Abstract: Described herein are polyphenylene sulfide (“PPS”) polymer compositions including a low MFR PPS polymer and E-CR glass fibers. It was surprisingly discovered that the PPS polymer compositions had significantly improved retention of tensile strength and tensile elongation after water aging (“water aging performance”), relative to corresponding PPS polymer compositions having E glass fibers instead of the E-CR glass fibers. Moreover, it was also discovered that PPS polymer compositions including E-CR glass fibers in conjunction with a low MFR PPS polymer and a high MFR PPS polymer had unexpected synergies with respect to water aging performance, relative to corresponding polymer compositions including E-CR glass fibers and either a low MFR PPS polymer or a high MFR PPS. Due at least in part to the improved water aging performance, the PPS polymer compositions can be advantageously incorporated into application settings where the polymer composition is in contact with water.

Abstract: Described herein are polyphenylene sulfide (“PPS”) polymer compositions including a low MFR PPS polymer and E-CR glass fibers. It was surprisingly discovered that the PPS polymer compositions had significantly improved retention of tensile strength and tensile elongation after water aging (“water aging performance”), relative to corresponding PPS polymer compositions having E glass fibers instead of the E-CR glass fibers. Moreover, it was also discovered that PPS polymer compositions including E-CR glass fibers in conjunction with a low MFR PPS polymer and a high MFR PPS polymer had unexpected synergies with respect to water aging performance, relative to corresponding polymer compositions including E-CR glass fibers and either a low MFR PPS polymer or a high MFR PPS. Due at least in part to the improved water aging performance, the PPS polymer compositions can be advantageously incorporated into application settings where the polymer composition is in contact with water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition including at least one polyester and at least one polyamide featuring very high whiteness and whiteness retention after heat treatment suitable for the manufacture of light emitting diode (LED) components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Light Emitting Diode (LED) devices featuring outstanding reflectivity and flame resistance. The LED according to the present invention comprises at least a part comprising a polymer composition (C) comprising at least one polymer (P) selected from the group consisting of a polyamide, a polyester, an epoxy and a silicon resin; a flame retardant and magnesium oxide.

Abstract: Polymer composition featuring very high light reflectance after heat and light treatment suitable for the manufacture of light emitting diode (LED) components. Such polymer composition includes at least one polyester, at least one inorganic additive (A) and at least one inorganic additive (B) including magnesium oxide, barium oxide, cerium oxide (IV) and calcium oxide.

Abstract: Polymer composition featuring very high crystallization rate and whiteness retention after heat treatment suitable for the manufacture of light emitting diode (LED) components. Such polymer composition includes at least one polyester, at least one white pigment, at least one inorganic nucleating agent and at least one plasticizer.

Abstract: Polymer composition featuring very high light reflectance after heat and light treatment suitable for the manufacture of light emitting diode (LED) components. Such polymer composition includes at least one polyester, at least one inorganic additive (A) and at least one inorganic additive (B) including magnesium oxide, barium oxide, cerium oxide (IV) and calcium oxide.