Abstract: An aromatic polyester copolymer consisting of 10 to 90 mol % of a recurring unit of the formula: ##STR1## and 90 to 10 mol % of a recurring unit of the formula: ##STR2## and having a logarithmic viscosity number of at least 0.3 as measured in a mixture of phenol and tetrachloroethane (6:4 in weight ratio) at a concentration of 1 g/100 cc at 25.degree. C. and having a terminal carboxyl content of about 80 mol eq./ton or less. This aromatic polyester copolymer has high durability under dry and moist heat as well as high resistance to water crazing and hence can be fabricated into useful articles by various molding techniques.

Abstract: A resin composition consisting essentially of (A) an aromatic polyester-polycarboxylic anhydride and (B) a polyamide. An article molded from the resin composition exhibits high heat resistance, mechanical properties and moldability. It is particularly resistant to cracking upon impact and is also resistant to breaking at a thin-walled portion.

Abstract: A fire-retardant resin composition comprising(A) an aromatic copolyester derived from (1) a mixture of terephthalic acid and isophthalic acid and/or the functional derivatives thereof and (2) a bisphenol and/or the functional derivatives thereof;(B) a polyamide; and(C) an aromatic halogen compound; with component (C) being present in a higher concentration in component (A) than in component (B). Molded articles prepared from the resin composition have superior mechanical properties, thermal stability, chemical properties and fire retardancy.

Abstract: An aromatic copolyester composition comprising (A) an aromatic copolyester derived from terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid and/or a bisphenol and (B) a metal salt of an organic carboxylic acid, which is suitable for preparation of molded articles having superior mechanical properties and fire retardancy as well as superior thermal stability and reduced crazing.

Abstract: A resin composition consisting essentially of(A) an aromatic copolyester derived from (1) a mixture of terephthalic acid and isophthalic acid and/or the functional derivatives thereof and (2) a bisphenol and/or the functional derivatives thereof;(B) a polyamide; and(C) a compound of a metal of Groups IVB, VB, VIB, VIIB, VIII, IB, IIB, IIIA, IVA or VA of the Periodic Table.An article molded from the resin composition exhibits high heat resistance, mechanical properties and moldability. It is particularly resistant to cracking upon impact, and is also resistant to breaking at a thin walled portion.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising(A) an aromatic copolyester derived from (i) a mixture of terephthalic acid and isophthalic acid and/or the functional derivatives thereof and (ii) a bisphenol and/or the functional derivatives thereof;(B) a polyamide; and(C) an ionomer.Molded articles prepared from the resin composition exhibit superior thermal stability, mechanical properties and molding characteristics, especially superior impact characteristics and relatively thin molded articles are resistant to flexing.

Abstract: A fire-retardant resin composition comprising(A) an aromatic copolyester derived from(1) a mixture of terephthalic acid and isophthalic acid or the functional derivatives thereof and(2) a bisphenol or the functional derivatives thereof,(B) a polyamide,(C) a polyalkylene phenylene ester or a polyalkylene phenylene ester ether and(D) an aromatic halogen compound. The resin composition has superior moldability, and molded articles prepared from the resin composition have superior chemical properties, thermal stability, mechanical properties and fire retardancy. The resin composition may additionally contain (E) a fire-retardant assistant.

Abstract: An aromatic copolyester composition comprising (A) an aromatic copolyester derived from terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid and a bisphenol and (B) a phosphorus-containing compound represented by the general formula (II) ##STR1## wherein n is 0 or an integer of 1 to 3, and R is an alkyl group containing 1 to 18 carbon atoms, in which one or more of the hydrogen atoms of the alkyl group may be replaced by a halogen atom or a hydrocarbon group.Molded products obtained from the aromatic copolyester composition have markedly reduced coloration and reduced occurrence of water crazing.