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 polyetherimide having an OH content that is greater than 0 and equal or less than 100 ppm; and a chlorine content that is greater than 0 ppm is disclosed herein. A method for preparing the polyetherimide is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a biodegradable nitric oxide-generating polymer comprising a nitric oxide-releasing N2O2? (NONOate) functional group. The polymer can be applied to various medical devices for the treatment of various diseases such as thrombosis and restenosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of polyether carbonate polyols with primary hydroxyl end groups, comprising the steps of reaction of a starter compound containing active hydrogen atoms with an epoxide and carbon dioxide under double metal cyanide catalysis, reaction of the product obtained with a cyclic carboxylic acid anhydride and reaction of this product obtained with ethylene oxide in the presence of a catalyst which contains at least one nitrogen atom per molecule, excluding non-cyclic tertiary amines with identical substituents. The invention furthermore relates to polyether carbonate polyols obtainable by this process, compositions comprising these polyether carbonate polyols and polyurethane polymers based on these polyether carbonate polyols.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multilayer film having, as its main component, a hydroxy acid polymer with improved gas barrier and optional heat sealability. The oriented film of predominately hydroxy acid polymer having controlled shrink can be produced by melting and coextruding a hydroxy acid polymer with a much thinner layer of an amorphous aromatic copolyester to form a multilayer film that is quench cooled, then biaxially stretched at a process temperature above the glass transition and below the cold crystallization temperature of the hydroxy acid polymer. A heat-setting treatment with a controlled relaxation of the film above the hydroxy acid polymer glass transition temperature and below its melt temperature may be used to control shrinkage. The films thus obtained are vacuum metallized on the aromatic copolyester surface to produce environmentally friendly packaging from predominately renewable resources having improved gas barrier properties.

Abstract: A co-polyester which includes the reaction product of a polycondensation polyester and epsilon-caprolactone, wherein the polycondensation polyester comprises the reaction product of diglycolic acid and/or a derivative thereof and a diol. The co-polyester is injectable and absorbable into animal, such as human, tissue and can be used for facial cosmetic or reconstructive surgery of soft tissue. Another embodiment is directed to a method for preventing adhesion using a co-polyester comprising the reaction product of a polycondensation polyester and epsilon-caprolactone, wherein the polycondensation polyester comprises the reaction product of diglycolic acid and/or a derivative thereof and a diol, and the co-polyester comprises about 40 to 50% by weight of the polycondensation polyester based on the total weight of the co-polyester.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curing composition comprising a polyarylate having epoxy group and a cyanate ester resin, and a cured product prepared by using the same. The curing composition according to the present invention is used to provide a cured product which is excellent in terms of heat resistance and toughness.

Abstract: A pigment dispersant which includes a modified polyamine obtained by the reaction of a polyamine having two or more primary and/or secondary amino groups per molecule and containing 2 to 1800 nitrogen atoms per molecule, a polyester, and a phosphorus-containing compound. The modified polyamine exhibits excellent pigment dispersion performance, shows little change in color tone upon heating, and has excellent heat resistance.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a stent comprising a blend formed from a polymer. The polymer comprises poly-L-lactide, poly-D-lactide or mixtures thereof and a copolymer moiety comprising poly-L-lactide or poly-D-lactide linked with ?-caprolactone or trimethylcarbonate. The poly-L-lactide or poly-D-lactide sequence in the copolymer moiety is random with respect to the distribution of ?-caprolactone or trimethylcarbonate and the copolymer moiety molecular weight ranges from about 1.2 IV to about 4.8 IV. The meandering elements may be stretched to a modulus ranging from about 250000 PSI to about 550,000 PSI. One, two, three, n or all segments of the meandering element may have a decreased cross-sectional area and may have a wide-angle X-ray scattering (WAXS) 2? values of ranging from about 1 to about 35 after stretching.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel poly (diol citrates)-based coating for implantable devices. More specifically, the specification describes methods and compositions for making and using implantable devices coated with citric acid copolymers or citric acid copolymers impregnated with therapeutic compositions and/or cells.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a relatively rapid transesterification process including transesterifying condensation polymers such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), or other polyesters used in commerce, with a modifying monomer mix containing other monomers to manufacture new polymers containing the pre-condensed moieties. The process preferably only involves transesterification as a reaction mechanism. The process preferably produces a rapid buildup of molecular weight and/or polymer uniformity by the high temperature transesterification of the condensation polymer with the modifying monomer mixture. The process can be performed in any suitable vessel including an extrusion line, and it has the advantage of greatly reduced cycle times over currently used condensation polymer utilization processes such as the recycling of PET into other materials.

Abstract: A nanosphere or microsphere drug carrier, formulations comprising the drug carrier and the preparation method of the formulations and the use of the carrier are disclosed. The carrier comprises a biodegradable methoxy end-capped polyethylene glycol-polylactide block copolymersor a derivative thereof represented by formula (I) as the main carrier material: CH3O—[CH2—CH2—O]m—[C(O)—CH(CH3)—O]n—R (I).

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyester composition for a solar battery, which includes a dicarboxylic acid component having terephthalic acid as a main component and a diol component having ethylene glycol as a main component, the polyester composition satisfying the following Formulae (1) to (5): 0.65?intrinsic viscosity?0.90 (1); 0.7?M/P?1.3 (2); 200 ppm?P?600 ppm (3); amount of terminal carboxyl groups?15 eq/t (4); and amount of terminal methoxy groups?10 eq/t (5) (in the Formula (2), M represents the number of moles of an alkaline metal element and/or an alkaline earth metal element per 106 g of a polyester; and P represents the number of elemental phosphorus per 106 g of a polyester).

Abstract: Phosphorus-containing compounds useful for flame retardant epoxy resins are disclosed. The flame retardant epoxy resins may be used to make electrical laminates. This invention is particularly useful in end use applications in which a low bromine or low halogen content is required or desired.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a reactive functional group-modified molecularly self-assembling material; method of making the reactive functional group-modified molecularly self-assembling material; manufactured article comprising the reactive functional group-modified molecularly self-assembling material; and a method of shaping the reactive functional group-modified molecularly self-assembling material.

Abstract: Provided are polymeric films that include a polyolefin and at least one cavitating agent including a poly(alkylene terephthalate) of formula (I); wherein n, representing the number of methylene segments in the repeating unit, is 3 or an integer greater than or equal to 5; p, representing the degree of polymerization, is an integer greater than 1. The polymeric film may be an opaque polymeric film. A preferred cavitating agent is poly(trimethylene terephthalate). Also provided are methods for making such polymeric films.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin including at least one repeating unit represented by the following Chemical Formula 1: wherein, in Chemical Formula 1, A is derived from a phenolic moiety, an anilinic moiety, or a combination thereof, L is C(O)O, C(O)NR? wherein R? is hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C20 alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C6 to C30 aryl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted C6 to C30 aryloxy group, an aromatic ester, an aromatic ester-imide, an aromatic ester-amide, an aromatic amide, or a combination thereof, Z is a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic group including a double bond or a triple bond, a substituted or unsubstituted alicyclic group including a double bond or a triple bond, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including a double bond or a triple bond, (iso)cyanate, a derivative thereof, or a combination thereof, and n is an integer ranging from 1 to about 4.

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: The invention relates to a biodegradable polyester, particularly suitable for extrusion coating, comprising units deriving from at least a diacid and at least a diol, with long chain branches (isometric with respect to the main chains of the polyester) and essentially gel-free, characterized by optimum adhesion to paper, excellent sealability and processability in extrusion coating systems. Said biodegradable polyester is obtainable through a reactive extrusion process starting from a substantially linear polyester precursor with defined viscosity and concentration of reactive sites which allow transformation of a few chains of the polyester precursor into isometric branches of this polyester. A further object of the present invention is a laminate product composed of at least a backing, preferably paper, and of at least a first layer composed of polyester according to the invention.

Abstract: Phosphorus-containing compounds useful for flame retardant epoxy resins are disclosed. The flame retardant epoxy resins may be used to make electrical laminates. This invention is particularly useful in end use applications in which a low bromine or low halogen content is required or desired.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel conjugates of active principles grafted to a polymer, to the nanoparticles comprising them, to their preparation and to their polymeric intermediates.

Abstract: Provided are: a method for producing a polybutylene terephthalate-based resin composition which is capable of providing a molded article obtained therefrom with excellent physical properties such as excellent mechanical strength, while stably maintaining high fluidity when melted; and a polybutylene terephthalate-based resin composition for molding. Specifically, after melting a mixture that contains (A) a polybutylene terephthalate resin and (B) a polyvalent hydroxyl group-containing compound, (C) a phosphorus compound is added thereto. It is preferable to use a glycerin fatty acid ester or an ether obtained by an addition reaction of an alkylene oxide to a diglycerin as (B) a polyvalent hydroxyl group-containing compound.

Abstract: The bioabsorbable polymers and compositions of the present invention may be formed into medical devices such as stents that can be crimped onto a catheter system for delivery into a blood vessel. The properties of the bioabsorbable polymers allow for both crimping and expansion of the stent. The crystal properties of the bioabsorbable polymers may change during crimping and/or expansion allowing for improved mechanical properties such as tensile strength and slower degradation kinetics. Typically, bioabsorbable polymers comprise aliphatic polyesters based on lactide backbone such as poly L-lactide, poly D-lactide, poly D,L-lactide, mesolactide, glycolides, lactones, as homopolymers or copolymers, as well as formed in copolymer moieties with co-monomers such as, trimethylene carbonate (TMC) or ?-caprolactone (ECL).

Abstract: Novel polyglycerol oligoesters derived from reaction of polyglycerol with a mixture of mono and diacids and also combinations of these novel polyglycerol oligoesters with known polyol monoesters, particularly known polyglycerol monoesters are disclosed. The use of these novel polyglycerol oligoesters and combination of esters as emulsifiers, solubilisers and/or thickeners especially in personal care formulations is also disclosed.

Abstract: A flame retardant resin composition in which an acrylonitrile-styrene based polymer, into which sulfonic acid groups and/or sulfonate groups have been introduced by sulfonating processing with a sulfonating agent containing less than 3 wt % of moisture, is contained in a resin to be made flame retardant, so that flame retardant properties will be conferred on the resin flame resistant.

Abstract: The invention relates to heat-curing powder-lacquer compositions exhibiting a matte surface after curing of the coating, as well as to a simple method for production of the same.

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 multilayer film suitable for sealing containers such as used for food packaging, and methods of making the film, are described. The film is particularly suitable for sealing containers made from polylactic acid (PLA). The multilayer film includes a) a substrate that includes a polymeric base layer; and b) on the substrate, a heatseal layer containing a PLA homopolymer or copolymer. The heatseal layer further includes dispersed therein an adhesion promoter, or alternatively the substrate further includes the adhesion promoter in a layer on a surface of the polymeric base layer between and adjacent the base layer and the heatseal layer. An antifog agent may also be included in the heatseal layer or on the surface of the heatseal layer opposite the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermoplastic resin composition, which is excellent in low-temperature toughness and high-temperature creep characteristics, by a method for producing a thermoplastic resin composition by melt-kneading: (a) a polyphenylene sulfide resin, with (b) a polyetherimide resin or a polyethersulfone resin, wherein the thermoplastic resin composition contains 99 to 1% by weight of the component (a) and 1 to 99% by weight of the component (b) based on 100% by weight of the total amount of the component (a) and the component (b); the melt-kneading step is the step of melt-kneading by an extruder provided with an elongational flow zone which is a zone in which melt-kneading is performed while being allowed to undergo elongational flow; and a flow effect pressure drop before and after the elongational flow zone is from 50 to 1,000 kg/cm2.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a process for preparing a linear or branched amine-modified thermoplastic resin with high flowability using as starting materials a linear or branched polyester and a primary or secondary aliphatic amine. The process does not require that the amine and polyester be combined in a liquid organic solvent during the process, and can be performed readily at ambient pressure. The amine-modified resins can be extruded and pelletized using normal operating conditions, making this process a versatile option for achieving a wide variety of viscosities in a simple, low cost, continuous operation.

Abstract: Provided is a poly(alkylene carbonate) resin composition having superior low-temperature resistance, including: a) a poly(alkylene carbonate) resin prepared by copolymerization of carbon dioxide and at least one epoxide compound selected from the group consisting of (C2-C20)alkyleneoxide substituted or unsubstituted with halogen, (C1-C20)alkyloxy, (C6-C20)aryloxy, or (C6-C20)ar(C1-C20)alkyloxy; (C4-C20)cycloalkyleneoxide substituted or unsubstituted with halogen, (C1-C20)alkyloxy, (C6-C20)aryloxy or (C6-C20)ar(C1-C20)alkyoxy; and (C8-C20)styreneoxide substituted or unsubstituted with halogen, (C1-C20)alkyloxy, (C6-C20)aryloxy, (C6-C20)ar(C1-C20)alkyloxy, or (C1-C20)alkyl; and b) any one or two or more partially aromatic polyesters selected from polyester based on aliphatic and aromatic dicarboxylic acid and an aliphatic dihydroxy compound, and aliphatic polyesters prepared from aliphatic dicarboxylic acid and aliphatic diol.

Abstract: An ultra-high IV polyester suitable for high melt strength end-uses, such as injection blow molding, pipe extrusion, profile extrusion, and extrusion blow molding, is provided, having IV of greater than 0.9; and a process for its production having high IV lift rate during SSP processing.

Abstract: A poly epoxy ester resin composition of the following chemical structure: where n is a number from 2 to about 3000; each m independently has a value of 0 or 1; each R0 is independently —H or —CH3; each R1 is independently —H or a C1 to C6 alkylene radical (saturated divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon radical), Ar is a divalent aryl group or heteroarylene group;_and X is cycloalkylene group, including substituted cycloalkylene group, where the substitute group include an alkyl, cycloalkyl, an aryl or an aralkyl group or other substitute group, for example, a halogen, a nitro, a blocked isocyanate, or an alkyloxy group; the combination of cycloalkylene and alkylene groups and the combination of alkylene and cycloalkylene group with a bridging moiety in between.

Abstract: Biodegradable aliphatic/aromatic copolyester comprising: A) an acid component comprising repeating units of: 1) 53 to 54 mol % of an aromatic carboxylic acid; 2) 47 to 36 mol % of an aliphatic acid at least 50% of which is azelaic acid; B) a diol component selected from the group consisting of C3, C4 and C6 diols said AAPE being disintegrated according to the Standard ISO 20200 in 90 days.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for the treatment of polymeric particles recovered after use in cleaning processes for soiled substrates, the method comprising treating the particles with a particle cleaning agent. Preferably, said agent comprises at least one surfactant. Preferably said agent comprises an aqueous medium. Typically, the polymeric particles comprise particles of nylon or polyester. The invention also provides a method for cleaning a soiled substrate, the method comprising the steps of: (a) treating polymeric particles with a particle cleaning agent; and (b) treating a moistened substrate with a formulation comprising a multiplicity of said treated polymeric particles. Most preferably, the substrate comprises a textile fibre or fabric.

Abstract: Biodegradable aliphatic/aromatic copolyester comprising 50 to 60 mol % of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid and 40 to 50 mol % of an aliphatic acid, at least 90% of which is a long-chain dicarboxylic acid (LCDA) of natural origin selected from azelaic acid, sebacic acid, brassylic acid or mixtures thereof; and a diol component.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a relatively rapid transesterification process including transesterifying condensation polymers such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), or other polyesters used in commerce, with a modifying monomer mix containing other monomers to manufacture new polymers containing the pre-condensed moieties. The process preferably only involves transesterification as a reaction mechanism. The process preferably produces a rapid buildup of molecular weight and/or polymer uniformity by the high temperature transesterification of the condensation polymer with the modifying monomer mixture. The process can be performed in any suitable vessel including an extrusion line, and it has the advantage of greatly reduced cycle times over currently used condensation polymer utilization processes such as the recycling of PET into other materials.

Abstract: A modified polyamide resin includes repeating units derived from dicarboxylic acid; and repeating units derived from aliphatic saturated diamines in its chain.

Abstract: The instant invention provides crosslinkable compositions, and method of producing the same. The non-aqueous single phase crosslinkable composition comprises: (a) a polyol having an average of 2 or more hydroxyl functional groups; (b) polyaldehyde, or acetal or hemiacetal thereof; and (c) an acid catalyst having pK of less than 6; and (d) optionally one or more organic solvents.

Abstract: There are provided: a shape-memory resin, which is formed from a polylactic acid derivative thereby enabling reduction of an environmental load, has an excellent shape-memory property, high strength, and high toughness, and with which a molded product with high durability, for example, an electronic equipments, particularly a wearable electronic equipments capable of freely changing the shape thereof or the like, can be shaped; and a molded product thereof. The shape-memory resin of the present invention has a three-dimensional structure, in which a polylactic acid derivative having two or more functional groups capable of forming a cross-linking site is cross-linked using a flexible polymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) lower than 30° C. and having two or more functional groups capable of forming a cross-linking site, and a linker.

Abstract: A polyester production process employing an esterification system that utilizes a horizontally elongated esterification vessel as an esterification reactor and/or a vapor-liquid disengagement vessel.

Abstract: Biodegradable aliphatic/aromatic copolyester comprising: A) an acid component comprising repeating units of: 1) 49 to 63 mol % of an aromatic carboxylic acid; 2) 51 to 37 mol % of an carboxylic acid, at least 50% of which is brassylic acid; B) a diol component; said copolyester being disintegrated according to the Standard ISO 20200 in 90 days.

Abstract: Biodegradable aliphatic/aromatic copolyester comprising 49 to 66 mol % of an aromatic polyfunctional acid; 51 to 34 mol % of an aliphatic acid, at least 70% of which is sebacic acid; and butandiol; and blends containing such copolyester.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for making copolymers and multi-arm block copolymers useful as drug delivery vehicles. The multi-arm block copolymers comprise a central core molecule, such as a residue of a polyol, and at least three copolymer arms covalently attached to the central core molecule, each copolymer arm comprising an inner hydrophobic polymer segment covalently attached to the central core molecule and an outer hydrophilic polymer segment covalently attached to the hydrophobic polymer segment, wherein the central core molecule and the hydrophobic polymer segment define a hydrophobic core region. The solubility of hydrophobic biologically active agents can be improved by entrapment within the hydrophobic core region of the block copolymer. The invention further includes pharmaceutical compositions including such block copolymers, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of using the block copolymers as drug delivery vehicles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polycondensation process for preparing block copolyesters comprising blocks of fluoroether functionalized aromatic polyester and blocks of unmodified polyester. According to the process, a non-fluorinated poly(alkylene arylate) first homopolymer and a fluoroether functionalized poly(alkylene arylate) second homopolymer are combined to form a reaction mixture; the reaction mixture is heated to a temperature above the melting temperatures of each said homopolymer to prepare a molten reaction mixture; and the reaction is continued until the desired molecular weight is achieved. The block copolymers incorporated into blends with unmodified aromatic polyester impart oil and soil resistance to shaped articles prepared from the blends.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a blended composition comprising one or more polycarbonates wherein at least one of the polycarbonates is a polyesterpolycarbonate having at least one unit derived from a soft block ester unit, e.g.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyurethane elastomer composition for electrophotographic printing, including: a polyester polyol (A) obtained by polycondensing a polyvalent carboxylic acid (A-1) containing sebacic acid as a main component and a polyhydric alcohol (A-2) selected from (I) a linear glycol having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, (II) a linear glycol having 2 to 4 carbon atoms and a glycol having 2 to 4 carbon atoms with an alkyl side chain and (III) a linear glycol having 2 to 4 carbon atoms and 1,6-hexaneglycol; a polyisocyanate compound (B); and a mixture (C) of a short-chain diol and a short-chain triol. The polyurethane elastomer composition for electrophotographic printing has reduced temperature dependency, improved long-term durability and satisfactory mechanical strength. An electrophotographic printing member is also provided.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to oxygen scavenging molecules, compositions, methods of making the compositions, articles prepared from the compositions, and methods of making the articles. 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: A pigment dispersant which includes a modified polyamine obtained by the reaction of a polyamine having two or more primary and/or secondary amino groups per molecule and containing 2 to 1800 nitrogen atoms per molecule, a polyester, and a phosphorus-containing compound. The modified polyamine exhibits excellent pigment dispersion performance, shows little change in color tone upon heating, and has excellent heat resistance.