Abstract: An improved carboxyl-group-containing polyester resin composition as described of an aromatic carboxylic acid and an aliphatic diol having the following combination of properties: (a) an acid number between 10 and 26 mg KOH/g, (b) a hydroxyl number that is smaller than 15 mg KOH/g, (c) a theoretical number-average molecular weight between 4,500 and 12,500 and (d) a glass transition temperature between 40 and 85.degree. C.

Abstract: Powder coatings and a powder composition having a valuable combination of characteristics are described, composed of a homogeneous mixture of between 1.9 and 9.0 wt. % of a diglycidyl phthalate and between 91.0 and 98.1 wt. % of a polyester, wherein said polyester has (a) an acid number between 10 and 30 mg KOH/g, (b) a hydroxyl number less than 15 mg KOH/g, (c) a theoretical number-average molecular weight between 3,750 and 12,500 and (d) a glass transition temperature between 48.degree. and 85.degree. C.

Abstract: A polymer blend which is capable of exhibiting an anisotropic melt phase, improved processability characteristics, and the ability to form shaped articles having satisfactory mechanical properties is provided. The polymer blend comprises approximately 5 to approximately 75 percent by weight, based upon the total weight of the blend, of a sulfone polymer which is selected from the group consisting of polyether sulfone having recurring units of the formula ##STR1## polysulfone having recurring units of the formula ##STR2## a mixture of the above sulfone polymers, and approximately 25 to approximately 95 percent by weight, based upon the total weight of the blend, of a melt processable wholly aromatic polyester which is capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase apart from the blend.

Abstract: A polyester compound has an average molecular weight of 700 to 3000 and is modified with epsilon-caprolactone. It is prepared from (a) epsilon-caprolactone or omega-hydroxycaproic acid, (b) an aliphatic diol component, (c) an aromatic or aliphatic polybasic carboxylic component and (d) an aromatic monocarboxyl to terminate each polymer chain.

Abstract: An improved process for producing a polymer blend which exhibits an anisotropic melt phase and is capable of forming shaped articles having satisfactory mechanical properties (e.g. tensile strength, flexural strength, and Izod impact strength) is provided. The process comprises the steps of (a) post-polymerizing a melt processable wholly aromatic polyester which is capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase apart from the blend and (b) subsequently intimately mixing together approximately 85 to 95 percent by weight of the wholly aromatic polyester and approximately 5 to 15 percent by weight of a polyalkylene terephthalate. Accordingly, the wholly aromatic polyester which is capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase serves as the continuous phase in the resulting blend.

Abstract: Novel copolymers are prepared by the interaction of low or high molecular weight polyarylates, such as bisphenol A-isophthalate-terephthalate polyarylates, or bisphenol A-isophthalate-terephthalate-carbonate polyarylates and a high molecular weight diprimary dialcohol polyester polymer, such as polyethylene terephthalate polymer. The resulting copolymers are transparent and tough. They maintain their dimensional stability over a wide range of temperature from 75.degree.-175.degree. C., are soluble in chlorinated solvents, and have one glass transition point.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing a polyarylate having a reduced viscosity of from about 0.1 to greater than 1.0 dl/gm comprising the following steps:(a) reacting an acid anhydride derived from an acid containing from 2 to 8 carbon atoms with at least one dihydric phenol to form the corresponding diester; and(b) reacting said diester with at least one aromatic dicarboxylic acid at a temperature sufficient to form the polyarylate, wherein the improvement comprises carrying out said process in the presence of a particular solid adsorbent.

Abstract: A process for the production of polyesterpolycarbonate is described, which comprises reacting an aqueous alkaline solution of dihydric phenol and an organic solvent solution of acid chloride to prepare polyester oligomer, mixing chloroformate group-containing polycarbonate oligomer with the polyester oligomer, and polycondensing the polyester oligomer and the polycarbonate oligomer to form the polyesterpolycarbonate.

Abstract: A polymeric material which is capable of forming high modulus, biaxially orientable structures of a cholesteric mesophase, wherein said polymeric material comprises an optically active monomer which is condensation co-polymerized with at least one p-phenylene containing monomer which is itself capable of forming a polymer exhibiting a nematic mesophase, or which is capable of being copolymerized with a second monomer to form a nematic mesophase, or which is capable of being copolymerized with racemic mixture of said optically active monomers to form a nematic mesophase, wherein the resulting copolymer is characterized by a degree of inflexibility sufficient to form a mesophase and wherein said optically active monomer is present in said polymer after copolymerization in an amount sufficient to impart optical activity to said polymer sufficient to form a cholesteric mesophase.

Abstract: A low shrink unsaturated polyester based upon propylene glycol terephthalate reacted with a dibasic acid or anhydrides thereof and glycols and mixing the polyester with a filler, fibrous reinforcing agent and catalyst.

Abstract: Novel copolymers are prepared by the interaction of low or high molecular weight polyarylates, such as bisphenol A-isophthalate-terephthalate polyarylates, or bisphenol A-isophthalate-terephthalate-carbonate polyarylates and a high molecular weight diprimary dialcohol polyester polymer, such as polyethylene terephthalate polymer. The resulting copolymers are transparent and tough. They maintain their dimensional stability over a wide range of temperature from 75.degree.-175.degree. C., are soluble in chlorinated solvents, and have one glass transition point.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition having improved impact strength is provided, the composition comprising a thermoplastic resin selected from (i)a poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate)in combination with a poly(ethylene terephthalate)resin, mineral-filled, or (ii) a poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate) co-aromatic/aliphatic polyester, reinforced and/or mineral-filled, and a minor, effective amount of a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate or a terpolymer of ethylene, vinyl acetate and methacrylic and/or acrylic acid.

Abstract: This invention relates to an unsaturated polyester resin containing from about 1.5 .times.10.sup.-3 to 1.5.times.10.sup.-2 ether group per gram of resin and having a viscosity of from about 6 to 20 poise measured at 20.degree. C. on a 60% by weight solution thereof in styrene, comprising the condensation reaction product of at least one dibasic acid or corresponding anhydride, at least one of which is a polyol and at least one of which is a saturated linear ether alcohol containing at least one ether group; preimpregnated materials comprising said resin; and to the methods of making such resin.

Abstract: A polymer blend which is capable of exhibiting an anisotropic melt phase, improved processability characteristics, and the ability to form molded articles having satisfactory mechanical properties is provided. The polymer blend comprises approximately 5 to approximately 95 percent by weight, based upon the total weight of the blend, of a polyarylene sulfide and approximately 5 to approximately 95 percent by weight, based upon the total weight of the blend, of a melt processable wholly aromatic polyester which is capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase apart from the blend. Blend compositions containing high concentrations of wholly aromatic polyester (i.e., at least 60 percent by weight wholly aromatic polyester) can be used to form fibers and films.

Abstract: An unsaturated polyester resin composition comprises an unsaturated polyester resin, an unsaturated monomer capable of reacting with the unsaturated polyester to form cross-linkages, and a colorant-thickener dispersion that comprises (a) 20% to 50% by weight of a thickener comprising a Group II-A metal oxide or hydroxide, 5% to 20% by weight of a pigment component, and 30% to 75% by weight of an unsaturated polyester vehicle that comprises 80% to 98% by weight of at least one unsaturated polyester that is the product of the reaction of a dicarboxylic acid component containing 80 to 90 mole % of at least one unsaturated aliphatic dicarboxylic acid having 4 to 8 carbon atoms and 10 to 20 mole % of at least one saturated aromatic dicarboxylic acid with an alcohol component containing 40 to 60 mole % of at least one glycol having 2 to 6 carbon atoms and 40 to 60 mole % of at least one monohydric alcohol having 6 to 12 carbon atoms, in the amount of 0.4 mole to 0.

Abstract: A polyester resin composition comprises(a) an unsaturated polyester resin,(b) an unsaturated monomer capable of reacting with the unsaturated polyester resin to form cross-linkages, and(c) a thickening agent that comprises(1) 25% to 70% by weight of a Group II-A metal oside or hydroxide and(2) 30% to 75% by weight of an unsaturated polyester vehicle comprising an unsaturated polyester that is the product of the reaction of a dicarboxylic acid component that contains at least one unsaturated aliphatic dicarboxylic acid and at least one saturated aromatic dicarboxylic acid with an alcohol component that contains at least one glycol and at least one monohydric alcohol.

Abstract: A thickening agent for unsaturated polyester resin compositions comprises(a) 25% to 70% by weight of a Group II-A metal oxide or hydroxide and(b) 30% to 75% by weight of an unsaturated polyester vehicle comprising(1) 50% to 100% by weight of an unsaturated polyester that is the product of the reaction of a dicarboxylic acid component that contains at least one unsaturated aliphatic dicarboxylic acid and at least one saturated aromatic dicarboxlyic acid with an alcohol component that contains at least one glycol and at least one monohydric alcohol and(2) 0-50% by weight of an unsaturated monomer capable of reacting with the unsaturated polyer to form cross-linkages.

Abstract: Polyesterionomers having the structure ##STR1## wherein G.sup.1 represents a straight or branched chain alkylene having about 2 to 12 carbon atoms, or, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene, cycloalkylenebis(oxyalkylene) or cycloalkylenedialkylene;G.sup.

Abstract: Novel polyester diols are described containing aliphatically saturated divalent diacyl moieties and olefinially unsaturated divalent diacyl moieties in a mole ratio of 0.25:1 to 3:1; and divalent dioxy moieties which are linear and/or branched, preferably divalent branched dioxy moieties and divalent linear dioxy moieties in a mole ratio of 0.3:1 to 3:1, the diacyl moieties being bonded through ester linkage to the dioxy moieties in a mole ratio of at least 1.75 dioxy moieties per diacyl moiety, wherein the polyester diol is end-blocked essentially only by alcoholic hydroxyl groups and has an acid number of less than 3. The novel polyester diols are highly useful in the production of polyurethane/vinyl polymer copolymers by reaction with polyisocyanates and polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomers.

Abstract: Molding compositions comprising terminally unsaturated polyesters, vinyl or vinylidene compounds copolymerizable therewith and elastomeric polymers have an excellent impact strength and a good heat distortion temperature, strength and rigidity.

Abstract: Block polymers containing an hydroxyalkyl phthalate ester as one of the constituent blocks and a copolymer of tetrahydrofuran and one or more alkylene oxides as one or more of the other constituent blocks are useful in preparing polyurethanes and polyesters.

Abstract: This invention relates to a thermoplastic polymeric composition which comprises a glass fiber-filled polybutylene terephthalate and which contains as an improvement a warp-inhibiting amount of a polymeric additive consisting of a linear aromatic substantially halogen-free polyester consisting of a bisphenol monomer residue and a dicarboxylic acid monomer residue and having a relatively low intrinsic viscosity. The compositions exhibit substantially diminished warpage on molding without a deleterious effect on the other properties of the glass fiber-filled polybutylene terephthalate. Preferred compositions of the invention also exhibit enhanced tensile strength compared to comparable pure glass fiber-filled polybutylene terephthalate.

Abstract: A high temperature capability, water soluble polyester resin solution is made by esterifying an admixture comprising: an organic, aliphatic dihydric alcohol, an organic, polycarboxylic acid containing major portions of aromatic tricarboxylic acid, an organic, aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, and tris (2 hydroxy alkyl) isocyanurate; and then adding an amount of organic solvent effective to provide a solution; wherein the esterification is continued until the acid value drops to between about 35 to about 45 and wherein the mole ratio of OH/COOH=1.1 to 2.0.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition containing in admixture a water soluble polyester, a water soluble orthoamic acid diamine and minor amounts of other water soluble polymeric coating materials. The water soluble orthoamic acid diamine is prepared by reacting in a suitable solvent for at least one reactant, an aromatic diamine and an aromatic dianhydride with the reactants in the molar ratio of m/(m-1) respectively, where m has a value between 2 and about 7. The diamine is dissolved in a solvent and the dianhydride is slowly added to the solution to form the orthoamic acid diamine. The reaction is carried out at a temperature below that at which imidization occurs. The reaction product may then be made water soluble by the addition of a volatile base such as ammonia or a volatile amine. Water solutions of polyester resins and the orthoamic acid diamine are utilized to produce coatings on substrates such as magnet wire.

Abstract: Novel thermoplastic copolyesters useful in fibers, films and molding resins are prepared by the transesterfication of (a) straight or branched chain poly(1,4-butylene terephthalates) and (b) a polyester of (i) a cycloaliphatic 1,2-dicarboxylic acid or a derivative thereof, etc., and (ii) 1,4-butanediol. Compositions comprising the new copolymers with high molecular weight poly(1,4-butylene terephthalates) and with reinforcing agents are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for preparing a water-soluble alkyd resin, which comprises(1) reacting(i) at least one of(a) a 1,2-epoxyalkane containing 6 to 28 carbon atoms,(b) a straight-chain internal epoxyalkane containing 6 to 20 carbon atoms,(c) a mixture of one or more of the 1,2-epoxyalkane (a) and/or the internal epoxyalkane (b), or(d) a mixture of one or more of the 1,2-epoxyalkane (a) and/or the internal epoxyalkane (b) and an unsaturated fatty acid containing 12 to 18 carbon atoms in a molar ratio of about 4:1 to about 2:1 of the 1,2-epoxyalkane (a) and/or the internal epoxyalkane (b) to the unsaturated fatty acid;with(ii) at least one of(a') an aromatic carboxyl compound selected from the group consisting essentially of phthalic anhydride, isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, an ester of isophthalic acid and an ester of terephthalic acid,(b') a mixture of two or more of the aromatic carboxyl compounds (a'), or(c') a mixture of one or more of the aromatic carboxylic compounds (a') and an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid ha

Abstract: Disclosed are reinforcing fibers, particularly carbon fibers, used for the manufacture of a reinforced plastic composite material which are surface-treated with a resinous composition comprising (A) epoxy resin, (B) condensation product of an acid component comprising unsaturated dibasic acid and a hydroxyl component comprising oxyalkylated bisphenol, and (C) oxyalkylene derivative of phenol. The resinous composition has good dispersibility in water, and the reinforcing fibers surface-treated therewith exhibit improved adhesion to various resin matrixes.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for modifying polyethylene terephthalate so that the polyethylene terephthalate may be processed into plastic containers using conventional extrusion blow molding equipment. The polyethylene terephthalate is modified by the incorporation into a polyethylene terephthalate prepolymer of a chain branching agent and a chain terminating agent. The prepolymer is subsequently solid-state polymerized to form a polyethylene terephthalate polymer having high zero shear rate melt viscosity and shear sensitivity. This modified polyethylene terephthalate polymer may be extrusion blow molded in intermittent and continuous processes.