Abstract: A process for producing terephthalic acid in a TPA facility, polyethylene terephthalate in a PET facility, and containers in a forming facility in which the distance between the TPA facility and the forming facility is less than about 10 miles. There is also described a process for transporting a wet mixture of TPA particles via a convey system to a PET facility. In contrast to traditional processing schemes, the processing steps can be located proximate to each other and can be integrated to eliminate certain intermediate processing steps such as, for example, purification, heating, cooling, and drying.

Abstract: An integrated facility for the production of polyester and polyester containing products. In one embodiment, the integrated production facility manufactures terephthalic acid (TPA), which is utilized to produce polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and PET containing beverage containers. In contrast to traditional processing schemes, the processing steps of the integrated production facility can be located proximate each other and can be integrated to eliminate certain intermediate processing steps such as, for example, purification, heating, cooling, and drying.

Abstract: A composition and method for grooming the hair are disclosed. The composition is soluble in water and mixtures of alcohol and water, and comprises a linear polyester derived from(A) at least one dicarboxylic acid,(B) at least one diol, at least 20 mole percent of said diol component being a poly(ethylene glycol) having the formulaH--OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --nOHwherein n is an integer of from two to about ten, and(C) a difunctional monomer containing a -SO.sub.3 M group attached to an aromatic nucleus, wherein M is hydrogen or a metal ion.A preferred polyester is prepared from isophthalic acid, the sodium salt of 5-sulfoisophthalic acid, and a glycol component, at least a substantial portion of which is diethylene glycol. The composition may be used in solution, or blended with other compositions for use as a mixture therewith. Conventional additives, such as plasticizers, stabilizers, etc., may also be used.