Abstract: Low-gloss flexible clear coast can include a base formula that includes a base resin and a cross-linker, a silica-based flattener, wherein the silica-based flattener comprises from 5 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the base formula to 20 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the base formula, one or more flattener enhancing agents, wherein the one or more flattener enhancing agents comprise 0.25 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the base formula to 5 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the base formula, and possess 90° flexibility and a 60° gloss finish from 22 gloss units to 34 gloss units.

Abstract: The present invention relates to radiation-curable coating compositions based on tin-free aqueous polyurethane dispersions based on polyurethane acrylates (i), characterized in that the polyurethane acrylate (i) comprises as builder components A) one or more compounds with at least one group which is reactive towards isocyanate and at least one unsaturated group which can undergo free radical polymerization, B) one or more compounds which differ from A) and have at least one group which is reactive towards isocyanate, C) one or more compounds with at least one group which is reactive towards isocyanate and additionally at least one group having a hydrophilizing action, D) one or more organic polyisocyanates, which are reacted in the presence of F) bismuth(III) salt(s) and G) an acid having a pKa of <2.5, and a process for the preparation thereof, the use of the coating compositions as lacquers and/or adhesives, and objects and substrates provided with these lacquers and/or adhesives.

Abstract: A polycarbonate/polyethylene terephthalate composite resin composition is provided, which contains a resin component of 100 parts by weight and contains a phosphorus thermal stabilizer of 0.01 to 0.5 parts by weight and/or a hindered phenol thermal stabilizer of 0.01 to 1 parts by weight, the resin component containing a polycarbonate resin of 95 to 30 weight % and a polyethylene terephthalate resin of 5 to 70 weight %. The polyethylene terephthalate resin contains a deactivated polycondensation catalyst. The polycarbonate/polyethylene terephthalate composite resin composition can be prevented from being deteriorated resulting from being thermally preserved.

Abstract: Solvent cast polycarbonate-based films for use in laminates with flame retardance, low heat release and low smoke production, and methods of manufacture. Polycarbonate resin or polymer blends of polycarbonate resin and one or more polymer resins are solvent cast and incorporated into decorative, fire retardant and protective laminates.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic composition comprising a mixture of from 10 to 98 weight % of a polycarbonate polymer, from 2 to 90 weight % of a polyester polymer comprising structures derived from a diol compound having the structure (A) HO—Z—OH, wherein Z is a C1 to C36 linear aliphatic radical, a C3 to C36 branched aliphatic or cycloaliphatic radical, a C6 to C36 aryl radical, or a C7 to C36 alkylaryl radical, and a diacid compound having the structure (B) HOOC—CH2CH2—COOH, from 0 to 5 weight % of a polylactic acid polymer, wherein the sum of the polycarbonate polymer, the polyester polymer, and the polylactic acid polymer is equal to 100 weight %. The thermoplastic composition has improved mechanical properties.

Abstract: A composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition: from 10 to 80 wt. % of a modified polybutylene terephthalate copolymer that (1) is derived from polyethylene terephthalate component selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate and polyethylene terephthalate copolymers and (2) has at least one residue derived from the polyethylene terephthalate component; from 10 to 80 wt. % of a polycarbonate; from 0 to 20 wt. % of an impact modifier; from 1 to less than 25 wt. % of a reinforcing filler; from 0.1 to less than 2.5 wt. % of a fibrillated fluoropolymer; from 0 to 5 wt. % of an additive selected from the group consisting of antioxidants, mold release agents, colorants, quenchers, stabilizers, and combinations thereof. The composition has a heat deflection temperature of at least 110° C., measured in accordance with to ASTM D648 on 3.2 mm thick molded bars at 0.455 MPa.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a curable composition comprising at least one polymer A with at least one reactive silyl group and at least one polymer B with at least one reactive silyl group, the number of reactive silyl groups in the polymer A being greater or equal to the number of silyl groups in polymer B and the reactive silyl groups being capable of cross-linking to form siloxane bonds. The disclosure also relates to preparations containing a composition of this type and to the use of said compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to new, hydrolysis-stable, aqueous polyurethane-polyurea dispersions based on polycarbonate-polyols, to a process for preparing them and to their use in coating materials.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of preparing a transparent polymer material, the method comprising steps i) and ii) in any order, the steps consisting in: i) mixing: mineral nanoparticles having a form factor strictly greater than 1.0; and a polymer matrix comprising a quantity of at least 80% by weight of a polycarbonate (PC) first thermoplastic polymer and of a second transparent thermoplastic polymer other than the first thermoplastic polymer, in order to obtain a mixture; and ii) heating the polymer matrix to the molten state, on its own or in the mixture; to obtain the transparent, polymer material, the mixture of step i) comprising a quantity of mineral nanoparticles having a form factor strictly greater than 1.0 that is strictly less than 5% by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of polyurethane foams, wherein a composition containing an anionic and a cationic polyurethane dispersion is expanded and dried.

Abstract: A laser weldable PBT-series resin composition and a molded product thereof are provided, in which the composition is weldable uniformly and has high welding strength even when the composition comprises a polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) as a base. The laser weldable resin composition comprises 1 to 50 parts by weight of (B) an elastomer (such as a polystyrene-series thermoplastic elastomer or a polyester-series thermoplastic elastomer), 5 to 100 parts by weight of (C) a polycarbonate-series resin, 1 to 10 parts by weight of (D) a plasticizer (e.g., an aromatic polycarboxylic acid ester, and an acrylic plasticizer), and 0 to 100 parts by weight of (E) a filler or reinforcing agent (such as a glass fiber), relative to 100 parts by weight of (A) a polybutylene terephthalate-series resin (a homopolyester or a copolyester). The molded product prepared from the resin composition has a small light transmittance fluctuation range depending on sites to be irradiated of the molded product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polylactic acid resin composition. The composition includes about 25 to about 80 parts by weight of a polylactic acid resin, (B) about 20 to about 75 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin, and (C) about 0.01 to about 5 parts by weight of a chain extender including an amine group, based on about 100 parts by weight of (A)+(B). The polylactic acid resin composition of the present invention is environmentally-friendly and has excellent hydrolysis resistance and simultaneously improved mechanical strength and heat resistance, and accordingly can be used for manufacturing various molded products requiring heat resistance and mechanical strength, for example vehicles, machine parts, electronic parts, office machines, miscellaneous goods, and the like.

Abstract: A composition for laser welding which comprises (a) 35.5 to 80 weight percent of a non-amorphous polymer selected from the group consisting of poly(butylene terephthalate), poly(ethylene terephthalate), poly(butylene terephthalate) copolymer, poly(ethylene terephthalate) copolymer, and combinations thereof; (b) 10 to 24.5 weight percent of an amorphous polymer selected from a poly(ester) copolymer, a poly(ester-carbonate), or a combination thereof; and (c) 10 to 40 weight percent of a filler selected from the group consisting of talc, mica, barium sulphate, at least one form of glass, and a combination thereof. This composition is further compounded with (d) 0-5 parts by weight of an antioxidant, mold release agent, stabilizer, or a combination thereof based upon 100 parts by weight of the combination of the non-amorphous polymer, the amorphous polymer and the filler.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic molding compositions comprising the following components: (A) at least one polyarylene ether, (B) at least one hyperbranched polymer selected from hyperbranched polycarbonates and hyperbranched polyesters, (C) optionally at least one fibrous or particulate filler, and (D) optionally further additives and/or processing aids. The present invention further relates to a process for producing the thermoplastic molding compositions of the invention, to their use for producing moldings, fibers, foams, films, or membranes, and to the resultant moldings, fibers, foams, films, and membranes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic molding compositions comprising the following components: (A1) at least one polyarylene ether having an average of at most 0.5 phenolic end groups per polymer chain, (A2) optionally at least one polyarylene ether having an average of at least 1.5 phenolic end groups per polymer chain, (B) at least one polyarylene sulfide, (C) at least one hyperbranched polymer selected from hyperbranched polycarbonates and hyperbranched polyesters, (D) optionally at least one functionalized polyarylene ether comprising carboxy groups, (E) optionally at least one fibrous or particulate filler, and (F) optionally further additives and/or processing aids. The present invention further relates to a process for producing the thermoplastic molding compositions of the invention, to the use of these for producing moldings, fibers, foams, or films, and to the resultant moldings, fibers, foams, and films.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polycarbonate composition includes, based on the total weight of the thermoplastic polycarbonate composition: 15 to less than 40 wt. % of a reinforcing mineral filler; and greater than 60 to 85 wt. % of a polymer component, including, based on the weight of the polymer component, 68 to 99.9 wt. % of an aromatic polycarbonate, 0.1 to 2 wt. % of a fluorinated polymer, optionally, 0.1 to 25 wt. % of an impact modifier; and optionally, 0.1 to 5 wt. % of an additive composition including an antioxidant, a mold release agent, and a stabilizer; wherein a molded sample of the thermoplastic polycarbonate composition has no drips when measured in accordance with NF P 92-505 at a thickness of 3.0 mm.

Abstract: A packaged aqueous carbonated beverage comprising a container which replaces at least a portion of CO2 that permeates through the container or closure. The container comprises a polyester composition including a polyester suitable for packaging aqueous carbonated beverages and a carbonating agent. The aqueous carbonated beverage is disposed in the container such that the aqueous carbonated beverage has direct contact with the container and a closure seals the beverage in the container. The carbonating agent reacts with water in the carbonated beverage forming CO2 for replacing at least a portion of CO2 that permeates through the container or closure. A corresponding method of packaging an aqueous carbonated beverage is disclosed.

Abstract: A process for producing at least one monofilament from a thermoplastic polymer material comprising at least one polyester and also nanoparticles and optionally further additives as components, comprises adding the components to an extruder as partial or complete mixtures or separately and the thermoplastic polymer material being initially strand extruded, cooled and stretched and finally heat-conditioned at a temperature in the range from 40 to 120° C. for 0.01 to 10 min. The invention further relates to using a monofilament obtained by the process in the manufacture of artificial turf, wigs and also as bristles for soft or stiff brushes.

Abstract: The invention relates to ductile two-component moulding parts which are resistant to stress cracking and warping under the influence of chemicals, i.e. dimensionally stable two-component moulding parts.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a resin composition having excellent thermal stability, light reflectivity and color, and, preferably, flame retardancy. The present disclosure also relates to a method for producing a resin composition which comprises mixing 60 to 99.9 parts by weight of polycarbonate resin (component A) with 0.1 to 40 parts by weight of titanium dioxide pigment (component B), wherein component B (i) satisfies 0.05?(b)?(a)?0.6, when weight. reduction at 23 to 100° C. by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) is (a) wt % and weight reduction at 23 to 300° C. by TGA is (b) wt %, and (ii) satisfies 0.001?(d)/(c)?0.01 and 0.001?(e)/(c)?0.02, when weight percentages derived from Ti, Al and Si elements in X-ray fluorescence analysis are (c) wt %, (d) wt % and (e) wt %, respectively.

Abstract: Disclosed is a transparent/translucent molding composition and process for making prepared from an impact modifier and a resin blend of polycarbonate and a cycloaliphatic polyester having a matching index of refraction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition in the form of a dispersion containing a polyurethane urea which (1) is terminated by a copolymer unit of polyethylene oxide and polypropylene oxide, and (2) contains at least one hydroxyl-group-containing polycarbonate polyol.

Abstract: A resin composition comprises a polylactic acid resin (A) 75-10 wt %, an aromatic polycarbonate resin (B) 25-90 wt % and a polymer compound to which a glycidyl compound or an acid anhydride is grafted or copolymerized (D) 1-50 wt parts with respect to 100 wt parts of the total of the component (A) and the component (B).

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition with excellent rigidity (flexural strength) and impact resistance, and a method of preparing the same are disclosed. The polycarbonate resin composition includes 1 to 70 parts by weight of a filament filler of 5˜30 mm based on 100 parts by weight of the total amount of a first polycarbonate resin (A) having a weight-average molecular weight of 25,000 g/mol or less, the filament filler (B), and one of a second polycarbonate resin (C) having a weight-average molecular weight of more than 25,000 g/mol and a rubber-modified styrene graft copolymer resin and a styrene copolymer resin (C). The polycarbonate resin composition provides high rigidity and impact strength, and thus is useful to manufacture a variety of molded articles such as mobile products, electronic components, etc.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyamide resin composition and a method of preparing the composition. The composition includes a first polyamide resin, a second polyamide resin different from the first, a transition metal, and a lubricant. The first polyamide resin has an extractable fraction of nylon 6 oligomer at least one percent as determined by ISO 6427. The composition is optimized for relative viscosity, viscosity number, moisture content, and an amount of extractables.

Abstract: A flame-retardant polycarbonate resin composition and molded articles thereof. The flame-retardant polycarbonate resin composition contains 100 parts by mass of an aromatic polycarbonate resin (A), 0.1 to 5 parts by mass of carbon nanotubes (B) and 0.1 to 10 parts by mass of a polyorganosiloxane-containing graft copolymer (C), capable of being made into thin molded articles which are highly flame retardant even at a thickness as thin as 0.5 mm or less and well balanced in the electroconductivity, impact resistance, and their appearance.

Abstract: Use of a kinked rigid-rod polyarylene of a particular type for its fire resistance properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous polyurethane coating composition comprising: 1) 1 to 99 wt. % of the reaction product of: a) a polyol component, which is soluble or dispersible in water and is the reaction product of a polyisocyanate component containing 50 to 100 wt. % of an aliphatic diisocyanate, a polyol component containing one or more polyether polyols and having an OH number of 25 to 350 mg KOH/g solids and an isocyanate-reactive component containing at least one group capable of salt formation; and b) polyisocyanate component, which is soluble or dispersible in water, has blocked isocyanate groups and is the reaction product of one or more polyisocyanates having an isocyanurate group content of 2 to 30 wt. %, a reversible, monofunctional blocking agent for isocyanate groups, a nonionic hydrophilic component and a stabilizing component which has 1 to 2 hydrazide groups and a molecular weight of 70 to 300; and 2) 1 to 99 wt.

Abstract: A composition containing a polycarbonate, a polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer, an alicyclic hydrocarbon resin flow promoter, an inorganic filler, a flame retardant and an impact modifier. The compositions may include polycarbonate in an amount of 40% by weight or more of the combined weights of the polycarbonate, polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer, inorganic filler, flame retardant, flow promoter, and impact modifier compound wherein a molded sample of the thermoplastic composition is capable of achieving UL94 V0 rating at a thickness of 1.2 mm (±10%); wherein the polymer composition has a melt viscosity of 185 Pa·sec or less, when measured at 270° C. and 1500 sec?1; and wherein a molded sample of the thermoplastic composition has a flexural modulus determined in accordance with ASTM D790 within 3800-8000 MPa; and wherein a 3.2-mm thick molded NII bar comprising the composition has a notched Izod impact strength of 40 to 200 J/m determined in accordance with ASTM D256 at 23° C.

Abstract: Inkjet inks that have, as a principal component, a crosslinked polyurethane dispersoid binder additive with selected diols used to prepare the polyurethane. The diols include a polyether diol, an ionic diol and polycarbonate, polyamide and/or poly(meth)acrylate diols. These inks can be used for printing on different media, and are particularly suitable for printing on textiles. The printed textiles are particularly durable to wash fastness and crock.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system (1) comprising at least one extruded or injection-molded molding (5) composed of a molding composition comprising a polymer material, where the molding composition comprises at least one filler for reinforcement. The proportion of the filler for reinforcement in the molding composition is in the range from 20 to 80% by weight. The invention further relates to a process for the production of a system (1), where the molding composition comprising the at least one filler for reinforcement is molded through an extrusion process to give the molding (5). The invention further relates to a use of the system (1).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to curable, two-package compositions comprising a first and second reactive package. The first reactive package comprises: a) a polyamine component comprising: i) an aspartic ester functional polyamine; and ii) an aromatic polyamine; and b) a rheology modifier. The second reactive package comprises a polyisocyanate, and the curable composition, upon mixing of the reactive packages, demonstrates a gel time of at least 10 minutes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a light-diffusive polycarbonate-based resin composition which includes (A) 100 parts by mass of an aromatic polycarbonate resin, (B) 0.01 to 10 parts by mass of a light-diffusing agent, and (C) 0.1 to 20 parts by mass of a styrene-(meth)acrylic ester copolymer, and a light-diffusing plate formed from the composition. The light-diffusive polycarbonate-based resin composition can be injection-molded to form a light-diffusing plate having satisfactory precision in thickness for use in comparatively large liquid crystal displays having a size larger than 20 inches.

Abstract: This invention provides a polylactic acid resin composition in which stereocomplex crystals of poly-L-lactic acid and poly-D-lactic acid can be selectively crystallized to obtain polylactic acid having a sufficiently high speed of crystallization and a sufficiently high ratio of stereocomplex crystal and a molded article thereof obtained via melt molding and crystallization of the same. Such polylactic acid resin composition comprises polylactic acid capable of generating stereocomplex crystallization and an aromatic urea compound represented by formula (1): wherein R1 represents an alkylene group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; R2 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 25 carbon atoms; and m is an integer between 1 to 6.

Abstract: Disclosed is a light guide member which includes a polycarbonate copolymer having a repeating unit represented by the formula (I) and a repeating unit represented by the formula (II), which is thin, and which is free from thermal degradation (yellowing) or deterioration in properties caused by the generation of a gas, such as a light guide plate formed of a polycarbonate material. Also disclosed is an illumination unit using the light guide member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising at least one (poly)isocyanate and at least one surfactant comprising an amino acid and a mixture of compounds of formulae (I) and (II) wherein i and j independently represent 0 or 1; and R1 et R2 are identical or different and independently represent a hydrocarbonated chain. Said mixture of compounds of formulae (I) and (II) is characterised in that the molar ratio between compound (II) and compound (I) is higher than 1.

Abstract: A molding composition comprising: (a) from 5 to 90 wt. % of a modified polybutylene terephthalate random copolymer that (1) is derived from polyethylene terephthalate component selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate and polyethylene terephthalate copolymers and (2) has at least one residue derived from the polyethylene terephthalate component, and (b) from 5 to 90 wt. % of a polycarbonate component; and from at least 1 wt. % of an impact modifier component, wherein the modified polybutylene terephthalate random copolymer, the polycarbonate component, the impact modifier, and optionally at least one additive, have a combined weight % of 100 wt %. The invention also encompasses methods for making the composition and articles made from the composition.

Abstract: There are provided a resin composition comprising a polylactic acid which (i) comprises a poly-L-lactic acid (component B-1) and a poly-D-lactic acid (component B-4), (ii) has a weight ratio of the component B-1 to the component B-4 (component B-1/component B-4) of 10/90 to 90/10, and (iii) shows a proportion of melt peaks at 195° C. or higher to all melt peaks in a temperature rising process in measurement by a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) of at least 20%; a molded article of the resin composition; and methods for producing the resin composition and the molded article.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic resin composition characterized by containing a combination of 95 to 5% by mass of a polycarbonate copolymer having a specific repeating unit in a specific amount and having a viscosity index of 30 to 71 (component A) and 5 to 95% by mass of a polyester resin (component B). Also disclosed is a molded body obtained from such a thermoplastic resin composition, which is improved in fluidity, chemical resistance, impact resistance and flame retardancy.

Abstract: A composition, having an improved resistance to yellowing under heat aging, comprising at least 20 weight % of at least one polycondensation polymer having a heat deflection temperature of above 80° C. under a load of 1.82 MPa when measured according to ASTM D648, from 0 to 5 weight % of at least one polymer having a heat deflection temperature of at most 80° C. under a load of 1.82 MPa when measured according to ASTM D648, a white pigment; and a black pigment provides resistance to heat aging induced yellowing. The polycondensation polymers are advantageously selected from the group consisting of polyarylethersulfones, at least partially aromatic polyamides, polyamideimides, liquid crystalline polymers, polyimides, polyetherimides, polyaryletherketones, and polyphenylene sulfides. The polymer composition can be molded to form a variety of articles, including LED components, such as reflectors, reflector cups, and scramblers.

Abstract: A method for preparing a polycarbonate/polyester alloy resin composition having excellent rigidity (flexural strength) and impact resistance strength is disclosed. The method includes adding a long fiber filler to a polyester resin to form a master batch, and blending the master batch and a polycarbonate resin. A polycarbonate/polyester alloy resin composition prepared by the method exhibits high rigidity and impact strength. Thus, the resin composition can be effectively used in the production of various molded articles such as mobile communication equipment, electric and electronic parts, and the like.

Abstract: The invention provides a method comprising the steps of (i) reacting a water-soluble and non-peptidic polymer having two or more terminal hydroxyl groups with di(1-benzotriazolyl)carbonate to form a water-soluble and non-peptidic polymer having two or more 1-benzotriazolylcarbonate ester groups; and (ii) reacting the water-soluble and non-peptidic polymer having two or more 1-benzotriazolylcarbonate ester groups with a water-soluble and non-peptidic polymer having three or more primary amino groups under conditions effective to form a cross-linked polymer composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a light diffusing polycarbonate resin composition including a polycarbonate resin containing a polycarbonate copolymer which comprises a repeating unit represented by the general formula (I) shown below and a repeating unit represented by the general formula (II) shown below, which has a content of the repeating units of the general formula (II) of 1 to 30% by mass and which has a viscosity value of 30 to 71, and (B) a light diffusing agent compounded therein in an amount of 0.01 to 10 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the polycarbonate resin. The light diffusing polycarbonate resin composition and a light diffusing plate thereof show improved fluidity during molding and have excellent heat resistance, dimensional stability, luminance and color tone.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermoplastic article having one or more decorative materials embedded therein which is obtained by applying heat and pressure to one or more laminates wherein at least one of said laminates comprises, in order, (1) an upper sheet material; (2) one or more decorative materials; and (3) a lower sheet material; wherein the upper and lower sheet materials are formed from a polyester/aromatic polycarbonate blend wherein the thermoplastic article comprises at least one polyester composition comprising at least one polyester which comprises terephthalic acid and 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol.

Abstract: A composition comprises, from 5 to 90 wt. % of a modified poly(butylene terephthalate) copolymer, wherein (i) the modified poly(butylene terephthalate) copolymer is derived from a first polymer comprising a poly(ethylene terephthalate) component selected from the group consisting of poly(ethylene terephthalate) homopolymers, poly(ethylene terephthalate) copolymers, and combinations thereof, in the presence of a second polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl chlorides, polyvinylidene chlorides, polyamides, polylactic acid, and combinations thereof, and wherein (ii) the modified poly(butylene terephthalate) copolymer comprises at least one poly(ethylene terephthalate) component residue and a member selected from the group consisting of a second polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl chlorides, polyvinylidene chlorides, polyamides, polylactic acid, and combinations thereof at least one residue derived from the second polymer, and combinations thereof; from 5 to 90 wt.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of preparing a polycarbonate composition comprising melt blending a first polycarbonate prepared by interfacial polymerization and having hydroxy end groups that are capped with endcapping groups, with a second polycarbonate prepared by melt polymerization and having hydroxy end groups that are capped with endcapping groups, wherein the second polycarbonate has a lower mole percent of endcapping groups than that of the first polycarbonate; wherein an article having a thickness of 3.2 mm and molded from the polycarbonate composition has a haze of less than 3 according to ASTM D1003-00; and wherein a flat article molded from the polycarbonate composition has a surface charge of ?2 to +2 kV. A polycarbonate composition and complex article prepared according to the method are also disclosed.

Abstract: Articles and methods for forming articles containing hybrid block copolymers having conjugated diene and/or alkenyl aromatic and at least one block of (1-methyl-1-alkyl)alkyl ester groups and/or anhydride groups which are derived from the ester groups and/or acid groups.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprising a polycarbonate, a polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer, an impact modifier composition comprising ABS or BABS, a second impact modifier different from BABS or ABS, and an aromatic vinyl copolymer is disclosed. The thermoplastic composition has improved molding capability.

Abstract: Disclosed is a natural fiber-reinforced polylactic acid resin composition that includes (A) a first polylactic acid resin; and (B) a natural fiber surface-treated with a second polylactic acid resin. The second polylactic acid resin can include a different isomer from the first polylactic acid resin, or alternatively, when measured under isothermal conditions after quenching from about 240° C. to a crystallization temperature, a spherulite crystal is first formed at a surface of the natural fiber and the growth rate at the surface is faster than at other positions. A molded product made using the natural fiber-reinforced polylactic acid resin composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a melt processible theromoplastic composition, comprising a major proportion of a base polymer comprising a first melt processible thermoplastic polymer having a first Fedor's solubility parameter and a first viscosity; and a combination of a carrier polymer and a surface modifying additive, the carrier polymer comprising a second melt processible thermoplastic polymer which has a second Fedor's solubility parameter that is at least about 2.5 (J/cm3)1/2 lower than the first Fedor's solubility parameter, and a second viscosity, the carrier polymer being adhered to the surface modifying additive, and wherein the first viscosity is at least about 10 times the second viscosity.