Abstract: An impact-modified polycarbonate composition is disclosed. The composition features good processing stability, low temperature toughness and chemical resistance to stress cracking. It includes two copolymers of a vinylaromatic compound and a functionalized vinylolefinic compound and is suitable for the production of complex components.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition comprising polycarbonate resin, at least one impact modifier and highly pure talc is disclosed. The talc is characterized in that it contains Al2O3 in an amount of less than 1% relative to the weight of said talc. The composition that features high toughness, good processability and low coefficient of thermal expansion is suitable for the manufacture of exterior parts of vehicles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer blends containing a component selected from the group poly(ester)carbonates, graft polymers or mixtures thereof, polyalkylene naphthalate as the second component optionally together with a further component selected from the group of vinyl (co)polymers, polyalkylene terephthalates or mixtures thereof, wherein mixtures of polycarbonate, polyalkylene naphthalate and optionally polyalkylene terephthalate contain no tetrafluoroethylene polymer.

Abstract: Homo- and/or copolymers of one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers, suitable for the preparation of molded articles that feature improved properties, especially improved fracture properties, heat stability and notched impact strength are disclosed. These homo- and/or copolymers are characterized in that they contain less than 400 particles per m2 of surface area with a diameter greater than 200 ?m.

Abstract: A polycarbonate composition containing inorganic material with an anisotropic particle geometry and with an iron content of less than about 100 ppm is disclosed. The composition is suitable for producing molded articles exhibiting improved mechanical properties both at ambient and low temperatures.

Abstract: An oligophosphate of general formula is disclosed. The oligophosphate is suitable as a flame retardant for thermoplastic molding compositions that exhibit a good flame-retardant effect, improved dimensional stability under the effect of heat, a good level of toughness and excellent flowability.

Abstract: A mineral-filled, impact-resistant thermoplastic molding composition is disclosed. The composition contains at least one resin selected from the group consisting of polycarbonate and polyester carbonate B) impact resistance modifier, and C) wollastonite having carbon content greater than 0.1% relative to the weight of the wollastonite as determined by elemental analysis. Exhibiting high modulus of elasticity and a good toughness, in particular also at low temperatures, the composition is suitable for car body external applications.

Abstract: A flame resistant anti-electrostatic polycarbonate composition that is chlorine- and bromine-free is disclosed. Good melt flowability and low tendency to juicing, coupled with its good mechanical and thermal properties make the composition especially suitable for injection molding. The composition finds use in the production of a variety of molded articles.

Abstract: A molding composition characterized by its improved processability and flame resistance, suitable especially for extrusion is disclosed. The composition that contains polycarbonate, an impact modifier and a halogen-free phosphous-containing flameproofing agent features flame resistance of V-0 in the UL 94 V fire behavior test at wall thickness ?1.5 mm and a melt viscosity, measured at 260° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel crosslinked bead polymers having an average particle size of 1 to 1000 ?m containing specific, halogen-free phosphorus compounds including triphenyl phosphate as the halogen-free phosphorus compound, and to a process for the production of these bead polymers and to the use thereof as flame retardants in thermoplastics.

Abstract: An impact resistant, flame-resistant thermoplastic molding composition suitable for making thin-wall housing parts is disclosed. The composition contains A) 50 to 90 parts by weight of at least one a member selected from the group consisting of polycarbonate and polyester carbonate, B) 5 to 20 parts by weight of rubber-modified vinyl (co)polymer C) 2 to 15 parts by weight of at least one low-volatility, halogen-free flameproofing agent, D) 0.1 to 6 parts by weight of a silicate mineral, and optional E) fluorinated polyolefin, and F) conventional polymer additive wherein the total sum of the parts by weight of the components A) to F) is 100, and wherein the rubber content of the composition referred to the weight of the composition is 2 to 6 wt.-%.

Abstract: A translucent thermoplastic molding composition containing polycarbonate, phosphorous compound and a fluorinated polyolefin is disclosed. Characterized in its excellent flame proofing, optical properties and resistance to chemicals the composition is suitable for making articles that in the course of use come in contact with solvents lubricants and cleaning compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides thermoplastic polycarbonate blends which contain phosphonate amines and special graft polymers, which are prepared using redox initiator systems, and which are characterised by improved mechanical properties such as notched impact resistance, weld line strength and stress crack resistance.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition having improved mechanical properties is disclosed. The composition contains (A) aromatic polycarbonate and/or polyester carbonate (B) at least one graft rubber, obtained by emulsion polymerization of styrene and acrylonitrile in the presence of at least two rubber latices of type (B1) and (B2) where (B1) has a particle diameter d50 of ?350 nm, a particle size distribution range of 30 nm to 100 nm, and a gel content of 70 wt. %, and (B2) has a particle diameter of ?350 nm, a particle size distribution range of 50 nm to 500 nm, and a gel content of ?70 wt. %, and the difference in the average particle diameter of B1 and B2 is ?50 nm, (C) an optional copolymer of styrene and or acrylonitrile and for methyl methacrylate and/or N-substituted maleinimide, and optionally (D) flame retardant as well as optionally conventional additives.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition comprising A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of polycarbonate and polyestercarbonate and B) a phosphorus compound is disclosed. The composition wherein A) is a mixture of (A.1) 99.9 to 40 wt. % of branched member, and (A.2) 0.1 to 60 wt. % of linear member, is characterized by high melt stability and improved mechanical properties, particularly improved stress crack resistance under the effect of chemicals and a higher notched impact resistance. The composition is especially suitable for producing profiles, films or sheets of any type in an extrusion process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonate blends containing phosphonate amine and inorganic nanoparticles, which have improved flame proofing and improved mechanical properties such as low-temperature impact strength, elongation at break, weld line strength and stress cracking resistance as well as an improved yellowness index.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer blends containing a component selected from the group poly(ester)carbonates, graft polymers or mixtures thereof, polyalkylene naphthalate as the second component optionally together with a further component selected from the group of vinyl (co)polymers, polyalkylene terephthalates or mixtures thereof, wherein mixtures of polycarbonate, polyalkylene naphthalate and optionally polyalkylene terephthalate contain no tetrafluoroethylene polymer.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition characterized by its excellent flame retardance, chemical resistance and thermal stability is disclosed. The compostion that contains polycarbonate, an impact modifier and a flame retardant corresponding to in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 independently of one another denote C1-C8-alkyl, C6-C10-aryl or C7-C12-aralkyl, n is 0 or 1, q is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4, N is 0.1 and 30, R5 and R6 independently denote C1-C4-alkyl, and Y denotes C1-C7-alkylidene, C1-C7-alkylene, C5-C12-cycloalkylene, C5-C12-cycloalkylidene, —O—, —S—, —SO—, SO2 or —CO—, is further characterized in that is contains ≦0.1% fluorine, in relation to its weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to impact-modified polyamide compositions and mouldings produced therefrom which are suitable in particular for on-line lacquering, and the mouldings which have been subjected to on-line lacquering.

Abstract: The invention relates to homopolymers and/or copolymers containing <100 ppm coarse particles with a particle diameter of between 200 and 500 &mgr;m, to thermoplastic moulding materials containing said homopolymtrs and/or copolymers, to the use of the homopolymers and/or copolymers and moulding materials for the production of moulded parts and to the moulded parts themselves.