Polyamide-polyether copolymers: a new family of impact-resistant thermoplastics

Journal Article · Mon Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · J. Appl. Polym. Sci.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/app.1983.070280802· OSTI ID:5413029

Rasmussen, J K; Smith, II, H K

A new family of thermoplastic polyamide-polyether copolymers that display outstanding impact resistance and are especially useful as hot melt adhesives are described. These polymers are prepared by copolymerization of polymerized fatty acid derivatives (dimer diamines) and poly(oxyalkylene) diamines with the typical polyamide monomers sebacic acid and piperazine. Impact resistance is apparently achieved through synergistic interaction between the dimer and the polyether portions of the polymers.

• Research Organization: 3M, St. Paul, MN
• OSTI ID: 5413029
• Journal Information: J. Appl. Polym. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Appl. Polym. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 28:8; ISSN JAPNA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
360400* -- Polymers & Plastics-- (-1987)
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GLYCOLS
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IMPACT STRENGTH
MATERIALS
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC POLYMERS
PETROCHEMICALS
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PLASTICS
POLYAMIDES
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS
POLYMERS
SYNTHESIS
SYNTHETIC MATERIALS
THERMOPLASTICS