Abstract: Polymer blend compositions are prepared having excellent combinations of optical properties, physical properties and hydrolytic stability comprising, in admixture, (a) a diaryl fluorene carbonate polymer and (b) a polysulfone. Preferably, the diaryl carbonate polymer is a copolycarbonate of bisphenol A with bis(hydroxyphenyl) fluorene, preferably 9,9-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl) fluorene. Optionally, the blend compositions also comprise a second non-fluorene carbonate polymer (c). Preferably, the polysulfone is a bisphenol A polysulfone or a polyether poly sulfone. In preferred aspects of this invention, the polysulfone and diaryl carbonate polymer components are selected to provide a transparent blend composition.

Abstract: A thermoplastic article having on the outer surface thereof a protective layer having in admixture a trihydricphenol-benzotriazole ultra violet light absorber and a thermoplastic resin preferably a polycarbonate. The protective layer may be coated on the thermoplastic substrate or it may be co-extruded with the thermoplastic substrate.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided an improvement which comprises adding an acid compound and if necessary an epoxy compound to a reaction product resulting from melt polycondensation reaction of an aromatic dihydroxy compound with a carbonic acid diester in the presence of an alkaline compound catalyst.

Abstract: A composition comprisinga. about 10 to 90 weight-percent of an aromatic polycarbonate in admixture withb. about 90 to 10 weight percent of copolyestercarbonate having repeating units of the structure ##STR1## wherein: R is independently selected from halogen, monovalent hydrocarbon, and monovalent hydrocarbonoxy radicals;R.sup.1 is independently selected from halogen, monovalent hydrocarbon, and monovalent hydrocarbonoxy radicals;W is selected from divalent hydrocarbon ##STR2## radicals, n and n.sup.1 are independently selected from integers having a value of from 0 to 4 inclusive;b is either zero or one;X is an alkylene group of about 6 to 18 carbon atoms, inclusive;d is from about 2 to 30 mole percent of the total units c+d; anda and b calculated as weight percent of a plus b.

Abstract: Polycarbonate compositions are redistributed by melt equilibration using as the redistribution catalyst a tetraorganophosphonium hydroxide, preferably a tetra-(C.sub.1-6 alkyl)phosphonium hydroxide. Such catalysts have numerous advantages including greater redistribution efficiency, decreased color in the redistributed product and the capability of employment in the anhydrous state.

Abstract: Novel carbonate polymer blend compositions and processes for their preparation are disclosed where an amount of a high molecular weight branched carbonate polymer component (HMWB PC) is combined with a second, lower molecular weight polycarbonate. A HMWB PC component is selected which is homogeneously dispersible in a blend with the second component. A preferred aspect of the invention is directed to intermediate compositions and processes for their use where the second PC is combined with a HMWB PC precursor having latent themally reactive moieties which can be activated to produce a desired and controlled level of high molecular weight, branched carbonate polymer component. Arylcyclobutene moleties are found to be preferred latent thermally reactive moleties. The carbonate polymer blends according to the present invention have surprisingly improved combinations of physical properties, thermal stability, color, melt strength, transparency and processability.

Abstract: The present invention provides for amino-crosslinkable coating formulations based on a mixture of a di or polyhydroxy functional polymeric component selected from the group consisting of diesters, polyesters, alkyd polymers, acrylic polymers and polycarbonate polymers, a methylol (alkoxymethyl) amino crosslinking agent and a bis-aromatic polyhydric phenol component having the structure of formula I: ##STR1## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of carbon to carbon covalent bond, oxygen, sulfur, --S--S--, --CO--, --SO--, --SO.sub.2 -- and a divalent organic radical having a molecular weight less than about 400, and wherein Y is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl and C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkoxy.

Abstract: A copolymeric polycarbonate containing repeating constituent units having formula [I] below and repeating constituent units having formula [II] below in a molar ratio of from 98:2 to 40:60. ##STR1## The above-described copolymeric polycarbonates have excellent resistance to chemicals, heat resistance and flame retardancy without compromising the impact resistance and good hues intrinsic to polycarbonates.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coating composition comprising:(1) a polycarbonate polyol having an average molecular weight of 400-10,000 and a hydroxyl value of 50-350, and(2) a melamine resin curing agent, wherein polyhydric alcohols constituting said polycarbonate polyol comprises at least 10 mol % of branched diols, at least 10 mol % of tri- or higher-hydric alcohols and the balance of the other polyhydric alcohols, and a ratio of component (1) / component (2) is within the range of 90/10-50/50 based on solid weight.

Abstract: The efficiency of a redistribution catalyst during polycarbonate redistribution is improved by employing an extruder screw design that provides a melt seal between the extruder throat and the vacuum port. A melt seal exists when the free volume within the extruder is sufficiently filled with molten resin so as to prevent the passage of gases between sections of the extruder.

Abstract: Compositions which comprise blends of a poly(ester-carbonate) resin and a polyetherimide or a poly(ether sulfone) resin are provided. The compositions are useful for preparing articles that are resistant to autoclave sterilization conditions.

Abstract: Improved injection molded thin-wall corner parts are prepared using carbonate polymer blend compositions where an amount of a higher molecular weight branched carbonate polymer component (HMWB PC) is combined with a different second, lower molecular weight carbonate polymer component. A HMWB PC component is selected which is homogeneously dispersible in a blend with the second component. The carbonate polymer blends suitable for use according to the present invention have surprisingly improved combinations of physical properties and processability and provide improved injection molded parts.

Abstract: Novel cyclic imino ether compositions containing one or more mesogenic moieties, when polymerized, result in products having improved properties.

Abstract: Thermosetting resin compositions with low shrinkage are provided, which when molded show low shrinkage rates, good dimensional stability (little cracking or warping), and excellent surface smoothness, mechanical strength, and dispersion stability.The thermosetting resin compositions with low shrinkage in accordance with the present invention comprise:(a) 100 wt. parts by weight thermosetting resins, and(b) 3 to 200 parts by weight polycarbonates containing constituent units derived from aromatic dihydroxy compounds.The polycarbonates preferably have at least 5% (of all the terminal groups) terminal hydroxyl groups derived from aromatic dihydroxy compounds. The polycarbonates also preferably have an intrinsic viscosity of 0.05 to 0.65 dL/g.

Abstract: A process for the production of a stabilized polycarbonate which comprises melt-polycondensing an aromatic dihydroxy compound and a carbonic acid diester in the presence of a polycondensation catalyst and then, after the reaction mixture shows an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.1, adding at least one stabilizer selected from the group consisting of specific compounds having either a sulfonate group, a sulfonic acid anhydride group or a sulfate group in an amount of 0.01 to 500 ppm of a polycarbonate to be formed, to form a polycarbonate having a desired intrinsic viscosity.

Abstract: Carbonate polymer compositions are prepared comprising a first diaryl fluorene carbonate polymer component and a second bisphenol A carbonate polymer component, the blend composition preferably comprising from about 1 to about 99 weight percent diaryl fluorene carbonate polymer component based on weight of first and second components. Preferably the first diaryl fluorene carbonate polymer component is a copolymer comprising (a) from about 1 up to and including about 99 mole percent dihydroxyaryl fluorene moiety based on the weight of dihydroxyaryl fluorene compound and additional multihydric monomer compound and (b) moieties of at least one additional condensation copolymerizable multihydric monomer compound remnant.

Abstract: A flame-retardant aromatic polycarbonate resin composition has excellent flame retardancy and high transparency without impairing excellent properties inherent to an aromatic polycarbonate resin, and is free from corroding a molding machine or a processing machine, the flame-retardant resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate resin, 0.01 to 1 part by weight of (a) a perfluoroalkane-sulfonic acid alkali salt and 0.02 to 2 parts by weight of (b) a halogenated triaryl phosphate of the formula [1], ##STR1## wherein each of Ar.sup.1, Ar.sup.2 and Ar.sup.3 is independently an aromatic hydrocarbon, and at least one halogen atom is substituted on ring-forming carbon of each aromatic hydrocarbon group.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition which has an improved total light transmission value comprising (i) copolyester of ethylene terephthalate and cyclohexane dimethanol and (ii) at least one member selected from the group consisting of(a) an aromatic copolycarbonate resin which contains at least some structural units derived from a dihydroxy compound having a special cyclic bridging units and(b) a blend containing (b1) and (b2) wherein(b1) is an aromatic polycarbonate resin which is derived from dihydroxy compounds having no special cyclic bridging units and where(b2) is said (a),is disclosed. The special cyclic bridging unit corresponds to ##STR1## wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, X and m are defined.

Abstract: Polycarbonate oligomers having hydroxy end groups are produced by a melt reaction with bisphenol-A and a basic catalyst. The oligomers may then be reacted with chloro end-group siloxanes in the presence of a solvent and an acid acceptor to yield polycarbonate-polysiloxane block co-polymers. The melt reaction occurs at elevated temperature without the direct use of phosgene gas.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for effecting the redistribution of polycarbonate and polycarbonate blends utilizing a tetraorganophosphonium carboxylate salt.

Abstract: Polyester polymers having pendant carbamate groups are disclosed. The polymers are prepared by:(a) reacting a hydroxyalkyl cyclic carbonate with ammonia, ammonium hydroxide, or a primary amine to form a dihydric alcohol having a carbamate group appended thereto,(b) reacting the dihydric alcohol from (a) and a cyclic anhydride to form a half-ester diacid having a carbamate group appended thereto, and(c) reacting a mixture comprising the half-ester diacid from step (b) and a polyol to form a polyester having carbamate groups appended thereto.

Abstract: A process for the redistribution of an organic polycarbonate composition. The process involves melt equilibrating a starting polycarbonate composition (which may be a single polycarbonate or a mixture of polycarbonates, and may be or include recycled polycarbonate) having an initial weight average molecular weight in the presence of a carbonate redistribution catalyst and in the absence of branching agents, under conditions such that a redistributed polycarbonate composition is formed having a weight average molecular weight different from, and typically lower than, the initial weight.

Abstract: This invention relates to medical devices formed totally or in part from homopolymers or copolymers comprising recurring carbonate moieties.

Abstract: A gamma radiation-resistant polycarbonate-disulfide resin is disclosed. The incorporation of disulfide linkages in the structure of polycarbonate was found to enhance the resistance of the resin to the discoloration caused by exposure to gamma radiation. Accordingly, processes for the incorporation of disulfide linkages in the molecular backbone, as end-groups or as side chains are disclosed. The polycarbonate-disulfide resin may be used as a molding resin in the context of thermoplastic molding compositions as well as a stabilizing additive in polycarbonate resin.

Abstract: 1. Thermoplastic molding compounds containingA. 5 to 95 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate,B. 1 to 50 parts by weight of a vinyl copolymer andC. 5 to 95 parts by weight of one or more graft polymers obtained by graft polymerization,characterized in that 10 to 100% of component A is replaced by a mixture of two polycarbonates A.1 and A.2 of identical structure,1) the relative solution viscosity of A.1 being 1.18 to 1.24,2) the relative solution viscosity of A.2 being 1.24 to 1.34 and3) the difference between the relative solution viscosities of A.1 and A.2 being greater than or equal to 0.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions are disclosed containing (i) about 1 to 89% polyethylene terephthalate (ii) about 10 to 89% of a first aromatic polycarbonate (PC1) and (iii) about 1-89% of the second aromatic polycarbonate (PC2). PC2 is a copolycarbonate which contains about 5 to 70 mole percent of structural units derived from a dihydroxy compound the bridging unit of which corresponds to ##STR1## wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 X and m are defined. A composition of the invention is characterized in a TLT value which is an improvement over that of the corresponding composition which contains the same amount of PET and only PC1. An additional embodiment of the invention concerns a method for increasing the TLT of a thermoplastic molding composition containing PET and PC1. The method comprises replacing some of said PC1 by PC2.

Abstract: The invention provides a low gloss polymer blend comprising an aromatic carbonate without reactive groups, a polymer or copolymer having a reactive epoxygroup and an aromatic carbonate polymer or copolymer having a reactive group which react with the epoxy group. Optionally, the composition may contain further usual compounds, such as polymeric materials which are normally used to modify the mechanical properties of polycarbonate, particularly rubbery or non-rubbery polymeric materials containing units of a styrene; also additives like colorants, flame retarding agents may be routinely incorporated.

Abstract: An anisotropically conductive adhesive composition provides electrical conductivity between facing electrodes but maintains electric insulation laterally between adjacent electrodes and comprises (a) a cationically polymerizable monomer, such as a glycidyl epoxy resin; (b) a thermoplastic resin, essentially free of nucleophilic or metal complexing functional groups; (c) optionally, an alcohol containing material; (d) a thermally initiated catalyst system comprising: (1) a salt of an organometallic cation; (2) a cure rate enhancer; and (3) a stabilizing additive; (e) conductive particles; and (f) optionally, a silane coupling agent, wherein the adhesive compositions cure at a temperature of 120.degree.-125.degree. C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel polycarbonate which has(1) a repeating unit (I) represented by the general formula: ##STR1## and a repeating unit (II) represented by the formula: ##STR2## (all the symbols are as defined in the claims); (2) a trihalogenophenoxy group as the end group thereof; and (3) a viscosity average molecular weight of 10,000 to 50,000, and 1 to 10 mol % of the repeating unit (I) in the main chain.The polycarbonate is excellent in all of flame retardance, impact resistance, and a thermostability at molding. Accordingly, the polycarbonate of the present invention is extensively and effectively used as various industrial materials such as home electric appliances, office automation devices, construction materials and the like.

Abstract: Polycarbonate batches dissolved in dichloromethane and having a solids content ranging from about 10 to about 30 weight percent are solution blended in a vessel. The batch-to-batch viscosity (MW) variability is reduced by about 40 to about 260 percent. The invention is effective with polycarbonate materials in the molecular weight range of about 15,000 to about 100,000 amu, regardless of chain terminator, co-monomer or branching agents used.

Abstract: A polycarbonate-based resin composition excelling in not only impact resistance but also other physical properties comprises 6 to 90% by weight of a polycarbonate/polyorganosiloxane copolymer, 10 to 60% by weight cf glass fibers and 0 to 84% by weight of a polycarbonate resin. The amount of the polyorganosiloxane contained in the resin components is in a range of 0.5 to 40% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a thermoplastic resin composite comprising conducting polycondensation of a monomer material in a solution of an organic solvent containing an organic solvent soluble polymer to form an aromatic condensation polymer which is insoluble in said organic solvent and a thermoplastic resin composite prepared by the process.

Abstract: The invention relates to blends of polyether copolycarbonates and other thermoplastics, to their production and to their use for the production of membranes, more particularly for dialysis.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a polycarbonate modification method wherein a polycarbonate resin having (a) a carbon-carbon double bond, and (b) at least one group selected from the group consisting of --C(.dbd.O)--Cl, --C(.dbd.O)--Br, --C(.dbd.O)--OH, --OH, --O--C(.dbd.O)--Cl and --O--C(.dbd.O)--Br, is melt-kneaded in the presence of a radical initiator. Polycarbonate resins prepared according to the present method retain the desirable properties associated with polycarbonates while exhibiting decreased surface gloss.

Abstract: Intimate blends of macrocyclic oligomer compositions, such as cyclic polycarbonate or poly(alkylene dicarboxylate) oligomer mixtures, are blended with linear polymers, especially addition polymers. The blends flow easily and are frequently homogeneous. The macrocyclic oligomers therein may be polymerized to produce resin blends having advantageous properties.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polycarbonate molding composition which is rendered resistant to deterioration induced by exposure to gamma radiation is disclosed. The composition is imparted an improved degree of color stability upon the incorporation of a minor amount of a poly(alkylene oxide) oligomer and a halogenated aromatic acid derivative therewith. In addition, the composition is characterized by its low initial color and the small change in its yellowness index after a waiting period of several weeks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical polycarbonate composition comprising a polycarbonate resin and a boron compound wherein the resulting composition undergoes little coloration during molding, and is capable of forming molded products having excellent transparency.

Abstract: This invention relates to medical devices formed totally or in part from homopolymers or copolymers comprising recurring carbonate moieties.

Abstract: There is provided a polycarbonate resin composition having improved melt properties without impairing mechanical properties and transparency inherent in a polycarbonate resin, and suited for blow molding. This polycarbonate resin composition comprises (A) a polycarbonate resin having a weight-average molecular weight of 13,000 to 35,000 and (B) an ultrahigh-molecular-weight polycarbonate resin having a weight-average molecular weight of 175,000 to 300,000 and a low content of gels, and has improved flowability and structural viscosity index.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrocarbon of three to about 50 carbon atoms and the residue of the reaction of triol R(OH).sub.3 with the anhydride of Formula II;Y is CR.sub.5 R.sub.6, O,S,NCH.sub.3 wherein R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are the same or different and are hydrogen, alkyl of one to three carbon atoms, inclusive, or phenyl;x is O or 1;R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, phenyl or aliphatic of one to about twenty carbon atoms, inclusive, and R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 joined together form a normal alkylene or alkenylene chain of two to about six carbon atoms, inclusive, unsubstituted or substituted with one to six alkyl groups having from one to about four carbon atoms, inclusive.a process to make the compounds;and branched aromatic carbonate polymers having incorporated therein in the branching component a compound of the above formula.

Abstract: Radiation-sensitive polymers contain, in the polymer main chain, both acid-labile groups and onium salt groups with nonnucleophilic counterions and are suitable for the production of semiconductor structural elements.

Abstract: Polymer films are formed by electrocodeposition of solutions containing a dispersion of charged particles of a first polymer and charged particles of a second polymer. Microheterogeneous films are obtained having micro-domains of a minor component polymer dispersed in the major component polymer. Processes for preparing dispersions for electrocodeposition are also provided In a first process, two polymers are dissolved in a common solvent and then dispersed as small charged particles in another solvent which is a precipitant for both polymers. In another process, a dispersion of a first polymer is prepared by adding a solution of the first polymer to a dispersant solvent, and then a solution of a second polymer is dispersed in the dispersion of the first polymer. In another process, a solution of the second polymer is added to a dispersion of the first polymer which contains only a single non-solvent for the second polymer.

Abstract: Pigmented polycarbonate compositions which are substantially stable with respect to molecular weight and melt viscosity are prepared by blending a redistributed polycarbonate with titanium dioxide free from polysiloxane coatings (i.e., "unpacified" titanium dioxide).

Abstract: This invention relates to medical devices formed totally or in part from homopolymers or copolymers comprising recurring carbonate moieties.

Abstract: The cyclized carbonate of an amino aromatic acid, such as isatoic anhydride, or an acrylic acid halide, such as acryloyl chloride have been found useful in functionalizing hydroxy terminated polycarbonates.

Abstract: This invention relates to mixtures of short fibers of varying lengths, diameters and aspect ratios composed of an anisotropic polymer, to compositions containing said fibers and one or more thermoplastic or thermoset resins, and to a process for forming said mixtures.

Abstract: A stain resistant composition for fibers having polyamide linkages prepared by polymerizing an .alpha.-substituted acrylic acid or ester in the presence of a sulfonated aromatic formaldehyde condensation polymer, or by polymerization of a sulfonated hydroxyaromatic ester of an .alpha.-substituted acrylic acid or acrylic acid, and methods for making and applying the composition.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polycarbonate molding composition comprising a polycarbonate resin and a stabilizing agent is disclosed. Containing (i) a polyether polyol and (ii) an aromatic disulfide, the agent imparts to the composition improved resistance to gamma-radiation-induced color change. Articles molded from the composition of the invention are suitable for the preparation of gamma-radiation sterilizable medical equipment.

Abstract: There are disclosed carbonate polymers having terminal arylcyclobutene moieties. Such carbonate polymers are prepared from one or more multi-hydric compounds and have an average degree of polymerization of at least about 2 based on multi-hydric compound. These polymers, including blends thereof, can be easily processed and shaped into various forms and structures according to the known techniques. During or subsequent to the processing, the polymers can be crosslinked, by exposure to heat or radiation, for example, to provide crosslinked polymer compositions. These compositions have a good combination of properties, including for example, processability into shaped articles having unexpectedly good combinations of toughness, solvent resistance, ignition resistance, modulus and resistance to thermal linear expansion.

Abstract: Branched polycarbonates are prepared by melt equilibration of aromatic cyclic polycarbonate oligomes with a polyhydric phenol having more than two hydroxy groups per molecule, preferably 1,1,1-tris-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethane, in the presence of a carbonate equilibration catalyst, preferably tetrabutylammonium tetraphenylborate. In an additional embodiment of the invention, a linear aromatic polycarbonate is added to the reaction mixture. Branched polycarbonates prepared according to this invention have high melt strength and high shear sensitivity characteristics and are useful in extrusion and injection molding processing applications and particularly useful in blow molding applications for preparing relatively large articles and panels.