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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 17, 2009
Filed:
Aug. 16, 2005
Jason Clay Pearson, Kingsport, TN (US);
Douglas Stephens Mcwilliams, Kingsport, TN (US);
Gether Irick, Jr., Gray, TN (US);
Max Allen Weaver, Kingsport, TN (US);
Jason Clay Pearson, Kingsport, TN (US);
Douglas Stephens McWilliams, Kingsport, TN (US);
Gether Irick, Jr., Gray, TN (US);
Max Allen Weaver, Kingsport, TN (US);
Eastman Chemical Company, Kingsport, TN (US);
Abstract
This invention relates to a polymer composition comprising (A) at least one polyester prepared by the reaction of at least one diol with at least one dicarboxylic acid/or dialkyl ester thereof in the presence of a metallic catalyst; (B) a salt comprising at least one suitable phosphorus-containing acid and at least one suitable basic organic compound, such as a hindered amine light stabilizer; (C) at least one ultraviolet light absorbing compound and optionally at least one phenolic antioxidant. A second embodiment of the present invention pertains to a blend of (A) at least one polyester prepared by the reaction of at least one diol with at least one dicarboxylic acid/or dialkyl ester thereof in the presence of a metallic catalyst; (B) a salt comprising at least one suitable phosphorus-containing acid and at least one suitable basic organic compound; (C) at least one ultraviolet light absorbing compound and, optionally, at least one phenolic antioxidant; and (D) at least one polycarbonate.