WO2017170185A1 - 高分子量芳香族ポリカーボネート樹脂の製造方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a method for producing a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin.
- Polycarbonate resin is widely used in many fields because of its excellent heat resistance, impact resistance and transparency. Many studies have been made in the production methods of polycarbonate resins. For example, an aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer is reacted with an aliphatic diol compound (linking agent) having a specific structure in the presence of a transesterification catalyst to increase the molecular weight, and at least a part of the cyclic carbonate by-produced in the high molecular weight process.
- a method for producing a high-molecular-weight polycarbonate resin including a step of removing from the reaction system is disclosed, and it is said that the good quality of the aromatic polycarbonate resin can be maintained and sufficient high-molecular weight can be achieved (for example, Patent Document 1).
- the viscosity of the resin in the system rapidly increases with the progress of polymerization, and it is difficult to efficiently remove the by-product monohydroxy compound outside the system. As a result, the polymerization rate is lowered, and it is difficult to achieve a sufficiently high molecular weight, or it takes a long time to increase the molecular weight.
- deterioration of formability (fluidity) and hue deterioration (appearance deterioration) are caused by the presence of a large amount of different structures such as branching and cross-linking caused by long-term heat retention, etc., and satisfactory quality can be achieved. The current situation is sometimes difficult. Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a method for producing a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin capable of achieving good quality and sufficient high molecular weight.
- a step of obtaining a catalyst composition by mixing a dialcohol compound represented by the following general formula (1) and a catalyst, and the obtained catalyst composition into a prepolymer mixing tank via a transfer pipe A step of transferring, and in the prepolymer mixing tank, the catalyst composition and the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer transferred under a pressure of not less than the vapor pressure of the dialcohol compound and not more than 5 MPa at the temperature of the prepolymer mixing tank, Production of a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin comprising: a step of mixing to obtain a prepolymer mixture; and a step of obtaining a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin by subjecting the obtained prepolymer mixture to heat treatment under reduced pressure conditions. Is the method.
- R 1 to R 4 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms.
- Q is an aliphatic group, aromatic It is composed of at least one selected from the group consisting of group, oxygen atom, sulfur atom, sulfone group, sulfoxide group, carbonyl group, dialkylsilyl group and diarylsilyl group, and may have a substituent Represents a group or a single bond.
- the catalyst composition is transferred to the prepolymer mixing tank in a temperature range of 5 ° C. higher than the melting point of the dialcohol compound and 250 ° C. higher than the melting point. is there.
- [3] The production method according to [1] or [2], wherein the prepolymer mixture is obtained at a temperature equal to or higher than a temperature at which the catalyst composition is transferred.
- [4] The production method according to any one of [1] to [3], wherein the prepolymer mixture is obtained at a temperature not higher than 260 ° C. higher than the melting point of the dialcohol compound.
- the term “process” is not limited to an independent process, and is included in the term if the intended purpose of the process is achieved even when it cannot be clearly distinguished from other processes.
- a numerical range indicated by using “to” indicates a range including the numerical values described before and after “to” as the minimum value and the maximum value, respectively.
- the content of each component in the composition means the total amount of the plurality of substances present in the composition unless there is a specific notice when there are a plurality of substances corresponding to each component in the composition.
- the method for producing a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin of the present embodiment comprises a step of obtaining a catalyst composition by mixing a dialcohol compound represented by the following general formula (1) and a catalyst (hereinafter referred to as “first step”). And a step of transferring the obtained catalyst composition to a prepolymer mixing tank (hereinafter also referred to as “second process”) via a transfer pipe, and a transfer in the prepolymer mixing tank.
- the catalyst composition and the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer are mixed at a pressure of not less than the vapor pressure of the dialcohol compound and not more than 5 MPa at the temperature of the prepolymer mixing tank.
- a step of obtaining a prepolymer mixture (hereinafter also referred to as “third step”) and a heat treatment of the obtained prepolymer mixture under reduced pressure conditions to obtain a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin Molecular weight step includes (hereinafter, also referred to as "fourth process”), a.
- R 1 to R 4 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms.
- Q is composed of at least one selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic group, an aromatic group, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a sulfone group, a sulfoxide group, a carbonyl group, a dialkylsilyl group and a diarylsilyl group. It represents a divalent group or a single bond that may have.
- a catalyst composition that is a mixture of a catalyst and a dialcohol compound is prepared, transferred to a prepolymer mixing tank via a transfer pipe, and then the prepolymer mixture is subjected to a specific pressure condition.
- the resin can be produced economically advantageously.
- a catalyst and a dialcohol are prepared by supplying a catalyst composition obtained by mixing a catalyst for promoting a high molecular weight reaction (hereinafter also simply referred to as “catalyst”) with a dialcohol compound to an aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer.
- the catalyst can be supplied with excellent dispersibility. This effectively suppresses the generation of heterogeneous structures, and further suppresses the occurrence of cleavage (breaking) reaction of the prepolymer main chain, thereby shortening the time required for the high molecular weight reaction. Moreover, the local concentration increase of the catalyst in the prepolymer mixture can be suppressed, and the occurrence of a heterogeneous structure in the prepolymer itself is effectively suppressed. In addition, since it is not necessary to dilute with water, organic solvents, etc.
- the high molecular weight reaction proceeds more efficiently while suppressing the generation of heterogeneous structures.
- the catalyst may be added in a mixture with a solvent such as an organic solvent or an aromatic monohydroxy compound (phenol compound) as a raw material for the prepolymer.
- a solvent such as an organic solvent or an aromatic monohydroxy compound (phenol compound)
- the catalyst is present at a high concentration during preparation of the master batch, which may cause a decrease in molecular weight.
- the problem of the molecular weight fall in a prior art can also be solved by mixing a catalyst with a dialcohol compound and using it.
- the production method of the high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin may be a continuous type in which the first step, the second step, the third step, and the fourth step are continuously performed, and each step is independently performed.
- the batch method may be used, or a continuous method and a batch method may be used in which at least two of the respective steps are continuously performed.
- the dialcohol compound represented by the general formula (1) and a catalyst are mixed to obtain a catalyst composition.
- the resulting catalyst composition is preferably liquid.
- the first catalyst can be uniformly distributed in the resulting prepolymer mixture.
- the liquid state means that the catalyst composition has fluidity, for example, the viscosity is 1,000 Pa ⁇ s or less. Details of the dialcohol compound and the catalyst contained in the catalyst composition will be described later.
- the method for mixing the dialcohol compound and the catalyst in the step of obtaining the catalyst composition is not particularly limited.
- the mixing method include a method of directly mixing a dialcohol compound and a catalyst, a method of preparing a catalyst solution or dispersion by dissolving or dispersing the catalyst in a solvent, and mixing this with the dialcohol compound. Can do. Among these, a method of mixing a catalyst solution or dispersion and a dialcohol compound is preferable.
- the solvent used for preparing the catalyst solution or dispersion is not particularly limited as long as it is a solvent that can dissolve at least a part of the catalyst.
- the solvent is preferably a solvent that can be handled at room temperature, has low reactivity, and has a boiling point suitable for removal by devolatilization.
- the solvent examples include alcohol solvents such as methanol, ethanol and isopropyl alcohol; ketone solvents such as acetone and methyl ethyl ketone; ether solvents such as diethyl ether and diisopropyl ether; aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents such as pentane, hexane and heptane; benzene and toluene Aromatic hydrocarbon solvents such as xylene; organic solvents such as halogenated hydrocarbon solvents such as dichloromethane and chloroform; phenol compounds, water, and mixtures thereof.
- alcohol solvents such as methanol, ethanol and isopropyl alcohol
- ketone solvents such as acetone and methyl ethyl ketone
- ether solvents such as diethyl ether and diisopropyl ether
- aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents such as pentane, hexane and heptane
- the solvent preferably has a low content of metal components.
- the content of the metal component in the solvent is, for example, 10 ppm or less for alkali metals, 3 ppm or less for heavy metal iron, 2 ppm or less for nickel, and 1 ppm or less for chromium.
- water it is preferable to use ion exchange water or distilled water.
- the concentration of the catalyst in the catalyst solution or dispersion can be selected as appropriate, for example, 0.0005 mol / L to 0.05 mol / L, preferably 0.001 mol / L to 0.01 mol / L. It is.
- the step of obtaining the catalyst composition may be performed at room temperature or may be performed by heating.
- the temperature of the resulting catalyst composition can be, for example, not less than the melting point of the dialcohol compound, preferably not less than the melting point and not more than 80 ° C. above the melting point, preferably not less than the melting point and not less than the melting point. More preferably, the temperature is 50 ° C. or higher.
- the step of obtaining the catalyst composition may be performed under normal pressure, under a pressure higher than normal pressure, or under a pressure lower than normal pressure.
- the atmosphere in the step of obtaining the catalyst composition is not particularly limited, and can be appropriately selected from normally used atmospheres according to the purpose and the like.
- the atmosphere of the first step may be any from an air atmosphere to an inert gas atmosphere.
- the oxygen concentration is preferably 10% by volume or less, and more preferably 5% by volume or less.
- the inert gas include noble gases such as argon, nitrogen, and the like.
- the step of obtaining the catalyst composition preferably further includes a step of obtaining a catalyst composition by dehydration or devolatilization.
- the catalyst composition is in a dry state in which the content of water, organic solvent, and the like is reduced, and the high molecular weight reaction can be performed more efficiently. Further, a more uniform catalyst composition is formed and can be supplied more stably, and a more stable production operation is possible. By these, higher quality high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin can be manufactured with higher productivity.
- a dehydration process or a devolatilization process may be performed when a dialcohol compound and a catalyst are mixed, and may be performed after mixing.
- the dehydration treatment or devolatilization treatment is not particularly limited as long as it can remove at least a part of water and other volatile components other than the dialcohol compound and the catalyst contained in the catalyst composition, and usually used dehydration or devolatilization. It can carry out by selecting suitably from volatilization methods. Specifically, as the dehydration treatment or devolatilization treatment, a method of contacting the catalyst composition with a dehydrating agent, a method of placing the catalyst composition under reduced pressure, a method of heating the catalyst composition, and heating the catalyst composition under reduced pressure The method etc. can be mentioned. These may be performed alone or in combination of two or more. Among them, a method of heating the catalyst composition under reduced pressure is preferable as the dehydration treatment or devolatilization treatment.
- a general dehydrating agent can be used as the dehydrating agent.
- specific examples of the dehydrating agent include silica gel, calcium chloride, diphosphorus pentoxide, molecular sieve, sodium sulfate, magnesium sulfate and the like.
- the degree of reduced pressure when the catalyst composition is placed under reduced pressure is, for example, 300 torr (40 kPa) or less, preferably 100 torr (13.3 kPa) or less, more preferably 0.01 torr (1.3 Pa) to 100 torr. (13.3 kPa).
- the temperature of the catalyst composition when heating the catalyst composition is, for example, not less than the melting point of the dialcohol compound, preferably not less than the melting point of the dialcohol compound and not more than 80 ° C.
- dialcohol it is not lower than the melting point of the compound and not higher than 50 ° C., and can be, for example, 50 ° C. to 120 ° C., preferably 60 ° C. to 90 ° C.
- the degree of pressure reduction and the temperature when the catalyst composition is heated under reduced pressure are, for example, 300 torr (40 kPa) or less and the melting point of the dialcohol compound, and preferably 0.01 torr (1.3 Pa) to 100 torr (13.3 kPa).
- the treatment time for the dehydration treatment or devolatilization treatment can be appropriately selected depending on the treatment method and the like. The treatment time is, for example, 10 minutes to 70 minutes, preferably 30 minutes to 60 minutes.
- the water content of the catalyst composition is not particularly limited and can be appropriately selected according to the purpose.
- the water content of the catalyst composition is, for example, 3% by mass or less, preferably 1% by mass or less, and more preferably 0.5% by mass or less.
- the stability of the catalyst composition is further improved.
- a catalyst composition preparation tank that is a stirring tank provided with stirring means and heating means can be used.
- the stirring means is not particularly limited, and can be appropriately selected from general stirring apparatuses.
- a general stirring blade such as an anchor blade or a paddle blade can be used.
- the catalyst composition preparation tank further includes a decompression means.
- the material of the catalyst composition preparation tank is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately selected from commonly used materials such as metal materials and glass materials according to the purpose.
- the material of the surface of the catalyst composition preparation tank in contact with the catalyst composition is (a) an iron content of 80% by mass or less and a Cr content of 18% by mass from the viewpoint of the quality of the resin obtained.
- the metal material is at least one selected from the group consisting of the above metal materials, or a metal material that is a stainless steel or clad material such as SUS304, SUS316, SUS316L, or SUS310S, and (b) a glass material.
- the material of the catalyst composition preparation tank is a metal material
- a stainless steel having an iron content of 80% by mass or less and a Cr content of 18% by mass or more is preferable.
- austenitic stainless steel or the like is used. More specifically, examples include SUS304, SUS304L, SUS316, SUS316L, SUS309S, SUS310S, SUS317, and SUS317L, and at least one selected from the group consisting of these is preferable.
- the material of the catalyst composition preparation tank is glass, it is preferably glass having an alkali metal elution amount of 15 ppb / cm 2 or less when immersed in pure water at 50 ° C. for 120 hours.
- the number of catalyst composition preparation tanks is not particularly limited, and a plurality of catalyst composition preparation tanks may be used as necessary.
- the step of obtaining the catalyst composition is performed independently in each catalyst composition preparation tank, and the catalyst compositions prepared in the respective catalyst composition preparation tanks are sequentially prepared. It is preferable to transfer to a polymer mixing tank. That is, a catalyst composition prepared in one catalyst composition preparation tank is transferred to a prepolymer mixing tank, and a catalyst composition prepared in another catalyst composition preparation tank is transferred to a prepolymer mixing tank.
- a mode in which the steps are sequentially performed is preferable.
- the transfer pipes connected to the respective catalyst composition preparation tanks may be independently connected to the prepolymer mixing tank, and each is switched to one transfer pipe connected to the prepolymer mixing tank. It may be connected via a valve.
- At least one catalyst composition outlet provided with a valve from which the prepared catalyst composition is taken out may be arranged.
- the position at which the catalyst composition outlet is disposed is not particularly limited, and can be appropriately selected according to the configuration of the production apparatus.
- the catalyst composition outlet is preferably arranged at a position lower than the liquid level during steady operation, for example.
- the catalyst composition preparation tank includes a catalyst composition outlet
- the catalyst composition outlet is connected to a transfer pipe.
- the catalyst composition outlet and the transfer pipe are connected via, for example, a flange.
- the catalyst composition obtained in the first step is not immediately transferred to the prepolymer mixing tank, it is preferable to keep the catalyst composition in a liquid state.
- the retention of the catalyst composition may be performed, for example, in a catalyst composition preparation tank, or may be performed in a storage tank different from the catalyst composition preparation tank.
- a catalyst composition is prepared in each catalyst composition preparation tank using a plurality of catalyst composition preparation tanks, for example, a prepolymer mixture is prepared using a catalyst composition prepared in one catalyst composition preparation tank. Keeping the catalyst composition prepared in a separate catalyst composition preparation tank in a liquid state during preparation facilitates continuous preparation of the prepolymer mixture, resulting in production efficiency. Can be further improved.
- the liquid state of the catalyst composition can be maintained, for example, by heating the catalyst composition.
- the heating temperature is not particularly limited as long as the liquid state can be maintained.
- the heating temperature is preferably in the temperature range of 5 ° C. higher than the melting point of the dialcohol compound, and 250 ° C. higher than the melting point. More preferably, the temperature range is 5 ° C. higher than the melting point and 80 ° C. higher than the melting point, and the temperature range is 5 ° C. higher than the melting point and 50 ° C. higher than the melting point. Is more preferable.
- the viscosity of the catalyst composition held in liquid is not particularly limited.
- the viscosity of the catalyst composition held in liquid is preferably, for example, 0.1 P to 10,000 P (poise; 0.01 Pa ⁇ s to 1,000 Pa ⁇ s), and preferably 1 P to 100 P (0.1 Pa ⁇ s to 10 Pa ⁇ s) is more preferable.
- the pressure at which the catalyst composition is held is not particularly limited, and may be normal pressure, higher than normal pressure, or lower than normal pressure.
- the catalyst composition is preferably held under a substantially constant pressure, and more preferably held under a pressure having a fluctuation range within ⁇ 10%.
- the liquid catalyst composition is transferred to the prepolymer mixing tank and mixed with the prepolymer, preferably within 10 hours, more preferably within 9 hours after being prepared.
- the starting point of the time until the catalyst composition and the prepolymer are mixed is the time when a desired amount of the catalyst composition is obtained, and the step of obtaining the catalyst composition is a dehydration treatment or a devolatilization treatment. If included, it is the time when the processing is completed.
- the end point is the time when the prepared catalyst composition is transferred to the prepolymer mixing tank and first contacts with the prepolymer.
- the time required for the catalyst composition to be transferred to the prepolymer mixing tank via the transfer pipe is included in the time until the catalyst composition and the prepolymer are mixed.
- the mixing method of the dialcohol compound and the catalyst is not particularly limited.
- the predetermined amount of catalyst may be supplied to the catalyst composition preparation tank and mixed, and vice versa.
- a predetermined amount of dialcohol compound may be supplied to the catalyst composition preparation tank and mixed.
- the dialcohol compound and the catalyst may be alternately supplied to the catalyst composition preparation tank and mixed.
- the dialcohol compound and the catalyst may be simultaneously supplied to the catalyst composition preparation tank and mixed.
- a filtration device may be used.
- the amount of the catalyst composition prepared in the catalyst composition preparation tank is finished.
- the preparation of the catalyst composition preparation tank can be started in another catalyst composition preparation tank before the amount of 2/3 is reached, based on the amount of the catalyst composition at the time.
- a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate can be more efficiently produced by preparing a catalyst composition by overlapping in time using a plurality of catalyst composition preparation tanks.
- the method for supplying the dialcohol compound and the catalyst to the catalyst composition preparation tank is not particularly limited.
- a dialcohol compound and a catalyst are each quantitatively supplied from a hopper equipped with a pressure release pipe to a catalyst composition preparation tank via a quantitative supply device.
- a supply pipe may be disposed between the metering supply device and the catalyst composition preparation tank.
- the hopper and the catalyst composition preparation tank may be connected by a pressure equalizing pipe.
- the inner diameter of the pressure releasing pipe is 1/6 to 1/2 of the inner diameter of the supply pipe, and the inner diameter of the pressure equalizing pipe is supplied.
- the inner diameter of the pipe may be 1/5 to 1/2.
- the amount of dialcohol compound and catalyst held in the hopper is not particularly limited, and can be, for example, 30% to 90% by volume of the effective volume of the hopper.
- the content ratio of the dialcohol compound and the catalyst in the catalyst composition is not particularly limited and can be appropriately selected according to the type of the catalyst.
- the content ratio of the catalyst to the dialcohol compound (catalyst / dialcohol compound, mass%) is, for example, 0.0001 mass% to 0.1 mass%, preferably 0.0005 mass% to 0.01 mass%. More preferably, it is 0.0005 mass% to 0.007 mass%, and particularly preferably 0.001 mass% to 0.005 mass%.
- the catalyst composition may contain other components other than the dialcohol compound and the catalyst.
- other components include water, organic solvents, and phenol compounds.
- the content of the other components other than the dialcohol compound and the catalyst contained in the catalyst composition is preferably 3% by mass or less, more preferably 1% by mass or less in the catalyst composition, and 0.3% The content is more preferably not more than mass%, particularly preferably not more than 0.03% by mass.
- the water content in the catalyst composition can be measured, for example, by the Karl Fischer method.
- content, such as an organic solvent in a catalyst composition, a phenol compound can be measured by a gas chromatography, for example.
- the dialcohol compound contained in the catalyst composition means a compound having two alcoholic hydroxy groups each bonded to a non-aromatic carbon atom.
- the dialcohol compound may have a partial structure including an aromatic ring in the molecular structure, but a phenol compound having a hydroxy group bonded to the aromatic ring is not included in the dialcohol compound.
- the dialcohol compound used in the production method of the present embodiment is represented by the following general formula (1).
- R 1 to R 4 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms.
- R 1 to R 4 are each independently preferably a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms from the viewpoint of the reaction efficiency of the high molecular weight reaction. Or it is more preferable that it is a methyl group, and it is more preferable that it is a hydrogen atom.
- R 1 to R 4 it is also preferable that at least one of R 1 and R 2 and at least one of R 3 and R 4 are hydrogen atoms, and all of R 1 to R 4 are hydrogen atoms. Is more preferable. That is, the dialcohol compound represented by the general formula (1) is preferably a secondary dialcohol compound or a primary dialcohol compound, and more preferably a primary dialcohol compound.
- Q is composed of at least one selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic group, an aromatic group, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a sulfone group, a sulfoxide group, a carbonyl group, a dialkylsilyl group and a diarylsilyl group. It represents a divalent group or a single bond that may have.
- Examples of the aliphatic group represented by Q include a divalent group derived from a linear or branched alkane having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and a divalent group derived from a linear or branched alkene having 1 to 20 carbon atoms. And a group derived from a cycloalkane having 3 to 30 carbon atoms or a cycloalkene.
- the divalent group derived from alkane or the like means a group formed by removing two hydrogen atoms from alkane or the like, and the position at which the hydrogen atom is removed is not particularly limited.
- Cycloalkanes and cycloalkenes may be bridged rings such as bicycloalkanes, tricycloalkanes, condensed rings with other aliphatic rings, aromatic rings, etc., or polycyclic ring assemblies.
- the aliphatic group may be an aliphatic heterocyclic group in which at least one carbon atom constituting the ring is substituted with a heteroatom such as an oxygen atom, a nitrogen atom, or a sulfur atom.
- the aliphatic group containing a ring structure examples include cyclohexanediyl, decalindiyl, octahydroindenediyl, adamantanediyl, oxacyclohexanediyl, dioxacyclohexanediyl and the like.
- the aromatic group represented by Q examples include divalent aromatic groups having 6 to 40 carbon atoms.
- the aromatic group may be a heteroaromatic group in which at least one carbon atom is substituted with a heteroatom such as an oxygen atom, a nitrogen atom, or a sulfur atom.
- Specific examples of the aromatic group include phenylene, naphthalenediyl, benzofurandiyl and the like.
- Q is formed by combining at least two selected from the group consisting of aliphatic groups, aromatic groups, oxygen atoms, sulfur atoms, sulfone groups, sulfoxide groups, carbonyl groups, dialkylsilyl groups, and diarylsilyl groups. May be a valent group.
- the group formed in combination includes an alkyleneoxyalkyl group, an alkylenesulfonylalkyl group, a biphenylene group, a polyarylene group, a polycarbonate group (for example, an alkylene group, a cycloalkylene group, an alkylenecycloalkylenealkylene group, an alkylenearylenealkylene group, etc.
- a divalent group including a cyclic structure such as a chain divalent group such as an alkyleneoxyaryleneoxyalkylene group, an oxacycloalkylene group, a dioxacycloalkylene group, a dioxacycloalkylidene group, and a fluorenylidene group.
- a group is included.
- Q may have a substituent.
- Substituents include alkyl groups having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, alkoxy groups having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, aryl groups having 6 to 10 carbon atoms, aryloxy groups having 6 to 10 carbon atoms, halogens such as fluorine atoms and chlorine atoms. An atom etc. can be mentioned.
- the number of substituents is not particularly limited as long as substitution is possible.
- the dialcohol compound represented by the general formula (1) includes 2-hydroxyethoxy group-containing compounds, hydroxyalkyl group-containing compounds, carbonate diol compounds and the like.
- the dialcohol compound represented by the general formula (1) is preferably represented by the following general formula (1a).
- Ra and Rb each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an oxygen atom or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms which may contain a halogen atom, an oxygen atom or A cycloalkyl group having 3 to 30 carbon atoms which may contain a halogen atom, an aryl group having 6 to 30 carbon atoms which may contain an oxygen atom or a halogen atom, or an oxygen atom or a halogen atom. It represents an alkoxy group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, or Ra and Rb may be bonded to each other to form a ring.
- the halogen atom a fluorine atom is preferable.
- R 1 to R 4 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms.
- halogen atom a fluorine atom is preferable.
- n represents an integer of 0 to 30, preferably 1 to 6, more preferably 1 to 3, and particularly preferably 1.
- Ra and Rb are preferably each independently a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 8 carbon atoms, It represents an aryl group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, or Ra and Rb may be bonded to each other to form an alicyclic ring having 3 to 8 carbon atoms.
- the halogen atom a fluorine atom is preferable.
- R 1 to R 4 are preferably each independently a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom or a methyl group.
- n preferably represents an integer of 1 to 6.
- Ra and Rb are more preferably each independently a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, more preferably a straight chain having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. It is a chain or branched alkyl group.
- Preferable specific examples include methyl group, ethyl group, propyl group, n-butyl group, isobutyl group, isopentyl group and the like, and more preferable specific examples include methyl group, ethyl group, propyl group, n-butyl group. , And isobutyl groups.
- R 1 to R 4 are more preferably each a hydrogen atom.
- n is more preferably an integer of 1 to 3.
- dialcohol compound represented by the general formula (1) is a compound represented by the following general formula (1b).
- Ra and Rb are the same as Ra and Rb in general formula (1a), respectively.
- Ra and Rb are more preferably each independently a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, more preferably a linear chain having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. Alternatively, it is a branched alkyl group, more preferably a linear or branched alkyl group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms.
- Preferable specific examples include a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an n-butyl group, an isobutyl group, an isopentyl group, and the like, more preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group, an n-butyl group, and an isobutyl group. .
- dialcohol compounds include 1,4-cyclohexanediol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, 1,6-cyclohexanedimethanol, and tricyclo [5.2.1.0 2,6 ] decandi.
- Dialcohols having a cyclic structure such as methanol, decalin-2,6-dimethanol, pentacyclopentadecanedimethanol, isosorbide, isomannide, 1,3-adamantanedimethanol; p-xylylene glycol, m-xylylene glycol, Naphthalenediethanol, biphenyldimethanol, 1,4-bis (2-hydroxyethoxy) phenyl, 4,4'-bis (2-hydroxyethoxy) biphenyl, 2,2'-bis [(2-hydroxyethoxy) phenyl] Propane, 9,9-bis [4- (2-hydroxyeth Di) alcohols containing an aromatic ring such as phenyl) fluorene (BPEF), 9,9-bis (hydroxymethyl) fluorene, 9,9-bis (hydroxyethyl) fluorene, fluorene glycol, fluoreneethanol; polycaprolactone Aliphatic polyester diols such as diol, poly (1
- Dialcohol compounds may be used singly or in combination of two or more.
- the dialcohol compound actually used may vary depending on the reaction conditions and the like, and may be appropriately selected depending on the reaction conditions employed.
- the upper limit of the boiling point of the dialcohol compound is not particularly limited.
- the upper limit of the boiling point is 500 ° C. or less. According to the method of the present embodiment, even a relatively low boiling point dialcohol compound can be efficiently contributed to the high molecular weight reaction. Therefore, a dialcohol compound having a relatively low boiling point of 350 ° C. or lower is more preferable.
- the lower limit of the boiling point of the dialcohol compound is not particularly limited. In consideration of distilling off the aromatic monohydroxy compound by-produced by the reaction between the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer and the dialcohol compound, the dialcohol compound has a higher boiling point than the aromatic monohydroxy compound. It is preferable. In addition, it is preferable to select the lower limit of the boiling point of the dialcohol compound in consideration of the necessity of allowing the reaction to proceed reliably without volatilization under a certain temperature and pressure.
- the dialcohol compound preferably has a high purity, and preferably has a purity of 99% by mass or more.
- impurities contained in the dialcohol compound include 2-ethyl-1-hexanol when the dialcohol compound is 2-butyl-2-ethylpropane-1,3-diol.
- the amount of metal which a dialcohol compound contains as an impurity is small.
- the metal contained as an impurity include iron.
- the amount of metal contained in the dialcohol compound is, for example, 5 ppm or less, and preferably 1 ppm or less.
- the amount of the dialcohol compound used is preferably from 0.01 mol to 1.0 mol, more preferably from 0.1 mol to 1.0 mol, based on 1 mol of all terminal groups of the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer. Mol, more preferably 0.1 mol to 0.5 mol, particularly preferably 0.2 mol to 0.4 mol.
- the amount of the dialcohol compound used is less than or equal to the above upper limit, the occurrence of an insertion reaction in which the dialcohol compound is inserted into the main chain of the aromatic polycarbonate resin as a copolymerization component is suppressed, and the ratio of copolymerization There is a tendency that the influence on the physical properties due to the rise of can be suppressed.
- the copolymerization ratio is increased beyond the upper limit, physical properties using a dialcohol compound can be easily improved, but this is not preferable as an effect of increasing the molecular weight of the aromatic polycarbonate resin.
- the usage-amount of a dialcohol compound is more than said lower limit, the effect of high molecular weight becomes larger, and it is preferable.
- the catalyst contained in the catalyst composition is not particularly limited as long as it can promote the high molecular weight reaction between the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer and the dialcohol compound.
- the catalyst may be a transesterification catalyst such as a basic compound catalyst used as an ordinary polycarbonate production catalyst.
- Examples of the basic compound catalyst include alkali metal compounds and / or alkaline earth metal compounds and nitrogen-containing compounds.
- alkali metal compound and / or alkaline earth metal compound include organic acid salts, inorganic salts, oxides, hydroxides, hydrides, alkoxides, and phenoxides of alkali metals and alkaline earth metals.
- nitrogen-containing compound include quaternary ammonium hydroxide and salts thereof, amines and the like. These compounds can be used alone or in combination of two or more.
- alkali metal compound examples include sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, cesium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide, sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, cesium carbonate, lithium carbonate, sodium acetate, potassium acetate, cesium acetate, Lithium acetate, sodium stearate, potassium stearate, cesium stearate, lithium stearate, sodium borohydride, sodium phenyl borohydride, sodium tetraphenyl boron, sodium benzoate, potassium benzoate, cesium benzoate, lithium benzoate, Disodium hydrogen phosphate, dipotassium hydrogen phosphate, dilithium hydrogen phosphate, disodium phenyl phosphate, disodium salt of bisphenol A, 2 potassium salt, 2 cesium salt and 2 lithium salt, Fe Sodium salt Lumpur, potassium salt, cesium salt and lithium salt and the like.
- alkaline earth metal compound examples include magnesium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, strontium hydroxide, barium hydroxide, magnesium bicarbonate, calcium bicarbonate, strontium bicarbonate, barium bicarbonate, magnesium carbonate, calcium carbonate, carbonate
- examples include strontium, barium carbonate, magnesium acetate, calcium acetate, strontium acetate, barium acetate, magnesium stearate, calcium stearate, calcium benzoate, and magnesium phenyl phosphate.
- nitrogen-containing compounds include alkyl groups and / or aryl groups such as tetramethylammonium hydroxide, tetraethylammonium hydroxide, tetrapropylammonium hydroxide, tetrabutylammonium hydroxide, and trimethylbenzylammonium hydroxide.
- Tertiary ammonium hydroxides such as triethylamine, dimethylbenzylamine and triphenylamine, secondary amines such as diethylamine and dibutylamine, primary amines such as propylamine and butylamine, 2-methylimidazole, 2 -Imidazoles such as phenylimidazole and benzimidazole, or ammonia, tetramethylammonium borohydride, tetrabutylammonium borohydride , Tetrabutylammonium tetraphenylborate, basic or basic salts such as tetraphenyl ammonium tetraphenylborate, or the like is used.
- metal salts such as zinc, tin, zirconium and lead are preferably used, and these can be used alone or in combination of two or more.
- catalysts include zinc acetate, zinc benzoate, zinc 2-ethylhexanoate, tin (II) chloride, tin (IV) chloride, tin (II) acetate, tin (IV) acetate, dibutyltin dilaurate, Examples include dibutyltin oxide, dibutyltin dimethoxide, zirconium acetylacetonate, zirconium oxyacetate, zirconium tetrabutoxide, lead (II) acetate, and lead (IV) acetate.
- cesium carbonate Cs 2 CO 3
- sodium hydrogen carbonate NaHCO 3
- sodium tetraphenyl boron sodium tetraphenyl boron
- disodium phenyl phosphate and carbonic acid are used as the alkali metal compound and / or alkaline earth metal compound. It is preferable to use at least one selected from the group consisting of potassium. Among these, at least one of cesium carbonate and potassium carbonate is more preferable.
- These catalysts can be used alone or in combination.
- the total one mole of the aromatic dihydroxy compound constituting the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer for example, used in 1 ⁇ 10 -6 mol or less, preferably 1 ⁇ 10 -8 mol ⁇ 1 ⁇ 10 - It is used in a ratio of 6 mol, more preferably 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 7 mol to 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6 mol.
- the nitrogen-containing compound catalyst can be used alone or in combination with the above alkali metal and / or alkaline earth metal. These nitrogen-containing compound catalysts are used in an amount of 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 3 mol or less, preferably 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 7 mol to 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 3 mol, based on a total of 1 mol of the aromatic dihydroxy compounds constituting the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer.
- the molar ratio is more preferably 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6 mol to 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 4 mol.
- the catalyst composition obtained in the first step preferably contains at least one dialcohol compound and at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of alkali metal compounds and alkaline earth metal compounds. More preferably, it contains a dialcohol compound represented by the formula (1b) and at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of alkali metal compounds.
- the catalyst composition includes a dialcohol compound and at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of an alkali metal compound and an alkaline earth metal compound
- the catalyst content is, for example, 0.0001% by mass to 0.1%. % By mass, preferably 0.0005% by mass to 0.01% by mass, more preferably 0.0005% by mass to 0.007% by mass, and 0.001% by mass to 0.005% by mass. % Is more preferable.
- the catalyst composition obtained in the first step is transferred to a prepolymer mixing tank via a transfer pipe.
- the transfer time required for transferring the catalyst composition is not particularly limited, and can be, for example, 10 hours or less.
- the transfer time is preferably 3 hours or less, more preferably 1 hour or less from the viewpoint of achieving better quality such as hue and the desired molecular weight in a shorter time.
- the transfer time is calculated with the time when the catalyst composition is introduced into the transfer pipe as the starting point and the time when the catalyst composition is introduced into the prepolymer mixing tank from the transfer pipe as the end point.
- the catalyst composition stays in the transfer pipe until it is put into the prepolymer mixing tank.
- the catalyst composition staying in the transfer pipe is preferably maintained in a liquid state.
- the liquid state of the catalyst composition can be maintained, for example, by heating the catalyst composition.
- the heating temperature is not particularly limited as long as the liquid state can be maintained.
- the heating temperature is preferably in the temperature range of 5 ° C. higher than the melting point of the dialcohol compound, and 250 ° C. higher than the melting point. More preferably, the temperature range is 5 ° C. higher than the melting point and 80 ° C. higher than the melting point, and the temperature range is 5 ° C. higher than the melting point and 50 ° C. higher than the melting point. Is more preferable.
- the viscosity of the liquid catalyst composition is not particularly limited.
- the viscosity of the liquid catalyst composition is preferably 0.1 P to 10,000 P (poise; 0.01 Pa ⁇ s to 1,000 Pa ⁇ s), for example, and preferably 1 P to 100 P (0.1 Pa ⁇ s to 10 Pa). More preferably, s).
- the pressure in the transfer pipe is not particularly limited, and may be normal pressure, higher pressure than normal pressure, or lower pressure than normal pressure.
- the catalyst composition is preferably held under a substantially constant pressure, and more preferably held under a pressure having a fluctuation range within ⁇ 10%.
- the atmosphere in the transfer pipe is not particularly limited, and can be appropriately selected according to the purpose or the like from a commonly used atmosphere.
- the atmosphere in the transfer pipe may be any air atmosphere to inert gas atmosphere.
- the atmosphere in the transfer tube preferably has an oxygen concentration of 10% by volume or less, and more preferably 5% by volume or less.
- the material of the transfer pipe is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately selected from commonly used materials according to the purpose.
- the material of the surface of the transfer pipe in contact with the catalyst composition is made of stainless steel having an iron content of 80% by mass or less and a Cr content of 18% by mass or more from the viewpoint of the quality of the resulting resin hue.
- specific examples include austenitic stainless steel, and more specifically, SUS304, SUS304L, SUS316, SUS316L, SUS309S, SUS310S, SUS317, SUS317L, and the like are selected from the group consisting of these. At least one is preferred.
- the cross-sectional shape of the transfer tube is not particularly limited, and can be, for example, substantially circular.
- the length and the inner diameter of the transfer pipe connecting the catalyst composition preparation tank and the prepolymer mixing tank are not particularly limited, and can be appropriately selected according to the purpose and the like.
- the length of the transfer tube can be, for example, 50 m or less, preferably 30 m or less, more preferably 20 m or less.
- the lower limit of the length is not particularly limited, and for example, the length is 5 m or more.
- the internal diameter of a transfer pipe is 0.5 mm or more, for example, Preferably it is 1 mm or more.
- the upper limit of the inner diameter is not particularly limited, and for example, the inner diameter is 100 mm or less, preferably 10 mm or less.
- the internal diameter of a transfer pipe means an equivalent diameter, and is a diameter when the cross section of a transfer pipe is converted into a circle of the same area.
- the transfer tube can be equipped with a heating means that can heat the catalyst composition inside.
- the heating means is not particularly limited, and can be appropriately selected from commonly used heating means.
- the transfer pipe can be, for example, a double pipe, and can be used as a heating means by circulating a heat medium between the inner pipe and the outer pipe.
- the transfer pipe may be provided with a filtering means.
- the filtering means is not particularly limited, and can be appropriately selected from commonly used filtering means depending on the purpose and the like. It is preferred that the catalyst composition is mixed with the prepolymer after passing through the filtering means.
- a strainer may be disposed at least one of the front stage and the rear stage of the liquid feed pump, which is the rear stage of the liquid feed pump, for example, introduced into the prepolymer mixing tank. It is preferable to place a strainer prior to running.
- the transfer pipe is connected to the prepolymer mixing tank.
- the structure of the connection part of a transfer pipe and a prepolymer mixing tank is not specifically limited, For example, it connects via a flange.
- the connecting portion between the transfer pipe and the prepolymer mixing tank preferably includes a check valve, and more preferably, the catalyst composition is introduced from the transfer pipe into the prepolymer mixing tank through the check valve by back pressure.
- the catalyst composition transferred through the transfer pipe and the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer (hereinafter also simply referred to as “prepolymer” or “PP”) are mixed in the prepolymer mixing tank.
- a prepolymer mixture is obtained by mixing under a pressure not lower than the vapor pressure of the dialcohol compound and not higher than 5 MPa at the temperature.
- the pressure at the time of mixing the prepolymer and the catalyst composition in the third step is equal to or higher than the vapor pressure of the dialcohol compound at the temperature of the prepolymer mixing tank, but the vapor pressure of the dialcohol compound at the temperature of the prepolymer mixing tank.
- the pressure is preferably 1 Pa higher than the pressure, and more preferably 3 Pa higher than the pressure.
- the pressure at the time of mixing the prepolymer and the catalyst composition is 5 MPa or less, preferably 1 MPa or less, and more preferably 0.1 MPa or less.
- the pressure at the time of mixing the prepolymer and the catalyst composition is, for example, under a pressure exceeding 200 torr (26.7 kPa), preferably under a pressure of 500 torr (66.7 kPa) or more, more preferably 700 torr ( 93.3 kPa) or more, more preferably under normal pressure (760 torr, 0.10 MPa) or more.
- a pressure exceeding 200 torr (26.7 kPa) preferably under a pressure of 500 torr (66.7 kPa) or more, more preferably 700 torr ( 93.3 kPa) or more, more preferably under normal pressure (760 torr, 0.10 MPa) or more.
- a catalyst composition containing a dialcohol compound and a catalyst By mixing a catalyst composition containing a dialcohol compound and a catalyst into a prepolymer to obtain a prepolymer mixture, it is possible to efficiently produce a high-molecular-weight aromatic polycarbonate resin having excellent quality such as hue and sufficiently high molecular weight. Can be manufactured. Furthermore, the generation of heterogeneous structures in the high molecular weight reaction can be effectively suppressed. In particular, even when at least one of an alkali metal and an alkaline earth metal compound is used as a catalyst, the generation of heterogeneous structures can be effectively suppressed while fully utilizing these excellent catalytic capabilities.
- the method for preparing the prepolymer mixture by mixing the catalyst composition and the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer in the third step is not particularly limited, and can be appropriately selected from conventionally known methods for preparing the resin mixture.
- Examples of the method for preparing the prepolymer mixture include a method using an in-line mixer.
- the catalyst composition and the prepolymer may be mixed in a transfer pipe. That is, the prepolymer mixing tank may also serve as a transfer pipe.
- An in-line mixer is a mixer that makes it possible to directly mix and homogenize two or more fluids (gas and / or liquid) in a piping line.
- examples of such an in-line mixer include a static mixer (static mixer), a dynamic mixer, a planetary mixer, a blade mixer, a kneader, an extruder, a biaxial high-speed kneader, and a continuous blender.
- Examples of the static mixer include a through mixer manufactured by Sruzer (SMX type, SMB-H type, etc.), a static mixer manufactured by Tokyo Nisshin Jabara Co., Ltd. (WB-32A, etc.), a static mixer manufactured by Noritake Company Limited, and the like.
- Examples of the kneader include KRC kneader and KRC reactor manufactured by Kurimoto Works, NES / KO kneader manufactured by Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd., and the like.
- Examples of the biaxial high-speed kneader include an FCM type kneader manufactured by Farrell, Inc., an LCM type kneader manufactured by Kobe Steel, CIM and a CPM type kneader manufactured by Nippon Steel.
- extruder examples include a ZSK type twin screw extruder manufactured by Warner & Frider, Germany.
- continuous blender examples include NES / KO blender manufactured by Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd.
- the mixing ratio of the catalyst composition and the prepolymer can be appropriately selected according to the composition of the catalyst composition and the prepolymer.
- the dialcohol compound can be mixed in an amount of 0.01 mol to 1.0 mol, more preferably 0.1 mol to 1.0 mol, with respect to 1 mol of the total terminal group of the prepolymer. More preferably, it is 0.1 mol to 0.5 mol, particularly preferably 0.2 mol to 0.4 mol.
- the mixing ratio of the catalyst composition and the prepolymer is within a predetermined range from the set mixing ratio.
- the fluctuation range from the set mixing ratio can be ⁇ 10% by mass or less, and preferably ⁇ 5% by mass or less.
- a higher quality high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin can be produced.
- the prepolymer used in the production method of the present embodiment is preferably a polymer having a high ratio of blocked end groups and a relatively low terminal hydroxyl group concentration (preferably the terminal hydroxyl group concentration is 1,500 ppm or less).
- a dialcohol compound is added to such an aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer, the reaction between the end of the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer and the dialcohol compound proceeds very rapidly. The details of the sealing end group and terminal hydroxyl group concentration in the prepolymer will be described later.
- the molecular weight of the prepolymer in the prepolymer mixture supplied to the fourth step is too low, so the molecular weight is not sufficiently improved ( High molecular weight cannot be obtained).
- the prepolymer and the catalyst composition are subjected to a pressure higher than the vapor pressure of the dialcohol compound at the temperature of the prepolymer mixing tank, for example, a pressure exceeding 200 torr (26.7 kPa).
- the prepolymer mixture is subjected to a high molecular weight reaction under reduced pressure conditions in the fourth step before the terminal hydroxyl group concentration of the prepolymer in the prepolymer mixture reaches 2,000 ppm. It is preferable to provide.
- the terminal hydroxyl group concentration of the prepolymer in the prepolymer mixture when fed to the linked high molecular weight reactor is preferably less than 1,800 ppm, more preferably less than 1,600 ppm.
- the prepolymer mixture obtained in the third step includes a prepolymer, a dialcohol compound, and a reaction product obtained by reacting the dialcohol compound with the prepolymer (more preferably, only one end of the dialcohol compound). Is a reaction product obtained by reacting with a prepolymer, and an added catalyst.
- the prepolymer mixture may contain an aromatic monohydroxy compound such as a cyclic carbonate derived from a dialcohol compound or phenol as a reaction byproduct.
- an aromatic monohydroxy compound such as a cyclic carbonate derived from a dialcohol compound or phenol as a reaction byproduct.
- unreacted raw material monomers may be included.
- the mixing time in the third step is not particularly limited as long as the terminal hydroxyl group concentration of the prepolymer does not reach 2,000 ppm, and other mixing conditions (mixing temperature, type of mixer, etc.) are not limited. It can be set accordingly.
- the mixing time is preferably 7 minutes or less, more preferably 5 minutes or less, and particularly preferably 3 minutes or less. That is, in the third step, the prepolymer mixture obtained is added to the fourth polymer within 7 minutes, preferably within 5 minutes, particularly preferably within 3 minutes after adding the catalyst composition containing the dialcohol compound to the prepolymer. It is preferable to supply to the polymerization reactor in the process (also referred to as “linked high molecular weight reactor”) and to use for the connected high molecular weight reaction under reduced pressure.
- the mixing temperature in the third step is not particularly limited as long as the prepolymer and the catalyst composition can be mixed.
- the mixing temperature in the third step is preferably 220 ° C. to 300 ° C., more preferably 260 ° C. to 300 ° C.
- the mixing temperature in the third step is preferably higher than the temperature of the transfer pipe in the second step, and more preferably 50 ° C. to 130 ° C. higher than the temperature of the transfer pipe.
- the weight average molecular weight of the prepolymer in the prepolymer mixture obtained in the third step is not particularly limited, but is preferably 10,000 to 40,000, more preferably 12,000 to 35,000 (polystyrene equivalent value by GPC). ).
- the prepolymer used in the third step may be obtained in the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer preparation step, or may be a commercially available product.
- the method for producing a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin preferably further includes an aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer preparation step (hereinafter also referred to as a fifth step) in addition to the first to fourth steps. It is preferable that the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer preparation step includes a step of obtaining an aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer by subjecting an aromatic dihydroxy compound and a carbonic acid diester to a polycondensation reaction in the presence of a catalyst.
- aromatic dihydroxy compound that is the main raw material in the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer preparation step
- aromatic dihydroxy compound that is the main raw material in the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer preparation step
- the two phenylene groups may be each independently a p-phenylene group, an m-phenylene group, or an o-phenylene group, but both of them may be p-phenylene groups. preferable.
- R 31 and R 32 in the general formula (3) are each independently a halogen atom, a nitro group, an amino group, an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, or an alkyl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms. It represents a cycloalkyl group, an aryl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, a cycloalkoxy group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, an aryloxy group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms or an aralkyl group having 7 to 20 carbon atoms.
- R 31 and R 32 are fluorine, amino group, methoxy group, methyl group, cyclohexyl group, phenyl group and the like.
- p and q represent an integer of 0 to 4, preferably an integer of 0 to 2.
- X represents a single bond or a divalent group selected from the following linking group group (3a).
- R 33 and R 34 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms (preferably 1 to 6) or an aryl group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms, Alternatively, it represents an aliphatic ring formed by combining R 33 and R 34 .
- aromatic dihydroxy compounds include bis (4-hydroxyphenyl) methane, 1,1-bis (4-hydroxyphenyl) ethane, 1,2-bis (4-hydroxyphenyl) ethane, , 2-bis (4-hydroxyphenyl) propane, 2,2-bis (4-hydroxy-3-isopropylphenyl) propane, 2,2-bis (4-hydroxyphenyl) butane, 2,2-bis (4- Hydroxyphenyl) octane, 2,2-bis (3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propane, 2,2-bis (3-bromo-4-hydroxyphenyl) propane, bis (4-hydroxyphenyl) phenylmethane 1,1-bis (4-hydroxyphenyl) -1-phenylethane, bis (4-hydroxyphenyl) diphenyl Methane, 2,2-bis (4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl) propane, 1,1-bis (4-hydroxy-3-tert-butylphenyl) propane, 2,2-bis (3-cyclohexyl-4-) Hydr
- 2,2-bis (4-hydroxyphenyl) propane (hereinafter also referred to as bisphenol A or BPA) is preferable because of its stability and the availability of a small amount of impurities contained therein.
- BPA 2,2-bis (4-hydroxyphenyl) propane
- multiple types may be combined as needed.
- aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer In the process of preparing the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer, if necessary, a dicarboxylic acid compound such as terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid, naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, etc. may be used in combination with the aromatic dihydroxy compound.
- a dicarboxylic acid compound such as terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid, naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, etc. may be used in combination with the aromatic dihydroxy compound.
- Aromatic polycarbonate prepolymers containing may be prepared.
- a polyfunctional compound having 3 or more, preferably 3 to 6 functional groups in one molecule can be used in combination.
- a polyfunctional compound a compound having a phenolic hydroxy group, a carboxy group or the like is preferably used, and 1,1,1-tris (4-hydroxyphenyl) ethane is particularly preferably used.
- Examples of the carbonic acid diester in the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer preparation step include compounds represented by the following general formula (4).
- a in the general formula (4) is each independently a linear, branched or cyclic monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms which may be substituted. Two A's may be the same or different from each other. Among them, A is preferably an aromatic hydrocarbon group that may have a substituent.
- the carbonic acid diester include aromatic carbonic acid diesters such as diphenyl carbonate, ditolyl carbonate, bis (2-chlorophenyl) carbonate, m-cresyl carbonate, dinaphthyl carbonate, and bis (4-phenylphenyl) carbonate. .
- aromatic carbonic acid diesters such as diphenyl carbonate, ditolyl carbonate, bis (2-chlorophenyl) carbonate, m-cresyl carbonate, dinaphthyl carbonate, and bis (4-phenylphenyl) carbonate.
- dimethyl carbonate, diethyl carbonate, dibutyl carbonate, dicyclohexyl carbonate and the like can be used as desired.
- diphenyl carbonate is preferred from the standpoint of reactivity, stability of the resulting resin against coloring, and cost.
- the polycondensation reaction of the aromatic dihydroxy compound and the carbonic acid diester in the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer preparation step is performed in the presence of a catalyst.
- a catalyst a transesterification catalyst such as a basic compound catalyst used as an ordinary catalyst for producing polycarbonate can be used, and is the same as the catalyst in the first step.
- the catalyst in the first step is also referred to as the first catalyst
- the catalyst in the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer preparation step is also referred to as the second catalyst.
- the second catalyst is preferably at least one selected from the group consisting of alkali metal compounds and alkaline earth metal compounds, and includes cesium carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, sodium tetraphenyl boron, disodium phenyl phosphate and carbonic acid. It is more preferable to use at least one selected from the group consisting of potassium, and at least one of cesium carbonate and potassium carbonate is still more preferable.
- These 2nd catalysts can be used individually or in combination of 2 or more types.
- the second catalyst in the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer preparation step the total one mole of the aromatic dihydroxy compound is for example 1 ⁇ 10 -6 mol or less, preferably 1 ⁇ 10 -8 mol ⁇ 1 ⁇ 10 - It is used in a ratio of 6 mol, more preferably 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 7 mol to 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6 mol.
- the molar ratio of the amounts used of the first catalyst and the second catalyst is preferably 1: 9 to 9: 1, more preferably 3: 7 to 8: 2, and 4: 6 to 7 : 3 is more preferable, and 5: 5 to 7: 3 is particularly preferable.
- This molar ratio is preferably applied when both the first catalyst and the second catalyst are at least one selected from the group consisting of alkali metal compounds and alkaline earth metal compounds.
- the total amount of the first catalyst and the second catalyst used is, for example, 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6 mol or less with respect to 1 mol of the aromatic dihydroxy compound used in the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer preparation step. It is preferably 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 8 mol to 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6 mol, and more preferably 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 7 mol to 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6 mol.
- the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer preparation step is performed in the presence of a promoter in addition to the second catalyst (preferably at least one selected from the group consisting of alkali metal compounds and alkaline earth metal compounds). Is preferred.
- a promoter in addition to the second catalyst (preferably at least one selected from the group consisting of alkali metal compounds and alkaline earth metal compounds). Is preferred.
- the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer can be prepared more efficiently.
- a co-catalyst it is preferable to use a nitrogen-containing compound in a transesterification catalyst.
- the details of the nitrogen-containing compound are as described above. Specifically, at least one selected from the group consisting of quaternary ammonium hydroxides is preferably used as the cocatalyst, and at least one selected from the group consisting of tetraalkylammonium hydroxides is preferably used. More preferably, tetramethylammonium hydroxide is more preferably used.
- the amount of the cocatalyst used is, for example, 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 3 mol or less, preferably 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 7 mol to 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 3 mol, more preferably 1 ⁇ with respect to 1 mol of the aromatic dihydroxy compound in total. 10 ⁇ 6 mol to 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 4 mol.
- an aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer is produced by subjecting an aromatic dihydroxy compound and a carbonic acid diester as main raw materials to a polycondensation reaction in a polycondensation reactor in the presence of a second catalyst. It is preferable.
- This polycondensation reaction is a melt polycondensation reaction based on a transesterification reaction.
- the polycondensation reactor for carrying out the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer preparation step one reactor or two or more reactors are used. If two or more reactors are used, they may be connected in series. Preferably, two or more reactors, more preferably 2 to 6 reactors, particularly preferably 3 to 5 reactors are connected in series.
- the polycondensation reactor may be either a vertical type or a horizontal type, preferably a vertical type.
- Each polycondensation reactor can be provided with a conventionally known stirring device such as a stirring blade.
- a stirring blade include a vertical stirring blade, a max blend blade, a double helical ribbon blade, and the like.
- the ratio (A / B) of the center-to-center distance A between adjacent internal coils to the outer diameter B of the internal coil is 1.6-4. 0 is also preferred.
- the reaction conditions in the polycondensation reactor are preferably set such that the high temperature, high vacuum, and low stirring speed are achieved as the polycondensation reaction proceeds.
- the phenol by-produced simultaneously with the melt polycondensation reaction may be distilled out of the system by a distillation pipe attached to each reactor.
- the degree of vacuum in the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer preparation step is preferably 0.0075 to 100 torr (1 Pa to 13.3 kPa), and the internal temperature of the reactor is preferably 140 to 300 ° C.
- the rotation speed of the stirring blade of the reactor is not particularly limited, but is preferably maintained at 10 rpm to 200 rpm. It is preferable that the polycondensation reaction is carried out while keeping the liquid level constant so as to obtain a predetermined average residence time while distilling off by-product phenol and the like as the reaction proceeds from the distillation pipe.
- the average residence time in each reactor is not particularly limited, but is usually 30 to 120 minutes.
- the weight average molecular weight of the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer obtained in the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer preparation step is not particularly limited, but is preferably 10,000 to 50,000, more preferably 15,000 to 35,000 (polystyrene conversion by GPC). Value).
- the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer at least a part of the end groups is preferably sealed with a sealed end group.
- the compound constituting the sealed end group is not particularly limited, and for example, an aromatic monohydroxy compound can be preferably used.
- the ratio of the end amount of the aromatic monohydroxy compound in the total end amount of the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer For example, it is 60 mol% or more, and preferably 80 mol% or more.
- the terminal hydroxyl group concentration of the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer is preferably 1,500 ppm or less, more preferably 1,000 ppm or less, still more preferably 750 ppm or less, and particularly preferably 500 ppm or less.
- the terminal hydroxyl group concentration is within this range or the amount of the sealed end is within this range, a sufficiently high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin tends to be obtained with good productivity.
- the ratio of the amount of terminal ends and the hydroxyl group concentration with respect to the total terminal amount of the polymer should be analyzed by 1 H-NMR analysis of the polymer. Can do. Specific 1 H-NMR analysis methods are described in the examples described later.
- the terminal hydroxyl group concentration in the polymer can also be measured by spectroscopic measurement using a Ti complex. Specifically, according to the method described in Makromolekulare Chemie 88 (1965) 215-231, by UV-visible spectroscopic analysis (wavelength: 546 nm) of a complex formed from a polymer and titanium tetrachloride in a methylene chloride solution.
- the apparatus for example, Hitachi U-3500 UV-visible spectrophotometer can be used.
- the terminal hydroxyl group concentration (OH concentration) in the polymer can be determined on the basis of ultraviolet-visible spectroscopic analysis (wavelength: 546 nm) of a complex formed of BPA and titanium tetrachloride having a known concentration.
- total amount of terminal groups of the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer is calculated assuming that, for example, if there is 0.5 mol of unbranched polycarbonate (or linear polycarbonate), the total amount of terminal groups is 1 mol.
- sealing end group examples include phenyl group, cresyl group, o-tolyl group, p-tolyl group, p-tert-butylphenyl group, biphenyl group, o-methoxycarbonylphenyl group, p-cumylphenyl group, etc.
- end groups derived from aromatic monohydroxy compounds Among these, a terminal group is preferable from an aromatic monohydroxy compound having a low boiling point which is easily removed from the reaction system by a linking high molecular weight reaction with a dialcohol compound, and a phenyl group, a p-tert-butylphenyl group, and the like are particularly preferable.
- the end group can be introduced by using the carbonic acid diester excessively with respect to the aromatic dihydroxy compound.
- the carbonic acid diester is 1.01 mol to 1.30 mol, more preferably 1.02 mol to 1.20 mol per mol of the aromatic dihydroxy compound. Particularly preferably, 1.03 mol to 1.15 mol is used.
- the prepolymer mixture is heated under reduced pressure to increase the molecular weight, thereby producing a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin.
- the high molecular weight process is preferably performed in a linked high molecular weight reactor (transesterification polymerizer) provided in series with the prepolymer mixing tank in the third process.
- a linked high molecular weight reactor transesterification polymerizer
- the connected high molecular weight reactor used in the high molecular weight process one reactor or two or more reactors can be used, but one reactor (single reactor) is preferable.
- the prepolymer mixture may be transferred to a linked high molecular weight reactor via a transfer tube.
- the transfer pipe for transferring the prepolymer mixture may be provided with a heating means.
- the transfer pipe for transferring the prepolymer mixture may be in the same mode as the transfer pipe for the catalyst composition.
- a pressure regulating valve may be arranged between the prepolymer mixing tank and the connected high molecular weight reactor, and the back pressure is applied to the prepolymer mixture by the pressure adjusting valve to increase the connected high molecular weight from the prepolymer mixing tank. You may transfer to a reactor.
- the decompression condition in the high molecular weight process is, for example, 10 torr (1.33 kPa) or less, preferably 2.0 torr (267 Pa or less), more preferably 0.01 to 1.5 torr (1.3 Pa to 200 Pa), and further The pressure is preferably 0.01 to 1.0 torr (1.3 Pa to 133 Pa).
- the temperature condition of the heat treatment in the high molecular weight process is, for example, 240 ° C. to 320 ° C., preferably 260 ° C. to 310 ° C., more preferably 280 ° C. to 310 ° C.
- the temperature condition of the heat treatment in the high molecular weight process is not more than 80 ° C. higher than the temperature Tc of the prepolymer mixing tank or the transfer pipe of the prepolymer mixture, and more preferably, 50 ° C. °C not higher than temperature.
- the oxygen concentration in the connected high molecular weight reactor is preferably 0.0001% by volume to 10% by volume, more preferably 0.0001% by volume to 5% by volume.
- the gas in the reactor it is preferable to replace the gas in the reactor with a gas having an oxygen concentration of 10% by volume or less (preferably an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon) and further devolatilize it.
- a horizontal stirring reactor is used as the connected high molecular weight reactor used in the high molecular weight process.
- L / D is 1 to 15, preferably 2 to 10, where the length of the horizontal rotation shaft is L and the rotation diameter of the stirring blade is D. Is used. More preferably, among the above, a multiaxial horizontal stirring reactor having a plurality of stirring shafts.
- a single-shaft or multi-shaft horizontal stirring reactor having one continuous screw-type stirring shaft represented by an extruder, and the length of the stirring shaft is L and the screw diameter is D. It is also possible to use those having an L / D of 20 to 100, more preferably 40 to 80. More preferably, among the above, a multiaxial horizontal stirring reactor having a plurality of stirring shafts.
- These horizontal stirring reactors preferably each have a prepolymer mixture supply port and a high-molecular-weight polycarbonate resin extraction port formed on the opposite side.
- the connected high molecular weight reactor can be equipped with a conventionally known stirring device such as a stirring blade.
- a stirring blade include a twin-shaft type stirring blade, a paddle blade, a lattice blade, a spectacle blade, and an extruder type equipped with a screw.
- the connected high molecular weight reactor can be provided with an extractor.
- the high molecular weight polycarbonate resin (polycarbonate copolymer) obtained in the linked high molecular weight reactor has a fluidity of about 2,500 Pa ⁇ s at 280 ° C. (or about 5.3 g / 10 minutes as a melt mass flow rate based on ISO 1133). It is preferable to use an extraction device because it may be difficult to extract from the connected high molecular weight reactor.
- Specific examples of the extracting machine include a gear pump and a screw extracting machine, and a screw extracting machine is preferably used.
- the outlet pressure fluctuation of the extractor is preferably 20% or less, and more preferably 0.1% or more and 20% or less.
- each reactor has a distillation tube for discharging by-products generated by the reaction, a condenser such as a condenser and a dry ice strap, and a receiver such as a recovery tank, and a decompression device for maintaining a predetermined decompressed state. Etc. can be provided.
- the horizontal stirring reactor preferably has an extractor for the obtained polycarbonate resin on the side opposite to the prepolymer mixture supply port.
- an extractor for the obtained polycarbonate resin on the side opposite to the prepolymer mixture supply port.
- a gear pump or a screw extractor is preferable, and a screw extractor is particularly preferably used.
- a seal mechanism including a mechanical seal is particularly preferably used.
- the surface renewability of the linked high molecular weight reactor used in the high molecular weight process is not particularly limited, but the surface renewal represented by the following formula (II)
- the effect is preferably in the range of 0.01 to 500, more preferably 0.01 to 100, and particularly preferably 0.01 to 50.
- the material of the reactor used in the method for producing the high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin is a region that occupies at least 90% of the total surface area of the portion in contact with the raw material monomer or the reaction mixture (hereinafter referred to as “wetted portion”).
- It is preferably at least one selected from the group consisting of glass materials.
- the glass material is more preferably a glass material having an elution amount of alkali metal of 15 ppb / cm 2 or less when immersed in pure water at 50 ° C. for 120 hours.
- the wetted parts of all reactors used in the method for producing a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin are made of the above materials, but the wetted parts of all the reactors are not necessarily made of the above materials, and at least high It is preferable that the liquid contact part of the connected high molecular weight reactor used in the molecular weight process is made of the above material.
- the reactor used in the method for producing a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin is preferably electropolished in a region occupying at least 90% of the total surface area of the liquid contact portion.
- the wetted parts of all reactors used in the method for producing a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin are electropolished, but the wetted parts of all reactors are not necessarily electropolished, and at least It is preferable that the wetted part of the coupled high molecular weight reactor used in the high molecular weight process is electropolished.
- a multi-axis horizontal stirring reactor having a plurality of stirring shafts, wherein at least one of the stirring shafts has a horizontal rotating shaft and mutually discontinuous stirring blades mounted substantially at right angles to the horizontal rotating shaft.
- L / D of 1 to 15 when the length of the horizontal rotation shaft is L and the rotation diameter of the stirring blade is D are spectacle blade polymerizers (manufactured by Hitachi, Ltd.), Examples include Continuous LIST Kneader Reactor (manufactured by LIST), AP-Reactor (manufactured by LIST), SCR (manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.), and KRC reactor (manufactured by Kurimoto Steel Corporation).
- a single-shaft horizontal stirring reactor having one stirring shaft, the stirring shaft having a horizontal rotating shaft and mutually discontinuous stirring blades mounted substantially perpendicular to the horizontal rotating shaft; Further, as a specific example of the L / D of 1 to 15 where the length of the horizontal rotation shaft is L and the rotation diameter of the stirring blade is D, there is Continuous LIST Kneader Reactor (manufactured by LIST).
- a multi-axis horizontal stirring reactor having a plurality of continuous screw type stirring shafts wherein L / D is 20 to 100 when the length of the stirring shaft is L and the screw diameter is D
- Examples include the twin screw extruder TEX series (manufactured by Nippon Steel Co., Ltd.), twin screw extruder TEM series (manufactured by Toshiba Machine Co., Ltd.), and ZSK type twin screw extruder (manufactured by Warner and Frieder). It is done.
- Specific examples include Busconida (manufactured by Buss).
- the method for producing a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin preferably further includes a cyclic carbonate removing step for removing at least a part of the cyclic carbonate produced in the high molecular weight step out of the reaction system. It is more preferable to include a step of removing the distillate containing at least a part of the cyclic carbonate produced in the step out of the reaction system. That is, in the step of increasing the molecular weight, the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer reacts with each other using a dialcohol compound as a linking agent to increase the molecular weight, and at least a part of the cyclic carbonate by-produced in the reaction is removed from the reaction system.
- the high molecular weight process and the cyclic carbonate removing process may be physically and temporally separate processes, but may be performed simultaneously, and preferably are performed simultaneously.
- the by-product cyclic carbonate is preferably a compound having a structure represented by the following general formula (2a).
- Ra and Rb each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an oxygen atom or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms which may contain a halogen atom, an oxygen atom or A cycloalkyl group having 3 to 30 carbon atoms which may contain a halogen atom, an aryl group having 6 to 30 carbon atoms which may contain an oxygen atom or a halogen atom, or an oxygen atom or a halogen atom. It represents an alkoxy group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, or Ra and Rb may be bonded to each other to form a ring.
- the halogen atom a fluorine atom is preferable.
- R 1 to R 4 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms.
- a halogen atom a fluorine atom is preferable.
- n is an integer of 1 to 30, preferably 1 to 6, more preferably 1 to 3, and particularly preferably 1.
- Ra and Rb are preferably each independently a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 8 carbon atoms, carbon It represents an aryl group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, or Ra and Rb may be bonded to each other to form an alicyclic ring having 3 to 8 carbon atoms.
- the halogen atom a fluorine atom is preferable.
- R 1 to R 4 are preferably each independently a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom or a methyl group.
- n preferably represents an integer of 1 to 6.
- Ra and Rb are more preferably each independently a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, more preferably a straight chain having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. It is a chain or branched alkyl group. Particularly preferred specific examples include a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an n-butyl group, and an isobutyl group.
- R 1 to R 4 are more preferably each a hydrogen atom.
- n is more preferably an integer of 1 to 3.
- the cyclic carbonate represented by the general formula (2a) is more preferably a compound represented by the following general formula (2b).
- Ra and Rb are the same as those in general formula (2a) described above.
- cyclic carbonate examples include compounds having the following structures.
- the production method of the present embodiment using the dialcohol compound having the structure represented by the general formula (1) has the advantage that the molecular weight can be increased at a higher speed than the production method of polycarbonate by the conventional melting method. Have.
- a cyclic carbonate having a specific structure may be by-produced as the high molecular weight reaction proceeds. Then, after removing the by-product cyclic carbonate to the outside of the reaction system, a high molecular weight polycarbonate resin having substantially the same skeleton as the homopolycarbonate resin is obtained.
- the cyclic carbonate produced as a by-product has a structure corresponding to the dialcohol compound used in the high molecular weight process, and is considered to be a cyclic body derived from the dialcohol compound.
- the reaction mechanism by which carbonate is by-produced is not always clear.
- the high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin obtained by the production method using the dialcohol compound having the structure represented by the general formula (1) contains almost no structural unit derived from the dialcohol compound, and the skeleton of the resin is It is almost the same as homopolycarbonate resin.
- the structural unit derived from the dialcohol compound as the linking agent is not contained in the skeleton or is contained in a very small amount, the thermal stability is extremely high and the heat resistance is excellent.
- the N value structural viscosity index
- the fluidity is excellent, the proportion of units having a different structure is small, the hue is excellent, etc. Quality.
- the total structural unit amount of the high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin The ratio of the amount of the structural unit derived from the dialcohol compound to 1 mol% or less, more preferably 0.1 mol% or less.
- the method for removing the by-produced cyclic carbonate from the reaction system include a method of distilling the distillate produced in the high molecular weight process out of the reaction system. That is, the by-product cyclic carbonate reacts as a distillate containing these compounds together with an aromatic monohydroxy compound such as phenol and unreacted raw material compounds (dialcohol compound, carbonic acid diester, etc.) that are also by-produced in the same step. Distill off from the system.
- the distillation conditions are not particularly limited, but the temperature in the reactor when the distillate is distilled from the reaction system is preferably 240 ° C. to 320 ° C., more preferably 260 ° C. to 310 ° C., and further preferably 280. ° C to 310 ° C.
- Removal is performed on at least a part of the byproduct cyclic carbonate. Although it is most preferred to remove all of the byproduct cyclic carbonate, it is generally difficult to remove it completely. In the case where it cannot be completely removed, it is allowed that the cyclic carbonate remains in the commercial aromatic polycarbonate resin.
- a preferable upper limit of the residual amount in the product is 3,000 ppm, a more preferable upper limit is 1,000 ppm, a further preferable upper limit is 500 ppm, and a particularly preferable upper limit is 300 ppm.
- One feature of the production method of the present embodiment is that high molecular weight can be achieved in a short time from the start of the high molecular weight process.
- the weight average molecular weight (MwPP) of the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer and the weight average molecular weight (Mw) of the high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin obtained in the high molecular weight process can be expressed by the following mathematical formula (IV).
- k ′ unit: Mw increase / min)
- the number k ′ in the formula (IV) can be 400 or more, preferably 500 or more. That is, a predetermined high molecular weight can be efficiently achieved by increasing the molecular weight in a short time from the start of the reaction in the high molecular weight process.
- the weight average molecular weight (Mw) of the high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin obtained by the production method of the present embodiment is preferably 35,000 to 100,000, more preferably 35,000 to 80,000, particularly preferably 40,000. 000-75,000.
- Polycarbonate resin having a high molecular weight is suitable for uses such as blow molding and extrusion molding because it has high melt tension and hardly causes drawdown. Further, even when used for injection molding, there is no stringing and the moldability is good. Further, the obtained molded product is excellent in physical properties such as mechanical properties, heat resistance, and organic solvent resistance.
- the N value (structural viscosity index) represented by the following formula (I) is preferably 1.30 or less, more preferably 1.28 or less. More preferably, it is 1.25 or less, and particularly preferably 1.22 or less.
- N value (log (Q160 value) -log (Q10 value)) / (log160-log10) (I)
- the structural viscosity index “N value” is an index of the degree of branching of the aromatic polycarbonate resin.
- the N value in the high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin obtained by the production method of the present embodiment is low, the content ratio of the branched structure is small, and the ratio of the linear structure is high.
- the aromatic polycarbonate resin tends to have higher fluidity (Q value becomes higher) even if the proportion of the branched structure is increased in the same Mw, but the high value obtained by the continuous production method of the present embodiment.
- the molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin achieves high fluidity (high Q value) while keeping the N value low.
- the high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin obtained by the production method of the present embodiment has a good hue.
- the hue evaluation of an aromatic polycarbonate resin is generally represented by a YI value.
- the YI value of the aromatic polycarbonate resin obtained from the interfacial polymerization method is 0.8 to 1.0.
- the high molecular weight polymer of the aromatic polycarbonate obtained by the melt polymerization method has a YI value of 1.7 to 2.0 due to the deterioration of the quality accompanying the production process.
- the YI value of the high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin obtained by the production method of the present embodiment shows the same YI value as that of the aromatic polycarbonate obtained by the interfacial polymerization method, and the hue is not deteriorated.
- the high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin obtained by the production method of the present embodiment has excellent quality with a small content of structural units having different structures.
- the structural unit having a heterogeneous structure refers to a structural unit having a structure that may bring about undesirable effects, and examples thereof include branch point structural units that are contained in a large amount in a polycarbonate obtained by a conventional melting method.
- the structural unit having a heterogeneous structure may be present in the skeleton of the polycarbonate resin as a repeating structure or randomly.
- the amount of heterogeneous structure in the aromatic polycarbonate resin is, for example, preferably 1,000 ppm or less and 800 ppm or less in the total structural unit as the content of the heterostructure (PSA) including a partial structure derived from salicylic acid. It is more preferable.
- the terminal hydroxyl group concentration contained in the high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin obtained by the production method of the present embodiment is not particularly limited, and is appropriately selected depending on the purpose and the like.
- the terminal hydroxyl group concentration is, for example, 1,000 ppm or less, and preferably 600 ppm or less.
- the method for producing a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin may include a step of adding a catalyst deactivator to the aromatic polycarbonate resin having an increased molecular weight.
- a method of deactivating a catalyst by adding a known acidic substance is preferably performed.
- specific examples of these substances include aromatic sulfonic acids such as p-toluenesulfonic acid, aromatic sulfonic acid esters such as butyl paratoluenesulfonate, and tetrabutylphosphonium dodecylbenzenesulfonate.
- Aromatic sulfonates such as para-toluenesulfonic acid tetrabutylammonium salt, stearic acid chloride, butyric acid chloride, benzoyl chloride, toluenesulfonic acid chloride, benzyl chloride and other organic halides, dimethyl sulfate and other alkyl sulfates, phosphoric acids And phosphorous acid.
- a catalyst deactivator selected from the group consisting of paratoluenesulfonic acid, paratoluenesulfonic acid butyl, dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid tetrabutylphosphonium salt, and paratoluenesulfonic acid tetrabutylammonium salt is preferably used.
- the addition of the catalyst deactivator can be mixed with the polycarbonate resin by a conventionally known method after the completion of the high molecular weight reaction.
- a method of dispersing and mixing with a high speed mixer represented by a turnbull mixer, a Henschel mixer, a ribbon blender, a super mixer, etc., and then melt-kneading with an extruder, a Banbury mixer, a roll or the like is appropriately selected.
- a horizontal apparatus equipped with a stirring blade excellent in surface renewal ability, such as a paddle blade, a lattice blade, or a glasses blade, or a thin film evaporator is preferably used.
- a twin screw extruder or a horizontal reactor having a polymer seal and a vent structure is preferable.
- heat stabilizer in the production method of high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin, heat stabilizer, hydrolysis stabilizer, antioxidant, pigment, dye, reinforcing agent, filler, UV absorber, lubricant, mold release agent, crystal nucleating agent , A step of adding a plasticizer, a fluidity improving material, an antistatic agent and the like can be included.
- heat stabilizer a known one such as triphenylphosphine (P-Ph 3 ) can be used.
- Antioxidants include tris (2,4-di-tert-butylphenyl) phosphite, n-octadecyl- ⁇ - (4′-hydroxy-3 ′, 5′-di-tert-butylphenyl) propionate, penta Erythrityl-tetrakis [3- (3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propionate], 1,6-hexanediol bis [3- (3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy Phenyl) propionate, triethylene glycol-bis-3- (3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl) propionate, 3,9-bis [2- ⁇ 3- (3-tert-butyl-4- Hydroxy-5-methylphenyl) propionyloxy ⁇ -1,1-dimethylethyl] -2,4,8,10-tetrao Saspiro [5.5] undecane,
- additives can be mixed into the polycarbonate resin by a conventionally known method in the same manner as the catalyst deactivator.
- a method in which each component is dispersed and mixed with a high-speed mixer represented by a turnbull mixer, a Henschel mixer, a ribbon blender, a super mixer, etc., and then melt-kneaded with an extruder, a Banbury mixer, a roll, or the like is appropriately selected.
- the additive addition step may be simultaneous with or different from the catalyst deactivator.
- the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer and the catalyst composition containing the dialcohol compound and the first catalyst are mixed in advance in the mixer, and then supplied to the connected high molecular weight reactor for connection.
- the first catalyst is added to the dialcohol compound in advance, so that the first catalyst can be stably supplied with high accuracy and naturally generated melting. It becomes possible to further suppress the amount of heterogeneous structure unique to the law.
- a high-quality high-molecular-weight polycarbonate resin having a low N value (structural viscosity index), good hue, and extremely suppressed increase in heterogeneous structure can be efficiently produced by the melting method.
- the method for producing the high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin may be carried out batchwise or continuously.
- the first step is a linking agent preparation step
- the third step is a step performed in the mixer 6Mix
- the fourth step is a linking polymerization step.
- the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer preparation step is a polycondensation step.
- a main raw material preparation step for preparing an aromatic dihydroxy compound and a carbonic acid diester, which are main raw materials, and a polycondensation reaction of these raw materials in a molten state are performed.
- the polycondensation step for producing a polymer aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer preparation step (fifth step), hereinafter also referred to as step (A)
- the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer obtained in step (A) is combined with a linking agent.
- step (first step) a catalyst composition obtained by mixing a dialcohol compound (linker) and a catalyst is added to form a prepolymer mixture (third step, hereinafter, step (B)) And a step (fourth step, hereinafter referred to as step (C)) in which the prepolymer mixture obtained in step (B) is subjected to a linked high molecular weight reaction under reduced pressure conditions. ) And Through the high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin is produced.
- step (C) a step in which the prepolymer mixture obtained in step (B) is subjected to a linked high molecular weight reaction under reduced pressure conditions.
- step (C) a step in which the prepolymer mixture obtained in step (B) is subjected to a linked high molecular weight reaction under reduced pressure conditions.
- step (C) a step in which the prepolymer mixture obtained in step (B) is subjected to a linked high molecular weight reaction under reduced pressure conditions.
- step (C)
- step (A) and step (C) are carried out using separate reactors.
- the polycondensation reactor that performs step (A) and the linked high molecular weight reactor (transesterification reactor) that performs step (C) are connected in series via a mixer that performs step (B). Is done.
- the catalyst composition used in the step (B) is added as an aqueous solution and / or an organic solution of a transesterification catalyst such as an alkali metal compound and / or an alkaline earth metal compound by melting a dialcohol compound in another reactor. After mixing or dispersing, it is preferable to perform dehydration and / or devolatilization.
- the polycondensation reactor in step (A) may be composed of a single reactor or may be composed of a plurality of reactors connected in series. Two or more reactors, preferably 2 to 6 reactors are connected in series.
- the connected high molecular weight reactor in step (C) may be composed of a single reactor or may be composed of a plurality of reactors connected in series. It is preferable that the reactor is constituted.
- the apparatus for preparing the catalyst composition to be used for the step (B) is preferably equipped with two or more apparatuses in order to carry out the reaction continuously.
- an aromatic dihydroxy compound and a carbonic acid diester which are main raw materials are prepared.
- a raw material mixing tank (1Ra and 1Rb in FIG. 1) and a raw material supply pump (1P in FIG. 1) for supplying the prepared raw material to the polycondensation step are provided. It has been.
- the aromatic dihydroxy compound and the carbonic acid diester as the main raw materials are continuously supplied in a molten state from the supply ports 1Ma and 1Mb in a nitrogen gas atmosphere.
- the specifications of the raw material mixing tanks 1Ra and 1Rb are not particularly limited, and conventionally known ones can be used. For example, one provided with a Max blend stirring blade (in FIG. 1, 1Ya and 1Yb) can be used.
- the polycondensation reactor for carrying out the step (A) one or more reactors are used. When two or more reactors are used, they are connected in series. Preferably two or more reactors, more preferably 2 to 6 reactors, particularly preferably 3 to 5 reactors are connected in series.
- the polycondensation reactor may be either a vertical type or a horizontal type, but is preferably a vertical type.
- a reactor 6R is provided.
- Each polycondensation reactor can be provided with a conventionally known stirring device such as a stirring blade.
- a stirring blade include a vertical stirring blade, a max blend blade, a double helical ribbon blade, and the like.
- the first vertical stirring reactor 3R, the second vertical stirring reactor 4R, and the third vertical stirring reactor 5R in FIG. 1 include Max Blend blades 3Y, 4Y, and 5Y and a fourth vertical stirring reactor.
- 6R has double helical ribbon blades 6Y.
- Each reactor also has a preheater, gear pump, distillation pipe for discharging by-products generated by the polycondensation reaction, condensers such as condensers and dry ice straps, and receivers such as recovery tanks, and predetermined pressure reductions.
- a decompression device or the like for maintaining the state can be provided.
- step (A) first, five reactors connected in series (step (A); first vertical stirring reactor 3R, second vertical stirring reactor 4R). , The third vertical stirring reactor 5R, the fourth vertical stirring reactor 6R, the step (B); the mixer (6Mix), the step (C); the fifth horizontal stirring reactor 7R) in advance with each reaction (
- the internal temperature and pressure are set according to the melt polycondensation reaction and the linked high molecular weight reaction.
- distilling tubes 3F, 4F, 5F, and 6F are attached to the four reactors.
- the distilling tubes 3F, 4F, 5F, and 6F are connected to the condensers 3C, 4C, 5C, and 6C, respectively, and each reactor is kept in a predetermined reduced pressure state by the decompression devices 3V, 4V, 5V, and 6V. It is.
- the reaction conditions in the polycondensation reactor are set so as to become high temperature, high vacuum, and low stirring speed as the polycondensation reaction proceeds.
- the liquid level is controlled so that the average residence time in each reactor is, for example, about 30 to 120 minutes in the reactor before the addition of the linking agent.
- phenol by-produced simultaneously with the melt polycondensation reaction is distilled out of the system by distillation tubes 3F, 4F, 5F, and 6F attached to the reactors.
- the degree of vacuum in the step (A) is preferably 0.0075 to 100 torr (1 Pa to 13.3 kPa), and the internal temperature of the reactor is preferably 140 ° C. to 300 ° C.
- step (A) is performed in four reactors (first to fourth vertical stirring reactors), and is usually set to the following temperature and pressure.
- the mixer in step (B) and the connected high molecular weight reactor (fifth horizontal stirring reactor) in step (C) connected in series to the four reactors in step (A) are also described. It is written together.
- the raw material mixing tank 1R (1Ra And the raw material mixed melt prepared in 1Rb) is continuously supplied into the first vertical stirring reactor 3R via the raw material supply pump 1P and the preheater 1H.
- the catalyst is continuously supplied into the first vertical stirring reactor 3R from the catalyst supply port 1Cat in the middle of the raw material mixed melt transfer pipe, and melted based on the transesterification reaction. Polycondensation is started.
- the rotation speed of the stirring blade of the reactor is not particularly limited, but is preferably maintained at 10 rpm to 200 rpm.
- a polycondensation reaction is carried out while keeping the liquid level constant so that a predetermined average residence time is obtained while distilling off phenol produced as a by-product as the reaction proceeds from the distillation pipe.
- the average residence time in each reactor is not particularly limited, but is usually 30 to 120 minutes.
- the rotation speed of the Max Blend blade 3Y is maintained at 160 rpm, Condensation takes place. Then, the polycondensation reaction is carried out while keeping the liquid level constant so that the average residence time is 60 minutes while distilling the by-produced phenol from the distillation pipe 3F.
- the polymerization reaction solution is discharged from the tank bottom of the first vertical stirring reactor 3R by the gear pump 3P, passes through the preheater 3H to the second vertical stirring reactor 4R, and then passes through the preheater 4H by the gear pump 4P.
- the third vertical stirring reactor 5R is further continuously fed to the fourth vertical stirring reactor 6R through the preheater 5H by the gear pump 5P, and the polycondensation reaction proceeds to produce an aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer.
- the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer obtained in the polycondensation reactor (the last reactor in the case where a plurality of reactors are used in step (A)) is supplied to the mixer in step (B).
- the catalyst composition which has been melted in the linking agent preparation device and mixed with the catalyst solution and then dehydrated or devolatilized under reduced pressure is directly supplied (liquid fed) from the linking agent supply device to the mixer.
- the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer and catalyst composition supplied to the mixer are mixed in the mixer and continuously supplied to the connected high molecular weight reactor in step (C) as a prepolymer mixture.
- the prepolymer discharged from the fourth vertical stirring reactor 6R is successively supplied to the mixer 6Mix by the gear pump 6P through the preheater 6H.
- the catalyst composition is prepared in advance in a linking agent preparation tank or the like.
- the dialcohol compound is melted into a liquid state in a linking agent preparation device (2Ra, 2Rb).
- the viscosity of the dialcohol compound is preferably 0.1 P to 10,000 P (poise; 0.01 Pa ⁇ s to 1,000 Pa ⁇ s), more preferably 1 P to 100 P (poise; 0.1 Pa ⁇ s to 10 Pa). S).
- a catalyst solution (aqueous solution and / or organic solution) is introduced from the catalyst solution introduction line (2 Cata, 2 Catb).
- the catalyst is mixed or dispersed by stirring blades (2Ya, 2Yb), and water and / or organic solvent is removed from the catalyst composition from the dehydration or devolatilization line (2Fa, 2Fb).
- the catalyst composition is preferably subjected to dehydration or devolatilization in a molten state.
- the dehydration treatment or devolatilization treatment is dehydrated to such an extent that the linked high molecular weight reaction is not affected, for example, 300 torr (40 kPa) or less, preferably 100 torr (13.3 kPa) or less, more preferably 0.01 torr (1. 3 Pa) to 100 torr (13.3 kPa).
- the melt viscosity differs depending on the dialcohol compound type
- the temperature of the dehydration treatment varies depending on the dialcohol compound, but the preferred temperature setting varies depending on the dialcohol compound. Is carried out in a temperature range not lower than the melting point and not higher than 50 ° C. above the melting point.
- the water content in the catalyst composition after the dehydration treatment is 3% by mass or less, more preferably 1% by mass or less, still more preferably 0.3% by mass or less, Preferably it is 0.03 mass% or less. This operation makes it possible to stably supply the catalyst composition more quantitatively.
- the melting point of BEPG is around 43 ° C., so that it melts at, for example, 75 ° C. to 80 ° C.
- dehydration is performed for about 30 minutes at 1 torr while stirring.
- the binder preparation device (2Ra, 2Rb) is a vessel that can be heated to 50 ° C.
- the stirring blade (2Ya, 2Yb) provided in the binder preparation device (2Ra, 2Rb) is an anchor blade, paddle
- the shape is not limited.
- the continuous production method it is preferable to provide two linking agent preparation devices in the linking agent preparation step as shown in FIG.
- two connecting agent preparation devices mixing and melting are alternately performed, the valve 2Bp is switched, and the catalyst composition is continuously supplied to the mixer 6Mix via the connecting agent fixed amount supply pump 2P and the transfer pipe 2La. can do.
- the prepolymer mixture discharged from the mixer 6Mix is continuously supplied to the fifth horizontal stirring reactor 7R in sequence, under temperature and pressure conditions suitable for conducting a coupled high molecular weight reaction in the fifth horizontal stirring reactor 7R.
- the linked high molecular weight reaction proceeds.
- By-product phenol and partially unreacted monomer are removed out of the system through the vent conduit 7F.
- the catalyst composition feed line (transfer pipe), valve, pump, and other devices are more preferably a double pipe and jacket type on the inside and a heating medium through which the heat medium flows.
- the residence time of the reaction mixture in the connected high molecular weight reactor (the time from supplying the prepolymer mixture to extracting the high molecular weight polycarbonate resin obtained) is the reactor used. Since it tends to depend on (reactor), it cannot be defined unconditionally, but is preferably 60 minutes or less, more preferably 1 minute to 60 minutes, still more preferably 5 minutes to 60 minutes, still more preferably 20 minutes to 60 minutes, more preferably 25 minutes to 60 minutes, particularly preferably 30 minutes to 60 minutes.
- the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer and the catalyst composition are mixed in advance in a mixer, and then continuously supplied to a connected high molecular weight reactor to cause a connected high molecular weight reaction, whereby a catalyst composition is obtained. It is possible to stably supply a product with high accuracy and to further suppress the amount of heterogeneous structure unique to the melting method that occurs naturally. Thereby, a high-quality high-molecular-weight polycarbonate resin having a low N value (structural viscosity index), good hue, and extremely suppressed increase in heterogeneous structure can be produced by a melting method.
- N value structural viscosity index
- the reaction conditions in the step (C) are set so that high interface renewability can be ensured by selecting an appropriate polymerization apparatus and stirring blade at high temperature and high vacuum.
- the reaction temperature in the connected high molecular weight reactor in the step (C) is, for example, in the range of 240 ° C. to 320 ° C., preferably 260 ° C. to 310 ° C., more preferably 280 ° C. to 310 ° C.
- the reaction pressure is 10 torr. Or less (1,333 Pa or less), preferably 2.0 torr or less (267 Pa or less), more preferably 0.01 to 1.5 torr (1.3 Pa to 200 Pa), and still more preferably 0.01 torr to 1.0 torr (1. 3 Pa to 133 Pa).
- a seal mechanism including a mechanical seal for the seal of the stirring shaft.
- the average residence time of the reaction mixture of the linked high molecular weight reaction is preferably 60 minutes or less, more preferably 1 minute to 60 minutes, further preferably 5 minutes to 60 minutes, further preferably 20 minutes. It is desirable to control the liquid level so that it is ⁇ 60 minutes, more preferably 25 minutes to 60 minutes, and particularly preferably 30 minutes to 60 minutes.
- phenol produced as a by-product is distilled from the distillation pipe.
- byproducts such as phenol are continuously fed from the condensers 3C and 4C attached to the first vertical stirring reactor 3R and the second vertical stirring reactor 4R, respectively. Liquefied and recovered.
- the condensers 3C and 4C are each divided into two or more condensers, and a part or all of the distillate condensed by the condenser closest to the reactor is converted into the first vertical stirring reactor 3R and the second vertical Refluxing in the mold stirring reactor 4R is preferable because the raw material molar ratio can be easily controlled. Further, a cold trap (FIG.
- the recovered by-product can be reused (recycled) through subsequent processes such as hydrolysis and purification.
- the main by-products include aromatic monohydroxy compounds such as phenol, unreacted dialcohol compounds, and cyclic carbonates derived from dialcohol compounds.
- phenol can be recovered and supplied to the diphenyl carbonate production process for reuse.
- the cyclic carbonate can be recovered and reused in the same manner.
- the raw material mixed melt and the catalyst are continuously supplied via the preheater, Melt polycondensation based on the transesterification reaction is initiated.
- the average residence time of the polymerization reaction liquid in each reactor is equivalent to that during steady operation immediately after the start of melt polycondensation.
- the dialcohol compound has a high transesterification reaction rate, low molecular weight prepolymers are bonded to each other and the molecular weight is increased in a short time, so that it does not receive an unnecessarily thermal history and is not easily branched. In addition, the quality such as hue is improved.
- Weight average molecular weight It is measured by gel permeation chromatography (GPC) and is a polystyrene-converted weight average molecular weight obtained from a standard polystyrene calibration curve prepared in advance.
- GPC gel permeation chromatography
- PStQuick MP-M 1
- the elution time and molecular weight value of each peak were plotted from the measured standard polystyrene, and approximated by a cubic equation to obtain a calibration curve.
- the weight average molecular weight (Mw) was obtained from the following calculation formula.
- Mw ⁇ (W i ⁇ M i ) ⁇ ⁇ (W i )
- i the i-th division point when the molecular weight M is divided
- W i the i-th weight
- M i the i-th molecular weight.
- the molecular weight M represents a polystyrene molecular weight value at the same elution time of the calibration curve.
- Terminal phenyl group amount and terminal phenyl group concentration A resin sample of 0.05 g was dissolved in 1 ml of deuterium-substituted chloroform (containing 0.05 w / v% TMS), and a 1 H-NMR spectrum was measured at 23 ° C. using a nuclear magnetic resonance analyzer under the following conditions. The amount of terminal phenyl groups of the prepolymer (PP) was calculated.
- Terminal hydroxyl group concentration A resin sample of 0.05 g was dissolved in 1 ml of deuterium-substituted chloroform (containing 0.05 w / v% TMS), and 1 H-NMR was measured at 23 ° C. using a nuclear magnetic resonance analyzer under the same conditions as described above. The terminal hydroxyl group concentration (OH concentration) in the prepolymer (PP) and the high molecular weight polycarbonate (PC) was measured.
- N value (structural viscosity index): The following formula was used for calculation.
- N value (log (Q160 value) ⁇ log (Q10 value)) / (log160 ⁇ log10) (I)
- a nozzle diameter of 1 mm ⁇ nozzle length of 10 mm was used.
- a nozzle diameter of 1 mm ⁇ nozzle length of 10 mm was used.
- YI value The degree to which the hue leaves the yellow direction from colorless or white. 6 g of a resin sample was dissolved in 60 ml of methylene chloride and measured in a liquid state using a spectroscopic color difference meter (manufactured by Nippon Denshoku Industries Co., Ltd .: SE2000) in accordance with the standard of JIS K7105.
- Amount of heterogeneous structure 0.05 g of a resin sample was dissolved in 1 ml of deuterium-substituted chloroform (containing 0.05 w / v% TMS), and 1 H-NMR was used at 23 ° C. using a nuclear magnetic resonance analyzer under the same conditions as described above. The amount of different structures in the high molecular weight polycarbonate (PC) was measured. Specifically, the following heterostructure (PSA) amount was measured from the abundance ratio of Ha and Hb by assignment of 1 H-NMR described in P.7659 of the document Polymer 42 (2001) 7653-7661. .
- Example 1 2 main raw material preparation tanks (1Ra, 1Rb), 2 binder preparation tanks (2Ra, 2Rb), 4 vertical stirring reactors (3R-6R) and 1 horizontal stirring reactor (7R) shown in FIG.
- a polycarbonate resin was produced using a continuous production apparatus having the following conditions. First, each reactor and each preheater were set in advance to the internal temperature and pressure according to the reaction conditions shown below.
- Cs 2 CO 3 cesium carbonate
- the polymerization reaction liquid discharged from the bottom of the first vertical stirring reactor 3R is continuously mixed with the second vertical stirring reactor 4R, the third vertical stirring reactor 5R, the fourth vertical stirring reactor 6R, and the mixing. Continuously fed to the machine 6Mix.
- a prepolymer (PP) is supplied to the prepolymer mixing tank (mixer 6Mix) at a flow rate of 13,200 g / hr, and at the same time, a catalyst composition having a melt viscosity of 40 P (poise) prepared as described above is prepared as a catalyst composition.
- a catalyst composition having a melt viscosity of 40 P (poise) prepared as described above is prepared as a catalyst composition. From the tank (2Ra, 2Rb), it was continuously supplied by a metering pump through a transfer pipe at a flow rate of 120 g / hr (0.25 mol with respect to 1 mol of PP total terminal amount (sealed terminal phenyl group amount)). At this time, the amount of the catalyst added was 0.25 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6 mol relative to 1 mol of BPA constituting the prepolymer.
- the temperature of the preheater 6H was 290 ° C.
- the temperature of the mixer 6Mix was 280 ° C. to 300 ° C.
- the pressure was 760 torr (0.10 MPa)
- the temperature of the heating medium was 280 ° C. to 300 ° C.
- the transfer pipe has a double-pipe structure, and a heat medium for temperature control circulates in the outer layer.
- the temperature of the heat medium was controlled to 100 ° C. to 200 ° C.
- the catalyst composition preparation tank was provided with the catalyst composition outlet, and the catalyst composition outlet was disposed above the prepolymer mixing tank connected via the transfer pipe.
- the transfer pipe and the prepolymer mixing tank (mixer 6Mix) are connected via a flange.
- the polystyrene-converted weight average molecular weight (Mw) of PP continuously supplied to the prepolymer mixing vessel (6Mix) was 30,000, the terminal phenyl group concentration was 6.0 mol%, and the terminal hydroxyl group concentration was 200 ppm.
- the PP mixture was supplied from the mixer 6Mix to the fifth horizontal stirring reactor 7R at a flow rate of 13,200 g / hr.
- the internal pressure of the fifth horizontal stirring reactor 7R at this time was set to a pressure reduction condition of 0.5 torr (66.7 Pa).
- the degree of pressure reduction was as set and stable operation was possible without fluctuation.
- the temperature of the heating heat medium was controlled at 300 ° C to 320 ° C.
- the liquid level is controlled so that the average residence time of each vertical reactor is 60 minutes and the average residence time of the fifth horizontal stirring reactor 7R is 60 minutes,
- the phenol produced as a by-product at the same time as the polymerization reaction was distilled off.
- the stirring blade 7Y of the fifth horizontal stirring reactor 7R was stirred at 20 rpm.
- the prepolymer mixture obtained after mixing in the mixer 6Mix had a terminal hydroxyl group concentration of 200 ppm and a polystyrene-equivalent weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 26,500.
- the weight average molecular weight (Mw) in terms of polystyrene of the polycarbonate resin obtained after conducting the linked high molecular weight reaction in the fifth horizontal stirring reactor 7R was 56,000. Further, the terminal hydroxyl group concentration was 800 ppm, the N value was 1.23, the YI value was 1.5, and the amount of heterogeneous structure (PSA) was 700 ppm.
- the residence time of the reaction mixture is an average residence time of the reaction mixture from the aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer supply port of the horizontal stirring reactor to the outlet of the high molecular weight polycarbonate resin to be produced.
- Example 2 The dialcohol compound was changed to bisphenoxyethanol fluorene (BPEF), the control temperature of the catalyst composition preparation tank was set to 200 ° C. to 210 ° C., 240 g / kg from the catalyst composition preparation tank (2Ra, 2Rb) with a metering pump.
- the heating medium temperature in the exterior of the transfer pipe for transferring the catalyst composition was continuously supplied at a flow rate of hr (the total terminal amount of PP (the amount of the phenyl group at the sealing end) was 0.25 mol).
- a high-molecular-weight aromatic polycarbonate was produced in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the temperature was controlled in the range of 200 ° C. to 250 ° C. and the set pressure of the prepolymer mixing tank (6Mix) was 0.0001 MPa. Note that the vapor pressure of BPEF at 320 ° C. is less than 100 Pa.
- Example 3 The set pressure of the prepolymer mixing tank (6Mix) was changed to 5 MPa. Conditions other than the set pressure of the prepolymer mixing vessel 6Mix were the same as in Example 1, and a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate was produced.
- Example 4 The heat medium temperature in the outer layer of the transfer pipe of the catalyst composition was controlled at 55 to 65 ° C. Conditions other than the heat medium temperature setting of the outer layer of the transfer tube were the same as in Example 1, and a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate was produced.
- Example 5 The heat medium temperature in the outer layer of the catalyst composition transfer tube was controlled at 140 ° C. to 150 ° C. Conditions other than the heat medium temperature setting of the outer layer of the transfer tube were the same as in Example 1, and a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate was produced.
- Example 6 The temperature of the prepolymer mixing tank (6Mix) was set to 240 ° C to 260 ° C. Conditions other than the set temperature of the prepolymer mixing tank (6Mix) were the same as in Example 5 to produce a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate.
- a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin comprising a step of subjecting an aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer and a dialcohol compound to a linking high molecular weight reaction, it has a good hue and a sufficient molecular weight.
- a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin having a low N value (structural viscosity index) and excellent fluidity can be produced economically advantageously.
- the occurrence of heterogeneous structures is effectively suppressed.
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したがって、本発明が解決しようとする課題は、良好な品質と充分な高分子量化を達成可能な高分子量芳香族ポリカーボネート樹脂の製造方法を提供することである。
[3] 触媒組成物を移送する温度以上の温度でプレポリマー混合物を得る[1]又は[2]に記載の製造方法である。
[4] ジアルコール化合物の融点よりも260℃高い温度以下の温度でプレポリマー混合物を得る[1]~[3]のいずれか1つに記載の製造方法である。
[5] プレポリマー混合槽の温度以上の温度で、高分子量芳香族ポリカーボネート樹脂を得る[1]~[4]のいずれか1つに記載の製造方法である
[6] プレポリマー混合槽の温度よりも80℃高い温度以下の温度で、高分子量芳香族ポリカーボネート樹脂を得る[1]~[5]のいずれか1つに記載の製造方法である。
[7] 触媒が、アルカリ金属塩及びアルカリ土類金属塩からなる群から選択される少なくとも1種である[1]~[6]のいずれか1つに記載の製造方法である。
本実施形態の高分子量芳香族ポリカーボネート樹脂の製造方法は、下記一般式(1)で表されるジアルコール化合物と触媒とを混合して、触媒組成物を得る工程(以下、「第一の工程」ともいう)と、得られた触媒組成物を、移送管を介してプレポリマー混合槽に移送する工程(以下、「第二の工程」ともいう)と、プレポリマー混合槽中で、移送された触媒組成物と芳香族ポリカーボネートプレポリマー(以下、単に「プレポリマー」ともいう)とを、プレポリマー混合槽の温度におけるジアルコール化合物の蒸気圧以上、且つ5MPa以下の圧力下で、混合してプレポリマー混合物を得る工程(以下、「第三の工程」ともいう)と、得られたプレポリマー混合物を減圧条件下に加熱処理して高分子量芳香族ポリカーボネート樹脂を得る高分子量化工程(以下、「第四の工程」ともいう)と、を含む。
さらに、高分子量化反応を促進する触媒(以下、単に「触媒」ともいう)をジアルコール化合物と混合して得られる触媒組成物として、芳香族ポリカーボネートプレポリマーに供給することで、触媒とジアルコール化合物とを安定的に供給することが容易になり、また、優れた分散性で触媒を供給することができる。これにより異種構造の発生が効果的に抑制され、更にプレポリマー主鎖の開裂(分断)反応の発生が効果的に抑制されて、高分子量化反応に要する時間を短縮することができる。また、プレポリマー混合物における触媒の局所的な濃度上昇を抑制することができ、プレポリマー自体に異種構造が発生することが効果的に抑制される。また、触媒の添加に際して、水、有機溶剤等で希釈する必要がないため、反応に寄与しない成分による、反応条件の変動(例えば、反応器の減圧度の低下)、副反応の発生等を抑制することができ、異種構造の発生を抑制しつつ、より効率的に高分子量化反応が進行する。
第一の工程では、一般式(1)で表されるジアルコール化合物と触媒とを混合して、触媒組成物を得る。得られる触媒組成物は液状であることが好ましい。第一の触媒を触媒組成物として芳香族ポリカーボネートプレポリマーに混合することで、得られるプレポリマー混合物中に第一の触媒を均一に分布させることができる。ここで液状であるとは触媒組成物が流動性を有している状態を意味し、例えば、粘度が1,000Pa・s以下であることである。
触媒組成物に含まれるジアルコール化合物及び触媒の詳細については後述する。
脱水処理又は脱揮処理は、ジアルコール化合物と触媒とを混合する際に行ってもよく、混合後に行ってもよい。
脱水処理又は脱揮処理として具体的には、触媒組成物を脱水剤と接触させる方法、触媒組成物を減圧下に置く方法、触媒組成物を加熱する方法、触媒組成物を減圧下に加熱する方法等を挙げることができる。これらは1種を単独で行ってもよく、2種以上を組合せて行ってもよい。中でも脱水処理又は脱揮処理としては、触媒組成物を減圧下に加熱する方法が好ましい。
脱水処理又は脱揮処理の処理時間は、処理方法等に応じて適宜選択することができる。処理時間は、例えば、10分~70分間であり、好ましくは30分~60分間である。
さらに触媒組成物調製槽の材質がガラスである場合、好ましくは50℃の純水へ120時間浸漬した際のアルカリ金属の溶出量が15ppb/cm2以下のガラスである。
複数の触媒組成物調製槽を用いて、それぞれの触媒組成物調製槽で触媒組成物を調製する場合、例えば、1つの触媒組成物調製槽で調製された触媒組成物を用いてプレポリマー混合物を調製している間に、別の触媒組成物調製槽で調製された触媒組成物を液体状態で保持しておくことで、プレポリマー混合物の調製を連続的に行うことが容易になり、製造効率をより向上させることができる。
ジアルコール化合物又は触媒組成物を触媒組成物調製槽に供給する際には、濾過装置を用いてもよい。
触媒組成物に含まれるジアルコール化合物及び触媒以外のその他の成分の含有量は、触媒組成物中に3質量%以下であることが好ましく、1質量%以下であることがより好ましく、0.3質量%以下であることが更に好ましく、0.03質量%以下であることが特に好ましい。
触媒組成物中の水の含有量は、例えば、カールフィッシャー法で測定することができる。また、触媒組成物中の有機溶剤、フェノール化合物等の含有量は、例えば、ガスクロマトグラフィーで測定することができる。
本実施形態の製造方法で用いられるジアルコール化合物は、下記一般式(1)で表される。
また、R1~R4においては、R1及びR2の少なくとも一方並びにR3及びR4の少なくとも一方が水素原子であることもまた好ましく、R1~R4のすべてが水素原子であることがより好ましい。すなわち、一般式(1)で表されるジアルコール化合物は2級ジアルコール化合物又は1級ジアルコール化合物であることが好ましく、1級ジアルコール化合物であることがより好ましい。
環構造を含む脂肪族基の具体例としては、シクロヘキサンジイル、デカリンジイル、オクタヒドロインデンジイル、アダマンタンジイル、オキサシクロヘキサンジイル、ジオキサシクロヘキサンジイル等を挙げることができる。
Qで表される芳香族基としては、炭素数6~40の2価の芳香族基を挙げることができる。芳香族基は、少なくとも1つの炭素原子が酸素原子、窒素原子、硫黄原子等のヘテロ原子で置換されていているヘテロ芳香族基であってもよい。
芳香族基の具体例としては、フェニレン、ナフタレンジイル、ベンゾフランジイル等を挙げることができる。
R1~R4は各々独立して水素原子、ハロゲン原子又は炭素数1~5の直鎖若しくは分岐鎖のアルキル基を表す。ハロゲン原子としては、フッ素原子が好ましい。
nは0~30、好ましくは1~6、より好ましくは1~3の整数を表し、特に好ましくは1である。
R1~R4は、好ましくは、各々独立して水素原子、フッ素原子又はメチル基を表す。
nは、好ましくは1~6の整数を表す。
また、ジアルコール化合物が不純物として含む金属量は少ないことが好ましい。不純物として含まれる金属としては、鉄等を挙げることができる。ジアルコール化合物に含まれる金属量は、例えば、5ppm以下であり、1ppm以下であることが好ましい。
アルカリ金属化合物及び/又はアルカリ土類金属化合物としては、アルカリ金属及びアルカリ土類金属の有機酸塩、無機塩、酸化物、水酸化物、水素化物、アルコキシド及びフェノキシドを挙げることができる。含窒素化合物としては、四級アンモニウムヒドロキシド及びそれらの塩、アミン類等を挙げることができる。これらの化合物は単独又は2種以上を組み合わせて用いることができる。
これらの触媒は、芳香族ポリカーボネートプレポリマーを構成する芳香族ジヒドロキシ化合物の合計1モルに対して、例えば1×10-6モル以下で用いられ、好ましくは1×10-8モル~1×10-6モル、さらに好ましく1×10-7モル~1×10-6モルの比率で用いられる。
触媒組成物がジアルコール化合物とアルカリ金属化合物及びアルカリ土類金属化合物からなる群から選択される少なくとも1種の触媒とを含む場合、触媒の含有率は、例えば0.0001質量%~0.1質量%であり、0.0005質量%~0.01質量%であることが好ましく、0.0005質量%~0.007質量%であることがより好ましく、0.001質量%~0.005質量%であることが更に好ましい。
第二の工程では、第一の工程で得られた触媒組成物が、移送管を介してプレポリマー混合槽に移送される。触媒組成物の移送に要する移送時間は特に制限されず、例えば10時間以下とすることができる。移送時間は、より良好な色相等の品質と所望の分子量をより短時間で達成する観点から、3時間以下が好ましく、1時間以下がより好ましい。ここで移送時間は、触媒組成物が移送管に導入された時点を起算点とし、移送管からプレポリマー混合槽に導入された時点を終点として算出する。
触媒組成物の液体状態は、例えば、触媒組成物を加熱することで維持することができる。加熱温度は液体状態が維持できる限り特に制限されず、例えば、ジアルコール化合物の融点よりも5℃高い温度以上、融点よりも250℃高い温度以下の温度範囲であることが好ましく、ジアルコール化合物の融点よりも5℃高い温度以上、融点よりも80℃高い温度以下の温度範囲であることがより好ましく、融点よりも5℃高い温度以上、融点よりも50℃高い温度以下の温度範囲であることがさらに好ましい。
触媒組成物調製槽とプレポリマー混合槽とを接続する移送管の長さ及び内径は、特に制限されず、目的等に応じて適宜選択することができる。移送管の長さは例えば、50m以下とすることができ、好ましくは30m以下、より好ましくは20m以下である。長さの下限は特に制限されず、例えば、長さは5m以上である。また移送管の内径は、例えば0.5mm以上であり、好ましくは1mm以上である。内径の上限は特に制限されず、例えば、内径は100mm以下であり、好ましくは10mm以下である。なお、移送管の断面が円形以外の場合、移送管の内径は等価直径を意味し、移送管の断面を同面積の円形に換算した場合の直径である。
第三の工程では、移送管を介して移送された触媒組成物と芳香族ポリカーボネートプレポリマー(以下、単に「プレポリマー」又は「PP」ともいう)とを、プレポリマー混合槽の温度におけるジアルコール化合物の蒸気圧以上、且つ5MPa以下の圧力下で、混合してプレポリマー混合物を得る。
第三の工程におけるプレポリマーと触媒組成物との混合時の圧力は、プレポリマー混合槽の温度におけるジアルコール化合物の蒸気圧以上であるが、プレポリマー混合槽の温度におけるジアルコール化合物の蒸気圧よりも1Pa高い圧力以上であることが好ましく、3Pa高い圧力以上であることがより好ましい。プレポリマーと触媒組成物との混合時の圧力は、5MPa以下であるが、1MPa以下が好ましく、0.1MPa以下がより好ましい。
200torr(26.7kPa)以上の圧力下で混合すると、比較的低沸点のジアルコール化合物であっても、その揮発が抑制され、高分子量化反応の反応性がより向上する傾向がある。
2軸高速混練機としては、米国ファレル社製FCM型混練機、神戸製鋼株式会社製LCM型混練機、株式会社日本製鋼所製CIM及びCPM型混練機が挙げられる。
連続式ブレンダーとしては、ケミカルエンヂニヤリング株式会社製NES・KOブレンダー等が挙げられる。
プレポリマーにおける封止末端基、末端水酸基濃度の詳細については後述する。
連結高分子量化反応器へ供給する際のプレポリマー混合物中のプレポリマーの末端水酸基濃度は、好ましくは1,800ppm未満、より好ましくは1,600ppm未満である。
また、第三の工程における混合温度は、第二の工程における移送管の温度よりも高いことが好ましく、移送管の温度よりも50℃~130℃高い温度であることがより好ましい。
芳香族ポリカーボネートプレポリマー調製工程は、芳香族ジヒドロキシ化合物と炭酸ジエステルとを、触媒の存在下に重縮合反応させて芳香族ポリカーボネートプレポリマーを得る工程を含むことが好ましい。
p及びqは、0~4の整数、好ましくは0~2の整数を表す。Xは単結合又は下記連結基群(3a)から選択される2価の基を表す。連結基群(3a)においてR33及びR34は、それぞれ独立して、水素原子、炭素数1~10のアルキル基(好ましくは1~6)若しくは炭素数6~10のアリール基を表すか、又はR33とR34とが結合して形成される脂肪族環を表す。
第一の触媒と第二の触媒との使用量のモル比は、1:9~9:1であることが好ましく、3:7~8:2であることがより好ましく、4:6~7:3であることが更に好ましく、5:5~7:3であることが特に好ましい。当該モル比は第一の触媒と第二の触媒がともにアルカリ金属化合物及びアルカリ土類金属化合物からなる群から選択される少なくとも1種である場合に好ましく適用される。
更に、第一の触媒及び第二の触媒の使用量の合計は、芳香族ポリカーボネートプレポリマー調製工程に用いられる芳香族ジヒドロキシ化合物の合計1モルに対して、例えば1×10-6モル以下であり、好ましくは1×10-8モル~1×10-6モル、更に好ましく1×10-7モル~1×10-6モルである。
助触媒としては、エステル交換触媒における含窒素化合物を用いることが好ましい。含窒素化合物の詳細は既述のとおりである。助触媒として具体的には、4級アンモニウムヒドロシキド類からなる群から選択される少なくとも1種を用いることが好ましく、テトラアルキルアンモニウムヒドロキシドからなる群から選択される少なくとも1種を用いることがより好ましく、テトラメチルアンモニウムヒドロキシドを用いることが更に好ましい。
芳香族ポリカーボネートプレポリマー調製工程における減圧度は、好ましくは0.0075torr~100torr(1Pa~13.3kPa)であり、反応器の内温は好ましくは140℃~300℃である。
高分子量化工程では、プレポリマー混合物を減圧条件下に加熱処理して高分子量化することにより、高分子量芳香族ポリカーボネート樹脂を製造する。
高分子量化工程は、第三の工程におけるプレポリマー混合槽に直列に接続して設けられた連結高分子量化反応器(エステル交換重合器)において行われることが好ましい。高分子量化工程で用いられる連結高分子量化反応器としては、1器又は2器以上の反応器を用いることができるが、好ましくは1器(単一の反応器)である。
またプレポリマー混合槽と連結高分子量化反応器との間には圧力調整弁が配置されていてもよく、圧力調整弁によりプレポリマー混合物に背圧をかけてプレポリマー混合槽から連結高分子量化反応器へ移送してもよい。
高分子量化工程における加熱処理の温度条件は、例えば240℃~320℃であり、好ましくは260℃~310℃であり、より好ましくは280℃~310℃である。
また、押出機に代表される連続スクリュ型の撹拌軸を一つ有する単軸の又は複数有する多軸の横型攪拌反応器であって、かつ攪拌軸の長さをLとしスクリュ直径をDとしたときのL/Dが20~100、より好ましくは40~80であるものを用いることもできる。より好ましくは、上記のうち撹拌軸を複数有する多軸の横型攪拌反応器である。
連結高分子量化反応器が抜き出し機を備える場合、抜き出し機の出口圧力変動は、20%以下であることが好ましく、0.1%以上20%以下であることがより好ましい。
さらに、前記回転軸の軸シールとしては、メカニカルシールを含むシール機構を採用することが好ましい。
A:表面積(m2)
n:回転数/s
V:液容量(m3)
Re(レイノルズ数):Re=ρ×n×r2÷μ
ρ:液密度(kg/m3)
r:撹拌機の径(m)
μ:液粘度(kg/m・s)
高分子量芳香族ポリカーボネート樹脂の製造方法で用いられる全反応器の接液部が電解研磨されていることが最も好ましいが、必ずしも全反応器の接液部が電解研磨されている必要はなく、少なくとも高分子量化工程に用いられる連結高分子量化反応器の接液部が電解研磨されていることが好ましい。
1)撹拌軸を複数有する多軸の横型攪拌反応器であって、前記撹拌軸の少なくとも一つが水平回転軸と該水平回転軸にほぼ直角に取り付けられた相互に不連続な攪拌翼とを有し、かつ水平回転軸の長さをLとし攪拌翼の回転直径をDとしたときのL/Dが1~15であるものの具体例としては、メガネ翼重合機(株式会社日立製作所製)、Continuous LIST Kneader Reactor(LIST社製)、AP-Reactor(LIST社製)、SCR(三菱重工業株式会社製)、KRCリアクタ(株式会社栗本鐵工所製)が挙げられる。
2)撹拌軸を一つ有する単軸の横型攪拌反応器であって、前記撹拌軸が水平回転軸と該水平回転軸にほぼ直角に取り付けられた相互に不連続な攪拌翼とを有し、かつ水平回転軸の長さをLとし攪拌翼の回転直径をDとしたときのL/Dが1~15であるものの具体例としては、Continuous LIST Kneader Reactor(LIST社製)が挙げられる。
3)連続スクリュ型の撹拌軸を複数有する多軸の横型攪拌反応器であって、かつ攪拌軸の長さをLとしスクリュ直径をDとしたときのL/Dが20~100であるものの具体例としては、2軸押出機TEXシリーズ(日本製鋼所株式会社製)、2軸押出機TEMシリーズ(東芝機械株式会社製)、ZSK型2軸押出機(ワーナー・アンド・フライダー社製)が挙げられる。
4)連続スクリュ型の撹拌軸を一つ有する単軸の横型攪拌反応器であって、かつ攪拌軸の長さをLとしスクリュ直径をDとしたときのL/Dが20~100であるものの具体例としては、ブスコニーダ(Buss社製)が挙げられる。
すなわち、高分子量化工程において、芳香族ポリカーボネートプレポリマーが、ジアルコール化合物を連結剤として、互いに反応して高分子量化するとともに、該反応で副生する環状カーボネートの少なくとも一部を反応系外へ除去することによって芳香族ポリカーボネートプレポリマーの高分子量化反応がさらに効率的に進行する。
高分子量化工程と環状カーボネート除去工程とは、物理的及び時間的に別々の工程とすることもできるが、同時に行うこともでき、好ましくは同時に行われる。
R1~R4は各々独立して水素原子、ハロゲン原子又は炭素数1~5の直鎖若しくは分岐鎖のアルキル基を表す。ハロゲン原子としては、フッ素原子が好ましい。
nは1~30、好ましくは1~6、より好ましくは1~3の整数であり、特に好ましくは1である。
R1~R4は、好ましくは、各々独立して水素原子、フッ素原子又はメチル基を表す。
nは好ましくは1~6の整数を表す。
一方、本実施形態の製造方法では、高分子量化反応の進行とともに、特定構造の環状カーボネートが副生する場合がある。そして、副生する環状カーボネートを反応系外へ除去した後には、ほぼホモポリカーボネート樹脂と同じ骨格を有する高分子量ポリカーボネート樹脂が得られる。副生する環状カーボネートは、高分子量化工程に使用するジアルコール化合物に対応する構造を有しており、ジアルコール化合物由来の環状体であると考えられるが、このような高分子量化反応とともに環状カーボネートが副生される反応機構は、必ずしも明らかではない。
( Mw - MwPP )/ 加熱時間(分)= k’ ・・・(IV)
芳香族ポリカーボネート樹脂の色相評価は一般にYI値にて表わされる。通常、界面重合法から得られる芳香族ポリカーボネート樹脂のYI値としては0.8~1.0を示す。一方、溶融重合法により得られる芳香族ポリカーボネートの高分子量体は製造工程に伴う品質の低下により、YI値は1.7~2.0を示す。しかしながら本実施形態の製造方法により得られる高分子量芳香族ポリカーボネート樹脂のYI値は、界面重合法により得られる芳香族ポリカーボネートと同等のYI値を示し、色相の悪化は見られない。
芳香族ポリカーボネート樹脂中の異種構造量は、例えば、サリチル酸に由来する部分構造を含む異種構造(PSA)の含有率として、全構造単位中に1,000ppm以下であることが好ましく、800ppm以下であることがより好ましい。
触媒失活剤の添加は、上記高分子量化反応終了後に従来公知の方法でポリカーボネート樹脂に混合することができる。例えば、ターンブルミキサー、ヘンシェルミキサー、リボンブレンダー、スーパーミキサー等で代表される高速ミキサーで分散混合した後、押出機、バンバリーミキサー、ロール等で溶融混練する方法が適宜選択される。
好ましくは、ポリマーシールを有し、ベント構造をもつ2軸押出機あるいは横型反応機である。
耐熱安定剤としては、トリフェニルホスフィン(P-Ph3)等の公知のものを用いることができる。
一方、工程(C)の連結高分子量化反応器は、単一の反応器から構成されていても、直列に連結された複数の反応器から構成されていても良いが、1器(単一の反応器)から構成されるのが好ましい。
工程(B)へ供する触媒組成物を調製する器は、連続的に反応を行なう為には、好ましくは2器以上を装備するのが好ましい。
主原料調製工程において使用する装置としては、原料混合槽(図1中、1Ra及び1Rb)と、調製した原料を重縮合工程に供給するための原料供給ポンプ(図1中、1P)とが設けられている。原料混合槽1Ra及び1Rbには、供給口1Ma及び1Mbから、窒素ガス雰囲気下、主原料である芳香族ジヒドロキシ化合物と炭酸ジエステルが溶融状態で連続的に供給される。原料混合槽1Ra及び1Rbでは、窒素ガス雰囲気下、芳香族ジヒドロキシ化合物と炭酸ジエステルとが、所定のモル比(好ましくは炭酸ジエステル/芳香族ジヒドロキシ化合物=1.01~1.30(モル比))で混合及び溶融され、原料混合溶融液が調製される。原料混合槽1Ra及び1Rbの仕様は特に制限されず、従来公知のものを使用することができる。例えば、マックスブレンド攪拌翼(図1中、1Ya及び1Yb)を設けたものを使用することができる。
図1に示す製造装置を用いた連続製造方法の例では、先ず直列に接続された5器の反応器(工程(A);第1縦型攪拌反応器3R、第2縦型攪拌反応器4R、第3縦型攪拌反応器5R、第4縦型攪拌反応器6R、工程(B);混合機(6Mix)、工程(C);第5横型攪拌反応器7R)を、予めそれぞれの反応(溶融重縮合反応及び連結高分子量化反応)に応じた内温と圧力に設定する。
(第1縦型攪拌反応器3R)
内温:150℃~250℃、圧力:200torr(26.6kPa)~常圧、加熱媒体の温度220℃~280℃
(予熱器3H)200℃~250℃
(第2縦型攪拌反応器4R)
内温:180℃~250℃、圧力:100torr(13.3kPa)~200torr(26.6kPa)、加熱媒体の温度220℃~280℃
(予熱器4H)230℃~270℃
(第3縦型攪拌反応器5R)
内温:220℃~270℃、圧力:1torr(133Pa)~100torr(13.3kPa)、加熱媒体の温度220℃~280℃
(予熱器5H)230℃~270℃
(第4縦型攪拌反応器6R)
内温:220℃~280℃、圧力:0.0075torr(1Pa)~1torr(133Pa)、加熱媒体の温度220℃~300℃
(予熱器6H)270℃~340℃
(混合機6Mix)
内温:220℃~300℃、圧力:200torr(26.6kPa)~3,700torr(0.5MPa)、加熱媒体の温度220℃~320℃
(第5横型攪拌反応器7R)
内温:260℃~340℃、圧力:10torr以下(1,333Pa以下)、加熱媒体の温度260℃~340℃
連結剤調製装置(2Ra、2Rb)は、50℃~200℃に加熱可能な器であり、連結剤調製装置(2Ra、2Rb)に具備される攪拌翼(2Ya、2Yb)は、アンカー翼、パドル翼、タービン翼、錨型攪拌翼、マックスブレンド攪拌翼、ヘリカルリボン型攪拌翼、格子翼等、一般的な攪拌翼の他、攪拌可能であれば形状は問わない。
工程(C)における連結高分子量化反応器内の反応温度は、例えば、240℃~320℃、好ましくは260℃~310℃、より好ましくは280℃~310℃の範囲であり、反応圧力は10torr以下(1,333Pa以下)、好ましくは2.0torr以下(267Pa以下)、より好ましくは0.01torr~1.5torr(1.3Pa~200Pa)、さらに好ましくは0.01torr~1.0torr(1.3Pa~133Pa)である。このため、撹拌軸のシールにはメカニカルシールを含むシール機構を用いるのが好ましい。
なお、回収された副生物は、その後加水分解、精製等の工程を経て再利用(リサイクル)することができる。主な副生物としては、フェノール等の芳香族モノヒドロキシ化合物、未反応のジアルコール化合物及びジアルコール化合物に由来する環状カーボネート等が挙げられる。特にフェノールは回収後、ジフェニルカーボネート製造工程へ供給して再利用することができる。また、ジアルコール化合物由来の環状カーボネートが副生する場合、該環状カーボネートも同様にして回収・再利用することができる。
(1)重量平均分子量:
ゲルパーミエーションクロマトグラフィー(GPC)により測定したものであり、予め作成した標準ポリスチレンの検量線から求めたポリスチレン換算重量平均分子量である。
まず分子量既知(分子量分布=1)の標準ポリスチレン(東ソー株式会社製、“PStQuick MP-M”)を用いて検量線を作成した。測定した標準ポリスチレンから各ピークの溶出時間と分子量値をプロットし、3次式による近似を行い、較正曲線とした。重量平均分子量(Mw)は、以下の計算式より求めた。
ここで、iは分子量Mを分割した際のi番目の分割点、Wiはi番目の重量、Miはi番目の分子量を表す。また分子量Mとは、較正曲線の同溶出時間でのポリスチレン分子量値を表す。
装置;東ソー株式会社製、HLC-8320GPC
カラム;ガードカラム:TSKguardcolumn SuperMPHZ-M×1本
分析カラム:TSKgel SuperMultiporeHZ-M×3本
溶媒;HPLCグレードクロロホルム
注入量;10μL
試料濃度;0.2w/v% HPLCグレードクロロホルム溶液
溶媒流速;0.35ml/min
測定温度;40℃
検出器;RI
樹脂サンプル0.05gを、1mlの重水素置換クロロホルム(0.05w/v%TMS含有)に溶解し、23℃で核磁気共鳴分析装置を用いて以下の条件で1H-NMRスペクトルを測定して、プレポリマー(PP)の末端フェニル基量を算出した。
[測定条件]
装置:日本電子JEOL LA-500 (500MHz)
測定核:1H
relaxation delay : 1s
x_angle : 45deg
x_90_width : 20μs
x_plus : 10μs
scan : 500times
[算出方法]
7.4ppm前後の末端フェニル基と7.0ppm~7.3ppm付近のフェニレン基(BPA骨格由来)の積分比より、PPの末端フェニル基量及び末端フェニル基濃度を求めた。
樹脂サンプル0.05gを1mlの重水素置換クロロホルム(0.05w/v%TMS含有)に溶解し、23℃で核磁気共鳴分析装置を用いて上記と同様の条件で1H-NMRを測定しプレポリマー(PP)及び高分子量化されたポリカーボネート(PC)中の末端水酸基濃度(OH濃度)を測定した。
[算出]
4.7ppmの水酸基ピークと7.0ppm~7.5ppm付近のフェニル及びフェニレン基(末端フェニル基及びBPA骨格由来のフェニレン基)の積分比より、PP及び高分子量化されたPC中の末端水酸基濃度(OH濃度)を算出した。
下記数式により算出した。
N値=(log(Q160値)-log(Q10値))/(log160-log10)・・・(I)
Q160値は、280℃、荷重160kgで測定した単位時間当たりの溶融流動体積(ml/sec)であり、(株)島津製作所製:CFT-500D型を用いて測定し、ストローク=7.0mm~10.0mmより算出した。なお、ノズル径1mm×ノズル長10mmを使用した。
Q10値は、280℃、荷重10kgで測定した単位時間当たりの溶融流動体積(ml/sec)であり、(株)島津製作所製:CFT-500D型を用いて測定し、ストローク=7.0mm~10.0mmより算出した。ノズル径1mm×ノズル長10mmを使用した。
無色又は白色から色相が黄方向に離れる度合いをいう。樹脂サンプル6gを60mlの塩化メチレンに溶解し、液状にて、分光色差計(日本電飾工業株式会社製:SE2000)を用いてJIS K7105の規格に準拠して測定した。
樹脂サンプル0.05gを1mlの重水素置換クロロホルム(0.05w/v%TMS含有)に溶解し、23℃で核磁気共鳴分析装置を用いて上記と同様の条件で1H-NMRを用いて高分子量化されたポリカーボネート(PC)中の異種構造量を測定した。具体的には、文献Polymer 42 (2001)7653-7661中のP.7659に記載された1H-NMRの帰属により、Ha及びHbの存在比から、以下の異種構造(PSA)量を測定した。
上記異種構造ユニット中のHa(8.01ppm付近)及びHb(8.15ppm付近)のシグナルと7.0ppm~7.5ppm付近のフェニル及びフェニレン基(末端フェニル基及びBPA骨格由来のフェニレン基)のシグナルの積分比より、異種構造量を算出した。
図1に示す主原料調製槽2器(1Ra、1Rb)、連結剤調製槽2器(2Ra、2Rb)、縦型攪拌反応器4器(3R~6R)及び横型攪拌反応器1器(7R)を有する連続製造装置により、以下の条件でポリカーボネート樹脂を製造した。
先ず、各反応器及び各予熱器を、予め以下示す反応条件に応じた内温・圧力に設定した。
(第1縦型攪拌反応器3R)
内温:215℃、圧力:200torr(26.6kPa)、加熱媒体の温度245℃
(予熱器3H)235℃
(第2縦型攪拌反応器4R)
内温:225℃、圧力:150torr(20kPa)、加熱媒体の温度255℃
(予熱器4H)245℃
(第3縦型攪拌反応器5R)
内温:235℃、圧力:100torr(13.3kPa)、加熱媒体の温度265℃
(予熱器5H)270℃
(第4縦型攪拌反応器6R)
内温:260℃、圧力:0.1torr(13.3Pa)、加熱媒体の温度280℃
なお、BEPGの融点は43℃であり、その蒸気圧曲線を図2に示す。BEPGの280℃~300℃における蒸気圧は130kPa~220kPaである。
また触媒組成物調製槽は触媒組成物抜出口を備え、触媒組成物抜出口が、移送管を介して接続されるプレポリマー混合槽よりも上方に配置した。移送管とプレポリマー混合槽(混合機6Mix)とは、フランジを介して接続されている。
第1~第4縦型攪拌反応器
製造元;住友重機械工業株式会社
材質;SUS316L電解研磨
攪拌翼;第1~第3縦型攪拌反応器はマックスブレンド翼
第4縦型攪拌反応器はダブルヘリカルリボン翼
触媒組成物調製槽
材質;SUS316
混合機(インラインミキサー;プレポリマー混合槽)
株式会社栗本鐵工所製 S1KRCリアクター
サイズ;L/D=10.2 胴体有効容積=0.12L
触媒組成物の送液ポンプ
富士テクノ工業株式会社製連続無脈動定量ポンプ
移送管
材質:SUS316
構造:二重管
第5横型攪拌反応器
製造元 ;株式会社日立製作所
機器種類;メガネ翼重合機 有効容積=13L
材質;SUS316L電解研磨
抜き出し機;スクリュ型引き抜き機
器内の酸素濃度の調整方法;窒素による加圧脱揮置換
ジアルコール化合物をビスフェノキシエタノールフルオレン(BPEF)に変更したこと、触媒組成物調製槽の制御温度を200℃~210℃としたこと、触媒組成物調製槽(2Ra、2Rb)から定量ポンプにて240g/hr(PPの全末端量(封止末端フェニル基量)1モルに対し0.25モル)の流量で連続供給を行ったこと、触媒組成物の移送を行う移送管の外装における熱媒体温度を200℃~250℃の範囲で制御したこと、プレポリマー混合槽(6Mix)の設定圧力を0.0001MPaとしたこと以外は実施例1と同様とし、高分子量芳香族ポリカーボネートを製造した。
なお、BPEFの320℃における蒸気圧は100Pa未満である。
プレポリマー混合槽(6Mix)の設定圧力を5MPaに変更した。プレポリマー混合槽6Mixの設定圧力以外の条件は実施例1と同様とし、高分子量芳香族ポリカーボネートを製造した。
触媒組成物の移送管の外層における熱媒体温度を55℃~65℃で制御した。移送管外層の熱媒体温度設定以外の条件は実施例1と同様とし、高分子量芳香族ポリカーボネートを製造した。
触媒組成物の移送管の外層における熱媒体温度を140℃~150℃で制御した。移送管外層の熱媒体温度設定以外の条件は実施例1と同様とし、高分子量芳香族ポリカーボネートを製造した。
プレポリマー混合槽(6Mix)の温度を240℃~260℃に設定した。プレポリマー混合槽(6Mix)の設定温度以外の条件は実施例5と同様とし、高分子量芳香族ポリカーボネートを製造した。
触媒組成物の移送管の外層における熱媒体温度を140℃~150℃で制御した。またプレポリマー混合槽(6Mix)の設定圧力を10MPaに変更し、プレポリマー混合槽(6Mix)の温度を280℃~300℃に設定し、第5横型攪拌反応器の加熱熱媒体の温度を300℃~320℃で制御したこと以外の条件は実施例1と同様とし、高分子量芳香族ポリカーボネートを製造した。
触媒組成物の移送管の外層における熱媒体温度を40℃~45℃で制御したこと、及びプレポリマー混合槽(6Mix)の設定圧力を6MPaとしたこと以外の条件は比較例1と同様とし、高分子量芳香族ポリカーボネートを製造した。
触媒組成物の移送管の外層における熱媒体温度を300℃~310℃で制御したこと、及びプレポリマー混合槽(6Mix)の設定圧力を6MPaとしたこと以外の条件は比較例2と同様とし、高分子量芳香族ポリカーボネートを製造した。
以上の結果を下表にまとめる。
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- 下記一般式(1)で表されるジアルコール化合物と触媒とを混合して、触媒組成物を得る工程と、
得られた触媒組成物を、移送管を介してプレポリマー混合槽に移送する工程と、
プレポリマー混合槽中で、移送された触媒組成物と芳香族ポリカーボネートプレポリマーとを、プレポリマー混合槽の温度におけるジアルコール化合物の蒸気圧以上、且つ5MPa以下の圧力下で、混合してプレポリマー混合物を得る工程と、
得られたプレポリマー混合物を減圧条件下に加熱処理して高分子量芳香族ポリカーボネート樹脂を得る高分子量化工程と、を含む高分子量芳香族ポリカーボネート樹脂の製造方法。
(一般式(1)中、R1~R4はそれぞれ独立して、水素原子、ハロゲン原子又は炭素数1~5の直鎖若しくは分岐鎖のアルキル基を表す。Qは、脂肪族基、芳香族基、酸素原子、硫黄原子、スルホン基、スルホキシド基、カルボニル基、ジアルキルシリル基及びジアリールシリル基からなる群から選択される少なくとも1種から構成され、置換基を有していてもよい2価の基又は単結合を表す。) - 触媒組成物が、ジアルコール化合物の融点よりも5℃高い温度以上、融点よりも250℃高い温度以下の温度範囲でプレポリマー混合槽に移送される請求項1に記載の製造方法。
- 触媒組成物を移送する温度以上の温度でプレポリマー混合物を得る請求項1又は2に記載の製造方法。
- ジアルコール化合物の融点よりも260℃高い温度以下の温度でプレポリマー混合物を得る請求項1~3のいずれか1項に記載の製造方法。
- プレポリマー混合槽の温度以上の温度で、高分子量芳香族ポリカーボネート樹脂を得る請求項1~4のいずれか1項に記載の製造方法。
- プレポリマー混合槽の温度よりも80℃高い温度以下の温度で、高分子量芳香族ポリカーボネート樹脂を得る請求項1~5のいずれか1項に記載の製造方法。
- 触媒が、アルカリ金属塩及びアルカリ土類金属塩からなる群から選択される少なくとも1種である請求項1~6のいずれか1項に記載の製造方法。
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