Abstract:
Anaerobically biodegradable polyesters, and compositions and articles of manufacture containing the polyesters are described. Polyesters previously thought to be non-biodegradable under anaerobic conditions have been surprisingly and unexpectedly rendered anaerobically biodegradable by controlling the aromatic monomer content in the polyester. These polyesters can be made into fibers, films, non-woven fabrics, and adhesives. They are suitable for use in absorbent articles such as flushable personal hygiene products.
Abstract:
An optical compensation film composition is disclosed herein having a polymer film and a substrate, wherein the polymer film has a positive birefringence greater than 0.005 throughout the wavelength range of 400 nm
Abstract:
Described are polyester compositions comprising at least one polyester which comprises terephthalic acid residues, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, and cyclohexanedimethanol, wherein the inherent viscosity and the Tg of the polyester provides for certain polyester properties. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles or sheets.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a process for a film or sheet by calendering a polyester composition, comprising one or more semicrystalline polyesters and a release additive, at a maximum temperature below the upper temperature of the melting point range of each of the polyesters in the composition. The polyester composition may comprise one or more biodegradable polyesters such as, for example, aliphatic-aromatic polyesters. The calendered polyesters can form tough, flexible films without the addition of a plasticizer. The film and sheet can have optical and physical properties that make them suitable as a replacement for some plasticized PVC films. Also disclosed is a polyester composition for calendering comprising an aliphatic-aromatic polyester.
Abstract:
Disclosed are high clarity films produced from semicrystalline polyesters by calendering. These films unexpectedly develop a higher peak melting point, which leads to higher thermal resistance. The semicrystalline polyesters may be biodegradable. When these calendered films are oriented, they develop unexpectedly high physical strength or clarity in comparison to films that are prepared by conventional techniques.
Abstract:
An optical compensation film composition is disclosed herein having a polymer film and a substrate, wherein the polymer film has a positive birefringence greater than 0.005 throughout the wavelength range of 400 nm
Abstract:
Described as one aspect of the invention are polyester compositions containing: (I) at least one polyester which comprises: (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising: (i) 70 to 100 mole % of terephthalic acid residues; (ii) 0 to 30 mole % of aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues having up to 20 carbon atoms; and (iii) 0 to 10 mole % of aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues having up to 16 carbon atoms; and (b) a glycol component comprising: (i) 1 to 99 mole % of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3 -cyclobutanediol residues; and (ii) 1 to 99 mole % of cyclohexanedimethanol residues; and (II) at least one thermal stabilizer chosen from at least one of alkyl phosphate esters, aryl phosphate esters, mixed alkyl aryl phosphate esters, reaction products thereof, and mixtures thereof; wherein the total mole % of the dicarboxylic acid component is 100 mole %, and wherein the total mole % of the glycol component is 100 mole %.
Abstract:
Described are polyesters containing (a) a dicarboxylic acid component having from 70 to 100 mole % of terephthalic acid residues, and up to 30 mole% of aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues; and (b) a glycol component having from 40 to 65 mole % of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues, and from 35 to 60 mole % of cyclohexanedimethanol residues; wherein the total mole % of the dicarboxylic acid component is 100 mole %, and the total mole % of the glycol component is 100 mole %. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, containers, bottles or sheets.
Abstract:
Disclosed are polyester compositions having a glass transition temperature of less than about 10° C. comprising (A) at least one polyester comprising aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues and non-aromatic dicarboxylic acids; diols selected from the group consisting of aliphatic diols, polyalkylene ethers, and cycloaliphatic diols; and (B) a plasticizing effective amount of a compatible plasticizer.
Abstract:
Described as one aspect of the invention are polyester compositions containing: (I) at least one polyester which comprises: (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising: (i) 70 to 100 mole % of terephthalic acid residues; (ii) 0 to 30 mole % of aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues having up to 20 carbon atoms; and (iii) 0 to 10 mole % of aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues having up to 16 carbon atoms; and (b) a glycol component comprising: (i) 1 to 99 mole % of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and (ii) 1 to 99 mole % of cyclohexanedimethanol residues; and (II) at least one thermal stabilizer chosen from at least one phosphorus compound, reaction products thereof, and mixtures thereof; wherein the total mole % of the dicarboxylic acid component is 100 mole %, and wherein the total mole % of the glycol component is 100 mole %; wherein the inherent viscosity of the polyester is from 0.35 to 1.2 dL/g as determined in 60/40 (wt/wt) phenol/tetrachloroethane at a concentration of 0.25 g/50 ml at 25° C.