Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol.68, No.10, 1591-1595, 1998
Interchange reactions between poly(ethylene terephthalate) and its copolyesters
Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) was blended with two kinds of co[poly(ethylene terephthalate-p-oxybenzoate)] (POB-PET) copolyester, designated P46 and P64. The PET and POB-PET copolyester were combined in the ratios of 85/15, 70/30, and 50/50. The blends were melt-mixed in a Brabender Plasticorder at 275, 285, and 293 degrees C for different times. The interchange reactions detected by proton nuclear magnetic resonance analysis occur during the processing at a greater level if the blending time increases. The interchange reactions are as a function of temperature, blending times, and composition of blends.
Keywords:ESTER-EXCHANGE-REACTIONS;POLY(ETHYLENE-TEREPHTHALATE) POLYARYLATE BLENDS;LIQUID-CRYSTALLINE COPOLYESTER;TRANS-ESTERIFICATION;CO ;POLYESTER BLENDS;POLYMER BLENDS;POLYCARBONATE;TRANSESTERIFICATION;ORGANOPHOSPHITES