Abstract: This invention relates to an aqueous dispersion of a water-dissipatable polyester and a styrenated acrylic copolymer in combination with either an acrylic polymer or a hydantoin-formaldehyde resin.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion comprising a polyester having repeat units from at least one difunctional sulfomonomer containing at least one metal sulfonate group attached to an aromatic nucleus wherein the functional groups are carboxyl or hydroxyl, and a polymer having repeat units from styrene or one or more derivatives of styrene, hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylate, wherein this polymer is formed from monomers polymerized in an aqueous dispersion of said polyesters.

Abstract: This invention concerns a process for preparing diketones and keto-acids by reacting a dicarboxylic acid and an aromatic compound in the presence of an alkylsulfonic acid such as methanesulfonic acid and a phosphorus pentoxide. The diketones and keto-acids can be used to prepare polyketones which are useful as molding plastics, coatings, films, fibers, and the like.

Abstract: A solution phase process for making peptides having biological activity or peptide intermediates which can be used to prepare peptides having biological activity is described. The process involves the condensation reaction of two peptide fragments.

Abstract: This invention relates to binary blends of cellulose esters and aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters, cellulose esters and aliphatic polyesters as well as ternary blends of cellulose esters and/or aliphatic polyesters and/or aliphatic aromatic copolyesters and/or polymeric compounds as well as fibers, molded objects, and films prepared therefrom.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing an alkylsulfonic anhydride comprising contacting(A) a dehydrated phosphoric acid with(B) an alkylsulfonic acid having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, under conditions of temperature and pressure to result in the substituted absence of phosphoric/alkylsulfonic mixed anhydride and production of a mixture of alkylsulfonic acid and its corresponding anhydride at a conversion of at least 10% of alkylsulfonic acid to the corresponding alkylsulfonic anhydride.

Abstract: Water soluble cellulose acetoacetates prepared by contacting a cellulose material with diketene, an alkyl acetoacetate, 2,2,6-trimethyl-4H-1,3-dioxin-4-one or a mixture thereof in a solvent system comprising lithium chloride plus a carboxamide. Compositions containing the cellulose acetoacetates and, optionally, a crosslinking agent are useful for coatings applications.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel species of cellulose acetate butyrates and propionates that have significant surface activity. The cellulose acetate butyrate/propionate contains 9-16 wt. % butyryl or propionyl, 6-11 wt. % acetyl, and 12-15 wt. % hydroxyl.

Abstract: Electrochemical process for preparing diaryliodonium salts using a single compartment and a carbon anode. The process has high current efficiency and, optionally, increased para, para' regioselectivity. The process proceeds in the presence of a solvent such as acetic acid and an electrolyte such as a compound of fluorine or sulfuric acid.

Abstract: This invention relates to molding compositions comprising:(a) from about 15 to about 85 percent by weight of a polyamide having an inherent viscosity of about 0.6 to about 2.5 dl/g,(b) from about 15 to about 85 percent by weight of a copolyester, having an inherent viscosity of about 0.5 to about 1.0 dl/g, comprising repeat units of terephthalic acid, ethylene glycol, and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, and(c) from about 5 to about 30 percent by weight of a combination of at least two impact modifiers are selected from the group consisting of maleated and unmaleated ethylene-propylene rubbers wherein at least one said impact modifier is maleated.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polymer blend comprising water-dissipatable, sulfonate containing, a hydantoin-formaldehyde resin.

Abstract: Disclosed are polymer blends of polyesters or polyesteramides and a polymer containing an acrylamide sulfonate monomer. The blends are preferably prepared by polymerizing monomers in the presence of the polyester or polyesteramide. The blends impart superior freeze-thaw stability to aqueous compositions such as inks.

Abstract: Coating compositions containing medium density, low molecular weight polyethylene wax and a tackifying resin. The coating composition coats a fertilizer core such as urea to result in an improved fertilizer release profile.

Abstract: This invention relates to an injection molding composition having a melt viscosity lower than about 2000 poise at 1500/sec. shear rate at a temperature of about 275.degree. C., and an excellent stiffness of at least 200,000 psi, comprising:from about 10 to about 90% of a polyester comprising repeat units from terephthalic acid, ethylene glycol, and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, andfrom about 10 to about 90% styrene copolymer comprising repeat units from about 5 to about 35 mole percent of methyl methacrylate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid crystalline polyesters which have surprisingly low isotropic transition temperatures. The invention further relates to a new process for preparing containers which have more uniform properties made from certain liquid crystalline polyesters. Also, the present invention relates to molded objects comprising certain liquid crystalline polyesters. The liquid crystalline polyesters disclosed herein are derived from 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, 4,4'-biphenol, hydroquinone, and p-hydroxybenzoic acid.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for preparing a treated blend which contains pigment material dispersed in a continuous phase of water and a polyester material. The invention also concerns compositions prepared from such process. The polyester material of the treated blend is linear, contains a sulfomonomer, and has an average particle size of less than 1 .mu.m.

Abstract: The addition of selected combinations of aliphatic and aromatic phosphite compounds to polyester or copolyester blends with polycarbonate results in unexpected improvements to the properties of resulting molding compositions. The molding compositions comprise:(a) 10-90% by weight of a polyester or a copolyester, comprising:repeat units from at least one aromatic, aliphatic, or alicyclic dicarboxylic acid, wherein the aromatic portion of said aromatic dicarboxylic acid has 6-20 carbon atoms, and wherein the aliphatic or alicyclic portion of said aliphatic or alicyclic dicarboxylic acid has 3-20 carbon atoms, andrepeat units from at least one aliphatic glycol having 2-20 carbon atoms;(b) 90-10% by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate of 4,4-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol-A); and(c) 0.1 to about 2% by weight of a combination of aliphatic and aromatic phosphite compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermoplastic molding compositions comprising the following:(a) about 5 to about 95% by weight of a polyester or a polyester, comprising: repeat units derived from terephthalic acid, ethylene glycol, and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol wherein the mole ratio of ethylene glycol to 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol is from 66:34 to 98:2, said polyester having an I.V. of about 0.3 dL/g to about 1.2 dL/g, and(b) about 5 to about 95% by weight of a polyphenylene ether.The compositions are useful for producing clear articles by injection molding or extrusion.

Abstract: This invention relate to a reinforced molding composition comprising a polyester or copolyester further comprising repeat units derived from terephthalic acid and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol having an inherent viscosity of from about 0.5 to 1.0 g/dL and about 1-10% by weight of the total composition of a low molecular weight polyester glutarate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing aqueous blends of compatible polyesters and acrylic polymers that avoids the need for surfactants. The polyesters contain at least 12 mol % of a sulfomonomer. The aqueous blends are useful in coatings and ink applications.