Abstract: A polyester resin composition containing, as a resin component, a polyester with its main component formed from a polytrimethylene terephthalate and having an intrinsic viscosity of 0.4 to 2, which satisfies the following conditions (1) to (3): (1) the polyester resin composition is composed of a polyester resin component comprising 90% by weight or more of a polytrimethylene terephthalate; (2) the polyester resin composition contains 0.01 to 3% by weight of titanium oxide having an average particle size from 0.01 to 2 &mgr;m; and (3) the polyester resin composition contains 25 or less/mg of the resin of agglomerates of titanium oxide particles which agglomerates have a lengthwise size exceeding 5 &mgr;m. A polytrimethylene terephthalate-based polyester fiber, having a low frictional coefficient, excellent in wear resistance, and showing a suitable luster and a delustered effect, can be stably spun and drawn by applying a melt spinning method to the polyester resin composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polyester carboxylate polymeric pigment dispersant to be used as a grind resin to incorporate inorganic pigment into a pigment dispersion for a coating composition. The polymeric pigment dispersant is the reaction product of pentaerythritol, hexahydrophthalic anhydride, glycidylneodecanoate, and dimethylethanolamine. The present invention is also directed to a method of preparing the polymeric pigment dispersant. In this method, the pentaerythritol and the hexahydrophthalic anhydride are polymerized to form an intermediate compound. Next, an epoxy group of the glycidylneodecanoate reacts with the intermediate compound, and then the dimethylethanolamine neutralizes the intermediate compound to form the completed polymeric pigment dispersant. The polymeric pigment dispersant is utilized for efficient wetting and grinding of the pigment.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, devices and kits utilizing water-based hydrophilic coating formulations on medical implements. The composition for applying a coating comprises a sulfonated polyester, water, and a surface active agent. Methods for coating a medical implement comprise providing an aqueous dispersion comprising sulfonated polyester and surface active agent, contacting the medical implement with the aqueous dispersion, and drying the medical implement. Methods for acquiring a sample of bodily fluid from a patient comprise coating a needle with a sulfonated polyester, penetrating the needle into the patient, and drawing bodily fluid through the needle.

Abstract: A latex emulsion that includes crosslinked polymeric microparticles dispersed in an aqueous continuous phase. The microparticles are prepared from a monomer mix of a crosslinking monomer, a monomer having hydrophilic functional groups, and one or more other monomers. Also disclosed is a thermosetting composition that includes a first reactant that has reactive functional groups; a curing agent that has at least two functional groups reactive with the functional groups of the first reactant; and the latex emulsion of crosslinked polymeric microparticles dispersed in an aqueous continuous phase. The thermosetting composition may be used to coat a substrate. The coating may be a multi-layer composite coating that includes a base coat layer deposited from a pigmented film-forming base coat composition containing the thermosetting composition; and a substantially pigment free top coat layer deposited over a portion of the base coat layer from a substantially pigment free top coat composition.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersion of an acrylate-modified alkyd resin, preparable in the presence of at least one water-miscible diol by (1) dispersing in water at least one alkyd resin containing pendant and/or terminal allyloxy groups, (2) graft copolymerizing a mixture of methacrylic acid and at least one further, carboxyl-free olefinically unsaturated monomer in dispersion 1, and (3) once or n times graft copolymerising (3.1) at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer which is free from acid groups and/or (3.2) at least one mixture of at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer which contains acid groups and at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer which is free from acid groups, in dispersion 2 or 2 to n−1, with the proviso that in step (3) or (n) of the process, acid groups are incorporated in a total amount to not more than 90 mol % of the amount of acid groups incorporated in step (2) of the process.

Abstract: An energy curable printing ink composition containing a branched polyester comprising monofunctional and difunctional components having an excess functionality of about 0.1 to 0.20. Also described is a method of reducing misting and/or dot gain in an energy curable printing ink composition by adding such branched polyesters to the composition.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesive compositions having enhanced resistance to water-whitening comprising an aqueous emulsion polymer are disclosed. The polymer comprises the polymerization reaction product of a polymerizable aqueous emulsion comprising: (i) at least one hydrophobic alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate ester of an alcohol, (ii) at least about 1 wt. % of at least one hydrophilic monomer, (iii) at least about 5 wt. % of at least one partially hydrophilic alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate ester of an alcohol, and (iv) a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymerizable surfactant selected from compounds having a terminal allyl amine moiety, substituted phenyl compounds having at least one alkenyl substituent, polyoxyalkylene-1-(allyloxymethyl) alkyl ether sulfate salts, or mixtures thereof, and the average particle size of the polymer is less than or equal to 200 nm. Also disclosed are processes for preparing same.

Abstract: An aqueous polymer dispersion comprising a polymer substantially free of cationic polymerizable groups and a cationic photoinitiator, wherein the polymer is capable of being precipitated by an acid or base generating photoinitiator upon exposure to radiation and is optionally an energy curable polymer.

Abstract: Heat-shrinkable thermoplastic resin films suitable for use as labels on the bottles, particularly as full labels on the PET bottles, wherein the heat shrinkability in the main shrinkage direction of the film is 5% to 60% after treatment in hot water at 70° C. for 5 seconds and 67% or higher after treatment in hot water at 85° C. for 5 seconds and the heat shrinkability in a direction perpendicular to the main shrinkage direction of the film is 10% or lower after treatment in hot water at 85° C. for 5 seconds. When used as full labels on the bottles, these films can have good shrinkage finish because they cause only rare occurrence of wrinkles, shrinkage spots, and strains during heat shrinkage, and they are therefore extremely useful as full labels.

Abstract: A moderately conductive synthetic resin composition comprising a synthetic resin (A), a carbon precursor (B) and at least one conductive filler (C) selected from the group consisting of a non-fibrous conductive filler and a metallic fibrous material, both, having a volume resistivity lower than 102 &OHgr;·cm, and a moderately conductive synthetic resin composition comprising a synthetic resin (A), a carbon precursor (B) and carbon fiber (E).

Abstract: An aqueous coating agent for forming lubricating films comprising a hydrophilic resin; a solid lubricating agent comprising MoS2 and at least one antimony sulfide selected from the group consisting of Sb2S3 and Sb2S5, where a weight ratio of MoS2 to antimony sulfides is from 1;0.05 to 1:12; and water and wherein the weight ratio of the solid lubricating agent to the hydrophilic resin is from 0.7:1 to 3:1.

Abstract: Thermoplastics may be melt spun at high production rates, and without physical property degradation, by spinning a blend of the thermoplastic and a minor amount of a specified liquid crystalline polymer.

Abstract: Coating composition especially for preparing automotive surfacers, comprising a condensation product A of a carboxyl group-containing resin A1 and a hydroxyl group-containing resin A2, and a curing agent C, which becomes active only at elevated temperature of at least 80° C., and comprises a mixture of a water-insoluble blocked isocyanate C1 and a hydrophilically modified isocyanate C2.

Abstract: An optical nanocomposite material has a nanoparticulate filler dispersed in a host plastic material. According to the method of making the nanocomposite material, a predetermined temperature sensitive optical vector, such as refractive index, of the plastic host material and nanoparticulate filler are directionally opposed resulting in a nanocomposite material having significantly improved stability of the refractive index with respect to temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition, a process for its preparation, and to its use for the production of textured coated surfaces on heat-resistant substrates, in which coating composition is based on hydroxyl group-containing binders, cross-linking agents and particular amine compounds.

Abstract: The invention concerns a two-component coating agent with a) a water dilutable binder component of a polyester resin base and/or polyacrylate resin base, whereby the polyester and/or polyacrylate resin has a content of hydroxyl groups of 2.5 to 8% by weight OH and b) an aqueous organic polyisocyanate component of at least one polyisocyanate with free isocyanate groups which is prepared ready for use for a limited time by the stirring of the polyisocyanate component b) into the binder component a) and hardens by cross-linking of the binder component with the polyisocyanate to the binder components according to the invention are provided as aqueous emulsions of a water insoluble carboxylate-free and sulfanate-free polyester resin and/or polyacrylate resin, whereby the emulsion is produced with the aid of an emulsifier added to the polyester or polyacrylate resin. The subject of the invention is, further, a process for producing the water-dilutable binder component a).

Abstract: The polyester composition for films includes, based on 100 parts by weight of a polyester resin, 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of aluminum silicate particles containing aluminum and silica as principal components and an alkali metal. To provide polyester films suitable for magnetic recording media, the polymer composition contains surface- modified aluminum silicate particles and two additional particles distinct in particle diameter. The polyester films thus obtained have excellent abrasion resistance and scratch resistance.

Abstract: Process of gelification of aqueous medium with a copolyester oligomer comprising essentially oxyalkylenated or ocycycloalkylenated or polyoxyalkylenated dicarboxylate units at least 35 mole % of said units being similar units of which the correspondent homolymer is crystalline, at least 7 mole % of said units being bearing units of hydrophobic(s) sulfonated functions, the molecular mass in weight of said copolyesters oligomer being less than 20,000. For example: the terephtalic polyoxyethylenated sulfonated oligomers of high content of polyethyleneterephtalate.

Abstract: A non-aqueous non-fluorescent ink composition suitable for use in writing instruments is described comprising a non-fluorescent pigment dispersion, a stabilizer and a high boiling point organic solvent. The ink composition may also include resins, plasticizers, antiskinning agents and lubricants.

Abstract: A process for producing plexifilamentary or foam products by flash spinning in selected spin agents a polymer from the group consisting of poly (1,3-propylene terephthalate), poly (1,4-butylene terephthalate), and poly(ethylene terephthalate), including their copolymers in which the spin agents have minimal or no ozone-depleting properties.

Abstract: A process for preparing a high gloss retention resin molding formulation comprising a polyester resin and a polycarbonate resin where the process comprises the steps of selecting a desirable colorant which is stable at molding temperatures and has desirable color retention properties when subjected to weathering, determining an optimized concentration of the colorant for maximizing gloss retention properties of the selected colorant by performing weathering test at differing concentrations of the colorant, and optionally determining a suitable gloss enhancing.

Abstract: The invention concerns anti-static, peroxide-stable molding compounds on the basis of polyamides and/or polyesters, whereby the molding compounds are modified with very pure conductive carbon black with a low specific surface area. These anti-static molding compounds can be used for the production of injection-molded or extruded parts and the production of sheets or multi-layer hoses and tubes.

Abstract: Polyester water-based defoamers are prepared by reaction of a dimer fatty acid, a fatty acid and two different polyalkylene polyols, e.g. polypropylene glycol and polyethylene glycol. The resulting polyesters are readily dispersible in water to form a water-based macroemulsion in the absence of any oil or short chain alcohols. The macroemulsion is an effective defoamer in ground-wood and thermomechanical pulping operations.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous dispersion of a polyester salt and polymeric vehicles which include the aqueous dispersions of a polyester salt. The polymeric vehicle is particularly effective for providing coating binders in cured primer coatings. The primer coating compositions are useful for multilayer paint coating films which have at least two layers of paint film including the cured primer coating composition film. The use of the primer polymeric vehicles of the present invention in conjunction with one or more additional overlaying top coating film layers provide a multiple layer coatings having improved adhesion and chip resistance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for molding a copolymer of a polyalkylene glycol terephthalate and an aromatic ester, comprising the steps of: a) preparing a solution of the copolymer in a suitable first solvent; and b) forming a gel of the solution.

Abstract: The present invention has for its object to provide a method of producing a water-base resin composition for rust-preventive coating which is suited for metal-coated steel panels, particularly galvanized steel panels, and despite the absence of chromium therein, is capable of imparting high corrosion resistance to coated metals, with the additional advantage of improved storage stability, and to a water-base resin composition as obtained by the above production method. The production technology according to the present invention is a method of producing a water-base resin composition for rust-preventive coating which comprises reacting a water-base resin composition containing, in each liter thereof, 10 to 500 g of water-dispersible silica and 0.02 to 20 g of a silane coupling agent and/or a hydrolytic condensation product thereof at a temperature of not less than 50° C. and not over the boiling temperature thereof, and the water-base resin composition as obtainable by the above production method.

Abstract: The invention relates to resin intermediates and their preparation. The invention also relates to hydroxyl-functional, water-dispersible polymers formed from the intermediates and compositions containing the water-dispersible polymers. A preferred composition of the invention is a zero volatile organic content (VOC), ambient-cure enamel composition which contains a hydroxyl-functional, water-dispersible polyester.

Abstract: A pigment dispersion comprising pigment, an aqueous carrier selected from water and a mixture of water and at least one organic solvent, and a pigment dispersant is described. The pigment dispersant is prepared by controlled radical polymerization, e.g., atom transfer radical polymerization, of a radically polymerizable monomer in the presence of a polymeric initiator having at least one radically transferable group. The polymeric initiator forms the polymeric backbone segment of the pigment dispersant, and the monomer forms polymeric segments that are pendent to the polymeric backbone segment. The pigment dispersant has comb-like architecture in which the polymeric backbone segment is hydrophilic, and at least a portion of each pendent polymeric segment is hydrophobic.

Abstract: Colored polyester plastics produced through the introduction of coloring agents prior to extrusion but after pellet production of the base polymer are provided. As a result, the plastic is melt-extruded and mixed with the coloring agent and subsequently subjected to solid stating wherein the base polymer is accorded an increase in molecular weight and the coloring agent becomes integrated therein. Such a method permits avoidance of introduction of a coloring agent to the polymerization reaction chamber that results in extensive staining (particularly upon a change of desired colors for the next batch of plastic). Such a method also permits avoidance of the introduction of a coloring agent to an injection molding process that results in uneven color dispersion and sub-optimal physical properties within the ultimate article. The inventive procedure produces colored thermoplastics of substantially the same shades and uniformity as with the aforementioned precoloring or masterbatch process.

Abstract: A water slurry process is used to prepare a prepreg and to manufacture articles from macrocyclic polyester oligomers. In one embodiment, a process for preparing a water suspension of macrocyclic polyester oligomers includes the steps of contacting a macrocyclic polyester oligomer and a polymerization catalyst with water and a surfactant, and mixing the macrocyclic polyester oligomer and polymerization catalyst with water and the surfactant thereby forming a suspension. In another embodiment, a process for impregnating macrocyclic polyester oligomers for polymerization includes the steps of providing a suspension of a macrocyclic polyester oligomer and a polymerization catalyst in water, applying the suspension to a base material, drying to remove water from the suspension, and pressing the dried suspension to a desired form. In yet another embodiment, a composition of macrocyclic polyester oligomer includes a macrocyclic polyester oligomer, a polymerization catalyst, and water.

Abstract: The color stability of thermoplastic polymers comprising structural units derived from at least one 1,3-dihydroxybenzene and at least one organodicarboxylic acid is enhanced by combination with at least one photobleachable 4-aminocinnamic compound such as 4-dimethylaminocinnamaldehyde. The latter absorbs radiation in the range between about 360 nanometers and about 390 nanometers, balancing the radiation absorbed by hydroxybenzophenone moieties formed in the polymer.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an aqueous dispersion of polyester resin with an excellent molecular weight stability, its production method, and an aqueous coating composition. An aqueous dispersion of polyester resin having an acid value of 8 to 40 mg KOH/g and a weight average molecular weight of 9,000 or more contains an organic solvent less than 0.5% by mass. A method for producing the aqueous dispersion of polyester resin comprising a step of at first obtaining an aqueous dispersion of polyester resin containing not lower than 0.5% by mass of an organic solvent by adding the polyester resin and a basic compound to an aqueous medium to make the resulting mixture aqueous and a step of removing the organic solvent from the aqueous dispersion. An aqueous coating composition can be obtained by adding a curing agent to the foregoing aqueous dispersion of polyester resin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating composition comprising no more than 2.00% by weight nonvolatile of Si-containing compounds, based on the total nonvolatile weight of the coating composition, and from 0.25 to no more than 5.0% by weight of a volatile linear siloxane of the formula: (R)3—Si—O—((R)2—Si—O)y—Si—(R)3 wherein R is H or an alkyl group of from 1 to 3 carbon atoms and y is a number from 0 to 6, based on the total nonvolatile weight of the coating composition. The invention also provides a method of providing a cured coating composition having an improved distinctness of image as well as a method of coating a substrate. The compositions of the invention have improved resistance to visual defects believed to be caused by surface contamination, such as “fisheyes” or “cratering” and “telegraphing”.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aromatic liquid-crystalline polyester solution composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a solvent (A) and 0.

Abstract: This invention provides transparent resin compositions with excellent near infrared absorption characteristics comprising 100 parts by weight of a transparent thermoplastic resin, about 0.01 to about 2 parts by weight of a specific copper dithiocarbamate compound, and about 0 to about 2 parts by weight of a specific copper compound.

Abstract: By combining alkali earth oxide aluminate phosphors with an alkyd base, a rheology improver, another pigment, an anti-skin additive, and other ingredients, one can achieve a luminescent paint that has characteristics including tintability, applicability, viscosity, appearance and coloration comparable to a non-luminescent paint, with adequate protection from moisture and at a relatively reasonable cost. An alkyd base formulation is the preferred formulation that will allow for the highest amount of loading without compromising the quality of the paint with respect to appearance or applicability. The appearance of the paint in daylight has minimal orange peel or pockmark affects because of the ability of this formulation to suspend and diffuse the large luminescent particles effectively while applying the product. In addition because of the effectiveness of this formulation the appearance of the glow is even, consistent and undisrupted in a properly installed scenario.

Abstract: Process of gelification of aqueous medium with a copolyester oligomer comprising essentially oxyalkylenated or ocycycloalkylenated or polyoxyalkylenated dicarboxylate units at least 35 mole % of said units being similar units of which the correspondent homolymer is crystalline, at least 7 mole % of said units being bearing units of hydrophobic(s) sulfonated functions, the molecular mass in weight of said copolyesters oligomer being less than 20.000. For example: the terephtalic polyoxyethylenated sulfonated oligomers of high content of polyethyleneterephtalate.

Abstract: Aqueous solutions or dispersions of binders for preparing aqueous coating materials are produced, including as an aqueous component water of reaction which is obtained during the condensation of alcohols with carboxylic acids.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a tintable coating composition, comprising an admixture of: (A) about 2 to about 80 wt % of a carboxylated urethane polymer dispersion mixture made from 1,6-hexanediol and 4,4-methylenebis(cyclohexylisocyanate); (B) about 5 to about 65 wt % of a hydroxylated methylmethacrylate acrylic polymer emulsion; (C) about 0.1 to about 3 wt % of a crosslinking agent, the crosslinking agent comprising an aziridine-based crosslinking compound; and (D) optionally, about 0.5 wt % to about 25 wt % of a solvent; all percentages based on the total weight of the coating composition. The coating composition of the present invention may be used as a clear coating, or may include a decorative component such as dyes, pigments, colorants, metal flakes, metal powders, glass flakes, glass powders, and combinations thereof, that add a decorative or colored characteristic to the disclosed coating composition.

Abstract: This invention provides transparent resin compositions of polycarbonate, polyester, methacrylic, styrene, polyvinyl chloride, polyolefin, and polyamide resin, having the advantageous effects of efficiently absorbing near infrared radiation (780-1800 nm) and efficiently transmitting visible light (380-780 nm).

Abstract: An ink composition comprising water, a water-dissipatable polyester, a disperse dye or a solvent soluble dye or a mixture of such dyes, a water-immiscible organic solvent and a water miscible organic solvent. The inks are useful in ink jet printers.

Abstract: A polyester composition containing fine particles with an average size of 0.03-1.8 &mgr;m which have been surface-modified with polyester (B) of which less than 70 mole percent of the repeating units consist of ethylene terephthalate, butylene terephthalate or ethylene naphthalate units, in polyester (A) of which at least 70 mole percent of the repeating units consist of ethylene terephthalate, butylene terephthalate or ethylene naphthalate units. The composition has a filtration pressure increase rate of no greater than 10 kg cm2/hr when filtered using a double layer of 2400 mesh wire filters with an inner diameter of 64 mm&phgr;, a temperature of 290° C. and a filtration rate of 33.3 g/min.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ink composition comprising (a) an ink vehicle comprising a first nitrile compound having a first viscosity at a melt temperature, said melt temperature being at least about 60° C. and said melt temperature being no more than about 150° C., (b) a viscosity modifier comprising a second nitrile compound having a second viscosity at the melt temperature, said second viscosity being lower than said first viscosity, (c) a colorant, (d) an optional polymer comprising a polyester extended with a diisocyanato alkane, (e) an optional conductivity enhancing agent, (f) an optional antioxidant, and (g) an optional UV absorber.

Abstract: A binder for a coating composition is obtainable as the reaction product of a carboxyl-terminated fatty acid ester with an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid ester. The carboxylic fatty acid ester is produced by reaction of an autoxidisable fatty acid and a polyol, with modification to introduce at least one terminal carboxyl group. The reaction is optionally effected in an organic solvent which is substantially removed at the end. The material is neutralized with a base to render it water-soluble. Thixotropy can be endowed by an amine/(poly)isocyanate final reaction stage to prior neutralization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing crosslinked polyester formed-goods characterized by adding 0.005˜10 weight part of organic peroxides against 100 weight part of polyester or polyester mixture.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous dispersion of a polyester salt and polymeric vehicles which include the aqueous dispersions of a polyester salt. The polymeric vehicle is particularly effective for providing coating binders in cured primer coatings. The primer coating compositions are useful for multilayer paint coating films which have at least two layers of paint film including the cured primer coating composition film. The use of the primer polymeric vehicles of the present invention in conjunction with one or more additional overlaying top coating film layers provide a multiple layer coatings having improved adhesion and chip resistance.

Abstract: Biodegradable polyesters P1 obtainable by reaction of a mixture consisting essentially of (a1) a mixture consisting essentially of from 35 to 95 mol % of adipic acid or ester-forming derivatives thereof or mixtures thereof, from 5 to 65 mol % of terephthalic acid or ester-forming derivatives thereof or mixtures thereof, and from 0 to 5 mol % of a sulfonate compound, the sum of the individual mole percentages being 100 mol %, and (a2) a dihydroxy compound selected from the group consisting of C2-C6-alkanediols and CS-C10-cycloalkanediols, the molar ratio of (a1) to (a2) being chosen within the range from 0.4:1 to 1.5:1, with the proviso that the polyesters P1 have a molecular weight (Mn) within the range from 5000 to 50,000 g/mol, a viscosity number within the range from 30 to 350 g/ml (measured in 50:50 w/w o-dichlorobenzene/phenol at a concentration of 0.5% by weight of polyester P1 at 25° C.) and a melting point within the range from 50 to 170° C.

Abstract: By use of polymeric color effect pigment, comprising a plurality of particles essentially free from metallic material, preferably free from inorganic material, and formed from a large number of layers of polymeric materials whose refractive indices differ from each other, metallic, reflective, or colored appearance is provided to coatings or other polymeric products without the use of relatively dense pigments.

Abstract: Dispersants that adsorb to hydrophobic particle surfaces in aqueous media are described. The dispersants comprise dendritic polymers having at least one ionizable moiety and at least one peripheral hydrophobic long chain hydrocarbon moiety. Dispersions and inks wherein the dispersant operates as a solitary or co-dispersant are also described.

Abstract: Fiber-reinforced recycled thermoplastic composites and methods for their manufacture are presented. In a preferred embodiment, the thermoplastic composite incorporates a matrix of recycled thermoplastic and a plurality of high modulus fibers, with the recycled thermoplastic including polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon, PET and styrene-butadiene rubber, and the high modulus fibers including glass fibers, natural fibers, carbon fibers, and aramid fibers. Preferably, each of the high modulus fibers have a minimum length of approximately ½ of an inch and a modulus of approximately one million psi.