公开(公告)号：US09175134B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-03

申请号：US13709097

申请日：2012-12-10

Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company

Inventor： Emmett Dudley Crawford ,  Thomas Joseph Pecorini ,  David Scott Porter ,  Gary Wayne Connell ,  Michael James Keegan

IPC: C08G63/00 ,  C08L67/02 ,  C08G63/199 ,  A01G9/14 ,  A47F5/00 ,  B01D61/30 ,  B32B17/10 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B65D1/02 ,  C08J5/18 ,  C08J7/04 ,  C08J7/12 ,  C08K3/32 ,  C08K5/521 ,  C08L69/00 ,  E01F8/00 ,  E04D13/03 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  B65D23/10 ,  B65D25/00 ,  B65D43/00 ,  A61J17/00 ,  A61M1/16 ,  B29C49/00 ,  B29K67/00 ,  B29L31/00 ,  C08L101/00 ,  G02B1/10 ,  G02B5/30

CPC classification number: C08G63/183 ,  A01G9/1438 ,  A47F5/00 ,  A61J17/00 ,  A61M1/16 ,  B01D61/30 ,  B29B2911/14986 ,  B29C49/00 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29L2031/7542 ,  B32B17/10018 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B65D1/0207 ,  B65D23/10 ,  B65D25/00 ,  B65D43/00 ,  C08G63/199 ,  C08J5/18 ,  C08J7/047 ,  C08J7/123 ,  C08J2367/00 ,  C08J2367/02 ,  C08J2483/00 ,  C08K3/32 ,  C08K5/521 ,  C08K2201/014 ,  C08L67/02 ,  C08L69/00 ,  C08L101/00 ,  C09D167/02 ,  E01F8/0005 ,  E04D13/03 ,  G02B1/10 ,  G02B1/105 ,  G02B1/14 ,  G02B5/3083 ,  G02F1/133606 ,  Y02A40/252 ,  Y10T428/1352 ,  Y10T428/139 ,  Y10T428/1397 ,  Y10T428/161 ,  Y10T428/162 ,  Y10T428/24107 ,  Y10T428/24479 ,  Y10T428/24942 ,  Y10T428/31504 ,  Y10T428/31507 ,  Y10T428/31663 ,  Y10T428/31786 ,  C08L2666/02 ,  C08L2666/18 ,  C08L67/00

Abstract: Described are bottles(s) comprising at least one polyester composition comprising at least one polyester which comprises terephthalic acid residues; 30 to 40 mole % of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 60 to 70 mole % of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues, wherein the inherent viscosity of said polyester is from 0.50 to 0.68 dL/g as determined in 60/40 (wt/wt) phenol/tetrachloroethane at a concentration of 0.5 g/100 ml at 25° C.; wherein said polyester has a notched Izod impact strength of at least 7.5 ft-lb/inch at 23° C. according to ASTM D256 with a 10-mil notch in a ⅛-inch thick bar; wherein the melt viscosity of said polyester is less than 10,000 poise as measured at 1 radian/second on a rotary melt rheometer at 290° C.; and wherein said polyester composition contains no polycarbonate.

Abstract translation: 描述了包含至少一种包含至少一种包含对苯二甲酸残基的聚酯的聚酯组合物的瓶子; 30〜40摩尔％的2,2,4,4-四甲基-1,3-环丁二醇残基; 和60-70mol％的1,4-环己烷二甲醇残基，其中所述聚酯的特性粘度为0.50至0.68dL / g，如在60/40（wt / wt）苯酚/四氯乙烷中所测定的，浓度为0.5g / 在25℃下100ml。 其中所述聚酯在23℃下具有至少7.5ft-lb / inch的缺口伊佐德冲击强度，根据ASTM D256，在⅛英寸厚的条中具有10密耳切口; 其中所述聚酯的熔体粘度小于10,000泊，在旋转熔体流变仪在290℃下以1弧度/秒测量; 并且其中所述聚酯组合物不含聚碳酸酯。

公开(公告)号：US20130225762A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-29

申请号：US13776038

申请日：2013-02-25

Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company

Inventor： Emmett Dudley Crawford ,  Thomas Joseph Pecorini ,  Douglas Stephens McWilliams ,  David Scott Porter ,  Gary Wayne Connell

IPC: C08G63/199 ,  B65D25/00

CPC classification number: C08G63/183 ,  A01G9/1438 ,  A47F5/00 ,  A61J17/00 ,  A61M1/16 ,  B01D61/30 ,  B29B2911/14986 ,  B29C49/00 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29L2031/7542 ,  B32B17/10018 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B65D1/0207 ,  B65D23/10 ,  B65D25/00 ,  B65D43/00 ,  C08G63/199 ,  C08J5/18 ,  C08J7/047 ,  C08J7/123 ,  C08J2367/00 ,  C08J2367/02 ,  C08J2483/00 ,  C08K3/32 ,  C08K5/521 ,  C08K2201/014 ,  C08L67/02 ,  C08L69/00 ,  C08L101/00 ,  C09D167/02 ,  E01F8/0005 ,  E04D13/03 ,  G02B1/10 ,  G02B1/105 ,  G02B1/14 ,  G02B5/3083 ,  G02F1/133606 ,  Y02A40/252 ,  Y10T428/1352 ,  Y10T428/139 ,  Y10T428/1397 ,  Y10T428/161 ,  Y10T428/162 ,  Y10T428/24107 ,  Y10T428/24479 ,  Y10T428/24942 ,  Y10T428/31504 ,  Y10T428/31507 ,  Y10T428/31663 ,  Y10T428/31786 ,  C08L2666/02 ,  C08L2666/18 ,  C08L67/00

Abstract: Described are polyester compositions comprising at least one polyester which comprises terephthalic acid residues, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, and 1,4-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 translation: 描述了包含至少一种包含对苯二甲酸残基，2,2,4,4-四甲基-1,3-环丁二醇和1,4-环己烷二甲醇的聚酯的聚酯组合物，其中聚酯的特性粘度和Tg提供 某些聚酯性能。 聚酯可以制成诸如纤维，膜，瓶或片的制品。

公开(公告)号：US20130101773A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-25

申请号：US13709097

申请日：2012-12-10

Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company

Inventor： Emmett Dudley Crawford ,  Thomas Joseph Pecorini ,  David Scott Porter ,  Gary Wayne Connell ,  Michael James Keegan

IPC: C08G63/199 ,  B65D25/00 ,  B65D43/00 ,  B65D23/10

CPC classification number: C08G63/183 ,  A01G9/1438 ,  A47F5/00 ,  A61J17/00 ,  A61M1/16 ,  B01D61/30 ,  B29B2911/14986 ,  B29C49/00 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29L2031/7542 ,  B32B17/10018 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B65D1/0207 ,  B65D23/10 ,  B65D25/00 ,  B65D43/00 ,  C08G63/199 ,  C08J5/18 ,  C08J7/047 ,  C08J7/123 ,  C08J2367/00 ,  C08J2367/02 ,  C08J2483/00 ,  C08K3/32 ,  C08K5/521 ,  C08K2201/014 ,  C08L67/02 ,  C08L69/00 ,  C08L101/00 ,  C09D167/02 ,  E01F8/0005 ,  E04D13/03 ,  G02B1/10 ,  G02B1/105 ,  G02B1/14 ,  G02B5/3083 ,  G02F1/133606 ,  Y02A40/252 ,  Y10T428/1352 ,  Y10T428/139 ,  Y10T428/1397 ,  Y10T428/161 ,  Y10T428/162 ,  Y10T428/24107 ,  Y10T428/24479 ,  Y10T428/24942 ,  Y10T428/31504 ,  Y10T428/31507 ,  Y10T428/31663 ,  Y10T428/31786 ,  C08L2666/02 ,  C08L2666/18 ,  C08L67/00

Abstract: Described are container(s) comprising polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues.

Abstract translation: 描述了包含聚酯的容器，其包含（a）包含对苯二甲酸残基的二羧酸组分; 任选的芳族二羧酸或脂族二羧酸残基; 2,2,4,4-四甲基-1,3-环丁二醇残基; 和1,4-环己烷二甲醇残基。

公开(公告)号：US10017606B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-10

申请号：US15450278

申请日：2017-03-06

Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company

Inventor： Emmett Dudley Crawford ,  Thomas Joseph Pecorini ,  Douglas Stephens McWilliams ,  David Scott Porter ,  Gary Wayne Connell ,  Ted Calvin Germroth ,  Benjamin Fredrick Barton ,  Damon Bryan Shackelford

IPC: C08G63/199 ,  B29C49/00 ,  B65D1/02 ,  B29K67/00 ,  B29L31/00 ,  B29K105/00

CPC classification number: C08G63/199 ,  B29C49/0005 ,  B29K2067/003 ,  B29K2105/0094 ,  B29L2031/7158 ,  B65D1/0207 ,  C08G63/20 ,  C08G2390/00 ,  C08K3/32 ,  C08K5/005 ,  C08K5/521 ,  C08K5/526 ,  C08K5/527 ,  C08K5/5397 ,  C08K7/06 ,  C08K7/14 ,  C08L67/02 ,  C08L101/00

Abstract: A molded article comprising at least one polyester which comprises: (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising: i) 95 to 99.99 mole % of terephthalic acid residues; and ii) 0.01 to 5 mole % of isophthalic acid; and (b) a glycol component comprising: i) 5 to 15 mole % of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; ii) 85 to 95 mole % of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues; and iii) 5 mole % or less of modifying glycols which are not 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol or cyclohexanedimethanol, wherein the polyester has an inherent viscosity from 0.80 to 1.0 dL/g and a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 90 to 110° C., and wherein the molded article does not contain polycarbonate.

公开(公告)号：US20170174828A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-22

申请号：US15450278

申请日：2017-03-06

Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company

Inventor： Emmett Dudley Crawford ,  Thomas Joseph Pecorini ,  Douglas Stephens McWilliams ,  David Scott Porter ,  Gary Wayne Connell ,  Ted Calvin Germroth ,  Benjamin Fredrick Barton ,  Damon Bryan Shackelford

IPC: C08G63/199 ,  B65D1/02 ,  B29C49/00

CPC classification number: C08G63/199 ,  B29C49/0005 ,  B29K2067/003 ,  B29K2105/0094 ,  B29L2031/7158 ,  B65D1/0207 ,  C08G63/20 ,  C08G2390/00 ,  C08K3/32 ,  C08K5/005 ,  C08K5/521 ,  C08K5/526 ,  C08K5/527 ,  C08K5/5397 ,  C08K7/06 ,  C08K7/14 ,  C08L67/02 ,  C08L101/00

Abstract: Described are polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising 80 to 100 mole % terephthalic acid residues; optionally, 0 to 20 mole % aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues; 20 to 30 mole % of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 70 to 80 mole % 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles or sheets.

公开(公告)号：US09534079B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-03

申请号：US14865714

申请日：2015-09-25

Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY

Inventor： Emmett Dudley Crawford ,  Thomas Joseph Pecorini ,  David Scott Porter ,  Gary Wayne Connell ,  Michael James Keegan

IPC: C08G63/183 ,  C08L67/02 ,  A01G9/14 ,  A47F5/00 ,  B01D61/30 ,  B32B17/10 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B65D1/02 ,  C08G63/199 ,  C08J5/18 ,  C08J7/04 ,  C08J7/12 ,  C08K3/32 ,  C08K5/521 ,  C08L69/00 ,  E01F8/00 ,  E04D13/03 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  B65D23/10 ,  B65D25/00 ,  B65D43/00 ,  C09D167/02 ,  A61J17/00 ,  A61M1/16 ,  B29C49/00 ,  B29K67/00 ,  B29L31/00 ,  C08L101/00 ,  G02B1/10 ,  G02B5/30

CPC classification number: C08G63/183 ,  A01G9/1438 ,  A47F5/00 ,  A61J17/00 ,  A61M1/16 ,  B01D61/30 ,  B29B2911/14986 ,  B29C49/00 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29L2031/7542 ,  B32B17/10018 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B65D1/0207 ,  B65D23/10 ,  B65D25/00 ,  B65D43/00 ,  C08G63/199 ,  C08J5/18 ,  C08J7/047 ,  C08J7/123 ,  C08J2367/00 ,  C08J2367/02 ,  C08J2483/00 ,  C08K3/32 ,  C08K5/521 ,  C08K2201/014 ,  C08L67/02 ,  C08L69/00 ,  C08L101/00 ,  C09D167/02 ,  E01F8/0005 ,  E04D13/03 ,  G02B1/10 ,  G02B1/105 ,  G02B1/14 ,  G02B5/3083 ,  G02F1/133606 ,  Y02A40/252 ,  Y10T428/1352 ,  Y10T428/139 ,  Y10T428/1397 ,  Y10T428/161 ,  Y10T428/162 ,  Y10T428/24107 ,  Y10T428/24479 ,  Y10T428/24942 ,  Y10T428/31504 ,  Y10T428/31507 ,  Y10T428/31663 ,  Y10T428/31786 ,  C08L2666/02 ,  C08L2666/18 ,  C08L67/00

Abstract: Articles, including water bottle(s) having a weight from 200 to 800 grams comprising a polyester composition comprising at least one polyester which comprises: (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues; and (b) a glycol component comprising 30 to 40 mole % of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 60 to 70 mole % of 1,4-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 and the inherent viscosity of the polyester is from 0.50 to 0.68 dl/g as determined in 60/40 (wt/wt) phenol/tetrachloroethane at a concentration of 0.5 g/100 ml at 25° C.; and wherein the polyester has a Tg of from 100 to 140° C.; and wherein the polyester composition contains no polycarbonate.

Abstract translation: 制品，包括重量为200至800克的水瓶，其包含包含至少一种聚酯的聚酯组合物，其包含：（a）包含对苯二甲酸残基的二羧酸组分; 任选的芳族二羧酸或脂族二羧酸残基; 和（b）包含30至40摩尔％的2,2,4,4-四甲基-1,3-环丁二醇残基的二醇组分; 和60-70mol％的1,4-环己烷二甲醇残基; 其中二羧酸组分的总摩尔％为100摩尔％，二醇组分的总摩尔％为100摩尔，并且聚酯的比浓对数粘度为60至40（wt / wt）苯酚/四氯乙烷，浓度为0.5g / 100ml; 25℃。 并且其中所述聚酯的Tg为100〜140℃。 并且其中聚酯组合物不含聚碳酸酯。

公开(公告)号：US09181388B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-10

申请号：US13776038

申请日：2013-02-25

Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company

Inventor： Emmett Dudley Crawford ,  Thomas Joseph Pecorini ,  Douglas Stephens McWilliams ,  David Scott Porter ,  Gary Wayne Connell

IPC: C08G63/00 ,  C08L67/02 ,  C08G63/199 ,  A01G9/14 ,  A47F5/00 ,  B01D61/30 ,  B32B17/10 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B65D1/02 ,  C08J5/18 ,  C08J7/04 ,  C08J7/12 ,  C08K3/32 ,  C08K5/521 ,  C08L69/00 ,  E01F8/00 ,  E04D13/03 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  B65D23/10 ,  B65D25/00 ,  B65D43/00 ,  A61J17/00 ,  A61M1/16 ,  B29C49/00 ,  B29K67/00 ,  B29L31/00 ,  C08L101/00 ,  G02B1/10 ,  G02B5/30

CPC classification number: C08G63/183 ,  A01G9/1438 ,  A47F5/00 ,  A61J17/00 ,  A61M1/16 ,  B01D61/30 ,  B29B2911/14986 ,  B29C49/00 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29L2031/7542 ,  B32B17/10018 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B65D1/0207 ,  B65D23/10 ,  B65D25/00 ,  B65D43/00 ,  C08G63/199 ,  C08J5/18 ,  C08J7/047 ,  C08J7/123 ,  C08J2367/00 ,  C08J2367/02 ,  C08J2483/00 ,  C08K3/32 ,  C08K5/521 ,  C08K2201/014 ,  C08L67/02 ,  C08L69/00 ,  C08L101/00 ,  C09D167/02 ,  E01F8/0005 ,  E04D13/03 ,  G02B1/10 ,  G02B1/105 ,  G02B1/14 ,  G02B5/3083 ,  G02F1/133606 ,  Y02A40/252 ,  Y10T428/1352 ,  Y10T428/139 ,  Y10T428/1397 ,  Y10T428/161 ,  Y10T428/162 ,  Y10T428/24107 ,  Y10T428/24479 ,  Y10T428/24942 ,  Y10T428/31504 ,  Y10T428/31507 ,  Y10T428/31663 ,  Y10T428/31786 ,  C08L2666/02 ,  C08L2666/18 ,  C08L67/00

Abstract: Described are polyester compositions comprising at least one polyester which comprises terephthalic acid residues, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, and 1,4-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 translation: 描述了包含至少一种包含对苯二甲酸残基，2,2,4,4-四甲基-1,3-环丁二醇和1,4-环己烷二甲醇的聚酯的聚酯组合物，其中聚酯的特性粘度和Tg提供 某些聚酯性能。 聚酯可以制成诸如纤维，膜，瓶或片的制品。

公开(公告)号：US20130303692A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-14

申请号：US13941362

申请日：2013-07-12

Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company

Inventor： Emmett Dudley Crawford ,  Thomas Joseph Pecorini ,  Douglas Stephens McWilliams ,  David Scott Porter ,  Gary Wayne Connell ,  Ted Calvin Germroth ,  Benjamin Fredrick Barton ,  Damon Bryan Shackelford

IPC: C08G63/199 ,  C08K5/521 ,  C08K7/06 ,  C08K3/32 ,  C08K7/14 ,  C08L67/02 ,  C08K5/527

CPC classification number: C08G63/199 ,  B29C49/0005 ,  B29K2067/003 ,  B29K2105/0094 ,  B29L2031/7158 ,  B65D1/0207 ,  C08G63/20 ,  C08G2390/00 ,  C08K3/32 ,  C08K5/005 ,  C08K5/521 ,  C08K5/526 ,  C08K5/527 ,  C08K5/5397 ,  C08K7/06 ,  C08K7/14 ,  C08L67/02 ,  C08L101/00

Abstract: Described are polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising 80 to 100 mole % terephthalic acid residues; optionally, 0 to 20 mole % aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues; 20 to 30 mole % of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 70 to 80 mole % 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles or sheets.

Abstract translation: 描述的是包含（a）包含80-100摩尔％对苯二甲酸残基的二羧酸组分的聚酯; 任选地，0至20摩尔％的芳族二羧酸残基或脂族二羧酸残基; 20〜30摩尔％的2,2,4,4-四甲基-1,3-环丁二醇残基; 和70至80摩尔％的1,4-环己烷二甲醇残基。 聚酯可以制成诸如纤维，膜，瓶或片的制品。

公开(公告)号：US20130072628A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-21

申请号：US13658249

申请日：2012-10-23

Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company

Inventor： Emmett Dudley Crawford ,  Thomas Joseph Pecorini ,  Douglas Stephens McWilliams ,  David Scott Porter ,  Gary Wayne Connell

IPC: C09D167/02 ,  C08G63/91

CPC classification number: C09D167/02 ,  B29B2911/14986 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29L2031/7542 ,  C08G63/199 ,  C08G63/916 ,  C08J5/18 ,  C08J7/047 ,  C08J7/123 ,  C08J2367/00 ,  C08J2367/02 ,  C08J2483/00 ,  C08K3/32 ,  C08K5/521 ,  C08K2201/014 ,  C08L67/02 ,  C08L69/00 ,  C08L101/00 ,  C09D5/03 ,  E01F8/0005 ,  E04D13/03 ,  G02B1/105 ,  G02B1/14 ,  G02B5/3083 ,  G02F1/133606 ,  C08L2666/02 ,  C08L2666/18 ,  C08L67/00

Abstract: This invention is related to coating compositions comprising a polyester which further comprises 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues, and residues of a modifying glycol other than ethylene glycol, chosen from at least one of diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, propylene glycol, neopentyl glycol, and 1,6-hexanediol; and 50 to 100 mole % of residues of at least one of phthalic anhydride, isophthalic acid, and terephthalic acid.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及包含还包含2,2,4,4-四甲基-1,3-环丁二醇残基的聚酯的涂料组合物，1,4-环己烷二甲醇残基和除乙二醇以外的改性二醇的残基，其选自 二甘醇，三甘醇，丙二醇，新戊二醇和1,6-己二醇中的至少一种; 和50-100摩尔％的邻苯二甲酸酐，间苯二甲酸和对苯二甲酸中的至少一种的残基。

公开(公告)号：US20200317910A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-08

申请号：US16904082

申请日：2020-06-17

Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company

Inventor： David Scott Porter ,  Wentao Li ,  Sarah Exley Goetz ,  Aireal Denise Pressley ,  Amit Vasant Desai ,  Yue Rachel Hu ,  Steven J. Adams

IPC: C08L67/02 ,  H01L31/049 ,  C08G63/199 ,  C08G63/40 ,  C08G63/672

Abstract: A semi-crystalline polyester comprising a repeat unit of the formula: wherein A is an aliphatic, aromatic, or heterocyclic group; R1 is selected from the group consisting of 1,4-butanediol residue and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residue; R2 is neopentanediol residue; m is between 50 and 99 inclusive; n is between 1 and 50 inclusive; x is between 1 and 200 inclusive; and wherein said semi-crystalline polyester exhibits a minimum crystallization half-time of about 0.3 minutes or greater, or about 0.5 minutes or greater or about 0.6 minutes or greater or about 0.7 minutes or greater is described. The polyesters of the present invention may in various embodiments demonstrate one or more desirable performance characteristics and accordingly are particularly useful in applications and utilities wherein those high levels of performance for such characteristics are required. A process for forming the semi-crystalline polyester is also disclosed.