Abstract: Poly(tetramethylene terephthalate) modified with an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid having 4-12 carbon atoms and either dimer acid or dimer glycol. This copolyester is blow moldable and is found to have improved resistance to gamma radiation.

Abstract: Disclosed are linear, crystalline or partially crystalline copolyesters derived from 100 mole % of a dibasic acid component comprising at least 40 mole % terephthalic acid and up to about 60 mole % of a second dicarboxylic containing 3-12 carbon atoms, and 100 mole % of a glycol component comprising at least 40 mole % 1,4-butanediol and up to about 60 mole % diethylene glycol, the copolyester characterized by having a melting point of about 40.degree.-220.degree. C., a glass transition temperature of about -20.degree. C. to about 40.degree. C., a heat of fusion of not less than 1.0 calorie per gram, and a crystalline half time of less than 10 minutes at maximum crystallization temperature. These copolyesters are especially useful as fusible interlining adhesives and binder fibers.

Abstract: Disclosed are copolyesters which are capable of being extrusion blow molded into a variety of shapes such as, for example, bottles, films or the like. The copolyesters are derived from an acid component comprising terephthalic acid and 1,12-dodecanedioic acid, and a glycol component comprising 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol.

Abstract: Disclosed are heat-resistant adhesive compositions comprising a copolyester derived from terephthalic acid, from about 30 to about 50 mol % diethylene glycol, and at least 50 mol % ethylene glycol, the polyester having an inherent viscosity of from about 0.4 to about 1.0. The composition is especially useful in bonding parts of ovenable food containers.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel copolyester materials having improved weatherability and useful, for example, as films, fibers, sheeting and the like in outdoor applications where long and daily exposure to actinic radiation is encountered. These copolyesters comprise, for example, polyethylene terephthalate containing a total of from about 0.3 to about 5.0%, preferably from about 0.6 to about 2.0% by weight of one or more moieties having the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is cyano, alkylcarbonyl, cycloalkylcarbonyl or arylcarbonyl; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are, for example, alkyl, cycloalkyl, or aryl which may be substituted with a large variety of groups; and --X-- is ortho, meta, or para to the -ylene linkage and is selected from groups of the formulae ##STR2## wherein R is alkylene of 1-10 carbons, aryl, or cycloalkyl, each of which may be substituted.

Abstract: Disclosed are highly stable copolyesters having inherent viscosities of at least 0.4 and containing in copolymerized form from about 0.3 to about 5.0% by weight of one or more of the stabilizing moieties having the general formula ##STR1## where R and R.sub.1 are each a chemical bond or an alkylene group of 1-6 carbons; R.sub.2 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, or aryl; R.sub.3 represents 1-5 groups each independently selected from H, Cl, F, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, aryl or aryloxy; wherein all of the above alkyl and alkylene moieties comprising or being part of the R.sub.2 or R.sub.3 groups contain from 1-8 carbons; and wherein all of the above alkyl, alkylene, aryl and cycloalkyl moieties may be substituted with up to three substituents selected from halogen, alkyl of 1-8 carbons, alkoxy of 1-8 carbons, aryl, cycloalkyl and CN.

Abstract: Copolyester adhesives are disclosed which are derived from 100 mole % of a dibasic acid component and 100 mole % of a glycol component, the dibasic acid component comprising at least 40 mole % of trans-1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid and the glycol component comprising at least 50 mole % 1,4-butanediol. The copolyester is characterized by having a melting point of about 40.degree.-130.degree. C., a glass transition temperature of about -20.degree. C. to about 40.degree. C., a heat of fusion of not less than 1.0 calorie per gram, and a crystalline half time of less than 10 minutes at maximum crystallization temperature. These copolyesters are useful as adhesives, and are especially useful as fusible interlining adhesives.

Abstract: Copolyester adhesives are disclosed which are derived from at least 40 mol percent terephthalic acid, up to about 60 mol percent of another dicarboxylic acid selected from isophthalic, succinic, adipic, and glutaric, and a blend of 1,6-hexanediol and diethylene glycol.These copolyesters are useful as adhesives, and especially as fusible interlining adhesives.

Abstract: Disclosed is copolyester material dyed with at least one azo or anthraquinone type dye, said copolyester material having an inherent viscosity of at least 0.4 and containing in copolymerized form from about 0.3 to about 5.0% by weight of one or more of the stabilizing moieties having the general formula ##STR1## where R and R.sub.1 are each a chemical bond or an alkylene group of 1-6 carbons; R.sub.2 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, or aryl; R.sub.3 represents 1-5 groups each independently selected from H, Cl, F, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, aryl or aryloxy; wherein all of the above alkyl and alkylene moieties comprising or being part of the R.sub.2 or R.sub.3 groups contain from 1-8 carbons, and wherein all of the above alkyl, alkylene, aryl and cycloalkyl moieties may be substituted with up to three of a variety of substituents such as halogen, alkyl of 1-8 carbons, alkoxy of 1-8 carbons, aryl, cycloalkyl and CN.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising a copolyester of(A) at least one aromatic or saturated aliphatic or cycloaliphatic dibasic acid having 4 to 36 carbon atoms,(B) from about 2 to about 40%, based on the weight of the copolyester, of a carboxylated polyolefin selected from the group consisting of (1) oxidized polyolefins and (2) the reaction product of(a) at least one homo or copolymer of an .alpha.- olefin having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms and(b) at least one unsaturated acid or anhydride having from 3 to 5 carbon atoms or a 1 to 10 carbon atom alkyl ester thereof, and(C) at least one saturated aliphatic or cycloaliphatic glycol having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms,the copolyester having a crystalline melting point of about 70.degree.-200.degree. C. and an I.V. of about 0.2-1.6. These compositions are especially useful as coatings and adhesives.

Abstract: Copolyester adhesives are disclosed which are derived from at least 40 mol percent terephthalic acid, up to about 60 mol percent of another dicarboxylic acid selected from isophthalic, succinic, adipic, and glutaric, and a blend of 1,6-hexanediol and diethylene glycol. These copolyesters are useful as adhesives, and especially useful as fusible interlining adhesives.

Abstract: Composition comprising a linear, water-dissipatable polymer having an inherent viscosity of at least about 0.1 and comprising the reaction products of the following components or ester forming or esteramide forming derivatives thereof;(a) at least one dicarboxylic acid;(b) at least one difunctional sulfomonomer containing at least one metal sulfonate group attached to an aromatic nucleus wherein the functional groups are hydroxy, carboxyl or amino; and(c) a glycol or a mixture of a glycol and diamine having two --NRH groups, the glycol containing two --CH.sub.2 --OH groups of which from about 0.1 to less than 15 mole percent based on the total mole percent of hydroxy or hydroxy and amino equivalents, is a poly(ethylene glycol) having the structural formula:H--OCH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2).sub.n OHn being an integer of between 2 and about 500, with the proviso that the mole percent of said poly(ethylene glycol) within said range is inversely proportional to the quantity of n within said range.

Abstract: Polyesters useful as hot melt adhesives are prepared from selected dicarboxylic acids and selected diols, which include a critical range of polyoxyethylene glycols. In a first embodiment of the invention, the polyester is prepared from terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid, adipic acid, 1,4-butanediol, ethylene glycol, and 20 to 45 weight percent of the selected polyoxyethylene glycols. In a second embodiment of the invention, the polyester is prepared from terephthalic acid, acipic acid, 1,6-hexanediol, ethylene glycol, and 2 to 40 weight percent of the selected polyoxyethylene glycols.

Abstract: Disclosed is a textile fiber comprised of a poly(oxyethylene)-glycol modified poly(1,4-cyclohexylenedimethylene terephthalate) type polyester containing phosphorus, a stabilizer, an organic titanium compound, and optionally a manganous ion. The fiber exhibits an unobvious combination of commercially acceptable mechanical properties, commercially acceptable lightfastness, commercially acceptable gasfastness, and commercially acceptable dye rate.

Abstract: Copolyesters useful as melt adhesives in the bonding of fabrics, and other products derived from (1) terephthalic acid, (2) adipic acid, (3) ethylene glycol, and (4) 1,6-hexanediol or derivatives of these components.

Abstract: Copolyesters useful as low melting fusible interlining adhesives derived from (1) terephthalic acid, (2) succinic or glutaric acid, (3) ethylene glycol and (4) 1,6-hexanediol or derivatives of these components.