Process for preparing copolyesters of terephthalic acid ethylene glycol and 1 4-cyclohexanedimethanol exhibiting a neutral hue high clarity and increased brightness

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PATENT NO 5681918
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08604047

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This invention relates to a three step process for preparing copolyesters exhibiting a neutral hue, high clarity and increased brightness. The process involves reacting terephthalic acid, ethylene glycol, and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol in a feed mole ratio of total glycols to dicarboxylic acid of 1.7:1 to 6.0:1, at a temperature of 240.degree. C. to 280.degree. C., and a pressure of 15 psig to 80 psig to form an esterification product; adding a polycondensation catalyst and a toner; and polycondensing the product at a temperature of 260.degree. C. to 290.degree. C. and a reduced pressure to form a high molecular weight copolyester.

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EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY200 SOUTH WILCOX DRIVE KINGSPORT TN 37660

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Adams, Valerie Sue Gray, TN 4 279
Hataway, James Earl Kingsport, TN 2 160
Roberts, Kenneth Alan Gray, TN 1 135

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