Abstract: A tire tread composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a vulcanizable elastomer suitable for use in a tire; from about 1 to about 100 parts by weight of a silica reinforcing filler, per 100 parts of the elatomer; and from about 0.1 to 15 parts by weight of an electrically conductive additive containing a poly(alkylene oxide)-containing polymer having a alkali metal salt dissolved therein, per 100 parts of the elastomer provides improved electrical conductivity properties. A pneumatic tire having improved electrostatic dissipation employing the tire tread composition described above and a related method for dissipating electrostatic charges from tires using the tread composition is also discussed.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition having improved adhesion to friable surfaces is provided. The aqueous coating composition includes a plurality of polymeric particles having a particle size of less than 120 nanometers, and containing at least two polymers, one of which contains, as polymerized units, acid functional monomers, water soluble monomers, or both. Optionally, the aqueous coating composition includes a nonionic surfactant. In addition, a method for improving adhesion to friable surfaces by using the aqueous coating compositions of the invention is provided.

Abstract: A formulation based on the PTFE, homopolymer or modified, comprising:

Abstract: Shelf stable liquid overbased calcium carboxylates are prepared by reacting a calcium base with a monocarboxylic acid, and carbonating in the presence of a promoter mixture with a phenol and an alcohol under controlled temperature conditions, to produce shelf stable liquids. Mixed metal stabilizer compositions are prepared by blending the stable liquid calcium carboxylate with a metal carboxylate of zinc, cadmium or tin. The mixed metal carboxylates are also shelf stable and are used for stabilizing halogen-containing polymers to provide heat stability, clarity and improved plate out properties.

Abstract: A method of improving the viscosity stability of an aqueous composition by the addition to the aqueous composition of a mixture of at least one multiphobe and at least one monophobe is disclosed. The method is particularly useful for stabilizing the viscosity of an aqueous composition containing at least one associative thickener, when surfactants or additives containing surfactants, such as for example colorants, particularly at high levels, are added to the aqueous composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ink composition which comprises (a) water, (b) a surfactant selected from those of formula I 1

Abstract: Disclosed is an ink composition which comprises (a) water, (b) a surfactant selected from those of formula I or formula II or formula III and (c) a dye selected from of (1) C.I. Solvent Black 29; (2) C.I. Solvent Blue 70; (3) C.I. Solvent Blue 25; (4) C.I. Solvent Yellow 82; (5) C.I. Solvent Yellow 29; (6) C.I. Solvent Red 49; or (7) mixtures thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel ultraviolet absorbing methine-based compounds comprising polyoxyalkylene moieties. Such compounds provide excellent, inexpensive, protection from ultraviolet exposure within various media, including, but not limited to, thermoplastics. The presence of polyoxyalkylene chains on the methine backbone permits such an introduction within thermoplastics while simultaneously providing very low degrees of migration from the target substrate. This invention also concerns methods of making the aforementioned ultraviolet absorbing thermoplastic compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures of conducting organic polymers and reaction products of polyfunctional organosilanes, conducting organic-inorganic hybrid materials obtained therefrom, and their use for coating surfaces.

Abstract: An aqueous emulsion of fluorine-containing polymer according to the present invention contains an emulsion stabilizer represented by the formula:R--Ph--O--(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --SO.sub.3 M(Ph is a phenyl radical; R is an alkyl radical having 8-12 carbon atoms; n is a number of 1-6; and M is Na, K or NH.sub.4). The resulting emulsion has excellent mechanical stabilities and thermal stabilities as well as decreased possibility of causing ground water contamination.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a thin-walled polyurethane article includes dipping a shaped former into a coagulant solution and subsequently dipping the shaped former into an aqueous-phase polyurethane/plasticizer dispersion wherein the unplasticized polyurethane has a mean particle size of between about 0.5 .mu.m and 1.0 .mu.m and wherein the plasticizer causes the polyurethane particles to swell until they have a mean particle size of between about 1.5 .mu.m and 3.0 .mu.m. Articles so produced have a thickness of between 0.03 mm to 1.0 mm, a tensile strength of between 17 MPa and 60 Mpa and an elongation at break of greater than 650%.

Abstract: The rheological properties of latexes and latex paint formulations thickened with non-urethane thickeners according to the invention are modified by adding to the latex or latex paint formulation an amount of a nonionic surfactant having an HLB value of from 4 to about 20 sufficient to decrease the low shear viscosity of the thickened latex without a corresponding reduction in the high shear viscosity.

Abstract: A process for fluidizing an aqueous suspension of mineral particles or hydraulic binder pastes which comprises admixing said aqueous suspension of mineral particles or hydraulic binder pastes with one or more compounds or salts of compounds corresponding to the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: R is a hydrogen atom or a saturated or unsaturated monovalent hydrocarbon group comprising 1 to 18 carbon atoms and optionally one or more heteroatoms;R.sub.i is an alkylene or an arylene group optionally comprising one or more heteroatoms;Q is a hydrocarbon group comprising 2 to 18 carbon atoms and optionally one or more heteroatoms;A is an alkylidene group comprising 1 to 5 carbon atoms;R.sub.j is selected from the group consisting of an A-PO.sub.3 H.sub.2 group, an alkyl group comprising 1 to 18 carbon atoms and the group ##STR2## wherein R.sub.k is selected from the group consisting of an A-PO.sub.3 H.sub.2 group and an alkyl group and B is an alkylene group;n is 1 to 10,000;r is the sum of ?R-O(R.sub.i -O).sub.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing a resin composition for coloring which comprises the steps of a phase replacement and dehydration of a pigment (a); water (b); a thermoplastic resin (c), an aqueous dispersion or solution of a thermoplastic resin (d) or an aqueous compound (e) in a twin screw extruder. Also, there is provided a resin composition for coloring prepared by such a process. It is possible to efficiently manufacture a resin composition for coloring (master batch) which has excellent pigment dispersibility and which is capable of uniform coloring without causing color unevenness.

Abstract: A recording ink which includes at least water, a pigment as a colorant, polyvinyl pyrrolidone as a water-soluble polymer, and a compound having a polyoxyethylene chain. The compound having a polyoxyethylene chain may be replaced by a compound having a fluorinated hydrocarbon group.

Abstract: This invention provides a fluoropolymer dispersion useful for coating applications. The dispersion is a homogeneous and non-ozone depleting dispersion comprising a lubricious fluoropolymer, an inert perfluorinated liquid, a polar solvent, and an effective amount of a surface active agent selected from the group consisting ofa. perfluoroaliphatic amidoalkanols;b. polymerized products formed from the reaction of a mixture comprising a hydrophilic monomer and a monomer of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein p and q are integers between 1 and 4 inclusive, x and y are integers between 0 and 4 inclusive, m is 1 or 2, n is an integer between 3 and 10 inclusive, X' is either a methyl group or a single hydrogen atom, g is 0 or 1, and Q is a sulfonamido constituent group according to the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for increasing the ability of a porous hydrophobic substrate to transmit aqueous liquids by applying to a hydrophobic substrate selected polyether modified polydimethylsiloxanes. Further, disclosed are coated substrates prepared by the described methods.

Abstract: Water-absorbing resin compositions obtained by adding a water-soluble thiol compound in the process of drying or pulverizing a hydrogel of a water-absorbing resin which is obtained by polymerizing a water-soluble monomer having a polymerizable unsaturated group optionally with a polysaccharide, in the presence of a crosslinking agent and water. Composition of the present invention are highly efficient in water absorption and safe for having extremely low amounts of residual monomer and water-soluble component.

Abstract: Synthetic resin particles having a hydrogen bond forming group are swollen, at least one metallic compound capable of forming a hydrogen bond is introduced into the synthetic resin particles, and the metallic compound is hydrolyzed and condensed within the synthetic resin particles and on and in the vicinity of the surface of the synthetic resin particles. An inorganic component is grown by this reaction, and at least part of the grown inorganic component 3 is fixed through a reaction with a hydrogen bond forming group present within the synthetic resin particles 1 and on and in the vicinity of the surface of the synthetic resin particles 1 to prepare a coating composition. The coating composition is coated on the surface of a substrate, and the resulting coating is dried at a temperature of the lowest film forming temperature or above to form a coating.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprising aluminum pigment, neoprene latex asphalt emulsion, at least one surfactant for reducing reaction of the aluminum pigment with water and with the neoprene latex, at least one organic solvent, and water. The compositions are formed by providing an aluminum pigment mixture comprising aluminum pigment, the surfactant and the organic solvent, providing an aqueous neoprene latex asphalt emulsion and mixing the pigment mixture and the aqueous neoprene latex asphalt emulsion to form the coating composition. The compositions are suitable for coating a variety of surfaces, particularly roof structures and the like.

Abstract: An emulsion of a copolymer of carbon monoxide with an olefinically unsaturated compound dispersed in an aqueous diluent; a curable resin composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising a copolymer of carbon monoxide with an olefinically unsaturated compound and a curing agent; and a process for producing a laminated wood composite comprising applying said curable resin composition onto wood parts of the composite, bringing the wood parts of the composite together such that curable resin composition is positioned between adjacent wood parts, and curing the curable resin such that after curing cured resin adheres adjacent wood parts to one another.

Abstract: Fluorocarbon elastomer gum is compounded with fluorinated ether compositions, the resulting compounded gum is shaped and heated to form a cured shaped article such as automotive fuel line hose or O-ring.

Abstract: Products are described which can be obtained by reacting components a), b) and c), where component a) is a compound of the formula I or a mixture of compounds of the formula I, component b) is a compound of the formula II or a mixture of compounds of the formula II and component c) is a compound of the formula III or a mixture of compounds of the formula III, ##STR1## in which the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, the compound of the formula I being, for example, pentaerythritol, thiodiethylene glycol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,4-propanediol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, diethanolamine or glycerol, the compound of the formula II being, for example, sunflower oil or coconut fat, and the compound of the formula III being, for example, methyl 3-(3',5'-di-tert-butyl-4'-hydroxyphenyl)propionate. The abovementioned products can be used as liquid antioxidants in polymers and lubricants.

Abstract: A novel rubber composition is disclosed for use in the preparation of bellows-type rubber hoses for installation in automobile engine compartments. The rubber composition of the present invention contains a chlorinated ethylene-propylene copolymer as base rubber, a triazine-based vulcanizing agent, an acid-acceptor comprising magnesium oxide and hydrotalcite, a sulfur-containing organic carboxylic acid releasing enhancer, and a thioether-based antioxidant heat resistance enhancer. The disclosed bellows-type rubber hoses exhibit excellent heat and ozone resistance, sufficient rigidity to permit a reduction in wall thickness in order to withstand negative pressures associated with automobile engine environments and are amenable to molding with limited impact on releasing characteristics.

Abstract: Fire-retardant tetrabromobisphenol oligomers of the formula: ##STR1## R or R' is a branched or unbranched alkyl radical; X.sub.i is a halogen, wherein i is an integer from 0 to 4;G is a connecting group selected from the group consisting of a single bond, a branched or unbranched divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon radical of from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, oxygen, sulfur, sulfoxide, SO.sub.2, or oxygen-, silicon-, sulfur- or nitrogen-containing aliphatic hydrocarbon radicals such as --OR"O--, --OR"OR"O--, --SR"S--, --SR"SR"S--, --OSiR.sub.2 O--, --OSiR.sub.2 OSiR.sub.2 O--, O.sub.2 C--R"--CO.sub.2, CO.sub.2 --R"--O.sub.2 C, SO--R"--SO--, SO.sub.2 --R"--SO.sub.2,wherein R" is a divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon radical;A is a branched or unbranched alkyl diradical; andn is 0 or a positive integer.The fire-retardant tetrabromobisphenol oligomers of the present invention are advantageous due to their non-reactive end-caps.

Abstract: The invention provides a coating composition for coating aluminum which is based on vinyl ester copolymers and an organic solvent, the vinyl ester copolymer comprisinga) 20 to 90 parts by weight of a vinyl ester of saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acids having 1 to 5 C atoms,b) 0 to 70 parts by weight of a vinyl ester of saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acids which have 9 to 10 C atoms and a quaternary C atom in the .alpha.-position relative to the carboxyl group,c) 0.05 to 10 parts by weight of one or more ethylenically unsaturated mono- or dicarboxylic acids having 3 to 10 C atoms or anhydrides thereof andd) 0 to 50 parts by weight of one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers, the homopolymers of which have a glass transition temperature above 30.degree. C.The coating composition is free of chlorine-containing polymers and also avoids the necessity for using a chlorine-containing primer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an organopolysiloxane emulsion composition comprising a hydroxy or alkoxy-endblocked diorganopolysiloxane, an alkoxy-group containing organosilicon compound, surfactant, and water. The compositions of this invention are characterized by a lack of offensive odor, high productivity and good storage stability. The organopolysiloxane emulsions of this invention are useful as fiber treatment agents. The fibers treated with the organopolysiloxane emulsion of this invention exhibit good feel.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of nucleus-brominated phthalic acid derivatives, optionally in combination with polyalkylene oxides corresponding to formula (V) ##STR1## in which R is H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, tetrahydropyranyl or a silyl group,R' is H or C.sub.1-6 alkyl andx is an integer of 1 to 100,for stabilizing thermoplastic polycarbonates against the effect of .gamma.-rays.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition stabilized against .gamma.-rays and its application for manufacture of medical equipment is disclosed. The composition contains an aromatic polycarbonate and(i) dialkyl and/or dicycloalkyl monosulfides or polysulfides in an amount of 0.001 to 5 weight %, and optionally(ii) aliphatic or cycloaliphatic monoalcohols or polyalcohols or their derivatives in an amount of 0.001 to 2 weight %said percent being relative to 100 weight % of aromatic polycarbonate.

Abstract: A curable composition comprising as effect components:(A) 100 parts by weight of at least one member selected from the group consisting of a polyester, an ether ester block-copolymer, a vinyl polymer, a diallyl phthalate compound, a diallyl phthalate copolymer and an epoxy compound, said component (A) having in its molecule at least one silyl group represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## (B) 0.0001 to 50 parts by weight of an organotin compound, and (C) 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of a mercapto group-containing compound. The curable composition has well balanced pot life and curability and provides a cured product having an excellent appearance.

Abstract: A process for producing a polyester film having a high strength and a high modulus of elasticity, which includes preparing a polyester resin composition comprising, adding to a polyester resin, 0.1 to 10 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the polyester resin, of an additive compound selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## and compounds represented by the following general formula (II): ##STR2## and subjecting the resin composition to monoaxial or biaxial stretching.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optically non-linear active waveguiding material comprising an optically transparent polymer and a non-linear optical dopant comprising more than one donor-.pi.-acceptor unit.Dopants comprising more than one donor-.pi.-acceptor unit, especially dopants in which the donor-.pi.-acceptor units are positioned in a cyclic group, have a high hyperpolarizability and a charge-transfer absorption band wavelength which is about the same as that of dopants with only one donor-.pi.-acceptor unit.Especially suitable dopants for use are calix(4)arenes. These are provided with acceptor groups at the upper rim and with donor groups at the lower rim. In addition to having excellent hyperpolarizability, these compounds were found to be readily soluble in host polymers, such as polymethylene (meth) acrylate and polystyrene.

Abstract: Highly effective agents for the water and oil repellent finishing of fibrous, in particular textile materials contain at least two components which are aqueous dispersions. One of the dispersions contains a copolymer of a fluorine-containing (meth)acrylate, vinyl chloride and a fluorine-free (meth)acrylate, and also ethoxylated alkylphenol. The other dispersion contains either a copolymer of a fluorine-containing acrylate, vinylidene chloride and a fluorine-free (meth)acrylate and also ethoxylated fatty acids or an oxime-blocked isocyanate, a fluorine-containing oligo- or polyurethane and also an ethoxylated fatty amine (salt). The agents lead to a pleasantly soft handle on the finished textile material and in many cases reduce the bleeding of dyed textiles.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymeric composition including starch, at least one synthetic thermoplastic polymer and a plasticiser in which the plasticiser is at least one compound selected from the group consisting of:a) polyols formed by from 1 to 20 repeating hydroxylated units each including from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, provided that when the polyol is formed by only one repeating unit it has at least 4 carbon atoms, with the exclusion of sorbitol,b) ethers, thioethers, inorganic and organic esters, acetals and amino-derivatives of polyols formed by from 1 to 20 repeating hydroxylated units each including from 2 to 6 carbon atoms with the exclusion of acetic esters of glycerine, triethyl citrate and tributyl citrate,c) polyol reaction products having from 1 to 20 repeating hydroxylated units each including from 2 to 6 carbon atoms with chain extenders;d) polyol oxidation products having from 1 to 20 repeating hydroxylated units each including from 2 to 6 carbon atoms including at least one aldehydic or carboxylic functi

Abstract: Non-toxic polymeric compositions suitable for use in the handling and packaging of foods, beverages or pharmaceuticals, or for use in medical devices, are stabilized against thermal and oxidative degradation with a organosulfide antioxidant having no more than 5 parts per million of free mercaptan groups.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polycarbonate molding composition which is rendered resistant to deterioration induced by exposure to gamma radiation is disclosed. The composition is imparted an improved degree of color stability upon the incorporation of a minor amount of a poly(alkylene oxide) oligomer and a halogenated aromatic acid derivative therewith. In addition, the composition is characterized by its low initial color and the small change in its yellowness index after a waiting period of several weeks.

Abstract: A surface coating composition and method for applying the same to the inorganic substrates. The composition comprises a moisture-curable aqueous urethane dispersion, a cross-linking agent and an anionic surfactant, wherein the anionic surfactant has a phosphate group substituent. The aqueous urethane dispersion comprises discrete linear aliphatic urethane chains and the several chains are linked together upon curing.

Abstract: Novel moldable, highly stable, normally solid polyoxymethylene resin compositions and molded articles formed of the same include a stabilizing effective amount of an alkoxy-substituted phenoxy-containing compound having the formula (I) or (II):Ar.sup.1 --O--X (I)Ar.sup.2 (--O--X).sub.s (II)where Ar.sup.1 represents an aryl group having no hydroxyl groups directly bonded thereto as a substituent, Ar.sup.2 represents a benzene or naphthalene ring having no hydroxyl groups directly bonded thereto as a substituent, and s represents the number of alkoxy-derivative substituents. Preferably, Ar.sup.1 in formula (I) is a phenyl, biphenyl or naphthyl group, and Ar.sup.2 in formula (II) is benzene (with s being 2). Ar.sup.1 and Ar.sup.2 in formulas (I) and (II) may only be substituted with the --OX group, or may also contain other alkoxy group substituents.

Abstract: A process for processing polymers of the ABS type present in emulsion form and effectively stabilized against oxidative attack with optionally continuous recovery and direct reuse of untreated monomers, wherein a combination of at least one phenolic antioxidant having a molecular weight above 300 without ester groups in the molecule and at least one sulfur-containing co-stabilizer having a molecular weight above 500 without ester groups in the molecule is added to the ABS polymer emulsion for stabilization against oxidative degradation.

Abstract: A method and composition for decreasing the viscosity of mercaptan terminated polymers. The method involves adding thiol terminated trithio-orthoformate polycondensates to the mercaptan terminated polymer to achieve desired decreases in viscosities without adversely affecting other physical properties. The polycondensates have the formula(HS--R--S--).sub.2 CH--S--R'--S[--CH(--S--R"--S).sub.2 --].sub.n (H).sub.xwherein R, R', and R" are alkylene, arylene, alkylene thioether, or alkylene ether, either the same or different; n is 0-10; and x is n+1.

Abstract: Polyester fibers produced by adding a compound of the following general formula (1), (2) or (3) to a polyester (a) comprising ethylene terephthalate as the main recurring unit and melt-spinning the resulting composition: ##STR1## which can be easily spun and have an excellent hand.

Abstract: A composition comprises a thermoplastic or polymeric resin; an organic peroxide; and an organic sulfide antioxidant represented by Formula I, II or III: ##STR1## wherein m, n, r, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are as set forth in the Summary of the Invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition comprising a polymeric engineering resin selected from the group consisting of polycarbonates, polyarylethers, polyamides, polyesters, polyacetals, polyaryl sulfides, cellulose esters and styrene copolymers; and an amount of an organic sulfide antioxidant sufficient to stabilize the resin against oxidative or thermal degradation during processing and use, the organic sulfide antioxidant being represented by Formula I, II, or III: ##STR1## wherein m, n, R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are as set forth in the Summary of the Invention.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition comprising crosslinked polyolefin resins and an amount of organic sulfide antioxidants sufficient to stabilize the resin against thermal or oxidative degradation, wherein the organic sulfide antioxidant is represented by Formula I, II or III ##STR1## wherein m, n, R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are as set forth in the Summary of the Invention.

Abstract: Quickly crystallizing polyester compositions containing as nucleating agent a compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: Me is an alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal;X is a group selected from --CH.sub.2 --, --CO--, --CH.sub.2 --CO--, and --CH(CH.sub.3)--CO);p is 0 or 1;Ar is a single or condensed aromatic ring, or Ar represents 2 or more aromatic nuclei linked either by a simple bond or by an --O--, --S--, --SO.sub.2 --, --SO--, --CO--, --CS--, or --NH-- group;R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 may be, independently of each other, H, a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl radical, optionally substituted with halogen atoms or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy groups;Y is H or --CH.sub.3 ;m is 1 when Y is --CH.sub.3, or a number from 1 to 5 when Y.dbd.H;n is a number from 1 to 500; andZ is --H, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, benzyl, allyl, glycidyl, acetyl, --CO--NH--R.sub.3 or --CO--NH--R.sub.4 --NCO group.

Abstract: Polyolefins are stabilized against the harmful effects of U.V.-light by incorporating therein certain organosulfides. The organosulfides may be used alone or in synergistic combination with two classes of known light stabilizers, namely the benzophenones and the esters of aromatic acids.

Abstract: Polymer compositions comprising a vinyl polymer and a combination of at least two metal complexes wherein the complexing agent of the first complex is attached to the metal through oxygen and the metal is a transition metal, and the complexing agent of the second complex is attached to the metal through sulphur and the metal is a transition metal or a metal of group II or IV of the periodic table of the elements, wherein the molar ratio of the second metal complex to the first metal complex is 0.5 or less. A film obtained from such polymer compositions and its use agricultural processes are also claimed.

Abstract: As an outline of the invention of the present inventors, the gist of the present invention resides in the following:A polyester composition comprising:(A) 100 parts by weight of a substantially linear polyester comprising, as the main constituent unit, ethylene terephthalate;(B) 0.05 to 15 parts by weight of a crystallization promotor; and(C) 0.1 to 15 parts by weight of at least one plasticizer selected from the group consisting of (C.sub.1), (C.sub.2), (C.sub.3) and (C.sub.4) which are defined as follows:(C.sub.1) a condensation product of a compound of the formula (I):(HQ-R).sub.2 S (I)wherein two R groups may be the same as or different from each other and represent a hydrocarbon group selected from the group consisting of aliphatic, alicyclic, and aromatic hydrocarbon groups and any combination thereof, and two Q groups may be the same as or different from each other and represent oxygen or sulfur, with an organic compound containing two alcoholic or phenolic hydroxyl groups:(C.sub.

Abstract: A composition useful in printing inks exemplified as comprising:(1) from about 4 to about 80% by weight of one or more polyester materials having an acid component of from about 75 to about 84 mole % isophthalic acid and conversely from about 25 to about 16 mole % 5-sodiosulfoisophthalic acid, and having a glycol component of from about 45 to about 60 mole % diethylene glycol and conversely from about 55 to about 40 mole % 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol or ethylene glycol or mixtures thereof;(2) from about 1.0 to about 60% by weight of pigment material;(3) from about 0.05 to about 30% by weight of a nonionic, polyether type property modifier; and(4) from substantially none to about 90% by weight of water.

Abstract: The use of a specified molecular weight range of poly(alkylene ether)s, such as poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG), poly(tetramethylene glycol) (PTMG), and poly(propylene glycol) (PPG), and end-capped poly(alkylene ether)s, as plasticizers for polyesters such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), poly(propylene terephthalate) (PPT), poly(butylene terephthalate) (PBT), poly(ethylene naphthalate) (PEN), and poly(1,4-cyclohexanedimethylene terephthalate) (PCT), that are non-volatile during drying processes as well as during melt processing. Such poly(alkylene ether)s and end-capped poly(alkylene ether)s decrease the melt viscosity of the polymer matrix and depress the glass transition temperature, and thereby improve the processability of polyesters.