: A) polyamide composition comprising, a) 55-90 weight percent semi-crystalline, semi-aromatic co-polyamide, and b) 10-45 weight percent aliphatic homo-polyamide; B) 5-40 weight percent of co-grafted polymeric toughener wherein the co-grafted polymeric toughener is a co-grafted blend of polyolefins with at least two glass transition temperatures and obtained from the blend of polyolefins and a reactive monomer; C) 0-15 weight percent one or more plasticizers; D) 0-2.5 weight percent one or more antioxidants and or a heat stabilizer; E) 0 to 5 weight percent of additives selected from the group consisting of flame retardant, UV stabilizer, light stabilizer, thermal stabilizer, lubricant, colorant or the like. Further disclosed herein is a process for providing the composition and its application.

Abstract: Disclosed is a transparent thermoplastic container including a thermoplastic composition including: A) a polyamide resin including a) 10 to 40 mol % of a first repeat unit of formula (I), ?and b) 60 to 90 mol % of a second repeat unit selected from the group consisting of formula (II) —C(O)(CH2)nC(O)NH(CH2)6NH—??(II); wherein n is an integer selected from 8; and the mol % of repeat units are based on the total repeat units present in the copolyamide; and, optionally, B) an aliphatic homopolyamide having one repeat unit selected from the group of formula (II) and C) a functional additive.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-layer tube including: A) a first layer including a first layer composition including a1) about 25 to 100 weight percent of a semi-aromatic polyamide whose repeat units consist essentially of about 60 to about 85 molar percent of repeat units of the formula —C(O)(CH2)mC(O)NH(CH2)6NH—??(I) wherein m is 8 and/or 10, and about 15 to about 40 molar percent of repeat units of the formula B) a second layer including a second layer composition including b1) 50 to 100 weight percent of poly(caprolactam); with the proviso that the first layer and second layer are in direct contact; and the weight percents are based upon the total weight of the first layer composition and the second layer composition, respectively.

Abstract: Disclosed is a transparent thermoplastic container including a thermoplastic composition including: A) a polyamide resin including a) 10 to 40 mol % of a first repeat unit of formula (I), and b) 60 to 90 mol % of a second repeat unit selected from the group consisting of formula (II) —C(O)(CH2)nC(O)NH(CH2)6NH—??(II); wherein n is an integer selected from 8; and the mol % of repeat units are based on the total repeat units present in the copolyamide; and, optionally, B) an aliphatic homopolyamide having one repeat unit selected from the group of formula (II) and C) a functional additive.

Abstract: Disclosed is a transparent thermoplastic container including a thermoplastic composition including: A) a polyamide resin including a) 10 to 40 mol % of a first repeat unit of formula (I), and b) 60 to 90 mol % of a second repeat unit selected from the group consisting of formula (II) —C(O)(CH2)nC(O)NH(CH2)6NH—??(II); wherein n is an integer selected from 10, 12, and 14; and the mol % of repeat units are based on the total repeat units present in the copolyamide; optionally, B) an aliphatic homopolyamide having one repeat unit selected from the group of formula (II) and C) a functional additive,

Abstract: Disclosed is a melt-blended thermoplastic composition including: A) a polyamide composition including a) 55 to 90 weight percent semi-crystalline semi-aromatic copolyamide; wherein the semi-aromatic copolyamide has a DMA tan delta peak value of greater than or equal to 0.23; and heat of fusion of at least 20 J/g and b) 10 to 45 weight percent aliphatic homopolyamide; wherein the aliphatic homopolyamide has a DMA tan delta peak value of less than or equal to 0.21; and heat of fusion of at least 30 J/g; B) 0 to 45 weight percent polymeric toughener; C) 0 to 20 weight percent plasticizer; and D) 0 to 45 weight percent reinforcing agent; wherein said melt-blend composition has a glass transition and has a tan delta peak (E?/E?) value of 0.21 or lower at said glass transition. Further disclosed herein is a method for providing the melt-blended thermoplastic composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a monolayer tube comprising a melt-blended thermoplastic composition consisting essentially of (A) a polyamide resin selected from the group consisting of PA 614, PA 616, PA 618 and blends of these; and optionally: (B) one or more polymeric toughener(s); (C) one or more plasticizer(s); and (D) one or more functional additive(s); wherein the weight percent of (A), (B), (C), and (D) are based on the total weight of the melt-blended thermoplastic composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of multilayer structures that are particularly suitable for conveying fuels. The multilayer structure comprises a) a polyamide layer made of a polyamide composition comprising one or more semi-aromatic copolyamides and b) a barrier layer made of ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymers (EVOH), wherein the polyamide layer is directly adhered to the barrier layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyamide composition including at least one semi-aromatic copolyamide, said semi-aromatic copolyamide consisting essentially of about 25 to about 55 mole percent repeat units of the formula —C(O)(CH2)mC(O)NHCH2ArCH2NH—??(I) and about 45 to about 75 mole percent repeat units of the formula —C(O)(CH2)mC(O)NH(CH2)nNH—??(II) wherein m is 8, 10, and/or 12, n is 6, 10 and/or 12 and Ar is a meta-substituted benzene ring; and said polyamide has a melting point equal to or less than 225° C.; and 0.25 to 20 weight percent of one or more polyhydroxy polymer(s) having a number average molecular weight of at least 2000 and selected from the group consisting of ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer and poly(vinyl alcohol). Also disclosed are molded or extruded articles including the polyamide composition.

Abstract: Polyamide compositions suitable for the inner layer of multi-layer tubular articles for circulating a heat transfer fluid composition within a refrigeration or air conditioning system are provided and including articles prepared from these compositions. Such compositions are particularly suitable in air conditioning and refrigeration applications and systems in which new, low global warming potential refrigerant alternatives are used.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-layer tube including: A) a first layer including a first layer composition including a1) about 25 to 100 weight percent of a semi-aromatic polyamide whose repeat units consist essentially of about 60 to about 85 molar percent of repeat units of the formula —C(O)(CH2)mC(O)NH(CH2)6NH—??(I) wherein m is 8 and/or 10, and about 15 to about 40 molar percent of repeat units of the formula B) a second layer including a second layer composition including b1) 50 to 100 weight percent of poly(caprolactam); with the proviso that the first layer and second layer are in direct contact; and the weight percents are based upon the total weight of the first layer composition and the second layer composition, respectively.

Abstract: Disclosed is a melt-blended thermoplastic composition including: A) a polyamide composition including a) 55 to 90 weight percent semi-crystalline semi-aromatic copolyamide; wherein the semi-aromatic copolyamide has a DMA tan delta peak value of greater than or equal to 0.23; and heat of fusion of at least 20 J/g and b) 10 to 45 weight percent aliphatic homopolyamide; wherein the aliphatic homopolyamide has a DMA tan delta peak value of less than or equal to 0.21; and heat of fusion of at least 30 J/g; B) 0 to 45 weight percent polymeric toughener; C) 0 to 20 weight percent plasticizer; and D) 0 to 45 weight percent reinforcing agent; wherein said melt-blend composition has a glass transition and has a tan delta peak (E?/E?) value of 0.21 or lower at said glass transition. Further disclosed herein is a method for providing the melt-blended thermoplastic composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyamide composition including at least one semi-aromatic copolyamide, said semi-aromatic copolyamide consisting essentially of about 25 to about 55 mole percent repeat units of the formula —C(O)(CH2)mC(O)NHCH2ArCH2NH—??(I) and about 45 to about 75 mole percent repeat units of the formula —C(O)(CH2)mC(O)NH(CH2)nNH—??(II) wherein m is 8, 10, and/or 12, n is 6, 10 and/or 12 and Ar is a meta-substituted benzene ring; and said polyamide has a melting point equal to or less than 225° C.; and 0.1 to 15 weight percent of one or more polyhydric alcohols having more than two hydroxyl groups and having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of less than 2000. Also disclosed are molded or extruded articles including the polyamide composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyamide composition including at least one semi-aromatic copolyamide, said semi-aromatic copolyamide consisting essentially of about 25 to about 55 mole percent repeat units of the formula —C(O)(CH2)mC(O)NHCH2ArCH2NH—??(I) and about 45 to about 75 mole percent repeat units of the formula —C(O)(CH2)mC(O)NH(CH2)2NH—(II) wherein m is 8, 10, and/or 12, n is 6, 10 and/or 12 and Ar is a meta-substituted benzene ring; and said polyamide has a melting point equal to or less than 225° C.; and 0.1 to 15 weight percent of one or more polyhydric alcohols having more than two hydroxyl groups and having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of less than 2000. Also disclosed are molded or extruded articles including the polyamide composition.