Abstract: A polycarbonate composition is disclosed comprising a polycarbonate resin, a 3-hydroxychromone dye, and an ultraviolet absorber selected from the group consisting of cyanoacrylates, malonates, and oxanilides. The combination of the 3-hydroxychromone dye and ultraviolet absorber results in a composition with good color retention and strong initial fluorescent emission intensity.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an article and thermoplastic composition comprising a polysiloxane-polycarbonate, optionally, a polycarbonate, and an X-ray contrast agent comprising X-ray scattering atoms having an atomic number of greater than or equal to 22, wherein a 3.2 mm thick article molded from the thermoplastic composition has a notched Izod impact strength of greater than or equal to about 620 J/m, when measured at a temperature of 0° C. according to ASTM D256-04, and has an Equivalent Al Thickness of greater than 0.51 mm, when irradiated with 50 kV X-ray radiation, and wherein melt volume rates determined under a load of 1.2 kg at 300° C. (ASTM D1238-04), a melt volume rate measured at a dwell time of 18 minutes increases relative to that measured at 6 minutes by less than or equal to 31%. A method of improving contrast in a polycarbonate composition, and specific articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: Multilayer articles comprising a coating layer comprising resorcinol arylate chain members bound to a support substrate via an optional intermediate tie layer. Adhesion between the layers of the multilayer article is enhanced by modifying at least a part of a surface of at least one of the layers in the multilayer article by a technique selected from at least one of: surface adhesive treatment, surface corona treatment, flame treatment, plasma surface treatment, vacuum deposition treatment, ionization radiation, chemical surface treatment, surface abrasion treatment, and surface texturing treating.

Abstract: A colorimetric composition is disclosed comprising a polycarbonate resin, a dye, and a thiopropionate. The composition undergoes an irreversible color shift to a darker color upon exposure to sunlight or UV radiation. Processes for producing and/or using such a colorimetric composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: Multilayer articles comprising a coating layer comprising resorcinol arylate chain members bound to a support substrate via an optional intermediate tie layer. Adhesion between the layers of the multilayer article is enhanced by modifying at least a part of a surface of at least one of the layers in the multilayer article by a technique selected from at least one of: surface adhesive treatment, surface corona treatment, flame treatment, plasma surface treatment, vacuum deposition treatment, ionization radiation, chemical surface treatment, surface abrasion treatment, and surface texturing treating.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an article and thermoplastic composition comprising a polysiloxane-polycarbonate, optionally, a polycarbonate, and an X-ray contrast agent comprising X-ray scattering atoms having an atomic number of greater than or equal to 22, wherein an article molded from the thermoplastic composition and having a thickness of 3.2 mm has a notched Izod impact (NII) strength of greater than or equal to about 620 J/m, when measured at a temperature of 0° C. according to ASTM D256-04, or a notched Izod impact strength of greater than or equal to about 409 J/m, when measured at a temperature of ?30° C. according to ASTM D256-04, wherein an article molded from the thermoplastic composition and having a thickness of 3.2 mm has an Equivalent Al Thickness of greater than 0.51 mm, when irradiated with 50 kV X-ray radiation, and wherein for melt volume rates of the thermoplastic composition determined under a load of 1.2 kg at a temperature of 300° C.

Abstract: A colorimetric composition is disclosed comprising a polycarbonate resin, a dye, and a thiopropionate. The composition undergoes an irreversible color shift to a darker color upon exposure to sunlight or UV radiation. Processes for producing and/or using such a colorimetric composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A polycarbonate composition is disclosed comprising a polycarbonate resin, a 3-hydroxychromone dye, and an ultraviolet absorber selected from the group consisting of cyanoacrylates, malonates, and oxanilides. The combination of the 3-hydroxychromone dye and ultraviolet absorber results in a composition with good color retention and strong initial fluorescent emission intensity.

Abstract: A molding composition has a bulk resin component formed from: a) 5 to 93 percent by weight of cycloaliphatic polyester resin such as poly(1,4-cyclohexane-dimethanol-1,4-dicarboxylate having a melt viscosity of at least 6000 poise; b) 5 to 93 percent by weight of an acrylate polymer or co-polymer; and c) 2 to 30 percent by weight of an impact modifier with a a shell comprising a repeating units derived from a C1-12 alkyl(meth)acrylate and a rubbery core having weatherability properties. The composition may further include a polycarbonate polymer or a styrene-acrylonitrile polymer as a phase compatabilizer as well as other conventional additives such as pigments, mineral fillers, antioxidants and the like. The composition has improved ductility, impact strength and weatherability.

Abstract: Multilayer articles comprising a coating layer comprising resorcinol arylate chain members bound to a support substrate via an optional intermediate tie layer. Adhesion between the layers of the multilayer article is enhanced by modifying at least a part of a surface of at least one of the layers in the multilayer article by a technique selected from at least one of: surface adhesive treatment, surface corona treatment, flame treatment, plasma surface treatment, vacuum deposition treatment, ionization radiation, chemical surface treatment, surface abrasion treatment, and surface texturing treating.

Abstract: The use of a sulfonated polyester ionomer in a polyamide or polyester resin blend results in articles having enhanced dyeability, as demonstrated by an enhanced dye pick-up of at least 25% over resin blends without such sulfonated polyester ionomer.