Eastman-kodak Company

Eastman Chemical Company

Other

Wayne P Pruett

Max Allen Weaver

Samuel D Hilbert

Clarence A Coates, Jr

James J Krutak

William W Parham

Terry A Oldfield

Richard H Wang

Joseph S Zannucci

Kay Hunt Shackelford

John Anthony Hyatt

Gerry Foust Rhodes

Kim S Chamberlin

Donna Rice Quillen

Clinton Cherry

Andrew Edwin Brink

Joey C Carico

John G Thompson

Preston K Salyer

Robert E Dickerson

Bobby J Sublett

Jean Carroll Fleischer

Louis Thomas Germinario

Max F Meyer, Jr

Larry K Maier

Elizabeth K Priebe

David E Mills

Raymond N Vachon

James C Weaver

Robert D Burpitt

James T Tanner, Iii

Sarah Jayne Webb

Kenneth E Breeding

Charles W Ramsey

L Shane Moody

Thermoplastic compositions containing certain anthraquinone polysulfonamide colorants incorporated therein as toners or colorants. The anthraquinone colorant moieties which are incorporated into the polymer chain of the polysulfonamide colorants are not leachable, sublimable or extractable and do not exude from the thermoplastic compositions. The anthraquinone polysulfonamide colorants may be added to the thermoplastic polymers during production or melt blended with the polymer by conventional techniques to produce transparent thermoplastic compositions useful for a variety of end uses where nonmigrating or nonextractable colorants are needed.

Thermoplastic compositions containing anthraquinone polysulfonamide

This invention relates to a thermally stable polyester, comprising:

Thermally stable polyesters formed utilizing antimony compound as

Thermally stable polyesters formed utilizing antimony compounds as

This invention relates to polymer compositions containing naphthalenedicarboxylic acid residues and having reduced fluorescence due to the presence of aromatic thioether compounds. More specifically, the polymer compositions contain poly(ethylene 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylate) and 0.1 to 5 mole percent of an aromatic thioether compound. The pollers are useful for packaging applications where clarity and/or aesthetic appeal is important.

Naphthalenedicarboxylic acid polymers containing aryl thioethers and

Provided are light-absorbing polymers useful for imparting color and/or ultraviolet light screening properties to thermoplastic resins. The polymeric colorants or UV absorbers may be added during the formation of the uncolored thermoplastic polymer or melt or solution blended with other thermoplastic polymers.

Light-absorbing polymers

The present invention provides a copolyester having improved weatherability and photostability. The copolyester is useful for producing fibers useful for automobile interior, draperies, outdoor awning, and for polyester sheeting for applications such as glazing, window-well covers, signs, skylights, etc.

Copolyesters having improved weatherability

Disclosed are certain poly-methine compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein each R.sup.1 is independently selected from cyano; carboxy; alkenyloxycarbonyl; an unsubstituted or substituted alkoxycarbonyl, cycloalkoxycarbonyl or aryloxycarbonyl radical; an unsubstituted or substituted, carbocyclic or heterocyclic aryl radical; an unsubstituted or substituted alkanoyl, cycloalkanoyl or aroyl radical; an unsubstituted or substituted carbamoyl radical; or an unsubstituted or substituted alkylsulfonyl, cycloalkylsulfonyl or arylsulfonyl radical; each R.sup.2 is independently selected from cyano or an unsubstituted or substituted alkoxycarbonyl, cycloalkoxycarbonyl or aryloxycarbonyl radical; each A is independently selected from an unsubstituted or substituted 1,2-phenylene or 1,2-naphthylene radical; each Z is independently selected from --0-- or --S--; and L is an organic linking group bonded by non-oxo carbon atoms to each Z atom. Also disclosed are sunscreen formulations and polymeric compositions containing at least one of the poly-methine compounds or the reactive residue thereof.

Ultraviolet light-absorbing compounds and sunscreen formulations and

This invention provides certain blue substituted 1,4-bis(2,6-dialkylanilino) anthraquinones in combination with selected red anthraquinone and anthrapyridone (3H-dibenz[f,ij]isoquinoline-2,7-dione) compounds which provide a toner system useful in imparting a desirable neutral to slightly blue hue to polyesters having a yellow appearance. The thermally stable colored compounds can have polyester reactive groups and are preferably incorporated into the polyester polymer structure during polymerization.

Toners for polyesters

Provided are light-absorbing polymers which contain backbone unsaturations and which are produced by knoevenagel condensation and which are useful for imparting color and/or ultraviolet light screening properties to thermoplastic resins. The polymeric colorants or UV absorbers may be added during the formation of the uncolored thermoplastic polymer or melt or solution blended with other thermoplastic polymers.

Light absorbing polymers

Disclosed are sunscreen compositions containing certain poly-methine compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein each R.sup.1 is independently selected from cyano; carboxy; alkenyloxycarbonyl; an unsubstituted or substituted alkoxycarbonyl, cycloalkoxycarbonyl or aryloxycarbonyl radical; an unsubstituted or substituted, carbocyclic or heterocyclic aryl radical; an unsubstituted or substituted alkanoyl, cycloalkanoyl or aroyl radical; an unsubstituted or substituted carbamoyl radical; or an unsubstituted or substituted alkylsulfonyl, cycloalkylsulfonyl or arylsulfonyl radical; each R.sup.2 is independently selected from cyano or an unsubstituted or substituted alkoxycarbonyl, cycloalkoxycarbonyl or aryloxycarbonyl radical; each A is independently selected from an unsubstituted or substituted 1,2-phenylene or 1,2-naphthylene radical; each Z is independently selected from --O-- or --S--; and L is an organic linking group bonded by non-oxo carbon atoms to each Z atom. Also disclosed are sunscreen formulations and polymeric compositions containing at least one of the poly-methine compounds or the reactive residue thereof.

This invention provides certain blue substituted 1,4-bis(2,6-dialkylanilino) anthraquinones in combination with selected red anthraquinone and anthrapyridone (3H-dibenz[f,ij] isoquinoline-2,7-dione) compounds which provide a toner system useful in imparting a desirable neutral to slightly blue hue to polyesters having a yellow appearance. The thermally stable colored compounds can have polyester reactive groups and are preferably incorporated into the polyester polymer structure during polymerization.

Provided is an improved process for the synthesis of 1-cyano-3H-dibenz[f,ij] isoquinoline-2,7-dione compounds, and process exhibiting improvements in quality of products, safety, fewer environmental concerns and economics when compared to presently known processes. The compounds are useful as colorants for polyesters, and selected compounds and when combined with small quantities of certain red colorants are particularly efficacious as blue toners for polyesters.

Process for preparing 1-cyano-3H-dibenz[f,ij]isoquinoline-2,7-diones and

Disclosed are certain poly-methine compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein each R.sup.1 is independently selected from cyano; carboxy; alkenyloxycarbonyl; an unsubstituted or substituted alkoxycarbonyl, cycloalkoxycarbonyl or aryloxycarbonyl radical; an unsubstituted or substituted, carbocyclic or heterocyclic aryl radical; an unsubstituted or substituted alkanoyl, cycloalkanoyl or aroyl radical; an unsubstituted or substituted carbamoyl radical; or an unsubstituted or substituted alkylsulfonyl, cycloalkylsulfonyl or arylsulfonyl radical; each R.sup.2 is independently selected from cyano or an unsubstituted or substituted alkoxycarbonyl, cycloalkoxycarbonyl or aryloxycarbonyl radical; each A is independently selected from an unsubstituted or substituted 1,2-phenylene or 1,2-naphthylene radical; each Z is independently selected from --O-- or --S--; and L is an organic linking group bonded by non-oxo carbon atoms to each Z atom. Also disclosed are sunscreen formulations and polymeric compositions containing at least one of the poly-methine compounds or the reactive residue thereof.

Provided are polyester compositions having thermally stable colorants copolymerized therein, said colorants comprised of at least one electron-rich aromatic moiety attached to a negatively substituted 2,5-dioxypyrrolin-3-yl moiety and containing at least one, and preferably, two polyester reactive groups. Also provided are polyester color concentrates and blends of the colored polyester compositions with other thermoplastic polymers and shaped or formed articles comprised of same.

Colored polyester compositions

Provided are certain novel substituted 2(5H)furanone compounds which are useful as ultraviolet/visible light absorbing compounds. Also provided are polyester compositions having such compounds copolymerized therein and shaped or formed articles comprised of such polyester compositions.

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Kingsport, TN, United States of America

Wayne P Pruett