Abstract: Miscible blends of epoxy-extended polyetherester resins and commercial polymer resins are disclosed. Thermosets from the resin blends offer high-performance physical properties at a reduced cost compared with that of commercial high-performance resins. The thermosets have improved physical properties, including excellent water resistance, compared with many commercial systems. Resin blends of the invention are readily thickened, and are thus useful for SMC applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing nondispersing (meth)acrylic esters containing urethane groups, comprising a) reacting at least one hydroxyl-containing compound with (meth)acrylic acid in a solvent, to form an ester; b) removing the solvent and optionally a part of unreacted (meth) acrylic acid; c) reacting the mixture resulting from stage a) or b) with at least one epoxy-functional compound in an amount corresponding to the acid number of the mixture; and d) reacting the mixture resulting from stage c) with at least one compound containing isocyanate groups, and such esters obtainable in this way, and radiation-curable coating compositions comprising said esters, and a process for preparing these coating compositions.

Abstract: A thermosetting, one package, waterborne coating composition comprising a hydroxy functional polymer and a tris(alkoxycarbonylamino) is described. The coating composition can optionally include carboxyl-functional resin components and can be clear or pigmented. Preferred embodiments of the present coating compositions include one or more catalysts selected from Brönsted or Lewis acids, tertiary amine bases, ammonium salts of Lewis acids, organo-tin compounds or metal chelating agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic or dermatological compositions capable of being applied to the skin, the keratinous fibers, the nails, the semimucous membranes and/or the mucous membranes, and which includes a dendritic polyester polymer having terminal hydroxyl functional groups or the combination of such a polymer with a film-forming polymer. It also relates to methods of cosmetic or dermatological treatment using these compositions as well as the use of the compositions for the preparation of dermatological or cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a bonded assembly made of a magnesium containing metal comprising at least about 25% by weight magnesium, a thermoplastic elastomer, and an adhesive between the magnesium containing metal and the thermoplastic elastomer, the adhesive comprising from about 20% to about 99% by weight of a polymeric material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antiwrinkle composition that includes, in a physiologically acceptable medium: a dispersion of a film-forming polymeric system containing at least one polymer capable of forming a film permeable to water vapor, having a Young's modulus ranging from 108 to 1010 N/m2 and producing, after application at a concentration of 7% in water and then drying, a retraction of the isolated stratum corneum greater than 1% at a temperature of 30° C. and a relative humidity of 40%, and a dendritic polyester polymer having terminal hydroxyl functional groups.

Abstract: Block copolyestercarbonates may be prepared by first conducting a reaction between at least one of resorcinol or an alkyl- or haloresorcinol and at least one aromatic dicarboxylic acid dichloride, preferably isophthaloyl dichloride, terephthaloyl dichloride or a mixture thereof, to produce a hydroxy-terminated polyester intermediate, and then conducting a reaction of the intermediate with a carbonate precursor, preferably in the presence of a dihydroxy compound such as bisphenol A. The products have excellent physical properties, including a high degree of weatherability. They may be blended with other polymers such as polycarbonates, poly(alkylene dicarboxylates), polyarylates, polyetherimides, and addition polymers to improve the weatherability thereof.

Abstract: A polyester is provided which facilitates the separation of blood into light and heavy phases via centrifugation in a blood collection vessel. The polyester is useful as a component of a partitioning composition formulated to have appropriate specific gravity to be positioned intermediate the light and heavy blood phases during centrifugation. The polyester composition can be prepared with relative ease compared to prior art polyesters useful in blood partitioning compositions. The polyesters of this invention comprise a dicarboxylic acid member, a polymeric fatty acid, a diol member and a moiety having at least one polymerizable carbon-carbon double bond and at least one functional group capable of reacting with the ends of the polyester chain. The polyesters have a lower viscosity when synthesized and are later cured to increase their viscosity to the desired level.

Abstract: Low molar mass polyester polyols having a weight-average molar mass M, of not more than 2000 g/mol, with hydroxyl numbers of from 80 to 300 mg/g and acid numbers of from 5 to 35 mg/g, comprising the stated mole fractions (in %=mol/100 mol) of structural units derived from: a) from 1 to 45% of aliphatic polycyclic polyhydroxy compounds having at least two hydroxyl groups per molecule, b) from 5 to 50% of branched aliphatic acyclic dihydroxy compounds, c) from 30 to 50% of aliphatic cyclic polycarboxylic acids, d) from 0 to 30% of aliphatic acyclic or monocyclic polyhydroxy compounds having three or more hydroxyl groups per molecule, and e) from 0 to 10% of polyfunctional compounds selected from aliphatic linear and monocyclic dihydroxy compounds, aliphatic linear and branched dicarboxylic acids, aromatic dicarboxylic acids and polycaboxylic acids having three or more carboxyl groups per molecule, and also f) from 0 to 10% of monofunctional units selected from monocarboxylic acids and monoalcohols,

Abstract: A fluoropolymer article containing functionalized fluoropolymer is reinforced with fibrous liquid-crystal polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to fibers, particularly binder fibers, made from copolyesters and the copolyesters themselves. The copolyesters of the invention are generally formed from a glycol component containing 1,3- or 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol and ethylene glycol and at least one dicarboxylic acid component. Such copolyesters may be formed into a variety of products, especially binder fibers for nonwoven fabrics, textile and industrial yarns, and composites.

Abstract: In a process for the preparation of an aqueous polymer dispersion by the free radical aqueous emulsion polymerization method, the polymerization is carried out in the presence of frozen micelles of amphiphilic substances.

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: Mixtures of low molar mass polyester polyols having a weight-average molar mass Mw of not more than 2000 g/mol, with hydroxyl numbers of from 80 to 300 mg/g and acid numbers of from 5 to 35 mg/g, comprising structural units derived from aliphatic polycyclic polyhydroxy compounds having at least two hydroxyl groups per molecule, branched aliphatic acyclic dihydroxy compounds, aliphatic cyclic polycarboxylic acids, aliphatic acyclic or monocyclic polyhydroxy compounds having three or more hydroxyl groups per molecule, and polyfunctional compounds selected from aliphatic linear and monocyclic dihydroxy compounds, aliphatic linear and branched dicarboxylic acids, aromatic dicarboxylic acids and polycarboxylic acids having three or more carboxyl groups per molecule, and also monofunctional units selected from monocarboxylic acids and monoalcohols, and acrylic copolymers made by radically initiated polymerisation in the presence of cyclic compounds that can react with hydroxy or acid functional comonomers can be us

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a foamed article having a foam density of less than 180 kg/m3 and an average cell diameter of less than 1.5 mm comprising the extrusion of a molten semi-crystalline thermoplastic resin composition in the presence of a foaming agent, with the semi-crystalline thermoplastic resin composition comprising a polymeric epoxide containing at least two epoxide groups being a copolymer of a monomer mixture comprising at least one C10 to C18-olefin and at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound comprising an epoxide group. The process results in the preparation of foamed articles having a regular and homogeneous structure. Another advantage of the present invention is that it is not necessary anymore to add a compound of Group Ia, IIa, or IIIa of the Periodic Table, such as LiCl, to the extrusion process.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin having such a sufficient heat shock resistance that it is unbroken by common temperature changes and also exhibiting an excellent flame resistance when applied to an insert molded article, which is obtained by blending a thermoplastic polyester resin (A) with 1-25% by weight to the total amount of the composition of an impact resistance giving agent (B), 1-50% by weight to the total amount of the composition of an inorganic filler (C), 1-25% by weight to the total amount of the composition of a flame retardant (D) and 0.1-10% by weight to the total amount of the composition of an aromatic polyvalent carboxylate (E).

Abstract: A bridging agent for improving the bond between incompatible component layers of laminates comprising one or more N-substituted melamine compounds. The bridging agent is comprised of an N-substituted melamine, an N-substituted melamine formaldehyde resin, a hybrid N-substituted melamine resin, or mixtures of these resins. The bridging agent improves bonding between laminate layers known not to bond well together such as between a styrenated polyester top coat and a melamine impregnating resin. As a result of improving the bond between the incompatible component layers, the bridging agent improves the blister resistance and cove forming characteristics of the laminate. The bridging agent can be used to improve bonding both with and without an overlay paper layer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the production of masterbatches which contain short fibres or pulps and which may be used for the production of polymer compositions or rubber compositions.

Abstract: A bioerodible cement system, which, upon mixing of the system parts, forms a cured bioerodible cement, said system comprising a first part comprising a first bioerodible polymer capable of producing acidic products upon hydrolytic degradation; and a second part comprising a second bioerodible scaffolding polymer which upon crosslinking provides a biopolymeric scaffolding or internal reinforcement for said cured cement is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the second bioerodible polymer comprises polypropylene fumarate (PPF), which is cross-linked during curing, desirably by a vinyl monomer such as vinyl pyrrolidone (VP) to form the biopolymeric scaffolding which provides the cured cement with dimensional and geometric stability.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyester/vinyl dioxolane based coating compositions containing no or essentially no volatile organic components. Oligomers for forming the coating compositions of the present invention are vinyl dioxolane end-capped polyester oligomers.

Abstract: Novel polyfunctional glyoxylated compounds and compositions containing the same are disclosed which are particularly suitable for use as crosslinking components in curable compositions and also find use in imparting wet adhesion properties to water-based paints and coatings. A process for preparing novel polyfunctional glyoxylated compounds is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing (meth)acrylic acid esters by1) reacting hydroxyl group-containing polyethers, polyesters or polyester ethers with (meth)acrylic acid in the presence of an acid esterification catalyst and a solvent to form (meth)acrylic acid esters, and2) reacting the acid esterification catalyst acid and unreacted (meth)acrylic acid with a compound containing two or more epoxide groups in the presence of the solvent used in step 1).

Abstract: A coating formulation comprises (A) a base polyester consisting of the copolymerization product of at least one aliphatic, cycloaliphatic and/or aromatic polybasic acid and/or anhydride thereof or at least one hydroxycarboxylic acid or derivative thereof and at least one diol, and (B) an additive polyester resin prepared by condensing at least one unsaturated dicarboxylic acid and optionally at least one saturated dicarboxylic acid monomer with at least one diol and/or triol, wherein the proportion of unsaturated additive polyester to base polyester ranges from 0.1-15 parts to 99.9-85 parts.

Abstract: The invention relates to amorphous and crystalline fibers, particularly binder fibers, made from polyesters and the polyesters themselves. The polyesters of the invention are generally formed from a glycol component, such as a five carbon glycol, and a dicarboxylic acid component. The polyesters may be formed into a variety of products, for example fibers, composites and other molded articles. Preferably the polyesters are binder fibers for nonwovens, textile and industrial yarns and fabrics.

Abstract: A latex composition for hair care containing a hybrid-graft copolymer of a sulfopolyester and an acid-functional polymer segment. The acid-functional polymer segment is formed from at least one acid-functional monomer, at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and at least one amide-containing monomer. Such compositions exhibit superior curl retention even at high humidity.

Abstract: The invention relates to fibers, particularly binder fibers, made from copolyesters and the copolyesters themselves. The copolyesters of the invention are generally formed from 1,3- or 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, ethylene glycol and isophthalic acid or esters thereof and at least one dicarboxylic acid selected from terephthalic acid, naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, 1,3- or 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid or esters thereof. Such copolyesters may be formed into a variety of products, especially binder fibers for nonwoven fabrics, textile and industrial yarns, and composites.

Abstract: A polyester resin comprising a polyester resin chip (A) and a polyester resin fine particle (B) which has the same composition as the (A) and which passes through a 10.5 mesh screen in a proportion of 0.1-300 ppm, wherein a cyclic trimer increases in a proportion of not more than 0.30 wt % upon melting at a temperature of 290.degree. C. for 60 minutes; a polyester resin characterized in that a cyclic trimer increases in a proportion of not more than 0.30 wt % upon melting at a temperature of 290.degree. C. for 60 minutes, and the contents of Na, Ca, Mg and/or Si in the polyeser resin is 0.001-5 ppm and the total of these contents is not more than 10 ppm; and production methods thereof.

Abstract: A branched radial block copolymer including the reaction product of a dendritic macromolecular initiator, and one or more chain extending monomers.

Abstract: A fire resistant thermosetting resin composite formulation comprising an effective amount of a flame suppressant additive. The thermosetting resin used in the formulation can be a polyester resin. The flame suppressant additive is a polyvinyl chloride powder which may be obtained as a reaction product of an emulsion polymerization, or alternatively, it may be obtained from recycled products containing significant amounts of polyvinyl chloride. The additive can be used in an amount of from 1% by weight to about 75% by weight based on the amount of an inorganic filler material that may be present in the formulation.

Abstract: Disclosed are polymeric plasticizers of the formula (1)R.sup.a --C(O)--(O--G--OC(O)--(CH.sub.2).sub.4-12 --C(O)).sub.1-12 --O--G--O--C(O)--R.sup.b (1)wherein R.sup.a and R.sup.b are each C.sub.2 -C.sub.22 straight saturated alkyl groups, and wherein each G group is 1,2-propanediyl or 2-methylpropane-1,3-diyl such that both types of G groups are present in a ratio to each other of 3:1 to 1:3.

Abstract: Polyfunctional ethylenically unsaturated polyureas, polythiocarbamateureas, and polyurethaneureas comprise (a) at least one segment derived from an aspartic ester polyamine; and (b) at least one polycarbonate, polyether, or polyester segment. The polyfunctional polymers are useful in preparing curable coatings, films, and articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coating compositions comprising(A) at least one component which contains hydroxyl groups, consisting of at least one polyacrylate resin which contains hydroxyl groupsand(B) at least one crosslinking agent,characterized in thatan aromatic carboxylic acid or of an anhydride is added to component (A) after its preparation or to the coating composition.

Abstract: A partially or fully cured thermosetting product which includes a cured and molded product of a thermosetting composition. The composition includes 70% to 99% by weight of at least one thermosetting resin or compound and 1% to 30% by weight of at least one toughening agent. The toughening agent is at least one hyperbranched dendritic macromolecule formed of ester units, optionally in combination with ether units.

Abstract: Low molar mass polyester polyols having a weight-average molar mass M.sub.

Abstract: Compositions for scavenging oxygen are disclosed. These compositions comprise condensation copolymers comprising predominantly polyester segments and an oxygen scavenging amount of polyolefin oligomer segments. The polyester segments comprise segments derived from typical bottling and packaging polyesters such as PET and PEN. The copolymers are preferably formed by transesterification during reactive extrusion and typically comprise about 0.5 to about 12 wt % of polyolefin oligomer segments. The copolycondensates are capable of absorbing at least 0.4 cc of oxygen per gram of copolymer in the solid state at ambient temperatures and are typically used as layers in films, liners, cups, wraps, bottles, etc. Use of these oxygen scavenging compositions in bottles provides a clear and rigid bottle similar in appearance to unmodified polyester bottles. In a series of preferred embodiments, bottles fabricated with the oxygen scavenging copolycondensates of this invention are over 99.

Abstract: The present invention describes a polyoxaester copolymers containing amines and/or amido groups and blends thereof with other polymers that may be used to produce surgical devices such as sutures, sutures with attached needles, molded devices, and the like. The polyoxaesters copolymer of the present invention is formed from a first divalent repeating unit of formula IA:[--C(O)--R.sub.30 --C(O)--] IAa second divalent repeating unit of the formula IB:[O--C(O)--C(R.sub.1)(R.sub.2)--O--(R.sub.3)--O--C(R.sub.1)(R.sub.2)--C(O)-- ]Iand a third repeating unit of the formula:[--O--R.sub.12 --].sub.U, XVIand optionally a fourth repeating unit with a formula selected from the group consisting of:[--O--R.sub.4 --].sub.A, II[--O--R.sub.5 --C(O)--].sub.B, III([--O--R.sub.5 --C(O)].sub.P --O--).sub.L G XIand combinations thereof wherein R.sub.12 contains an internal amine or internal amide group.

Abstract: A bioerodible polymeric semi-IPN alloy which comprises a first bioerodible polymer capable of producing acidic products upon hydrolytic degradation; a second bioerodible polymer, which provides a biopolymeric scaffolding or internal reinforcement; and optionally a buffering compound that buffers the acidic products within a desired pH range. In a preferred embodiment, the second bioerodible polymer comprises polypropylene fumarate (PPF), which is cross-linked, desirably by a vinyl monomer such as vinyl pyrrolidone (VP) to form the biopolymeric scaffolding which provides the semi-IPN with dimensional and geometric stability.

Abstract: Biodegradable polyether esters are obtained by reacting a mixture of(a1) from 95 to 99.9% by weight of polyether ester obtained by reacting(b1) a mixture comprising20-95 mol % of adipic acid or ester-forming derivatives thereof or mixtures thereof,5-80 mol % of terephthalic acid or ester-forming derivatives thereof or mixtures thereof, and0-5 mol % of a compound which contains sulfonate groups, and(b2) a mixture of dihydroxy compounds,(a2) from 0.1 to 5% by weight of a divinyl ether C1 and(a3) from 0 to 5 mol %, based on component (b1) from the preparation of P1, of compound D,and other biodegradable polymers and thermoplastic molding compositions, processes for the preparation thereof, the use thereof for producing biodegradable moldings, and adhesives, biodegradable moldings, foams and blends with starch obtainable from the polymers and molding compositions according to the invention.

Abstract: A polyester having a hydroxyl value of at least 30 mg KOH/g and a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of preferably from 1,000 to 500,000 and prepared by polycondensation of a polycarboxylic acid ingredient predominantly comprised of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid and a polyhydric alcohol ingredient predominantly comprised of a hindered alcohol. This polyester is suitable for modifying a resinous or rubbery polymer.

Abstract: Novel polyfunctonal glyoxylated compounds and compositions containing the same are disclosed which are particularly suitable for use as crosslinking components in curable compositions and also find use in imparting wet adhesion properties to water-based paints and coatings. A process for preparing novel polyfunctional glyoxylated compounds is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to particulate concentrate compositions formed by intercalation of a polymer polymerizing component into the galleries of a layered inorganic cation exchange composition initially in proton exchanged form and to the use of the particulate concentrates for the preparation of cured polymer-inorganic nanolayer hybrid composite compositions. The polymer polymerizing component comprising the particulate concentrate contains a basic group for reaction with the protons of the inorganic cation exchanger. Also, the polymer polymerizing component contains a functional group for polymerization reaction with a polymer precursor, a mixture of polymer precursors, or a polymer melt which is introduced into the galleries of the inorganic cation exchanger and reacts with the polymer polymerizing component to form a cured polymer-inorganic nanolayer hybrid composite.

Abstract: A remoistenable hot melt adhesive composition comprising (i) 25 to 80% by weight of a sulfonated polyester;(ii) 3 to 40% by weight of an anionic or cationic plasticizer;(iii) 0 to 40% by weight of a polar tackifier;(iv) 0 to 3% by weight of an antioxidant; and(v) 10 to 35% by weight of a polar wax; and(vi) optionally 0 to 30% nonionic plasticizer, wherein the total of (i)-(vi) to equal 100% by weight.

Abstract: A polytrimethylene terephthalate composition containing about 0.1 to about 5 wt % of a polyketone can be injection molded at a low temperature and rapid molding time.

Abstract: Polyesterdiols having low viscosities of less than 3500 cps, high content of non-volatile matter in excess of 96 wt %, and narrow molecular weight distribution of less than about 1.4 are prepared by esterification of one or more aliphatic dicarboxylic acids or ester derivatives thereof using at least a 1.5 molar excess of one or more aliphatic diols until an acid number of less than 20 is achieved, and stripping excess diol from the polyesterdiol reaction product. Where esterification catalyst is used, catalyst is substantially removed prior to stripping excess unreacted diol from polyesterdiol reaction product. The polyesterdiols so produced are useful as (i) curable components in thermosettable resin compositions, particularly compositions essentially free of volatile organic solvent and also containing a crosslinking agent and a reactive hardening agent: and/or (ii) useful as coatings, paints and adhesives, providing coatings with very low content of volatile organic compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a waterborne coating composition which includes a polymeric film-forming resin. The polymeric film-forming resin includes a dispersion of polymeric microparticles prepared by forming, in aqueous medium, a mixture of: (a) an unsaturated, substantially hydrophobic polyester component, and (b) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer component. With various hydrophobic polyesters, the ethylenically unsaturated monomer component of the polymeric film-forming resin includes: (a) an acrylamide or methacrylamide with N-methylol or N-alkoxymethyl functionality, (b) an alpha-beta ethylenically unsaturated compound with carboxyl functionality, and (c) an alpha-beta ethylenically unsaturated compound with no additional reactive functionality. Such a waterborne coating composition has a low V.O.C., provides added stiffness, does not block, and can be applied in such a manner that it does not substantially mask the texture of the nonwoven fabrics and/or textiles over which it is applied.

Abstract: An ink that contains a vehicle, a colorant and a sulphonated polyester terminated with acrylic acid groups, methacrylic acid groups, or mixture thereof.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an esterification product comprises reacting a polyfunctional organic acid or anhydride and a cyclic organic carbonate compound in the presence of a catalyst to form an esterification product. The catalyst comprises a quaternary ammonium salt and a component selected from the group consisting of a metal, a salt of a metal, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Process for the production of preoriented filaments from polyester-based polymer mixtures by spinning the polymer mixtures with a draw-off speed v of at least 2500 m/min, a second amorphous, thermoplastically processable copolymer having a glass transition temperature of more than 100.degree. C. being added to the polyester, wherein the ratio of the melt viscosity of the copolymer to the melt viscosity of the polyester is 1:1 to 10:1, in that the amount of copolymer added to the polyester is at least 0.05 wt.

Abstract: A resin composition curable through a Michael reaction between (a) a component having a plurality of .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturate carbonyl groups and (b) a component having a plurality of activated methylene group in the presence of a catalyst is disclosed. The activated methylene component is a polymer of an asymmetric malonate ester in which one of carboxyl groups is esterified with an alkanol while the other carboxyl group is esterified with hydroxyalkyl (meth) acrylate or polyoxyalkylene glycol mono(meth)acrylate.

Abstract: A general approach to making water-resistant polyetherester resins and thermosets is disclosed. In one aspect, an unsaturated polyetherester resin prepared by inserting a carboxylic acid derivative into a polyether is co-cured with a vinyl monomer and a di- or polyisocyanate to give a water-resistant, thermoset that has excellent dimensional stability, flexibility, and strength properties. Processes for making low-viscosity resins that give thermosets with good water resistance are also described. In one process, an unsaturated polyetherester resin intermediate reacts with a mono-functional isocyanate or fatty alcohol to produce an easy-to-formulate, low-viscosity, low-molecular-weight capped resin.