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 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 carbon atoms, k is a whole number from 1 to 1500, o stands for numbers from 1 to 1500, and m is z/o and n is (o-z)/o wherein z is 0 to o.

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: 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 light-emitting, transparent, flexible film system based on polymers is produced by including a thermoplastic polyurethane film having an electroluminescent pigment incorporated therein in the flexible film system. These systems are useful as a luminescent system.

Abstract: A light-emitting, transparent, flexible film system based on polymers is produced by including a thermoplastic polyurethane film having an electroluminescent pigment incorporated therein in the flexible film system. These systems are useful as a luminescent system.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a compound made of transparent thermoplastic resin, particularly polycarbonate, and a combination of inorganic particles on the basis of silicone dioxide and polymer particles on an acrylate basis with core-shell morphology, as well as moulds made from this compound.

Abstract: A multilayer sheet suitable for use as a diffuser in flat screens is disclosed. The sheet includes at least one base layer (B) and at least one outer layer (A) wherein (B) comprise a transparent thermoplastics material and transparent polymeric particles, with the proviso that the refractive index of the material and particles differ one from the other, and wherein said (A) comprise a transparent polycarbonate and a bismalonate UV absorber.

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 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 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: A light-emitting, transparent, flexible film system based on polymers is produced by including a thermoplastic polyurethane film having an electroluminescent pigment incorporated therein in the flexible film system. These systems are useful as a luminescent system.

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 thermally-formed molded article comprising a branched polycarbonate having improved thickness uniformity is disclosed. The polycarbonate has a melt volume rate of 1.5 to 10 and a viscosity parameter of 1.75 to 3.0. Also disclosed is a process for the production of the article.

Abstract: A polycarbonate molding having improved optical properties is disclosed. The molding features an angle of deflection &agr;&egr; (min) determined in a accordance with DIN 52305-A-AS of ≦2.0 and a refractive index D&egr; (min) determined in accordance with DIN 52305-A-AZ of ≦0.05. The molding is prepared from a molding composition that contains a branched polycarbonate having a weight average molecular weight of 25,000 to 40,000 and melt volume rate of 2 to 20 cm3/10 min (300° C.; 1.2 kg) determined in accordance with ISO 1133.

Abstract: A reinforced polyamide molding composition is disclosed. Characterized in that its viscosity at a shear velocity of 10 s−1 is greater than 1000 Pas and a shear velocity of 1000 s−1 is less than 300 Pas, at processing temperatures of 40 to 80° C. above its melting point, the composition is particularly suitable for thermoforming applications.