Abstract: In one aspect, a single layer polymer film includes 25 to 97.5 wt % of a polyimide having a refractive index of 1.74 or less, 0.5 to 20 wt % of a matting agent and 1 to 30 wt % of a black colorant. On an air side, the single layer polymer film has an L* color of 33 or less and a 60° gloss of 10 or less. In another aspect, a single layer polymer film includes 80 to 99 wt % of a polyimide having a refractive index of 1.74 or less and 1 to 30 wt % of a black colorant. A surface of the single layer polymer film has been textured and has a maximum roughness (Spv) of 7 ?m or more, an L* of 33 or less and a 60° gloss of 10 or less.

Abstract: In a first aspect, a single layer polymer film includes 60 to 99 wt % of a crosslinked polyimide, having a gel fraction in the range of from 20 to 100% and a refractive index of 1.74 or less, and 1 to 40 wt % of a colorant. A surface of the single layer polymer film has been textured and has a maximum roughness (Spv) of 6 ?m or more, an L* color of 30 or less and a 60° gloss of 15 or less. In a second aspect, a coverlay for a printed circuit board includes the single layer polymer film of the first aspect. In third and fourth aspects, processes are disclosed for forming a single layer polymer film including a crosslinked polyimide film including a dianhydride and a diamine.

Abstract: In a first aspect, a metal-clad polymer film includes a polymer film adhered to a first metal layer. The root-mean-square roughness (Sq) of the interface between the polymer film and the first metal layer is less than 1 ?m. The peel strength between the polymer film and the first metal layer is greater than 5 N/cm after 168 hours of aging at 150° C. when tested for a polymer film having a thickness in the range of from 25 to 75 ?m and a first metal layer having a thickness of 18 ?m in accordance with IPC-TM-650 test methods. The thickness of the first metal layer is 12 ?m or less. The polymer film includes a first thermoplastic polyimide layer. In a second aspect, an electronic device includes the metal-clad polymer film of the first aspect. In a third aspect a process includes for forming a double-sided metal-clad polymer film.

Abstract: In a first aspect, a single layer polymer film includes 60 to 99 wt % of a crosslinked polyimide, having a gel fraction in the range of from 20 to 100% and a refractive index of 1.74 or less, and 1 to 40 wt % of a colorant. A surface of the single layer polymer film has been textured and has a maximum roughness (Spv) of 6 ?m or more, an L* color of 30 or less and a 60° gloss of 15 or less. In a second aspect, a coverlay for a printed circuit board includes the single layer polymer film of the first aspect. In third and fourth aspects, processes are disclosed for forming a single layer polymer film including a crosslinked polyimide film including a dianhydride and a diamine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of a thermoplastic polyester using a reaction mixture comprising a dicarboxylic acid having a melting temperature of ?200° C. wherein the dicarboxylic acid is introduced to the process in the form of particles having an average particle diameter of ?100 ?m. Such process results in a reduction of the polymerisation time. Furthermore, it allows for the production of thermoplastic polyesters having a desired balance of intrinsic viscosity and carboxylic end group content at a reduced polymerisation time.

Abstract: In one aspect, a single layer polymer film includes 25 to 97.5 wt % of a polyimide having a refractive index of 1.74 or less, 0.5 to 20 wt % of a matting agent and 1 to 30 wt % of a black colorant. On an air side, the single layer polymer film has an L* color of 33 or less and a 60° gloss of 10 or less. In another aspect, a single layer polymer film includes 80 to 99 wt % of a polyimide having a refractive index of 1.74 or less and 1 to 30 wt % of a black colorant. A surface of the single layer polymer film has been textured and has a maximum roughness (Spv) of 7 ?m or more, an L* of 33 or less and a 60° gloss of 10 or less.

Abstract: A device for making polybutylene terephthalate includes (1) a slurry paste vessel; (2) a tower reactor to which a mixture of 1,4-butane diol and terephthalic acid from vessel (1) is supplied, the tower reactor having a plurality of reactor zones wherein the lower third of the tower reactor is in the form of a hydrocyclone with attached heat exchanger, and the hydrocyclone has a supply line from vessel (1), the hydrocyclone being connected to the top side of the tower reactor; (3) a first continuously stirred tank reactor to which the product from tower reactor (2) is supplied; (4) an optional second continuously stirred tank reactor to which the product from (3) is supplied; (5) a dual shaft ring reactor to which the product from stirred tank reactor (3) or (4), is supplied; and (6) a pelletizer where the product from dual shaft ring reactor (5) is continuously fed and pelletized.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic composition with improved hydrolytic stability, comprising: 30 to 50 percent by weight of a polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) having a carboxylic end group concentration (CEG) of 40 to 120 mmol/kg and an intrinsic viscosity of 0.63 to 0.68 dl/g as measured in a 60:40 phenol/tetrachloroethane; 0.01 to 0.1 percent by weight of a catalyst; 0.01 to 5 percent by weight of an epoxy chain extender; wherein all weight percents are based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of a thermoplastic polyester using a reaction mixture comprising a dicarboxylic acid having a melting temperature of ?200° C. wherein the dicarboxylic acid is introduced to the process in the form of particles having an average particle diameter of ?100 ?m. Such process results in a reduction of the polymerisation time. Furthermore, it allows for the production of thermoplastic polyesters having a desired balance of intrinsic viscosity and carboxylic end group content at a reduced polymerisation time.

Abstract: Provided are methods for preparing dynamic cross-linked polymer compositions derived from 1,4-butane diol, a terephthalic acid and a chain extender combined via continuous polymerization.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for preparing dynamic cross-linked polymer compositions derived from an ester oligomer component, a chain extender component, and one or more of a transesterification or poly condensation catalyst are described. The dynamic cross-linked polymer compositions may be prepared via melt poly condensation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a continuous process and device for making polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin, particularly high molecular weight PBT resin. Also disclosed are a device for conducting the process, and a monitoring process for determining the carboxylic acid end group concentration of the resulting PBT.

Abstract: A process for preparing polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) which includes step of melting solid PBT oligomer having an IV of between 0.13 and 0.17 dL/g and a CEG of between 90 and 180 mmol/kg; and further step of the PBT oligomer polycondensation; wherein the polycondensation process is carried out continuously using a melt tank for melting oligomers, one or more reactors for post-condensation processing, and one or more finishing reactors to increase molecular weight. The resulting PBT has an intrinsic viscosity (IV) of between 0.5 and 1.3 dl/g and a carboxylic end group (CEG) concentration of between 1 and 75 mmol/kg.

Abstract: A batch process for preparing polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) includes heating a solid PBT oligomer having an intrinsic viscosity (IV) of 0.1 to 0.2 dL/g and a carboxylic acid end group concentration [CEG] of 90 to 180 mmol/kg at a temperature and pressure defined herein to form melted homogeneous PBT oligomer containing 0 to 300 ppm tetra(C1-C8 alkyl) titanate catalyst, and polycondensing the melted homogeneous PBT oligomer in the presence of a tetra(C1-C8 alkyl) titanate catalyst, reducing the pressure, and maintaining the temperature at approximately 245-260° C. for a sufficient time to provide PBT having an IV of 0.55 and 1.20 dL/g. The PBT oligomer can be prepared by heating a mixture of 1,4-butane diol and purified terephthalic acid in the presence of a tetra(C1-C8 alkyl) titanate catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed is a continuous process and device for making polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin, particularly high molecular weight PBT resin. The process includes combining 1,4-butane diol and purified terephthalic acid to form a mixture and continuously supplying the mixture to a tower reactor having a plurality of reactor zones for esterification and/or transesterification. The product is continuously supplied to a first continuously stirred tank reactor, and further to a continuous polycondensation reactor. Particular conditions for each step of the process are further described herein. Also disclosed are a device for conducting the process, and a monitoring process for determining the carboxylic acid end group concentration of the resulting PBT.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer obtainable by reaction of a polyester comprising a quantity of carboxylic terminal groups with a chain extending compound wherein the chain extending compound is selected from an aromatic bis(oxirane ether) or an aromatic bis(methyloxirane ether). Such polymer may have a desired resistance to hydrolytic degradation.

Abstract: Methods for preparing dynamic cross-linked polymer compositions derived from an ester oligomer component, a monomeric chain extender component, and transesterification and polycondensation catalysts are described.

Abstract: Methods for preparing dynamic cross-linked polymer compositions derived from an ester oligomer component, a polymeric chain extender component, and transesterification and poly condensation catalysts are described.

Abstract: A process for making oligomers of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) with desirable intrinsic viscosity and carboxylic end group concentrations includes combining 1.4-butane diol (BDO). terephthalic acid and a catalyst to from a mixture and heating the mixture until the clearing point is reached based on visual inspection. The PBT oligomers are used in a continuous process for making polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of poly(butylene terephthalate) comprising the steps of: (i) providing a poly(butylene terephthalate) oligomer having an intrinsic viscosity (IV) of 0.25-0.35 dl/g, a carboxylic end group (CEG) content of 25-35 mmol/kg, and a ratio of IV:CEG of ?15 dl/mmol; (ii) introducing said poly(butylene terephthalate) oligomer to a low-pressure reactor; and (iii) performing a polycondensation reaction in said low-pressure reactor by subjecting the poly(butylene terephthalate) oligomer to a pressure of ?0.05 and ?5.0 mbar at a temperature of 235 to 255° C., for such average residence time to obtain a poly(butylene terephthalate) having a ratio of IV:CEG of ?18 dl/mmol, preferably ?25 dl/mmol and having an IV of ?0.45 dl/g; wherein steps (i), (ii) and (iii) are conducted in that order.