Abstract: The present invention relates to a partial ester derived from the reaction product of an oxirane containing acid or derivative thereof, and a reactive hydroxyl compound selected from the group consisting of diols, triols, di-diols and 1,4-dihydroxy butane and a halogen containing polymer compositon thereof. The oxirane compound can be derived from the group consisting of epoxidized vegetable oil, epoxidized fish oil, an aliphatic or arylaliphatic containing craboxyl compound having an oxirane group in the aliphatic chain.

Abstract: At least one antistatic agent is incorporated into a thermoplastic polymer by contacting a polyvinyl chloride polymer with a solution comprising a solvent capable of swelling the PVC surface and at least one antistatic agent selected from the group consisting of 1-dodecylpyridinium chloride monohydrate and (R.sup.1).sub.n (R.sup.2).sub.m ammonium halide, wherein n and m are integers of from 0-4 and n+m=4, and wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 can be different or the same and are alkyl groups of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprising a blend of CPVC having a chlorine content of between about 64% and 71% by weight and poly(ethylene oxide) in a ratio of approximately 0 to 20 parts poly(ethylene oxide) per 100 parts chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride). The resulting immiscible blend demonstrates improved impact resistance, improved shear viscosities properties and relatively unaffected strength properties. Optionally, glass fiber in either mat or loose glass form may be included in the blend of CPVC and PEO either by incorporation into the blend or by lamination of mats of glass fiber with layers of the blend of CPVC and PEO to provide even more enhanced tensile and other physical strength properties.

Abstract: Alkali metal salts of ethylene terephthalate oligomers as nucleating agents for polyethylene terephthalate; (i) the nucleation process; (ii) a polyethylene terephthalate molding composition; and (iii) the product made by the nucleation process.