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Polyethylene terephthalate compositions having improved crystallization rate and surface appearance

US4391938A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 1982
Grant dateJul 5, 1983
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K5/1515
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compositions comprising polyethylene terephthalate and an additive to promote crystallization rate and improve surface appearance selected from the group consisting of monomeric esters of citric acid and epoxidized esters of unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acids. Compositions comprising polyethylene terephthalate, poly (C.sub.4 -C.sub.6) terephthalate, and a surface appearance and crystallization rate improving additive selected from the group consisting of monomeric esters of citric acid, organic esters of an aromatic carboxylic acid of 7 to 11 carbon atoms containing at least one carboxyl group per aromatic nucleus and an alcohol, oligomeric polyesters, and epoxidized esters of unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acids.

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