Abstract: A thermosetting powder paint coating containing a polymeric binder comprising a polyester graft acrylic copolymer and a low molecular weight crystalline polyester. The coatings can be pigmented or non-pigmented. The polyester-graft-acrylic copolymer can be self-crosslinking by the inclusion of beta-hydroxy ester groups or crosslinked by an external crosslinker.

Abstract: Hard resinous polyol esters having a high degree of hydroxyl functionality and a ball and ring softening temperature of at least about 50.degree. C.

Abstract: Polyesters with a high crystallization rate synthesized by the polycondensation of terephthalic acid with at least one C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylenic glycol in the presence of 0.1-1.5 mol % of a copolymerizable reagent having the general formula:ROOC--Ar--OOC--Ar'--COO--Ar--COORwhere Ar and Ar'represent aromatic radicals and R represent a halogen, a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1- C.sub.4 alkyl radical.

Abstract: A resin composition for powder coating which comprises a substantially un-gelled polyester A having a hydroxyl value of from 1,200 to 5,000 g eq/10.sup.6 g, a substantially un-gelled polyester B having a hydroxyl value of from 200 to 1,000 g eq/10.sup.6 g, tetramethoxymethyl glycoluril as a curing agent and an organic sulfonic acid compound as a curing catalyst, wherein the weight ratio of polyester A to polyester B is from 70:30 to 10:90 and the difference (absolute value) in the gel time between polyester A and polyester B is at least 3 minutes.

Abstract: The invention is a processing aid for thermoplastic polyesters which is a salt of a polycarboxylic acid or the salt of a polycarboxylic partial ester. The polycarboxylic acids are partial esters or sales of modified acids such as succinic acid, adipic acid, phthalic acid, citric acid, dicarboxylphenyl group and the like. The addition of the processing aid improves the slip and transparency.

Abstract: An unsaturated polyester resin composition comprising:(a) 30 to 99% by weight of an unsaturated polyester resin comprising a crosslinking monomer and an unsaturated alkyd obtained by reacting at least dicyclopentadiene (hereinafter abbreviated as "DCPD"), an unsaturated polycarboxylic acid and a polyhydric alcohol, and(b) 1 to 70% by weight of a hardness adjusting unsaturated polyester resin.Sheets of base material can be impregnated with the resin composition effectively to give a laminate which is satisfactorily punchable at low temperatures and yet has high resistance to thermal softening and outstanding electrical characteristics.

Abstract: Preblends with improved interfacial adhesion, capable of later melt blending, can be formed by heating, above their glass transition temperatures but below their melting temperatures, a flexible coil polymer, to serve as the matrix, and a lesser amount of a block copolymer of a thermotropic liquid crystal polymer and a flexible coil polymer.

Abstract: A resin composition for powder coating which comprises a substantially un-gelled polyester A having an acid value of from 1,200 to 5,000 g eq/10.sup.6 g, a substantially un-gelled polyester B having an acid value of from 200 to 1,000 g eq/10.sup.6 g and triglycidyl isocyanurate as a curing agent, wherein the weight ratio of polyester A to polyester B is from 70:30 to 10:90 and the difference (absolute value) in the gel time between polyester A and polyester B is at least 3 minutes.A resin composition for powder coating which causes no problems of polluting a baking oven, which shows less weight loss at the time of reaction and which can form a semi-mat or completely mat stable paint film is provided. These advantages cannot be obtained from any prior art powder coating that comprises a polyester having a large quantity of terminal hydroxyl groups and a blocked isocyanate-based curing agent.

Abstract: When an antioxidant, such as a selected secondary aromatic amine additive, is employed with a blend of thermoplastic polyester elastomers, the extrusion range window of at least one of the elastomers is altered to the extent that the blend can be uniformly melted and extruded.

Abstract: A single reactor process for formation of block copolymers comprising aromatic ester mesogenic units containing flexible alkane spacers and polyester flexible coil units in the main chain thereof which comprises reacting an .alpha.,.omega.-bis(hydroxybenzoyloxy) alkane monomer with an aromatic acid chloride in the presence of a functionalized flexible coil oligomer under temperature conditions in which an acid chloride-terminated bis(hydroxyalkyl terephthalate) oligomer was first formed at a first, lower temperature and the block copolymer was then formed at a second, higher temperature by reacting this oligomer with the functionalized flexible coil oligomer.

Abstract: Low-crystallization-speed polyesters obtained by means of the polycondensation of terephthalic acid with at least one (C.sub.2 -C.sub.10)-(Cyclo)alkylene glycol in the presence of 2-50 mol % of a copolymerizable reactant of general formula:ROOC-Ar-OOC-Ar'-COO-Ar-COOR (I)wherein Ar and Ar' stand for aromatic radicals, and R stands for a hydrogen atom or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl radical, or the OR group is replaced by a halogen.

Abstract: High molecular weight polymethylene adipates useful as melt adhesives and sealants, including adipates with molecular weights in excess of 30,000 are disclosed. Also provided is a process for preparing high molecular weight polymethylene adipates by polymerization of an acid and one or more diols with a minute molar excess of diol with respect to acid.

Abstract: The intrinsic viscosities have been determined on a solution of 0,5 g. of polyester pellets into 100 ml. of solution phenol/tetrachloroethane with a weight ratio of 60:40 at a temperature of 25.degree. C. The free acetaldehyde content has been determined with gas chromatographic methods previously described in DE-OS 2834 162.The content of the acetaldehyde within the container ("head-space methods") has been determined using the method described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,764,323.

Abstract: This invention relates to poly(1,4-cyclohexylenedimethylene terephthalate) (PCT) compositions with improved crystallization characteristics due to the presence of a high molecular weight aliphatic polyester. Specifically, the invention is directed to PCT compositions containing an aliphatic polyester with a number-average molecular weight of at least 8,000.

Abstract: An engineering plastic composition with excellent flowability, heat stability, and desirable mechanical properties is provided. The composition contains an engineering plastic material and an aliphatic polyester.

Abstract: Disclosed are melt-processable wholly aromatic polyesters prepared from terephthalic acid, 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, hydroquinone and 4,4'-biphenol.

Abstract: Polyester fibers comprising a poly(alkylene) terephthalate matrix containing either random or block copolyesters which are liquid crystalline and which contain: (a) alkoxy-substituted para-phenylene terephthalate groups (i.e., derived from an analogously substituted hydroquinone reagent); and (b) alkylene-terephthalate groups (e.g., where the alkylene moiety contains 2 to 10 carbon atoms).

Abstract: Macrocyclic poly(alkylene dicarboxylate) oligomers are prepared in high yield by the reaction of a dicarboxylic acid chloride such as terephthaloyl chloride with at least one bis(hydroxyalkyl) ester such as bis(4-hydroxybutyl) terephthalate, in the presence of a highly unhindered amine or a mixture thereof with at least one other tertiary amine such as triethylamine, in a substantially inert organic solvent such as methylene, chlorobenzene or a mixture thereof. The concentration of the reagents in the reaction mixture are at least 0.08M.

Abstract: A method for blending polymeric materials includes the steps of producing a melt stream of a first polymer from a first extruder (12) and a separate melt stream of a second polymer from a second extruder (14), joining the melt streams at a T-junction (16), distributing the first polymer within said second polymer using a static mixer (10), and extruding the blend through a die (18). In particular, using this method liquid crystal polymer fiber reinforcement can be formed in-situ within a matrix material.

Abstract: This invention relates to mixtures of short fibers of varying lengths, diameters and aspect ratios composed of an anisotropic polymer, to compositions containing said fibers and one or more thermoplastic or thermoset resins, and to a process for forming said mixtures.

Abstract: Disclosed are blends of about 99 to about 10 weight % of poly(ethylene terephthalate) and about 1 to about 90 weight % of a polyester of trans-4,4'-stilbenedicarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic glycol having 2 to 16 carbon atoms. The blends have improved gas barrier properties and improved chemical resistance.

Abstract: A thermosetting coating composition is provided, which composition is based upon (A) an activated unsaturated group-containing compound, (B) an activated CH group-containing compound and (C) a strong basic catalyst, wherein the strong basic catalyst is blocked with a [particular] carboxylic acid which is volatile and/or undergoes decarboxylation under curing conditions. These coating compositions possess extended potlife, good curing speed, and a good balance of physical and mechanical properties making them especially well suited for a variety of coatings uses such as in paint, impregnating, sealing and bonding compositions.

Abstract: This invention pertains to novel copolyesters consisting essentially of units (I), (II), (III), and (IV). ##STR1## and blends of these polymers and articles made from both. Units (I), (II), (III), and (IV) are present in specified proportions as defined in the "Description of the Invention."The instant copolyesters display orientation in the molten state, good fiber ratings and high strength. Advantageously, the polymers of the present invention display a significant improvement in viscosity and moldability of the neat polymer. The polymers have excellent mechanical and surface properties including blister resistance, strength, toughness, and ability to vapor phase solder, and form strong fibers while still maintaining a high heat distortion temperature. They have melting points in the range of from about 250.degree. to about 360.degree. C. and are melt-processible. Advantageously, these compositions filled with about 30 weight percent of glass fibers display heat distortion temperatures of up to 240.degree.

Abstract: This invention relates to a blend comprising a first LCP polyester polymer consisting essentially of units (I), (II), (III), and (IV). ##STR1## having a melting point under about 420.degree. C., p is approximately equal to r+q, r is from about 0.05 to about 0.9, q is from about 0.95 to about 0.1 and s is from about 0.05 to about 9, and a second LCP polyester polymer comprising at least one moiety selected from the group consisting of hydroxybenzoic acid, hydroxynaphthalene carboxylic acid, dihydroxy naphthalene, naphthalene dicarboxylic acid, oxybisbenzoic acid and substituted hydroquinones wherein the said moiety or moieties comprise(s) at least about 5 mole percent of the units in said second LCP polyester.

Abstract: Copolyesters having an improved combination of barrier, mechanical, thermal and rheological properties and consisting of acylic and glycolic radicals, wherein the acylic radicals derive from at least isophthalic acid and 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylic acid and at least 90% by mols of the glycolic radicals derive from ethylene glycol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyester/polycarbonate blends having improved low temperature impact strength and processability. More particularly, this invention relates to a thermoplastic molding composition containing an aromatic carbonate polymer, a poly(1,4-cyclohexylenedimethylene terephthalate) (PCT) resin, and a copolyester which consists essentially of repeat units from mixtures of isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol.

Abstract: This invention provides molding compositions which comprise reinforced filled wholly aromatic polyesters and which can be molded into useful articles having low warpage values and good tensile strengths.

Abstract: This invention pertains to novel copolyesters consisting essentially of units (I), (II), (III), and (IV). ##STR1##and blends of these polymers and articles made from both. Units (I), (II), (III), and (IV) are present in specified proportions as defined in the "Description of the Invention."The instant copolyesters display orientation in the molten state, good fiber ratings and high strength. Advantageously, the polymers of the present invention display a significant improvement in viscosity and moldability of the neat polymer. The polymers have excellent mechanical and surface properties including blister resistance, strength, toughness, and ability to vapor phase solder, and form strong fibers while still maintaining a high heat distortion temperature. They have melting points in the range of from about 250.degree. to about 360.degree. C. and are melt-processible. Advantageously, these compositions filled with about 30 weight percent of glass fibers display heat distortion temperatures of up to 240.degree.

Abstract: A light-weight polyester film which comprises (A) from 50 to 95% by weight of a crystalline polyester resin and (B) from 5 to 50% by weight of a maleimide copolymer, said maleimide copolymer being dispersed in the film in the form of particles having diameters of from 0.1 to 20 .mu.m and fine voids being present in the film, and which has an apparent specific gravity of from 0.3 to 1.1, wherein said maleimide copolymer comprises from 30 to 50 mol % of a maleimide monomer group, from 30 to 70 mol % of an aromatic vinyl monomer group, from 0 to 40 mol % of an unsaturated dicarboxylic anhydride monomer group and from 0 to 40 mol % of other copolymerizable monomer group, and said maleimide copolymer has a glass transition temperature higher by at least 10.degree. C. than the crystalline polyester resin.

Abstract: A single reactor process for formation of block copolymers comprising aromatic ester mesogenic units containing flexible alkane spacers and polyester flexible coil units in the main chain thereof which comprises:(a) reacting an .alpha., .omega.-bis(hydroxybenzoyloxy) alkane monomer with an aromatic acid chloride in a reactor to form a functionalized liquid crystal oligomer containing such mesoenic units; and(b) thereafter reacting the oligomer from (a) in the same reactor with either (i) a polyester oligomer; or (ii) the reagents for synthesizing the polyester oligomer (i).

Abstract: A continuous direct esterification and polycondensation process is disclosed for the production of polyester comprising units of ethylene terephthalate as the major repeating units by supplying a slurry of mainly terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol to bis(betahydroxyethyl) terephthalate or its oligomer so as to carry out esterification, followed by polycondensation whereby the resulting oligomer is kept under increasingly reduced pressure, characterized in that a stabilizing solution of an aliphatic diol containing a diethyl or tributhyl phosphite and a hindered phenolic phosphonate is added to the reaction mixture before the start of the polycondensation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a viscoelastic resin composition for vibration-damping material which comprises (A) at least one amorphous polyester resin of low specific gravity in which more than 40 mol % of the dibasic acid moiety is of aromatic type, (B) at least one amorphous polyester resin of high specific gravity in which more than 80 mol % of the dibasic acid moiety is of aromatic type, and (C) at least one hardener selected from the group consisting of polyisocyanate compounds, epoxy group-containing compounds, and acid anhydrides, said consitutents (A) and (B) being in the ratio of from 90:10 to 30:70 by weight and differing from each other in specific gravity (at 30.degree. C.) by 0.06 to 0.15 and also in molecular weight by more than 10000, with that of either of them being higher than 5000. This resin composition gives a vibration-damping material which exhibits improved vibration-damping properties, adhesive strength, formability, and heat resistance after forming.

Abstract: This invention relates to hyperbranched, functional polyesters.

Abstract: The addition of elastomeric thermoplastic polymers and melamine resin to the polymer matrix of composite materials for the moulding of fibre-reinforced unsaturated polyester resin improves the surface characteristics, resilience, and mouldabilty and heat resistance thereof.

Abstract: The invention is a polyester and a method for producing a polyester filament which has a combination of flame resistance and low pilling properties. The method comprises forming a polyester polymer from a mixture of two polymers, the first compound being the reaction product of terephthalic acid or dimethyl terephthalate, ethylene glycol, and an oxysilicon compound and the second compound being the reaction product of terephthalic acid or dimethyl terephthalate, ethylene glycol and a phosphinic acid in the amount between 0.5 and 20 mole percent of the terephthalate acid and monomer. In particular, the invention also comprises the enhanced fiber formed by the process, as well as the fabrics having a pilling of about 3 to less than 5 as measured in accordance with ASTM D-3512-82.

Abstract: A composition prepared by blending liquid crystalline polyesters and linear polyesters under reactive conditions in the presence of at least one poly(O- or N- epoxy alkyl substituted) cyclic amide, imide, or imidate; wherein the blend exhibits an anisotropic melt phase. Articles made from the composition have increased strength stiffness and improved drip characteristics. A preferred embodiment includes a polyalkylene terephthalate, a liquid crystalline polyester with structural units including p-benzoic acid and naphthoic acid, and triglycidyl isocyanurate.

Abstract: A thermoplastic, segmented, linear copolyetherester elastomer with soft segments derived from poly(alkylene oxide) glycol and hard segments of poly(1,2-ethylene terephthalate) or poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate) contains very small amounts of certain bifunctional units. Preferred units are derived from trans-1,4-cyclohexylene-bis-(N-trimellitimide) and p-phenylene-bis-(N-trimellitimide). Fibers of the elastomer have non-tacky characteristics and improved elastic properties.

Abstract: Poly(butylene terephthalate) copolyester advantageous of use as sheath materials in bicomponent fibers are prepared by a process for preparing a high-molecular weight, linear copolyester by condensing 40-85 molar percent of terephthalic acid optionally in the form of a dialkyl ester, half of which component can optionally be replaced by another dicarboxylic acid also optionally in the dialkyl ester form, and 60-15 molar percent of a blend of dimethyl adipate, dimethyl glutarate and dimethyl succinate with an alkanediol of 2-6 carbon atoms in its carbon chain, at an elevated temperature in the presence of a conventional catalyst, in a first condensation stage which is an interesterification or esterification stage and a second condensation stage which is polycondensation stage, whereby a copolyester melt is produce. The process comprises, before or during the first condensation stage, adding 0.005-0.1 molar percent, based on the total acid component, of a C.sub.6 -aryl or C.sub.

Abstract: Provided are novel thermosetting powder coating compositions comprised of blends of certain amorphous polyesters, polyesters containing 1,4- and 1,3-bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)-benzene, and cross-linking agents. Coatings provided therefrom possess good gloss, impact strength, and flexibility.

Abstract: A mixture of hydroxy functional polymers which can be used to form isocyanate prepolymers which are non-hairing at application temperature are disclosed. Examples of suitable mixtures of hydroxy functional polymers that can be used to form the prepolymers are:(1) linear polyester blends, comprising a first and second polyester wherein each polyester is the reaction product of a polyol and a polyacid, whereina+b<or=4, c+d>or=6a+b>4 or .ltoreq.6, c+d>or=10a+b>6 or .ltoreq.

Abstract: Poly(butylene terephthalate) copolyester advantageous of use as sheath materials in bicomponent fibers are prepared by a process for preparing a high-molecular weight, linear copolyester by condensing 40-85 molar percent of terephthalic acid optionally in the form of a dialkyl ester, half of which component can optionally be replaced by another dicarboxylic acid also optionally in the dialkyl ester form, and 60-15 molar percent of a blend of dimethyl adipate, dimethyl glutarate and dimethyl succinate with an alkanediol of 2-6 carbon atoms in its carbon chain, at an elevated temperature in the presence of a conventional catalyst, in a first condensation stage which is an interesterification or esterification stage and a second condensation stage which is a polycondensation stage, whereby a copolyester melt is produce. The process comprises, before or during the first condensation stage, adding 0.005-0.1 molar percent, based on the total acid component, of a C.sub.6 -aryl or C.sub.

Abstract: A molded article of permanent ovenware comprising (A) 35-85% by weight of a wholly aromatic polyester resin; (B) 15-65% by weight of a specifically defined talc containing a minimum amount of materials decomposable at elevated temperatures; and (C) 0-20% titanium dioxide, wherein the wholly aromatic polyester resin (A) is a blend comprising a first resin based on repeating units of hydroquinone, isophthalic acid (or mixtures of iso- and terephthalic acids), and para-hydroxybenzoic acid, and a second resin based on repeating units of biphenol, isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid and para-hydroxybenzoic acid. The ovenware shows excellent resistance to blistering, bubbling and cracking during molding and oven use.

Abstract: A novel molding composition is disclosed which comprises polybutylene terephthalate, polyethylene terephthalate, and 20-85% of zinc oxide by total weight of said molding composition.

Abstract: Novel compositions with high impact strength in both thin and thick-walled sections, and good weld line strength at room temperatures are provided in the form of resinous mixtures comprising:(A) an aromatic carbonate polymer resin selected from the group consisting of(i) an aromatic polycarbonate resin,(ii) a poly(ester-carbonate) copolymer resin, and(iii) a mixture of (i) and (ii); and(B) an impact modifier combination therefor comprising(i) a polyester resin selected from the group consisting of(a) a poly(alkyene terephthalate) resin, when (A) is (i) or (iii); and(b) an amorphous copolyester copolymer resin, and(c) a mixture of (a) and (b); and(ii) a diene based, grafted core-shell copolymer.

Abstract: A copolyester having an intrinsic viscosity, measured in o-chlorophenol at 25.degree. C., of 0.3 to 1.5 dl/g and being derived from dicarboxylic acid units composed of 95 to 60 mole % of isophthalic acid units and 5 to 40 mole % of 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid units and dihydroxy compound units composed of 95 to 70 mole % of ethylene glycol units and 5 to 30 mole % of 1,3-bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)benzene units; a gas barrier imparting agent composed of the copolyester; a polyester composition composed of (A) a polyethylene terephthlate and (B) the copolyester; and a film, a preform and a container composed of the polyester composition. Also provided are a polyester laminated structure, a stretched laminated structure, a preform and a laminated blow-molded article each composed of (C) a polyalkylene terephthalate layer and (D) a copolyester layer composed of the copolyester or the polyester composition.

Abstract: Improved polyester compositions exhibiting improved gloss and resistance to warping comprise crystallizable polyester resins, e.g., poly(ethylene terephthalate) optionally with poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate) and a reinforcing agent, the improvement comprising adding a modifier selected from an amorphous or semi-crystalline thermoplastic for gloss and warp resistance improvement. The molding compositions exhibit excellent resistance to warp even after adding significant amounts of reinforcing glass filaments.

Abstract: Presented in this invention are a bottle made of polyethylene naphthalate resin and formed by stretching a preform so that the stretch index defined as follows be 130 cm or more, wherein gas barrier properties are improved greatly.

Abstract: This invention provides a polyester, which is composed of a constitutive unit of formula (I) and a constitutive unit of formula (II) in a proportion of (I)/(II) of being from 0.1/99.9 to 99.1/0.1 as a molar ratio and which has a logarithmic viscosity (.eta..sub.inh) of being 0.1 or more: ##STR1## where R.sub.0 is a fluorine-free monovalent organic group having from 1 to 40 carbon atoms, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently a divalent organic group having from 1 to 40 carbon atoms, and n is 0 or 1.This invention also provides a method of preparing the polyester, in which (A) a monoepoxy compound of formula (III) ##STR2## where R.sub.0 and n have the same meanings as mentioned above, (B) a polyester or a polyester precursor and (C) a dicarboxylic acid compound are reacted and polymerized.

Abstract: A hydroxyl functional polyester suitable for use in powder coating formulations and bearing sulfonate salt groups, its preparation, and its use in powder coating formulations with methoxyalkylene amino group bearing curatives are described. These polyester resins preferably have 200.degree. C. ICI cone and plate viscosities between about 10 and 90 Poise, have DSC determined glass transition temperatures of at least about 40.degree. C., have hydroxyl numbers between about 10 and 60, and have a sulfonate salt group content between about 0.25 and 4 weight percent. They are preferably synthesized by esterification or transesterification utilizing a sulfonate salt group bearing reactant such as 5-sodium sulfo isophthalic acid. The sulfonate salt groups, preferably alkali metal salt groups, serve to catalyze the curing reaction between the resin and the curative.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to both a water dispersible hot melt adhesive composition and to repulpable books bound using the water dispersible adhesive of the present invention. The adhesive composition of the present invention comprises:a) from about 40% to 95% by weight of a water dispersible ionically substituted polyester resin having a molecular weight from about 10,000 to about 20,000 daltons;b) from about 60% to about 5% by weight of one or more compatible plasticizers; andc) from about 0.1% to about 1.5% of one or more compatible stabilizers of the anti-oxidant type.Optionally, the adhesive composition may further include one or more compatible tackifiers in a total amount up to 30% of the weight of the adhesive composition.