Preparation process of tin-free environmentally friendly polyester resin

By using a bismuth catalyst and a composite catalyst of tris(2-hydroxyethyl)benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate, an environmentally friendly polyester resin containing no tin was prepared, and the problems of environmental pollution and insufficient performance caused by the organotin catalyst in the prior art were solved, and the high heat resistance and biodegradability of the polyester resin were achieved.

CN119505210BActive Publication Date: 2025-05-06ANHUI YONGCHANG NEW MATERIALS CO LTD
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CN202510059396.5
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2025-01-15
Publication Date
2025-05-06
Estimated Expiration
2045-01-15

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Technical Problem

The organic tin catalyst used in the preparation of existing polyester resins can cause environmental and biological contamination, and its stability and thermal properties are insufficient.

Method used

A composite catalyst such as bismuth isocitate and 4-dimethylaminopyridine were used to form a composite catalyst, and combined with tris(2-hydroxyethyl)benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate, and an esterification polycondensation reaction was used to prepare an environmentally friendly polyester resin without tin.

Benefits of technology

The prepared polyester resin has good heat resistance, biodegradability and environmental protection properties, avoiding pollution problems caused by organic tin catalysts.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of polyester resins, and discloses a preparation process of a tin-free environmentally friendly polyester resin. The present invention reacts diols, dibasic acids, catalysts, antioxidants, acidolysis agents, curing accelerators, etc. to obtain a tin-free environmentally friendly polyester resin. The present invention forms a composite catalyst with bismuth isooctanoate and 4-dimethylaminopyridine, replaces traditional organotin catalysts, and obtains a tin-free environmentally friendly polyester resin, filling the gap of tin-free environmentally friendly polyester resin. Effectively reduces toxic and side effects, reduces environmental pollution, and meets the requirements of environmentally friendly polyester resins. At the same time, tris (2-hydroxyethyl) benzene 1,3,5-tricarboxylate is added to participate in the esterification polycondensation reaction, which contains multiple hydroxyl cross-linking polymerization sites, and contains a heat-resistant benzene ring structure, which is cross-linked to the polyester resin molecule, and the glass transition temperature, thermal stability and biodegradability of the resin can be improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of polyester resins, in particular to a preparation process of a tin-free and environment-friendly polyester resin. Background Art

[0002] At present, polyester resins for powder coatings mainly use titanium or organotin compounds as catalysts for esterification reactions, among which titanium catalysts have the disadvantages of being easily hydrolyzed, having poor stability, and having a long reaction time when preparing polyester resins. After the organotin catalyst participates in the catalytic reaction, it will remain in the polyester resin permanently, and will gradually precipitate onto the resin surface over time. The organotin catalyst will have a mutagenic effect on the environment and organisms, and has caused considerable harm to the human body and the environment. In order to curb pollution, many countries in the world have formulated corresponding laws and regulations to restrict or prohibit the use of organotin compounds in different fields. A method for controlling the melt index of biodegradable polyester is disclosed in a Chinese invention patent with a publication number of CN115304751B, wherein potassium carbonate, sodium metasilicate, zinc isooctanoate, bismuth isooctanoate, etc. are used as catalysts for ester exchange reactions, and the prepared biodegradable polyester material has an adjustable melt index effect. However, the patent does not improve the glass transition temperature, thermal stability, and biodegradable properties of the polyester resin. Summary of the invention

[0003] The invention provides a preparation process of a tin-free, environment-friendly polyester resin with good heat resistance and excellent biodegradability.

[0004] Technical solution: A preparation process of a tin-free and environment-friendly polyester resin, comprising: adding a diol, a dibasic acid, a catalyst, and an antioxidant into a reaction kettle, introducing nitrogen, heating while stirring, and reacting at 165-175°C for 1-1.5 hours; evacuating to control the vacuum degree to 10-20Pa, heating to 235-245°C, reacting for 4-6 hours, discharging water generated by the esterification reaction, and when the acid value reaches 11-16 mgKOH / g, reducing the temperature to 215-225°C, adding an acidolysis agent, and reacting at the temperature; when the acid value reaches 40-44 mgKOH / g, heating to 230-235°C, evacuating to control the vacuum degree to 10-20Pa, and reacting at the temperature; when the acid value reaches 33-38 mgKOH / g, adding a curing accelerator; cooling, discharging, and obtaining a tin-free and environment-friendly polyester resin.

[0005] Preferably, the acidolysis agent is any one or a combination of isophthalic acid or tris(2-hydroxyethyl)benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate.

[0006] Preferably, the catalyst is one or a combination of bismuth isooctanoate, bismuth laurate, bismuth cycloalkaneate, and 4-dimethylaminopyridine.

[0007] Preferably, the amount of diol is 38-42 parts by weight, the dibasic acid is 60-68 parts by weight, the antioxidant is 0.5-0.6 parts by weight, the catalyst is 0.3-0.45 parts by weight, the acidolysis agent is 16-20 parts by weight, and the onium salt curing accelerator is 0.1-0.12 parts by weight.

[0008] Preferably, the diol is neopentyl glycol. The dibasic acid is any one or a combination of terephthalic acid or 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid.

[0009] Preferably, the antioxidant is any one or a combination of hindered phenol antioxidants and phosphite antioxidants. The curing accelerator is triphenylethyl phosphonium bromide.

[0010] Technical effect: The present invention uses bismuth catalysts such as bismuth isooctanoate and 4-dimethylaminopyridine to form a composite catalyst to replace the traditional organic tin catalyst to obtain a tin-free environmentally friendly polyester resin, filling the gap of tin-free environmentally friendly polyester resin. The synthetic raw materials do not contain tin-containing raw materials such as organic tin catalysts, which effectively reduces toxic side effects and environmental pollution, and meets the requirements of environmentally friendly polyester resins.

[0011] The polyester resin prepared by the present invention has good and moderate acid value and viscosity, and is light in color. At the same time, tris (2-hydroxyethyl) benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate is added to participate in the esterification polycondensation reaction, which contains multiple hydroxyl cross-linking polymerization sites and a heat-resistant benzene ring structure, which is cross-linked into the polyester resin molecule, and can improve the glass transition temperature and thermal stability of the resin.

[0012] The tris(2-hydroxyethyl)benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate of the present invention contains three ester groups, and multiple hydroxyl groups react with dibasic acid to generate ester groups, thereby increasing the ester group content of the polyester resin, which is beneficial to improving the biodegradability of the polyester resin. Moreover, the tris(2-hydroxyethyl)benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate is cross-linked to the polyester resin molecular chain. When the three ester groups of the tris(2-hydroxyethyl)benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate are degraded, the cross-linked molecular chain of the polyester resin can be destroyed, and the degradation rate of the polyester resin is accelerated, thereby showing a higher biodegradation rate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] The following will be combined with the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0014] Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate was prepared according to the method of Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2004, 43, 1360-1363, "Absolute Helical Arrangement of Stacked Benzene Rings: Heterogeneous Double-Helical Interaction Comprising a Hydrogen-Bonding Belt and an Offset Parallel Aromatic-Aromatic Interaction Array" (DOI No. 10.1002 / anie.200352788). The structural formula is: .

[0015] Embodiment 1:

[0016] 38g neopentyl glycol, 55g terephthalic acid, 10g 2.5-furandicarboxylic acid, 0.1g catalyst bismuth isooctanoate, 0.3g catalyst 4-dimethylaminopyridine, 0.3g hindered phenol antioxidant 1076, 0.23g phosphite antioxidant 168 were added to the reactor, nitrogen was introduced, the temperature was raised while stirring, and the reaction was carried out at 165°C for 1.5h; the vacuum degree was controlled at 20Pa, the temperature was raised to 240°C, and the reaction was carried out for 6h, and the water generated by the esterification reaction was discharged. When the acid value reached 16 mgKOH / g, the temperature was reduced to 225°C, 14g acidolysis agent isophthalic acid and 2g tris (2-hydroxyethyl) benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate were added, and the reaction was kept warm; when the acid value reached 40mgKOH / g, the temperature was raised to 235°C, the vacuum degree was controlled at 20Pa, and the reaction was kept warm; when the acid value reached 33 When the content of triphenylethylphosphonium bromide is about 0.1g, the curing accelerator is added; the temperature is lowered, and the material is discharged to obtain a tin-free and environmentally friendly polyester resin.

[0017] Embodiment 2:

[0018] 42g neopentyl glycol, 55g terephthalic acid or 13g 2.5-furandicarboxylic acid, 0.1g catalyst bismuth laurate, 0.2g catalyst 4-dimethylaminopyridine, 0.33g hindered phenol antioxidant 1076, 0.27g phosphite antioxidant 168 were added to the reactor, nitrogen was introduced, the temperature was raised while stirring, and the reaction was carried out at 165°C for 1.5h; the vacuum degree was controlled at 20Pa, the temperature was raised to 245°C, and the reaction was carried out for 4h, and the water generated by the esterification reaction was discharged. When the acid value reached 11 mgKOH / g, the temperature was reduced to 220°C, 14g acidolysis agent isophthalic acid and 3g tris (2-hydroxyethyl) benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate were added, and the reaction was kept warm; when the acid value reached 44mgKOH / g, the temperature was raised to 230°C, the vacuum degree was controlled at 20Pa, and the reaction was kept warm; when the acid value reached 33 When the content of triphenylethylphosphonium bromide is about 0.12g, a curing accelerator is added; the temperature is lowered, and the material is discharged to obtain a tin-free and environmentally friendly polyester resin.

[0019] Embodiment 3:

[0020] 40g neopentyl glycol, 52g terephthalic acid or 11g 2.5-furandicarboxylic acid, 0.1g catalyst bismuth cyclohexane acid, 0.35g catalyst 4-dimethylaminopyridine, 0.28g hindered phenol antioxidant 1076, 0.22g phosphite antioxidant 168 were added to the reactor, nitrogen was introduced, the temperature was raised while stirring, and the reaction was carried out at 175°C for 1h; the vacuum degree was controlled at 10Pa, the temperature was raised to 235°C, and the reaction was carried out for 6h, and the water generated by the esterification reaction was discharged. When the acid value reached 16 mgKOH / g, the temperature was reduced to 215°C, 14g acidolysis agent isophthalic acid and 4g tris (2-hydroxyethyl) benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate were added, and the reaction was kept warm; when the acid value reached 40mgKOH / g, the temperature was raised to 230°C, the vacuum degree was controlled at 10Pa, and the reaction was kept warm. When the acid value reached 33 When the content of triphenylethylphosphonium bromide is about 0.12g, a curing accelerator is added; the temperature is lowered, and the material is discharged to obtain a tin-free and environmentally friendly polyester resin.

[0021] Embodiment 4:

[0022] 38g neopentyl glycol, 50g terephthalic acid or 11g 2.5-furandicarboxylic acid, 0.1g catalyst bismuth isooctanoate, 0.28g catalyst 4-dimethylaminopyridine, 0.3g hindered phenol antioxidant 1076, 0.27g phosphite antioxidant 168 were added to the reactor, nitrogen was introduced, the temperature was raised while stirring, and the reaction was carried out at 170°C for 1.5h; the vacuum degree was controlled at 20Pa, the temperature was raised to 245°C, and the reaction was carried out for 4h, and the water generated by the esterification reaction was discharged. When the acid value reached 11 mgKOH / g, the temperature was reduced to 225°C, 14g acidolysis agent isophthalic acid and 5g tris (2-hydroxyethyl) benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate were added, and the reaction was kept warm; when the acid value reached 44mgKOH / g, the temperature was raised to 230°C, the vacuum degree was controlled at 20Pa, and the reaction was kept warm. When the acid value reached 38 When the content of triphenylethylphosphonium bromide is about 0.1g, the curing accelerator is added; the temperature is lowered, and the material is discharged to obtain a tin-free and environmentally friendly polyester resin.

[0023] Embodiment 5:

[0024] 40g neopentyl glycol, 53g terephthalic acid or 12g 2.5-furandicarboxylic acid, 0.1g catalyst bismuth isooctanoate, 0.25g catalyst 4-dimethylaminopyridine, 0.3g hindered phenol antioxidant 1076, 0.22g phosphite antioxidant 168 were added to the reactor, nitrogen was introduced, the temperature was raised while stirring, and the reaction was carried out at 170°C for 1.5h; the vacuum degree was controlled at 20Pa, the temperature was raised to 240°C, the reaction was carried out for 4h, the water generated by the esterification reaction was discharged, and when the acid value reached 11 mgKOH / g, the temperature was reduced to 215°C, 14g acidolysis agent isophthalic acid and 6g tris (2-hydroxyethyl) benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate were added, and the reaction was kept warm; when the acid value reached 40mgKOH / g, the temperature was raised to 230°C, the vacuum degree was controlled at 20Pa, the reaction was kept warm, and when the acid value reached 33 When the content of triphenylethylphosphonium bromide is about 0.1g, the curing accelerator is added; the temperature is lowered, and the material is discharged to obtain a tin-free and environmentally friendly polyester resin.

[0025] Comparative Example 1:

[0026] 38g neopentyl glycol, 55g terephthalic acid, 10g 2.5-furandicarboxylic acid, 0.4g catalyst monobutyl tin oxide, 0.3g hindered phenol antioxidant 1076, 0.23g phosphite antioxidant 168 were added to the reactor, nitrogen was introduced, the temperature was raised while stirring, and the reaction was carried out at 165°C for 1.5h; the vacuum degree was controlled at 20Pa, the temperature was raised to 240°C, and the reaction was carried out for 6h, and the water generated by the esterification reaction was discharged. When the acid value reached 16 mgKOH / g, the temperature was reduced to 225°C, 14g acidolysis agent isophthalic acid and 2g tris (2-hydroxyethyl) benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate were added, and the reaction was kept warm; when the acid value reached 40 mgKOH / g, the temperature was raised to 235°C, the vacuum degree was controlled at 20Pa, and the reaction was kept warm; when the acid value reached 33 When the content of triphenylethylphosphonium bromide is about 0.1g, the curing accelerator is added; the temperature is lowered, and the material is discharged to obtain a tin-free and environmentally friendly polyester resin.

[0027] Comparative Example 2:

[0028] 38g neopentyl glycol, 55g terephthalic acid, 10g 2.5-furandicarboxylic acid, 0.1g catalyst bismuth isooctanoate, 0.3g catalyst 4-dimethylaminopyridine, 0.3g hindered phenol antioxidant 1076, 0.23g phosphite antioxidant 168 were added to the reactor, nitrogen was introduced, the temperature was raised while stirring, and the reaction was carried out at 165°C for 1.5h; the vacuum degree was controlled at 20Pa, the temperature was raised to 240°C, and the reaction was carried out for 6h, and the water generated by the esterification reaction was discharged. When the acid value reached 16 mgKOH / g, the temperature was reduced to 225°C, 14g acidolysis agent isophthalic acid was added, and the reaction was kept warm; when the acid value reached 40 mgKOH / g, the temperature was raised to 235°C, the vacuum degree was controlled at 20Pa, and the reaction was kept warm; when the acid value reached 33 When the content of triphenylethylphosphonium bromide is about 0.1g, the curing accelerator is added; the temperature is lowered, and the material is discharged to obtain a tin-free and environmentally friendly polyester resin.

[0029] Comparative Example 3:

[0030] 38g neopentyl glycol, 55g terephthalic acid, 10g 2.5-furandicarboxylic acid, 0.1g catalyst bismuth isooctanoate, 0.3g catalyst 4-dimethylaminopyridine, 0.3g hindered phenol antioxidant 1076, 0.23g phosphite antioxidant 168 were added to the reactor, nitrogen was introduced, the temperature was raised while stirring, and the reaction was carried out at 165°C for 1.5h; the vacuum degree was controlled at 20Pa, the temperature was raised to 240°C, and the reaction was carried out for 6h, and the water generated by the esterification reaction was discharged. When the acid value reached 16 mgKOH / g, the temperature was reduced to 225°C, 14g acidolysis agent isophthalic acid and 2g trimethylolpropane were added, and the reaction was kept warm; when the acid value reached 40 mgKOH / g, the temperature was raised to 235°C, the vacuum degree was controlled at 20Pa, and the reaction was kept warm. When the acid value reached 33 When the content of triphenylethylphosphonium bromide is about 0.1g, the curing accelerator is added; the temperature is lowered, and the material is discharged to obtain a tin-free and environmentally friendly polyester resin.

[0031] Observe the appearance color of the polyester resin.

[0032] Refer to GB / T 6743-2008 standard to test the acid value of polyester resin.

[0033] The viscosity of the polyester resin was tested using a viscometer with the temperature set at 200°C. After the temperature stabilized, a polyester resin sample was taken and placed in the center of the test table of the viscometer for viscosity measurement.

[0034] The polyester sample was tested by differential scanning calorimetry. 10 mg of polyester resin sample was weighed and placed on the stage. After setting the parameters in the program, DSC measurement was performed. The measurement temperature range was 25-100°C and the heating rate was 10°C / min. The test results are shown in Table 1.

[0035] Table 1 Polyester resin performance test

[0036]

[0037] After testing, each embodiment uses bismuth catalysts such as bismuth isooctanoate and 4-dimethylaminopyridine to form a composite catalyst, and the prepared polyester resin has a good and moderate acid value and viscosity, and the color is lighter, showing grayish white. At the same time, the glass transition temperature reaches 67.5-75.1°C, and the heat resistance is good. This is mainly because tris (2-hydroxyethyl) benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate contains multiple hydroxyl polymerization sites and a heat-resistant benzene ring structure, which is cross-linked to the polyester resin molecule, which can improve the glass transition temperature and thermal stability of the resin.

[0038] In Comparative Example 1, monobutyltin oxide was used as a catalyst, and the obtained polyester resin was darker in color and light yellow.

[0039] Comparative Example 2 did not add tris(2-hydroxyethyl)benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate, and Comparative Example 3 added trimethylolpropane. Both had lower glass transition temperatures and thermal stability.

[0040] According to the national standard GB / T 19277-2003, the biodegradability of polyester resin was tested by composting method. The test results are shown in Table 2.

[0041] Table 2 Degradation performance test

[0042]

[0043] After testing, compared with Comparative Examples 2 and 3, Examples 1-5 added tris(2-hydroxyethyl)benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate, and the prepared polyester resin has a higher biodegradation rate and biodegradability, mainly because tris(2-hydroxyethyl)benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate itself contains three ester groups, and multiple hydroxyl groups react with dibasic acids to generate ester groups, thereby increasing the ester group content of the polyester resin, which is beneficial to improving the biodegradability of the polyester resin, and tris(2-hydroxyethyl)benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate is cross-linked to the polyester resin molecular chain. When its three ester groups are degraded, the cross-linked molecular chains of the polyester resin can be destroyed, accelerating the degradation rate of the polyester resin, thereby showing a higher biodegradability.

Claims

1. Use of tris(2-hydroxyethyl)benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate in improving the glass transition temperature and biodegradability of tin-free environmentally friendly polyester resin, characterized in that: The preparation process of the tin-free environmentally friendly polyester resin comprises: adding diol, dibasic acid, catalyst and antioxidant into a reaction kettle, introducing nitrogen, stirring and heating, reacting at 165-175° C. for 1-1.5 hours; vacuumizing, heating to 235-245° C., reacting for 4-6 hours, discharging water generated by esterification reaction, when the acid value reaches 11-16 mg KOH / g, reducing the temperature to 215-225° C., adding an acidolysis agent, and keeping the temperature for reaction; when the acid value reaches 40-44 mg KOH / g, heating to 230-235° C., vacuumizing, and keeping the temperature for reaction; when the acid value reaches 33-38 mg KOH / g, adding a curing accelerator; cooling, discharging, and obtaining the tin-free environmentally friendly polyester resin; The acidolysis agent is isophthalic acid and tris(2-hydroxyethyl)benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate; The catalyst is one of bismuth isooctanoate, bismuth laurate, bismuth cyclohexaneate, and 4-dimethylaminopyridine; The amount of the diol is 38-42 parts by weight, the dibasic acid is 60-68 parts by weight, the antioxidant is 0.5-0.6 parts by weight, the catalyst is 0.3-0.45 parts by weight, the acidolysis agent is 16-20 parts by weight, and the onium salt curing accelerator is 0.1-0.12 parts by weight; The diol is neopentyl glycol; The structure of tris(2-hydroxyethyl)benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate is as follows: 。 2. The use according to claim 1, characterized in that The dibasic acid is any one or a combination of terephthalic acid or 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid.

3. The use according to claim 1, characterized in that The antioxidant is any one or a combination of hindered phenol antioxidants and phosphite antioxidants.

4. The use according to claim 1, characterized in that The curing accelerator is triphenylethylphosphonium bromide.

5. The use according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vacuum degree of the vacuum pumping is controlled to be 10-20Pa.

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