Abstract: A polyester composition is disclosed which includes a polyester, (a) a thermoplastic elastomer and (b) a carbodiimide compound having at least one carbodiimide group and which exhibits improved impact resistance at low temperatures and stability to heat, hot water and steam. The composition is useful to form parts which are exposed to low temperatures. A polyalkylene terephthalate resin composition is also disclosed which includes a polyalkylene terephthalate resin, (a) at least one selected from the group consisting of ethylene/alkyl acrylate and a thermoplastic polyester elastomer and (b) at least one selected from the group consisting of an epoxy resin containing at least two carbodiimide groups in the molecule.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of sealing and purging contaminants from the internal free spaces of an insulated electrical device by forcing into said free spaces a low viscosity material that acts to displace fluid contaminants from within said free spaces. The material later cures in situ to form a hydrophobic seal with good electrical properties. Also disclosed herein is a method for rehabilitating waterlogged plastic insulated multiconductor communications cables of the type employed in telephone systems.