Abstract: Electron donor compounds, suitable for use as adhesives or as components in adhesives, contain a carbon to carbon double bond attached to an aromatic ring and conjugated with the unsaturation in the aromatic ring.

Abstract: The invention relates to biaxially oriented, co-extruded polyester films. Said films comprise a base layer which consists of at least 70% by weight of a thermoplastic polyester, preferably polyethylene terephthalate (PET) with a diethylene glycol and/or polyethylene glycol content greater than 1.3% by weight and have at least one matt outer layer and optionally additional intermediate layers. The films also contain at least one UV-absorber, preferably hydroxy benzotriazoles and triazines. The films are characterized by high UV-stability, no embrittlement after exposure to temperature, a matt surface devoid of unwanted clouding and excellent thermoforming properties and are, together with the molded bodies produced therefrom, suitable for numerous interior and exterior applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a co-extruded, biaxially oriented polyester films containing a flame-retardant agent which can be dissolved in the polyester. The film has a matt outer layer which contains a mixture and/or a blend of two components (I) and (II), whereby component (I) is a polyethylene terephthalate homopolymer, or a polyethylene terephthalate copolymer, or a mixture of polyethylene terephthalate homopolymers or copolymers and component (II) is a polymer containing at least one sulphonate group.

Abstract: A polyester resin composition containing a thermoplastic polyester resin; a polyester copolymer containing a monomer having at least one of an amino group, an imino group, an amido group, and a sulfonic acid group; a layered silicate; and an antioxidant. The monomer having at least one of an amino group, an imino group, an amido group, and a sulfonic acid group is contained in the polyester copolymer in an amount of 5 to 15 mol %. The monomer having at least one of an amino group, an imino group, an amido group, and a sulfonic acid group is contained in the polyester resin composition in an amount of 1 to 5 mol % based on a total polyester content of the polyester resin composition. The antioxidant is contained in the polyester resin composition in an amount of 0.01% to 1.0% by mass.

Abstract: The invention relates to a single- or multilayer, biaxially oriented film based on a crystallizable polyester and comprising at least one primary stabilizer for inhibiting oxidative degradation. The crystallizable polyester comprises from 100 to 10 000 ppm of primary stabilizer in covalently bonded form. The invention further relates to a process for producing the film.

Abstract: Provided is a laminated polyester film, in which a laminated layer comprising two types of polyester resins having different glass transition points from each other is formed on at least one side of a base polyester film wherein the two types of polyester resins are composed of a polyester resin (A) having a glass transition point of from 60° C. to 100° C., and a polyester resin (B) having a glass transition point of from 0° C. to 60° C. and the polyester resin (B) contains a specified component, and a dicarboxylic acid component having a sulfonic acid metal base is set as a specified ratio of the entire dicarboxylic acid components in the polyester resins (A) and (B), satisfies adhesiveness to various types of coating materials which has conventionally been incompatible and, further, satisfies anti-blocking properties, transparency, scratch resistance and the other properties.

Abstract: A sufonic composition comprising a partially esterified and partially ester-exchanged first organic sulfonic acid and a metal salt of a second organic sulfonic acid with a glycol is disclosed. Also disclosed are a sulfopolyester containing the sulfonic composition and a process to produce such sulfopolyester, which has lower melt viscosity and better water solubility compared with a sulfopolyester containing only the commonly used sodium dimethyl 5-sulfoisophthalate.

Abstract: Anti-reflective compositions and methods of using these compositions to form circuits are provided. The compositions comprise a polymer dissolved or dispersed in a solvent system.

Abstract: A monomer containing an electron-withdrawing group and an electron-donative group which can be easily controlled in the upper limit of the amount of a sulfonic acid, which impairs the mechanical properties of a copolymer, and can provide a sulfonated polymer that forms a proton-conductive membrane having a high proton conductivity over a wide temperature range, an excellent mechanical strength and an excellent proton conductivity and showing inhibited swelling in hot water and an aqueous solution of methanol, and a copolymer obtained from the monomer. A monomer containing an electron-withdrawing group and an electron-donative group represented by the following general formula (1): wherein Y represents a iodine atom, chlorine atom or bromine atom; X represents an electron-withdrawing group; B represents an electron-donative group; and Z represents an aryl group having a specific structure or a monovalent condensed ring hydrocarbon group such as naphthyl group.

Abstract: Polyester films which comprise a stabilizer for inhibiting oxidative degradation, at least some of which has been covalently incorporated into the polymer chain of the polyester through polycondensation during formation of the polyester, have not only high resistance to oxidation but also very few surface defects and high stability during processing, and are suitable not only for use as a packaging material but for a wide variety of other technical applications.

Abstract: A polymer comprising poly(alkylene-co-dianhydrosugar ester) dicarboxylate and its preparation by reacting an alkylene diol, terephthalic acid, and a moiety of formula 1 X-Ia-(A-I)n-Ab-X  Formula 1 wherein: A is the ester residue from an anhydrosugar alcohol or dianhydrosugar alcohol, I is the ester residue from a diacid or its dialkyl esters, X is H when linked to an A residue, OH when linked to an I residue derived from a dibasic acid, and OR when linked to an I residue derived from a dialkyl ester of the dibasic acid, R is a C1-C4 straight or branched chain alkyl group, a and b are independently 0 or 1, and n is 1 to 10 is disclosed.

Abstract: A polyester film for dry film resists, which satisfies requirements for transparency, particularly transmittance of radiation having a wavelength around 365 nm, slipperiness, winding properties, resolution and recyclability. A polyester film for dry film resists which has a thickness of 10 to 25 &mgr;m, a haze value of 3% or less and a residual polycondensation metal catalyst content of less than 150 ppm, and a metal antimony content of 15 mmol % or less based on the total of all the acid components, and a laminated polyester film comprising a lubricating layer on at least one side of the above film.

Abstract: The invention relates to polycondensation resins which are prepared by polycondensation of compounds having a low molecular weight and separation of small molecules in the presence of at least one hetergeneous catalyst. The invention also relates to polyaddition resins which are prepared by polyaddition in the presence of at least one heterogeneous catalyst. The invention further relates to the use of said polycondensation resins and polyaddition resins for the preparation of moulded parts, adhesives and coating materials.

Abstract: A polyester fiber is disclosed, comprising a polyester obtained by copolymerizing a third component with poly(trimethylene terephthalate) wherein the third component is an ester-forming sulfonate compound in a copolymerizing ratio of from 0.5 to 5 mol %, the fiber has a peak temperature of loss tangent of from 85 to 115° C., and the relationship between modulus Q (g/d) and elastic recovery R (%) of the fiber satisfies the following formula (1): 0.18≦Q/R≦0.45. This fiber can be dyed into a dark shade under atmospheric pressure and enables fast dyeing of a fabric using the fiber in composite with a stretch fiber represented by polyurethane elastic fiber or a fiber material having low heat resistance such as wool silk and acetate fiber. The composite fabric can be dyed under atmospheric pressure, therefore, the physical properties of fiber having low heat resistance used in combination is not impaired during the dyeing process.

Abstract: A method is provided for controlling the molecular weight of a polyhydroxyalkanoate containing at least one of a unit: —[OCH((CH2)mR1)CH2C(O)]— (m=1-8; R1 is a residue having a ring structure of any of phenyl and thienyl structure), and a unit: —[OCH((CH2)kC6H1)R2)CH2C(O)]— (k=0-8; R2 denotes a substituent on the cyclohexyl group including H, CN, NO2, halogen atom, CH3, C2H5, C3H7, CF3, C2F5 or C3F7), wherein a microorganism is cultivated in the presence of a hydroxyl group-containing compound, which is capable of producing the polyhydroxyalkanoate from R3(CH2)qCH2CH2COOH (q=1-8; R3 contains a residue having a ring structure of phenyl or thienyl) or R4C6H10(CH2)rCH2CH2COOH (r=0-8; R4 denotes a substituent on the cyclohexyl group including H, CN, NO2, halogen, CH3, C2H5, C3H7, CF3, C2F5, or C3F7).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-supporting polymer film with a silicone-containing coating layer on the front surface that is capable of releasing free silicone oil and a slip control coating on the back surface, where the slip control coating has an exposed surface adapted to contact the free silicone oil. The slip control coating includes water soluble copolyester; and optionally includes a coupler, preferably a silane. A method for controlling the slip of silicone coated film by coating the back side of the film with this slip control coating is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising: a compound comprising two or more olefinically unsaturated groups comprising at least on electron-withdrawing functionality linked to a carbon atom of the unsaturated bond; a compound comprising at least two mercapto-functional groups; and a catalyst comprising at least one, optionally blocked, NH-group. The invention further relates to a method for the application of the composition and to the use of the composition as a coating composition or an adhesive.

Abstract: A transparent conductive film (1) having a transparent plastic film (11) and a transparent conductive thin film (12) formed on at least one side thereof, characterized in that a resin layer (P) containing an ionic group in the range of 20 to 1000 eq/ton is provided between the transparent plastic film and the transparent conductive thin film and the ionic group containing resin has a cross-linked structure. The transparent conductive film has excellent adhesion to other conductive thin films and therefore exhibits excellent durability to input with a pen when used in touch panels.

Abstract: To provide a polyester hollow molded product which eliminates the possibility of contaminating its contents, retains excellent transparency after it is used repeatedly by recycling and can be re-used with a substantially unscratched surface. The polyester hollow molded product has a polyester coating layer on the exterior surface and the coating layer can be removed with hot water or alkaline aqueous solution.

Abstract: Anti-reflective compositions and methods of using these compositions to form circuits are provided. The compositions comprise a polymer dissolved or dispersed in a solvent system.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coated polymer film having heat seal properties. The heat seal coating includes a propylene diol copolyester. Preferably, the copolyester is formed from 1,3-propane diol, isophthalic acid and a sulfomonomer. A method of heat sealing using this coated film is also disclosed.

Abstract: A dispersant of formula 1 wherein R is hydrogen or a polymerisation termination group; Z is an acidic or basic group or a moiety containing either an acidic or basic group; A is C3-7alkylene optionally substituted by alkyl; Gly is oxymethylenecarbonyl; n and m are integers; and n+m is from 2 to 100. The dispersants are used to disperse particulate solids such as pigments in paints and inks. Examples of the dispersants include mixed polyester chains derived from &egr;-caprolactone and/or &dgr;-valerolactone with glycolic acid where the mixed polyester chain is reacted with either a polyalkyleneimine or with a phosphating agent.

Abstract: Materials for dielectrics and/or buffer layers in microelectronics utilize polymers can be based on bis-o-nitrophenols. The bis-o-nitrophenols carry a tert-butoxycarbonyl group on at least one of the hydroxyl groups. The polybenzoxazoles prepared from these compounds have a lower dielectric constant than corresponding polymers which are prepared from bis-o-nitrophenols that do not have a tert-butoxycarbonyl group.

Abstract: A polyhydroxyalkanoate that comprises a unit represented by the following chemical formula (1): 1

Abstract: An aromatic polyester film, which comprises an aromatic polyester comprising 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid as the main dicarboxylic acid component and 1,3-propanediol as the main diol component and having a density of at least 1.310 g/cm3. A laminated film comprising another polyester layer can be formed from this aromatic polyester film. An aromatic polyester containing a small amount of a sulfonic acid phosphonium salt used as one of the aromatic polyesters forming this laminated film is excellent in electrostatic casting properties and resistance to the contamination of an electrostatic wire, and an aromatic polyester containing an inorganic anti-fungus agent is used for antifungal application.

Abstract: A coating, adhesive or sealant composition curable by Michael reaction comprises (A) a Michael acceptor which is a compound or polymer containing at least two activated olefinic double bonds and (B) a Michael donor which is a compound or polymer containing at least two nucleophilic groups. The double bonds of the Michael acceptor (A) are activated by two adjacent electron-withdrawing groups. Alternatively or additionally, the Michael donor (B) contains &bgr;-ketoamide, enamine carboxylate, enamine amide, pyrazolone, isoxazolone, hydantoin, rhodanine, thio-substituted unsaturated ester, thio-substituted lactone or phosphonite or phosphinite ester groups. More rapid ambient temperature curing is achieved.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a curable composition retaining curability even at a low temperature of −20 to 5° C. and having a low viscosity at such low temperature, the cured product of which is an artifact having excellent water resistance, chemical resistance, mechanical strength and other physical properties. The present invention is directed to a curable composition which comprises a hetero ring-containing compound (A) of the following general formula (1), a compound (B) having 2 or more electrophilic groups reactive with thiol or —S— groups per molecule, and a compound (C) having 2 or more nucleophilic groups per molecule: wherein n represents an integer of 1 to 10; X1, Y1 and Z1 each represents an oxygen or sulfur atom; R1 represents the residue of a cyclic ether group-containing compound (D) or a hydrogen atom; R2 represents a hydrocarbon group of 2 to 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: PHA containing a novel 3-hydroxy-thioalkanoic acid unit having a highly reactive thienyl group in a side chain thereof, and a method of producing the same are provided. Specifically, 5-(2-thienylsulfanyl) valeric acid represented by Chemical Formula [4] below and 6-(2-thienylsulfanyl) hexanoic acid represented by Chemical Formula [5] below are provided. Further, a method of producing PHA, comprising the step of collecting PHA from cells of a microorganism cultured in a medium containing the valeric acid or hexanoic acid, and a novel PHA represented by Chemical Formula [1] below are provided.

Abstract: A method for coating the sawed edges of gypsum wallboard to prevent dusting of gypsum particles in clean rooms. The method includes applying a water-dispersible polymers to the sawed edges of gypsum wallboard. The polymer forms a water-insoluble salt through an ion exchange with the calcium found in gypsum wallboard. The result is a tough, tack free, fast-drying coating that substantially reduces the levels of airborne gypsum particles that come from the sawed edges of gypsum wallboards.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coated polymer film having an essentially streak-free coated surface that resists the formation of fog. The film includes a self-supporting polymer film layer, and an anti-fog coating on the film layer. The anti-fog coating, which can also be applied to alternate substrates, consisting essentially of a copolyester binder and an anionic surfactant, wherein the surfactant contains less than about 0.5 weight percent of a fluorosurfactant. A slip agent can also be included in the anti-fog coating.

Abstract: A class of biopolymer including sulfur in the form of a thioester in the polymer backbone or a thioether in the polymer side chains has been developed. These are preferably produced by fermentation of bacteria with appropriate sulfur containing substrates, which are incorporated by a broad spectrum polyhydroxyalkanoate (“PHA”) polymerase. The sulfur-containing PHAs allow various applications and uses in industry. Representative embodiments of the applications of the sulfur-containing PHAs include their uses in the packaging industry, medicine, pharmacy, agriculture or food industry, as active agents or as coatings, packaging, or carriers.

Abstract: Polymers (i.e. polyesters, polyamides, and polythioesters or a mixture thereof) which degrade hydrolytically into biologically active compounds are provided. Methods of producing these polymers, intermediates useful for preparing these polymers, and methods of using these polymers to deliver biologically active compounds to a host are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to golf equipment, such as golf shoes, golf clubs, golf gloves, or portions thereof, formed from compositions comprising a sulfonated, carboxylated, or phosphonated acid moieties, or a mixture thereof. The preferred ionomer composition comprises sulfonated thermoplastic elastomers, sulfonated thermoplastic polymers, sulfonated thermoset polymers, and mixtures thereof. The compositions include a blend of about 1 weight % to about 99 weight % of at least one sulfonated, carboxylated, or phosphonated ionomer and about 99 weight % to about 1 weight % of at least co-component polymer. The co-component polymer may be a conventional ionomer, a thermoplastic, a thermoplastic elastomer, a thermoset polymer, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Allyl pendent benzazole polymer system having repeating units of the formula: wherein Bz is a benzazole unit selected from the group consisting of wherein X is —O—, —S— or —NH—, and R is selected from the group consisting of wherein Ar is an aromatic group; and wherein x has a value of about 1.0 to 0.1 and y has a value of 1.0−x.

Abstract: The invention provides a new soluble thermosetting polyethersulfone resin, which can dissolve in ether solvent such as THF and 1,4-Dioxane. The soluble thermosetting polyethersulfone resin can be introduced the unsaturated olefin functional group, after high temperature (>180° C.) curing the unsaturated olefin functional group gets high heat resistant polyethersulfone resin. The soluble thermosetting polyethersulfone resin is made by two steps reaction, the dihalodiphenylsulfone reacts with dihydroxy aromatic compound and dihydroxybenzoic acid to form carboxy group terminated polyethersulfone resin, then the carboxy group terminated polyethersulfone resin react with unsaturated olefin alcohol or glycidyl acrylate or their derivatives to make soluble thermosetting polyethersulfone resin.

Abstract: This invention relates to water-dispersible sulfopolyesters comprising residues of (i) terephthalic acid; (ii) an amount sufficient to provide water-dispersibility to the sulfopolyester of at least one difunctional sulfomonomer containing at least one sulfonate group bonded to an aromatic ring; (iii) less than 5 mole % of at least one dicarboxylic acid that is not terephthalic acid or a sulfomonomer; (iv) 25 to 90 mole % of at least one polyethylene glycol having the structure:

Abstract: A cationic dyeability modifier for incorporation into polyesters and polyamides to increase their affinity for basic dyes, said cationic dyeability modifier having the following formula: R1OOC—(CH2)n—CH(CH2CH2SO3X)—(CH2)m—COOR2 where n is an integer from 1 to 10, m is an integer from 1 to 10, X is an alkali metal selected from the group consisting of lithium, sodium and potassium, and R1 and R2 are independently selected from hydrogen and alkyl groups having one to four carbon atoms is disclosed. Basic dyeable copolyesters and copolyamides containing the cationic dyeability modifier incorporated into the polymer chain of the copolymer are also disclosed. A process for preparing a basic dyeable copolyester by combining poly(alkylene terephthalate)-forming monomers or polyoxyalkylene glycol oligomers with the cationic dyeability modifier, and mixing and heating at a temperature sufficient to cause copolymerization to form a copolyester is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a succinimide copolymer by the catalytic co-polymerization of aspartic acid with a selected polyfunctional monomer in the presence of a cyclic carbonate solvent. Succinimide copolymers of relatively high weight average molecular weight and high purity can be produced in relatively high yields while employing a relatively low catalyst loading.

Abstract: A polyalkylene naphthalate for a film, which comprises a naphthalenedicarboxylic acid component as a main dicarboxylic acid component and an aliphatic glycol component as a main glycol component, and contains (a) an antimony compound and (b) a quaternary phosphonium sulfonate compound unit having an ester-forming functional group in such amounts that satisfy the following expressions (1) and (2): 0<Sb≦80  (1) 0<S/Sb≦0.4  (2) wherein Sb and S are the molar ratios (mmol %) of the antimony compound and the quaternary phosphonium sulfonate compound unit having an ester-forming functional group to the total of all the dicarboxylic acid components forming the polyalkylene naphthalate, respectively. The film of the present invention has excellent surface flatness and is suitable for use as a base film for a magnetic recording medium. It is also excellent in high-speed winding properties and can be formed into a film stably and produced industrially advantageously.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer prepared from the repeat units of residues of a monomer of at least one dicarboxylic acid or ester; a monomer comprising a diol, diamine or a mixture thereof; a monomer comprising at least one sulfonate group and at least one polyester reactive group, and a monomer comprising an optical brightener agent having at least one polyester reactive group. The invention further relates to a method for preparing a polymer. The invention further relates to method of marking an article or composition with the polymer. The invention further relates to a method for detecting and separating an article contacted with the polymer. The invention further relates to an article or composition contacted with the polymer. The invention further relates to a method for enhancing the optical brightness of an article or composition, by contacting the article or composition with the polymer.

Abstract: An oriented polyester film coated on at least one surface with a coating that improves its adhesion to gelatin is disclosed. The dry coating contains one or more sulfopolyesters; one or more tetrablock copolymer resins; and one or more non-volatile polyamines. Other ingredients, such as particulate materials and surfactants, may be present in the coating. The coating is preferably applied at the interdraw stage.

Abstract: Products are described which are obtainable by reacting compounds of formula I with compounds of formula IIa or/and IIb and IIIa or/and IIIb and additionally, where appropriate, IV ##STR1## wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, the compound of formula I being, for example, methyl 3-(3',5'-di-tert-butyl-4'-hydroxyphenyl)propionate, the compound of formula IIa being, for example, diethanolamine, the compound of formula IIIa being, for example, methyl oleate, and the compound of formula IV being, for example, sulfur. The cited products can be used as liquid antioxidants in organic materials.

Abstract: The present invention provides a condensation polymer, selected from the group consisting of polyamides and polyesters, that comprises between about 0.5% and about 4.0%, based on the theoretical moles of monomeric repeat units, of a trifunctional repeat unit. One of the functional groups of the trifunctional repeat unit comprises a moiety that imparts a desired property to the polymer, such as stain resistance or UV stabilization. One particular embodiment of the invention is a nylon 66 polymer that comprises between about 0.5% and 4.0%, based on the theoretical moles of nylon 66 repeat units, of a trifunctional repeat unit having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is the functional group that imparts a desired property to the polymer; a, b, and c are separately integers from 0-5. Preferably a+b=5 and c is 3.

Abstract: New copolyester composition that provides excellent filament spinning and mill/yarn processing of staple fiber into fabrics having combination of excellent pilling performance as well as aesthetics and tactility ("hand"). Preferred fibers have non-round cross-sections, especially multi-grooved and scalloped-oval cross-sections that provide fabrics having outstanding comfort qualities of moisture-management, dryness and comfort, as well as minimal pilling.

Abstract: Biodegradable polyesters P1 obtainable by reaction of a mixture consisting essentially of(a1) a mixture consisting essentially offrom 35 to 95 mol % of adipic acid or ester-forming derivatives thereof or mixtures thereof,from 5 to 65 mol % of terephthalic acid or ester-forming derivatives thereof or mixtures thereof, andfrom 0 to 5 mol % of a sulfonate compound, the sum of the individual mole percentages being 100 mol %, and(a2) a dihydroxy compound selected from the group consisting of C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkanediols and C.sub.5 -C.sub.10 -cycloalkanediols,the molar ratio of (a1) to (a2) being chosen within the range from 0.4:1 to 1.5:1,with the proviso that the polyesters P1 have a molecular weight (M.sub.n) within the range from 5000 to 50,000 g/mol, a viscosity number within the range from 30 to 350 g/ml (measured in 50:50 w/w o-dichlorobenzene/phenol at a concentration of 0.5% by weight of polyester P1 at 25.degree. C.) and a melting point within the range from 50 to 170.degree. C.

Abstract: An oriented polyester film coated on at least one surface with a coating that improves its adhesion to water-based coatings is disclosed. The coating contains at least one sulfopolyester; at least one tetrablock copolymer resin; and at least one acrylamide/acrylic acid copolymer or salts thereof. Other ingredients, such as particulate materials and surfactants, may be present in the coating. The coating is preferably applied at the interdraw stage.

Abstract: Disclosed are a polymer alloy comprising a polyester resin having a specified acid value, an epoxidized diene-based block copolymer, and an unvulcanized rubber, a composition in which an unvulcanized rubber is mixed with the polymer alloy, and parts for tires in which the composition is employed.

Abstract: A laminated film comprising (A) an aromatic polyester film; and (B) a hydrophilic coating layer which is present on at least one side of the aromatic polyester film (A) and has a surface energy of at least 54 dyne/cm, the coating layer comprising (a) 50 to 80% by weight of a copolyester which contains a dicarboxylic acid component having a sulfonate group in an amount of 1 to 16 mol % of the total of all dicarboxylic acid components and has a secondary transition point of 20 to 90.degree. C., (b) 10 to 30% by weight of poly(alkylene oxide) homopolymer having a number average molecular weight of 600 to 2,000, and (c) 3 to 25% by weight of fine particles having an average particle diameter of 20 to 80 nm, based on the total of components (a), (b) and (c). The above laminated film is useful as a transparency for an overhead projector and a recording paper for an ink jet printer.

Abstract: Biodegradable polymers comprising a polyether ester P1 obtained by reactinga first mixture of20-95 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 containing sulfonate groups,and a second mixture of15-99.8 mol% of a dihydroxy compound selected from the group consisting of C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkanediols and C.sub.5 -C.sub.10 -cycloalkanediols,85-0.2 mol% of a dihydroxy compound IHO--?(CH.sub.2).sub.n --O!.sub.m --H(n=2, 3 or 4, m=2-250)with0-5 mol%, based on the first mixture, of a compound D having at least three groups capable of ester formation,and a bisoxazoline C1, their preparation and their use in the manufacture of biodegradable molding materials.

Abstract: This invention relates to homopolyester compositions having fluorescence quenchers polymerized therein ("poly quenchers"). Specifically the "poly quencher" polymeric compositions comprises repeating units from(a) a dicarboxylic acid component and(b) a diol component, wherein at least one of (a) and (b) is comprised of at least one fluorescence polyquencher capable of reducing fluorescence of a polymer below the fluorescence displayed when said polyquencher is not included.