Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing N-(3-amino-4-chlorophenyl) acylamides of Formula I: ##STR1## comprising reacting, in a solvent comprising at least one polar solvent, in the presence of at least one acid acceptor, 1-chloro-2,4-diaminobenzene with at least one acyl chloride of formula I:Cl--X--Rwherein X is --CO-- or --SO.sub.2 --; R is selected from the group C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl substituted with one or more groups selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkoxy, aryl, aryloxy and C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl; aryl; C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl. The present invention further comprises the step of purifying said N-(3-amino-4-chlorophenyl) acylamides by crystallizing from a non-polar solvent or conducting the reaction in a mixture of at least one polar and at least one non-polar solvent.

Abstract: The present invention comprises polyester blend compositions having improved flavor retaining properties and color, comprising:(A) 98.0 to 99.95 weight percent of a polyester which comprises(1) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising repeat units from at least 85 mole percent terephthalic acid or naphthalenedicarboxylic acid derived from terephthalic acid or naphthalenedicarboxylic acid respectively; and(2) a diol component comprising repeat units from at least 85 mole percent ethylene glycol, based on 100 mole percent dicarboxylic acid and 100 mole percent diol; and(B) 2.0 to 0.05 weight percent of a polyamide; wherein the combined weights of (A) and (B) total 100 percent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing molded polyester articles having a low acetaldehyde content bya) reacting a glycol and a dicarboxylic acid in the melt phase to form a polyester having an I.V. of about 0.65-0.85,b) solidifying and pelletizing said polyester,c) remelting said polyester in an extruder, and,d) forming said polyester into shaped articles, wherein the polyester is devolatilized during or following said polymerization in the melt, while it is being remelted, after remelting, or any combination by passing a purge gas over said molten polyester.

Abstract: The present invention provides inks which contain a near infrared fluorophoric compound incorporated into a water-dissipatible polyester backbone. The inks of the present invention are preferably colorless or "invisible" but could be made slightly colored if desirable. Specifically, the inks of the present invention comprise:A. between about 1 and 10 weight percent of at least one water-dissipatable polyester having from about 0.1 ppm by weight to about 10% by weight of a thermally stable near infrared fluorophoric compound copolymerized therein;B. between about 5 and 75 weight percent of at least aliphatic humectant;C. between about 0 and 15 weight percent of at least one lower aliphatic alcohol of no more than 3 carbon atoms;D. water and optionally up to about 2 weight percent of one or more additives;wherein the weight percentages of components A-D equal 100%.

Abstract: In a process for analyzing a sample of unknown constitution by an analytical apparatus, a set of analytical measurements and a set of reference measurements, each comprising a set of multivariate signal responses obtained from a set of samples by a first and a second analytical apparatus, are adjusted to remove operational variabilities associated with the apparatus, thereby providing a first and a second matrix of adjusted signal responses. Via the use of matrix manipulations, a calibration useful for analyzing the signal responses obtained from the sample of unknown constitution by the first analytical apparatus is constructed and applied to the signal responses from the sample to determine its constitution.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for removing acetaldehyde from polyester which comprises the steps ofa) transporting molten polyester to a vented, continuous screw conveyor having a polymer compression zone,b) rotating the screw of said conveyor so as to compress and convey through the extruder the molten polymer for a time of less than 15 minutes and at a temperature of less than 300.degree. C.,c) simultaneously with step b), flowing a purge agent into and out of said extruder to thereby remove volatile impurities and avoid appreciable build-up of acetaldehyde, andd) conveying the devolatized polymer melt to a mold wherein an article of manufacture is formed.

Abstract: Provided is a method for tagging thermoplastic containers using near infrared fluorescing compounds or copolymerized residues readily capable of detection. Also provided is a method for identifying a thermoplastic container. Also provided are thermoplastic polymer compositions comprised of the near infrared fluorescing compounds or residues and articles comprised of such compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are thermoplastic copolyesters having improved gas barrier properties and which can be produced having little or no acetaldehyde. These copolyesters are especially useful in the manufacture of food packaging products, foodtrays, film and beverage bottles which require good oxygen and carbon dioxide barrier properties. The copolyesters comprise repeat units from about 10 to 100 mole percent repeat units from naphthalene dicarboxylic acid, about 90 to 0 mole percent repeat units from terephthalic acid and repeat units from essentially 100 mole percent 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, wherein said 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol has a cis isomer content of at least 50% said copolyester having an I.V. of about 0.4-1.2.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for imparting invisible markings for identification purposes to petroleum hydrocarbons by incorporating one or more infrared fluorescing compounds therein. Certain infrared fluorophores from the classes of squaraines (derived from squaric acid), phthalocyanines and naphthalocyanines are useful in providing invisibly marked petroleum hydrocarbons such as crude oil, lubricating oils, waxes, gas oil (furnace oil), diesel oil, kerosene and in particular gasoline. The near infrared fluorophores are added to the hydrocarbons at extremely low levels and are detected by exposing the marked hydrocarbon compositions to near infrared radiation having a wavelength in the 670-850 nm range and then detecting the emitted fluorescent light via near infrared light detection means.

Abstract: Disclosed are terpolymers having improved barrier properties and tensile strength relative to PET comprising copolyesters derived from acid components comprising about 45 to about 85 mol % terephthalic acid; about 10 to about 40 mol % of at least one naphthalenedicarboxylic acid and about 5 to about 15 mol % of at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and glycol component comprising ethylene glycol. The copolyesters of the present invention may be formed into a variety of articles such as blood tubes, serum vials, containers, films and sheeting.

Abstract: This invention relates to a visually clear blend comprising:(A) about 1 to 99 weight % of a polyarylate based on alkylbisphenol-A, and(B) about 99 to 1 weight % of an aliphatic polyester.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of a novel class of 1-hydroxy-6-organosulphonylindoles comprising catalytically hydrogenating beta-dimethylamino-2-nitro-4-organosulphonylstyrenes.

Abstract: Monolayer and multilayer non-oriented polyester films comprising of at least one layer of an amorphous heat-sealing polyester wherein the heat-sealing polyester consisting essentially of terephthalic acid, ethylene glycol, and about 7-15 mol % cyclohexanedimethanol. The heat-sealing polyester has a heat of fusion greater than 0.5 cal/g and is sufficiently crystallizable to allow the drying of mixtures of the heat-sealing polyesters with other crystallizable polyesters without sticking. Multilayered films also contain a layer of an amorphous crystallizable polyethylene terephthalate.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a polymerization system having at least two reaction chambers wherein vacuum is used to remove vapors therefrom comprising a single vacuum system for supplying vacuum in increasing amounts to successive reaction chambers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a copolyester having improved weatherability and photostability. The copolyester is useful for producing fibers useful for automobile interior, draperies, outdoor awning, and for polyester sheeting for applications such as glazing, window-well covers, signs, skylights, etc.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polyester composition comprisinga) a polyester having repeat units from terephthalic acid and 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol, said polyester having an I.V. of 0.5-2.0 g/dL, andb) about 1-10% by weight of the total composition of an ether compound having the formulawherein R and R' having from about 1 to about 30 carbon atoms are univalent hydrocarbon radicals, A and A' having from about 6 to about 18 carbon atoms are aromatic radicals, and --X-- is a chemical bond or divalent coupling radical.

Abstract: Disclosed are low plate-out fluorescent pigment concentrates comprising:(a) a pigment comprising a polyamide and a fluorescent dye and(b) a carboxylated polyolefin consisting essentially of polyethylene or polypropylene which contains pendant acid or anhydride residue groups in the amount of about 0.25% to about 10% by weight based on the weight of the polyolefin.

Abstract: Disclosed are low plate-out fluorescent pigment concentrates comprising:(a) a pigment comprising a polymer selected from polyesters, melamine-formaldehyde resins and triazine-formaldehyde resins and a fluorescent dye, and(b) a copolymer of ethylene and carbon monoxide.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition having a high neat deflection temperature but a relatively low melt extrusion temperature is formed by blending a polyetherimide with about 35 to about 80 weight percent of a copolyester of terephthalic and/or isophthalic acid and a glycol component comprising ethylene glycol and up to about 60 mol percent of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol. The blend also has a high flexural modulus and can be used to form plastic articles that can be molded at moderate temperatures but retain flexural strength at elevated temperatures. Certain compositions of the invention are clear, single phase solid solutions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polymer blend comprising:(a) a concentrate comprising a polycarbonate resin, polycaprolactone and a copolyester having repeat units derived from terephthalic acid, ethylene glycol and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol; and(b) a copolyester having repeat units derived from terephthalic acid, ethylene glycol and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol.