Abstract: A pyrotechnical igniter (100) for an inflator of a vehicle safety system comprises at least two contact pins (102) physically separated from each other by an electrically insulating compound and a bridge wire (110) connected to both contact pins (102) in an electrically conducting manner. A fastening portion (112) in which the bridge wire (110) is welded to the contact pins (102) is provided at each of the contact pins (102).

Abstract: The present invention relates to moulding compositions comprising polycarbonate and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene polymer (ABS) as well as optionally further additives and components, which moulding compositions are distinguished by high thermal processing stability in respect of gloss level, polycarbonate degradation and content of free bisphenol A and exhibit improved stress cracking resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to moulding compositions of polycarbonates and graft polymers and optionally further additives and components, which have, in addition to a high resistance to chemicals, a good resistance to heat, in particular a low tendency towards yellowing and a low tendency towards degradation when exposed to heat. In a particular, flameproofed embodiment, the after-burn time in a UL94 classification is furthermore reduced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compositions comprising vinyl aromatic copolymers prepared by the emulsion polymerisation process and having salt inclusions resulting from their preparation, which compositions are distinguished by an improved surface quality after storage under warm moist conditions and in that respect are suitable for the production of moulded bodies having a class A surface.

Abstract: Described herein are polymer compositions comprising at least one inorganic salt comprising a cation selected from the group consisting of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and aluminium, and an anion selected from the group consisting of chloride, sulfate, nitrate, phosphate, acetate and formate, in a concentration of 100 to 5000 mg/kg, based on the composition, and wherein the salt is present in the composition exclusively in dissolved form or in the form of amorphous and/or crystalline inclusions having a size of not more than 60 ?m. Compositions of the present invention are distinguished by an improved surface after heat-moisture storage and are suitable in particular for the production of mouldings with a high gloss finish that demand a class A surface, which have optionally been subjected, in whole or in part, to a further surface treatment step involving e.g. lacquering, in-mould decoration, or metallization by vacuum deposition or galvanization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to impact-modified polycarbonate moulding compositions, the use thereof for producing shaped bodies and mouldings, as well as shaped bodies and moulding produced therefrom themselves. Compositions of the present invention comprise mixtures of graft polymers prepared in the emulsion polymerization process and in the bulk, solution and/or suspension polymerization process having a defined grafted particle size distribution. Compositions of the present invention, on the one hand are suitable for producing, over a wide processing window, (i.e. also at high processing temperatures), non-lacquered components having a high gloss surface, and on the other hand, are also capable of precise imaging of fine-grained or surface-etched mould surfaces.

Abstract: A sensor arrangement including a probe and a bracket that are provided for a calorimetric mass flow meter for measuring the mass flow in a measuring tube. The probe is mounted in the bracket in such a manner that the probe is guided essentially without contact with a radial spacing through a probe recess a wall of the measuring tube and is positioned in a cross section of a flow-through area of the flow of the measuring tube. The bracket is designed in such a manner that the probe is thermally de-coupled from the measuring tube. The sensor arrangement for the calorimetric mass flow meter is capable of increasing the measuring accuracy and increasing the flexibility during operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate compositions and molding compositions of the present investor and distinguished by high rigidity, high flowabillty, high processing stability, good chemical resistance and good aging resistance vis-à-vis the effects of light and heat compared with the prior art. The present invention also relates to the use of the compositions for the production of shaded articles and to shaped articles comprising the compositions according to the invention.

Abstract: A stabilized thermoplastic molding composition is disclosed. The composition contains A) aromatic polycarbonate and/or polyester carbonate, B) a rubber-modified graft polymer or its mixture with a rubber-free (co)polymer and C) a Bronsted acid compound. The inventive composition is characterized in its improved stability under processing conditions. Also disclosed is a process for the production of the composition and its use for the production of shaped articles.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for separating a racemic compound-forming chiral substance by a cyclic crystallization process which is conducted in at least one first crystallization unit (10) and in at least one second crystallization unit (18), wherein in a first process cycle an enantiomer is crystallized in the first crystallization unit (10) and a racemic compound is crystallized in the second crystallization unit (18), wherein in a second process cycle the enantiomer is crystallized in the second crystallization unit (18) and the racemic compound is crystallized in the first crystallization unit (10), wherein during each process cycle in at least one process sub-step (B?C, F?G) a mother liquor (12) being contained in the first crystallization unit (10) is mutually exchanged with a mother liquor (20) being contained in the second crystallization unit (18). An auto-seeding process sub-step is applied at the beginning of a process cycle.

Abstract: Impact-modified polycarbonate compositions are disclosed that comprise a first graft polymer based on silicone-acrylate composite rubber as graft base, wherein the amount of silicone rubber is from 65 to 95 wt. % (based on the graft base), and a second graft polymer containing free copolymer, that is to say copolymer that is not chemically bonded to the rubber, and having a weight-average molecular weight of from 60,000 to 150,000 g/mol. The use of the polycarbonate compositions in the production of molded articles, and to the molded articles themselves are also disclosed. The compositions and molding compositions have an optimum combination of good elongation at tear, good hydrolytic stability and low melt viscosity.

Abstract: An electric switch for an electric tool with an electric motor. The switch has first electrical terminals for electrical connection to a voltage supply and second electrical terminals for electrical connection to the electric motor. The switch has an actuating mechanism which can be adjusted between an initial position and a final position, wherein the electric motor is switched off when the actuating mechanism is located in the initial position and is switched on when the actuating mechanism is not located in the initial position. The switch also has a braking circuit for braking the electric motor, the braking circuit operating when the actuating mechanism is reset to the initial position. The switch also has a reversal circuit for switching over the direction of rotation of the electric motor. The braking circuit is arranged between the second electrical terminals and the reversal circuit.

Abstract: Polymer compositions containing A) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of polycarbonate, polyester and polyester carbonate, B) optionally one or more optionally rubber-modified vinyl (co)polymers, C) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of polyether amides, polyester amides and polyether ester amides, D) at least one Brönstedt-acidic compound selected from the group consisting of organic fruit acids, inorganic acidic phosphorus compounds and compounds of formula IV wherein R9 and R10 independently of one another denote C1- to C9-alkyl, optionally substituted C5- to C6-cycloalkyl, C6- to C10-aryl or C7- to C12-aralkyl, and Y denotes S or CZ1Z2, wherein Z1 and Z2 independently of one another represent H, C1- to C6-alkyl, cyclohexenyl or cyclohexyl, and E) optionally further additives have permanent antistatic behavior and have improved heat distortion resistance, low-temperature strength, processing stability, stress cracking resistance and, in particular, hy

Abstract: A masterbatch comprising pigment and demoulding agent is provided. The demoulding agent is selected from the group comprising low molecular weight polyolefin oils, low molecular weight polyolefin waxes, montan waxes and aliphatic or aromatic carboxylic acid esters of fatty acids and/or fatty alcohols, wherein the pigment content of the masterbatch is from 3 to 70 wt. %, based on the total weight of the masterbatch. The masterbatch is suitable for preparation of a polymer composition having improved pigment dispersion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-aging, impact-modified polycarbonate compositions and molding compositions comprising: A) from 60 to 86 parts by weight (based on the sum of components A+B+C) of aromatic polycarbonate and/or aromatic polyester carbonate, B) from 4 to 12 parts by weight (based on the sum of components A+B+C) of graft polymer comprising: B.1 from 10 to 50 wt. % (based on the graft polymer B) of a shell of at least one vinyl monomer, and B.2 from 90 to 50 wt. % (based on the graft polymer B) of a graft base of silicone-acrylate composite rubber, C) from 10 to 30 parts by weight (based on the sum of components A+B+C) of a polymer or copolymer based on vinyl monomer, and D) from 0 to 20 parts by weight of polymer additives. Components B and C are present in a ratio of the parts by weight of B:C in the range from 1:1.3 to 1:3.5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-aging, impact-modified polycarbonate compositions and moulding compositions comprising: A) from 60 to 86 parts by weight (based on the sum of components A+B+C) of aromatic polycarbonate and/or aromatic polyester carbonate, B) from 4 to 12 parts by weight (based on the sum of components A+B+C) of graft polymer comprising: B.1 from 10 to 50 wt. % (based on the graft polymer B) of a shell of at least one vinyl monomer, and B.2 from 90 to 50 wt. % (based on the graft polymer B) of a graft base of silicone-acrylate composite rubber, C) from 10 to 30 parts by weight (based on the sum of components A+B+C) of a polymer or copolymer based on vinyl monomer, and D) from 0 to 20 parts by weight of polymer additives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to filled, impact-modified polycarbonate compositions containing A) aromatic polycarbonate and/or aromatic polyester carbonate, B) a first graft polymer of B.1 from 0.1 to 30 wt. % of at least one vinyl monomer on B.2 from 99.9 to 70 wt. % of one or more graft bases having glass transition temperatures <10° C., the graft base consisting of at least 50 wt. % of a silicone rubber, C) a second graft polymer, which is different from component B, of C.1 from 5 to 95 wt. % of at least one vinyl monomer on C.2 from 95 to 5 wt. % of one or more graft bases having glass transition temperatures <10° C., the graft base consisting of at least 50 wt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to solar modules comprising polycarbonate blend films as rear face films for protection against weathering and mechanical damage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of impact-modified filled polycarbonate compositions and molding compositions. A process of the present invention involves: (i) mixing the CNT (component C) with rubber-containing vinyl copolymer (component B) and/or rubber-free vinyl copolymer (component D) on a twin screw extruder, to obtain a CNT masterbatch, (ii) mixing the CNT masterbatch with polycarbonate (component A) and optionally with Component B and/or Component D and optionally with an additive on a twin screw extruder. A polycarbonate composition prepared according to the present invention does not experience degradation of the molecular weight of the polycarbonate during compounding a compared to processes known in the art.

Abstract: A method for the chromatographic separation of components of a multicomponent fluid mix by means of the simulated moving bed method wherein the multicomponent fluid mix and at least one solvent are fed to inflows of a plurality of chambers containing at least one solid substance and connected to each other in series to form a closed loop. An extract stream containing at least one first component separated from the multicomponent fluid mix as well as a raffinate stream containing at least one second component separated from the multicomponent fluid mix are carried out of the chambers through a first and second outflows. At least part of the raffinate stream and/or extract stream carried off at the first and/or second outflows is preliminarily stored and recirculated to the first and/or second inflow of the chambers alternately or simultaneously with the multicomponent fluid mix and/or the solvent within one clock unit.