Abstract: A mixture contains at least one polyether block amide (PEBA) and at least one poly(meth)acrylate, selected from poly(meth)acrylimides, poly-alkyl(meth)acrylates, and mixtures thereof. The mass ratio of PEBA to poly(meth)acrylate is 95:5 to 60:40. The polyalkyl(meth)acrylate contains 80% by weight to 99% by weight of methyl methacrylate (MMA) units and 1% by weight to 20% by weight of C1-C10-alkyl acrylate units, based on the total weight of polyalkyl(meth)acrylate. The mixture can be processed to give foamed mouldings. The mouldings can be used in footwear soles, stud material, insulation or insulating material, damping components, lightweight components, or in a sandwich structure.

Abstract: A process for performing a heterogeneously catalysed reaction for the oxidative esterification of aldehydes to carboxylic esters can be performed. Against this background, the process has made it possible to keep the heterogeneous, precious metal catalyst used in this method active during operation in a particularly effective manner, in order to lengthen the period between downtimes and to effect particularly sustainable catalyst management. This gives rise to the possibility of performing such processes in a very simple, economically viable and environmentally benign manner.

Abstract: A process can be used for preparing methyl methacrylate (MMA), by direct oxidative esterification of methacrolein. The MMA and polymers produced therefrom feature a very low yellowness index. A workup of the reactor output from the oxidative esterification of methacrolein allows for particularly discolouring by-products to be removed or degraded without significant MMA losses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparation of (meth)acrylic acid esters from (meth)acrylic acid anhydrides. Wherein the method for preparation of the (meth)acrylic acid ester, comprises at least step (a) as follows: (a) reacting a (meth)acrylic acid anhydride of Formula (I): wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; with a substrate in the presence of a first catalyst to form a product mixture comprising the (meth)acrylic acid ester; and wherein: the substrate is selected from the group consisting of: primary alcohols; secondary alcohols; tertiary alcohols; and phenols; and the first catalyst comprises a salt of magnesium or of a rare earth element.

Abstract: A process for producing alkyl methacrylates, in particular methyl methacrylate (MMA), includes production of methacrolein (MAL) in a first reaction stage; direct oxidative esterification (DOE) of the methacrolein with an alcohol, preferably methanol, to afford an alkyl methacrylate in a second reaction stage; and workup of the alkyl methacrylate crude product from the second reaction stage. An optimized workup of the reactor output from the oxidative esterification of methacrolein involves minimizing the amount of employed water, the amount of employed acid, and/or the amount of aqueous waste streams, through an optimized recycling of the generated process water streams.

Abstract: Methacrolein is prepared in a continuous process by a Mannich condensation reaction of formaldehyde with propanal. A methacrolein polymerization inhibitor is introduced during the production process and a part thereof is recycled back into the reactor where the Mannich condensation reaction is carried out.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing C—H acidic (meth)acrylates and the uses thereof.

Abstract: A process can be used for producing methacrylic acid or a methacrylic acid ester. The process involves producing acrolein, reacting the produced acrolein with hydrogen to produce propanal, reacting the propanal with formaldehyde to produce methacrolein, and oxidizing the methacrolein in the presence of an oxygen containing gas and optionally an alcohol, to obtain methacrylic acid or methacrylic acid ester.

Abstract: A continuous process can be used for preparing methacrylic acid by catalytic hydrolysis of methyl methacrylate that has been prepared proceeding from C-2, C-3, or C-4 raw materials. In this process, methyl methacrylate of high purity is reacted with water in the presence of a Brønsted catalyst to give a reaction mixture containing the reactants and products and worked up in a distillation column. In the distillation column, a condensate containing an azeotrope of MMA with methanol is produced at the top, a vapour condensate containing methacrylic acid of high purity is produced in the middle part of the column, and a substance mixture containing high-boiling by-products and a small amount of methacrylic acid is obtained in the bottom of the column.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparation of (meth)acrylic acid esters from (meth)acrylic acid anhydrides. The method involves: reacting a (meth)acrylic acid anhydride of Formula (I): wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; with a substrate in the presence of a first catalyst to form a product mixture comprising the (meth)acrylic acid ester; and wherein: the substrate is selected from the group consisting of: primary alcohols; secondary alcohols; tertiary alcohols; and phenols; and the first catalyst comprises a salt of magnesium or of a rare earth element.

Abstract: An improved process for synthesizing methacrylic acid and/or alkyl methacrylates, in particular methyl methacrylate (MMA), involves reacting acetone and hydrogen cyanide in the presence of an alkaline catalyst in a first reaction stage such that a first reaction mixture containing acetone cyanohydrin (ACH) is obtained. The process then involves working up the first reaction mixture containing acetone cyanohydrin (ACH), reacting acetone cyanohydrin (ACH) and sulfuric acid in a second reaction stage (amidation), and heating the second reaction mixture in a third reaction stage (conversion), such that methacrylamide (MAA) is obtained. The process further involves hydrolyzing or esterifying methacrylamide (MAA) with water and, optionally, alcohol, preferably water and optionally methanol, in a fourth reaction stage such that methacrylic acid or alkyl methacrylate is formed. The sulfuric acid used has a concentration of 98.0 wt % to 100.0 wt %.

Abstract: A process for producing methacrylic acid or a methacrylic acid ester including, producing acrolein, reacting the produced acrolein with hydrogen to produce propanal, reacting the propanal with formaldehyde to produce methacrolein, and oxidizing the methacrolein in the presence of an oxygen containing gas and optionally an alcohol, to methacrylic acid or a methacrylic acid ester.

Abstract: A novel process can be used for a heterogeneously catalysed oxidation reaction, in the presence of a pulverulent noble metal-containing catalyst, where (meth)acrolein, an alkyl alcohol, in particular methanol, and an oxygen-containing gas are converted to an alkyl (meth)acrylate, in particular methyl (meth)acrylate. A corresponding reactor suitable for performing the reaction is also useful. The process allows for an effective retention of the particulate catalyst and the continuous discharge of fines fractions of the catalyst powder which are present, particularly in a fresh catalyst batch as a consequence of its preparation. Such fines fractions may also be produced by abrasion during the reaction. The process allows for effective recycling, recovery, and utilization of these discharged catalyst fractions.

Abstract: An improved process for synthesizing alkyl methacrylates, in particular methyl methacrylate (MMA), involves reacting acetone cyanohydrin (ACH) and sulfuric acid in a first reaction stage (amidation). The process then involves heating the first reaction mixture in a second reaction stage (conversion) such that methacrylamide (MAA) is obtained; and then esterifying methacrylamide (MAA) with alcohol and water, preferably methanol and water, in a third reaction stage such that alkyl methacrylate is formed. The sulfuric acid used has a concentration of 98.0 wt % to 100.0 wt %. A subsequent working up of the third reaction mixture involves least two distillations in which the byproducts methacrylonitrile (MeAN) and acetone are obtained as an aqueous heteroazeotrope at least in part in the top fraction. At least some of the aqueous heteroazeotrope is removed from the process and at least partially reintroduced into the third reaction stage.

Abstract: A process for preparing methyl methacrylate (MMA) and/or methacrylic acid (MAS) having improved yield, involves amidation, conversion, and hydrolysis/esterification. Especially high yields are obtained during the amidation and in the subsequent so-called conversion.

Abstract: A process can be used for producing optical molding materials on the basis of methyl methacrylate (MMA). The MMA produced by an optimized method and the molding materials feature in particular a very low yellowness index. This MMA has been produced by direct oxidative esterification of methacrolein. An optimized workup of the reactor output from the oxidative esterification of methacrolein can be used for removing particularly discoloring byproducts. This process moreover has the advantage that fewer demands are placed on plant apparatus configuration.

Abstract: A novel process can be used for purifying methyl methacrylate (MMA) contaminated with low-boiling components by distillation, where the process involves producing MMA by oxidative esterification, and a crude product containing methyl propionate (MP), methyl isobutyrate (MIB), and methacrolein (MAL) as low-boiling components. The process is compatible with MMA produced from C2-based methacrolein containing the low-boiling components specified.

Abstract: A new method can be used for producing suitable improved carrier materials as a base material for catalysts for carrying out a direct oxidative esterification. In general, the catalyst is used to convert aldehydes with alcohols in the presence of oxygenic gases directly to the corresponding ester, for example, where (meth)acrolein can be converted to methyl(meth)acrylate. The catalysts used are characterized in particular by high mechanical and chemical stability as well as by good catalytic performance even over very long periods of time. This applies in particular to an improvement of catalyst service life, activity and selectivity in comparison to other catalysts.

Abstract: A novel process can be used for preparing methacrylates, such as methacrylic acid and/or alkyl methacrylates, especially MMA. The process allows for prolonging of the catalyst service life and an increase in efficiency of the methacrylate preparation based on C2 or C4 raw materials, especially when proceeding from isobutylene or tort-butanol or ethylene as raw material. The process allows for performance for longer periods without disruption, with constant or even increased activities and selectivities. This gives rise to the possibility of performing such processes in a very simple, economically viable, and environmentally benign manner. In addition, it has been possible to minimize known safety risks that emanate from the methacrolein intermediate.

Abstract: A process and a preparation plant prepares methacrolein from formaldehyde and propionaldehyde, in presence of water and a homogeneous catalyst based at least on an acid and a base. A reaction mixture is introduced into a methacrolein workup plant and separated in a first distillation column, into a first distillation mixture in a gas phase at the top and a second distillation mixture in a liquid phase at the bottom. The first distillation mixture is condensed and, in a first phase separator, the organic phase and the aqueous phase of the condensate are separated from one another. The aqueous phase is introduced into a second distillation column, that is not part of the methacrolein workup plant, and is separated into a third distillation mixture in a gas phase at the top and a fourth distillation mixture at the bottom. The third distillation mixture is introduced into the methacrolein workup plant.