Abstract: A thermoplastic polycarbonate molding composition is described. The thermoplastic composition contains a silicon compound, e.g., silicon dioxide, having an average particle diameter of 0.001 &mgr;m to 10 &mgr;m. The silicon compound is present in the composition in an amount of 0.01 to 30 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic polycarbonate. Also describe are shaped articles, e.g., data technology housing components, made from the thermoplastic polycarbonate composition of the present invention.

Abstract: A light-stable, sinterable particulate thermoplastic molding composition is described. The thermoplastic compositions of the present invention consist essentially of: (i) a resinous blend of, (a) thermoplastic polyurethane, and (b) a member selected from at least one of a number of recited copolymers, e.g., a styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer; (ii) a UV stabilizer; and (iii) an antioxidant. The thermoplastic polyurethane (a) is prepared from an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic diisocyanate. The molding compositions are suitable for the preparation of textured sintered films, e.g., by the powder-slush process, having improved tactile properties that, for example, may be used in the fabrication of vehicle interior trim components and vehicle air bags.

Abstract: A cellulose substance-containing lacquer emulsion prepared from a) 5-50 wt. % of cellulose substance b) 5-50 wt. % of one or more hydroxyl group-containing lacquer resins c) 0.1-10 wt. % of polyisocyanates with more than one free isocyanate group d) 0.5-30 wt. % of plasticizer e) 0.0-20 wt. % of emulsifier f) 0.0-45 wt. % of at least one organic solvent g) 10-65 wt. % of water wherein the sum of a) to g) is always 100 wt. %, characterized in that the ratio by weight of OH groups (from the lacquer resin) to NCO groups is 1:0.01-1.0 is described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing 2,4,5-trifluoro-benzonitrile of the formula (I) in which 2,4,5-trifluoro-aniline of the formula (II) is, in a first step A), reacted with a nitrosating agent in the presence of a diluent and in which, in a second step B), the reaction product obtained in step A) is reacted with an alkali metal cyanide in the presence of a transition metal compound, an acid acceptor and a diluent.

Abstract: Described is a break-away bracket (102) comprising a bracket shell (111) having a central channel (132) and sidewalls (120 and 123) having outwardly extending flanges (126 and 129), a clip (150 and 153) extending over at least a portion of each flange (126 and 129), and a plurality of exterior reinforcing plastic ribs (180) attached to the exterior (117) of the bracket shell (111). Each clip/flange assembly of the break-away bracket has at least one shearable pin (177), e.g., a shearable plastic pin, extending therethrough. The exterior ribs (180) are preferably formed by the molding, e.g., injection molding, of plastic material onto the exterior surfaces (117) of the bracket shell (111). The exterior ribs (180) are preferably attached to the bracket shell (111) by means of molded on plastic extending through and embedding the edges of perforations in the bracket shell.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of polycarbonate resins having a low yellowness index is described. The process involves converting phosgene with a sodium bisphenolate solution by means of a phase interface process performed with the exclusion of oxygen. The sodium bisphenolate solution used in the process has a dissolved oxygen content of <150 ppb. Also described are optical data storage media prepared from the polycarbonate of the present invention.

Abstract: A photovoltaic module comprising at least one multi-layered composite polymeric body is described. The composite body contains at least one layer of polycarbonate, and at least one layer of a fluorine-containing polymer. At least one multi-layer composite body of the module has printing thereon, and each multi-layer composite body of the module has a thickness of at least 1 mm.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel thienylsulphonylamino(thio)carbonyl compounds of the formula (I), in which Q represents oxygen or sulphur, R1 represents cyano, halogen or in each case optionally cyano-, halogen- or C1-C4-alkoxy-substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy or alkinyloxy having in each case up to 6 carbon atoms, R2 represents cyano, halogen or in each case optionally cyano-, halogen- or C1-C4-alkoxy-substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy or alkinyloxy having in each case up to 6 carbon atoms, and R3 represents in each case optionally substituted heterocyclyl having 5 ring members, at least one of which represents oxygen, sulphur or nitrogen and one to three others may represent nitrogen, and salts of compounds of the formula (I), to processes and novel intermediates for preparing the novel compounds and to their use as herbicides.

Abstract: A pigment dispersion comprising pigment, an aqueous carrier selected from water and a mixture of water and at least one organic solvent, and a pigment dispersant is described. The pigment dispersant is prepared by polymerizing (i) at least one prepolymer having a radically polymerizable group, and (ii) at least one second monomer. The prepolymer is prepared by controlled radical polymerization, e.g., atom transfer radical polymerization, of at least one radically polymerizable first monomer. The second monomer forms a polymeric backbone segment of the pigment dispersant, and the prepolymer forms polymeric segments that are pendent to the backbone. The backbone segment of the pigment dispersant in hydrophobic, while at least a portion of each pendent polymeric segment is hydrophilic.

Abstract: Liquid crystal displays in which the phase compensation layer comprises an amorphous optically anisotropic polymer, the optical anisotropy being written in, by irradiation with polarized light, in the pre-selected manner according to size and direction.

Abstract: A process for making a photochromic optical lens is disclosed. In a first embodiment of the process a multi-plied laminate, containing a ply of photochromic thermoplastic polyurethane (herein “TPU”) and a ply containing thermoplastic polycarbonate, is first placed in the cavity of a suitable mold. The ply that contains polycarbonate resin is placed facing the cavity. Thermoplastic polycarbonate resin is then injected into the cavity. In a second embodiment, referred to as an over-mold method, polycarbonate is first injection molded into a molding cavity to form a substrate. Photochromic TPU is, in a subsequent step, injected into the cavity to form a superstrate overlay. In both embodiments, the articles thus molded are suitable for the preparation of optical lenses.

Abstract: Amorphous polymers, including homopolymers and co-polymers, containing residues of vinyl cyclohexane and/or substituted vinyl cyclohexane are described. The polymers of the present invention have a syndiotactic configuration in which the quantity of diads is greater than 50.1% and less than 74%. The polymers of the invention have high transparency, low birefringence and high heat defection temperature, and can be used to prepare molded articles (e.g., optical data storage media and lenses) and films.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel thermoplastic materials based on polysaccharide ethers which are simultaneously substituted by carboxylic acid ester groups and carbamate groups, together with mixtures of such derivatives with low molecular weight aliphatic urea derivatives.

Abstract: Disclosed are thermosetting compositions which are comprised of a resinous phase dispersed in an aqueous medium, the resinous phase comprising (a) an ungelled active hydrogen group-containing polymer which contains amine salt groups, the polymer having been prepared by atom transfer radical polymerization in the presence of an initiator having at least one radically transferable group, and (b) a curing agent having at least two functional groups which are reactive with the active hydrogen groups of (a). The active hydrogen group-containing polymers of the thermosetting compositions, which are prepared by atom transfer radical polymerization, have narrow molecular weight distributions and well-defined, specifically tailored polymer architecture which can provide enhanced crosslink density and dispersibility of the thermosetting compositions. Also disclosed is a method of electrocoating a conductive substrate using the thermosetting compositions of the invention, and a substrate coated by this method.

Abstract: A process for the continuous preparation of melt processable polyurethane elastomers having improved softening behavior is disclosed. The process entails reacting a polyisocyanate, a polyol and a chain extender, which have a temperature of at least 170° C., in a static mixer, wherein the reaction mixture is prepared. The reaction mixture is then metered into an extruder into which optional auxiliaries and/or further components are fed.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition comprising aromatic polycarbonate, saccharine and a compound having at least one ester group in its structure is disclosed. The inventive composition is characterized in its improved stability and hence suitable for the preparation of stable films, compact discs and sheets.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted 2,4-diamino-1,3,5-triazines of the formula (I) in which R1 represents, for exampe, H or C1-C6-alkyl, R2 represents, for example, H, C1-C6-alkyl or —CO—R6, R3 represents, for example, H, C1-C6-alkyl, C2-C6-alkenyl, C2-C6-alkinyl or C3-C6-cycloalkyl, R4 represents, for example, H, C1-C6-alkyl or C3-C6-cycloalkyl, R5 represents one of the groupings below, where R6 represents, for example, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy or C2-C6-alkenyl, R7 to R12 represents, for example, H or certain organic radicals and Q represents O or S, to processes and novel intermediates for their preparation and to their use as herbicides.

Abstract: A method of using oligocarbonates having terminal groups containing iodine to prepare molded articles (e.g., toys and medical equipment) having high X-ray contrast is described. The oligocarbonates contain more thaan one diol unit, and have a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of less than 3000.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted 2-amino-4-alkylamino-1,3,5-triazines of the formula (I) in which R1 represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl having 2 to 6 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl having 3 to 6 carbon atoms, R2 represents hydrogen or represents alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, A represents oxygen or methylene, Ar represents in each case optionally substituted phenyl, naphthyl or heterocyclyl, and Z represents hydrogen, represents halogen or represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylcarboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylthio, alkylsulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, alkenyl or alkinyl, to processes and to novel intermediates for their preparation and to their use as herbicides.

Abstract: A thermosetting composition comprising a co-reactable solid, particulate mixture of (a) beta-hydroxyalkylamide crosslinking agent, e.g., bis(N,N-di-2-hydroxyethyl)adipamide, and (b) polycarboxylic acid functional polymer, is described. The polycarboxylic acid functional polymer is prepared by atom transfer radical polymerization and has well defined polymer chain architecture and polydispersity index of less than 2.5. The thermosetting compositions of the present invention have utility as powder coatings compositions.