Abstract: The polyester resin composition of the present invention comprises (A) a thermoplastic polyester resin, (B) an olefinic polymer modified with at least one member selected from the group consisting of an unsaturated carboxylic acid and its derivative, and (C) an aliphatic ester having a molecular weight of 400 to 1,000. The polyester resin of the present invention may comprises: (D) a flame retardant, (E) an inorganic flame retardant auxiliary, and others. The thermoplastic polyester resin composition is useful for the fabrication of sliding members (particularly, gears). Polyester resin compositions with improved dimensional accuracy and sliding properties and shaped articles formed therefrom can be obtained from the resin composition of the present invention.

Abstract: A substantially transparent, moldable, thermoplastic multipolymer composition comprising a methyl methacrylate copolymer containing a predominant amount of methyl methacrylate and a minor amount of one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers; and an effective amount of a polyetheresteramide to enhance the electrostatic charge dissipation of the copolymer. The polyetheresteramide has a refractive index within about 0.005 units of the refractive index of the copolymer. The composition, when subjected to injection molding, is such that the injection-molded composition exhibits a haze of not greater than about 25% and a light transmission of at least about 60%. Preferably, the composition includes an impact modifier which also has a refractive index within about 0.005 units of the refractive index of the copolymer. The composition may also include a minor amount of a polyethylene glycol having a weight average molecular weight of about 2,000 to about 10,000.

Abstract: Curable coating compositions comprising either a liquid or particulate curable film-forming resinous material, a flow control agent which is a copolymer and optionally a carrier for the liquid resinous material. The copolymer is from at least one non-amino, non-hydroxyl and non-acid functional alkyl acrylate or methacrylate containing from 1 to 20 carbon atoms in the alkyl group, and functional monomer of either (i) amino functional acrylates and methacrylates in an effective amount to give the copolymer an amine value in the range from 2 to 70, or (ii) acid functional acrylate and methacrylate in an effective amount to give the copolymer an acid value in the range of from 10 to 30. Additionally, with either functional monomer (i) or (ii) another functional comonomer (iii) can be present in the copolymer which is hydroxyalkyl acrylate and/or hydroxyalkyl methacrylate and/or caprolactone polyol monomer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a blend comprising (a) about 2% to about 98% by weight of at least one ester of cellulose comprising an alkanoyl chain having from about 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, and having at a D.S. of about 2.3 to about 3.0, and an inherent viscosity of about 0.2 to about 3.0 deciliters/gram as measured at a temperature of 25° C. for a 0.5 g sample in 100 ml of a 60/40 parts by weight solution of phenol/tetrachloroethane, and (b) about 98% to about 2% by weight of at least one ester of cellulose comprising an alkanoyl chain having from about 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, and having a D.S. of about 1.5 to about 2.2, and an inherent viscosity of about 0.2 to about 3.0 deciliters/gram as measured at a temperature of 25° C. for a 0.5 g sample in 100 ml of a 60/40 parts by weight solution of phenol/tetrachloroethane, said percentages being based on the weight of component (a) plus component (b).

Abstract: A thermosetting powder coating composition prepared by a wet process, which contains a mixture comprising (a) an epoxy-containing acrylic resin, (b) a polycarboxylic acid compound curing agent, (c) fine crosslinked resin particles and/or (d) a resin that exists in the liquid form at room temperature.

Abstract: Manufacturing a thermoplastic composition, there is first melt-blended a polymer (A)containing polyether chains, e.g. a polyetherpolyamide block copolymer, with (C) a vinyl compound, e.g. a copolymer of styrene and maleic anhydride and/or a compatibilizing agent (D), e.g. a graft copolymer with a polyolefin with an unsaturated carboxylic acid and the resultant melt-blended mixture is pelletized. The resultant pellets are then blended with a polyolefin (B) e.g. polyethylene. The resultant overall blended mixture can then be molded into films having a low variation in thickness of a desired permeability of water vapor and other gases.

Abstract: The positively chargeable toner includes a binder resin and a coloring agent, the binder resin including (a) a resin (1) capable of forming a matrix in the toner, the resin (1) being a hybrid resin of a polyester resin and a vinyl resin; and (b) a resin (2) capable of forming a domain dispersed in the matrix formed by the resin (1), the resin (2) being a vinyl resin having a positive charge functional group. This positively chargeable toner has a good evenness of chargeability and a high charging-up speed with a small proportion of a reversely charged toner upon triboelectric charging. Moreover, in a heat roller fixing method, fixing at a low temperature can be performed without using an offset inhibiting liquid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic composition comprising at least one polymer (M) forming a matrix in which are dispersed at least one polymer (S) and at least one polymer (K) and such that its tensile strength is greater than that of a composition comprising only (M) and (S), the proportion by weight of (M) being the same.

Abstract: Block copolyestercarbonates may be prepared by first conducting a reaction between at least one of resorcinol or an alkyl- or haloresorcinol and at least one aromatic dicarboxylic acid dichloride, preferably isophthaloyl dichloride, terephthaloyl dichloride or a mixture thereof, to produce a hydroxy-terminated polyester intermediate, and then conducting a reaction of the intermediate with a carbonate precursor, preferably in the presence of a dihydroxy compound such as bisphenol A. The products have excellent physical properties, including a high degree of weatherability. They may be blended with other polymers such as polycarbonates, poly(alkylene dicarboxylates), polyarylates, polyetherimides, and addition polymers to improve the weatherability thereof.

Abstract: Curable powder clear coating composition and coated substrate with multilayered coatings have as the predominant film-forming polymer in the coating at least one epoxy acrylic copolymer in an amount from 60 to 99.99 percent by weight and 10 to 40 percent by weight of a polycarboxylic acid crosslinking agent. The percentages by weight are based on solids of the curable coating composition. A single predominant film-forming epoxy acrylic copolymer has a number average molecular weight in the range of about 1000 to 5500; a calculated Tg in the range of 50 to 85° C.; epoxy content in the range of 35 to 85, and a styrene content resulting from an amount of styrene monomer in the range of up to about 25 weight percent based on the weight percent of the monomers to form the copolymer.

Abstract: A golf ball and a method of making a golf ball, having a cover and a core, wherein the golf ball has at least one layer formed of a compatibilized blend of about 4 percent to 95 percent of at least one ionomer resin; about 95 percent to 4 percent of at least one non-ionic polymer; and about 1 to 15 phr, based on 100 parts ionomer resin and non-ionic polymer, of at least one non-carboxylic acid compatibilizer of functionalized block and graft polymers and oligomers, wherein at least one portion of the non-carboxylic acid compatibilizer is miscible with the at least one ionomer and at least one portion of the non-carboxylic acid compatibilizer is miscible with the at least one non-ionic polymer.

Abstract: A biodegradable nonwoven material having improved fluid management properties. The nonwoven material may be produced using thermoplastic compositions which comprise an unreacted mixture of a poly(lactic acid) polymer; a polybutylene succinate polymer or a polybutylene succinate adipate polymer, or a mixture of such polymers; and a wetting agent. The thermoplastic composition exhibits substantial biodegradable properties yet is easily processed. The biodegradable nonwoven materials may be used in a disposable absorbent product intended for the absorption of fluids such as body fluids.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer blend comprising high density polyethylene (HDPE), poly(ethylene naphthalate) (PEN), and a non-functionalised ethylene copolymer. This polymer blend is useful in extrusion blow moulding to make articles such as bottles.

Abstract: Carpet scrap containing mixtures of polyesters and/or polyamides and polyolefins are compatiblized with ultralow density polyethylene (ULDPE) to make homogeneous thermoplastic blends having useful properties.

Abstract: Balloons for use on medical devices such as catheter balloons are formed from polymer blend products which include a liquid crystal polymer (LCP), a crystallizable thermoplastic polymer, especially thermoplastic polyesters such as PET, and a compatabilizer. The compatabilizer may be an ethylene-maleic anhydride copolymer, an ethylene-methyl acrylate copolymer, an ethylene-methyl acrylate copolymer, an ethylene-methyl acrylate-maleic anhydride terpolymer, an ethylene-methyl-methacrylic acid terpolymer, an acrylic rubber, an ethylene-ethyl acrylate-glycidyl methacrylate terpolymer or a mixture of two or more such polymers.

Abstract: Coating compositions which comprise: (i) a hydroxy-functional compound containing in the molecule an average of at least two hydroxyl groups; (ii) an anhydride-functional compound containing in the molecule an average of at least two cyclic carboxylic acid anhydride groups; and (iii) an epoxy-functional compound containing in the molecule an average of at least two cycloaliphatic epoxy groups, provide low temperature cure response and excellent durability.

Abstract: The invention concerns a mixture or polymer composite of a copolymer (CP) comprising between 70 and 99.9 wt % methylmethacrylate, between 0.1 and 5 wt % maleic acid anhydride and between 0 and 25 wt % further vinylically copolymerizable monomers which, apart from the vinyl function, have no further function groups, with a polymethacrylate-compatible plastics (VK) and a polymer (PN) which contains at least one terminal nucleophilic groups.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic composition comprising an unreacted mixture of a poly(lactic acid) polymer, a polybutylene succinate polymer or a polybutylene succinate adipate polymer, or a mixture of such polymers; and a wetting agent. The thermoplastic composition exhibits substantial biodegradable properties yet is easily processed. The thermoplastic composition is useful in making multicomponent fibers or nonwoven structures that may be used in a disposable absorbent product intended for the absorption of fluids such as body fluids.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic composition comprising an unreacted mixture of an aliphatic polyester polymer as a continuous phase, polyolefin microfibers as a discontinuous phase encased within the aliphatic polyester polymer continuous phase, and a compatibilizer for the aliphatic polyester polymer and the polyolefin microfibers. The multicomponent fiber exhibits substantial biodegradable properties and good wettability yet is easily processed. The thermoplastic composition is useful in making nonwoven structures that may be used in a disposable absorbent product intended for the absorption of fluids such as body fluids.

Abstract: Polyester composition with improved impact properties, improved oxygen permeability and improved dimensional shrinkage during heating. Impact modifiers are dissolved into a molten polyester to form a eutectic alloy. On slow cooling, the eutectic alloy of the invention freezes to form a mixture of particles of the impact modifier embedded in a matrix of the polyester. By controlling the solidification of the melt, the size and distribution of the precipitates from the melt can be controlled, which allows control of the mechanical properties. The precipitation can also be controlled either by homogenous nucleation or by heterogeneous nucleation through the addition of a nucleating agent or the introduction of a suitable surface for nucleation. The invention also provides a process of manufacturing the above polyester, an article comprising this polyester and a process for making this article.

Abstract: Fluoropolymer compositions containing melt-fabricable functionalized fluoropolymer and liquid crystal polymer have enhanced adhesion to metal even at low concentrations of liquid crystal polymer.

Abstract: Compared to a polyester film, films made from a blend of the polyester and up to 20 percent of an ethylene-acrylate copolymer have improved tear strength and heat seal strength while maintaining acceptable gloss, clarity, and coefficient of friction. The heat seal strength of the film and the bond strength of the film to aluminum vacuum deposited on the film are improved by adding less than five percent of an ethylene-acid copolymer to the blend.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the production of masterbatches which contain short fibres or pulps and which may be used for the production of polymer compositions or rubber compositions.

Abstract: Synthetic comb copolymers which elicit controlled cellular response, methods of applying these polymers to various surfaces, and methods of using the polymers for modifying biomaterial surfaces, in tissue engineering applications and as drug delivery devices are provided. The comb copolymers are comprised of hydrophobic polymer backbones and hydrophilic, non-cell binding side chains which can be end-capped with cell-signaling ligands that guide cellular response. By mixing non-cell binding combs with ligand-bearing combs, the surface concentration and spatial distribution of one or more types of ligands, including adhesion peptides and growth factors, can be tuned on a surface to achieve desired cellular response. In one embodiment, the combs are used as stabilizing agents for dispersion polymerization of latexes. The comb-stabilized latexes can be applied to substrates by standard coating operations to create a bioregulating surface, or used as drug delivery agents.

Abstract: Melt processible thermoplastic compositions and method for making them are described, these compositions comprising a thermoplastic polymer resin matrix selected from the group consisting of thermoplastic polyurethanes, polyvinyl chlorides, styrenics, engineering thermoplastics, and polyolefins, at least about 25 percent (by weight based on the total composition) of an elastomeric impact modifier dispersed as discrete particles in the thermoplastic matrix (a); and at least about 10 percent (by weight based on the total composition) of at least one homogeneous linear or substantially linear ethylene polymer dispersed as discrete particles in at least the impact modifier (b), the ethylene polymer having a molecular weight distribution less than 3.5 and a density of at least 0.04 g/cm.sup.3 higher than the density of the impact modifier component (b), wherein the elastic modulus of the thermoplastic component (a) is at least 200 times greater than the elastic modulus of the impact modifier component (b).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiphase thermoplastic composition consisting of a mixture (I) including at least one ethylene polymer (A) which has units derived from unsaturated epoxy and at least one thermoplastic resin (B) partly encapsulated by the said ethylene polymer (A), the said mixture (I) being dispersed in a matrix of thermoplastic resin (C).

Abstract: Polymer mixtures comprising at least one thermoset and at least one oxidized polyarylene sulfide have particularly good tribological behavior. Oxidized polyarylene sulfides used in these mixtures are polyarylene sulfones or oxidized polyarylene sulfides in which at least 10% of the sulfur bridges have been converted to sulfone bridges. Polyphenylene sulfone is employed with preference. The polymer mixtures are used to produce gearwheels, gear racks, bearings, chains, wheels or gasket materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic composition comprising at least one polymer (M) forming a matrix in which are dispersed at least one polymer (S) and at least one polymer (K) and such that its tensile strength is greater than that of a composition comprising only (M) and (S), the proportion by weight of (M) being the same.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition that comprises a mixture of a polyethylene oxide polymer, a polyolefin polymer, a polyester polymer, and, optionally, a compatibilizer for the polymers. One embodiment of such a thermoplastic composition is a mixture of polyethylene oxide polymer, poly(lactic acid) polymer, and polyethylene polymer. The thermoplastic composition is capable of being extruded into fibers that may be formed into nonwoven structures that may be used in a disposable absorbent product intended for the absorption of fluids such as body fluids.

Abstract: The present invention provides a low gloss powder coating composition comprising a glycidyl-containing acrylic polymer, a first acid functional crosslinking agent comprising a copolymer of an ethylenically unsaturated compound and an anhydride of a dicarboxylic acid and a second acid functional crosslinking agent comprising a dicarboxylic acid having 4 to 20 carbons.

Abstract: Curable compositions, which comprise the following components:(A) a polymer component consisting of one or more than one of the following components:polymers based on acrylate monomers and/or methacrylate monomers containing free carboxyl groups, and carboxyl-terminated polyesters;(B) a crosslinker for component (A) selected from the group consisting of:(B1) one or more than one compound having a molecular weight of less than 800 and containing at least two (2-oxo-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methyl groups per molecule, and(B2) a mixture consisting of one or more than one compound having a molecular weight of less than 800 and containing at least two (2-oxo-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methyl groups per molecule, and of one or more than one epoxy resin, at least 60 percent of the total number of (2-oxo-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methyl groups and epoxy groups of the mixture being (2-oxo-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methyl groups;(C) a catalyst for accelerating the crosslinking reaction between the components (A) and (B), and(D) a solvent for the comp

Abstract: A polystyrene-based resin composition, comprising (A) a styrene-based resin with a mainly syndiotactic configuration, (B) a polyolefin, and (C) rubber polymer particles as main components, exhibits excellent heat resistance and impact resistance.

Abstract: Polyester composition with improved impact properties, improved oxygen permeability and improved dimensional shrinkage during heating. Impact modifiers are dissolved into a molten polyester to form a eutectic alloy. On slow cooling, the eutectic alloy of the invention freezes to form a mixture of particles of the impact modifier embedded in a matrix of the polyester. By controlling the solidification of the melt, the size and distribution of the precipitates from the melt can be controlled, which allows control of the mechanical properties. The precipitation can also be controlled either by homogenous nucleation or by heterogeneous nucleation through the addition of a nucleating agent or the introduction of a suitable surface for nucleation. The invention also provides a process of manufacturing the above polyester, an article comprising this polyester and a process for making this article.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a monofilament made from a blend of a polyester having a polyhydric alcohol of 1,4-cyclohexane-dimethanol, a polyamide, and a polyolefin. This blend is useful as an article of paper making machine clothing when the blend is in the form of a fiber structure. Particularly, this blend is useful in spiral fabrics having good dry-heat strength and hydrolysis resistance.

Abstract: Desirable thermoplastic vulcanizates can be prepared from a polar engineering thermoplastic; a halogenated copolymer of p-alkylstyrene and an isomonoolefin having from 4 to 7 carbon atoms; and either an ethylene rubbery polymer or a diene based rubbery polymer or combinations thereof. The ethylene rubbery polymer desirably has at least one pendant carboxylic acid group, amine group, epoxy group, hydroxyl group or an anhydride of two carboxylic acid groups or combinations thereof. Desirable diene based rubbery polymers include epoxidized natural rubber and epoxidized homopolymers and copolymers of dienes.

Abstract: A composition amenable to injection molding and extrusion comprises a syndiotactic styrene resin, a thermoplastic resin such as a polyolefin and an inorganic filler optionally contains a rubber.

Abstract: A composition comprises (A) a syndiotactic styrene-based resin and (C) rubber polymer particles such as graft copolymers, butadiene or isoprene block copolymers optionally hydrogenated and/or modified with maleic anhydride, and other rubbers, and, optionally, (B) a thermoplastic resin such as a polycarbonate, and/or (D) a filler such as glass fibers.

Abstract: An acrylic modifier composition for improving impact resistance of polyester compositions is provided which comprises (a) between about 10% to about 90% by weight of a first component selected from the group consisting of an ethylene alkyl acrylate co-polymer and ethylene alkyl methacrylate copolymer, wherein the alkyl is C1 to C10; and (b) between about 10% to about 90% by weight of a second component selected from the terpolymer group consisting of ethylene/alkylacrylate/ glycidyl methacrylate; ethylene/alkyl acrylate/glycidyl acrylate; ethylene/alkyl methacrylate/glycidyl acrylate; and ethylene/alkyl methacrylate/glycidyl methacrylate, wherein the alkyl is C1 to C10. Polyester compositions toughened by addition of the modifier composition are disclosed, as are articles molded from these compositions and processes for forming these polyester compositions.

Abstract: Low oil swell, processable carboxylated nitrile rubber thermoplastic vulcanizate compositions having high melting points are made utilizing a processing aid, for example, maleated polyethylene, and addition type curing agents such as bisoxazolines or bisimidazolines. The compositions generally contain polar thermoplastic high melting point crystalline polymers such as polyester as a continuous phase with the carboxylated nitrile rubber being dispersed therein.

Abstract: Dynamic vulcanizates of an engineering thermoplastic ("plastic"), e.g. a polyamide or polyester, with acrylate rubbers having dissimilar functional groups are prepared with a metal fatty acid salt in the absence of a conventional curative, provided the rubbers are molecularly intermixed. An acrylate rubber with halogen functionality ("AcrRubHal") is thus crosslinked in a single mixing stage with an acrylate rubber having carboxyl, hydroxyl or epoxy functionality ("AcrRubX") in a "plastic". Quaternary ammonium salts and tertiary amines do not function as curatives, as one might expect. But a metal fatty acid salt, preferably a metal stearate or oleate and concentrates thereof effectively crosslink the rubbers. TPVs produced without conventional curing agents are relatively "soft", but have highly desirable low temperature physical properties and oil resistance.

Abstract: A highly filled, ceramic-like thermoplastic polyester resin molding composition, characterized as containing a polyethylene terephthalate base resin, an impact modifier system containing a copolymer and terpolymer, glass fibers, and a mineral filler. Shaped articles prepared from the molding composition exhibit a ceramic appearance and feel, glossy surface finish, improved impact strength, and high specific gravity.

Abstract: A saturated polyester resin composition excellent in impact resistance is prepared by melt kneading (A) 30-58 parts by weight of a saturated polyester resin, (B) 42-70 parts by weight of an epoxy group-containing ethylene copolymer comprising (a) 50-99% by weight of ethylene unit, (b) 0.1-30% by weight of unsaturated carboxylic acid glycidyl ester unit or unsaturated glycidyl ether unit, and (c) 0-49% by weight of ethylenically unsaturated ester compound unit, (C) 0.

Abstract: A combination of polymeric components provides desired characteristics in forming medical instruments such as catheters and balloons for dilatation catheters. For example, a balloon material is formed from a blend of polymeric components, including a first crystalline polymeric component and a second softening polymeric component. Where the first two components are generally incompatible, the balloon material can also include a third compatibilizing agent to facilitate blending the first two polymeric components together. The first polymeric component can be a branched or straight chain polyamide having a molecular weight of at least about 5000, or a polyester prepared from aromatic dicarboxylic acids having 8 to 14 carbon atoms or aliphatic dicarboxylic acids having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms, and at least one glycol having the formula HO(CH.sub.2).sub.n OH, where n is an integer from 2 to 10, neopentyl glycol and cyclohexane dimethanol.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition which may be unvulcanized or vulcanized is provided which comprises a polymer blend of an elastomeric thermoplastic engineering resin and a halogen-containing copolymer of a C.sub.4 to C.sub.7 isomonoolefin and a para-alkylstyrene. A process for preparing a dynamically vulcanized composition is also provided.

Abstract: Curable coating compositions comprising either a liquid or particulate curable film-forming resinous material, a flow control agent which is a copolymer and optionally a carrier for the liquid resinous material. The copolymer is from at least one non-amino, non-hydroxyl and non-acid functional alkyl acrylate or methacrylate containing from 1 to 20 carbon atoms in the alkyl group, and functional monomer of either (i) amino functional acrylates and methacrylates in an effective amount to give the copolymer an amine value in the range from 2 to 70, or (ii) acid functional acrylate and methacrylate in an effective amount to give the copolymer an acid value in the range of from 10 to 30. Additionally, with either functional monomer (i) or (ii) another functional comonomer (iii) can be present in the copolymer which is hydroxyalkyl acrylate and/or hydroxyalkyl methacrylate and/or caprolactone polyol monomer.

Abstract: This invention describes a staged process in which successive dynamic vulcanizations of plural curable rubber blend components are based on condensation reactions of a functional group (reactive site) carried by each curable rubber. The process is carried out in three stages during each of which gases evolved during the condensation reactions are removed. It is essential to form an intermediate fully dense hard blend in the second stage. This intermediate hard blend contains a relatively large amount of plastic (relative to curable rubbers) and is therefore much harder than the desired final blend. In the third stage, additional rubber and curative for uncured rubber are added to achieve the desired softness. This process, carried out in an extruder, results in fully dense pellets which are injection moulded to produce articles having essentially the same specific gravity as that of the pellets.

Abstract: A polycarbonate blend composition with a good balance of high impact resistance, moldability, and controllable gloss with reduced tendencies of pearlescence or delamination in molded articles is prepared by admixing with polycarbonate a substantially linear ethylene polymer or linear ethylene polymer, an olefinic epoxide-containing copolymer, and a polyester.

Abstract: A conductive polyester-based alloy sheet having three layers laminated together by co-extrusion, which comprises one substrate layer and two surface layers, wherein the surface layers are conductive and comprise polyester, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abbreviated as ABS) and/or polystyrene (abbreviated as PS), a compatibilizer, and a toughening agent, wherein the surface layers have a surface conductivity of not more than 10.sup.8 ohms. The melt flow index of the material for the conductive layers during the extrusion step is not less than 5.0 g/min (loading, 10 Kg; temperature, 250.degree. C.). The substrate layer is made from acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene and/or polystyrene.

Abstract: A method for reacting a methylene-containing component such as an acrylic polymer prepared from acetoacetoxyalkyl (meth)acrylate and an alkene-containing component such as a polyfumarate, polymaleate, a polyester containing both fumarate and maleate groups or a polyacrylate comprises the reaction of a tertiary amine such as triethylene diamine and an epoxide such as a glycidyl-functional (meth)acrylic polymer in the presence of the methylene-containing component and alkene-containing component. The tertiary amine can be incorporated into the alkene-containing component such as the reaction of an unsaturated polyester with a compound having both tertiary amine and primary or secondary amine groups. The tertiary amine can be incorporated into the methylene-containing component such as an acrylic polymer derived from a tertiary amino-functional monmer and acetoacetoxyalkyl (meth)acrylate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic composition comprising an unreacted mixture of an aliphatic polyester polymer as a continuous phase, polyolefin microfibers as a discontinuous phase encased within the aliphatic polyester polymer continuous phase, and a compatibilizer for the aliphatic polyester polymer and the polyolefin microfibers. The multicomponent fiber exhibits substantial biodegradable properties and good wettability yet is easily processed. The thermoplastic composition is useful in making nonwoven structures that may be used in a disposable absorbent product intended for the absorption of fluids such as body fluids.