Abstract: Curable liquid compositions are described which comprise a thermosetting resin with an acid number of about 40 or greater and an initiator selected from peroxyketals, ketone peroxides, and alkyl hydroperoxides.

Abstract: This invention involves a curable liquid mixture comprising (a) a polyester of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein n has an average value between about 1.

Abstract: Described herein is a molding composition comprising: ##STR1## wherein n is a number having an average value of about 1.5 to less than about 4, m is equal to the free valence of R less the average value of n, R is the hydroxyl-free residue of an organic polyol which contained from 2 to 4, inclusive, hydroxyl groups, OH, in formula (I), (b) maleic anhydride, (c) an epoxide containing two or more 1,2-epoxide radicals, (d) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer which forms a liquid homogeneous mixture with the half ester, maleic anhydride and epoxide, and (e) one or more reinforcing fibers having a melting point or a glass transition temperature above about 130.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention comprises a polymerizable liquid mixture of (a) a half ester characterized by the following empirical formula: ##STR1## wherein n is a number having an average value of about 1.5 to less than about 4, m is equal to the free valence of R less the average value of n, R is the hydroxyl-free residue of an organic polyol which contained from 2 to 4, inclusive, hydroxyl groups, OH, in formula (I) (b) maleic anhydride, (c) an epoxide containing two or more 1,2-epoxide radicals, (d) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer which forms a liquid homogeneous mixture with the half ester, maleic anhydride and epoxide, and (e) a basic compound.

Abstract: This invention involves a curable molding composition comprising a mixture of (a) a polyester of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein n has an average value between about 1.

Abstract: This invention comprises a polymerizable composition of a liquid mixture of (a) an unsaturated polyester, (b) a half ester characterized by the following empirical formula: ##STR1## wherein n is a number having an average value of about 1.5 to less than about 4, m is equal to the free valence of A less the average value of n, A is the hydroxyl-free residue of an organic polyol which contained from 2 to 4, inclusive, hydroxyl groups, OH, in formula (I), (c) maleic anhydride and (d) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer. This composition is suitable for use in the manufacture of fiber reinforced plastic compositions.

Abstract: Polyarylates derived from a mixture of iso- and terephthalic acids and 4,4'-biphenol and bisphenol A were found to afford melt stable polyesters having good solvent and stress crack resistance.

Abstract: The invention comprises a homogeneous liquid mixture of (a) a half ester of an organic polyol characterized by the following empirical formula: ##STR1## wherein n is a number having an average value of about 1.8 to less than about 4, m is equal to the free valence of R less the average value of n, R is the hydroxyl-free residue of an organic polyol which contained from 2 to 4, inclusive, hydroxyl groups, OH, in formula (I), (b) maleic anhydride, (c) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer which forms a liquid homogeneous mixture with and is copolymerizable with the half ester and maleic anhydride, and (d) a basic compound.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a half ester characterized by the following empirical formula: ##STR1## wherein n is a number having an average value of 1.7 to 2, and m is equal to 2-n. Also described herein is a composition comprising said half ester, maleic anhydride and an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, wherein at least 75 mole percent of the half ester is in the maleate form.

Abstract: High molecular weight, thermally stable polyarylates are prepared directly from dihydric phenols, aromatic dibasic acids and a chlorinating agent without isolating an acyl halide intermediate. An organic phosphite can be added to reduce color formation.