Abstract: A process for preparing a thermoplastic copolyester which comprises repeating units derived from an aliphatic glycol, an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, and the monomer of formula (I): wherein n=2, 3 or 4, and wherein comonomer (I) constitutes a proportion of the glycol fraction of the copolyester, wherein the process comprises the steps of: (i) reacting said aliphatic glycol with said aromatic dicarboxylic acid to form a bis(hydroxyalkyl)-ester of said aromatic dicarboxylic acid; and (ii) reacting said bis(hydroxyalkyl)-ester of said aromatic dicarboxylic acid with the monomer (I) under conditions of elevated temperature and pressure in the presence of a catalyst, wherein the monomer (I) is present in a range of from 5% to about 20 mol % of the glycol fraction of the copolyester, wherein the aromatic dicarboxylic acid is selected from naphthalene dicarboxylic acid and terephthalic acid, and wherein the aliphatic glycol is ethylene glycol.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are film, fiber, molding composition and molded article including copolyesters that exhibit improved heat-resistance and thermo-mechanical stability. The copolyester is derived from an aliphatic glycol, an aromatic dicarboxylic acid selected from naphthalene dicarboxylic acid and terephthalic acid, and 5-50 mol % (based on 100 mole % of all glycols) of an additional monomer, bis(2-hydroxyalkyl)-2,2?-(1,4-phenylene)bis(1,3-dioxoisoindoline-5-carboxylate). The aromatic dicarboxylic acid is at least one of naphthalene dicarboxylic acid and terephthalic acid and the aliphatic glycol is selected from C2, C3 or C4 aliphatic diols. Furthermore, the copolyesters have crystallinity of at least 10%.

Abstract: A copolyester includes repeating units derived from an aliphatic glycol, terephthalic acid, and the monomer of formula (I): wherein n=2, 3 or 4; Z is C?O; comonomer (I) constitutes a proportion of the glycol fraction of the copolyester and is present in a range of from about 5 to about 15 mol % of the glycol fraction of the copolyester; wherein said copolyester is semi-crystalline. A process tor making the copolyester includes annealing a copolyester of formula (I) at 20-80° C. below the crystalline melting point (Tm) and above the glass transition temperature (Tg).

Abstract: A copolyester includes repeating units derived from an aliphatic glycol, terephthalic acid, and the monomer of formula (I): wherein n=2, 3 or 4; Z is C?O, comonomer (I) constitutes a proportion of the glycol fraction of the copolyester and is present in a range of from about 5 to about 15 mol % of the glycol fraction of the copolyester; wherein said copolyester is semi-crystalline. A process tor making the copolyester includes annealing a copolyester of formula (I) at 20-80° C. below the crystalline melting point (Tm) and above the glass transition temperature (Tg).

Abstract: A semi-crystalline biaxially oriented film comprising a copolyester which comprises repeating units derived from an aliphatic glycol, an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, and the monomer of formula (I): (I) wherein n=2, 3 or 4, Z is C?O, and wherein comonomer (I) constitutes a proportion of the glycol fraction of the copolyester and is present in an amount of at least about 4 mol % of the glycol fraction of the copolyester.

Abstract: A copolyester comprising repeating units derived from an aliphatic glycol, an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, and the monomer of formula (I): (Formula (I)) wherein n=2, 3 or 4, and wherein comonomer (I) constitutes a proportion of the glycol fraction of the copolyester; and a film, fibre or moulding composition or moulded article comprising said copolyester.

Abstract: A film comprising a copolyester wherein said copolyester comprises repeating units derived from an aliphatic glycol, an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, and a comonomer (M) selected from the group consisting of N,N?-bis-(2-hydroxyalkyl)-bicyclo-[2,2,2]-oct-7-ene-2,3,5,6-tetracarboxylic diimide (BODI) and 2-hydroxyalkyl-2-[p-(2-hydroxyethoxycarbonyl)phenyl]-1,3-dioxo-2H-isoindole-5-carboxylate (DOIC), wherein the number of carbon atoms is the 2-hydroxyalkyl group is 2, 3 or 4, and wherein comonomer (M) constitutes a proportion of the glycol fraction of the copolyester.

Abstract: A film comprising a copolyester wherein said copolyester comprises repeating units derived from an aliphatic glycol, an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, and a comonomer (M) selected from the group consisting of N,N?-bis-(2-hydroxyalkyl)-bicyclo-[2,2,2]-oct-7-ene-2,3,5,6-tetracarboxylic diimide (BODI) and 2-hydroxyalkyl-2-[p-(2-hydroxyethoxycarbonyl)phenyl]-1,3-dioxo-2H-isoindole-5-carboxylate (DOIC), wherein the number of carbon atoms is the 2-hydroxyalkyl group is 2, 3 or 4, and wherein comonomer (M) constitutes a proportion of the glycol fraction of the copolyester.

Abstract: A copolyester comprising repeating units derived from an aliphatic glycol, an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, and the monomer of formula (I): (Formula (I)) wherein n=2, 3 or 4, Z is S(?O)2, and wherein comonomer (I) constitutes a proportion of the glycol fraction of the copolyester; and films, fibers, molding compositions or molded articles comprising said copolyester.

Abstract: A semi-crystalline biaxially oriented film comprising a copolyester which comprises repeating units derived from an aliphatic glycol, an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, and the monomer of formula (I): (I) wherein n=2, 3 or 4, Z is C?0, and wherein comonomer (I) constitutes a proportion of the glycol fraction of the copolyester and is present in an amount of at least about 4 mol % of the glycol fraction of the copolyester.

Abstract: A copolyester comprising repeating units derived from an aliphatic glycol, an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, and the monomer of formula (I): (Formula (I)) wherein n=2, 3 or 4, Z is S(?O)2, and wherein comonomer (I) constitutes a proportion of the glycol fraction of the copolyester; and films, fibres, moulding compositions or moulded articles comprising said copolyester.

Abstract: A polyester film comprising a copolyester which comprises repeating units derived from an aliphatic glycol, an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, and the monomer of formula (I): wherein n=2, 3 or 4, and wherein comonomer (I) constitutes a proportion of the glycol fraction of the copolyester.

Abstract: A copolyester comprising repeating units derived from an aliphatic glycol, naphthalene-dicarboxylic acid, and the monomer of formula (I) wherein n=2, 3 or 4, and films, fibres, moulding compositions and moulded articles made therefrom.

Abstract: A copolyester comprising repeating units derived from an aliphatic glycol, terephthalic acid, and the monomer of formula (I): wherein n=2, 3 or 4, and films, fibres, moulding compositions and moulded articles made therefrom.

Abstract: A breathable, heat-sealable composite film comprising first and second layers of polymeric material wherein (i) the polymeric material of the first layer comprises copolyester comprising monomeric units derived from one or more diol(s); one or more dicarboxylic acid(s); and one or more poly(alkylene oxide)glycol(s); and (ii) the second layer is a heat-sealable polymeric layer, and a process for the production thereof.

Abstract: A copolyester comprising repeating units derived from an aliphatic glycol, terephthalic acid, and the monomer of formula (I): wherein n=2, 3 or 4, and films, fibres, moulding compositions and moulded articles made therefrom.

Abstract: A copolyester comprising repeating units derived from an aliphatic glycol, naphthalene-dicarboxylic acid, and the monomer of formula (I) wherein n=2, 3 or 4, and films, fibres, moulding compositions and moulded articles made therefrom.

Abstract: A radio-frequency (RF) responsive tag comprising a heat-sealing substrate comprising a polyester layer, and an antenna comprising a pattern of conductive material wherein said conductive material is in direct contact with a heat-sealing surface of the substrate, and wherein the shrinkage of the heat-sealing substrate is less than 5% at 190° C. over 30 minutes; a method of manufacture of said RF-response tag.

Abstract: A breathable, heat-sealable, composite film comprising a perforated polymeric substrate layer having a first and second surface and disposed on a surface of the substrate layer an unperforated barrier layer wherein: (i) the thickness of the unperforated barrier layer is no more than about 12 pm; and (ii) the perforated substrate layer has a degree of perforation of from about 0.1 to about 78%, wherein the perforations have an average diameter of between 0.05 and 1.5 mm; and a process for the production thereof, suitable for use in the packaging of freshly cut plants such as flowers, vegetables, fruits and salads.

Abstract: A breathable, heat-sealable composite film comprising first and second layers of polymeric material wherein (i) the polymeric material of the first layer comprises copolyester comprising monomeric units derived from one or more diol(s); one or more dicarboxylic acid(s); and one or more poly(alkylene oxide)glycol(s); and (ii) the second layer is a heat-sealable polymeric layer, and a process for the production thereof.