| abstract |
A high molecular weight polyester suitable for use in forming shaped articles, the polyester having an inherent viscosity of greater than 0.4 and containing repeating units from a glycol component consisting essentially of 1,3-cyclohexanedimethanol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol or mixtures thereof, and an acid component comprising at least 50 mole % of an alicyclic or aromatic dicarboxylic anhydride or corresponding acid having 6 to 30 carbon atoms. |