Abstract: A masterbatch for improving the melt rheology of a thermoplastic polyester. The masterbatch comprises a polyanhydride, a secondary antioxidant, and at least one thermoplastic carrier. In the masterbatch, the weight ratio of the polyanhydride and the secondary antioxidant is 5:1 to 1:5.

Abstract: Invention regards a method for managing a potential emergency situation, the method comprising: storing (10) information regarding a user (20) of a support service (42), activating (11) an interaction session between the user of a support service and an intermediary (50), determining (12) and storing (13) geographical position of a portable communication device (22) associated with the user, activating collecting (14) of at least one type of information by the user and/or establishing communication (15) between the user and the intermediary, storing this information (16, 17), requesting (18) an alarm such that a connection between the user (20) and an entity of interest(40) is established and simultaneously therewith sending at least a first electronic message (21) from the portable communication device (22) to the intermediary (50), and presenting at least a portion of the stored information content at least to the entity of interest (40).

Abstract: A process for obtaining (ethyne-1,2-diyl)bis(isobenzofuran-1,3-dione) is disclosed. In the disclosed process chloro-, bromo-, or iodoisobenzofuran-1,3-dione is reacted with ethyne in a solvent in the presence of a dissolved homogenous palladium catalyst, optionally a copper salt, a base, and optionally a solvent distinct from said base. Subsequently the obtained (ethyne-1,2-diyl)bis(isobenzofuran-1,3-dione) may be washed with a washing agent, such as a carboxylic acid, a polar aprotic solvent, or chloroform.

Abstract: A process for obtaining (ethyne-1,2-diyl)bis(isobenzofuran-1,3-dione) is disclosed. In the disclosed process chloro-, bromo-, or iodoisobenzofuran-1,3-dione is reacted with ethyne in a solvent in the presence of a dissolved homogenous palladium catalyst, optionally a copper salt, a base, and optionally a solvent distinct from said base. Subsequently the obtained (ethyne-1,2-diyl)bis(isobenzofuran-1,3-dione) may be washed with a washing agent, such as a carboxylic acid, a polar aprotic solvent, or chloroform.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel cross-linkable end-cappers for oligo- and polyamides. End-capped oligo- and polyamides comprising such an end-capper may be cured at a lower temperature compared to oligo- and polyamides end-capped with PEPA.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel cross-linkable end-cappers for oligo- and polyimides. End-capped oligo- and polyimides comprising such an end-capper may be cured at a lower temperature compared to oligo- and polyimides end-capped with PEPA.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel cross-linkable end-cappers for oligo- and polyamides. End-capped oligo- and polyamides comprising such an end-capper may be cured at a lower temperature compared to oligo- and polyamides end-capped with PEPA.

Abstract: An oligo- or polyimide comprising one or two residue(s) of an anhydride based acetylenic end-capper, at least one EBPA residue, at least one residue of anaromatic di-amine, and optionally at least one residue of an aromatic non-acetylenic di-anhydride is disclosed. A method for obtaining such an oligo- or polyimide is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is use of catalysts for chain extension and/or cross-linking of oligomers or polymers comprising carbon-carbon triple bonds.

Abstract: A method for altering the melt characteristics of a polyester, such as the melt strength, the method comprising the step of melt mixing the polyester, with a tetracarboxylic dianhydride; across-linker and chain extender comprising at least two groups being able to react with a carboxy group and a phenolic hydroxyl group; and a poly functional compound comprising at least two groups selected from the group consisting of non-sterically hindered phenolic hydroxyl groups, and carboxy groups.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel cross-linkable end-cappers for oligo- and polyamides. End-capped oligo- and polyamides comprising such an end-capper may be cured at a lower temperature compared to oligo- and polyamides end-capped with PEPA.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel cross-linkable end-cappers for oligo-and polyimides. End-capped oligo-and polyimides comprising such an end-capper may be cured at a lower temperature compared to oligo-and polyimides end-capped with PEPA.

Abstract: Disclosed is use of catalysts for chain extension and/or cross-linking of oligomers or polymers comprising carbon-carbon triple bonds.