Abstract: Disclosed are colored polyester compositions comprising a polyester having reacted therewith or copolymerized therein at least one residue of an anthraquinone compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein AQ is the residue of a 9,10-anthraquinone radical; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and are unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl; X is a group reactive with at least one of the functional groups of the monomers from which the polyester is prepared; and n is 1 or 2. The described anthraquinone compounds possess improved thermal stability and thus are not decomposed at the high temperatures at which polyesters are prepared. Also disclosed are shaped articles, particularly containers, fabricated from the colored polyester compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to curable powder mixtures comprising(A) carboxyl-containing polyesters,(B) compounds containing at least two 1,2-epoxide groups, which compounds are reaction products of(B1) compounds containing at least two 1,2-epoxide groups per molecule and having an epoxide equivalent weight of 160 to 600 and(B2) aromatic dicarboxylic acids or mixtures thereof with compounds selected from the group (cyclo)aliphatic dicarboxylic acids, monocarboxylic acids and/or monohydric phenols, and(B3) cyclic anhydrides, if required, and(C) any customary additives, if appropriate.These mixtures are distinguished in particular by an improved resistance to yellowing and/or increased reactivity.

Abstract: Aromatic anhydride copolymers containing at least two aromatic diacid units, which are soluble in chloroform or dichloromethane to concentrations between approximately 0.5 to 50% weight/volume, melt at temperatures below 180.degree. C., and have low crystallinity are disclosed. The copolymers may contain between 0 and approximately 30% aliphatic diacid units. All copolymers are insoluble in carbon tetrachloride, i.e., less than 0.1% polymer by weight/volume solvent). The desired properties are the result of adding between 10 and 90% of a second aromatic diacid, to the copolymer composition which introduces irregularity in the polymer chains that dramatically alter the polymer properties, decreasing the crystallinity and melting point and increasing the solubility in the common solvents, dichloromethane or chloroform. An additional decrease in Tg and MP, with an increase in flexibility, is obtained by adding small amount of aliphatic diacid, up to about 30%.

Abstract: A crosslinked copolymer composition is derived from an aliphatic polyester, a dianhydride and a diisocyanate. The copolymer membrane has high thermal stability and good aromatic/saturate selectivity and permeability.

Abstract: The continuous preparation of melamine/formaldehyde precondensate solutions is carried out by a process in which melamine, formaldehyde and, if required, modifiers and/or additives are metered into a continuous mixer, and the homogeneous mixture is passed into a single-screw or twin-screw extruder, condensed at elevated temperatures, cooled and extruded.

Abstract: An integral skin polyurethane steering wheel is prepared by reacting (a) a mixture of a graft polymer dispersion in a polyol or a polyol mixture (b) an organic polyisocyanate selected from the group consisting of an isocyanate prepolymer prepared by reacting 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate with a mixture of dipropylene glycol and a polyoxypropylene glycol having a molecular weight of about 420, a polymeric polymethylene polyphenylene polyisocyanate containing about 55 weight percent diphenylmethane diisocyanate, a 1:1 mixture of 2,4'and 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate and mixtures thereof, (c) a blowing agent, (d) a chain extender, and (e) a catalyst, surfactant and optionally flame retardants, fillers U.V. adsorbers and other additives.

Abstract: Cross-linked aqueous dispersions and emulsions and method for producing casts of any desirable shape therefrom the dispersions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; water in an amount from 67 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; a source of multivalent metallic ions in an amount of 0.1 to 5 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; and humectant in an amount from 0.1 to 40 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition and the emulsions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; water in an amount from 67 to 80 percent by weight based on the total weight of the comosition; emollient oils in an amount from 0.1 to 25 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; a source of multivalent metallic ions in an amount from 0.

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 method for the melt reaction of polyesters, particularly polyethylene terephthalate, with an endcapping agent which reacts with terminal carboxyl groups of the polyester. The endcapping agents are selected from the group consisting of eneamines and Schiff bases.

Abstract: A polyester resin for toner, which consists essentially of (a) from 0.5 to 50 mol %, based on the entire alcohol components, of at least one trihydric or higher polyhydric alcohol, (b) from 50 to 99.5 mol %, based on the entire alcohol components, of at least one diol and (c) at least one member selected from the group consisting of dicarboxylic acids and lower alkyl esters thereof, and which has a softening temperature of from 90.degree. to 170.degree. C., a glass transition temperature (Tg) of from 30.degree. to 70.degree. C., an acid value of from 0.5 to 15 mgKOH/g and a gel content of from 1.5 to 40%.

Abstract: Disclosed are thermosetting, powder coating compositions comprised of certain novel polyesters comprised of residues of terephthalic acid and 1,3-bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)benzene in combination with a blocked polyisocyanate which, when applied to a substrate and heated, provide cross-linked coatings having a combination of desirable properties including good gloss, impact strength and flexibility.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for cross-linking polymers that contain aromatic ether containing rings by heating the polymers together with selected halocarbon compounds. The crosslinked polymers have improved chemical resistance.

Abstract: An improved thermoplastic, segmented, linear copolyetherester elastomer having hard segments derived from diols and diacids which provide divalent cyclo-aliphatic radicals having a structure depicted by a formula which is ##STR1## Preferably the diol and diacid radicals are each at least 40% trans isomer and either one or the other radical is at least 70% trans isomer. The elastomers are suited for use as rubber-band substitutes, elastic strips, elastic coatings and the like.

Abstract: A moisture-curable hot-melt adhesive composition comprising a reaction product obtainable by reacting (A) a mixture of (a) a high molecular weight thermoplastic polyester component predominantly composed of a hydroxy-terminated high molecular weight polyester containing a hydrocarbon chain with a molecular weight of 600 to 6,000 and having a molecular weight of 8,000 to 25,000 and (b) a low molecular weight polyol having a molecular weight of not more than 5,000 with (B) a polyisocyanate compound in an NCO/OH ratio of 1.4 through 3.This moisture-curable hot-melt adhesive composition is useful for the adhesion at a low temperature, and shows an excellent heat resistance and initial physical properties.

Abstract: Cationic copolymerization of trioxane with glycidyl ester derivatives, preferably glycidyl acrylate derivatives, produces thermally stable, usually cross-linked, acetal copolymer. The resulting acetal copolymer will exhibit side chain ester functionality, and particularly side chain vinyl functionality when glycidyl acrylate derivatives are employed, so as to permit its futher reaction with other chemical moieties to achieve an acetal copolymer of modified chemical and/or physical properties.

Abstract: A resin composition useful for coating electrically conductive wires which comprises(A) a halogen containing polyester having a halogen content of 0.5 to 30 wt. % and being a polycondensation product of:(a) a component composed mainly of an aromatic dicaroxylic acid or an ester forming derivative thereof,(b) a component composed mainly of an aliphatic glycol or an ester forming derivative thereof, and(c) a component composed of an ester forming compound containing a halogen, and(B) 0.1 to 10 wt. %, based on the total composition, of a bisepoxy compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyesters which contain one or more acryloyl groups, have a viscosity at 23.degree.C. of 2,000 to 20,000 mPa.s and an acid value of 0 to 25, and are based on the esterification product of(I) a dicarboxylic acid component containing(A) 20 to 70 mole percent of terephthalic acid,(B) 30 to 80 mole percent of adipic acid and(C) 0 to 30 mole percent of at least one aromatic, aliphatic or cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acid, other than terephthalic or adipic acid, having a molecular weight of 100 to 202 or an anhydride of such dicarboxylic acid,(II) at least 1.5 moles, based on one mole of the dicarboxylic acid component, of a polyol component containing(D) 0.4 to 1.5 moles of at least one dihydric, saturated C.sub.2-6 alcohol and(E) 0.4. to 1.

Abstract: Disclosed are copolyesters containing residues of terephthalic acid, ethylene, glycol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol and a trifunctional monomer which are useful in manufacturing rigid containers by extrusion blow-molding processes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable composition which is cured at a relatively low temperature and, when cured, exhibits excellent physical properties. The curable composition comprises;(A) a compound having a carboxylic anhydride group,(B) a polyfunctional amine compound, a polyfunctional hydroxyl group-containing compound, a compound having both an amino group and a hydroxyl group or a compound latently having an amino group and/or a hydroxyl group, and(C) a polyhydric metal chelate compound or a polyhydric metal alcoholate compound.

Abstract: A linear copolyester, useful as a flame retardant agent, contains in its macromolecule units derived from:(a) terephthalic acid;(b) (C.sub.2 -C.sub.6)-alkylene glycol;(c) phenyl-hydroxymethylene phosphinic acid, in a mutual ratio comprised within the range of from 1:1:0.2 to 1:1:1, and is obtained by placing a linear polyester derived from terephthalic acid and a (C.sub.2 -C.sub.6)-alkylene glycol into contact with a poly(phenylhydroxymethylene phosphinate) (I): ##STR1## wherein: Ph is the phenyl radical;R is a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched alkyl radical containing from 1 to 8 carbon atoms; andD is from 2.5 to 100,under melting conditions, and for a contact time not longer than about 30 minutes.