Abstract: A composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition: from 20 to 90 wt. % of a polyester component comprising a poly(butylene terephthalate); from 5 to 35 wt. % of a flame retardant phosphinate of the formula (I) [(R1)(R2)(PO)—O]?mMm+??(I) a flame retardant diphosphinate of the formula (II) [(O—POR1)(R3)(POR2—O)]2?nMm+x??(II), and/or a flame retardant polymer derived from the flame retardant phosphinate of the formula (I) or the flame retardant diphosphinate of the formula (II); from 1 to 25 wt. % of a melamine polyphosphate, melamine cyanurate, melamine pyrophosphate, and/or melamine phosphate; from greater than zero to 50 wt. % of a glass fiber having a non-circular cross-section; and from 0 to 5 wt. % of an additive selected from the group consisting of a mold release agent, an antioxidant, a thermal stabilizer, an antioxidant, and a UV stabilizer; wherein the components have a combined total weight of 100 wt. %.

Abstract: A high flow polyester composition is disclosed, which comprises at least one polyester and at least one flow enhancing ingredient of structure, I, where, R1=NH2 or CH2OH; R2=CH3, CH3CH2 or CH2OH or any of C1-C20 alkyl group which may have one or more hydroxy group substituent, C3-C20 cycloalkyl group, C6-C20 aryl group, C1-C20 alkoxy group which may have one or more hydroxy group substituent or C6-C20 aryloxy group. A good balance of flowability and mechanical properties is obtained by controlling the amount of the said flow-enhancing ingredient. The composition further comprises reinforcing fillers, impact modifiers, a property-enhancing thermoplastic such as polycarbonate and flame retardant chemicals. The compositions are suitable for making automotive, electric and electronic parts.

Abstract: Specific thermoplastic compositions containing a polyester or a blend of polyester and polycarbonate, an impact modifier and a block copolyestercarbonate are provided that remain ductile at or below freezing exhibiting an impact energy at or below 0° C. of greater than 25 kjoules/m2.

Abstract: A composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition: from 20 to 90 wt. % of a polyester component comprising a modified poly(butylene terephthalate) copolymer that is derived from a poly(ethylene terephthalate) component; from 5 to 35 wt. % of a flame retardant phosphinate and/or a flame retardant diphosphinate; from 1 to 25 wt. % of a melamine polyphosphate, melamine cyanurate, melamine pyrophosphate, and/or melamine phosphate; from greater than zero to 50 wt. % of a glass fiber having a non-circular cross-section; and from 0 to 5 wt. % of an additive.

Abstract: A composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition: from 20 to 90 wt. % of a polyester component comprising a poly(butylene terephthalate); from 5 to 35 wt. % of a flame retardant phosphinate of the formula (I) [(R1)(R2)(PO)—O]?mMm+??(I) a flame retardant diphosphinate of the formula (II) [(O—POR1)(R3)(POR2—O)]2?nMm+x??(II), and/or a flame retardant polymer derived from the flame retardant phosphinate of the formula (I) or the flame retardant diphosphinate of the formula (II); from 1 to 25 wt. % of a melamine polyphosphate, melamine cyanurate, melamine pyrophosphate, and/or melamine phosphate; from greater than zero to 50 wt. % of a glass fiber having a non-circular cross-section; and from 0 to 5 wt. % of an additive selected from the group consisting of a mold release agent, an antioxidant, a thermal stabilizer, an antioxidant, and a UV stabilizer; wherein the components have a combined total weight of 100 wt. %.

Abstract: A composition contains a polyester; an aromatic epoxy compound, in an amount sufficient to provide 5 to 300 milliequivalents of epoxy per kilogram of polyester; and 0.5 to 6 weight percent, based on the weight of the polyester, and an ethylene-glycidyl methacrylate containing copolymer; and/or a copolyester copolymer, wherein the copolyester comprises, based on the weight of the copolyester, 15 to 95 weight percent of polyester units derived from the reaction of a C6-C24 aromatic dicarboxylic acid or a chemical equivalent thereof with a C2-C6 aliphatic diol, and 5 to 85 weight percent of polyester units derived from the reaction of a C6-C24 aromatic dicarboxylic acid or a chemical equivalent thereof with a poly(alkylene oxide) glycol having a molecular weight of 400-6,000 and a carbon to oxygen ratio of 2.0-4.3. The compositions have excellent hydrolytic resistance, and are suitable for making automotive and electronic parts.

Abstract: A polyester composition comprising a reaction product of: 65-94.5 weight percent of a polyester having a weight average molecular weight of greater than or equal to 70,000 g/mol, of the formula wherein each T is a C6-10 aromatic group derived from a dicarboxylic acid and D is a C2-4 aliphatic group derived from a dihydroxy compound; 5-30 weight percent of an impact modifier copolymer comprising units derived from a C2-20 olefin and units derived from a glycidyl(meth)acrylate; and 0.5-5 weight percent of a particulate fluoropolymer encapsulated by a copolymer having a Tg of greater 10° C. and comprising units derived from a monovinyl aromatic monomer and units derived from a C3-6 monovinylic monomer; and wherein the composition has less than 70 weight percent of a polyester derived from a dicarboxylic acid and an aliphatic diol selected from the group consisting of 1,3-propylene glycol, neopentyl glycol, 1,5-pentanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, decamethylene glycol, cyclohexanediol, and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol.

Abstract: A high flow polyester composition is disclosed, which comprises at least one polyester, at least one flow enhancing ingredient of structure (III), wherein R3 is a C1-C20 alkyl group optionally having one or more hydroxy group substituents, a C3-C20 cycloalkyl group, a C6-C20 aryl group, a C1-C20 alkoxy group optionally having one or more hydroxy group substituents, or a C6-C20 aryloxy group; and a dicycloaliphatic diepoxy compound, in an amount sufficient to provide 5 to 300 milliequivalents of epoxy per kilogram of polyester. The composition further optionally comprises reinforcing fillers, impact modifiers, a property-enhancing thermoplastic such as polycarbonate and flame retardant chemicals. The compositions are suitable for making automotive, electric and electronic parts.

Abstract: A high flow polyester composition is disclosed, which comprises at least one polyester, at least one flow enhancing ingredient of structure (III), wherein R3 is a C1-C20 alkyl group optionally having one or more hydroxy group substituents, a C3-C20 cycloalkyl group, a C6-C20 aryl group, a C1-C20 alkoxy group optionally having one or more hydroxy group substituents, or a C6-C20 aryloxy group; and an aromatic epoxy compound, in an amount sufficient to provide 5 to 300 milliequivalents of epoxy per kilogram of polyester. The composition further optionally comprises reinforcing fillers, impact modifiers, a property-enhancing thermoplastic such as polycarbonate and flame retardant chemicals. The compositions are suitable for making automotive, electric and electronic parts.

Abstract: A composition contains a polyester; an aromatic epoxy compound, in an amount sufficient to provide 5 to 300 milliequivalents of epoxy per kilogram of polyester; and 0.5 to 6 weight percent, based on the weight of the polyester, and an ethylene-glycidyl methacrylate containing copolymer; and/or a copolyester copolymer, wherein the copolyester comprises, based on the weight of the copolyester, 15 to 95 weight percent of polyester units derived from the reaction of a C6-C24 aromatic dicarboxylic acid or a chemical equivalent thereof with a C2-C6 aliphatic diol, and 5 to 85 weight percent of polyester units derived from the reaction of a C6-C24 aromatic dicarboxylic acid or a chemical equivalent thereof with a poly(alkylene oxide) glycol having a molecular weight of 400-6,000 and a carbon to oxygen ratio of 2.0-4.3. The compositions have excellent hydrolytic resistance, and are suitable for making automotive and electronic parts.

Abstract: A composition formed from (a) a polyester and polycarbonate blend; (b) an organopolysiloxane-polycarbonate block copolymer; (c) an acrylic core shell impact modifier; (d) titanium dioxide and (e) a flame retarding amount of a halogenated flame retardant has properties useful as a weatherable molding composition. It can suitably be used in articles such as encloses for electronic equipment such as communication devices.

Abstract: An article for contact with a liquid fuel, comprising a composition comprising a polyester reacted with a carboxy-reactive material, the product of said reaction having increased solvent resistance relative to the initial polyester. The article can be in the form of a container or fibers.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin molding composition comprising an alkylene aryl polyester, a core-shell impact modifier for enhancing heat resistance having a shell derived from an alkylacrylate and a rubbery acrylate core derived from an acrylate having 4 to 12 carbon atoms, an effective amount of a difunctional epoxy compound for enhancing hydrolysis resistance of the resin, and a combination of color enhancing stabilizers comprising a thioester stabilizer, a phosphite or phosphonite stabilizer and a hindered phenol stabilizer.