Abstract: Polyamides, prepared from aralkylenediamines such as 5-phenyl-5-methyl-1,9-nonanediamine and dicarboxylic acids such as adipic or azelaic acid, optionally with a tricarboxylic acid for branching such as benzene tricarboxylic acid, are tough, clear resins useful for molding and fibers.

Abstract: A process for the production of polyamides by the polycondensation of aqueous solutions of salts of diamines and dicarboxylic acids by continuously introducing the aqueous salt solution into a precondensate melt under atmospheric pressure and simultaneously distilling off the water and maintaining the temperature of the melt at a minimum temperature of 180.degree. C.

Abstract: Aromatic-aliphatic diamines of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is an arylene or substituted arylene are useful in preparing thermally stable, rigid, polyamides, polyureas and polyurethanes having a repeating unit of the formula ##STR2## in which Ar is arylene or substituted arylene, X is --NH-- or --O--, n is 0 or 1, and R is a divalent organic radical. Polymers of this invention can be melt-spun into thermally stable fibers.

Abstract: New transparent polyamides consisting of recurring structural elements of formula I ##STR1## wherein the carbonyl groups are linked to the benzene ring in 1,3- and/or 1,4-position are described. The novel polyamides are suitable for the manufacture of transparent shaped articles, and are distinguished by good thermoplastic processing characteristics, low water absorption, high stability to hydrolysis and good dimensional stability under the action of moisture.

Abstract: New transparent polyamides consisting of recurring structural elements of formula I or II ##STR1## in which the carbonyl groups are linked to the benzene ring in 1,3- and/or 1,4-position are described. The novel polyamides are suitable for the manufacture of transparent shaped articles, and are distinguished by good thermoplastic processing characteristics, low water absorption, high stability to hydrolysis and good dimensional stability under the action of moisture.

Abstract: Aralkylenediamines such as 5-phenyl-5-methyl-1,9-nonanediamine, or cycloalkylalkylenediamines such as 5-cyclohexyl-5-methyl-1,9-nonanediamine, are polymerized with dicarboxylic acids such as adipic or azelaic acid, optionally with a tricarboxylic acid such as benzene tricarboxylic acid, to produce tough clear colorless polyamide resins useful for molding and fibers.

Abstract: Novel polyamides and copolyamides prepared from 2,2'4,4'6,6'-hexamethyl 3,3'-diaminobiphenyl (3,3'-M.sub.2 DAM) and aliphatic or aromatic diacids. 3,3'-M.sub.2 DAM and a mixture of other aliphatic or aromatic diamines may also be suitably used to react with the diacids. These novel polyamides and copolyamides are useful in preparing molded articles, fibers, films, laminates and coatings.

Abstract: Novel copolyamides and polyamides and molding compositions are prepared from 4,4'-diamino-2,2', 6,6'-tetramethylbiphenyl and aliphatic or aromatic diacids, dianhydride and mixtures of diamines. The polyamides and copolyamides are useful as engineering plastics.

Abstract: Transparent copolyamides are obtained by reacting a mixture (A) of isophoronediamine and isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid or a mixture of isophthalic acid and terephthalic acid with a mixture (B) of a diamine ##STR1## and terephthalic acid or a mixture of terephthalic acid and isophthalic acid or with a mixture (C) of a diamine ##STR2## and terephthalic acid or isophthalic acid or mixtures thereof, R', R" and R.sub.1 to R.sub.6 being as defined in the patent claim.The reaction can also be carried out with an excess of diamine and with addition of H.sub.3 PO.sub.2 or salts thereof or white phosphorus.The novel copolyamides are distinguished by good thermoplastic processability, low water absorption and good resistance to hydrolysis, and are useful for the production of transparent mouldings.

Abstract: Transparent polyamides have repeating structural units of the formula--HN--R--NH--OC--R'--CO--wherein R' is the hydrocarbon radical of terephthalic acid or isophthalic acid and R comprises 60-95 mole percent of a divalent hydrocarbon radical including 5-methylnonamethylene, 2,4-dimethyloctamethylene and 2,4,6-trimethylheptamethylene and 40-5 mole percent of a cyclic divalent hydrocarbon radical of the formula ##STR1## The polyamides so prepared can be used for building components and for fibers and sheets.

Abstract: Novel tetrapolymers are described consisting of equimolar amounts of (1) isophthalic and terephthalic acids, and (2) hexamethylene diamine and PACM in specific amounts, which produce transparent molded articles.

Abstract: Reactions involving diprimary amines, e.g., methylenedianiline, particularly those forming polyesterimides are carried out using, in place of the diamine, a urethane compound capable of yielding the diamine at reaction temperatures. The preparation of wire enamels from polyesterimides thus prepared is particularly described.

Abstract: There are described transparent polyamides, and processes for producing them, which polyamides consist of recurring structural elements of the formula I ##STR1## or of recurring structural elements of the formula II ##STR2## [carbonyl groups in the structural elements (II) bound in the 1,3- and/or 1,4-position to the benzene nucleus, R.sub.1 =C.sub.1-12 -alkyl, R.sub.2 =H, C.sub.1-12 -alkyl, R.sub.3 =C.sub.1-12 -alkyl, C.sub.4-12 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.7-8 -aralkyl, unsubstituted or substituted aryl, R.sub.4 =H, C.sub.1-12 -alkyl, C.sub.4-12 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.7-8 -aralkyl, or unsubstituted or substituted aryl, or R.sub.3 /R.sub.4 together=C.sub.3-11 -alkylene, R.sub.5 /R.sub.6 independently of one another=hydrogen or methyl, and R.sub.7 /R.sub.8 together=C.sub.3-11 -alkylene].

Abstract: A new polyamide composed at least primarily of 1,4-cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid and 5-methyl-1,9-nonanediamine, the polyamide having less than 5 olefinic double bonds per 100 diamine units, an inherent viscosity of at least about 0.6, a polymer melt temperature of at least about 200.degree. C., a T.sub.g in the range of about 90.degree. to about 130.degree. C., and a T.sub.m in the range of about 260.degree. C. to about 310.degree. C. can be formed into fibers without the use of plasticizers. Such fibers can be produced with a boiling water shrinkage of less than 30 percent.

Abstract: Polyamides are described which are useful for injection molding and which are produced by the polycondensation of (a) a diaminodicyclohexane or a diaminodicyclohexylalkane, (b) a polyamide-forming aromatic dicarboxylic acid, and (c) an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid-diamine mixture or salt thereof.

Abstract: A glass-clear nylon based on aromatic dicarboxylic acids and dialicyclic diamines is prepared by polycondensing isophthalic acid with a mixture of 3,3'-dimethyl-4,4'-diamino-dicyclohexylmethane and hexamethylenediamine.The nylons may be used for the production of moldings, especially by injection-molding.

Abstract: There are described transparent copolyamides which consist of recurring structural elements of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 independently of one another are each hydrogen or alkyl having 1-4 C atoms, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 independently of one another are each ethyl, n-propyl, isobutyl, --CH(R.sub.7)(R.sub.8) or --CH.sub.2 CH(R.sub.9)(R.sub.10), R.sub.7 is alkyl having 1-8 C atoms, R.sub.8 is alkyl having 1-4 C atoms, R.sub.9 is hydrogen or alkyl having 1-4 C atoms, and R.sub.10 is alkyl having 2-8 C atoms, and wherein the proportion of structural elements (I) where R.sub.5 /R.sub.6 .noteq.--CH.sub.2 CH(R.sub.9)(R.sub.10) is 10-40 percent by weight, and where R.sub.5 /R.sub.6 =--CH.sub.2 CH(R.sub.9)(R.sub.10) it is 35-55 percent by weight, relative to the total weight of the polymer.

Abstract: There are described transparent copolyamides which are obtained by reaction of a mixture (A) consisting of essentially stoichiometric amounts of a diamine ##STR1## and isophthalic acid or terephthalic acid, or a mixture of isophthalic acid and terephthalic acid, with a mixture (B) consisting of essentially stoichiometric amounts of a diamine ##STR2## and terephthalic acid or a mixture of terephthalic acid and isophthalic acid, or with a mixture (C) consisting of essentially stoichiometric amounts of a diamine ##STR3## and terephthalic acid or isophthalic acid or mixtures thereof, wherein R', R" and R.sub.1 to R.sub.11 have the meanings given in claim 1.The novel copolyamides are distinguished by good thermoplastic processing characteristics, by low water absorption and by good stability to hydrolysis, and are suitable for producing transparent moulded articles.

Abstract: There are described transparent copolyamides which are obtained by reaction of a mixture A) consisting of essentially stoichiometric amounts of a diamine of the formula ##STR1## and isophthalic acid, a mixture of isophthalic acid and terephthalic acid, or amide-forming derivatives thereof, in a molar ratio isophthatic acid(derivative) : terephthalic acid(derivative) of 5:5 to 10:0, with a mixture B) consisting of essentially stoichiometric amounts of a diamine of the formula ##STR2## and a dicarboxylic acid of the formulaHOOC--Z--COOH (III),or an amide-forming derivative thereof [R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 independently of each other are each H or C.sub.1-4 -alkyl, the proportion of mixture A) is 40-60 percent by weight, and R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 independently of one another are each cycloalkyl which has 5-12 ring C atoms and which is unsubstituted or is substituted by C.sub.1-4 -alkyl, or they are each isopropyl, sec-butyl or isobutyl; or the proportion of mixture A) is 50-70 percent by weight, R.sub.5 /R.sub.

Abstract: Copolyamides with improved properties are obtained by polycondensing aliphatic and/or aromatic dicarboxylic acids with an amine mixture of diaminodicyclohexyl methanes and optionally homologous polycyclohexyl polyamines and one or more aliphatic diamines, said copolyamide being useful for the production of shaped articles such as films, sheets and injection moldings.

Abstract: Transparent copolyamides consisting essentially of isophthalic acid, hexamethylene diamine and trimethylhexamethylene diamine.

Abstract: A polyamide copolymer, useful as a melt adhesive especially for textiles, produced from the following monomers1. An unbranched aliphatic dicarboxylic acid with 6-20 C-atoms;2. A diamine mixture consisting of(a) 20-80 mol percent, unbranched aliphatic diamines with 6-20 C-atoms; and(b) 80-20 mol percent branched aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic diamines;said copolymer having a molecular weight of 2000-40000.

Abstract: A polyamide copolymer, useful as a melt adhesive especially for textiles, produced from the following monomers1. An unbranched aliphatic dicarboxylic acid with 6-20 C-atoms;2. A diamine mixture consisting of(a) 20-80 mol percent, unbranched aliphatic diamines with 6-20 C-atoms; and(b) 80-20 mol percent branched aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic diamines;said copolymer having a molecular weight of 2000-40000.

Abstract: A wholly aromatic polyamide composition which is suitable for producing filaments or fibers having not only an excellent heat-resisting property but also, a superior dyeing property, which comprises:(A) 50 to 95% by weight of poly-m-phenylene isophthalamide, and;(B) 5 to 50% by weight of at least one other aromatic polyamide comprising:(1) an amine moiety consisting of essentially of (a) 35 to 100 molar % of at least one phenylene diamine in which the phenylene group has 1 to 4 substituents respectively selected, independently from each other, from the group consisting of halogen atoms and alkyl radicals having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and (b) 0 to 65 molar % of at least one other aromatic diamine, and;(2) an acid moiety consisting essentially of at least one aromatic dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: Condensation polymers or addition polymers which contain sterically hindered polyalkylpiperidine groups are proposed as light stabilizers for plastics. The polymers concerned are relatively low-molecular polymers and a difunctional derivative of a polyalkylpiperidine is additionally used for the manufacture of these. The piperidine radical can be present in the main chain or as a side group or the polymeric stabilizer. Polymeric stabilizers of this type do not tend to migrate out of the plastic or to be removed by extraction; they are therefore very permanent in use.

Abstract: Polyamides are described which are useful for injection molding and which are produced by the polycondensation of (a) a diaminodicyclohexane or a diaminodicyclohexylalkane, (b) a polyamide-forming aromatic dicarboxylic acid of more than 9 carbon atoms, and (c) an .omega.-amino-acid, a lactam of more than 9 carbon atoms, or an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid-diamine mixture or salt thereof.

Abstract: Copolyamides derived from a mixture of short-chain and long-chain saturated aliphatic dicarboxylic acids, piperazine and a polyoxyalkylene diamine are excellent hot melt adhesives useful with a variety of substrates. These thermoplastic copolyamide resins are particularly useful adhesives for vinyl materials and are resistant to creep.

Abstract: The partially crystalline polyamides according to the invention are obtained by reacting terephthalic acid, or an amide-forming derivative thereof, with a diamine of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 singly or together are organic radicals. The reaction mixture can also contain up to 30% by weight of other amide-forming substances (aminocarboxylic acids or lactams, or mixtures of dicarboxylic acids and diamines), provided the formation of the partial crystallinity of the resulting polyamides is retained. The polyamides are suitable for producing moulded products of the most varied types. They are particularly applicable for producing filaments and fibres.

Abstract: Transparent copolyamides obtained by polycondensing a lactam or a corresponding amino acid, an aliphatic and/or aromatic dicarboxylic acid and a mixture of hydrogenated condensation products of aniline and formaldehyde.

Abstract: Processes for the production of polyamides wherein a salt of isophthalic acid and hexamethylene diamine are polycondensed in the presence of formic acid.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a highly concentrated aqueous solution of a salt of a dicarboxylic acid and a diamine, as well as of a nylon precondensate, by reacting an alkanedicarboxylic acid of 6 to 12 carbon atoms and a diamine of the formula NH.sub.2 RNH.sub.2, where R is alkylene of 6 to 12 carbon atoms or is ##STR1## An aqueous solution, of lower concentration, of a salt of a dicarboxylic acid and a diamine, containing an appropriate dissolved excess of the particular dicarboxylic acid, is reacted with the particular diamine in the molten state, in an equivalent amount to the dissolved dicarboxylic acid, the reaction being carried out under superatmospheric pressure and the final reaction temperature being kept at from 140.degree. to 210.degree. C. The solution obtained is used for the manufacture of a nylon.

Abstract: Normally solid, moldable polyamides, with elastomeric character, having diamine-derived structural units of the formula ##STR1## wherein each A is individually selected from the group consisting of 5-methylnonamethylene, 2,4-dimethyloctamethylene, 2,4,6-trimethylheptamethylene, and 4-isopropylheptamethylene; and diacid-derived structural units of the formula ##STR2## wherein each n is an integer individually selected from the group consisting of 5, 7, 9, and 11. Minor amounts of other polyamide-forming materials can be included in the polyamide to provide up to 30 percent of the nitrogen atoms and up to 30 percent of the carbonyl groups. These polyamides possess elastomeric or energy-absorbing character, as evidenced by their high impact strength, low flexural modulus, and high elongation.

Abstract: Normally solid, moldable polyamides having diamine-derived structural units of the formula ##STR1## wherein each A is individually selected from the group consisting of 5-methylnonamethylene, 2,4-dimethyloctamethylene, 2,4,6-trimethylheptamethylene, and 4-isopropylheptamethylene; and diacid-derived structural units of the formula ##STR2## wherein each n is an integer individually selected from the group consisting of 4, 6, 8, and 10. Minor amounts of other polyamide forming materials can be included in the polyamide to provide up to 30 percent of the nitrogen atoms and up to 30 percent of the carbonyl groups. When used as adhesives, these polyamides possess good peel strength, good lap shear strength, and good boiling water resistance.

Abstract: The transparent polyamides of the invention have a reduced specific viscosity of at least 0.4 dl/g (0.5% solution of the polyamide in m-cresol at 25.degree. C.) and consist either of(a) recurring structural units of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein the carbonyl groups are in the 1,3- or 1,4-position to one another (the proportion of carbonyl groups in the 1,3-position being 30 to 100%) and each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is methyl or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached are cycloalkyl of 4 to 6 carbon atoms, or of(b) recurring structural units of the formula (II) ##STR2## wherein the carbonyl groups are in the 1,3- or 1,4-position to one another (the proportion of carbonyl groups in the 1,3-position being 30 to 50%) and R.sub.3 and R.sub.

Abstract: The invention provides transparent polyamides which have a specific viscosity of at least 0.4 dl/g (0.5% in m-cresol at 25.degree. C.). They consist of recurring structural units of the formula I ##STR1## and, as the case may be, of recurring structural units of the formula II ##STR2## wherein X.sub.1 represents ##STR3## X.sub.2 represents ##STR4## R.sub.1 and R.sub.8 represent in general alkyl radicals. R.sub.1 to R.sub.3 can also represent hydrogen, and R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 and R.sub.8, together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, also represent cycloalkyl. The polyamides are derived in their structure from 100 to 25 mol % of terephthalic acid and from isophthalic acid. The polyamides may contain only up to 75 mol % of structural elements of the formula II. They are suitable for the manufacture of transparent moulded articles.

Abstract: A normally solid, transparent, amorphous polyamide having:first diamine-derived primary structural units of the formula ##STR1## wherein each A is individually selected from the group consisting of 5-methylnonamethylene, 2,4-dimethyloctamethylene, 2,4,6-trimethylheptamethylene and 4-isopropylheptamethylene;second diamine-derived primary structural units of the formula ##STR2## wherein each R is individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl;first diacid-derived primary structural units of the formula ##STR3## and second diacid-derived primary structural units of the formula ##STR4## and process of preparation thereof. Other diamine-derived structural units and/or diacid-derived structural units can be present in small amounts.

Abstract: The transparent polyamides according to the invention are obtained by polycondensation of mixtures of terephthalic acid, or of an amide-forming derivative thereof, and a diamine of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each cycloalkyl which has 4-12 C atoms and which can be substituted by alkyl,(a) with for example 10 to 20% by weight of .epsilon.-aminocaproic acid or caprolactam, or(b) with for example 10 to 20% by weight of an essentially stoichiometric mixture of adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine or of the AH salt.The polycondensation reaction is performed by known methods, preferably by melt condensation. The resulting polyamides are transparent and are resistant to boiling. They show only a slight absorption of water and are stable to hydrolysis. They can be processed for example by the injection-moulding process and by extrusion into the form of moulded articles.

Abstract: The polyamides according to the invention are mainly transparent (amorphous), but in some cases also partially crystalline. They have a reduced specific viscosity (0.5% in m-cresol at 25.degree. C.) of at least 0.3 dl/g, and consist of recurring structural elements of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are monovalent aliphatic or cycloaliphatic radicals, and Z is a bivalent aliphatic radical. The dicarboxylic acid structural radicals are derived in particular from adipic acid. The polyamides have high glass transition temperatures, and have a low water absorption and also good stability to hydrolysis. They can be processed into moulded articles (for example by the injection moulding process and extrusion process).

Abstract: Transparent copolyamides obtained by polycondensation of mixtures of positional isomeric diaminodicyclohexyl methanes and optionally further diamines and azelaic acid and optionally isophthalic and/or adipic acid. The copolyamides are valuable moulding compounds for the manufacture of various products such as sheets, films, plates, tubes, rods and containers.

Abstract: Terephthalic acid and either 5-methyl-1,9-nonanediamine or an isomeric mixture of 5-methyl-1,9-nonanediamine with 2,4-dimethyl-1,8-octanediamine and/or 2,4,6-trimethyl-1,7-heptanediamine are admixed in a methanol/water medium, wherein the volume ratio of methanol to water is in the range of about 99:1 to about 80:20, and the weight ratio of terephthalic acid and diamine to the methanol/water medium is in the range of about 1:1 to about 1:3. The resulting slurry can be cooled to promote precipitation of the salt. The precipitated salt can be recovered by filtration and employed for the production of a polyamide.

Abstract: Novel thermoplastic adhesive components, prepared from inexpensive and readily available synthetic materials, having melting points between about 20.degree. C. to about 180.degree. C. and broad ranges of hardness, flexibility and compatibility are disclosed. The novel thermoplastic compounds useful in adhesive formulations are comprised of a resinous polyamide reaction product of a polyoxypropylene polyamine having an average molecular weight of from about 190 to about 3,000 and being selected from diamines, triamines, or mixtures thereof, piperazine and an aliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic acid, ester or anhydride having from about 4 to about 20 carbon atoms per molecule. The resinous polyamide reaction product is prepared by mixing and reacting the polyoxypropylene polyamine, piperazine, and dicarboxylic acid materials in a total amine:acid molar ratio within the range of from about 0.25:1.0 to about 4.0:1.0 at a temperature of from about 175.degree. C. to about 270.degree. C.

Abstract: Novel copolyoxalamides having the recurring unit ##STR1## are disclosed wherein R is a divalent aromatic radical and R.sub.1 is a divalent radical selected from the group consisting of 2,2,4- and 2,4,4-trimethylhexylene, ##STR2## and mixtures thereof. The novel copolyoxalamides are injection-moldable, thermoplastic materials which are characterized by good high temperature resistance and excellent resistance to oxidative degradation.

Abstract: Terephthalic acid and a diamine, always including 5-methyl-1,9-nonanediamine, and a lower fatty acid, e.g., acetic acid, are admixed with water, the water is evaporated, the concentrated mixture is heated (100.degree.-200.degree. C., 1/2-2 hrs.); then heated further (125.degree.-295.degree. C., 1/2-3 hrs., autogenous pressure up to 150-600 psig) with venting as needed; decompressed to atmospheric pressure (1/4-2 hrs., 245.degree.-295.degree. C.); and heated (270.degree.-295.degree. C., 1/2-2 hrs.) to produce a polyamide having good acid and basic dye receptivity, inherent viscosity, melt spinning and drawing characteristics. An isomeric mixture of diamines containing 5-methyl-1,9-nonanediamine, and 2,4-dimethyl-1,8-octanediamine, 2,4,6-trimethyl-1,7-heptanediamine and/or 4-isopropyl-1,7-heptanediamine can be the starting 5-methyl-1,9-nonanediamine-furnishing material. The diamine-furnishing material contains at least one principal diamine component having the formula H.sub.2 NRNH.sub.

Abstract: A process for preparing a poly-(alkylpentamethyleneterephthalamide) which comprises heating an aqueous solution of the corresponding nylon salt and still water soluble low molecular weight oligomer, the mixture of nylon salt and oligomer having 20 to 50 mole percent carbonamide groups and 50 to 80 mole percent salt groups, from a temperature at least as low as 150.degree. C. at atmospheric pressure up to a polycondensation temperature of at least 250.degree. C.

Abstract: Nylon copolymer containing piperazine and a process for finishing leather and imitation leather, having a surface of polyurethane or plasticized PVC, by applying a solution of this nylon copolymer and drying it. The overall properties of the finish are better then those of conventional finishes.

Abstract: Aromatic-aliphatic dinitriles of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is an arylene or substituted arylene are useful in the preparation of the corresponding amines which are intermediates for the preparation of thermally stable, rigid, polyamides.