Abstract: This invention relates to hyperbranched, functional polyesters.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel water-dispersible copolymers which contain at least one UVA light-absorbing monomer, one UVB light-absorbing monomer, one hydrophilic monomer, and optionally one hydrophobic monomer component. The UVA light-absorbing monomer absorbs at .lambda.max ultraviolet light in the 320-400 nm range. The UVB light-absorbing monomer absorbs at max ultraviolet light in the 290-320 nm range. Because of the R.sub.3 group used in the invention, the copolymers of the invention permit higher loading of UV monomers than previously obtainable.

Abstract: Disclosed is an alternating block copolymer composition useful for enhancing the crystallization of bisphenol-A polycarbonate which comprises the reaction product of a polyoxyalkylene polyamine and poly(ethylene)terephthalate. Also disclosed is a method of synthesizing the alternating block copolymer and a method of using the block copolymer composition in the crystallization of bisphenol-A polycarbonate.

Abstract: The invention presents a biodegradable polyester polymer comprising ##STR1## wherein: n=number of repeating polymer units of the formula shown; p=0 or 1, 0 indicating the absence of the subscripted constituent; q=0 or 1, 0 indicating the absence of the subscripted constituent; when p=0, 1=1; when p=1, 1=0; R.sup.1 =a divalent organic substituent which can include oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur atoms as part of the polymer backbone; R.sup.2 =a divalent organic substituent which can include oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur atoms as part of the polymer backbone; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each independently hydrogen or an organic substituent or together form a divalent ring which may be optionally substituted; and each R is independently H, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, aryl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl or cycloalkynyl, all optionally substituted with F, Cl, Br, I, CN or NO.sub.2.

Abstract: Block copolyetheramides, well adopted for conversion into a wide variety of useful thermoplastic elastomer shaped articles, have the formula: ##STR1## in which D is the residue of a diacid oligamide having an Mn ranging from 300 to 3,000 and/or the residue of the diacid chain limiter, PE is the residue of a polyetherdiol having an Mn ranging from 200 to 5,000,.times.is a straight or branched chain (cyclo)aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon having from 4 to 20 carbon atoms, n is a number ranging from 1 to 4, and m is an average number ranging from 2 to 50; these are prepared by polycondensing a multiblock polymer having the formula: ##STR2## with a diamine H.sub.2 N--X--NH.sub.2.

Abstract: Side chain liquid crystalline polymers which exhibit nonlinear optical responses, particularly second and third harmonic generation, are presented together with methods for making them. These polymers derive their nonlinear optical behavior from selective pendant groups that are attached via spacers to the backbone. Several embodiments having chiral structures are subject to efficient dipolar and molecular alignment by electric field poling. The methods disclosed for making these polymers are polycondensation, graft polymerization, and copolycondensation.

Abstract: The thermoplastic molding compositions contain as essential componentsA) from 96 to 99.9% by weight of at least one polyamide,B) from 0.1 to 4% by weight of one or more dialkyl ketones of the general formula I ##STR1## where R and R' are each alkyl of from 10 to 30 carbon atoms, and also, based on the sum total of A) and B),C) from 0 to 40% by weight of an impact modifying rubber,D) from 0 to 60% by weight of fibrous or particulate fillers or a mixture thereof, andE) from 0 to 120% by weight of a modified polyphenylene ether.

Abstract: Novel nonlinearly optically active polymers, well suited for electrooptical applications, are prepared by copolymerizing a first difunctional monomer with a second difunctional comonomer, with at least one of such difunctional monomers including a polar charge transfer moiety containing at least one electron acceptor group and at least one electron donor group (D), and further wherein the polymerizable functional groups are borne by the one or more electron donor groups (D).

Abstract: A polycondensation and/or addition product containing carboxyl groups and tertiary amino groups, coating agents based on the latter, and the use thereof.The present invention relates to a polycondensation and/or addition product containing carboxyl groups and amino groups. This can be obtained by reactinga) polycarboxylic acids or anhydrides thereof, if appropriate together with monocarboxylic acids,b) polyols, if appropriate together with monools, and, if appropriatec) further modifying components, and, if appropriate,d) a component which is capable of reacting with the reaction product from a), b) and, if appropriate, c), with the proviso that the final product contains tertiary amino groups which originate from components a) and/or b) and/or d), and the reaction product from a), b), if appropriate c) and if appropriate d) and an acid number from 5 to 200, preferably 10 to 130, and an amine number from 3 to 150, preferably 10 to 300.

Abstract: Novel block polyetheramides, well adapted for the usual thermoplastic elastomer applications, e.g., as molded or extruded shaped articles, films, sheaths, composites and the like, have the following general formula: ##STR1## in which D is the residue of an oligoamidediacid having an Mn ranging from 300 to 8,000 and/or the residue of the diacidic polymer chain limiter, PE is the residue of a polyetherdiol having an Mn ranging from 200 to 5,000, X is a linear or branched, (cyclo)aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon having form 3 to 20 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be identical or different, are either OH or H, n is a number ranging from 0.1 to 10, and m is an average number ranging from 2 to 50, and are prepared by reacting, in the molten state, an oligoamidediacid A with an oligotherdiol B and a low molecular weight diacidic coupler C, the respective molar percentages a, b and c of which being such that:-5.ltoreq.a+c-b.ltoreq.5 and c.gtoreq.3.

Abstract: This invention relates to hyperbranched, functional polyesters prepared by self-condensation of AB.sub.n -type monomers wherein n is at least 2 and wherein B moieties contain a terminal carboxylic acid group or derivative thereof, wherein A or B is carboxyl or hydroxyl-terminated moiety which is an aromatic or aliphatic amino. The polyesters have utility as rheology modifiers or drug delivery vehicles.

Abstract: A carboxy acid-terminated polyamide is reacted with an alkylene glycol, a polyalkylene glycol, nitrogen base or an alkanol amine (followed by an alkanoic acid) to provide a block copolymer. These block copolymers are especially useful as pigment dispersants, i.e. for preparing solvent-based packaging inks (i.e. packaging gravure and flexographic inks).

Abstract: Disclose are polyester color concentrates, especially amorphous and partially-crystalline, polyester color concentrates, comprising a polyester having copolymerized therein colored residues of at least one polyester-reactive, thermally-stable methine colorant compound. The color concentrates may be used to impart yellow shades and colors to various polymeric materials, shaped articles fabricated of and coatings formulated from such polymeric materials and, especially, personal, medical and home care products where non-extractability of the colorant material is essential. Also disclosed are colored semicrystalline powders derived from the color concentrates.

Abstract: It has been determined that the glass transition temperature of polyesters can be increased by incorporating certain imide-containing diacid monomers therein. This invention specifically discloses a copolyester which is comprised of repeat units which are derived from (a) a diol component and (b) a diacid component which is comprised of (1) from about 1 to about 15 mole percent of at least one imide-containing diacid monomer having the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents an alkylene group, a substituted alkylene group, an arylene group, or a substituted arylene group, and (2) from about 85 to about 99 mole percent terephthalic acid or a diester thereof. N,N'-bis(1,3-methylene) cyclohexane bis-(trimellitimide) is a highly preferred imide-containing diacid monomer which can be utilized in making the polyesters of this invention.

Abstract: A conjugated system-containing organic high molecular compound is described, which contains a recurring unit represented by the following structural formula (I) and has a number-average molecular weight of 1,000 or more: ##STR1## wherein m represents an integer of from 2 to 10; n represents an integer of from 1 to 23; B and B' respectively represent --NHCO-- and --CONH--, --CONH-- and --NHCO--, ##STR2## --A-- is selected from the group consisting of ##STR3## wherein R.sup.1-4 and R.sup.5-8 each independently is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an amino group, an alkylamino group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a hydroxyl group, an alkoxyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a cyano group, a nitro group, and groups of the following formulae (a), (b), and (c), provided that the groups of --A-- may be the same or different: ##STR4## wherein R.sup.9-12, R.sup.13-16, and R.sup.

Abstract: A composition useful for incorporation into polymer compositions employed for food packaging or the like comprising a bis- or tris-methine compound having the structural formula ##STR1## wherein A is selected from the radicals ##STR2## wherein R' and R" are each selected from chlorine, bromine, fluorine, alkyl, alkoxy, aryl, aryloxy and arylthio;each n is independently 0, 1, 2;R.sub.1 is selected from a large variety of radicals such as cycloalkyl, phenyl, and straight or branched alkyl which may be subsituted;R.sub.2 is alkylene or the like;R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 are each selected from hydrogen and alkyl; andP and Q and P.sup.1 and Q.sup.1 are selected from cyano, carbalkoxy, carbaryloxy, carbaralkyloxy, or the like.The invention compositions are especially useful in combination with molding or fiber-grade condensation polymer; most preferably such polymer having compolymerized therein a total of from 1.

Abstract: Benzophenone-type polyimides having repeating groups of the formula ##STR1## where Y and Y' are the same or different and are a chemical bond, --O--, --S--, ##STR2## --CH.sub.2 --, --C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --, --CF.sub.2, --C(CF.sub.3).sub.2 -- or --Si(CH.sub.3).sub.

Abstract: Disclosed are certain poly-methine compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein each R.sup.1 is independently selected from cyano; carboxy; alkenyloxycarbonyl; an unsubstituted or substituted alkoxycarbonyl, cycloalkoxycarbonyl or aryloxycarbonyl radical; an unsubstituted or substituted, carbocyclic or heterocyclic aryl radical; an unsubstituted or substituted alkanoyl, cycloalkanoyl or aroyl radical; an unsubstituted or substituted carbamoyl radical; or an unsubstituted or substituted alkylsulfonyl, cycloalkylsulfonyl or arylsulfonyl radical; each R.sup.2 is independently selected from cyano or an unsubstituted or substituted alkoxycarbonyl, cycloalkoxycarbonyl or aryloxycarbonyl radical; each A is independently selected from an unsubstituted or substituted 1,2-phenylene or 1,2-naphthylene radical; each Z is independently selected from --O-- or --S--; and L is an organic linking group bonded by non-oxo carbon atoms to each Z atom.

Abstract: An aromatic polyester superior in heat resistance and melt-moldability is obtained by carrying out the polycondensation reaction withComponent A consisting of at least one compound having the formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, formyl, acetyl, propionyl or benzoyl, and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or a C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 aryl, or a mixture containing not less than 50% by mole of said compound,Component B consisting of at least one compound having any one of the formulas, ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 is hydroxyl, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyloxy, a C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 aryloxy or halogen, or a mixture containing not less than 50% by mole of said compound, andComponent C consisting of at least one compound having the formula,R.sub.4 O--A.sub.1 --OR.sub.4wherein A.sub.1 is a divalent aromatic residue, and R.sub.4 is hydrogen, acetyl, propionyl or benzoylin a reaction vessel at a temperature of 270.degree. C. to 380.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel polymeric polyamines containing internal urea, biuret, thiourea, dithiobiuret, amide, and/or thioamide moieties, and to polymers prepared therefrom. This invention also relates to novel isocyanate-functional prepolymers containing urea, biuret, thiourea, dithiobiuret, amide, and/or thioamide moieties and to polymers prepared therefrom.

Abstract: An ultraviolet light absorbing polyester resin and toner particles incorporating such polymer are provided. The toner particles are particularly useful in photolithographic applications wherein ultraviolet light is used for making printing plates from color separation transparencies which contain imaged areas defined by the toner particles. The toner particles can be prepared, if desired, in finely divided form capable of forming high resolution electrographic images, and the toner particles can be used in dry or liquid developer formulation. The toner particles are heat fusible preferably at low temperatures, resist toner offset, and have good cohesivity.

Abstract: Disclosed are color concentrate compositions which comprise a polyester having copolymerized therein at least 0.5 weight percent of an anthraquinone colorant compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein AQ is a 1,5- or 1,8-anthraquinonylene radical; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and are unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl; and X is a group reactive with at least one of the functional groups of the monomers from which the polyester is prepared. Amorphous polyesters and partially-crystalline polyesters are preferred embodiments of the color concentrates. Also disclosed are colored semicrystalline powders which may be obtained from the amorphous and partially-crystalline color concentrates by a dissolution-crystallization-precipitation procedure.

Abstract: Described herein are amide and/or imide containing polymers based on novel monomers that contain isoalkylidene bridges. These polymers have excellent toughness combined with high temperature stability, low water absorption, and good melt-fabricability.

Abstract: A reaction product of a .beta.-diketone and a polymer having groups that are reactive with the .beta.-diketone can be complexed with a metal. The reaction product having the complex metal can be activated to provide a substrate suitable for plating from an electroless metal plating bath.

Abstract: Disclosed is a water-dissipatable polyester containing a sulfonate group and at least 10 mole percent of a multifunctional or branch-inducing moiety. The polyester is useful to prepare coatings such as paints.

Abstract: A foamed thermoplastic elastomer having a substantially uniform closed cell structure and having a specific gravity of less than about 0l.40, an energy return ratio greater than about 0.50 when compressed and released said foam being prepared from a thermoplastic multi-block copolymer elastomer having a Shore D hardness of 25-75.

Abstract: This invention relates to modified polyetheramide hotmelt adhesives showing reduced melt viscosity and, optionally, better adhesive properties and to their use as ingredients for hotmelt adhesives.

Abstract: Novel polyarylate polymers comprise alternating moieties derived from an aromatic dicarboxylic acid halide, with moieties derived from a hydroxyaryl-substituted 1,6-diaza [4.4] spirodilactam compound and, optionally, with moieties derived from a di(hydroxyphenyl) compound. The polyarylate polymers are thermoplastic polymers characterized by relatively high glass transition temperatures.

Abstract: The invention relates to linear, thermotropic crosslinkable polymers, which comprises (A) polycondensing a complex dicarboxylic dichloride having the formula ##STR1## wherein Ar.sub.1 is ##STR2## Ar.sub.2 is ##STR3## Y is H, F, Cl, CN, phenyl, C.sub.n H.sub.2n+1, or OC.sub.n H.sub.2n+1, q is a cardinal number between 1 and 2, andn is a cardinal number between 1 and 4;provided that when X.sub.1 =OCO, then X.sub.2 =COO, when X.sub.1 =COO, then X.sub.2 =OCO, when X.sub.1 =NHCO then X.sub.2 =COHN, and when X.sub.1 =CONH then X.sub.2 =NHCO;(B) with an unsaturated dihydroxy oligomeric compound of the formula (III) ##STR4## present as an oligomer, where R.sup.1 is a linear, aliphatic, saturated, C.sub.2-12 moiety, or a C.sub.4-10 oxyaliphatic moiety;R.sup.2 is H or CH.sub.3 moiety; andm is a cardinal number between 1 and 4; at a mole ratio of from about 1:5 to about 5:1, at a temperature of from about 140.degree. C. to about 240.degree. C., for a time period from about 0.

Abstract: An aqueous printing ink or its semi-aqueous or non-aqueous concentrate exemplified as comprising a substantially homogeneous system of the components:(1) from about 4 to about 80 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 0 to about 60 weight % of pigment material;(3) from substantially none to about 90 weight % of water; and(4) from about 0.25 to about 5 weight % of a diacyl-glycerophospholipid.

Abstract: Rinse-added fabric conditioning compositions containing cationic soil release polymers are much more effective than similar compositions containing nonionic soil release polymers for soil release. Most of the cationic soil release polymers are new compounds comprising a hydrophobic alkylene oxide/terephthalate portion which has a low molecular weight and at least a single cationic charge under use conditions.

Abstract: A composition useful for molding into articles such as food containers, soft drink bottles, cured structural plastics and the like, comprising molding or fiber grade linear or unsaturated polyester or polycarbonate having copolymerized therein a total of from 1.0 to about 5,000 ppm, of the reactant residue moieties of one or a mixture of bis-methine reactants of the formulaM.sup.1 .dbd.HC--Ar.sup.1 --CH.dbd.M.sup.2whereinAr.sup.1 is an unsubstituted or substituted 1,4-phenylene radical; andM.sup.1 and M.sup.2 are the same or different and each is a disubstituted methylene group having the structure ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is ##STR2## and R.sup.2 is ##STR3## wherein R.sup.3 is hydrogen, allyl or an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or phenyl radical;X is a divalent alkylene, cycloalkylene or phenylene radical or a combination thereof which may include within the divalent chain one or two atoms or radicals selected from ##STR4## wherein R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyethylene terephthalate based copolyester modified by aliphatic dicarboxylic acid containing not less than 9 carbon atoms and poly(tetramethylene oxide)glycol, and to a polyester resin composition comprising said copolyester.Said polyester resin composition exhibits excellent toughness, impact strength and moldability without harming the inherent characteristics of polyethylene terephthlate.

Abstract: Energetic binders, and, more specifically, a class of nitramine-containing homopolymers and co-polymers characterized by favorable viscosity and glass transition temperature are prepared.

Abstract: It has been determined that the mechanical and thermal properties of polyesters can be improved by incorporating hydroxyalkyl trimellitic imides therein. Such polyesters are comprised of repeat units which are derived from (a) at least one diacid component, (b) at least one diol component, and (c) at least one hydroxyalkyl trimellitic imide.

Abstract: Novel hydroxyethylnorbornene esters are disclosed which are prepared by reacting cyclopentadienylethanol with an acrylate ester. Novel polyesters are disclosed which are prepared by the self-polymerization of the hydroxyethylnorborane (HEN) esters. Novel polyesters are also obtained by reacting HEN compounds and a diol or other polyol in the presence of diacids or their esters or anhydrides. The polyesters of the present invention are useful as tackifying agents, adhesives, coatings, and for other purposes.

Abstract: This invention provides novel isotropic condensation polymers which exhibit nonlinear optical response, and which have utility as a transparent optical component in optical light switch an light modulator devices.

Abstract: A reaction product of a .beta.-diketone and a polymer having groups that are reactive with the .beta.-diketone can be complexed with a metal. The reaction product having the complex metal can be activated to provide a substrate suitable for plating from an electroless metal plating bath.

Abstract: Coating compositions suitable for use as coatings or inks for metallic foils, such as aluminum foil, as well as for use on other materials, such as papers and plastics resin films, are disclosed. These compositions comprise a water dispersible polyester resin, an alkylated amino resin, a water dispersible epoxy resin and water. They may optionally include a pigment and other optional modifying ingredients. These compositions, being water-based, provide improved environmental compatibility and may be dried under relatively low temperatures without objectional ammonia residue odor.

Abstract: A composition useful for molding into articles such as food containers, soft drink bottles, cured structural plastics and the like, comprising molding grade linear or unsaturated polyester or polycarbonate having reacted or copolymerized therein the residue of one or a mixture of methine reactants of the formula ##STR1## whereinR.sup.1 is an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl radical;A is an unsubstituted or substituted 1,4-phenylene radical;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl or aryl radical;R.sup.3 is cyano, ##STR2## or an unsubstituted or substituted carbamoyl, alkanoyl, aroyl, alkylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, aryl or aromatic heterocyclic radicals. The methine residues are present in the polymer as an integral part of the polymer chain and absorb ultraviolet radiation in the range of about 250 to about 390 nm. The residues are non-extractable from the polymer and stable at the conditions at which the polymers are manufactured and processed.

Abstract: Described are flexible polyimide foams having enhanced compression fatigue life and softness for use in the manufacture of seat cushions and methods for the production of such foams and precursors therefor. These foams are produced from novel polyimides prepared by reaction of an organic tetracarboxylic acid or derivative thereof, preferably an ester with (a) about 1 to about 50 mol percent of a diester of (i) a primary amino-substituted aromatic carboxylic acid, and (ii) a polymethylene glycol, and (b) at least one aromatic or heterocyclic primary diamine. Foams can be produced having (a) a fatigue life as determined by ASTM test procedure D 3574-81 using foam specimens from three to five inches in thickness of at least 15,000 cycles, or (b) an indentation force deflection as determined by ASTM test procedure D3574-81 on foam specimens of one-inch thickness of less than 40 pounds of force at 25% deflection and less than 180 pounds of force at 65% deflection, or both of (a) and (b).

Abstract: This invention provides novel isotropic condensation polymers which exhibit nonlinear optical response, and which have utility as a transparent optical component in optical light switch an light modulator devices.

Abstract: A polyamide elastomer having a structure of dehydration condensate between(A) a polycapramide having a number average molecular weight of 500-5,000 and having carboxyl end groups, which is derived from caprolactam and a dicarboxylic acid having 4-20 carbon atoms selected from aliphatic dicarboxylic acids, alicyclic dicarboxylic acids and aromatic dicarboxylic acids and (B) a polyoxytetramethylene glycol having a number average molecular weight of 800-5,000 or a modified polyoxytetramethylene glycol having a number average molecular weight of 800-5,000 and having, in the molecular chain, the units represented by the general formula--O--R--wherein R is a branched chain alkylene group having 4-20 carbon atoms or a straight chain alkylene group having 5-20 carbon atoms, the units content being 50% by weight or a less; the weight ratio of the component (A) to the component (B) being from 10:90 to 60:40. The said elastomer has a relative viscosity of 1.5 or above in m-cresol (0.5 weight/volume %) at 30.degree. C.

Abstract: Described are flexible polyimide foams having enhanced compression fatigue life and softness for use in the manufacture of seat cushions and methods for the production of such foams and precursors therefor. These foams are produced from novel polyimides prepared by reaction of an organic tetracarboxylic acid or derivative thereof, preferably an ester with (a) about 1 to about 50 mol percent of a diester of (i) a primary amino-substituted aromatic carboxylic acid, and (ii) a polymethylene glycol, and (b) at least one aromatic or heterocyclic primary diamine. Foams can be produced having (a) a fatigue life as determined by ASTM test procedure D 3574-81 using foam specimens from three to five inches in thickness of at least 15,000 cycles, or (b) an indentation force deflection as determined by ASTM test procedure D3574-81 on foam specimens of one-inch thickness of less than 40 pounds of force at 25% deflection and less than 180 pounds of force at 65% deflection, or both of (a) and (b).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a thermoplastic polyester resin composition comprising a thermoplastic polyester resin and an amount effective in ultraviolet screening of at least one of naphthalenetetracarboxylic acids, acid anhydrides thereof, imides thereof and esters thereof.

Abstract: Described are flexible polyimide foams having enhanced compression fatique life and softness for use in the manufacture of seat cushions and methods for the production of such foams and precursors therefor. These foams are produced from novel polyimides prepared by reaction of an organic tetracarboxylic acid or derivative thereof, preferably an ester with (a) about 1 to about 50 mol percent of a diester of (i) a primary amino-substituted aromatic carboxylic acid, and (ii) a polymethylene glycol, and (b) at least one aromatic or heterocyclic primary diamine. Foams can be produced having (a) a fatigue life as determined by ASTM test procedure D3574-81 using foam specimens from three to five inches in thickness of at least 15,000 cycles, or (b) an indentation force deflection as determined by ASTM test procedure D3574-81 on foam specimens of one-inch thickness of less than 40 pounds of force at 25% deflection and less than 180 pounds of force at 65% deflection, or both of (a) and (b).

Abstract: The thermosetting powder coating composition which has good stability and gives good physical properties, such as exterior durability, appearance, flexibility, hardness, solvent resistance and corrosion resistance, is disclosed. The composition comprises a co-reactable particulate mixture of a carboxylic acid group-containing polyester and a beta-hydroxylalkylamide.

Abstract: Poly(esteramide) having thermotropic polymorphic properties is characterized by the repeating structure ##STR1## where: x=integers from 1 to 14Y=integers from 3 to 9R.sub.1, R.sub.2 =Hwhen x+y is an odd integer, properties usually associated with liquid crystal polymers are seen, while when x+y is an even integer birefringence above a major endotherm is observed but the spontaneous flow property usually seen with liquid crystal polymers is absent.

Abstract: Polyetherimide ester polymers exhibiting a high flexural modulus comprising the reaction products of:(i) at least one diol;(ii) at least one dicarboxylic acid or an ester forming reactive derivative thereof; and(iii) a set of reactants selected from(a) (1) at least one high molecular weight poly(oxy alkylene)diamine, and (2) at least one tricarboxylic acid or its derivative, or(b) at least one high molecular weight polyoxyalkylene diimide diacid;wherein the weight ratio of (iii) to (ii) is from about 0.002 to 0.20:1.

Abstract: This invention provides novel condensation polymers with pendant side chains which exhibit nonlinear optical response. The polymers have utility as a transparent optical component of optical switch or light modulator devices.