Abstract: Provide an agent-to-be-filled/glass-containing resin molded product having no skin layer formed on its surface and free of sink marks, warping and other forms of deformation and also allowing an agent-to-be-filled blended in it to sufficiently effectuate, with a low blending ratio, action equivalent to when the agent-to-be-filled is blended at a traditional blending ratio; wherein the agent-to-be-filled/glass-containing resin molded product is characterized in that it is made of one type of resin selected from the group that includes polyethylene resin, polypropylene resin, polyethylene terephthalate resin and polyamide resin, that it contains solid, spherical glass beads with an average particle size of 10 to 40 ?m, and when the glass blending ratio of these solid, spherical glass beads is 40 to 70 percent by weight, no skin layer is formed on the surface of such glass-containing resin molded product as measured by laser Raman spectroscopy, and presence of the aforementioned solid, spherical glass beads and

Abstract: The separator for an electrochemical device of the present invention includes inorganic fine particles and a fibrous material or microporous film. Primary particles of the inorganic fine particles can be approximated to a geometric shape, and a difference between a theoretical specific surface area and an actual specific surface area of the inorganic fine particles is within ±15% relative to the theoretical specific surface area, where the theoretical specific surface area of the inorganic fine particles is calculated from a surface area, a volume and a true density of the primary particles of the inorganic fine particles, which are determined through approximation of the primary particles of the inorganic fine particles to the geometric shape, and the actual specific surface area of the inorganic fine particles is measured by the BET method.

Abstract: Composite materials are provided that include one or more CNT yarns embedded in a matrix material. The composite materials may be transparent. Methods for making the composite materials are also provided. The composite materials may be made by arranging at least one CNT yarn into a desired pattern and embedding the at least one CNT yarn into a matrix material.

Abstract: A back sheet for a solar cell, consisting of a polyester comprising at least one repeating unit of trimethylene naphthalate and trimethylene terephthalate in an amount of 85% by weight or more, has improved hydrolysis-resistance and is useful in the field requiring weatherability.

Abstract: Materials, apparatus and methods of forming structural components for consumer electronics devices are described. In one embodiment, ceramic fibers, such as alumina, are mixed with a thermoplastic, such as nylon, to form a composite material usable in an injection molding process. The volume percent of ceramic fibers used with the thermoplastic can be selected to improve the strength properties of the composite material. Pigments can be added to the composite material to affect its aesthetic appeal. In one embodiment, the composite material including the ceramic fibers can be used to form frame components usable in a consumer electronic device. The frame components can be load bearing structures that are externally visible or used within the interior of the device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermosetting powder coating composition comprising a crosslinker and a polyester, wherein the polyester has functional groups which functional groups are capable of reacting with ?-hydroxyalkylamide groups, wherein the polyester is prepared from at least the following monomers: neopentylglycol, a difunctional alcohol other than neopentylglycol; isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, optionally adipic acid and a branching monomer chosen from the group of an at least trifunctional carboxylic acid, an at least trifunctional alcohol, an at least trifunctional hydroxy carboxylic acid and mixtures thereof, wherein the amount of difunctional alcohol other than neopentylglycol in the polyester ranges from 1 to 50% w/w based on the polyester, wherein the amount of isophthalic acid in the polyester ranges from 6 to 35% w/w based on the polyester, wherein the polyester has a functionality of at least 2.1, wherein the crosslinker is a compound having ?-hydroxyalkylamide groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fiber glass strands, yarns, fabrics, composites, prepregs, laminates, fiber-metal laminates, and other products incorporating glass fibers formed from glass compositions. The glass fibers, in some embodiments, are incorporated into composites that can be used in reinforcement applications. Glass fibers formed from some embodiments of the glass compositions can have certain desirable properties that can include, for example, desirable electrical properties (e.g. low Dk) or desirable mechanical properties (e.g., specific strength).

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a polybutylene terephthalate resin material which maintains high welding strength and has excellent durability in cold and heat cycle environment when joined each other by heat welding method. The polybutylene terephthalate resin composition for welding contains 100 parts by weight of (A) a polybutylene terephthalate resin having a terminal carboxyl group content of 30 meq/kg or less; (B) a carbodiimide compound in an amount such that the content of the carbodiimide functional group is 0.3 to 1.5 equivalent when the terminal carboxyl group content of the (A) polybutylene terephthalate resin is defined as 1; and 0 to 15 parts by weight of (C) an elastomer.

Abstract: Described are polyester compositions comprising (a) a dicarboxylicacidcomponent comprising terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues, wherein said 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol contains certain cis to trans ratios; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues.

Abstract: A laminated composition includes a first polymer layer having a first surface and a second surface; a second polymer layer having a first surface and a second surface; and an adhesive layer joining the second surface of the first polymer layer to a first surface of the second polymer layer; where the adhesive layer includes a heat-shrinkable resin including heat-generating particles.

Abstract: A nanocomposite with high dielectric constant includes both ferroelectric with non-ferroelectric fillers. This may improve, not only the dielectric constant of the nanocomposite but also provide additional thermal, electrical, optical, mechanical, or chemical properties to the nanocomposite for specific applications.

Abstract: Described are polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and cyclohexanedimethanol residues. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles or sheets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of a solid state post condensated fiber reinforced polymer composition, preferably suitable for a brake booster, comprising the steps of: i) compounding a polymer composition comprising: (A) polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and/or polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) with a Mz/Mw<6.0, relative solution viscosity (RSV) of PET of less than 1.70 (determined by diluting 1 gram of polymer in 125 grams of solvent at 25° C., the solvent consisting of 7.2 parts by weight 2,4,6 trichlorophenol and 10 parts by weight phenol), and relative viscosity for PBT of less than 1.90, (determined by diluting 1 gram of PBT in 100 gr metacresol at 25° C.). (B) reinforcing fibers; and ii) heating the compounded polymer composition obtained in step i) under solid phase condensation conditions, thereby increasing the RSV of the PET to at least 1.70 and the RSV of the PBT to at least 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing particles which comprise at least one halogen-free flame retardant and which comprise at least one metal oxide or semimetal oxide, where the particle can be a core-shell particle with flame retardant in the core and metal oxide or semimetal oxide in the shell, or a particle in which the distribution of flame retardant and a metal oxide or semimetal oxide is in essence homogeneous. The present invention further relates to particles comprising at least one halogen-free flame retardant and comprising at least one metal oxide or semimetal oxide, to a polymer molding composition comprising said particles and comprising at least one thermoplastic or thermoset polymer, and also to the use of said particles in polymer molding compositions or for providing flame retardancy to polymer molding compositions.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing polyester composite materials, comprising polymerizing at least one polyester precursor in the presence of filler microparticles and/or nanoparticles and organosilane having nucleophilic functionality. The organosilane is added as a distinct ingredient. The polyester composites so prepared have low acid end group content, thus improved hydrolytic and melt stability and improved elongation at break.

Abstract: The present invention relates to powder coating compositions and to components and ingredients for incorporation therein, suitable for low temperature curing schedule and with excellent resistance to outside aging. The powder coating composition can be cured at a temperature from 140° C. to lead to a coating with excellent flow and high gloss.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention may include one or more high-density textile fibers with a density from about 1 to about 11 g/mL. Some embodiments may include fabrics and/or garments made from such fibers. Embodiments comprising garments can include, for instance, exercise aids for providing extra mass to the wearer. Other embodiments can comprise, without limitation, building materials, safety equipment, armor, body armor, protective apparel, marine repair materials, marine protective devices, boat hulls, vehicle chassis, or blast-resistant materials.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a liquid-crystalline polyester powder, the method comprising: carrying out melt polycondensation of monomers and/or its acylated monomers to obtain a corresponding polyester having a flow initiation temperature of 240 to 300° C.; spreading and solidifying the polyester so as to be a layer thereof with a thickness of 1 cm or more: crushing the solidified substance to obtain a powder having a volume average particle diameter of 3 to 30 ?m; and subjecting the powder to a heat treatment to obtain a powder having a flow initiation temperature higher than the flow initiation temperature of the liquid-crystalline polyester after the melt polycondensation.

Abstract: Provided is a vibration damping material, which includes a resin composition obtained by dispersing titanium dioxide (Y) and a mica flake (Z) in a polyester resin (X) containing dicarboxylic acid constitutional units an diol constitutional units, in which: (1) in the polyester resin (X), a ratio of a total of a number of the dicarboxylic acid constitutional units (A1) having an odd number of carbon atoms in a main chain and a number of the diol constitutional units (B1) having an odd number of carbon atoms in a main chain with respect to a total of a number of total dicarboxylic acid constitutional units (A0) and a number of total diol constitutional units (B0), i.e., [(A1+B1)/(A0+B0)] is in a range of 0.5 to 1; and (2) a mass ratio (X:Y:Z) of the polyester resin (X), the titanium dioxide (Y), and the mica flake (Z) is in a range of 15 to 40:5 to 30:30 to 80.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing clingfilms by using biodegradable polyesters obtainable via polycondensation of: i) from 65 to 80 mol %, based on components i to ii, of one or more dicarboxylic acid derivatives or dicarboxylic acids selected from the group consisting of: succinic acid, adipic acid, sebacic acid, azelaic acid, and brassylic acid; ii) from 35 to 20 mol %, based on components i to ii, of a terephthalic acid derivative; iii) from 98 to 102 mol %, based on components i to ii, of a C2-C8-alkylenediol or C2-C6-oxyalkylenediol; iv) from 0.1 to 2% by weight, based on the polymer obtainable from components i to iii, of at least trifunctional crosslinking agent or at least difunctional chain extender. The invention further relates to polymer mixtures which have particular suitability for producing clingfilms, and to clingfilms which comprise biodegradable polyesters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing aqueous dispersions of thermoplastic polymers which have a plurality of ester groups and/or carbonate groups in the main polymer chain and which have an acid number of less than 5 mg KOH/g, in particular at most 3 mg KOH/g, and which have a zero-shear viscosity ?0 (180° C.) of at least 60 Pa·s at 180° C. The invention also relates to the polymer dispersions obtainable by said process, and to the use thereof.

Abstract: A heat-shrinkable polyester film having a heat-shrinkage change per degree Celsius (%/° C.) along the main shrinkage direction of 1.5 to 3.0 in the range of 60° C. to 70° C., 2.5 to 3.5 in the range of 70° C. to 80° C., 1.0 to 2.0 in the range of 80° C. to 90° C., and 0.1 to 1.0 in the range of 90° C. to 100° C., has a good appearance quality after shrinkage and thus suitable for a wrapping material, particularly a label for a bottle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing mono-carboxyfunctionalized dialkylphosphinic acids and esters and salts thereof, characterized in that a) a phosphinic acid source (I) is reacted with olefins (IV) to yield an alkylphosphonic acid, salt or ester (II) thereof in the presence of a catalyst A, b) the alkylphosphonic acid thus obtained, salt or ester (II) thereof is reacted with an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid derivative (V) to yield a mono-carboxyfunctionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (III) in the presence of a catalyst B, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 are the same or different and stand independently of each other, among other things, for H, C1-C18 alkyl, C6-C18 aryl, C6-C18 aralkyl, C6-C18 alkylaryl, and X and Y are the same or different and stand independently of each other for H, C1-C18 alkyl, C6-C18 aryl, C6-C18 aralkyl, C6-C18 alkylaryl, Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Fe, Zr, Zn, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Cu, Ni, Li, Na, K and/or a protonized nitrogen base, and the catalyst A is formed b

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing mono-aminofunctionalized dialkylphosphinic acids and esters and salts thereof by means of acrylnitriles, characterized in that a) a phosphinic acid source (I) is reacted with olefins (IV) to yield an alkylphosphonic acid, salt or ester (II) thereof in the presence of a catalyst A, b) the thus obtained alkylphosphonic acid, salt or ester (II) thereof is reacted with an acrylnitrile of formula (V) to yield a mono-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (VI) in the presence of a catalyst B, and c) the thus obtained mono-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (VI) is reacted to yield a mono-aminofunctionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (III) in the presence of a catalyst C or a reduction agent, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 are the same or different and stand independently of each other, among other things, for H, C1-C18 alkyl, C6-C18 aryl, C6-C18 aralkyl, C6-C18 alkylaryl and X stands for H, C1-C18 alkyl, C6-C18 aryl, C6-C18 aralkyl,

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing mono-allyl-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acids, esters and salts with allylic compounds, characterized in that a) a phosphinic acid source (I) is reacted with olefins (IV) in the presence of a catalyst A to give an alkylphosphonous acid, or salt or ester thereof (II), b) the alkylphosphonous acid, or salt or ester thereof (II) thus formed is reacted with allylic compounds of the formula (V) in the presence of a catalyst B and of a base to give a mono-allyl-functionalized dialkylphosphinic acid derivative (III), where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 are the same or different and are each independently, inter alia, H, C1-C18-alkyl, C6-C18-aryl, C6-C18-aralkyl, C6-C18-alkylaryl, and X is H, C1-C18-alkyl, C6-C18-aryl, C6-C18-aralkyl, C6-C18-alkylaryl, Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Fe, Zr, Zn, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Cu, Ni, Li, Na, K and/or a protonated nitrogen base, and the catalysts A and B are transition metals and/or transition metal compounds and/or catalyst syst

Abstract: The invention relates to method for producing mono amino-functionalised dialkylphosphonic acids esters and salts, characterised in that a) a phosphinic acid source (I) is reacted with olefins (IV) in the presence of a catalyst A to give an alkylphosphonous acid, the salt or ester thereof (II), b) the alkylphosphonous acid, the salt or ester thereof (II) produced above is reacted with an allylamine of formula (V) in the presence of a catalyst B to give mono amino-functionalised dialkylphosphinic acid derivatives (III) where, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 independently=amongst others, H, C1-C18 alkyl, C6-C18 aryl, C6-C18 aralkyl, C6-C18 alkylaryl and X?H, C1-C18 alkyl, C6-C18 aryl, C6-C18 aralkyl, C6-C18 alkylaryl, Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Fe, Zr, Zn, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Cu, Ni, Li, Na, K and/or a protonated nitrogen base and Y=a mineral acid, a carboxylic acid, a Lewis acid or organic acid, where n=a whole or fractional number from 0 to 4, catalyst A is a transition metal and/or transition metal compound a

Abstract: A polyester containing polymerized units of hydroquinone; 4,4?-biphenol; and hydroxybenzoic acid; terephthalic acid and optionally isophthalic acid. A method of forming a polyester including first acylating a mixture of hydroquinone; 4,4?-biphenol; terephthalic acid and optionally isophthalic acid; and hydroxybenzoic acid; and then polycondensing the resulting acylated mixture. The polyester is suitable for uses such as lighting where high whiteness, high reflectivity and high heat resistance are desirable.

Abstract: Light-emitting diode assembly housing comprising high temperature poly(1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol terephthalate) compositions containing titanium dioxide.

Abstract: A composition includes a thermoplastic polyester or polyolefin; and a nucleant having a chemical formula: and combinations of any two or more thereof; where each R1 is independently H, NR2R2, OH, OR2, SR2, SOR2, SO2R2, CN, COR2, CO2R2, CONR2R2, NO2, F, Cl, Br, or I; and each R2 is independently H or C1-C6 alkyl.

Abstract: A process for producing at least one monofilament from a thermoplastic polymer material comprising at least one polyester and also nanoparticles and optionally further additives as components, comprises adding the components to an extruder as partial or complete mixtures or separately and the thermoplastic polymer material being initially strand extruded, cooled and stretched and finally heat-conditioned at a temperature in the range from 40 to 120° C. for 0.01 to 10 min. The invention further relates to using a monofilament obtained by the process in the manufacture of artificial turf, wigs and also as bristles for soft or stiff brushes.

Abstract: Described are graphic art films comprising polyester compositions comprising polyesters which comprise (a) a dicarboxylicacidcomponent having terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues or ester residues thereof; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues.

Abstract: A liquid crystalline polyester resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a liquid crystalline polyester; 50 to 150 parts by weight of at least one whisker selected from aluminum borate whisker and titanium oxide whisker; and 1 to 30 parts by weight of carbon black having a specific surface area of at least 200 m2/g. This liquid crystalline polyester resin composition has excellent mechanical properties and provides an insulator which is hardly charged.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a preparation comprising at least one specific oligomeric siloxane component and at least one polymer component, to processes for producing it and to its use in formulations, more particularly metal coating formulations.

Abstract: A polyester film includes ethylene glycol component that accounts for 60 mol % or more of the glycol components in the polyester film, containing a crystal nucleating agent up to 0.01 to 5 mass % relative to the entire polyester film that accounts for 100 mass %, and having a crystal melting energy, ?Hm, of 5 to 35 J/g.

Abstract: Polymer obtainable by polycondensation or polyadduct formation from monomeric compounds, wherein accompanying use is made as monomeric compound of substituted 2-aryl-2-alkyl-1,3-propanediols of the formula I or substituted 2-cyclohexyl-2-alkyl-1,3-propanediols of the formula Ia or the alkoxylated derivatives of the formula I or of the formula Ia.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a process for recycling film materials, and is particularly directed to collecting spent release liners for labels and constructing new release liner stock from the spent materials. In order to use the waste film, the film is subjected to a process for increasing the intrinsic viscosity. In addition, a coloring agent may be incorporated into the film in order to mask yellowing. In one embodiment, a multilayered composite film is formed.

Abstract: A polymer obtainable by polycondensation or polyaddition of monomeric compounds, wherefor accompanying use is made as monomeric compound of 2-(2-methylbutyl)-2-propyl-1,3-propanediol of the formula I or its alkoxylated derivatives (also referred to collectively below as C11 diol).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyester composition comprising a diacid component and a diol component, wherein the diacid component comprises: i) isophthalic acid present at a concentration in the range of from about 23 mole % to about 30 mole % of the total diacid, and ii) terephthalic acid; and wherein the diol component comprises: i) diethylene glycol present at a concentration in the range of from about 1.1 mole % to about 3.5 mole % of the total diol, and ii) ethylene glycol. Other embodiments of the present invention include a film produced from the polyester composition and processes for producing the film.

Abstract: A molding produced by a layer-by layer process of selectively melting regions of a respective pulverulent layer via unfocused introduction of electromagnetic energy, using a polymer powder, where the powder has at least one thermoplastic random copolymer with an ISO 1133 MFR value of from 12 to 1 g/10 min.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer blend, comprising (a) at least one hydrophobic polymer, as component A, (b) at least one hydrophilic polymer, as component B, and (c) at least one structural unit that crosslinks component A and/or B and derives from at least one compound selected from the group consisting of aldehydes, dialdehydes, diketones, aldehyde ketones, derivatives of the above-mentioned compounds, and mixtures thereof, as component C, and to processes for the production thereof and to the use thereof.

Abstract: Described are baby bottle(s) comprising polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component having terephthalic acid or an ester thereof; optionally, an aromatic dicarboxylic acid or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid or esters thereof; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for preparing a non-dripping flame retarding masterbatch. The flame retarding masterbatch includes a fire retardant in an amount of about 0.1-15.0 wt %, a crosslinking agent in an amount of about 0.1-1.5 wt %, a thermoplastic polymer in an amount of about 76.5-99.5 wt %, a crosslinking initiator in an amount of about 0.01-2.0 wt %, and a dispersing agent in an amount of about 0.1-5.0 wt % in the composition.

Abstract: A molding composition comprising: (a) from 40 to 99.99 wt % of a modified polybutylene terephthalate random copolymer that (1) is derived from polyethylene terephthalate component selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate and polyethylene terephthalate copolymers and (2) has at least one residue derived from the polyethylene terephthalate component, and (b) from 0.01 to 20 wt. % of a carboxy reactive component; wherein the modified polybutylene terephthalate random copolymer, the carboxy reactive component, and optionally at least one additive, are present in a total amount of 100 wt %.

Abstract: Processes for producing polyethylene terephthalate copolyesters are disclosed, that include the steps of: esterifying a mixture of at least terephthalic acid, from 20 mole percent to 45 mole percent 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, and ethylene glycol, optionally in the presence of one or more alkaline earth metals or alkali metals, to form an oligomer; polycondensing the oligomer in the melt phase in the presence of aluminum and one or more alkaline earth metals or alkali metals, to obtain a copolyester having an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.5 dL/g; and thereafter adding to the copolyester a phosphorus-containing compound.

Abstract: Described are film(s) and/or sheet(s) comprising polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component having terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic residues; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues.

Abstract: Methods of recycling carpet components are disclosed. Usable compositions containing recycled carpet components, and carpets and carpet components containing recycled carpet components are also disclosed. Other products containing recycled carpet components are further disclosed.

Abstract: Polyester compositions having desirable injection molding properties and that retain good crystallization rates and natural stretch ratio characteristics are described. These polyesters are suitable for the manufacture of beverage containers, bulk continuous filaments, and other articles that can benefit from such improved properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a manufacturing method of organic modifier-free exfoliated nano clay-polymer composite. The manufacturing method of organic modifier-free exfoliated nano clay-polymer composite includes (S1) dispersing layered clay nanoparticles and dissolving a thermoplastic polymer in an acidic solvent; (S2) adding the product of step (S1) to a polymer non-solvent incapable of dissolving the polymer, but capable of dissolving the organic modifier separated from the organized layered clay nanoparticles; and (S3) separating an organic modifier-free exfoliated nano clay-polymer composite from the product of step (S2). The inventive manufacturing method can maximally improve the physical properties of composites through the addition of the exfoliated clay nanoparticles by removing the organic modifier that may deteriorate physical properties of the composite from the exfoliated clay nanoparticles dispersed therein.

Abstract: A window covering has at least an element made of polyethylene terephthalate mixed with a filler, wherein the polyethylene terephthalate has a melt strength greater than 500 Pa·s, and a ratio of the filler is between 2% and 40% by weight, and the polyethylene terephthalate is mixed with the filler in an environment with the temperature between 200 and 350. The mixture is put into an extruder for extrusion to have a long member, and then the long member is cooled for solidification and is cut to make the window covering element. The element of the window covering has a well rigidity, heat resistant, and light fastness property, and most of all, it is recyclable.

Abstract: A process for preparing a curable polyester based emulsion is provided in embodiments, containing one or more unsaturated polyesters and one or more photoinitiators obtained by a phase inversion process, in which the particle size and particle size distribution is controlled by process parameters, such as solvent, solvent ratio, neutralization ratio of the resin and temperature.