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EP0000396A1
EP0000396A1 EP78100379A EP78100379A EP0000396A1 EP 0000396 A1 EP0000396 A1 EP 0000396A1 EP 78100379 A EP78100379 A EP 78100379A EP 78100379 A EP78100379 A EP 78100379A EP 0000396 A1 EP0000396 A1 EP 0000396A1
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  • the present invention relates to the production of aromatic polycarbonates by the known two-phase interface process from diphenols, preferably from halogen-free diphenols, characterized in that aromatic monosulfonic acid chlorides are used as chain terminators in amounts of 2 mol% to 20 mol%, preferably in amounts of 2. 5 mol% to 10 mol%, based on moles of the diphenols used.
  • the present invention also relates to the aromatic polycarbonates obtainable by the process according to the invention.
  • the polycarbonates according to the invention have improved flame resistance.
  • the improvement of the flame-retardant properties of the aromatic thermoplastic polycarbonates has already been attempted and achieved in various ways, although disadvantages with other polycarbonate properties sometimes have to be accepted.
  • halogen phenols can also be used as flame-retardant chain terminators.
  • aromatic monosulfonic acid chlorides can be used for the process according to the invention, for example unsubstituted and substituted benzenesulfonic acid chlorides, unsubstituted and substituted naphthalenesulfonic acid chlorides, unsubstituted and substituted anthracene sulfonic acid chlorides and unsubstituted and substituted phenanthrene sulfonic acid chlorides.
  • substituents are understood to mean, for example, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or halogen.
  • Suitable benzenesulfonic acid chlorides according to the invention are those of the formula I. wherein R 1 to R 5 are the same or different and are H, alkyl, preferably C 1 to C 4 , cycloalkyl, preferably C 5 to C 6 , aryl, preferably C 6 to C 16 , or halogen, preferably chlorine or bromine.
  • Aromatic monosulfonic acid chlorides suitable according to the invention are, for example
  • the production of polycarbonates by the phase interface process is known.
  • the polycarbonates are obtained by reacting diphenols, in particular dihydroxydiarylalkanes or -cycloalkanes with phosgene, and in addition to the unsubstituted dihydroxydiarylalkanes or -cycloalkanes, those whose aryl radicals are substituted in the o-position to the phenolic hydroxyl groups are also suitable.
  • the polycarbonates produced by the phase interface process can also be branched in a known manner.
  • the known catalysts such as triethylamine and the customary solvents, reaction temperatures and amounts of alkali of the two-phase interface process are also common.
  • the polycarbonates according to the invention have average molecular weights (M w - weight average) between 10,000 and 100,000, preferably between 20,000 and 80,000, based on the relative viscosity of the polycarbonates (measured in CH 2 Cl 2 at 25 ° C. and a concentration of 0 , 5% by weight) can be determined.
  • Suitable diphenols are, for example, hydroquinone, resorcinol, 4,4-dihydroxydiphenyl, bis- (hydroxyphenyl) alkanes, such as, for example, C 1 -C 8 -alkylene or.
  • ⁇ , ⁇ 'bis (hydroxyphenyl) diisopropyl benzenes and the corresponding ring-alkylated or ring-halogenated compounds are suitable A), bis (4-hydroxy-3,5-dichlorophenyl) propane-2,2 (tetrachlorobisphenol)), bis (4-hydroxy-3,5-dibromophenyl) propane-2,2 (tetrabromobisphenol A), bis (4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethyl-phenyl) propane-2,2 (tetramethyl bisphenol A), bis (4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl) propane-2,2, bis- (4-hydroxyphenyl) cyclohexane-1,1 (bisphenol Z) and based on trinuclear bisphenols such as ⁇ , ⁇ '-Bis- (4-hydroxy-phenyl) -p-diisopropylbenz
  • the polycarbonates from halogen-free diphenols are preferred.
  • the flame-retardant polycarbonates according to the invention are distinguished by an improved flame resistance compared to the conventional polycarbonates terminated with monofunctional phenols. Depending on the molecular weight or chain regulator content, the polycarbonates according to the invention achieve better fire ratings or considerably shorter afterburn times.
  • the fire behavior was measured in accordance with UL Bull 94, test rod thickness 1/16 "on tempered test rods (130 ° C, 2 days).
  • the afterburn times after the 2nd flame exposure are determined with the stopwatch; Average of 5 different measurements.

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Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung ist die Herstellung von aromatischen Polycarbonaten nach dem bekannten Zweiphasengrenzflächenverfahren aus Diphenolen, bevorzugt aus halogenfreien Diphenolen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass man als Kettenabbrecher aromatische Monosulfonsäurechloride in Mengen von 2 bis 20 Mol%, vorzugsweise in Mengen von 2,5 bis 10 Mol%, bezogen auf Mole der eingesetzten Diphenole, verwendet.The present invention relates to the production of aromatic polycarbonates by the known two-phase interface process from diphenols, preferably from halogen-free diphenols, characterized in that aromatic monosulfonic acid chlorides are used as chain terminators in amounts of 2 to 20 mol%, preferably in amounts of 2.5 to 10 mol %, based on moles of the diphenols used.

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Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung ist die Herstellung von aromatischen PoLycarbonaten nach dem bekannten Zweiphasengrenzflächenverfahren aus Diphenolen, bevorzugt aus halogenfreien Diphenolen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß man als Kettenabbrecher aromatische Monosulfonsäurechloride in Mengen von 2 Mol-% bis 20 Mol-%, vorzugsweise in Mengen von 2,5 Mol-% bis 10 Mol-%, bezogen auf Mole der eingesetzten Diphenole, verwendet.The present invention relates to the production of aromatic polycarbonates by the known two-phase interface process from diphenols, preferably from halogen-free diphenols, characterized in that aromatic monosulfonic acid chlorides are used as chain terminators in amounts of 2 mol% to 20 mol%, preferably in amounts of 2. 5 mol% to 10 mol%, based on moles of the diphenols used.

Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung sind außerdem die nach dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren erhältlichen aromatischen Polycarbonate.The present invention also relates to the aromatic polycarbonates obtainable by the process according to the invention.

Die erfindungsgemäßen Polycarbonate haben eine verbesserte Flammwidrigkeit. Die Verbesserung der flammhemmenden Eigenschaften der aromatischen thermoplastischen Polycarbonate ist bereits auf verschiedene Weise versucht und auch erreicht worden, wobei allerdings gelegentlich Nachteile bei anderen Polycarbonateigenschaften in Kauf genommen werden mußten.The polycarbonates according to the invention have improved flame resistance. The improvement of the flame-retardant properties of the aromatic thermoplastic polycarbonates has already been attempted and achieved in various ways, although disadvantages with other polycarbonate properties sometimes have to be accepted.

Gemäß DT-OS 1720 812 können auch Halogenphenole als flammfestmachende Kettenabbrecher eingesetzt werden. Nachteilig ist hierbei jedoch der für viele Anwendungszwecke nicht ausreichende Flammschutz.According to DT-OS 1720 812, halogen phenols can also be used as flame-retardant chain terminators. The disadvantage here, however, is that the flame retardant is not sufficient for many applications.

Für das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren können grundsätzlich alle aromatischen Monosulfonsäurechloride verwendet werden, also beispielsweise unsubstituierte und substituierte Benzolsulfonsäurechloride, unsubstituierte und substituierte Naphthalinsulfonsäurechloride, unsubstituierte und substituierte Anthracensulfonsäurechloride und unsubstituierte und substituierte Phenanthrensulfonsäurechloride.In principle, all aromatic monosulfonic acid chlorides can be used for the process according to the invention, for example unsubstituted and substituted benzenesulfonic acid chlorides, unsubstituted and substituted naphthalenesulfonic acid chlorides, unsubstituted and substituted anthracene sulfonic acid chlorides and unsubstituted and substituted phenanthrene sulfonic acid chlorides.

Als Substituenten sind in diesem Zusammenhang beispielsweise Alkyl, Cycloalkyl, Aryl oder Halogen zu verstehen.In this context, substituents are understood to mean, for example, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or halogen.

Erfindungsgemäß geeignete Benzolsulfonsäurechloride sind die der Formel I

Figure imgb0001
worin R1 bis R5 gleich oder verschieden sind und H, Alkyl, vorzugsweise C1 bis C4, Cycloalkyl, vorzugsweise C5 bis C6, Aryl, vorzugsweise C6 bis C16, oder Halogen, vorzugsweise Chlor oder Brom sind.Suitable benzenesulfonic acid chlorides according to the invention are those of the formula I.
Figure imgb0001
 wherein R 1 to R 5 are the same or different and are H, alkyl, preferably C 1 to C 4 , cycloalkyl, preferably C 5 to C 6 , aryl, preferably C 6 to C 16 , or halogen, preferably chlorine or bromine.

Erfindungsgemäß geeignete aromatische Monosulfonsäurechloride sind beispielsweiseAromatic monosulfonic acid chlorides suitable according to the invention are, for example

Benzolsulfonsäurechlorid

  • 2-Methylbenzolsulfonsäurechlorid
  • 4-Methylbenzolsulfonsäurechlorid
  • 2,4-Dimethylbenzolsulfonsäurechlorid
  • 4-Äthylbenzolsulfonsäurechlorid
  • 2-Äthylbenzolsulfonsäurechlorid
  • 2-Chlorbenzolsulfonsäurechlorid
  • 3-Chlorbenzolsulfonsäurechlorid
  • 4-Chlorbenzolsulfonsäurechlorid
  • 2.5-Dichlorbenzolsulfonsäurechlorid
  • 3,4-Dichlorbenzolsulfonsäurechlorid
  • 2-Methyl-5-chlorbenzolsulfonsäurechlorid
  • 3-Chlor-4-methylbenzolsulfonsäurechlorid
  • Diphenyl-4'-sulfonsäurechlorid
  • 3-Methyl-diphenyl-4-sulfonsäurechlorid
  • 3,4'-Dimethylciphenyl-4-sulfonsäurechlorid
  • 4'-Chlordiphenyl-4-sulfonsäurechlorid
Benzenesulfonic acid chloride
  • 2-methylbenzenesulfonic acid chloride
  • 4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid chloride
  • 2,4-dimethylbenzenesulfonic acid chloride
  • 4-ethylbenzenesulfonic acid chloride
  • 2-ethylbenzenesulfonyl chloride
  • 2-chlorobenzenesulfonic acid chloride
  • 3-chlorobenzenesulfonic acid chloride
  • 4-chlorobenzenesulfonic acid chloride
  • 2.5-dichlorobenzenesulfonic acid chloride
  • 3,4-dichlorobenzenesulfonic acid chloride
  • 2-methyl-5-chlorobenzenesulfonic acid chloride
  • 3-chloro-4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid chloride
  • Diphenyl-4'-sulfonic acid chloride
  • 3-methyl-diphenyl-4-sulfonic acid chloride
  • 3,4'-Dimethylciphenyl-4-sulfonic acid chloride
  • 4'-chlorodiphenyl-4-sulfonic acid chloride

Bevorzugt finden folgende Sulfonsäurechloride Anwendung:

  • Benzolsulfonsäurechlorid
  • 4-Methylbenzolsulfonsäurechlorid
  • 4-Chlorbenzolsulfonsäurechlorid
  • 3,4-Dichlorbenzolsulfonsäurechlorid
  • Diphenyl-4-sulfonsäurechlorid
  • Naphthalin-2-sulfonsäurechlorid
The following sulfonic acid chlorides are preferably used:
  • Benzenesulfonic acid chloride
  • 4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid chloride
  • 4-chlorobenzenesulfonic acid chloride
  • 3,4-dichlorobenzenesulfonic acid chloride
  • Diphenyl-4-sulfonic acid chloride
  • Naphthalene-2-sulfonic acid chloride

Die Herstellung von Polycarbonaten nach dem Phasengrenzflächenverfahren ist bekannt. Man erhält die Polycarbonate durch Umsetzung von Diphenolen, insbesondere von Dihydroxydiarylalkanen bzw. -cycloalkanen mit Phosgen, wobei neben den unsubstituierten Dihydroxydiarylalkanen bzw. -cycloalkanen auch solche geeignet sind, deren Arylreste in o-Stellung zu den phenolischen Hydroxylgruppen substituiert sind. Die nach dem Phasengrenzflächenverfahren hergestellten Polycarbonate können in bekannter Weise auch verzweigt sein.The production of polycarbonates by the phase interface process is known. The polycarbonates are obtained by reacting diphenols, in particular dihydroxydiarylalkanes or -cycloalkanes with phosgene, and in addition to the unsubstituted dihydroxydiarylalkanes or -cycloalkanes, those whose aryl radicals are substituted in the o-position to the phenolic hydroxyl groups are also suitable. The polycarbonates produced by the phase interface process can also be branched in a known manner.

Die bekannten Katalysatoren wie beispielsweise Triäthylamin sowie die üblichen Lösungsmittel, Reaktionstemperaturen und Alkalimengen des Zweiphasengrenzflächenverfahrens sind ebenfalls geläufig. Die erfindungsgemäßen Polycarbonate haben mittlere Molekulargewichte (Mw - Gewichtsmittel) zwischen 10 000 und 100 000, vorzugsweise zwischen 20 000 und 80 000, die aus der relativen Viskosität der Polycarbonate (gemessen in CH2Cl2bei 250C und einer Konzentration von 0,5 Gew. %) ermittelt werden können.The known catalysts such as triethylamine and the customary solvents, reaction temperatures and amounts of alkali of the two-phase interface process are also common. The polycarbonates according to the invention have average molecular weights (M w - weight average) between 10,000 and 100,000, preferably between 20,000 and 80,000, based on the relative viscosity of the polycarbonates (measured in CH 2 Cl 2 at 25 ° C. and a concentration of 0 , 5% by weight) can be determined.

Geeignete Diphenole sind z.B. Hydrochinon, Resorcin, 4,4 -Dihydroxydiphenyl, Bis- (hydroxyphenyl) alkane, wie beispielsweise C1-C8-Alkylen-bzw. C2-C8-Alkylidenbisphenole, Bis-(hydroxyphenyl)-cycloalkane wie beispielsweise C5-C6-Cycloalkylen-bzw. C5-C6-Cycloalkyliden-bisphenole, Bis-(hydroxyphenyl)-sulfide, -äther, -ketone, -sulfoxide oder -sulfone. Ferner α, α '-Bis-(hydroxyphenyl)-diisopropyl- benzole sowie die entsprechenden kernalkylierten bzw. kernhalogenierten Verbindungen. Geeignet sind beispielsweise Polycarbonate auf Basis von Bis-(4-hydroxy-phenyl)-propan-2,2 (Bisphenol A), Bis-(4-hychroxy-3,5-dichlor-phenyl)-propan-2,2 (Tetrachlorbisphenol A), Bis-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dibromphenyl)-propan-2,2 (Tetrabrombisphenol A),Bis-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethyl-phenyl)-propan-2,2 (Tetramethylbisphenol A), Bis-(4-hydroxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-propan-2,2, Bis-(4-hydroxy- ghenyl)-cyclohexan-1,1 (Bisphenol Z) sowie auf Basis von Dreikernbisphenolen wie α, α '-Bis-(4-hydroxy-phenyl)-p-diisopropylbenzol.Suitable diphenols are, for example, hydroquinone, resorcinol, 4,4-dihydroxydiphenyl, bis- (hydroxyphenyl) alkanes, such as, for example, C 1 -C 8 -alkylene or. C 2 -C 8 alkylidene bisphenols, bis (hydroxyphenyl) cycloalkanes such as C 5 -C 6 cycloalkylene or. C 5 -C 6 cycloalkylidene bisphenols, bis (hydroxyphenyl) sulfides, ethers, ketones, sulfoxides or sulfones. Furthermore, α, α 'bis (hydroxyphenyl) diisopropyl benzenes and the corresponding ring-alkylated or ring-halogenated compounds. For example, polycarbonates based on bis- (4-hydroxyphenyl) propane-2,2 (bisphenol A) and bis- (4-hydroxy-3,5-dichlorophenyl) propane-2,2 (tetrachlorobisphenol) are suitable A), bis (4-hydroxy-3,5-dibromophenyl) propane-2,2 (tetrabromobisphenol A), bis (4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethyl-phenyl) propane-2,2 (tetramethyl bisphenol A), bis (4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl) propane-2,2, bis- (4-hydroxyphenyl) cyclohexane-1,1 (bisphenol Z) and based on trinuclear bisphenols such as α, α '-Bis- (4-hydroxy-phenyl) -p-diisopropylbenzene.

Weitere für die Herstellung von Polycarbonaten geeignete Diphenole sind in den US-Patenten 3 028 265, 2 999 835, 3 148 172, 3 271 368, 2 991 273, 3 271 367,3 280 078, 3 014 891, 2 999 846 sowie den deutschen Offenlegungsschriften 2 063 050 (Le A 13 359), 2 063 052 (Le A 13 425), 2 211 957 (Le A 14 240) und 2 211 956 (Le A 14 249) beschrieben.Further diphenols suitable for the production of polycarbonates are described in US Pat. Nos. 3,028,265, 2,999,835, 3 148 172, 3 271 368, 2 991 273, 3 271 367.3 28 0 078, 3 014 891, 2 999 846 and German Offenlegungsschriften 2 063 050 (Le A 13 359), 2 063 052 (Le A 13 425 ), 2 211 957 (Le A 14 240) and 2 211 956 (Le A 14 249).

Erfindungsgemäß bevorzugt sind die Polycarbonate aus halogenfreien Diphenolen.According to the invention, the polycarbonates from halogen-free diphenols are preferred.

Die erfindungsgemäßen flammhemmenden Polycarbonate zeichnen sich durch eine im Vergleich zu den herkömmlichen mit monofunktionellen Phenolen abgebrochenen Polycarbonaten verbesserte Flammwidrigkeit aus. So erreichen die erfindungsgemäßen Polycarbonate je nach Molekulargewicht bzw. Kettenreglergehalt bessere Brandeinstufungen bzw. erheblich kürzere Nachbrennzeiten.The flame-retardant polycarbonates according to the invention are distinguished by an improved flame resistance compared to the conventional polycarbonates terminated with monofunctional phenols. Depending on the molecular weight or chain regulator content, the polycarbonates according to the invention achieve better fire ratings or considerably shorter afterburn times.

Der Erfindungsgegenstand soll durch die folgenden Beispiele näher erläutert werden.The subject matter of the invention is to be explained in more detail by the following examples.

I. VergleichsbeispieleI. Comparative examples 1. Polycarbonat mit p-tert.-Butylphenol als Kettenabbrecher1. Polycarbonate with p-tert-butylphenol as a chain terminator

Ca. 454 Teile 4,4'-Dihydroxydiphenyl-2,2-propan und 9,5 Teile p-tert-Butylphenol werden in 1,5 1 Wasser suspendiert. In einem 3-Halskolben, ausgestattet mit RUhrer und Gaseinleitungsrohr, wird der Sauerstoff aus der Reaktionsmischung entfernt, indem unter Rühren 15 min. lang Stickstoff durch die Reaktionszischung geleitet wird. Dann werden 355 Teile 45 %iger Natronlauge und 1000 Teile Methylenchlorid zugegeben. Die Mischung wird auf 25°C abgekühlt. Unter Aufrechterhaltung dieser Temperatur durch Kühlen werden 237 Teile Phosgen während einer Zeitdauer von 120 min. zugegeben. Eine zusätzliche Menge von 75 Teilen einer 45 %igen Natronlauge wird nach 15 - 30 Minuten zugegeben bzv. nachdem die Phosgenaufnahme begonnen hat.Approx. 454 parts of 4,4'-dihydroxydiphenyl-2,2-propane and 9.5 parts of p-tert-butylphenol are suspended in 1.5 l of water. In a 3-necked flask equipped with a stirrer and gas inlet tube, the oxygen is removed from the reaction mixture by stirring for 15 min. nitrogen is passed through the reaction mixture for a long time. Then 355 parts of 45% sodium hydroxide solution and 1000 parts of methylene chloride are added. The mixture is cooled to 25 ° C. While maintaining this temperature by cooling, 237 parts of phosgene are removed over a period of 120 min. admitted. An additional amount of 75 parts of a 45% sodium hydroxide solution is added after 15 - 30 minutes. after phosgene uptake has started.

Zu der entstandenen Lösung werden 1,6 Teile Triäthylamin zugegeben und die Mischung weitere 15 Minuten gerührt. Eine hochviskose Lösung wird erhalten, deren Viskosität durch Zugabe von Methylenchlorid reguliert wird. Die wäßrige Phase wird abgetrennt. Die organische Phase wird mit Wasser salz-und alkalifrei gewaschen. Das Polycarbonat wird aus der gewaschenen Lösung isoliert und getrocknet. Das Polycarbonat hat eine relative Viskosität von 1,30, gemessen in einer 0,5 %igen Lösung von Methylenchlorid bei 20/25°C. Das entspricht ungefähr einem Molekulargewicht von 32 000. Das so gewonnene Polycarbonat wird extrudiert und granuliert.

  • 2. Ein aromatisches Polycarbonat auf Basis von 97,7 Mol-% Bisphenol A und 2,3 Mol-% 4,4'-Dihydroxy-3,3'-5,5'-tetrachlor- diphenyl-propan-2,2 (Tetrachlorbisphenol A) mit einer relativen Viskosität von ηrel = 1,33, MLS = 34 000, hergestellt gemäß Beispiel 1.
  • 3. Ein Beispiel gemäß DT-OS 1 720 812: Ein Polycarbonat aus Bisphenol A mit 3,27 Mol-t 1,3,5-Tribromphenol als Kettenregler, mit einer relativen Viskosität von ηrel = 1,32, hergestellt gemäß Beispiel 1.
1.6 parts of triethylamine are added to the resulting solution and the mixture is stirred for a further 15 minutes. A highly viscous solution is obtained, the viscosity of which is regulated by adding methylene chloride. The aqueous phase is separated off. The organic phase is washed free of salt and alkali with water. The polycarbonate is isolated from the washed solution and dried. The polycarbonate has a relative viscosity of 1.30, measured in a 0.5% solution of methylene chloride at 20/25 ° C. This corresponds approximately to a molecular weight of 32,000. The polycarbonate obtained in this way is extruded and granulated.
  • 2. An aromatic polycarbonate based on 97.7 mol% bisphenol A and 2.3 mol% 4,4'-dihydroxy-3,3'-5,5'-tetrachlorodiphenyl-propane-2,2 ( Tetrachlorobisphenol A) with a relative viscosity of ηrel = 1.33, M LS = 34,000, produced according to Example 1.
  • 3. An example according to DT-OS 1 720 812: a polycarbonate made from bisphenol A with 3.27 mol-t 1,3,5-tribromophenol as chain regulator, with a relative viscosity of η rel = 1.32, produced according to example 1 .

II. Die erfindungsgemäßen PolycarbonateII. The polycarbonates according to the invention

  • 4. Aus 3,192 kg 2,2-Bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-propan (Bisphenol A) (14 Mol), 2,53 kg 45 tiger wäßriger Natronlauge und 15 1 destilliertem Wasser wird eine Lösung hergestellt. Nach Zugabe von 34 kg Methylenchlorid werden unter Rühren 80,8 g, Benzolsulfonsäurechlorid (3,27 Mol-%), in 1 kg Methylenchlorid gelöst, bei Raumtemperatur zugefügt. Bei 20-25°C werden 2,64 kg Phosgen eingeleitet. Durch Zugabe weiterer 26,3 kg 6,5 %iger Natronlauge während der Phosgenierung wird der pH-Wert bei 13-14 gehalten. Anschließend werden 15 ml Triäthylamin zugesetzt und 30 Minuten nachgerührt. Dann wird die obere wäßrige Phase abgetrennt, die organische Phase angesäuert und elektrolytfrei gewaschen. Anschließend wird das Methylenchlorid abgedampft und das Polycarbonat bei 110°C 8 Stunden getrocknet. Die relative Viskosität beträgt η rel = 1,32. 4th A solution is prepared from 3.192 kg of 2,2-bis (4-hydroxyphenyl) propane (bisphenol A) (14 mol), 2.53 kg of 45% aqueous sodium hydroxide solution and 15 l of distilled water. After adding 34 kg of methylene chloride, 80.8 g of benzenesulfonic acid chloride (3.27 mol%), dissolved in 1 kg of methylene chloride, are added at room temperature with stirring. At 20-25 ° C, 2.64 kg of phosgene are introduced. By adding a further 26.3 kg of 6.5% sodium hydroxide solution during the phosgenation, the pH is kept at 13-14. Then 15 ml of triethylamine are added and stirring is continued for 30 minutes. Then the upper aqueous phase is separated off, the organic phase is acidified and washed free of electrolyte. The methylene chloride is then evaporated off and the polycarbonate is dried at 110 ° C. for 8 hours. The relative viscosity is η rel = 1.32.
  • 5. Ein Polycarbonat auf Basis von Bisphenol A, hergestellt gemäß Beispiel 4 unter Verwendung von 3,4 Mol-% 3,4-Dichlorbenzolsulfonsäurechlorid mit einer relativen Viskosität von 1,29.5. A polycarbonate based on bisphenol A, prepared according to Example 4 using 3.4 mol% of 3,4-dichlorobenzenesulfonic acid chloride with a relative viscosity of 1.29.
  • 6. Ein Polycarbonat auf Basis von Bisphenol A, hergestellt gemäß Beispiel 4 unter Verwendung von 3,27 Mol-% Naphthalin-2-sulfonsäurechlorid mit einer relativen Viskosität von 1.316. A polycarbonate based on bisphenol A, prepared according to Example 4 using 3.27 mol% of naphthalene-2-sulfonic acid chloride with a relative viscosity of 1.31
  • 7. Ein Polycarbonat auf Basis von Bisphenol A mit 3,27 Mol.-% 3,4-Dichlorbenzolsulfonsäurechlorid mit einer relativen Viskosität von 1,30, hergestellt gemäß Beispiel 4.
    Figure imgb0002
    7. A polycarbonate based on bisphenol A with 3.27 mol% of 3,4-dichlorobenzenesulfonic acid chloride with a relative viscosity of 1.30, prepared according to Example 4.
    Figure imgb0002

Die Messung des Brandverhaltens nach UL Bull 94, Prüfstabdicke 1/16" erfolgte an getemperten Prüfstäben (130°C, 2 Tage).The fire behavior was measured in accordance with UL Bull 94, test rod thickness 1/16 "on tempered test rods (130 ° C, 2 days).

Die Nachbrennzeiten nach der 2. Beflammung sind mit der Stoppuhr ermittelt; Mittelwert aus 5 verschiedenen Messungen.The afterburn times after the 2nd flame exposure are determined with the stopwatch; Average of 5 different measurements.

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1) Herstellung von aromatischen Polycarbonaten nach dem bekannten Zweiphasengrenzflächenverfahren aus Diphenolen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß man als Kettenabbrecher aromatische Monosulfonsäurechloride in Mengen von 2 Mol-% bis 20 Mol-%, bezogen auf Mole an eingesetzten Diphenolen, verwendet.1) Production of aromatic polycarbonates by the known two-phase interface process from diphenols, characterized in that aromatic monosulfonic acid chlorides are used as chain terminators in amounts of 2 mol% to 20 mol%, based on moles of diphenols used. 2) Verfahren gemäß Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß man die aromatischen Monosulfonsäurechloride in Mengen von 2,5 Mol-% bis 10 Mol-%, bezogen auf Mole an eingesetzten Diphenolen, verwendet.2) Process according to claim 1, characterized in that the aromatic monosulfonic acid chlorides are used in amounts of 2.5 mol% to 10 mol%, based on moles of diphenols used. 3) Verfahren gemäß Ansprüche 1 und 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß man als Diphenole halogenfreie Diphenole verwendet.3) Process according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that halogen-free diphenols are used as diphenols. 4) Aromatische Polycarbonate, erhältlich gemäß Verfahren der Ansprüche 1, 2 und 3.4) Aromatic polycarbonates, obtainable according to the process of claims 1, 2 and 3.
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