Abstract: The invention relates to polymer mixtures which comprise a polybutylene terephthalate, an aromatic polycarbonate, and a dialkyl silicone fluid. Due to the presence of the dialkyl silicone fluid compound a good lacquer bonding is obtained.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyoxyalkylene polyimide polyester polymers that have utility as thermoplastic molding compositions, diacid monomers useful for making said polyester polymers and poly(oxy alkylene) polyimides. The latter two compounds have utility as hot melt adhesives.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymer mixtures having a comparative tracking index of more than 400 volts (KC) and a VO-value according to UL-94. The polymer mixtures according to the invention comprise a polybutylene teraphthalate, an aromatic polycarbonate, a brominated polystyrene, and an agent to improve the impact strength.

Abstract: Improved nucleated thermoplastic polyetherimide ester elastomers containing polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and nucleating agent. PBT and nucleating agent blended with polyetherimide ester elastomers substantially improves crystallization properties of the polyetherimide esters.

Abstract: The melt viscosity of polyesters is modified by adding thereto a minor amount of a sulfonated salt of a carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polymeric amides are disclosed which have utility as hot melt adhesive compounds. The compounds are the reaction product of a polyoxyalkylene diimide diacid and a diamine.

Abstract: Novel thermoplastic elastomeric molding compositions having excellent physical properties, which comprise a blend of a polyetherimide ester elastomer and a polycarbonate resin.

Abstract: Novel thermoplastic elastomeric molding compositions having excellent physical properties, which comprise a polyetherimide ester elastomer modified with a combination of poly(butylene terephthalate), a monoalkenyl arene-conjugated diene copolymer and a polycarbonate.

Abstract: A flame retardant composition comprising:(i) at least one polyetherimide ester polymer; and(ii) a flame retardant effective amount of at least one melamine compound.

Abstract: A method for impregnating at least one surface of an aromatic carbonate resin article with an ultraviolet radiation screener comprising applying a protective masking element to at least one surface of said article, said protective masking element having disposed on the surface thereof which is in contact with said surface of said aromatic carbonate resin article an adhesive layer containing an effective amount of at least one ultraviolet radiation absorber, while said surface of said article is at a temperature sufficiently high for said ultraviolet radiation screener to migrate from said adhesive layer into the surface of said article in ultraviolet radiation screening effective amounts.

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: Polyetherimide ester compositions exhibiting improved hydrolytic stability are provided. These polymers are comprised of 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 either(a) (i) an amount at least effective to improve the hydrolytic stability of said composition of at least one high molecular weight bisaminoalkyl polytetrahydrofuran, and (ii) at least one tricarboxylic acid or derivative thereof, or(b) an amount at least effective to improve the hydrolytic stability of said composition of at least one polyoxytetramethylene dialkylenediimide diacid, said polyoxytetramethylene dialkylenediimide diacid being the reaction product of (iii)(a)(i) and (iii)(a)(ii).The polymers of the instant invention are useful for production of extruded and molded parts requiring improved hydrolytic stability.

Abstract: Polyetherimide ester elastomers exhibiting improved thermal properties prepared from (i) a diol mixture containing at least in excess of 50 mole percent of cyclohexane dimethanol, (ii) at least one dicarboxylic acid, and (iii) either a combination of at least one tricarboxylic acid and at least one poly(oxyalkylene)diamine, or at least one poly(oxyalkylene)diimide diacid.These elastomers are suitable for use in extrusion and molding applications requiring elastomers exhibiting good thermal properties, particularly high melt temperatures.

Abstract: A polyetherimide ester composition comprising the reaction products of:(i) a mixture of at least one high molecular weight diol and at least one low molecular weight diol; and(ii) a set of reactants selected from(a) (i) at least one high molecular weight poly(oxy alkylene)diamine, and (ii) at least one tricarboxylic acid or a derivative thereof, or(b) at least one high molecular weight polyoxyalkylene diimide diacid.Also a polyetherimide ester composition comprising the reaction products of:(i) at least one high molecular weight diol; and(ii) a set of reactants selected from(a) (i) at least one high molecular weight poly(oxy alkylene)diamine, and (ii) at least one tricarboxylic acid or a derivative thereof, or(b) at least one high molecular weight polyoxyalkylene diimide diacid.

Abstract: Polyetherimide ester compositions comprising the reaction products of:(i) a mixture of at least one low molecular weight diol and at least one high molecular weight hydroxy terminated polylactone; and(ii) a set of reactants selected from(a) (i) at least one high molecular weight poly(oxy alkylene)diamine, and (ii) at least one tricarboxylic acid or a derivative thereof, or(b) at least one high molecular weight polyoxyalkylene diimide diacid.Also polyetherimide ester compositions comprising the reaction products of:(i) at least one high molecular weight hydroxy terminated polylactone; and(ii) a set of reactants selected from(a) (i) at least one high molecular weight poly(oxy alkylene)diamine, and (ii) at least one tricarboxylic acid or a derivative thereof, or(b) at least one high molecular weight polyoxyalkylene diimide diacid.

Abstract: Polyetherimide esters exhibiting improved tensile elongation comprised of the reaction products of (i) a diol mixture consisting essentially of butanediol and less than 70 mole percent of butenediol; (ii) at least one dicarboxylic acid or an ester forming reactive derivative thereof, and (iii) either at least one poly(oxy alkylene)diamine and at least one tricarboxylic acid or its derivative, or at least one polyoxyalkylene diimide diacid.The instant polymers are suitable for extrusion and molding applications.

Abstract: Translucent polyetherimide ester polymers are provided comprised of the reaction products of (i) at least one cyclohexane dimethanol, (ii) at least one cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid or an ester forming reactive derivative thereof, and (iii) either a combination of at least one tricarboxylic acid and at least one poly(oxy alkylene) diamine, or at least one poly(oxy alkylene) diimide diacid.

Abstract: Metal salts are disclosed as effective to reduce Arc Track Rate in poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate) resin molding compositions.

Abstract: Particulate and fibrous metal are disclosed to improve the physical properties of poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate) resin molding compositions.

Abstract: Foamable thermoplastic compositions are described which are based on pre-compounded concentrated blends of an inorganic non-fibrous particulate foaming agent and a carrier polymer. The foamable thermoplastic polymer is selected from among aromatic polycarbonates alone or with acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymers polyesters, poly(ester-carbonates), and polyetherimides. The foaming agent may optionally be added as part of the concentrate.