Abstract: Disclosed are copolyesters comprising an acid component of 4,4'-biphenyldicarboxylic acid and a glycol component comprising 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol and 1,6-hexanediol. The copolyesters exhibit unusually high tensile strengths.

Abstract: Disclosed are copolyesters comprising an acid component of 4,4'-biphenyldicarboxylic acid and a glycol component comprising 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol and 1,4-butanediol. The copolyesters exhibit unusually high tensile strengths.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel polyester fiber, such as a poly(ethylene terephthalate) fiber, having at least one continuous groove wherein the surface of the groove is rougher than the surface outside the groove. Also disclosed is a drafting process involving surface hydrolysis for the preparation of such fibers. The fibers have improved cover, softness, and wetting characteristics.

Abstract: An aqueous system for treating a film or coating containing water-dispersible polymeric material having water solubilizing sulfonate groups in its molecular structure, the system being effective for insolubilizing the sulfonate groups and enhancing the water resistance of the film, and having dispersed therein per 100 grams of water, from about 0.002 to about 0.5 gram-ion equivalents of a multivalent cation, and from about 0.1 to about 25.0 grams of water-dispersible polyurethane material, and preferably having a No. 2 Zahn cup viscosity of from about 15 to about 50 seconds.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for improving the feed conversion efficiency of meat-producing animals by oral administration of an effective amount of 2-deoxy-D-hexose such as 2-deoxy-D-glucose. Also disclosed are animal feed compositions comprising standard animal feed in admixture with 2-deoxy-D-hexose.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a two component adhesive composition containing a propylene-hexene copolymer having about 6 to less than 15 mole percent hexene and a compatible tackifying resin.

Abstract: Novel heat-curable compositions are obtained by combining a bis(2-hydroxyethyl)dicyclopentadiene containing polyester and an unsaturated polyester. These compositions can be cross-linked by heating at temperatures above 135.degree. C., and do not require cross-linking agents or radical initiators. The compositions of the present invention are useful as coatings and adhesives having superior qualities.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel blend of a water-dissipatable polyester material, an acrylic polymer and a water-dissipatable vinyl polymer. The acrylic polymer and the vinyl polymer must be compatible with the polyester. The polyester is exemplified in 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 44 mole % 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol or ethylene glycol or mixtures thereof.The polymer blends are useful for preparing ink compositions having improved block resistance, water resistance, and alcohol resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of stilbene compounds such as bis(2-benzoxazolyl) stilbenes by reacting a stilbenedicarboxylate such as dimethyl-4,4'-stilbenedicarboxylate with an o-aminophenol in an organic solvent such as chloronaphthalene in the presence of a catalytic amount of a tin or titanium compound. The reaction is typically carried out at a temperature of about 200.degree.-250.degree. C. and a preferred catalyst is either dibutyl tin oxide or titanium tetra-alkoxide.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparation of dialkyl (phenylenedioxy)acetates such as dimethyl (1,3-phenylenedioxy)acetate in high yield.The process involves controlling certain reaction conditions such as order of addition of reactants and rate of addition.

Abstract: A composition useful in printing inks exemplified as comprising:(A) from about 0.1 to about 60 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-sodio-sulfoisophthalic 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;(B) from about 1.0 to about 60 weight % of pigment material blended with said polyester material; and(C) from about 10 to about 90 weight % of water admixed with alcohol selected from methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol or mixtures thereof, preferably n-propanol by itself, in a weight ratio of water to alcohol of from about 99/1 to about 1/1.

Abstract: Disclosed are copolyesters comprising an acid component of 4,4'-biphenyldicarboxylic acid and a glycol component comprising 1,6-hexanediol and 1,4-butanediol. The copolyesters exhibit unusually high tensile strengths.

Abstract: Disclosed are copolyesters comprising an acid component of 4,4'-biphenyldicarboxylic acid and a glycol component comprising 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol and ethylene glycol. The copolyesters exhibit unusually high tensile strength.

Abstract: A composition useful in printing inks exemplified as comprising:(1) from about 4 to about 80% by 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 1.0 to about 60% by weight of pigment material;(3) from about 0.05 to about 30% by weight of a nonionic, polyether type property modifier; and(4) from substantially none to about 90% by weight of water.

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: Novel diamides having a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic moiety such as pyridyl are disclosed that are useful for improving feed utilization efficiency of ruminants and for improving lactation of lactating ruminants.

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: Novel esters and polyesters are prepared by reacting cyclopentadienylethanol, bis(2-hydroxyethyl)dicyclopentadiene, or mixtures of the two with monobasic acid esters and dibasic acid diesters. These esters and polyesters are characterized by a reversible cross-linking mechanism and have utility as superior coatings and adhesives. High molecular weight, cross-linked polymers are also prepared in the present invention by reacting cyclopentdienylethanol with a polyolefin wax having an ester, acid or anhydride functional group.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hot-melt adhesive containing at least one propylene/1-hexene copolymer. The adhesive contains an amount of a low viscosity, substantially crystalline wax, having a melting point of about 90.degree. C. to about 125.degree. C., sufficient to improve the elastic delamination resistance of the adhesive. The adhesives are particularly useful in disposible diaper construction.

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 1 to about 60 weight % of pigment material;(3) from substantially none to about 90 weight % of water; and(4) from about 0.05 to about 30.0 weight % of polyvinyl alcohol.