Abstract: Polymer materials that have been previously melt formed and cooled, can be reused in subsequent melt processes without undue degradation in one or more aesthetic or functional properties. The addition of phosphorous facilitates the reuse of the previously melt formed and cooled mixture of polymer material, e.g., commingled post consumer regrind and/or commingled plant scrap regrind. The processed mixture can then be reused in a significantly higher amount (than is possible without the phosphorous material) in a subsequently melt formed article without producing an undesirable amount of, for example yellowing, haze and/or reduction in melt viscosity. The reprocessed material may further provide increased layer compatibility in a subsequently formed multilayer article.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a resin composition which is capable of manufacturing a high dielectric resin film having high dielectric constant and small dielectric loss tangent. And the present invention provides high dielectric resin composition comprising: a high dielectric filler; and resin; wherein a relative dielectric constant of the high dielectric filler satisfies the following formulae (1) and (2). [(?T??25)/?25]MAX?0.

Abstract: The invention provides a polyester block copolymer composition (R) obtained by thermally-processing a polyester block copolymer composition (Q) obtained by melt-mixing 100 parts by weight of a polyester block copolymer (P) with 0.1–5 parts by weight of an epoxy compound (C) having one or more epoxy groups under an inert gas atmosphere and not less than 102° C. in a solid phase, and further, at a temperature lower than a melting point of the polyester block copolymer composition (R) obtained.

Abstract: A reinforced polytrimethylene terephthalate resin composition comprising a polytrimethylene terephthalate and an inorganic filler, wherein an amount of the inorganic filler falls within the range from 5 to 70% by weight based on a total weight of the resin composition, an amount of a grafting polytrimethylene terephthalate layer provided on a surface of the inorganic filler falls within the range from 0.1 to 2 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the inorganic filler, and a melt viscosity measured at a resin temperature of 260° C. and a shear rate of 1 rad/sec of a resin component in the resin composition is not more than 600 Pa·s.

Abstract: Thermotropic liquid crystalline polymers are produced by the reaction of a polyester made from an aromatic dicarboxylic acid and a diol, one or more hydroxycarboxylic acids, a stoichiometric excess of an aromatic diol, and a carboxylic acid anhydride. Also disclosed are novel liquid crystalline polymers that may be produced by this process. These liquid crystalline polymers are useful as molding resins and shaped articles thereof are produced. In particular, the articles include films, sheets, containers and portions thereof comprising these LCPs.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous crosslinkable binder dispersions comprising hydroxy-functional copolymers based on ethylene glycol monoallyl ether, to a process for preparing them and to the use of the dispersions in coating materials.

Abstract: The invention discloses an acrylic acid-modified epoxy polyester resin and the preparation process thereof. The resin comprises 100 pbw of a copolymer (A) formed from an unsaturated fatty acid-modified polyester and a bisphenol A type epoxy resin, and 20-40 pbw of poly(meth)acrylic acid (ester) (B). The preparation process comprises the following steps: (1) alcoholyzing a drying oil with a polyol; (2) adding successively, to the product from step (1), a dibasic anhydride, a fatty acid containing a conjugated double bond and an epoxy resin, and esterifying to obtain an epoxy polyester; and (3) copolymerizing the epoxy polyester from step (2) and an acrylic monomer. This invention also provides a water-based emulsion containing said resin, and a water-based paint exhibiting excellent antirust property and having low production cost.

Abstract: A water slurry process is used to prepare a prepreg and to manufacture articles from macrocyclic polyester oligomers. In one embodiment, a process for preparing a water suspension of macrocyclic polyester oligomers includes the steps of contacting a macrocyclic polyester oligomer and a polymerization catalyst with water and a surfactant, and mixing the macrocyclic polyester oligomer and polymerization catalyst with water and the surfactant thereby forming a suspension. In another embodiment, a process for impregnating macrocyclic polyester oligomers for polymerization includes the steps of providing a suspension of a macrocyclic polyester oligomer and a polymerization catalyst in water, applying the suspension to a base material, drying to remove water from the suspension, and pressing the dried suspension to a desired form. In yet another embodiment, a composition of macrocyclic polyester oligomer includes a macrocyclic polyester oligomer, a polymerization catalyst, and water.

Abstract: The invention deals with thermoplastic compositions comprising at least one transparent or translucent thermoplastic material and a pigment wherein the thermoplastic composition comprises at least one cholesteric liquid crystal polymeric plate shaped pigment in a quantity of 0.55 or less parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the transparent or translucent thermoplastic material.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion based on an amorphous unsaturated polyester resin obtained by polycondensing a mixture of Dicidol isomers and one or more saturated and/or unsaturated dicarboxylic acids.

Abstract: Glycol starting materials for manufacturing a polyester molded body containing 1 to 20% by weight of dispersed superfine ceramic powder aggregates relative to the total weight of the glycol for enabling polyester molded bodies having a high mechanical strength and transparency to be manufactured. The superfine ceramic powder aggregates dispersed in the glycol starting material have a mean particle size of 0.05 to 0.5 ?m as measured with a laser diffraction particle size distribution analyzer, and wherein the peak indicated in a particle size distribution curve of the superfine ceramic powder aggregates obtained based on the results of the measurement satisfies the relationship of w/h?0.7, wherein h is the peak height and w is the peak width at one half of the peak height (a half-width).

Abstract: An abradable dry powder coating (22) composition for coating onto a surface (12) for subsequent curing to form into an abradable coating, including a powder (16) formed of uncured thermoset resin with at least 15 volume percent filler, wherein the filler does not substantially melt below the cure temperature of the resin. Method for making the coating composition includes melt-mixing the thermoset resin with at least 15 volume percent of filler, cooling the resulting mass composite, and then breaking the cooled mass composite into powder particles (16). Method of coating an article with an abradable coating includes applying the dry composite powder with the filler therein onto a substrate and curing the dry powder composition, preferably by electrostatic coating. An article is also disclosed which is coated with the abradable coating.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a liquid crystalline polyester resin composition to produce a molded article without generating black foreign materials even if exposed to high temperature. This object is achieved by providing a liquid crystalline polyester resin composition comprising a liquid crystalline polyester and at least one phosphite compound of the formula (I): wherein, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or, an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a phenyl group, and R2 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a phenyl group.

Abstract: Excellent tracking index as well as flame-resistant properties are achieved with other desirable characteristics of LCPs in a resin composition consisting essentially of: a) a wholly aromatic polyester which is melt processible and which displays anisotropy in the molten state; b) a non-conductive filler material having a diameter of less than about 3 m, with said non-conductive filler material being present in an amount sufficient to increase the comparative tracking index (CTI) rating of said composition to above 220 volts and render the composition non-burning. Optionally, an extraordinarily small amount of non-volatile fluorescent brightener can be added to the resin composition. In combination with the non-conductive filler, the fluorescent brightener is found to surprisingly and significantly improves the flame-retardant property of the resin. Such compositions are advantageously employed in electrical and electronic apparatuses.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an aqueous dispersion of polyester resin with an excellent molecular weight stability, its production method, and an aqueous coating composition. An aqueous dispersion of polyester resin having an acid value of 8 to 40 mg KOH/g and a weight average molecular weight of 9,000 or more contains an organic solvent less than 0.5% by mass. A method for producing the aqueous dispersion of polyester resin comprising a step of at first obtaining an aqueous dispersion of polyester resin containing not lower than 0.5% by mass of an organic solvent by adding the polyester resin and a basic compound to an aqueous medium to make the resulting mixture aqueous and a step of removing the organic solvent from the aqueous dispersion. An aqueous coating composition can be obtained by adding a curing agent to the foregoing aqueous dispersion of polyester resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crosslinked polymers, synthesized through ring-opening polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated epoxides, in combination with &agr;-hydroxy acids using a hydrophilic macroinitiator, such as poly(ethylene glycol), to form substituted copolymers having ethylenically unsaturated functionality randomly distributed along the polyester polymer backbone. That copolymer is subsequently crosslinked to form a hydrogel network. More particularly, the present invention relates to the synthesis of biodegradable poly(&agr;-hydroxy acid-co-glycidyl methacrylate)-block-poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(&agr;-hydroxy acid-co-glycidyl methacrylate) copolymers, which are subsequently crosslinked to form hydrogel networks. The invention also relates to the use of these hydrogel networks in various applications, in particular, for the controlled release of drugs and proteins.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electrodeposition coating composition which has an excellent film forming property and which is excellent in performances such as a smoothness and an anti-corrosion performances even after storing over a long period of time. The electrodeposition coating composition comprises an ester compound selected from the group consisting of: (a) a diester compound of polyoxyalkylene glycol and aliphatic monocarboxylic acid, (b) a diester compound of polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether monoalcohol and aliphatic dicarboxylic acid and (c) a polyester compound obtained by reaction of aliphatic glycol having 2 or 3 carbon atoms, aliphatic dicarboxylic acid and aliphatic monoalcohol.

Abstract: A waterborne acetoacetate-functionalized alkyd coating composition is disclosed which includes an acetoacetate-functionalized alkyd resin, at least one drier, and water. The acetoacetate-functionalized alkyd resin is the reaction product of (i) an alkyd resin, and (ii) an alkyl acetoacetate. Also disclosed is a method of preparing a waterborne acetoacetate-functionalized alkyd coating composition which includes the step of contacting an acetoacetate-functionalized alkyd resin with at least one drier in the presence of water.

Abstract: A process for producing an aqueous dispersion of a polymer in an aqueous medium having a viscosity below 10 Pa.s, in which the polymer is dispersed in an aqueous medium in an extruder at a temperature above 100° C., the pressure inside the extruder being maintained above atmospheric pressure so that the aqueous medium does not boil inside the extruder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified alkyd polymers, and compositions made from such polymers, wherein the alkyd polymers are modified with polyol-containing latex compositions and/or diol-containing latex compositions. The invention further relates to compositions prepared from such modified alkyd compositions.

Abstract: Pastes containing flatting agents and/or texture additives, containing A) 5 to 30 wt. % of one or more thixotropic (meth)acrylic copolymers and/or one or more thixotropic polyesters B) 15 to 45 wt. % of one or more flatting and/or texturing agents, C) 30 to 65 wt. % of one or more organic solvents and optionally wetting and dispersing agents, rheology modifiers, catalysts and optionally further additives and auxiliaries, wherein the proportions of components A), B) and C) add up to 100 wt. % and the weight ratio of thixotropic (meth)acrylic copolymer and/or thixotropic polyester: flatting and/or texturing agents is 1:6 to 1:0.8.

Abstract: Thermosetting powder compositions comprising as binder a mixture of polyesters containing carboxyl groups and of a crosslinking agent having functional groups capable of reacting with the carboxyl groups.

Abstract: A solvent-borne acrylate-functionalized alkyd coating composition is disclosed which includes an acrylate-functionalized alkyd, at least one drier, and an organic solvent. Also disclosed is a waterborne acrylate-functionalized alkyd coating composition including an acrylate-functionalized alkyd resin, at least one drier, and water. The acrylate-functionalized alkyd resin comprises the reaction product of (i) an alkyd resin having an acid number from greater than 0 to about 10 mg KOH/g, and (ii) a glycidyl acrylate. Also disclosed are methods of preparing acrylate-functionalized alkyd coating compositions, and coating compositions made by such methods.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersion of an acrylate-modified alkyd resin, preparable in the presence of at least one water-miscible diol by (1) dispersing in water at least one alkyd resin containing pendant and/or terminal allyloxy groups, (2) graft copolymerizing a mixture of methacrylic acid and at least one further, carboxyl-free olefinically unsaturated monomer in dispersion 1, and (3) once or n times graft copolymerising (3.1) at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer which is free from acid groups and/or (3.2) at least one mixture of at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer which contains acid groups and at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer which is free from acid groups, in dispersion 2 or 2 to n−1, with the proviso that in step (3) or (n) of the process, acid groups are incorporated in a total amount to not more than 90 mol % of the amount of acid groups incorporated in step (2) of the process.

Abstract: Heat-shrinkable thermoplastic resin films suitable for use as labels on the bottles, particularly as full labels on the PET bottles, wherein the heat shrinkability in the main shrinkage direction of the film is 5% to 60% after treatment in hot water at 70° C. for 5 seconds and 67% or higher after treatment in hot water at 85° C. for 5 seconds and the heat shrinkability in a direction perpendicular to the main shrinkage direction of the film is 10% or lower after treatment in hot water at 85° C. for 5 seconds. When used as full labels on the bottles, these films can have good shrinkage finish because they cause only rare occurrence of wrinkles, shrinkage spots, and strains during heat shrinkage, and they are therefore extremely useful as full labels.

Abstract: Thermoplastics may be melt spun at high production rates, and without physical property degradation, by spinning a blend of the thermoplastic and a minor amount of a specified liquid crystalline polymer.

Abstract: Process of gelification of aqueous medium with a copolyester oligomer comprising essentially oxyalkylenated or ocycycloalkylenated or polyoxyalkylenated dicarboxylate units at least 35 mole % of said units being similar units of which the correspondent homolymer is crystalline, at least 7 mole % of said units being bearing units of hydrophobic(s) sulfonated functions, the molecular mass in weight of said copolyesters oligomer being less than 20,000. For example: the terephtalic polyoxyethylenated sulfonated oligomers of high content of polyethyleneterephtalate.

Abstract: Provided is a liquid crystal polyester resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a liquid crystal polyester resin, 2 to 50 parts by weight of hollow sphere having an average particle diameter of 5 to 500 &mgr;m and a volume hollowness of 60 to 80%, and 0 to 40 parts by weight of inorganic fiber, wherein said liquid crystal polyester resin composition has the specific range of fracture rate of the hollow sphere. The liquid crystal polyester resing composition gives a molded product having necessary mechanical physical properties, light-weighted and excellently low thermal conductivity, with good reproducibility.

Abstract: Emulsions are claimed which comprise oligoesters as emulsifiers. These oligoesters have hitherto only been used as soil release polymers.

Abstract: An architectural coating material comprising a) an aqueous dispersion of at least one polyacrylate and b) at least one branched, cyclic and/or acyclic C9-C16 alkane functionalized with at least two hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to resin intermediates and their preparation. The invention also relates to hydroxyl-functional, water-dispersible polymers formed from the intermediates and compositions containing the water-dispersible polymers. A preferred composition of the invention is a zero volatile organic content (VOC), ambient-cure enamel composition which contains a hydroxyl-functional, water-dispersible polyester.

Abstract: A water slurry process is used to prepare a prepreg and to manufacture articles from macrocyclic polyester oligomers. In one embodiment, a process for preparing a water suspension of macrocyclic polyester oligomers includes the steps of contacting a macrocyclic polyester oligomer and a polymerization catalyst with water and a surfactant, and mixing the macrocyclic polyester oligomer and polymerization catalyst with water and the surfactant thereby forming a suspension. In another embodiment, a process for impregnating macrocyclic polyester oligomers for polymerization includes the steps of providing a suspension of a macrocyclic polyester oligomer and a polymerization catalyst in water, applying the suspension to a base material, drying to remove water from the suspension, and pressing the dried suspension to a desired form. In yet another embodiment, a composition of macrocyclic polyester oligomer includes a macrocyclic polyester oligomer, a polymerization catalyst, and water.

Abstract: The invention pertains to methods for preparing modified condensation polymers wherein the steps include: preparing a polymer colloid system comprising a first polymer dispersed in a liquid continuous phase; introducing the polymer colloid system into a condensation reaction medium prior to or during the condensation reaction, wherein the condensation reaction medium comprises (1) a diacid, di-isocyanate, dialkyl carbonate, diaryl carbonate, dihalo carbonate or a mixture thereof, wherein the condensation reaction medium optionally comprises a diol component; and polymerizing the diol component and component (1), thereby forming a modified condensation polymer.

Abstract: The invention pertains to methods for preparing modified condensation polymers wherein the steps include: (a) preparing a polymer colloid system comprising a first polymer dispersed in a liquid continuous phase; (b) introducing the polymer colloid system into a glycolysis reaction medium prior to or during a glycolysis reaction wherein the glycolysis reaction medium comprises a polyester, copolyester, polyesteramide, polycarbonate or a mixture thereof; wherein the glycolysis reaction medium optionally comprises a diol component; and polymerizing the fully or partially glycolyzed polyester, copolyester, polyesteramide, polycarbonate or mixture thereof, thereby providing a condensation polymer/first polymer matrix.

Abstract: Provided is a liquid crystal polyester resin composition, which comprises 5-20 parts by weight of glass fiber having a specific number average fiber diameter and fiber length after molding and 100 parts by weight of a specific liquid crystal polyester resin, and the flexural modulus thereof measured with using a test piece of 0.5 mm thickness is 25 GPa or more; and also provided a process for producing a molded article therefrom. The liquid crystal polyester resin composition is low in specific gravity, and is excellent in processability, mechanical properties, and heat resistance.

Abstract: Branched hydroxyl-functional polyester resin having an average hydroxyl functionality of >2, a hydroxyl number of 25 to 300 mg KOH/g, and a number average molecular weight within the range of from 500 to 3,000, which polyester resin comprises polyalkylene oxide groups and, optionally, sulphonate groups, wherein the polyester resin comprises the reaction product of

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition comprising at least three components, characterized in that component (I) contains as binder at least one acrylate copolymer which is dissolved or dispersed in organic solvent and has a number-average molecular weight of between 1000 and 30,000, an OH number of from 40 to 200 and an acid number of from 5 to 150 and/or polyester resin having a number-average molecular weight of between 1000 and 30,000, an OH number of from 30 to 250 and an acid number of from 5 to 150 and/or polyurethane resin having a number-average molecular weight of between 1000 and 30,000, an OH number of from 20 to 200 and an acid number of from 5 to 150, and, if desired, a further binder, the binder components being selected such that a 50% strength solution of the binder in ethoxyethyl propionate has a viscosity at 23° C. of ≦2.

Abstract: Dispersants that adsorb to hydrophobic particle surfaces in aqueous media are described. The dispersants comprise dendritic polymers having at least one ionizable moiety and at least one peripheral hydrophobic long chain hydrocarbon moiety. Dispersions and inks wherein the dispersant operates as a solitary or co-dispersant are also described.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of two or more thermoplastic resins and 0.1 to 100 parts by weight of a polyester having the specific structure, the polyester being added to the thermoplastic resins, wherein a glass transition temperature is not less than 50° C. and/or a deflection temperature under load is not less than 70° C. The present invention provides a high heat-resistant thermoplastic resin composition which is superior in mechanical physical properties and stress crack resistance.

Abstract: A self-water dispersible particle made of a biodegradable polyester and a process for the preparation of an aqueous dispersion of self-water dispersible particles made of a biodegradable polyester containing a hydrophobic core material, which comprises reacting a biodegradable polyester containing hydroxyl group with a polyvalent carboxylic acid or anhydride or chloride thereof, dissolving or dispersing the biodegradable polyester having acid groups thus obtained and a hydrophobic core material in an organic solvent, adding a base to the solution with stirring to neutralize to form the salt of the biodegradable polyester, and then adding water to the solution or dispersion to undergo phase inversion emulsification are disclosed.

Abstract: A water-reducible polyester resin for use in producing urethane coatings comprises the reaction product of: a) hexahydrophthalic anhydride, trimellitic anhydride or phthalic anhydride; b) 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol or trimethylol propane or mixtures thereof; and c) a polyethylene glycol selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycols, methoxy polyethylene glycols and trifunctional polyethylene glycols having a molecular weight no greater than approximately 1050; the reaction product having a functionality between approximately 2 and 2.6. Another water-reducible polyester resin comprises the same components and a specified nonionic surfactant. Urethane coatings containing such polyester resins and a diisocyanate are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a jet ink composition suitable for application onto a substrate comprising an ink carrier, a colorant, a polyol, an aldehyde-based cross-linking agent, and a catalyst that promotes a reaction between the cross-linking agent, the polyol, and the substrate. The present invention further provides a process of jet ink printing onto a substrate comprising projecting a stream of ink droplets to said substrate, controlling the direction of the droplets so that the droplets form the desired printed image on the substrate, and heating the image to obtain a cured printed image. Examples of preferred cross-linking agents are modified melamine formaldehyde resin and modified urea formaldehyde resin. The substrates preferably possess carboxyl, hydroxyl, amide, or sulfhydryl groups. An example of a preferred substrate is cellulose. The cross-linking reaction is carried out at relatively moderate temperatures and at high speeds.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions are provided containing a saturated hydrocarbon amine oxide and stabilizer compositions are provided containing a saturated hydrocarbon amine oxide and a second stabilizer. The thermoplastic compositions exhibit good melt flow rate stability during processing and are useful for making molded and extruded articles. The stabilizer compositions are useful for addition to thermoplastics for the stabilization thereof. A method is also provided for stabilizing thermoplastic compositions and involves admixing a hydrocarbon amine oxide with a thermoplastic resin. The saturated hydrocarbon amine oxides are preferably trialkyl amine oxides. The thermoplastic resin is preferably a polyolefin resin.

Abstract: Flame-retardant thermoplastic molding compositions compriseA) from 5 to 99% by weight of a thermoplastic polymer,B) from 0.1 to 50% by weight of a phosphazene of the general formula I(PN.sub.2-x H.sub.1-y).sub.z Iwhere the numerical values of x, y and z, independently of one another, are as follows:1>x>0.051>y>0.05z>1, andC) from 0 to 70% by weight of other additives and processing aids,where the total of the percentages by weight of components A) to C) is 100%.

Abstract: A polyester resin composition comprising 21-29% by weight of a resin component consisting of fumaric acid neopentyl glycol propylene glycol type polyester and cumene hydroperoxide as a hardening agent; 52-60% by weight of one or more kinds of inorganic compounds which undergo dehydration reaction at a temperature not later than 150.degree. C. as an inorganic filler; and 15-23% by weight of a reinforcing material. The composition of the present invention when used for an insulation component member of a switch, improves the insulation property after the cut-off of a large electric current.

Abstract: This invention provides crystalline, water-dispersible polyesters comprising residues of 4,4'-biphenyl dicarboxylic acid. The polyesters comprise residues of 4,4'-biphenyl dicarboxylic acid, at least one difunctional sulfomonomer in an amount sufficient to provide water dispersibility to the polyester, and a glycol or a mixture of glycols. The polyesters of the invention are useful in ink and adhesive compositions.

Abstract: Viscosity-stabilized aqueous polyester dispersions comprising an acid-functional polyester resin a, neutralizing agent b for the polyester resin a, the amount of neutralizing agent being sufficient to convert from 10 to 200% of the amount of substance of acid groups in the polyester resin a into salt groups by means of the amount of neutralizing agents added, the neutralizing agents being selected from ammonia and organic amines and also alkali metal hydroxides and alkaline earth metal hydroxides; if desired, an organic auxiliary solvent, silica in an amount such that the mass of SiO.sub.2 is from 0.1 to 50% of the mass of the polyester resin, and water. The dispersions are useful in coating compositions.

Abstract: A remoistenable hot melt adhesive composition comprising (i) 25 to 80% by weight of a sulfonated polyester;(ii) 3 to 40% by weight of an anionic or cationic plasticizer;(iii) 0 to 40% by weight of a polar tackifier;(iv) 0 to 3% by weight of an antioxidant; and(v) 10 to 35% by weight of a polar wax; and(vi) optionally 0 to 30% nonionic plasticizer, wherein the total of (i)-(vi) to equal 100% by weight.

Abstract: A liquid crystal polyester resin composition comprising a liquid crystal polyester (A) in a continuous phase and a rubber having a functional group reactive with the liquid crystal polyester (B) in a dispersed phase. A liquid crystal polyester resin composition of the present invention is excellent in heat resistance, molding processability and mechanical properties, particularly in impact resistance and tensile property, capable of improving anisotropy of a molded article. Furthermore, film formation processability can be improved at a low cost, and a film produced for the composition has excellent gas barrier property, drawing property and flexibility.

Abstract: Emulsions are claimed which comprise oligoesters as emulsifiers. These oligoesters have hitherto only been used as soil release polymers.