Abstract: The invention provides certain polyesteramide compositions which have glass transition temperatures (Tg) of greater than or equal to 0° C. The polyesteramides of the invention are useful as polymeric interlayers for laminate structures, for example, safety glass, where excellent toughness is combined with high adhesion to glass.

Abstract: Processes for recovering dialkyl terephthalates. The processes can include exposing a polyester composition to one or more glycols to depolymerization conditions thereby providing one or more depolymerization products. The one or more glycols can include diethylene glycol (DEG), triethylene glycol (TEG), 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM), poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG), neopentyl glycol (NPG), propane diol (PDO), butanediol (BDO), 2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol (MP diol), poly(tetramethylene ether)glycol (PTMG), or a combination thereof. The one or more depolymerization products can be exposed to an alcoholysis process to recover dialkyl terephthalate. Optionally, ethylene glycol (EG) produced from the depolymerization process can be recovered and re-used in a subsequent dialkyl terephthalate recovery or other process.

Abstract: Processes for recovering dialkyl terephthalates. The processes can include exposing a polyester composition to one or more glycols to depolymerization conditions thereby providing one or more depolymerization products. The one or more depolymerization products can be exposed to an alcoholysis process to recover dialkyl terephthalate.

Abstract: Processes for recovering dialkyl terephthalates. The processes can include exposing a polyester composition to one or more glycols to depolymerization conditions thereby providing one or more depolymerization products. The one or more depolymerization products can be exposed to an alcoholysis process to recover dialkyl terephthalate. Optionally, the one or more glycols can be recycled and re-used in a subsequent dialkyl terephthalate recovery or other process.

Abstract: The present application discloses novel polyesteramides comprising cycloalkyl diols and/or cycloalkyl dialkanols with tunable properties based on the monomers and monomerratios used to prepare the polyesteramides and varying the reaction conditions. The present application also discloses compositions and articles.

Abstract: The present application discloses interlayers comprising novel polyesteramides comprising diols with tunable properties based on the monomers and monomer ratios used to prepare the polyesteramides and varying the reaction conditions. The interlayers have improved properties and can be used in many different applications.

Abstract: The present application discloses novel polyesteramides comprising cycloalkyl diols and/or cycloalkyl dialkanols with tunable properties based on the monomers and monomerratios used to prepare the polyesteramides and varying the reaction conditions. The present application also discloses compositions and articles.

Abstract: The present application discloses interlayers comprising novel polyesteramides comprising diols with tunable properties based on the monomers and monomer ratios used to prepare the polyesteramides and varying the reaction conditions. The interlayers have improved properties and can be used in many different applications.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of glycol ether aryl ester plasticizers as viscosity reducing agents in plastisols comprising di(2-ethylhexyl) terephthalate, 1,2-cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid diisononyl ester, or diisononyl phthalate as the primary plasticizer. The glycol ether aryl ester plasticizers improve viscosity and viscosity stability while maintaining or improving plastisol properties such as Shore A Hardness and fusion time.

Abstract: The present application discloses interlayers comprising novel polyesteramides comprising diols with tunable properties based on the monomers and monomer ratios used to prepare the polyesteramides and varying the reaction conditions. The interlayers have improved properties and can be used in many different applications.

Abstract: The present application discloses interlayers comprising novel polyesteramides comprising diols with tunable properties based on the monomers and monomer ratios used to prepare the polyesteramides and varying the reaction conditions. The interlayers have improved properties and can be used in many different applications.

Abstract: The present application discloses interlayers comprising novel polyesteramides comprising diols with tunable properties based on the monomers and monomer ratios used to prepare the polyesteramides and varying the reaction conditions. The interlayers have improved properties and can be used in many different applications.

Abstract: The present application discloses interlayers comprising novel polyesteramides comprising diols with tunable properties based on the monomers and monomer ratios used to prepare the polyesteramides and varying the reaction conditions. The interlayers have improved properties and can be used in many different applications.

Abstract: The present application discloses novel polyesteramides comprising cycloalkyl diols and/or cycloalkyl dialkanols with tunable properties based on the monomers and monomerratios used to prepare the polyesteramides and varying the reaction conditions. The present application also discloses compositions and articles.

Abstract: The present application discloses novel polyesteramides comprising cycloalkyl diols and/or cycloalkyl dialkanols with tunable properties based on the monomers and monomerratios used to prepare the polyesteramides and varying the reaction conditions. The present application also discloses compositions and articles.

Abstract: Resin compositions, layers, and interlayers comprising two or more thermoplastic polymers and at least one RI balancing agent for adjusting the refractive index of at least one of the resins or layers is provided. Such compositions, layers, and interlayers exhibit enhanced optical properties while retaining other properties, such as impact resistance and acoustic performance.

Abstract: Resin compositions, layers, and interlayers comprising two or more thermoplastic polymers and at least one RI balancing agent for adjusting the refractive index of at least one of the resins or layers is provided. Such compositions, layers, and interlayers exhibit enhanced optical properties while retaining other properties, such as impact resistance and acoustic performance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for improving vibration damping of a substrate, such as the underbody of an automobile. The method comprises applying a plastisol which comprises a polymeric component and a plasticizer. The fused plastisol has improved damping behavior as determined using Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis. Novel plastisols and novel plasticizers are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process that integrates the oxidation of toluene to benzoic acid with the production of benzoate plasticizers. Toluene is fed to an oxidation vessel in the presence of oxygen and an oxidation catalyst wherein benzoic acid serves as the solvent for the oxidation. The crude benzoic acid produced is not purified and is then reacted with an alcohol in the presence of an esterification catalyst to produce the crude benzoate ester. The oxidation catalyst, esterification catalyst, and other impurities can be mostly removed from the crude benzoate ester in subsequent washing and filtering steps. The benzoate esters produced through this method can be made in fewer steps with both yields and purities above 80%.