Polyesters

Abstract The article contains sections titled: 1. Introduction 2. Polyesters as Intermediates for Polyurethanes 2.1. Raw Materials 2.2. Production 2.2.1. General Information 2.2.2. Industrial Production 2.3. Quality Specifications and Testing 2.4. Properties 2.5. Storage and Transportation 2.6. Uses and Economic Aspects 3. Thermoplastic Polyesters 3.1. Raw Materials 3.2. Production 3.2.1. General Principles 3.2.2. Production of Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) from Dimethyl Terephthalate 3.2.3. Production of Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) from Terephthalic Acid 3.2.4. Production of Poly(Butylene Terephthalate) 3.2.5. Production of Other Partially Aromatic Polyesters 3.2.6. Production of Fully Aromatic, Liquid Crystalline Polyesters 3.3. Analysis 3.4. Co‐Components and Additives 3.5. Properties 3.6. Uses 3.7. Toxicology 3.8. Economic Aspects 3.9. Recycling