Continuous polyamide extraction process

摘要

A process for continuous extraction of polyamide particles using a recirculating extractant in a vertical extraction column that is divided into two zones comprises treating the polyamide with an aqueous extractant comprising from 40 to 95% by weight of epsi-caprolactam in a first zone at from 100 to 140° C., and then effecting an aftertreatment with water in a second zone. The caprolactam can then be extracted in a conventional manner. The process provides for economical production of polyamide having a low dimer content.