EP3227352A1

EP3227352A1 - Biodegradable copolyesters

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Publication number: EP3227352A1
Application number: EP15801468.8A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Kian Molawi; Robert Loos; Andreas Kuenkel
Original assignee: BASF SE
Current assignee: BASF SE
Priority date: 2014-12-05
Filing date: 2015-11-30
Publication date: 2017-10-11
Also published as: US10106642B2; US20170362373A1; WO2016087372A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a biodegradable copolyester that has a molecular weight Mn measured in accordance with GPC of 10,000 to 100,000 and that can be obtained by reacting vi) 51 to 84 wt%, with respect to the copolyester, of a branched polyester middle block based on aliphatic or aliphatic and aromatic dicarboxylic acids and aliphatic dihydroxy compounds and having a molecular weight Mn measured in accordance with ¹H-NMR of 5,000 to 25,000 with vii) 15.9 to 48.9 wt%, with respect to the copolyester, of a lactide in the presence of a catalyst and then reacting the polyester triblock thus obtained and having a molecular weight Mn measured in accordance with ¹H-NMR of 5,800 to 49,500 with viii) 0.1 to 3 wt%, with respect to the copolyester, of a diisocyanate. The invention further relates to a method for producing the biodegradable copolyesters mentioned above and to the use of the biodegradable copolyesters mentioned above.

Description

Biodegradable copolyesters

The present invention relates to biodegradable copolyesters having a molecular weight Mn measured by GPC of 10,000 to 100,000, obtainable by reaction of

51 to 84 wt .-%, based on the copolyester, of a branched polyester middle block based on aliphatic or aliphatic and aromatic dicarboxylic acids and aliphatic dihydroxy compounds having a molecular weight Mn measured by ¹ H-NMR from 5,000 to 25,000, with

15.9 to 48.9 wt .-%, based on the copolyester, of a lactide

in the presence of a catalyst and then the resulting polyester triblock having a molecular weight Mn measured by ¹ H-NMR from 5,800 to 49,500 with iii) 0.1 to 3 wt .-%, based on the copolyester, of a diisocyanate.

Furthermore, the present invention relates to a process for the preparation and the use of the abovementioned biodegradable copolyesters.

Branched block copolyesters are known, for example, from US 5,202,413, which are prepared as follows: More than 50% by weight of a lactide is polymerized onto an aliphatic polyester or a low molecular weight aliphatic polyglycol (Mn less than 4,000). In order to increase the molecular weight of the resulting block polymer, chain extension is optionally carried out with a polyfunctional isocyanate. A similar structure is found in the block copolymers described in EP 697427, which have a lactide-based content of 50 to 98% by weight and a polyester content of 2 to 50% by weight. EP 618250 describes linear polyester triblocks having a molecular weight (Mn) of greater than 30,000 and at the same time a very high proportion of PLA. In Examples 25 and 26, which assume a lower lactide content, practically no molecular weight increase is achieved. Chain extension of the formed polyester triblocks is not described. The aforementioned branched or linear block copolyesters are described as film materials for the packaging sector. Especially with packaging films, the combination of highest possible elongation at break (£ B) and high breaking stress (OB) is crucial. Especially here the copolyesters with a high PLA content mentioned in the prior art do not show satisfactory results.

The subject of the present invention, therefore, is biodegradable copolyesters, which are markedly improved in terms of breaking stress in thin films. Accordingly, the abovementioned biodegradable copolyesters having a molecular weight Mn measured by GPC of 10,000 to 100,000, which are obtainable by i) 51 to 84 wt .-%, based on the copolyester, of a branched polyester middle block based on aliphatic or aliphatic and aromatic dicarboxylic acids and aliphatic dihydroxy compounds having a molecular weight Mn measured by ¹ H-NMR of 5,000 to 25,000, with ii) 15.9 to 48.9 wt .-%, based on the copolyester, of a lactide

The invention will be described in more detail below.

First, the soft polyester middle block i is synthesized based on aliphatic and aromatic dicarboxylic acids and aliphatic dihydroxy compound, so-called aliphatic-aromatic polyester or based on aliphatic polyesters of aliphatic dicarboxylic acids and aliphatic diols. Common to these polyester middle blocks that they are biodegradable according to DIN EN 13432. Of course, mixtures of several such polyester middle blocks i are suitable.

Preference is given to polyester middle blocks i having a molecular weight Mn measured by 1 H-NMR of 5,000 to 25,000, which are constructed as follows:

A) an acid component: a1) 45 to 100 mol%, based on the acid component A, of at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of succinic acid, adipic acid, azelaic acid, sebacic acid and brassilic acid or their ester-forming derivatives or mixtures thereof a2) 0 to 55 mol%, based on the acid component A, of a terephthalic acid or a furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid or its ester-forming derivative; and

B) an alcohol component: b1) 98 to 99.99 mol%, based on the alcohol component B, of at least one C 2 -C 12 -alkanediol or mixtures thereof; and b2) from 0.01 to 2 mol%, based on the alcohol component B, of a polyol selected from the group consisting of trimethylolpropane, trimethylolethane, pentaerythritol, polyether triol and glycerol. Suitable aliphatic-aromatic polyesters include non-chain extended polyesters as described, for example, in WO 92/09654. Interesting recent developments based on renewable raw materials are described, for example, in WO-A 2006/097353, WO-A 2006/097354 or WO-A 2010/034710. The particularly preferred aliphatic-aromatic polyester middle blocks i include polyesters which, as essential components:

A) an acid component of: a1) 50 to 80 mol%, preferably 50 to 60 mol%, based in each case on the acid component A, of at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of: succinic acid, adipic acid, azelaic acid, sebacic acid and brassylic acid or their ester-forming derivatives or mixtures thereof; a2) from 20 to 50 mol%, preferably from 40 to 50 mol%, in each case based on the acid component A, of at least one terephthalic acid or ester-forming derivative; and

B) an alcohol component of: b1) 98 to 99.99 mol%, preferably 99.0 to 99.9 mol%, based on the alcohol component B, 1, 3-propanediol or 1, 4-butanediol or mixtures thereof; and b2) 0.01 to 2 mol%, preferably 0.1 to 1 mol%, based on the alcohol component B, of a polyol selected from the group consisting of trimethylolpropane, pentaerythritol and glycerol. As aliphatic acids and the corresponding derivatives a1 are generally those having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, preferably 4 to 10 carbon atoms, into consideration. They can be both linear and branched. In principle, however, it is also possible to use dicarboxylic acids having a larger number of carbon atoms, for example having up to 30 carbon atoms.

Examples include: oxalic acid, malonic acid, succinic acid, glutaric acid, 2-methylglutaric acid, 3-methylglutaric acid, α-ketoglutaric acid, adipic acid, pimelic acid, azelic acid ainsäure, sebacic acid, brassylic acid, fumaric acid, 2,2-dimethylglutaric acid, suberic acid (suberic acid), diglycolic acid, oxaloacetic acid, glutamic acid, aspartic acid, itaconic acid and maleic acid. The dicarboxylic acids or their ester-forming derivatives may be used singly or as a mixture of two or more thereof.

Succinic acid, adipic acid, azelaic acid, sebacic acid, brassylic acid or their respective ester-forming derivatives or mixtures thereof are preferably used. Succinic acid, adipic acid or sebacic acid or their respective ester-forming derivatives or mixtures thereof are particularly preferably used. Succinic acid, azelaic acid, sebacic acid and brassylic acid also have the advantage that they are accessible from renewable raw materials.

Particularly preferred are the following aliphatic-aromatic polyester middle blocks: polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT), polybutylene sebacate terephthalate (PBSeT) or polybutylene succinate terephthalate (PBST).

As the aromatic dicarboxylic acid, terephthalic acid or furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid or its ester-forming derivatives such as dimethyl terephthalate or furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester is usually used.

In general, the diols B are selected from branched or linear alkanediols having 2 to 12 carbon atoms, preferably 4 to 6 carbon atoms, or cycloalkanediols having 5 to 10 carbon atoms. Examples of suitable alkanediols are ethylene glycol, 1, 2-propanediol, 1, 3-propanediol, 1, 2

Butanediol, 1, 4-butanediol, 1, 5-pentanediol, 2,4-dimethyl-2-ethylhexane-1, 3-diol, 2,2-dimethyl-1, 3-propanediol, 2-ethyl-2-butyl 1, 3-propanediol, 2-ethyl-2-isobutyl-1, 3-propanediol, 2,2,4-trimethyl-1, 6-hexanediol, in particular ethylene glycol, 1, 3-propanediol, 1, 4-butanediol and 2 , 2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol (neopentyl glycol); Cyclopentanediol, 1,4-cyclohexanediol, 1,2-cyclohexanedimethanol, 1,3-cyclohexanedimethanol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol or 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol. Particularly preferred are 1, 4-butanediol and 1, 3-propanediol. 1, 4-butanediol and 1, 3-propanediol also have the advantage that they are accessible from renewable raw materials. It is also possible to use mixtures of different alkanediols. In general, 0 to 2 mol%, preferably 0.01 to 2 mol% and particularly preferably 0.1 to 1 mol%, based on the diol component B, of a branching agent b2 of an at least trifunctional alcohol used. Preference is given to polyols such as trimethylolpropane, pentaerythritol and in particular glycerol. The polyester middle blocks i generally have a number average molecular weight (Mn) in the range from 5000 to 25,000, in particular in the range from 10,000 to 25,000 g / mol, preferably in the range from 12,000 to 20,000 g / mol, a weight average molecular weight (Mw) from 10000 to 75,000, preferably 20,000 to 50,000 g / mol and a Mw / Mn ratio of 1 to 6, preferably 2 to 4. The viscosity number is between 50 and 180, preferably from 80 to 120 g / ml (measured in o-dichlorobenzene / phenol (weight ratio 50/50).) Aliphatic polyester middle blocks i are composed of aliphatic diols and aliphatic dicarboxylic acids Polybutylene succinate (PBS), polybutylene adipate (PBA), polybutylene succinate adipate (PBSA), polybutylene succinate sebacate (PBSSe), polybutylene sebacate (PBSe), etc. Also, the aliphatic polyester middle blocks i preferably contain 0.01 to 2 mol% and particularly preferably 0 , 1 to 1 mol%, based on the alcohol component B, of a branching agent b2, in particular of a polyol selected from the group consisting of: trimethylolpropane, trimethylolethane, pentaerythritol, polyether triol and especially glycerol The aliphatic polyester middle blocks i generally have a number average molecular weight (Mn) in the range of 5,000 to 25,000, in particular in the range of 10,000 to 25,000 g / mol, be preferably in the range of 12,000 to 20,000 g / mol, a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of 10,000 to 75,000, preferably 20,000 to 50,000 g / mol, and a Mw / Mn ratio of 1 to 6, preferably 2 to 4. The viscosity number is between 50 and 180, preferably from 80 to 120 g / ml (measured in o-dichlorobenzene / phenol in a weight ratio of 50/50).

The polyester middle block i can be isolated for analytical purposes. It generally has a molecular weight Mn determined by the ¹ H-NMR method of 5000 to 25,000, preferably 10,000 to 25,000 and particularly preferably from 12,000 to 20,000. The method for determining the molecular weight (Mn) by means of ¹ H-NMR is described in detail in the chapter on application-specific measurements.

For further reaction with lactide, it is advantageous if the polyester middle block i has a high content of hydroxyl end groups. Particularly preferably, the content of hydroxyl end groups (determination of the hydroxyl and the acid number, end group content = hydroxyl number: (hydroxyl number + acid number)) is more than 85%, preferably more than 90% and particularly preferably more than 95%. To the polyester middle block i is then preferably added the catalyst, for example dissolved in a solvent. The catalyst used is preferably tin dioctanate.

Subsequently, lactide is added to the above mixture. In general, the lactide in a concentration of 15.9 to 48.9 wt .-%, preferably 20 to 40 wt .-%, based on the total weight of the copolyester iii, is used. This corresponds to a weight ratio of lactide to middle block i of 0.19 to 0.96, preferably 0.25 to 0.67. In As a rule, L-lactide is used in greater than 80%, preferably greater than 90%, based on the total amount of lactide.

The triblock polymer ii generally has a molecular weight Mn measured by 1 H-NMR of 5,800 to 49,500, preferably 12,000 to 49,500 and particularly preferably from 18,000 to 40,000.

The biodegradable copolyesters according to the invention can preferably be prepared as follows in a continuous process: i-1) a mixture of the aliphatic Dyhydroxyverbindungen, the aliphatic and aromatic dicarboxylic acids, optionally without adding a catalyst, are mixed to form a paste or alternatively the liquid esters of dicarboxylic acids and the dihydroxy compound and optionally further comonomers, optionally without addition of a catalyst, are fed, in a first stage, this mixture is continuously esterified or transesterified together with optionally the total amount or a partial amount of the catalyst;

i-2) continuously in a second stage, the transesterification obtained according to i-1) or

Esterification product is precondensed to a viscosity number according to DIN 53728 of 20 to 70 cm ³ / g;

i-3) in a third stage, the product obtainable from i-2) is continuously polycondensed to a viscosity number according to DIN 53728 of 30 to 180 cm ³ / g, the middle blocks having a ratio of hydroxyl number to (hydroxy number + acid number) of more than 85%, preferably more than 90% and most preferably more than 95%.

and

ii) then continuously from 51 to 84% by weight, based on the copolyester, of the polyester middle block obtainable from i-3) with 15.9 to 48.9% by weight, based on the copolyester, of a lactide in the presence of Tin dioctanate is reacted and

iii) in a fifth stage, the polyester triblock obtainable from ii) in a polyaddition reaction with 0.1 to 3 wt .-%, based on the copolyester, of a diisocyanate to a viscosity number according to DIN 53728 of 100 to 320 cm ³ / g is implemented.

As further components, for example, preferably 10 to 35 wt .-%, based on the total weight of the copolyester iii, of an inorganic or organic filler can be used. Examples of inorganic fillers are calcium carbonate, talc graphite, gypsum, conductive carbon black, iron oxide, calcium chloride, kaolin, silica (quartz), sodium carbonate, titanium dioxide, silicate, wollastonite, mica, montmorillonite and mineral fibers. The minerals can also be used as nanofuel I e.

Nanofillers are, in particular, finely divided layered silicates, preferably clay minerals, particularly preferably montmorillonite containing clay minerals whose surface is coated with one or more Reren quaternary ammonium salts and / or phosphonium salts and / or sulfonium salts are modified. Preferred clay minerals are natural montmorillonites and bentonites

Particularly preferred inorganic fillers are calcium carbonate and talc. Among other things, the calcium carbonate of the company Omya has proven to be suitable. The calcium carbonate generally has an average particle size of 0.5 to 10 micrometers, preferably 1 to 5, particularly preferably 1 to 2.5 micrometers. Among other things, the talc from Mondo Minerals has proved suitable. The talc usually has an average particle size of 0.5-10, preferably 1-8, more preferably 1-3 microns.

Furthermore, organic fillers such as starch or amylose can be added to copolyesters iii. Starch and amylose may be native, i. not thermoplasticized or thermoplasticized with plasticizers such as glycerol or sorbitol (EP-A 539 541, EP-A 575 349, EP 652 910).

Furthermore, the inventive copolyester iii may contain further additives known to the person skilled in the art. For example, the usual additives in plastics technology such as stabilizers; nucleating agents; Lubricants and release agents such as stearates (especially calcium stearate); Plasticizers such as citric acid esters (especially acetyl tributyl citrate), glyceric acid esters such as triacetylglycerol or ethylene glycol derivatives, surfactants such as polysorbates, palmitates or laurates; Waxes such as erucic acid amide, stearic acid amide or behenamide, beeswax or beeswax esters; Antistatic, UV absorber; UV-stabilizer; Antifog agents or dyes. The additives are used in concentrations of 0 to 5 wt .-%, in particular 0.1 to 2 wt .-% based on the polyesters of the invention. Plasticizers may be present in 0.1 to 10% by weight in the polyesters of the invention.

For the purposes of the present invention, the feature "biodegradable" for a substance or a substance mixture is fulfilled if this substance or the substance mixture according to DIN EN 13432 has a percentage degree of biodegradation of at least 90%.

In general, biodegradability causes the polyester (mixtures) to decompose in a reasonable and detectable time. Degradation can be effected enzymatically, hydrolytically, oxidatively and / or by the action of electromagnetic radiation, for example UV radiation, and is usually effected for the most part by the action of microorganisms such as bacteria, yeasts, fungi and algae. The biodegradability can be quantified, for example, by mixing polyesters with compost and storing them for a certain period of time. For example, according to DIN EN 13432 (referring to ISO 14855), CC air is allowed to flow through matured compost during composting and subjected to a defined temperature program. Here, the biodegradability is determined by the ratio of the net C02 release of the sample (after deduction of C02 release by the compost without sample) for maximum release of C02 the sample (calculated from the carbon content of the sample) is defined as the percentage of biodegradation. Biodegradable polyesters (mixtures) usually show clear degradation phenomena such as fungal growth, cracking and hole formation after only a few days of composting.

Other methods of determining biodegradability are described, for example, in ASTM D 5338 and ASTM D 6400-4. The disintegration tests listed in the application are based on the standard ISO 16929 (2013). The abovementioned biodegradable copolyesters iii are suitable for the production of nets and fabrics, tubular films, chill-roll films with and without orientation in a further process step, with and without metallization or SiOx coating.

In particular, the copolyesters iii defined at the outset are suitable for tubular films and stretch films. Possible applications are here Bodenfaltbeutel, side seam bags, carry bags with handle hole, shrink labels or shirt carrying bags, inliners, heavy bags, freezer bags, composting bags, agricultural films (mulch films), foil bags for food packaging, peelable sealing film - transparent or opaque - weldable sealing film - transparent or opaque - Sausage casing, salad foil, wrap film (stretch film) for fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, stretch wrap for wrapping pallets, foil for nets, packaging films for snacks, chocolate and muesli bars, peelable lidding films for dairy (yogurt, cream, etc.), fruit and vegetables Vegetables, semi-hard packaging for smoked sausage and cheese. The copolyesters iii have a high tensile strength (according to EN ISO 6383-2: 2004) after extrusion into single- or multi-layered tube, cast or press foils. Tear strength is a very important product property, especially in the area of thin (tubular) films for e.g. Organic garbage bags or thin-walled carrier bags (e.g., tote tote bags, fruit bags). In addition, it is of particular importance for mulch films in the agricultural sector.

Application-technical measurements:

The determination of the viscosity numbers was carried out according to DIN 53728 Part 3, January 3, 1985, capillary viscosimetry. A micro Ubbelohde viscometer, type M-II was used. The solvent used was the mixture: phenol / o-dichlorobenzene in a weight ratio of 50/50.

The tensile properties of the polymers were determined according to ISO 527-2 on specimens according to ISO 527-S / 5A. The specimens were punched out of a press foil having a thickness of about 130 μm.

Determination of the acid number: About 1.0 g of sample was weighed exactly (m) and dissolved in 10 ml of toluene and 10 ml of pyridine. After addition of 5 ml of deionized water and 50 ml of tetrahydro- furan was titrated potentiographically against inflection point with ethanolic potassium hydroxide standard solution (VP) [potentiograph equipped with a dosimeter with change burette (eg 10 ml) and a combined glass Ag / AgCl electrode, eg titroprocessor type 726 with Dosimat 685 (Metrohm)] , Under the same conditions, only without test object, the blank value was titrated (VB).

Calculation: acid number in mg KOH / g = [(VP - VB) ^* cKOH ^* tKOH ^* 56.10 g ^* mol-1]: m

Determination of the hydroxyl value: approx. 1.0 g of sample were weighed exactly (m) and dissolved in 10 ml of toluene. 9.8 ml acetylation reagent [acetylation reagent:

810 ml of pyridine + 100 ml of acetic anhydride + 9 ml of acetic acid were added and the mixture was stirred at 95 ° C for 1 h. After addition of 5 ml of deionized water, the sample was cooled to room temperature with stirring, treated with 50 ml of tetrahydrofuran and titrated with 0.5 molar ethanolic potassium hydroxide standard solution potentiographically against inflection point (VP) [Potentiograph, equipped with a Dosimaten with burette (eg 10 ml) and a combined glass Ag / AgCl electrode, eg Titroprocessor type 726 with Dosimat 685 (Metrohm)]. Under the same conditions, only without test object, the effective value was titrated (VW).

Calculation: hydroxyl number in mg KOH / g = [(VW-VP) ^* cKOH ^* tKOH ^* 56.10 g ^* mol-1]: m The molecular weight Mn of the polyester middle blocks i was determined by means of 1 H-NMR spectroscopy (solvent : 1, 1, 2,2-tetrachloroethane-D2). For this purpose, the sum of the integrals between 4.0 and 4.5 (CH2-OOCR) was compared to the sum of the integrals between 3.58 and 3.78 (terminal polyester CH2 groups).

Calculation: Mn in g / mol = integral4.0-4.5: integral3.58-3.78 ^* (average mass of a repeat unit of the polyester) ^* hydroxyl number: (hydroxyl number + acid number)

The molecular weight Mn of the triblocks ii was also determined by means of 1 H-NMR spectroscopy (solvent: 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane-D2). For this purpose, the sum of the integrals between 4.0 and 4.5 (CH2-OOCR) was compared to the PLA integral between 5.1 and 5.3, taking into account the previously determined Mn of the middle block x.

The molecular weights Mn of the multiblocks iii and the polydispersity index (PDI) of the polyesters were determined by means of gel permeation chromatography (GPC) according to DIN 55672-1; Eluent hexafluoroisopropanol (HFIP) + 0.05 wt.% Trifluoroacetic acid Ka salt; Calibration was carried out using narrowly distributed polymethyl methacrylate standards.

Composting for the qualitative assessment of the disintegration of press foils (approximately 280 μηη thickness): The test used is based on the standard ISO 16929 (2013, quantitative determination of disintegration over the mass balance), whereby only a qualitative visual assessment of the disintegration took place.

Preliminary stages - production of the middle block i (MB) MB1: polybutylene terephthalate-co-adipate (PBAT)

(Molar ratio terephthalic acid: adipic acid = 47: 53) 456.31 g of dimethyl terephthalate, 585.78 g of 1, 4-butanediol, 1.05 g of glycerol and 0.6 g of tetrabutyl orthotitanate (TBOT) were initially introduced into a 2 l four-necked flask and the apparatus was purged with nitrogen. Methanol was distilled off to an internal temperature of 190 ° C. Subsequently, 387.27 g of adipic acid were added and water was distilled off to an internal temperature of 220 ° C. It was cooled to about 180 ° C, 0.6 g of tetrabutyl orthotitanate (TBOT) added and vacuum applied (2 mbar). Finally, it was heated up to an internal temperature of 240 ° C and cooled to room temperature after reaching the desired viscosity.

VZ = 94 mL / g; Mn = 15300 g / mol; PDI = 2.5, end group ratio of hydroxyl number to (hydroxyl number + acid number) = 91%

MB2: polybutylene terephthalate-co-adipate (PBAT) (molar ratio terephthalic acid: adipic acid = 47: 53)

Analogous to MB1, double batch size in a 5L reactor.

VZ = 101 mL / g; Mn = 16,000 g / mol; PDI = 2.8, end group ratio of hydroxyl number to (hydroxyl number + acid number) = 96%

Examples

Comparative Example 1

A mixture of 68% by weight of ecoflex® F1300 (polybutylene terephthalate-co-adipate from BASF SE) and 32% Ingeo® 4043 D (polychemical acid from NatureWorks) were compounded on a Coperion MC 40 extruder. The temperatures at the outlet were set to 250 ° C. Subsequently, the extrudate was granulated under water.

Comparative Example 2 - (PLA) - (polybutylene terephthalate-co-adipate) - (PLA)

140.0 g of polybutylene terephthalate-co-adipate (MB1; terephthalic acid: adipic acid = 47: 53) were placed in a 500 ml four-necked flask and the apparatus was purged with nitrogen. It was heated to 185 ° C internal temperature and 35.0 g of L-lactide and 0.51 ml of tin (II) bis (2-ethylhexanoate) (10% solution in toluene) was added. After 50 minutes and after 60 minutes, 0.9 mL hexamethylene diisocyanate added and cooled to room temperature after a further 5 min.

VZ = 153 mL / g; Mn = 25900 g / mol; PDI = 4.8

Example 3 - (PLA) - (polybutylene terephthalate-co-adipate) - (PLA)

150.0 g of polybutylene terephthalate-co-adipate (MB1; terephthalic acid: adipic acid = 47: 53) were placed in a 500 ml four-necked flask and the apparatus was purged with nitrogen. It was heated to 185 ° C internal temperature and 75.0 g of L-lactide and 1, 09 mL tin (II) bis (2-ethylhexanoate) (10% solution in toluene) was added. After 60 min and after 75 min, in each case 0.96 ml of hexamethylene diisocyanate were added and, after a further 5 min, cooled to room temperature. VZ = 185 mL / g; Mn = 34900 g / mol; PDI = 4.3

Example 4 - (PLA) - (polybutylene terephthalate-co-adipate) - (PLA)

82.5 g of polybutylene terephthalate-co-adipate (MB1; terephthalic acid: adipic acid = 47: 53) were introduced into a 500 ml four-necked flask and the apparatus was purged with nitrogen. It was heated to 185 ° C internal temperature and 55.0 g of L-lactide and 0.78 mL tin (II) bis (2-ethylhexanoate) (10% solution in toluene) was added. After 55 minutes, 0.53 mL of hexamethylene diisocyanate was added and cooled to room temperature after a further 5 minutes. VZ = 160 mL / g; Mn = 33300 g / mol; PDI = 3.5

Example 5 - (PLA) - (polybutylene terephthalate-co-adipate) - (PLA)

65.0 g of polybutylene terephthalate-co-adipate (MB1; terephthalic acid: adipic acid = 47: 53) were introduced into a 500 ml four-necked flask and the apparatus was purged with nitrogen. It was heated to 185 ° C internal temperature and 65.0 g of L-lactide and 0.92 mL of stannous bis (2-ethylhexanoate) (10% solution in toluene) was added. After 55 minutes, 0.41 ml of hexamethylene diisocyanate were added and, after a further 5 minutes, cooled to room temperature. VZ = 122 mL / g; Mn = 26800 g / mol; PDI = 2.9

Example 6 - (PLA) - (polybutylene terephthalate-co-adipate) - (PLA)

300.0 g of polybutylene terephthalate-co-adipate (MB2; terephthalic acid: adipic acid = 47: 53) were placed in a 1 l four-necked flask and the apparatus was purged with nitrogen. It was heated to 185 ° C internal temperature and added to 150.0 g of L-lactide and 2.18 mL of stannous bis (2-ethylhexanoate) (10% solution in toluene). After 55 minutes and after 68 minutes, 1, 71 ml_ added hexamethylene diisocyanate and cooled to room temperature after a further 7 min.

VZ = 126 mL / g; Mn = 44100 g / mol; PDI = 7.2

Table 1: Mechanical data (Tensile test according to ISO 527 on press foils of the thickness given in the table)

s _y Elongation at yield stress (yield strain)

σ _γ yield stress

SM The elongation at the tensile strength

GM tensile strength

SB elongation at break

<JB breaking stress

ate break work

The copolyesters B3 to B5 according to the invention showed an optimized elongation at break / breaking stress behavior in comparison to a mixture of the two individual components (V1) and to films of copolyesters with a too low PLA content (15%, V2). V2 also had a very low modulus of elasticity and a poor rupture behavior. Copolyesters with a PLA content of greater than 49% had a high viscosity even before the addition of the diisocyanate, resulting in problems with the mixing. Furthermore, films made from such copolyesters no longer exhibited acceptable elongation behavior. Table 2: Result of the disintegration test

Dismantling after 12

Example PBAT proportion PLA proportion Thickness

Weeks analog standard

%% pm

16929

V1

68 32 280 not complete

compound

B6 68 32 280 completely

Claims

claims

1 . Biodegradable copolyester having a molecular weight Mn measured by GPC of 10,000 to 100,000, obtainable by reacting: iv) 51 to 84% by weight, based on the copolyester, of a branched polyester middle block based on aliphatic or aliphatic and aromatic diols carboxylic acids and aliphatic dihydroxy compounds having a molecular weight Mn measured by ¹ H-NMR of 5,000 to 25,000, with v) from 15.9 to 48.9 wt .-%, based on the copolyester, of a lactide

2. A biodegradable copolyester according to claim 1, wherein the polyester middle block i has a molecular weight Mn measured by ¹ H-NMR of 5,000 to 25,000 and is composed of:

A) an acid component: a1) 45 to 100 mol%, based on the acid component A, of at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of succinic acid, adipic acid, azelaic acid, sebacic acid and brassilic acid or their ester-forming derivatives or mixtures thereof a2) 0 to 55 mol%, based on the acid component A, of a terephthalic acid or a furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid or its ester-forming derivatives; and

B) an alcohol component: b1) 98 to 99.99 mol%, based on the alcohol component B, of a C2 to C12

Alkanediols or mixtures thereof; and

b2) from 0.01 to 2 mol%, based on the alcohol component B, of a polyol selected from the group consisting of trimethylolpropane, trimethylolethane, pentaerythritol, polyether triol and glycerol.

3. A biodegradable polyester mixture according to claim 2, wherein the polyester middle block i has a molecular weight Mn measured by ¹ H-NMR of 10,000 to 25,000 and is composed of:

A) an acid component:

a1) 50 to 80 mol%, based on the acid component A, of at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of succinic acid, adipic acid, and sebacic acid or their ester-forming derivatives or mixtures thereof a2) 20 to 50 mol%, based on the acid component A. a terephthalic acid or its ester-forming derivative; and

B) an alcohol component: b1) 98 to 99.99 mol%, based on the alcohol component B, 1, 4-butanediol or 1, 3-propanediol or mixtures thereof; and

b2) from 0.01 to 2 mol%, based on the alcohol component B, of a polyol selected from the group consisting of trimethylolpropane, pentaerythritol and glycerol.

4. Biodegradable copolyester according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the lactide ii) consists of greater than 90% of the lactide amount of L-lactide used.

5. Biodegradable copolyester according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein as diisocyanate iii) hexamethylene diisocyanate is used.

A process for the continuous production of biodegradable copolyesters according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein i-1) a mixture of the aliphatic Dyhydroxyverbindungen, the aliphatic and aromatic dicarboxylic acids, optionally without addition of a catalyst tor, are mixed to form a paste, or alternatively the liquid esters of dicarboxylic acids and the dihydroxy compound and optionally further comonomers, optionally without addition of a catalyst, are fed into a first stage this mixture together with optionally the total amount or a partial amount of Catalyst is continuously esterified or transesterified;

i-3) in a third stage the product obtainable from i-2) is continuously polycondensed to a viscosity number according to DIN 53728 of 50 to 180 cm ³ / g, the middle blocks having a ratio of hydroxyl number to (hydroxyl number + acid number) of more than have 85% and

iii) in a fifth stage continuously from ii) available polyester Tri block in a polyaddition reaction with 0.1 to 3 wt .-%, based on the copolyester, of a diisocyanate to a viscosity number according to DIN 53728 from 100 to 320 cm ³ / g is implemented.

Use of the biodegradable copolyesters according to any one of claims 1 to 5 for the production of packaging films.

Use of the biodegradable copolyesters according to any one of claims 1 to 5 for the production of bags, garbage bags and mulch films.