Abstract: The present invention relates to a receiving-layer-forming polyester resin for use in a thermal-transfer image-receiving sheet, comprising: not less than 70 mol % of isophthalic acid and not more than 30 mol % of terephthalic acid as acid components; and not less than 30 mol % of diols having an alicyclic structure and not more than 30 mol % of ethylene glycol as diol components, and a thermal-transfer image-receiving sheet with a receiving layer formed on at least one of surfaces of the substrate sheet, in which the receiving layer is formed by such a receiving-layer-forming polyester resin.

Abstract: Biodegradable block copolyesters obtained from crystalline blocks and amorphous blocks, wherein the repeating units of both blocks are of the dicarboxylic acid/diol type. Said copolyesters are characterized by a melting temperature equal to or less than 15% lower than the starting crystalline polymer temperature, and by increased tenacity that makes them particularly useful in the production of different types of objects.

Abstract: Aqueous primary dispersion, substantially or entirely free of volatile organic compounds, and comprising dispersed and/or emulsified, solid and/or liquid polymer particles and/or dispersed solid core/shell particles with a particle diameter?500 nm, preparable by free-radical micro- or miniemulsion polymerization of at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer in the presence of at least one hydrophobic additive and of at least one oligomeric polyester with a number-average molecular weight of from 150 to 1 500 daltons, a hydroxyl number of from 100 to 1 000 mg KOH/g, and an acid number<20 mg KOH/g and also a process for preparing it and its use as a coating material, adhesive or sealing compound or to prepare a coating material, an adhesive or a sealing compound.

Abstract: The invention provides blends of macrocyclic polyester oligomer (MPO) with high-molecular-weight polymer and polymerization catalyst as friable, one-component, ready-to-polymerize materials with long shelf life. The invention also provides methods for preparation and use of the blend materials. The blends are used, for example, in the production of thermoplastics via low-pressure processes, such as rotational molding and powder coating, without modification of existing equipment. The blends are particularly useful where it is desired to exploit the ability to polymerize and crystallize MPO isothermally, but where the melt viscosity of unfilled MPO is too low for use in existing equipment.

Abstract: Bactericidal compositions are disclosed that comprise a polymeric compound immobilized on a material. Medical devices are also disclosed which comprise such a bactericidal composition. Methods are disclosed for covalently derivatizing the surfaces of common materials with an antibacterial polycation, e.g., poly(vinyl-N-pyridinium bromide); the first step of the methods involves coating the surface with a nanolayer of silica. Various commercial synthetic polymers derivatized in this manner are bactericidal, i.e., they kill on contact up to 99% of deposited Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, whether deposited through air or water.

Abstract: The invention concerns a stain resist composition comprising: (a) a component selected from the group consisting of (1) a naphthalene condensate, (2) a lignin sulfonate, (3) a phenol sulfonate derivative, a mixture thereof and (4) a (meth)acrylic polymer comprising residues of acrylic or methacrylic acid; and (b) a polyester.

Abstract: Process for preparing essentially uncrosslinked hyperbranched, water-soluble or water-dispersible polyesters from dicarboxylic acids and polyether polyols having at least 3 OH groups. Water-soluble hyperbranched polyesters which are obtainable by such a process and their use for producing printing inks, adhesives, coatings, paints and varnishes.

Abstract: A curable coating composition comprises (a) a component having an active methylene group and/or an active methane group, (b) a component having a methacrylate group and/or an acrylate group, (c) a Michael reaction catalyst, and (d) a photo-polymerization initiator.

Abstract: Binders for coating materials that exhibit high flexibility and good hardness contain a polymer-modified resin, containing I) at least one polyester having a hydroxyl group or a carboxyl group or both, and II) at least one glycidyl-containing polyacrylate. The polyester I contains an alcohol component containing of from 0.5 to 80 mol % of a dicidol fraction, and the resin is obtained by free-radical polymerization of the starting component(s) for the preparation of the polyacrylate II in the presence of the polyester I in at least one organic solvent.

Abstract: Absorbable heterochain polymers carrying acid or basic groups, capable of ionic conjugation with basic or acidic bioactive agents, respectively, are produced by free-radical addition of unsaturated functional monomers onto absorbable liquid polymers and subsequent generation of reactive functionality or by direct copolymerization of a carboxylic initiator with cyclic monomers to produce liquid carboxyl-bearing copolyesters or polyester carbonates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic polyesters, which comprise, by weight: (i) a thermoplastic polyester; (ii) an impact modifier comprising: (a) a core-shell copolymer (A); (b) an ethylene copolymer (B) chosen from ethylene-unsaturated carboxylic acid anhydride copolymers (B1), ethylene-unsaturated epoxide copolymers (B2) and blends thereof; (iii) the (B)/(A) ratio being between 40/60 and 10/90 for proportions of impact modifier between 18 and 40% in 82 to 60% of polyester, respectively; (iv) the (B)/(A) ratio being between 40/60 and 25/75 for proportions of impact modifier between 2 and 18% in 98 to 82% of polyester, respectively. It is particularly useful for PET and PBT.

Abstract: A water-dilutable polyester resin ABCD having a mass fraction of from 1 to 10% of units derived from unsaturated cocondensed building blocks, an olefinic double bond content of from 10 to 2 000 mmol/kg, and a sulfonic acid group content of from 20 to 300 mmol/kg, modified if desired by copolymerizing olefinically unsaturated monomers in the presence of the polyester resin, a process for preparing them, and their use in particular in one-component coating compositions in combination with amino resin curatives.

Abstract: Processes for producing an AB block copolymer, an ABA block copolymer or a multiblock copolymer are provided, which comprises adding an alkenyl-containing polymer (I) to a living or to an atom transfer radical polymerization system or a living cationic polymerization system.

Abstract: A polymer compound contains a cyclic structure represented by the following general formula (1): wherein each of X and Y represent an alkylene group or the like, where X and Y may be the same or different, Z represents a bond derived from an alkylene group or the like having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, which is bonded to a group represented by Y belonging to another cyclic structure, m represents 0 or an integer of 1 or more and n represents an integer of 2 or more, provided that the integer represented by m is independent in respective repeating units, and a total number of the bond represented by Z is 1 or more.

Abstract: A polyester resin produced by polycondensing a dicarboxylic acid component containing an aromatic dicarboxylic acid or its ester-forming derivative as the main component and a diol component containing ethylene glycol as the main component in the presence of at least an antimony compound and a phosphorus compound, via an esterification reaction or an ester exchange reaction, which is characterized in that the amount of antimony eluted when immersed in hot water of 95° C. for 60 minutes in the form of particles having a number average particle weight of 24 mg, is not more than 1 ?g per 1 g of the polyester resin, as antimony atoms (Sb).

Abstract: A curable composition includes an unsaturated polyester and an unsaturated monomer copolymerisable with the unsaturated polyester in the presence of polymerisation accelerators and initiators. The unsaturated polyester is an epoxidised unsaturated polyester obtainable by reaction between unsaturated polyester obtainable by reaction between the carboxy end groups of a polyester having unsaturated monomer units and the epoxy groups of an epoxy resin.

Abstract: A process for forming molded articles, partcularly for forming by blow molding, by providing and forming articles from compositions made from blends containing (A) two copolyether ester elastomers that include acid end-groups, (B) an ethylene copolymer that includes at least one unsaturated epoxide group and acrylate and/or (meth) acrylate groups, at least one of (C) or (D) wherein (C) is an ethylene copolymer having acrylate and/or methacrylate groups and at least one anhydride of an unsaturated carboxylic acid and (D) is a rubbery polymer that can be finely dispersed and (E) a calcium compound capable of reacting with the acid end-groups of (A), preferably calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide.

Abstract: The invention discloses an acrylic acid-modified epoxy polyester resin and the preparation process thereof. The resin comprises 100 pbw of a copolymer (A) formed from an unsaturated fatty acid-modified polyester and a bisphenol A type epoxy resin, and 20-40 pbw of poly(meth)acrylic acid (ester) (B). The preparation process comprises the following steps: (1) alcoholyzing a drying oil with a polyol; (2) adding successively, to the product from step (1), a dibasic anhydride, a fatty acid containing a conjugated double bond and an epoxy resin, and esterifying to obtain an epoxy polyester; and (3) copolymerizing the epoxy polyester from step (2) and an acrylic monomer. This invention also provides a water-based emulsion containing said resin, and a water-based paint exhibiting excellent antirust property and having low production cost.

Abstract: A laminate formed from a first fiber-reinforced ply joined by a laminating resin composition to a second fiber-reinforced ply. The laminating resin composition is the cured residue of a polyester resin being end-terminated with an alkyl acrylate group and diluted with less than about 35 wt-% styrene. The first fiber-reinforced ply is laminated to the second fiber-reinforced ply with the laminating resin composition by coating a surface of the first ply with an adhesive composition. The coated first ply surface is joined with a surface of the second ply and the adhesive cured. In making the laminating resin composition, unreacted alkyl acrylate can be reacted with an epoxy to push the reaction to completion.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion has an addition polymer (B) formed in situ on a sulfopolyester (A). The sulfopolyester (A) is formed as a polycondensation product of first and second reaction mixtures. The first reaction mixture includes at least about 70 mol. % of terephthalic acid or an ester thereof, and about 4–20 mol. % of a difunctional ester forming sulfomonomer containing at least one metal sulfonate group attached to an aromatic nucleus, wherein the functional groups are selected from the group consisting of hydroxyls, carboxyls and alkyl esters. The second reaction mixture includes at least two different glycols, at least about 20 mol. % of the second reaction mixture being ethylene glycol. The addition polymer (B) is formed in situ on the sulfopolyester (B) by polymerizing styrene monomer.

Abstract: A process for making dicyclopentadiene (DCPD)-containing polyesters is disclosed. The process comprises reacting 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol with maleic anhydride to form an acid terminated prepolymer and then reacting the prepolymer with a low grade DCPD to form DCPD-containing polyesters. The reaction of the prepolymer with DCPD is catalyzed by a transition metal triflate catalyst.

Abstract: This invention relates to single-component and multi-component catalytic systems using aryl titanates. Aryl titanate compounds are useful as catalysts and co-catalysts in single-component and multi-component catalytic systems (e.g., for the polymerization of macrocyclic oligoesters and the depolymerization of polyesters). Multi-component catalytic systems using aryl titanates allow increased versatility in applications such as liquid molding.

Abstract: A powder coating composition includes an acid-functional polyester resin and a matting agent selected from styrene-maleic anhydride copolymers and acid-functional acrylic resins. The compositions provide low gloss finishes at low curing temperatures, as well as consistent gloss over a wide range of curing temperatures.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprising: A) least one hydroxy-functional polyester with at least two hydroxyl groups per molecule, wherein at least one of which hydroxyl groups is a tertiary hydroxyl group, and the polyester has a number average molecular weight Mw of 200 to 5000, and contains as a structural element 10-90 wt-%, relative to the total quantity of polyester, of at least one acid ester group comprising a tertiary hydroxyl group and of the following general formula I ?wherein R1 is a single bond or a C1-C6 alkyl group, R2 and R3 mutually independently mean a C1-C4 alkyl group, B) optionally, at least one additional hydroxy-functional binder other than A) and C) at least one cross-linking agent which is capable of entering into a cross-linking reaction with the OH-groups of components A) and B.

Abstract: Methods of carrying out a reactive extrusion processes are described that include combining at least one polymer, oligomer, or combination thereof, a carbon dioxide containing fluid, and at least one reactant in an extruder to form a mixture such that the carbon dioxide containing fluid comes into intimate contact with the at least one polymer, oligomer, or combination thereof and assists in a reaction between the at least one polymer, oligomer, or combination thereof and the at least one reactant, and wherein the at least one polymer, oligomer, or combination thereof is modified upon reaction with the at least one reactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition which has an improved impact resistance while maintaining mechanical properties such as strength and rigidity. In the present invention, a thermoplastic resin (A) is mixed with a polytetrafluoroethylene-containing mixed powder (B) consisting of a polytetrafluoroethylene (b1) having a particle diameter of 10 ?m or less and an organic polymer (b2). In this case, the polytetrafluoroethylene-containing mixed powder (B) is mixed so that the amount of a polytetrafluoroethylene component is from 0.0001 to 20 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic resin (A), and a polymer having an epoxy group was used as the organic polymer (b2). The thermoplastic resin composition of the present invention can be widely used in the fields of automotive parts, electric and electronic parts, and precision instrument parts.

Abstract: The present invention is a hydrolytically modified, biodegradable polymer and a method of making a hydrolytically modifiable a biodegradable polymer. In a preferred embodiment, the invention is a method of grafting polar groups onto biodegradable polymers and modified biodegradable polymer compositions produced by the method. The polymer compositions are useful as components in flushable and degradable articles. Water-sensitive polymer blends and method of making those polymer blends are also disclosed.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a compound having a (meth)acryloyl group that is suitably used in various applications, a process for producing such compound simply and under mild conditions, and an useful photo-curable composition and aqueous photo-curable composition comprising such compound.

Abstract: Microspheres for controlled release of a bioactive agent are disclosed, and in particular, blend, cross-linkable poly(propylene fumarate) for immobilization and controlled drug delivery. The microsphere includes poly(propylene fumarate), a polymeric material other than poly(propylene fumarate) (e.g., poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)), and a bioactive agent. The bioactive agent is selected depending on the physiological effect desired. For example, in bone regeneration applications, the bioactive agent may be selected from osteoinductive agents, peptides, growth hormones, osteoconductive agents, cytokines and mixtures thereof. The bioactive agent is dispersed in the microsphere, the microsphere has a diameter in the range of 1 to 300 micrometers, the poly(propylene fumarate) and poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) are distributed in the microsphere, and the microsphere releases the bioactive agent in a sustained manner after an initial burst release.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to medical devices or pharmaceutical composition, each containing a synthetic, biodegradable, biocompatible polymer that is the reaction product of a polybasic acid or derivative thereof, a monoglyceride, and a cationic polyol.

Abstract: Monolayer packages comprised of an oxygen scavenging composition suitable for direct contact with package contents and recycle with other polyester bottles are disclosed. The oxygen scavenging composition is comprised of a modified copolymer which is comprised of predominantly polyester segments and an oxygen scavenging amount of oxygen scavenging segments. The polyester segments comprise segments derived from typical bottling and packaging polyesters such as PET and PEN. Use of these oxygen scavenging copolymers in bottles provides a clear and rigid monolayer bottle similar in appearance to unmodified polyester bottles. In a series of preferred embodiments, bottles fabricated with the oxygen scavenging copolymers of this invention are over 99 wt % PET and contain less than 50 ppb of extractable components.

Abstract: A brominated unsaturated polyester resin containing a hydroxyl value of about 35 or less and a hydroxyl acid molar ratio of about 2:1 to about 1:4. The brominated unsaturated polyester resin is prepared from a polyfunctional carboxylic acid, a monocarboxylic acid, and a polyfunctional glycol or alcohol that contains bromine under polyester esterification reaction conditions. The brominated unsaturated polyester resin can be incorporated into a resin composition that also contains vinyl monomer. The invention is also directed to a method of making a brominated unsaturated polyester resin, and to castings, coatings, and laminate panels containing cured brominated unsaturated polyester resin compositions of the invention.

Abstract: Hydroxyl group-containing polymers which comprise moieties of polyesters and of addition polymers formed from olefinically unsaturated monomers, the polyesters containing units from aliphatic cyclic or polycyclic dihydroxy or polyhydroxy compounds or diepoxy or polyepoxy compounds A and aliphatic cyclic dicarboxylic or polycarboxylic acids B and the addition polymers containing units from olefinically unsaturated alkyl esters G of aliphatic, linear, branched or cyclic olefinically unsaturated monocarboxylic and/or dicarboxylic acids, olefinically unsaturated hydroxyalkyl esters H of one of the acids specified under G, at least one further olefinically unsaturated monomer I selected from vinylaromatics, vinyl esters, halogenated monomers, unsaturated nitriles, amides or diamides of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids, vinyl ethers, and allyl ethers, and also, where appropriate, carboxylic acids J, selected from the monocarboxylic acids specified under G or dicarboxylic acids specified under G in unesterified or m

Abstract: Unsaturated polyetherester resins, and processes for making them, are described which are useful for making curable thermoset resin compositions, intermediates for curable thermoset resin compositions, fiber-reinforced polymer composites, intermediates for making skin laminates for gel coated fiber-reinforced composites and gel coated polymer laminates. The unsaturated polyetherester resins are obtainable by reacting at least one acid-terminated unsaturated polyetherester resin with at least one aromatic polyol having at least one non-primary hydroxy group to produce an unsaturated polyetherester resin at least partially end-capped with an aromatic polyol. The described processes, compositions, methods and uses improve the chemical and/or water resistance of resin compositions, particularly composite materials having a gel coat.

Abstract: This invention relates to resin-reinforced silicone compositions curable upon exposure to radiation in the electromagnetic spectrum, which compositions when cured demonstrate improved elastomeric properties, such as tensile strength, modulus and elongation. The inventive resin-reinforced silicone compositions may alternatively be rendered curable by exposure to moisture. In addition, the inventive composition may be rendered curable by exposure to radiation in the electromagnetic spectrum, and exposure to moisture. The inventive silicone compositions are particularly well suited for use in electronic conformal coating and potting applications, as well as in automotive gasketing applications, pressure sensitive adhesive applications and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed is an unsaturated polyester resin composition comprising an unsaturated polyester (A) and a polymerizable unsaturated monomer (B), wherein the “shrinkage stress upon cooling” of a cured article thereof is 17 MPa or less and the ratio of the “shrinkage stress upon cooling/elastic limit” is 1 or less. The cured article has excellent gloss retention and yellowing resistance.

Abstract: A damping resin composition is provided which includes bifunctional diacrylate or bifunctional dimethacrylate (A) expressed by the formula (1) below, and an unsaturated polyester resin (B+C) containing an unsaturated polyester (B) and a cross-linking monomer (C), and/or an epoxy acrylate resin (B′+C) containing an epoxy acrylate (B′) and a cross-linking monomer (C), wherein the bifunctional diacrylate or bifunctional dimethacrylate (A) is contained in an amount of 15 to 85% by weight, and the unsaturated polyester resin (B+C) or the epoxy acrylate resin (B′+C) or a mixture (B″+C) thereof that contains the unsaturated polyester resin (B+C) in an amount of 5 to 95% by weight and the epoxy acrylate resin (B′+C) in an amount of 95 to 5% by weight is contained in an amount of 85 to 15% by weight, the bifunctional diacrylate or bifunctional dimethacrylate (A) being expressed by: CH2=CR2CO−(R1O)n−OCOCR2=CH2  (1) wh

Abstract: The present invention relates to crosslinked polymers, synthesized through ring-opening polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated epoxides, in combination with &agr;-hydroxy acids using a hydrophilic macroinitiator, such as poly(ethylene glycol), to form substituted copolymers having ethylenically unsaturated functionality randomly distributed along the polyester polymer backbone. That copolymer is subsequently crosslinked to form a hydrogel network. More particularly, the present invention relates to the synthesis of biodegradable poly(&agr;-hydroxy acid-co-glycidyl methacrylate)-block-poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(&agr;-hydroxy acid-co-glycidyl methacrylate) copolymers, which are subsequently crosslinked to form hydrogel networks. The invention also relates to the use of these hydrogel networks in various applications, in particular, for the controlled release of drugs and proteins.

Abstract: Oxygen barrier polymer compositions exhibiting high oxygen scavenging capability suitable for extended shelf-life, packaging applications. These polymer compositions comprise at least one ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer, at least one oxidizable polydiene, and at least one metal salt catalyst. The polymer products are particularly suited to making barrier packaging articles such as monolayer or multi-layer films, sheets, tubes, pipes, thermoformed containers and coinjection/coextrusion blow molded bottles comprising PET, polyolefin or polycarbonate as structural layers. Such articles are useful in a variety of oxygen-sensitive food, beverage, pharmaceutical and health care product packaging applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of low styrene content resins prepared by first reacting an unsaturated carboxylic acid, its corresponding anhydride or mixtures thereof with a monohydric alcohol, DCPD and water and reacting the product of the first step with a polyol and optionally an oil containing unsaturation, its corresponding fatty acid or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A water-dilutable polyester resin ABCD having a mass fraction of from 1 to 10% of units derived from unsaturated cocondensed building blocks, an olefinic double bond content of from 10 to 2 000 mmol/kg, and a sulfonic acid group content of from 20 to 300 mmol/kg, modified if desired by copolymerizing olefinically unsaturated monomers in the presence of the polyester resin, a process for preparing them, and their use in particular in one-component coating compositions in combination with amino resin curatives

Abstract: This application discloses amber colored polyesters suitable for packaging food and beverages. The amber polyester compositions provide excellent blockage of UV and visible light over the wavelength ranges of from about 320-550 nm, rendering them suitable for packaging materials sensitive to ultraviolet and visible light over this wavelength range, particularly beer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of forming porous particles comprising preparing a mixture of an organic phase and an aqueous phase comprising an unsaturated polyester, a water immiscible organic solvent, at least one organic-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and initiator, subjecting said mixture to high energy emulsification, initiating crosslinking of said polyester after emulsification, removing said water immiscible organic solvent to recover porous polyester particles.

Abstract: A circuit-connecting material which is interposed between circuit electrodes facing each other and electrically connects the electrodes in the pressing direction by pressing the facing electrodes against each other; the circuit-connecting material comprising as essential components (1) a curing agent capable of generating free radicals upon heating, (2) hydroxyl-group-containing resin having a molecular weight of 10,000 or more and (3) a radical-polymerizable substance. Also provided are a circuit terminal connected structure and a circuit terminal connecting method which make use of such a material.

Abstract: Powder coating composition for automotive exterior coatings with compatibility with other coatings and resistance to yellowing include a film-forming material such as a polyepoxide and an acid-functional crosslinker that is a reaction product of 1,3,5-tris(2-hdyroxyethyl)isocyanurate and a cyclic anhydride.

Abstract: The invention provides a biodegradable polymer composition comprising a biodegradable polymer and a phenol-containing compound mixed with the polymer. The phenol-containing compound is present in the biodegradable polymer at an amount sufficient to slow the degradation rate of the biodegradable polymer. The invention also pertains to a method for slowing the degradation rate of a biodegradable polymer.

Abstract: Heat-shrinkable polyester films, each having a heat shrinkability of 30% or higher after treatment in hot water at 85° C. for 10 seconds in the main shrinkage direction of the film, and 10% or lower after treatment in hot water at 85° C. for 10 seconds in a direction perpendicular to the main shrinkage direction of the film, the resistance to tear propagation in the direction perpendicular to the main shrinkage direction after the film has been shrunk at 10% in the main shrinkage direction of the film being 1500 mN or smaller, exhibit excellent shrinkage finish with only rare occurrence of wrinkles, shrinkage spots and strains by shrinkage and have excellent cut properties along perforations; therefore, these films are suitable for full labels on bottles, particularly for full labels on PET bottles.

Abstract: A network consisting essentially of poly(propylene fumarate) cross linked with diacrylate and a method for making same.

Abstract: A polymer network formed by crosslinking poly(propylene fumarate) with a fumarate derivative. The fumarate derivative is one in which the PPF is soluble, is preferably an alkyl fumarate, and is more preferably selected from the group consisting of diethyl fumarate, dimethyl fumarate, methyl ethyl fumarate, diisopropyl fumarate, and dibutyl fumarate. The network can be formed by photo-crosslinking and can be porous. In some embodiments, the poly(propylene fumarate) and the fumarate derivative are each present in an amount effective to produce a polymeric network useful for in vivo applications. The network can be formed from an injectable, in situ crosslinkable composite formulation, or can be prefabricated from a crosslinkable composite formulation such as stereolithography, rapid prototyping, injection molding, and extrusion molding.

Abstract: A UV curable powder coating composition having a binder containing A) 60-90% by weight of at least one amorphous urethane acrylate and B) 10-40% by weight of at least one crystalline urethane acrylate; and having an auxiliary, crosslinks to form a light- and weather-stable paint film that possesses excellent gloss.