Abstract: A thermoplastic composition suitable for making diffuser films is disclosed. The composition contains 90 to 99.95 percent of a transparent first polymeric resin and 0.01 to 10 percent particles of transparent second polymeric resin. The particles have a mean particle diameter of 1 to 100 ?m and their refractive index differs from that of the first polymeric resin. Not more than 500 ppm of said particles have particle diameters in the range of 80 to 200 nm.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition suitable for the preparation of sheets, in particular for making diffuser sheets in flat screens is disclosed. The composition that contains 80 to 99.9% of a transparent thermoplastic material and 0.01 to 20% of scattering pigments in the form of polymeric particles having average particle diameter of 1 to 100 ?m. is distinguished by a particularly low fines content of the scattering pigments.

Abstract: A solid sheet comprising 80 to 99.99 wt. % of a transparent polycarbonate having weight average molecular weight of 15,000 to 21,000 g/mol, specifically excluding 18,000 g/mol, and 0.01 to 20 wt. % of transparent polymeric particles having an optical density which differs from that of the polycarbonate is disclosed. The sheet is particularly suitable as a diffuser in flat screens.

Abstract: A solid sheet comprising transparent polycarbonate matrix, particles of a transparent polymer and an antistatic agent is disclosed. Characterized in that the refractive index of said matrix differs from that of said polymer, the sheet is suitable in making diffuser plate in flat screens.

Abstract: A thermoplastic compositions containing polycarbonate and a UV absorbing compound conforming to Formula 1 wherein R denotes a branched or unbranched alkyl group with 4 to 10 carbon atoms is disclosed. The composition is suitable for making molded or extruded articles, including multilayered articles exhibiting improved weatherability.

Abstract: A film comprising transparent polycarbonate, transparent, acrylate-based polymeric particles and an antistatic agent is disclosed. The particles have core-shell morphology and their average diameter is 1 to 100 ?m. The film that may be multilayered is suitable as a diffuser of flat screens.

Abstract: A multi-layer article is disclosed. The article contains a base layer that contains at least one thermoplastic resin and a second layer containing a thermoplastic (co)polyformal superimposed over the base layer. The (co)polyformal conforms to formulae (1a) or (1b), in which O-D-O and O-E-O independently denote a diphenolate group, -D- and -E- independently denote an aromatic group having 6 to 40 C atoms, k is a whole number from 1 to 1500 and m is z/o and n is (o-z)/o wherein z is 0 to o. The multi-layer article that may be prepared by co-extrusion exhibits improved properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid sheet prepared from a composition that includes: (a) a transparent polycarbonate; and (b) transparent polymeric particles having an optical density which differs from the transparent polycarbonate matrix material. The present invention also relates to use of such a solid sheet as a diffuser sheet in flat screens.

Abstract: A transparent sheet having improved optical properties is disclosed. The sheet that features a deviation angle ?? (min) according to DIN 52305-A-AS of ?2.0 and a refracting power D? (min) according to DIN 52305-A-AZ of ?0.05, is prepared by extruding a molding composition comprising linear (co)polycarbonate having weight average molecular weight of 25,000 to 31,000.

Abstract: A multi-layer article is disclosed. The article contains a base layer that contains at least one thermoplastic resin and a second layer containing a thermoplastic (co)polyformal superimposed over the base layer. The (co)polyformal conforms to formulae (1a) or (1b), ?O-D-O—CH2?k??1a ??O-D-O—CH2?mO?E-O—CH2?n?o??1b in which O-D-O and O-E-O independently denote a diphenolate group, -D- and -E- independently denote an aromatic group having 6 to 40 C atoms, k is a whole number from 1 to 1500 and m is z/o and n is (o?z)/o wherein z is 0 to o. The multi-layer article that may be prepared by co-extrusion exhibits improved properties.

Abstract: A multi-layer product which is produced by co-extrusion and in which the co-extruded side is easily recognizable is disclosed. The product comprises a base layer containing a transparent thermoplastic and at least one co-extruded layer that contains a transparent thermoplastic and is different from the base layer. Also disclosed is a process for the production of such a multi-layer product and products containing such a multi-layer product.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of (co)oligomers or (co)polymers is disclosed.

Abstract: An optically pumped solid-state laser includes a laser medium surrounded by a pumping radiation reflector having at least one opening for injecting into the pumping radiation reflector pumping radiation emitted by a pumping radiation source Disposed between the pumping radiation source and the laser medium is a beam guiding and/or beam shaping optical system that includes at least one optical element disposed inside the pumping radiation reflector in the beam path of the pumping radiation source, the optical element varying the power density distribution of at least a portion of the pumping radiation directed immediately onto the laser medium.

Abstract: A continuous process for the granulation of alcohol- and water-moist carboxymethyl cellulose (CM) produced by standard methods, wherein the CMC still moist with adhering aqueous alcohol is continuously introduced into a stirring unit, of which the length-to-diameter ratio is greater than 1 and of which the radial stirring elements are mounted on a shaft extending longitudinally in the stirring unit, and is taken up by the stirring elements, which rotate at a peripheral speed of at least 2 m/sec, being percussively size-reduced, and at the same time is brought into contact with steam flowing in countercurrent, and after a residence time of at least 1 minute, is discharged from the stirring unit and dried in the usual way.

Abstract: A process for the purification and isolation of cellulose or starch ethers wherein directly after the etherification step the suspension agent and the extraction of the ether product with the purifying agent is carried out on the same continuously working filter.

Abstract: A process for purification and working-up of cellulose or starch ethers using a solid-jacket sieve centrifuge for removing the suspension agent extraction with purifying agent and isolation of the purified ether product.

Abstract: The invention relates to antistatic polyamide compositions comprising a polyamide and as an antistatic agent from 0.1 to 20%, preferably from 1.5 to 15%, by weight based on the total weight of the composition of urethanes with ether groups. The urethanes with ether groups are stable in melts of aliphatic polyamides for prolonged periods at temperatures of up to about 300.degree. C. and filaments and fibers of such polyamides or woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, non-woven or pile fabrics produced from these filaments or fibers show outstanding antistatic properties.

Abstract: High molecular weight polyesters from terephthalic acid and 1,4 cyclohexane dimethanol, containing in polycondensed form a polytetrahydrofurane diol Fibers and filaments produced from these polyesters can be dyed carrier-free.

Abstract: This invention relates to antistatic compositions of high molecular weight linear aliphatic polyamides which are stabilized against yellowing due to the action of heat. These polyamides which may be formed into films or fibers, are prepared by the solvent-free condensation of salts of aliphatic diamines with aliphatic dicarboxylic acids and/or lactams and contain homogeneously distributed therein a composition of one or more polyoxyalkylene compounds and tertiary amides or diamides, having at least one tertiary amide group.