Abstract: A resin composed of a particular polymer, the particular polymer including a repeating unit containing a structure derived from a dehydroabietic acid, a specific structural unit, and a specific aromatic ring-containing structural unit in the main chain.

Abstract: Polymer compositions are described containing a thermoplastic polymer in combination with one or more components, such as a white pigment and optionally one or more reinforcing fillers. In one embodiment, the polymer composition can be formulated to have high reflective properties. In other embodiments, the polymer composition can be formulated so as to have desired melt flow characteristics. In still another embodiment, the polymer composition can be formulated so as to have desired mechanical properties, such as impact resistance.

Abstract: A bio-based polyester thin film substrate for thermal transfer printing ribbon. The bio-based polyester thermal transfer ribbon substrate film has a radiocarbon content of at least 12 pMC. The film exhibits excellent uniformity, handling, and processability, substantially equivalent to petroleum-based counterparts, while being derived wholly or partly from non-petroleum sources.

Abstract: A process for producing at least one monofilament from a thermoplastic polymer material comprising at least one polyester and also nanoparticles and optionally further additives as components, comprises adding the components to an extruder as partial or complete mixtures or separately and the thermoplastic polymer material being initially strand extruded, cooled and stretched and finally heat-conditioned at a temperature in the range from 40 to 120° C. for 0.01 to 10 min. The invention further relates to using a monofilament obtained by the process in the manufacture of artificial turf, wigs and also as bristles for soft or stiff brushes.

Abstract: Disposable article that include fibers formed from compositions comprising thermoplastic polymers and waxes are disclosed, where the wax is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions based on polyester, titanium dioxide, and glass fibers, to the use of said compositions for producing short-period-heat-resistant products and also to a process for producing short-period-heat-resistant polyester-based products, in particular polyester-based optoelectronic products.

Abstract: A translucent polymer composition is described that contains a thermoplastic polymer combined with an impact modifier. The thermoplastic polymer may comprise a polyester copolymer that is substantially amorphous. The impact modifier may have a core and shell construction and may be configured so as to substantially match the refractive index of the polyester polymer. The polymer composition may also contain at least one stabilizer, an anti-scratch additive, a glitter-like additive, in addition to other components. In one embodiment, the polymer composition substantially blocks ultraviolet rays. In particular, the polymer composition can be formulated so that within the ultraviolet light wavelength range, the polymer composition displays 0% transmission or less.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gelcoat composition comprising a reactive polyester resin and a particulate inorganic filler and to a method of applying the gelcoat composition to suitable substrates such as sanitary basins, e.g. sinks, washbasins, spas, shower basins, lavatories, and the like. The solidified gelcoat provides excellent scratch resistance to the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented polyester film comprising polyester and at least one hydrolysis stabiliser selected from a glycidyl ester of a branched monocarboxylic acid, wherein the monocarboxylic acid has from 5 to 50 carbon atoms, wherein said hydrolysis stabiliser is present in the film in the form of its reaction product with at least some of the end-groups of said polyester, and wherein said reaction product is obtained by the reaction of the hydrolysis stabiliser with the end-groups of the polyester in the presence of a metal cation selected from the group consisting of Group I and Group II metal cations.

Abstract: A process of preparing a polyalkylene terephthalate comprising reacting an alkylene diol and an aromatic dicarboxy compound that is an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, aromatic dicarboxylic (C1-C3)alkyl ester, or a combination thereof, wherein ester interchange and polymerization occurs in the presence of a catalyst complex formed by the reaction of tetraisopropyl titanate and a boron, phosphorous or nitrogen-containing complexing agent, which catalyst can be synthesized in situ prior to ester interchange and introduced to a mixture of the alkylene diol and the aromatic dicarboxy compound prior to ester interchange.

Abstract: A process of preparing a modified polyalkylene terephthalate by melt polycondensation comprising reacting an alkylene diol and polyethylene terephthalate, wherein polymerization occurs in the presence of a catalyst complex formed by reaction of tetra(alkyl) titanate and a compound selected from phosphorus-containing compounds, nitrogen-containing compounds, boron-containing compounds, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a copolymer polyester resin and a molded product using the same and more specifically to a copolymer polyester resin that contains 10˜80 mol % of 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol, 0.1˜30 mol % of a cyclohexane dimethanol compound expressed as HOH2C—[C6H12]m—[C6H12]—CH2OH (where m is an integer from 1˜10), and ethylene glycol as the remainder so that the sum of the entire diol composition may be 100 mol % based on an aromatic dicarboxylic acid. The copolymer polyester of the present invention enables superior products to be provided that reduce cycle time and enhance product processability during mold processing using a heat-shrinking label by complementing low temperature shrinkage properties that may be exhibited by the polyester resin of the prior art copolymerized with 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol.

Abstract: Disclosed are a polyester binder resin for coating which is copolymerized with lactic acid or a compound derived therefrom and isosorbide, and thus has a high content of biomass-derived compounds, and exhibits superior coating hardness, contamination resistance, hydrolytic resistance, processability and the like, and a coating composition comprising the same. The polyester resin binder for coating is copolymerized with a diacid component, a diol component comprising 1 to 60 moles of isosorbide, with respect to a total diol component, and 1 to 50% by weight of lactic acid or a compound derived therefrom, with respect to the total amount of resin polymerization reactants, wherein the polyester resin binder for coating has a structure in which a diacid moiety derived from the diacid component, a diol moiety derived from the diol component, and a hydroxyl monoacid moiety derived from the lactic acid or a compound derived therefrom are repeated.

Abstract: A resist underlayer film forming composition for lithography, includes: a polymer including a structure of formula (1) below at a terminal of a polymer chain; a cross-linking agent; a compound that promotes a cross-linking reaction; and an organic solvent: (where R1, R2, and R3 are each independently a hydrogen atom, a linear or branched hydrocarbon group having a carbon atom number of 1 to 13, or a hydroxy group; at least one of R1, R2, and R3 is the hydrocarbon group; m and n are each independently 0 or 1; and a main chain of the polymer is bonded to a methylene group when n is 1 and bonded to a group represented by —O— when n is 0).

Abstract: Polyester co-polyphosphonates including of phosphonates covalently incorporated with polyesters and methods for making such polyester co-polyphosphonates are described herein. The polyester co-phosphonates and compositions prepared from these compounds exhibit an excellent combination of processing characteristics, mechanical and fire resistant properties.

Abstract: A bio-based polyester window film optionally including a a UV light absorbing layer including a bio-based polyester and a UV light absorber. The bio-based polyester window film has a radiocarbon content of at least 19 pMC. The film exhibits excellent clarity and light stability, substantially equivalent to petroleum-based counterparts, while being derived wholly or partly from non-petroleum sources.

Abstract: A glass composition including SiO2 in an amount from 74.5 to 80.0% by weight, AI2O3 in an amount from 5.0 to 9.5%>> by weight, MgO in an amount from 8.75 to 14.75% by weight, CaO in an amount from 0.0 to 3.0% by weight, Li2O in an amount from 2.0 to 3.25% by weight, Na2O in an amount from 0.0 to 2.0% by weight is provided. Glass fibers formed from the inventive composition may be used in applications that require high strength, high stiffness, and low weight. Such applications include woven fabrics for use in forming wind blades, armor plating, and aerospace structures.

Abstract: Polymer composition containing a polymer, which polymer contains residues of a dimerised fatty acid and/or a derivative thereof, characterized in that the composition contains a secondary anti-oxidant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to powder coating compositions and to components and ingredients for incorporation therein, suitable for low temperature curing schedule and with excellent resistance to outside aging. The powder coating composition can be cured at a temperature from 140° C. to lead to a coating with excellent flow and high gloss.

Abstract: The invention relates to method for producing mono amino-functionalised dialkylphosphonic acids esters and salts, characterized in that a) a phosphinic acid source (I) is reacted with olefins (IV) in the presence of a catalyst A to give an alkylphosphonous acid, the salt or ester thereof (II), b) the alkylphosphonous acid, the salt or ester thereof (II) produced above is reacted with an allylamine of formula (V) in the presence of a catalyst B to give mono amino-functionalised dialkylphosphinic acid derivatives (III) where, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 independently=amongst others, H, C1-C18 alkyl, C6-C18 aryl, C6-C18 aralkyl, C6-C18 alkylaryl and X?H, C1-C18 alkyl, C6-C18 aryl, C6-C18 aralkyl, C6-C18 alkylaryl, Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Fe, Zr, Zn, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Cu, Ni, Li, Na, K and/or a protonated nitrogen base and Y=a mineral acid, a carboxylic acid, a Lewis acid or organic acid, where n=a whole or fractional number from 0 to 4, catalyst A is a transition metal and/or transition metal compound a

Abstract: Described are polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising 80 to 100 mole % terephthalic acid residues; optionally, 0 to 20 mole % aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues; 20 to 30 mole % of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 70 to 80 mole % 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles or sheets.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a polyester resin binder and a phosphatized polyester. The compositions are useful for coating containers such as food and beverage containers. The compositions have excellent hydrolytic stability upon storage at high temperature. The compositions are formulated to be substantially free of bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive resin composition for a decorative film, and to a decorative film including same. In the present invention, an amine-based (including N) accelerator having a functional group which can react with active hydrogen is used for increasing the reaction rate of an adhesive resin which is required for the preparation of a decorative film having a metallic effect, thereby ensuring coating stability and increasing the reaction rate. Thus, according to the present invention, an adhesive resin which has little deviation in quality (boil resistance) between and within rolls can be provided in a short time.

Abstract: Biodegradable compositions containing an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester derived from aromatic polyesters. Methods of making the compositions and articles made from the compositions.

Abstract: A thermosetting composition comprises in combination an ethylenically unsaturated polymer, and a lactone reactive diluent of the formula wherein b=0 or 1. A method of manufacture of a thermoset polymer comprises reacting the unsaturated polymer and the lactone to form the thermoset polymer. The thermoset polymers are described, as well as articles comprising the thermoset polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyester comprising repeat units based on at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid or an ester-forming derivative thereof (component A1), at least one aromatic dicarboxylic acid or an ester-forming derivative thereof (component A2), at least one diol (component B), optionally at least one sulfo-containing compound (component A3) and optionally at least one trifunctional crosslinking agent as component C1 and/or at least one difunctional chain extender as component C2, component A1 comprising 2-methylsuccinic acid or an ester-forming derivative thereof, to a process for preparing the inventive polyester, to the mixtures comprising the inventive polyester, to the use of the inventive polyesters or of the inventive mixtures for production of moldings, films, adhesives, foams or fibers, and to moldings, films, adhesives, foams or fibers comprising at least one inventive polyester or at least one inventive mixture.

Abstract: Polymer obtainable by polycondensation or polyadduct formation from monomeric compounds, wherein accompanying use is made as monomeric compound of 2-isopropyl-2-alkyl-1,3-propanediols of the formula I or alkoxylated derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A product is provided having a biobased component where the biobased component includes recycle polyester resin and the recycle polyester resin includes polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene, or polypropylene terephthalate. The biobased component includes a polyester resin where the polyester resin is the co-reaction product of an aliphatic polyester having renewable components and a recycle polyester resin. Included is a composition having a filler and a polymeric binder. The filler includes inorganic biobased filler or recycle thermoset resin based filler.

Abstract: A method for preparing poly(butylene terephthalate-co-adipate)copolymer includes reacting (i) poly(butylene terephthalate-co-adipate)oligomers, wherein the oligomers comprise at least one polymer residue derived from a polyethylene terephthalate component and a quencher, with (ii) a chain extender under conditions sufficient to form the poly(butylene terephthalate-co-adipate)copolymer.

Abstract: A glass composition including SiO2 in an amount from about 70.0 to about 78.2% by weight, Al2O3 in an amount from about 18.6 to about 26.2% by weight, MgO in an amount from about 3.1 to about 10.7% by weight, CaO in an amount from 0.0 to about 7.6% by weight, Li2O in an amount from about 0.1 to about 5.0% by weight, and Na2O in an amount from 0.0 to about 0.2% by weight is provided. In exemplary embodiments, the glass composition is free or substantially free of B2O3 and fluorine. The glass fibers have a specific strength between about 1.6×106 J/kg and 2.24×106 J/kg and a specific modulus between about 3.3×107 J/kg and 3.7×107 J/kg. Glass fibers formed from the inventive composition possess exceptionally high specific strength and a low density, which make them particularly suitable in applications that require high strength, high stiffness, and low weight, such as in wind blades and aerospace structures.

Abstract: Described are polyester compositions comprising at least one polyester which comprises terephthalic acid residues, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, wherein the inherent viscosity and the Tg of the polyester provides for certain polyester properties. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles or sheets.

Abstract: A polymer obtainable by polycondensation or polyaddition of monomeric compounds, wherefor accompanying use is made as monomeric compound of 2-(2-methylbutyl)-2-propyl-1,3-propanediol of the formula I or its alkoxylated derivatives (also referred to collectively below as C11 diol).

Abstract: A glass composition including SiO2 in an amount from 30.0 to 40.0% by weight, Al2O3 in an amount from 15.0 to 23.0% by weight, B2O3 in an amount from 0.0 to 15.0% by weight, K2O in an amount from 0.0 to 5.0% by weight, La2O3 in an amount from 0.0 to 30.0% by weight, Li2O in an amount from 0.0 to 3.0% by weight, Na2O in an amount from 0.0 to 4.0% by weight, Nb2O5 in an amount from 0.0 to 10.0% by weight, TiO2 in an amount from 0.0 to 7.5% by weight, WO3 in an amount from 0.0 to 10.0% by weight, Y2O3 in an amount from 15.0 to 35.0% by weight, and RO (one or more of MgO, CaO, SrO, and BaO) in an amount from 0.0 to 7.5% by weight is provided. Glass fibers formed from the composition have a refractive index between 1.55 and 1.69.

Abstract: The invention relates to heat-curable powder coating composition comprising: i) at least one crystalline polyester resin present in an amount of at least 7.5 wt %; and ii) at least one amorphous polyester resin present in an amount of at most 92.5 wt %; and iii) at least one peroxide present in an amount of at least 0.

Abstract: An amorphous copolyester comprising the reaction product of: (a) a monomer of formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, and R5 are each independently hydrogen or a C1-3 alkyl group, a is 0-1, b is 0-4, c is 0-4 and d is 0-3, and each R4 is independently hydrogen or a C1-3 alkyl group; (b) a virgin monomer selected from terephthalic acid, a di(C1-3 alkyl) terephthalate, and combinations thereof, and (c) 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol; wherein the residue of monomer (a) is present in an amount from 7 to less than 12 mole % of the copolyester based on moles of repeat units in the polyester; and the copolyester has a glass transition temperature of at least 107° C., an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.7 dl/g, and a molded sample has a Notched Izod value of at least 290 J/m determined in accordance with ASTM D256.

Abstract: A polymer is provided that preferably includes at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group. In one embodiment, the polymer is combined with an optional crosslinker and an optional carrier to form a coating composition suitable for use in coating articles such as packaging articles. In one embodiment, the polymer has at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group that is at least bicyclic.

Abstract: An amorphous copolyester comprising the reaction product of (a) a monomer of formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, and R5 are each independently a C1-3 alkyl group, a is 0-1, b is 0-4, c is 0-4 and d is 0-3, and each R4 is independently hydrogen or a C1-3 alkyl group; (b) a terephthalyl component selected from terephthalic acid, a di(C1-3 alkyl) terephthalate, and combinations thereof, derived from a terephthalyl-containing polyester; and (c) 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol; wherein the monomer (a) units are present in an amount from 7 to less than 12 mole % of the copolyester based on the total moles of repeat units in the copolyester; and the copolyester has a glass transition temperature of at least 107° C., an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.7 dl/g, and a molded sample has a Notched Izod value of at least 290 J/m determined in accordance with ASTM D256.

Abstract: An amorphous copolyester comprising the reaction product of (a) a monomer of formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, and R5 are each independently a C1-3 alkyl group, a is 0-1, b is 0-4, c is 0-4 and d is 0-3, and each R4 is independently hydrogen or a C1-3 alkyl group; (b) a terephthalyl component selected from terephthalic acid, a di(C1-3 alkyl) terephthalate, and combinations thereof, derived from a terephthalyl-containing polyester; and (c) 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol; wherein the monomer (a) units are present in an amount from 7 to less than 12 mole % of the copolyester based on the total moles of repeat units in the copolyester; and the copolyester has a glass transition temperature of at least 107° C., an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.7 dl/g, and a molded sample has a Notched Izod value of at least 290 J/m determined in accordance with ASTM D256.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat-curable powder coating composition comprising i) at least one crystalline polyester resin present in an amount of at most 90 wt %; and ii) at least one amorphous polyester resin; and iii) at least one crosslinking agent; and iv) at least one thermal radical initiator, wherein, the at least one crystalline polyester resin and/or the at least one amorphous polyester resin has di-acid ethylenic unsaturations; wherein the at least one crosslinking agent is either crystalline or amorphous; wherein the at least one crosslinking agent has reactive unsaturations that are reactable with the ethylenic unsaturations of the di-acid ethylenic unsaturations of the at least one crystalline polyester resin and/or the at least one amorphous polyester resin to be crosslinked, said unsaturations of the crosslinking agent are different from the unsaturations of the at least one crystalline polyester resin and the unsaturations of the at least amorphous polyester resin; wherein the wt % is based on

Abstract: HVAC and building and construction components are molded from novel compositions that meet the flame spread and smoke index, and the molding, safety, strength, and aesthetic requirements for this use. In a further embodiment, these compounds also promote better indoor air quality by inhibiting the growth of microbial contaminants within and on the surface of products molded therefrom. These compounds are based on thermoset resin, e.g. a polyester resin which preferably can comprise a polypropylene glycol dicyclopentadiene copolymerized with maleic anhydride, a low profile additive and hydroxy ethyl methacrylate monomer with additional additives including an appropriate catalyst package, a mold release agent, a thickening agent, a loading of aluminum hydroxide which is from about 40 to 65% by weight, having a loading of glass fibers of from about 10 to about 25% and preferably containing a silver ion containing antimicrobial agent, such as soluble glass containing silver ions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to providing antimicrobial compositions consisting of a polymeric material and, embedded therein, an antimicrobial compound. The antimicrobial compound contains at least one quaternary ammonium group, at least one hydrocarbon chain comprising a minimum of 10 carbon atoms and a maximum of 24 carbon atoms, and one or more anions to balance the charge of the quaternary ammonium groups. The invention is also directed to a method of making antimicrobial compositions containing an antimicrobial compound embedded in a polymeric material.

Abstract: Provided are aliphatic-aromatic copolyetheresters that can exhibit biodegradation with improved physical properties. The copolyetheresters can be blended with other polymeric materials, and are useful for making a variety of shaped articles. The aliphatic-aromatic copolyetheresters can include combinations of terephthalic acid or ester with linear aliphatic, or a non-linear dicarboxylic acid or ester, that is condensed with a linear glycol and a polyalkylene ether glycol.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a process for recycling film materials, and is particularly directed to collecting spent release liners for labels and constructing new release liner stock from the spent materials. In order to use the waste film, the film is subjected to a process for increasing the intrinsic viscosity. In addition, a coloring agent may be incorporated into the film in order to mask yellowing. In one embodiment, a multilayered composite film is formed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hotmelt adhesive including a hotmelt adhesive mixture, the mixture having a 15-85% by weight of a first polyester-based hotmelt adhesive and a 15-85% by weight of a second, polyamide-based hotmelt adhesive.

Abstract: A liquid crystalline polymer composition having a relatively high comparative tracking index (“CTI”) is provided. The present inventors have discovered that high CTI values can be achieved through the use of inorganic particles in combination with a functional aromatic compound. While not fully understood, it is believed that the functional compound can react with the liquid crystalline polymer and create smaller degraded polymer chains. In combination with the inorganic particles, these smaller chains can potentially form insulated regions at the surface of the polymer that hinder the formation of conductive carbonaceous deposits during the tracking process, which could otherwise lead to failure during testing.

Abstract: The invention relates to an unsaturated polyester resin comprising a) a lactic acid-modified unsaturated polyester and b) a copolymerizable comonomer, with replacement, with lactic acid, in the composition of an initial polyester, of: i) up to 90 mol % of phthalic anhydride of the acid component of the initial polyester, the acid component comprising from 80 to 20 mol % of maleic anhydride (MA) or fumaric acid, and from 20 to 80 mol % of phthalic anhydride (PA), the polyol component of the initial polyester comprising from 50 to 100 mol % of propylene glycol (PG) and from 0 to 50 mol % of a polyol among ethylene glycol (EG), diethylene glycol (DEG), dipropylene glycol (DPG) and/or 1,3-butylene glycol and/or 1,4-butanediol and/or neopentyl glycol (NPG), ii) up to 100% of a polyol from DPG and DEG, present in an initial overall molar amount ranging up to 50% of the polyol component of the initial polyester and also comprising PG, with the acid component of the initial polyester being maleic anhydride (MA) or f

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to fibers treated with or formed from at least one odor-absorbing composition, fiber treatment compositions, fiber treatment kits, and articles produced therefrom. In a further aspect, the invention relates to methods of increasing odor absorbency properties in a fiber. In still a further aspect, the fiber treatment compositions comprise an aqueous composition having a pH of less than about 2.1 and at least one anionic binding agent or fluorochemical. Is a further aspect, the fiber treatment compositions comprise an aqueous composition to provide a residual fiber pH of less than about 5.75 and at least one anionic binding agent or fluorochemical. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: Described are polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues and/or modifying aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues and 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles, coatings, or sheets.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a new alcohol compound, a polyester resin, an unsaturated polyester resin, a resin particle and an electrophotographic toner using the compound capable of using the renewable resources as a part of a raw material. An alcohol compound according to the present invention is characterized by representing the chemical formula [Chemical 1]. Furthermore, the polyester resin or the unsaturated polyester resin according to the present invention, is characterized in that the compound (wherein X is an aliphatic or an aromatic residue, Y is a refined rosin residue, a disproportionated rosin residue or a hydrogenated rosin residue, and n=0 to 1 in the formula.) is an essential component of an alcohol component. Further, the resin particle of the present invention is characterized by comprising the polyester resin.

Abstract: A plastication unit for an injection molding machine, combining a heated plastication barrel with an entrance port and an exit port on opposing ends of the barrel; a hopper positioned to deliver ingredients to be compounded for injection molding to the entrance port of the barrel; and a helical plastication screw rotatably carried within the barrel and running the length of the barrel between the entrance and exit ports, which is operable to rotate and transmit the ingredients along the length of the barrel; wherein the plastication screw has at least one axial fluted extensional mixing element segment and the ingredients include at least one polymer for injection molding. Methods for injection molding with the plastication unit of the present invention and articles formed by the inventive methods are also disclosed.