Abstract: A copolyetherester comprising a random head-to-tail copolymer of 25-55 percent by weight of short-chain ester units; at least 75 mole percent is composed of 1,4-butylene terephthalate units, and long-chain ester units derived from ethylene oxide-capped poly(propylene oxide) glycol having an ethylene oxide content of from 15-35 percent by weight and a number average molecular weight ranging from 1500-2800. The copolyetherester displays improved physical properties, such as a higher elongation at rupture, notched tensile impact energy and tearing energy, if its relative viscosity (1 g of polymer in 100 g m-cresol at 25.degree. C.) is in the range of 2,45 to 5,0 and the melt index MFI is between ##EQU1## It may be prepared by melt condensation of a copolyetherester having a relative viscosity of 1,8 to 2,5 and subsequently subjecting it to post-condensation in the solid phase for a sufficient period to obtain a polymer corresponding to said viscosity and melt index.

Abstract: Novel branched-chain monoalcohols and derivatives thereof are disclosed. Such derivatives are selected from the group consisting of(a) esters of aromatic, aliphatic or cycloaliphatic acids having at least 2 carbon atoms and 1, 2 or 3 carboxyl groups;(b) urethanes of aromatic, aliphatic or cycloaliphatic isocyanates;(c) monoethers of polyalkylene oxide glycols having 2 to 50 alkylene oxide units each containing 2 or 3 carbon atoms and the alkylpolyoxyalkylene sulfates derived therefrom;(d) sulfates.The branched-chain monoalcohols are obtained by reduction of branched-chain monocarboxylic acids or esters thereof. Said acids are telomeric acids obtained by the free radical addition of 1 mole of acetic anhydride to at least three moles of hexene and/or higher olefins containing up to 30 or more carbon atoms (C.sub.30+) in the presence of a trivalent manganese compound. The products of this invention are suitable for use in engine lubricating oils, lubricant compositions for polymers and wax compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wax composition for entirely or partly replacing carnauba wax or montan wax. The composition consists substantially of one or more acids and or derivatives thereof selected from the group consisting of(a) esters of phenols or aromatic, aliphatic or cycloaliphatic alcohols having at least 1 to 10 primary or secondary hydroxyl groups;(b) amides of ammonia or aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic amines having at least 1 to 15 primary or secondary amino groups;(c) salts of alkali metals or alkaline earth metals, amphoteric metals, heavy metals, of ammonium or of a compound containing a tertiary amino group.The acids are obtained by the free radical addition of 1 mole of acetic anhydride to olefins containing 20 or more carbon atoms in the presence of a trivalent manganese compound.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a resin composition having improved internal and external lubricating properties. The resin compositions comprises polyvinyl chloride or a copolymer thereof and one or more branched-chain monocarboxylic acids and/or derivatives thereof. Such derivatives are selected from the group consisting of(a) esters of phenols or aromatic, aliphatic or cycloaliphatic alcohols having at least 1 to 10 primary or secondary hydroxyl groups;(b) amides of ammonia or aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic amines having at least 1 to 15 primary or secondary amino groups;(c) salts of alkali metals or alkaline earth metals, amphoteric metals, heavy metals, of ammonium or of a compound containing a tertiary amino group. The branched-chain monocarboxylic acids are telomeric acids obtained by the free radical addition of 1 mole of acetic anhydride to at least three moles of hexene and/or higher olefins containing up to 30 or more carbon atoms (C.sub.