Abstract: A novel polyester composition is disclosed comprising a linear polyester resin, a difunctional epoxy compound and a catalyst. The novel polyester compositions have excellent melt viscosity properties including excellent retention of melt viscosity after aging.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention there is a composition comprising a ABS or ABS type resin in admixture with a mold release effective amount of a fluid hydrogenated oligomer of an alpha-olefin.

Abstract: A composition comprising an admixture of (a) polybutylene terephthalate, (b) an impact modifying effective amount of an ABS or ABS type resin, and (c) a mold release and/or impact resistance improving effective amount of a fluid hydrogenated or non hydrogenated oligomer of an alpha olefin.

Abstract: Compounds having defined functional groups are described which color stabilize aromatic carbonate polymers or blends therewith upon exposure to steriliizing radiation.

Abstract: Compounds having defined functional groups are described which color stablize aromatic carbonate polymers or blends therewith upon exposure to sterilizing radiation.

Abstract: Compounds having defined functional groups are described which color stabilize aromatic carbonate polymers or blends therewith upon exposure to sterilizing radiation.

Abstract: Compounds having defined functional groups are described which color stabilize aromatic carbonate polymers or blends therewith upon exposure to sterilizing radiation.

Abstract: Compounds having defined thioether groups are described which color stabilize aromatic carbonate polymers or blends therewith upon exposure to sterilizing radiation.

Abstract: Compounds having defined alkene functional groups are described which color stabilize aromatic carbonate polymers or blends therewith upon exposure to sterilizing radiation.

Abstract: A composition comprising an admixture of(a) an aromatic polycarbonate of intrinsic viscosity of from about 0.35 to about 0.41 dl/g, measured in methylene chloride at about 25.degree. C., said aromatic polycarbonate chain terminated with an endcapping agent which provides the polycarbonate with improved ductility and higher Tg when compared to a paratertiary butyl phenol encapped polycarbonate of the same intrinsic viscosity;(b) a core/shell copolymer comprising a conjugated diene with a Tg of less than or equal to -10.degree. C. as the core, said core being about 50 to 90 wt.

Abstract: A composition sufficiently irradiated to achieve sterilization comprising:(i) at least one aromatic carbonate resin; and(ii) an antiyellowing upon exposure to sterilizing irradiation effective amount of at least one effective epoxide compound.

Abstract: Compounds having defined nitrogen containing functional groups are described which color stabilize aromatic carbonate polymers or blends therewith upon exposure to sterilizing radiation.

Abstract: Compounds having defined functional groups are described which color stabilize aromatic carbonate polymers or blends therewith upon exposure to sterilizing radiation.

Abstract: Compounds havign defined ketone functional groups are described which color stabilize aromatic carbonate polymers or blends therewith upon exposure to sterilizing radiation.

Abstract: Compounds having defined sulfone functional groups are described which color stabilize aromatic carbonate polymers or blends therewith upon exposure to sterilizing radiation.

Abstract: Pyran-derived compounds having defined functional groups are described which color stabilize aromatic carbonate polymers or blends therewith upon exposure to sterilizing radiation.

Abstract: Compounds having defined unsaturated alicyclic groups are described which color stabilize aromatic carbonate polymers or blends therewith upon exposure to sterilizing radiation.

Abstract: A resinous composition comprising:(i) at least one copolyester-carbonate resin;(ii) at least one polyester resin; and(iii) a minor amount of a mixture of at least one polyol and at least one epoxide.

Abstract: A radiation sterilized polysulfone resin composition exhibiting improved color stability comprising: (i) at least one polysulfone resin; and (ii) an amount effective to inhibit yellowing of said polysulfone resin upon its exposure to sterilizing radiation of at least one stabilizing compound selected from carboxylic acid esters, alcohols, epoxides, sulfones, diketones, thio compounds, alkenes, hydroaromatics, cyclic ethers, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding composition comprising an organic polyester or poly(phenylene oxide) or poly(phenylene sulfide) or poly(etherimide) polysulfone and a hydrogenated oligomer of an alpha-olefin in an amount effective to impart reliable and facile mold release.