Abstract: Polymers and copolymers derived from at least 20 mole percent 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid of which at least 80 mole percent is trans-1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, up to 80 mole percent terephthalic acid, terephthalic acid substituted with 1 or 2 chlorine or bromine atoms or an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid substituted with 1 or 2 chlorine or bromine atoms or an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, at least 20 mole percent phenylhydroquinone, 0-45 mole percent hydroquinone and 0-35 mole percent of a hydroquinone substituted with 1 or 2 chlorine or bromine atoms or an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of polyesters and poly(estercarbonates) comprising heating, preferably with a suitable catalyst, aromatic diol polycarbonates and esters of cycloaliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic acids. The polymers may contain 5-100 mole percent dicarboxylate moiety, based on total acids. The products have utility as molding plastics, fibers, films, adhesives, coatings, extruded shapes, etc. The hydroxy-terminated prepolymer obtained in the first step may be reacted with a diisocyanate to form a polyurethane.

Abstract: A new process for the preparation of poly-1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylate polyesters having high (>80%) trans isomer content comprises heating in the presence of a suitable catalyst an ester of trans-1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid and a diacyl derivative of an aromatic diol.

Abstract: Hot melt compositions having very low melt viscosity and high adhesive strength, especially to metals, are disclosed. The compositions include a copolyester derived from a glycol having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, terephthalic acid and dimer acid, blended with an aliphatic hydrocarbon having a molecular weight of from about 250 to about 1200. The composition may be modified if desired by adding a small amount of a vinyl aromatic polymer.