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United States Patent 3,344,121 ELASTIC THERMOPLASTIC POLYESTERURE- THANES PREPARED FROM (A) A POLY- ESTER, (B) AN ALIPHATTC DHSQCYANATE, Y (C) A DIOL, AND OPTIONALLY (D) A TRIOL IN A CHLQRINATED ARQMATIC SOLVENT Jean Auguste Phelisse, Michel Marie Roland Salmon,
and Jean Fleur-y Marius Varagnat, Lyon, France, assignors to Rhone-Poulenc S.A., Paris, France, a corporation of France No Drawing. Filed May 6, 1964, Ser. No. 365,523 Claims priority, application France, May 7, 1963, 933,942, Patent 1,368,153 8 Claims. (Cl. 260-75) The present invention relates to new elastic thermoplastic polyester urethanes and to their production.
It is known to make elastomeric polyester urethanes and polyether urethanes by treating a polyester having terminal hydroxyl groups or a polyether with two molecules of an aromatic diisocyanate to give a prepolymer having terminal isocyanate groups, and then to chainextend the relatively short chains of the resulting macrodiisocyanate by treating it in solution with a difunctional reagent which reacts with the isocyanate group, e.g. water, a diol, hydrazine or a diamine. The polymer solutions so obtained are then spun, either by the dry or evaporative process or by the wet process in which the solution is coagulated in a non-solvent. It is also possible to effect the polycondensation or chain-extension with the difunctional reagent after spinning, the solution of the macrodiisocyanate being spun into a coagulation bath which contains the reagent, particularly a diamine.
These methods of spinning solutions have known disadvantages (e.g. the need to recover solvents), which are aggravated by the extremely cohesive nature of the fibres, which necessitates special measures, such as coating with talcum or like material (Rinke, Chimia, vol. 16, page 102 (1962) Another process for the preparation of elastic fibres consists in condensing a diisocyanate with a mixture of a polyether and a diol containing a double bond in a side chain; the polyurethane obtained is then mixed with sulphur and one or more accelerators and made plastic by mixing with a relatively volatile solvent, and the very viscons mass so obtained is extruded through spinnerets. The yarns thus obtained must, however, be vulcanised by heating for some time to 120 to 140 C. This process is therefore also complicated.
It is known from French Patent No. 1,209,717 to cause simultaneous reaction between a diphenylmethane diisocyanate and a mixture of a glycol having 4-10 carbon atoms and a polyester of molecular weight 600 to 1200, prepared by polycondensation of an aliphatic dibasic acid having 4-10 carbon atoms with a diol having 4-10 carbon atoms. The quantity of isocyanate used is equivalent to the number of hydroxyl groups in the polyester and in the diol. The temperature is then held for several hours at 130-140 C., and then the elastomer which is obtained is ground in a rubber mill in order to bring it into a form which can be used. The elastomers obtained can be worked under heat in an extruder, an injection-moulding press or a calendar.
The patent states that when the aromatic diisocyanate is replaced by an aliphatic diisocyanate, particularly hexamethylene diisocyanate, a low polymer is obtained which ICC resembles chewing gum. Now it is known (Rinke, loc. cit., page that the polyester urethanes which are based on aromatic diisocyanates have the disadvantage of becoming coloured under the action of light and require the incorporation of substances which absorb ultra-violet light, this being a disadvantage not possessed by the aliphatic diisocyanates.
It has also been proposed to prepare elastic yarns by spinning molten polyester urethanes (French Patent No. 1,328,121). A polyester with a molecular weight lower than 1400 is condensed with a suitable quantity of a diisocyanate, whereby it remains in the molten state, and then, in a second step, there are added a glycol and further diisocyanate in an excess over the quantity equivalent to the hydroxyl groups present. The polymer obtained is melt spun, and then has to be vulcanised by heating above 100 C. for several hours.
A commercial spinnable polyester urethane referred to by Rinke (loc. cit. and Revue des Produits Chimiques, vol. 65, No. 1298, page 323 (1962)), prepared by the action of a diisocyanate on a mixture of polyester and glycol, likewise contains an excess of diisocyanate with respect to the hydroxyl groups present and has to be thermoset by heating for 72 hours at C. if it is to have the optimum physical properties.
Finally, it is proposed in French Patent No. 1,207,549 to condense diisocyanates with a mixture of a polyester containing 2 or 3 hydroxyl groups, an aliphatic diol in a proportion of 0 to 1 hydroxyl equivalent per polyester hydroxyl, and a triol in a proportion of O to 6 hydroxyl equivalents, the isocyanate groups being added in a proportion of 1.2 to 2.0 groups (thus in excess) for each hydroxyl group which is present. The polyester urethanes obtained in this way serve only for the preparation of coatings which dry in air, and it is not suggested that they have elastic or thermoplastic properties.
It has now been found that it is possible to obtain polyester urethanes which can be melted and spun, and which are stable in the molten state, which do not require any thermal after-treatment after having been shaped and which do not yellow under the action of light, by a very simple process carried out in a single step.
This process consists in condensing, at a temperature above 100 C. in a chlorinated aromatic solvent, inert with respect to isocyanate groups, of boiling point between and 200 C., a mixture of:
(a) 1 molecular proportion of at least one polyester having terminal hydroxyl groups and a molecular weight of 12-00 to 5000, obtained by condensation of at least one aliphatic dibasic acid having 4 to 12 carbon atoms with at least one diol having 2 to 10 carbon atoms;
(b) 2 to 4-, and preferably 3, molecular proportions of at least one diol in which the hydroxyl groups are primary and which comprises more than 3 carbon atoms; and
(c) 0-0.5 molecular proportion of at least one triol in which the hydroxyl groups are primary and/or secondary, and which is soluble at elevated temperatures in the remainder of the reaction mixture, with (d) an aliphatic diisocyanate in a quantity such that the number of isocyanate groups is equivalent to the number of hydroxyl groups present in the mixture The polyesters which can be used as component (a) are prepared from saturated aliphatic dibasic acids having 4 to 12 carbon atoms, i.e. succinic and dodecanedioic acids and usually adipic acid, with diols having 2 to carbon atoms, in which the chain may be interrupted by heteroatoms, such as oxygen and sulphur. The diol is preferably a diprimary diol. Ethylene glycol is suitable, as well as propane-1,3-diol, butane-1,4-diol, dimethyl-2,2-propane-1,3-diol and hexane-1,6-diol. It is also possible to use primary-secondary and disecondary diols which are miscible with diprirnary diols, such as propane 1,2-diol, butane-1,3-diol and butane-2,3-diol. As diols containing heteroatoms, there may be mentioned condensation products of ethylene glycol or propylene glycol, such as diethylene and triethylene glycols and dipropylene and tripropylene glycols.
The acid index of these polyesters should preferably not exceed 5, and the hydroxyl index corresponds to a mean molecular weight of 1200 to 5000.
The glycols which can be used as component (b) can be saturated cycloaliphatic or aliphatic glycols or aromatic glycols. As typical of the first category, there may be mentioned butane-1,4-diol, hexane-1,6diol and octane- 1,8-diol. The diol chain may be interrupted by heteroatoms such as oxygen or sulphur, as in diethylene and triethylene glycols and thiodiglycol. The second category is represented by the bis-(hydroxymethyl)-l,3- and -1,4-cyclohexanes, and the third by the bis-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3- and -1,4-benzenes. Diols with 2 or 3 carbon atoms are not suitable, because they yield polyester urethanes which a are decomposed at the melting temperature.
In the case of the bis-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexanes and butane-1,4-diol, the preferred prooprtions are 3 molecules of diol to 1 molecule of polyester. In the case of the diols having aliphatic chains with more than 4 carbon atoms or aromatic diols, the molecular ratio between diol and polyester can differ from 3. It is possible by systematic tests to establish the optimum proportions.
The triol which can be used as component (c) may have primary and/ or secondary hydroxyl groups. The carbinol groups can be attached to the same carbon atom (as in trimethylolethane and trimethylolpropane) or to different carbon atoms (as in the hexanetriols). The carbinol groups can moreover be separated by one or more heteroatoms (as in triethanolamine). Basic triols containing a nitrogen heteroatom have a catalytic effect on the reaction velocity in addition to a cross-linking effect, particularly when polyesters with an acid index approaching zero are used, that is to say, in the absence of free carboxyl groups which would cancel out the catalytic effect of the basic groups of the triols. When a triol is used in the preparation of the polyester urethane, it may be in amount up to 0.5 mol per mol of polyester, depending partly in the diol used as component (b). Proportions of triols higher than 0.5 mol are not desirable, because they generally cause gelling during the polycondensation. Mixtures of triols can be used.
The diisocyanate which can be used as component ((1) can be an aliphatic diisocyanate, such as hexamethylene diisocyanate, decarnethylene diisocyanate, or dodecamethylene diisocyanate. As has already been stated, the possibility of using aliphatic diisocyanates in place of the arotmatic diisocyanates is a great advantage, because the polyester urethanes prepared from aromatic diisocyanates, which have always been used hitherto for making elastic fibres, become yellow under the action of light and require the incorporation of substances which absorb ultraviolet light. The aliphatic diisocyanates do not have this disadvantage.
The solvent in which the reaction is carried out is an aromatic chlorinated solvent, preferably a chlorinated hydrocarbon such as chlorohenzene or o-dichlorobenzene. Aliphatic chlorinated solvents are unsuitable. The use of a solvent is essential. The usual technique of reacting a di-' isocyanate with a polyester in the melt does not permit of obtaining products which can be melt spun and which have adequate serimetric properties.
The temperature of the reaction in the solvent is above C. When chlorobenzene is used, the operation may, for example, be effected at its boiling point of 132 C.
In order to carry out the process of the invention, the anhydrous reagents can be dissolved in the solvent in concentration from 5 to 50%, the mixture heated, and the reaction followed by determining the proportion of isocyanate groups remaining and the melting point of the polyurethane formed, using a sample freed from solvent. When the isocyanate groups have disappeared, the melting point generally exceeds 200 C.
The duration of the reaction depends on the reagents used and on the temperature. At C. the final stage is reached in approximately 2 to 12 hours. When the reaction is complete, the polycondesnate is separated from the solvent, e.g. by instantaneous evaporation in the form of a spray (spray drying), which enables the product to be directly obtained as a powder. It is also possible to precipitate the polycondensate by adding a non-solvent, e.g. cyclohexane or hexane, when the solvent is chlorobenzene. The polycondensate precipitates as a fine powder, which can be washed .before or after centrifuging, and dried. The condensation process can be carried out discontinuously or continuously. The polyesters and also the diols and triols can be dried, as by azeotropic distillation in the chlorinated solvent, before addition of the diisocyanate.
The polyester urethanes prepared in the manner described are obtained in the form of white amorphous powders. On raising the temperature, they are changed progressively from the solid amorphous state to that of a very viscous liquid. The polymers can be characterised by two temperatures: the trace point, which is the temperature at which a sample of the polymer leaves a trace when it is applied under slight pressure to the smooth surface of a heating bench, and the melting oint, which is the temperature at which a sample of polymer projected onto a Maquenne-Kofier block melts instantaneously. The trace point is a significant property for textile uses. When the trace point is too low, there is a risk of endangering the resistance of fabrics made from the polyester urethane to heat, e.g. when subjected to boiling water, steam, sterilisation, etc. The polyester urethanes of the invention have trace points from 125 to 180 C. and melting points exceeding C.
The polyester urethanes made from unbranched diols are insoluble in the majority of organic solvents, even those which are generally regarded as solvents for polyesters and polyurethanes, such as methylene chloride, chloroform, trichlorethylene, cyclohexane, benzene, toluene, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, ether, dioxane, tetrahydrofuran, pyridine, dimethylformarnide and dimethylsulphoxide. This insolubility in aliphatic chlorinated solvents is an important advantage, since fabrics made from filaments obtained from the polyurethanes of the invention can be degreased with the aid of these solvents.
The new polyester urethanes can be heated in an inert atmosphere and kept at their melting temperature for considerable periods, even exceeding 24 hours, without any noticeable degradation or gelling (which would indicate thermosetting). It is thus possible for the technique of melt spinning to be used quite safely for the formation of fibres.
For the spinning operation, the powder is preferably first converted into granules, which are easier to manipulate, as by pressing, in order to form cylindrical sections with a diameter of a few millimetres, which are then cooled and cut up.
These granules are then melted and spun in known manner; for instance they may be melted in a spinning pot in an inert atmosphere and extruded through a spinneret having one or more holes by gas pressure or a gear pump.
The cooled filaments, which do not cohere, are generally stretched to a suitable degree.
In order to improve the appearance of the fibres, the polymer may be delustred prior to spinning by adding dissolved in chlorobenzene, a small fraction of the chlorobenzene is distilled off to drive off azeotropically any trace of moisture, and then hexane-1,6-diisocyanate is Yarns were prepared from the polyester urethanes of tests 1, 2, 5, 6 and 9 by melt spinning, the spinning temperature being about 20 C. 'below the (instantaneous) melting point. The working characteristics and also the properties of the yarns or filaments thus obtained are given in the following Table II.
The elongation at break and the breaking load were measured on samples elongated at a rate of 400% per minute. The resilience for an elongation of 30% is the ratio, evaluated as a percentage between the work supplied by the yarn in returning to its initial length after an elongation of 30% and the work expended for bringing it to this elongation, the yarn being elongated at a rate of 200% per minute.
The residual elongation after an elongation of 30% is measured 1 minute after completing the resilience cycle. Mx is the load in grams per 100 deniers, necessary for causing an elongation of x%.
TABLE II Starting Material Test No.
1 2 I 6 9 Draw ratio 3 3. 3 2. 7 Count in deniers 92 80 152 Elongation at break, percen 254 200 320 Breaking load, g./den 1. 13 1. 67 1. M in g./10O deniers 19.6 30 7. 9 M 0 in g./100 deniers 39.1 62. 5 11.8 Mine in g./l00 deniers 65. 2 106 20. 4 Resilience for a 30% elongation in percent 53 51 69 Residual elongation after 30% drawing, in percent 1. 2 1. 6 0.8
added. The mixture is then heated under reflux until the isocyanate groups disappear, as determined by tests, this requiring 2 to 12 hours. When the reaction is complete, the product is cooled and cyclohexane is added with stirring until the polyester urethane is completely precipitated, after which it is filtered off, washed with cyclohexane and dried.
Table I shows the concentration by weight of the reagents in the chlorobenzene solution, the nature and the proportions of the reagents, and the trace points and melting points of the polymers which are obtained. In this table, test 9 makes use of a polyester prepared by condensation of adipic acid with a mixture of ethylene glycol and propane-1,2-diol in molecular proportions of 1.5:1. All the other tests are carried out with an ethylene glycol polyadipate.
When tests 7 and 8 are compared with test 3, it will be seen that proportions of 2 or 4 mols of diol instead of 3 mols give a polymer which either melts at a relatively low temperature or gels during the reaction. Comparison of test 10 with the others shows that the addition of a triol improves the properties of the polyester urethanes.
We claim:
1. Thermoplastic elastomeric polyester urethanes which are stable in the molten state, capable of being melt spun, and resistant to discoloration under the action of light, and which are obtained by condensation in a chlorinated aromatic solvent of (a) one molecular proportion of at least one polyester with terminal hydroxyl groups and a molecular weight of 1200 to 5000, obtained by condensation of at least one aliphatic dibasic acid having 4 to- 12 carbon atoms with at least one diol having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and (b) 2 to 4 molecular proportions of at least one diol in which the hydroxyl groups are primary and which has more than 3 carbon atoms, with (c) an aliphatic diisocyanate in amount such that the number of isocyanato groups is equivalent to the number of hydroxyl groups present in the mixture of (a)+(b), and separating the polyester urethane formed from the solvent.
2. Thermoplastic elastomeric polyester urethanes according to claim 1, in which the mol ratio of (a) to (b) is 1:3.
3. Thermoplastic elastomeric polyester urethanes according to claim 2, in the form of shaped articles.
TABLE I Test N o- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Polyester:
Molecular wei ht 1, 900 1, 900 2, 000 2, 600 2, 000 2, 000 2, 000 2, 000 1, 750 2, 000
Acid index" .1 2. 6 2.6 0.6 5. 6 0. 6 0.6 0.6 0.6 1. 34 0.6
Molecules- 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Diol:
Butane-1,4-di0l, mol. 3 T ]13is(hydroxymethyl)1,4-Cyclohexane, mol 3 3 3 3 3 2 4 3 3 Tri-(hydroxymethyl) propane, mol 0.03 0.101 0.198 0. 108 0.198 0.2 0. 096 0 Triethanolamine, mol 0. 1 0. 1 Isocyanate: Hexane-LG-diisocyanate, mol 4. 045 4. 15 4. 3 4.16 4.15 4.15 3. 3 5. 3 4.144 4.0 Concentration by weight of reagents, in percent 17 17 17 20 20 20 16. 5 17 16. 5 15 Product obtained:
Trace point, C 140 160 135 130 125 130 125 Melting point, C- 230 240 240 260 210 200 180 gel 240 4. Thermoplastic elastorneric polyester urethanes according to claim 2 in the form of textile fibres.
5. Thermoplastic elastomeric polyester urethanes according to claim 1, which are obtained by a process in which the said compounds (a) and (b) are condensed also with at most 0.5 mol of at least one triol in which the hydroxyl groups are selected from the class which consists of primary and secondary hydroxyl groups and which is soluble in a solution of the said polyester and the said diol reactants in a chlorinated aromatic solvent inert With respect to isocyanato groups.
6. Thermoplastic elastomeric polyester urethanes according to claim 5, in which the mol ratio of (a) to (b) is 1:3.
7. Thermoplastic elastomeric polyester urethanes according to claim 1 in the form of shaped articles.
8. Thermoplastic elastomeric polyester urethanes according to claim 1 in the form of textile fibres.
References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,621,166 12/1952 Schmidt et al 260- 75 2,729,618 l/19S6 Muller et a1. 260-75 2,753,319 7/ 1956 Brockway 26030.6 2,871,218 1/ 1959 Schollenberger 260-75 2,929,800 3/1960 Hill 26075 3,058,955 10/1962 Neumann et a1 260-77.5 3,114,735 12/1963 Pigott 260-75 3,184,426 4/ 1960 Thoma et a1. 260-308 DONALD E. CZAIA, Primary Examiner.
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- Operations managers: for energy-efficient automobiles; nearly 46,000 in Tennessee make more than $34 per hour
- Machinists: for wind power; nearly 12,000 in Tennessee make more than $17 per hour
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Tennessee could be home to more than 326,000 green jobs, according to a study released today by a group that includes the National Resources Defense Council, the Sierra Club and United Steelworkers.
Tennessee was among 12 states included in the study that examined how existing jobs and workers could fit into an economy focused on environmental sustainability and reducing the threat of climate change.
The study focused on six areas of the economy: building retrofitting, mass transit, energy-efficient automobiles, wind power, solar power and cellulosic biofuels production. The report used 2005 U.S. Census data to estimate the number of workers in each of these occupations and their average wages. The report was compiled by economists at the Political Economy Research Institute at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
"Had this report come out two years ago, I don't think it would have gotten anybody's attention," said Matt Murray, University of Tennessee professor of economics and associate director for the Center for Business and Economic Research.
But given today's gasoline prices and a general awareness of green issues, he said, "the market forces seem ripe for development of these new technologies right here in our own back yard."
The report developed out of what is known as the Blue-Green Alliance, an effort of the United Steel Workers and the Sierra Club to promotegreen jobs across the country.
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The state's current base of jobs in automobile and equipment manufacturing should make it a prime candidate for green jobs requiring similar skill sets, Murray said.
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I just wanted to write and say thank you so much for helping me organise the trip to Sri Lanka and for playing a large part in me choosing to go there! I had the most wonderful month and I couldn't have asked for a better experience, Sri Lanka is absolutely beautiful! I also wanted to let you know that I changed my itinerary whilst I was out there because I found out about all the volunteer opportunities that are available. I asked Dhamikke if I could volunteer at the girls orphanage and he arranged for me to actually live there for a week, it's safe to say this was actually the most extreme part of my trip but it was also the most rewarding experience I have ever had and I couldn't recommend it more if I tried. They really need more volunteers for so many different projects, I know it isn't something you specialise in but if you are even considering it just thought I'd say go for it! I also thoroughly enjoyed working with the turtles down at the beach – we actually got to release 50 baby turtles into the sea whilst I was there which was nothing short of magical. It's something that has been on my bucket list for years and it was just incredible! Basically I wanted to say a huge thank you to you and to Dhamikke and the other coordinators out there for all your help, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Xtreme gap to all of my friends! Best wishes, Rebecca
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It has been more than 80 years in the making but LEGO finally has the movie for which the brand has been yearning.
The LEGO brand values imagination, creativity, fun, learning, caring and quality so the motion picture by Warner Brothers is family-friendly.
Chris Pratt voices Emmet, a construction worker with a generic face who follows all the instructions given to him and that is what he does best. This trait plays a significant role as the movie reaches its climax.
He stumbles upon and befriends Wild Style, aka Lucy (Elizabeth Banks). She was sent by Vitruvius (Morgan Freeman), a blind old man, to find the "Building Master." This master is the prophecy of the LEGO world and this individual will undo all the evil destruction of President Business (Will Ferrell).
President Business has Bad Cop/Good Cop (Liam Neeson) do all of his dirty work. Mr. Business sends him off to stop the duo and retrieve a piece simply known as "the piece of resistance."
Mr. Business needs this last piece to add to his collection, known to the LEGO world as "relics." Along with other household items, such as a dirty Band-Aid, these objects are related to the "man upstairs," whose unseen hand rules the busy little plastic world.
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If viewers expect to see all of their beloved LEGO themed characters, they may be disappointed because this film is solely based on LEGO Construction City toys.
When the movie does show a different character, for example, someone like Gandalf from Lord of the Rings or Michelangelo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, it is only for a few words or a quick glimpse.
No Marvel characters are in the film and given how big Marvel is today that is pretty disappointing.
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The movie is rated PG for mild animated action and humor that can be sensitive for families with toddlers.
For example, when one of Mr. Business' robots asks Batman, "Who are you here to see?" Batman says, "I'm here to see.... your butt!" The LEGO movie hits the heart at the very end and the only animated film I can remember doing that was Pixar's "Toy Story 3."
Overall the movie will please audiences of all ages with plenty of big laughs and smiles for it is a brilliant piece of imagination.
It is recommended to see it in 3D so viewers can have the LEGO pieces popping up right in front of them. This will be two hours worth one's money and time.
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Hotel de la Paix Lausanne
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Hotel location
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|51.12 km/31.8 mi
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|0.59 km/0.4 mi
Hotel description Hotel de la Paix Lausanne
We would like to cordially welcome you to the Hotel de la Paix Lausanne. Golf Hotels are easy to find, but they are not all created equal. Make the right choice and book a room at this attractive hotel to enjoy all of its features and benefits!
Hotel guests can take advantage of our convenient car parking space. Please request when making a booking. A secure area for your bicycles and motorcycles is available.
Hotel guests can receive a daily newspaper for free.
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You can trust the experienced reception staff to take care of your articles of value or you can keep them in the safe in your room. We offer a lift for convenient access to the well-found rooms on the upper floors. Our impressive lobby will start your trip off right.
You can hire a car directly from the hotel during your stay.
Culinary greetings from the kitchen
The hotel includes a bistro - café and restaurant with seats outside. Our hotel's intriguing menu will appeal to our diabetic and our vegetarian visitors.
Where you will stay
We don't want you to feel like your rooms are just a place to sleep. For this reason in every single room we have included a telephone, an air conditioner, a minibar and cable. Our hotel also provides you with your own hand-held blow-dryer. While visiting us, our guests are supplied with a safety deposit box, a radio, a blow-dryer as well as a writing desk that are found in all the hotel rooms. Courtesies, for example pay TV for visual and audio entertainment, are to be found in each room. Internet TV is available in your room. Keep up-to-date on current affairs. You can use the newspaper in your room to catch up on thw international news. An electric kettle is available in each and every hotel room.
Bathrooms feature a shower, a bathtub and a hairdryer.
For the comfort of our guests, all hotel windows are soundproof.
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The images can partly differ from the original. There are 2 restaurants in the hotel: Le Benjamin Bistro & Bar (bistro kitchen) and La Paix Restaurant (French cuisine).
Reception hours
Every day 24 hours
Check-in time:15:00
Check-out time:12:00
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Avenue Benjamin-Constant 5, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
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|Congress center (Palais de Bealieu)
|Tennis court
|Tennis court
|Golf course (Golf de Lausanne)
|City district (Lausanne (Waadt))
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|Airport (Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA))
|Airport (Annecy-Haute-Savoie-Mont Blanc Airport (NCY))
|Airport (Bern Belp Airport (BRN))
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Starting point:The train station is a 7-minute walk or a 5-minute taxi ride away. From Geneva, Berne, Neuchâtel or Zürich by highway: exit Lausanne sud at round about, follow CENTRE and yellow signs: HOTEL... more
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Complimentary daily newspaper
Free WI-FI
Hotel features
- Single rooms: 50
- Double rooms: 59
- Suites: 5
- Junior suites: 5
- Twin rooms: 24
- Triple rooms: 10
- Fire detector
- Pet friendly (19 CHF/night)
- Laundry service
- Secretarial service
- Lift
- Car hire
- Shuttle service to the airport
- Safe at reception
- Quick check-out
- Air conditioning in public places
- Garage
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Easter signs new three-year deal
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February 15, 2012
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Harlequins have tied down England No.8 Nick Easter on a new three-year contract.
The 33-year-old will stay the Twickenham Stoop until the end of the 2014-15 season. The No.8 was part of the England squad that journeyed to New Zealand for the 2011 World Cup but he was one of the high profile omissions in the recent EPS for the 2012 Six Nations.
And Easter has his eyes firmly set on winning more silverware at Quins after lifting the Amlin Challenge Cup last season. "I'm delighted to have re-signed with Harlequins," Easter said. "It is a club that allows you to express yourself on the pitch. We're playing an attractive style of rugby that is not only producing positive results it is also enjoyable to be part of.
"I'm looking forward to contributing to the ongoing success of the team and to winning more silverware for the club and its supporters."
Quins director of rugby Conor O'Shea expects Easter to continue his high standard of performance at the Premiership side and has labelled him the best No.8 in the country.
"I'm sure everyone involved with the club will be delighted that Nick has signed for another three years," O'Shea said. "I believe he is currently the best number 8 in the country. Nick still has a lot that he wants to achieve in the game. Having come to professional rugby later than others, and given the condition he keeps himself in, we believe he will play at the highest level for years to come.
"Players like Brad Thorne, Simon Shaw and Fabien Pelous are examples of what Nick will be for this club and his experience, leadership and above all, rugby will be the key to where we go in coming years."
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The company "Esturiones del Río Negro S.A." has developed in Uruguay the culture of STURGEON (Acispenser baerii and Acispenser ruthenus) well-known as Siberian sturgeon and Sturgeon sterlet respectively. From 1995 the company possesses the facilities located on Dams of Baygorria, in the course of the "Río Negro", in the center of the country. The primary objective of this cultivation was the production of CAVIAR type Oscetra.The process of obtaining caviar, forces the sacrifice of the female sturgeons at the moment and a surplus exists of approximately 50% of males, which has an important volume of usable meat for the human consumption. The investigation is framed in the Program of Linking with the Productive Sector of the Sectorial Commission of Scientific Investigation (CSIC) of the State University of Uruguay. The raw material is immediately filleted without skin, deep frozen to a final temperature of product of –18ºC or less. As a source of smoke was used a mixture of hard and halfhard wood dusts obtained in Uruguay (Lapacho and Eucaliptus). The obtained results have allowed to establish the concentration and the times of salting, the maximum loads in the pilot smokehouse, times of cooking and smoked which determine the quality of the final seafood. It has been completed with the analysis of objective instrumental and sensorial parameters.
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