Abstract: Disclosed are novel compositions containing an LCP and one or more aromatic phosphonites. Also disclosed is a novel process for preparing LCPs in the presence of one or more aromatic phosphonites. The process enables the preparation of LCPs in a more controlled manner so that the LCPs have excellent thermal/oxidative stability. The LCPs are useful where the combination of good mechanical properties, excellent thermal resistance properties, and excellent thermal stability are desired, such as in electrical/electronic applications and electrical connectors.

Abstract: The present invention involves the preparation and use of polyester blend containing at least one acid terminated polyamide which give the improved color as compared to the prior art. The present invention comprises polyester blend composition having improved color comprising: (A) about 99.98 to about 95 weight percent of a polyester which comprises (1) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising repeat units from at least 85 mole percent terephthalic acid, and (2) a diol component repeat units from at least 85 mole percent ethylene glycol, based on 100 mole percent dicarboxlic acid and 100 mole percent diol; and (B) acid terminated polyamide.

Abstract: Disclosed is a select class of liquid crystalline polyesters and molding compositions comprising the polyesters and glass fiber. The liquid crystalline polyesters consist essentially of (1) diacid residues consisting essentially of (i) cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid residues and (ii) other diacid residues selected from terephthalic acid residues, 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid residues, or a mixture thereof; (2) diol residues consisting essentially of hydroquinone residues, 4,4'-biphenol residues or a mixture thereof; and, optionally, (3) p-hydroxybenzoic acid residues. In the above definition, the moles of diol residues are equal to the moles of diacid residues and the total of the (1), (2) and (3) mole percentages is equal to 100. The liquid crystalline polyesters have melting points determined by differential scanning calorimetry equal to or less than 375.degree. C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the recovery of naphthalenedicarboxylic acid (NDA) from polyester materials prepared from and/or containing residues of NDA such as a poly(alkylene naphthalenedicarboxylate). In one embodiment, the process comprises contacting a polyester material prepared from and/or containing residues of NDA with water at a temperature of about 125 to 400.degree. C. in a pressured vessel to obtain an aqueous slurry of NDA and recovering the NDA. A second embodiment of the process comprises contacting such a polyester with an aqueous, alkali metal base solution to obtain an aqueous solution of a di-alkali metal naphthalenedicarboxylate salt, then neutralizing the aqueous solution with an acid to obtain an aqueous slurry or dispersion of NDA and recovering the NDA. The process is particularly useful for recovering 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid (2,6-NDA) from poly(ethylene naphthalenedicarboxylate) polyesters.

Abstract: A blend of polycarbonates of dihydroxydiphenyl cycloalkanes and optionally 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol with polyesters from terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol and 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, having the advantage of being colorless and providing an unexpected amount of impact strength, hardness and heat resistance. The polymer blends are especially suitable for the manufacture of clear molded articles, fibers, sheeting, and film.

Abstract: Disclosed are clear blends comprising:(A) from 1 to 99 percent by weight of a polycarbonate comprising a diol component comprising from 90 to 100 mol percent 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol units and from 0 to 10 mol percent modifying diol units having 2 to 16 carbons, wherein the total mol percent of diol units is equal to 100 mol percent; and(B) from 1 to 99 percent by weight of a polyester comprising(a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising from 80 to 100 mol percent dicarboxylic acid units selected from the group consisting of terephthalic acid units, isophthalic acid units, and mixtures thereof; and from 0 to 20 mol percent modifying dicarboxylic acid units having about 2 to 20 carbons, wherein the total mol percent of dicarboxylic acid units is equal to 100 mol percent; and(b) a glycol component comprising from 30 to 99 mol percent 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol units, from 1 to 70 mol percent ethylene glycol units, and from 0 to 10 mol percent modifying glycol units having from 3 to 16 carbons,

Abstract: A blend of polycarbonates of dihydroxydiphenyl cycloalkanes and optionally 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol with polyesters from terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid, neopentyl glycol and 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, having the advantage of being colorless and providing an unexpected amount of impact strength, hardness and heat resistance. The polymer blends are especially suitable for the manufacture of clear molded articles, fibers, sheeting, and film.