Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer body comprising at least one substrate layer, a metal layer bonded directly thereto and optionally at least one protective layer atop the metal layer, wherein the substrate layer comprises a composition which is obtained by mixing polycarbonate, talc and a specific wax. It was shown that the multilayer bodies obtained are particularly suitable for use as reflectors and (housing) components for light sources and heat sources and displays.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer body comprising at least one substrate layer, a metal layer bonded directly thereto and optionally at least one protective layer atop the metal layer, wherein the substrate layer comprises a composition which is obtained by mixing polycarbonate, talc and a specific wax. It was shown that the multilayer bodies obtained are particularly suitable for use as reflectors and (housing) components for light sources and heat sources and displays.

Abstract: A method for producing an object with layers of different materials in an additive manufacturing process comprises the following steps: •I) providing a construction material heated at least in part to a temperature above its glass transition temperature on a substrate, so that a layer of the construction material is obtained which corresponds to a first selected cross section of the object; •II) providing a construction material heated at least in part to a temperature above its glass transition temperature on a previously provided layer of the construction material, so that another layer of the construction material is obtained which corresponds to another selected cross section of the object and which is connected to the previously provided layer; •III) repeating step II) until the object is formed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for production of a thermoplastic moulding compound, wherein the composition comprises or consists of the following constituents: A) 50-90% by weight of aromatic polycarbonate or polyestercarbonate having a relative solution viscosity of at least 1.285, measured in CH2Cl2 as solvent at 25° C. and a concentration of 0.5 g/100 ml, B) 1-10% by weight of rubber-modified graft polymer, C) 2.5-10% by weight of boron nitride, D) 4-20% by weight of talc, E) 2-20% by weight of phosphorus-containing flame retardant, F) 0-20% by weight of further additives, and to a process for producing the thermoplastic moulding compound, to the moulding compound itself, to the use of the moulding compound for production of mouldings and to the mouldings themselves.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fibre composite (42) comprising at least one fibre layer (4, 14, 16) composed of a fibre material which is embedded in a matrix (8, 18) based on a thermoplastic, where the composition of the matrix (8, 18) contains: 60-95 parts by weight of aromatic polycarbonate and/or aromatic polyester carbonate and further additives. The invention further relates to the use of such a fibre composite for a component for a rail vehicle, in particular for a rail vehicle for transporting passengers.

Abstract: A method for producing an object with layers of different materials in an additive manufacturing process comprises the following steps: I) providing a construction material heated at least in part to a temperature above its glass transition temperature on a substrate, so that a layer of the construction material is obtained which corresponds to a first selected cross section of the object; II) providing a construction material heated at least in part to a temperature above its glass transition temperature on a previously provided layer of the construction material, so that another layer of the construction material is obtained which corresponds to another selected cross section of the object and which is connected to the previously provided layer; repeating step II) until the object is formed.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions consisting of A) 70 to 90 parts by weight of at least one polycarbonate, B) 10 to 30 parts by weight of at least one graft polymer containing a rubber-elastic particulate graft base, which contains diene, and containing a vinyl co(polymer) shell, C) 0 to 15 parts by weight of at least one additive, wherein the sum of the parts by weight of components A) and B) in the composition is normalized to 100. The invention further relates to the use of the compositions to produce components containing a plastic carrier and a multi-ply metal layer, and to molded bodies produced from the compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite component consisting of a plastic support and a multi-ply metal layer applied in a galvanizing operation, the plastic support being made of a thermoplastic composition consisting of A) 50 to 90 parts by weight of at least one aromatic polycarbonate, B) 10 to 50 parts by weight of at least one graft polymer comprising a diene-containing, rubber-elastic, particulate graft base and a vinyl (co)polymer shell, C) 0 to 15 parts by weight of at least one additive, where the sum of the parts by weight of components A) and B) in the composition is standardized to 100, (i) characterized in that the rubber content from component B in the composition is at least 6 wt %, (ii) characterized in that the ratio K/S of the weight fractions of butadiene-containing, rubber-elastic, particulate graft base from component B) in the composition (viz.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions consisting of A) 70 to 90 parts by weight of at least one polycarbonate, B) 10 to 30 parts by weight of at least one graft polymer containing a rubber-elastic particulate graft base, which contains diene, and containing a vinyl co(polymer) shell, C) 0 to 15 parts by weight of at least one additive, wherein the sum of the parts by weight of components A) and B) in the composition is normalized to 100, (i) characterized in that the rubber content from component B in the composition is at least 6 wt %, (ii) characterized in that the ratio K/S of the proportions by weight of rubber-elastic particulate graft base containing diene from component B) in the composition (?K) to the sum of free vinyl (co)polymer from component B), i.e., vinyl (co)polymer from component B) not covalently bonded to the rubber base in the graft polymer according to component B), and any free vinyl (co)polymer from component C) in the composition (?S) is at least 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing compositions containing vinylaromatic copolymers which are obtained in an emulsion polymerization process and comprise production-related salt inclusions. Said compositions are characterized by an improved surface quality once the extruded polymer, before being granulated, or the granulate, after being granulated, has been moistened by bringing the polymer in contact with liquid water in a water bath, a tube system filled with water, or a dipping tank, thus making the compositions suitable for producing molded articles having a class A surface that remains flawless over time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing compositions containing vinyl-aromatic copolymers that are obtained in an emulsion polymerization process and comprise production-related salt inclusions. Said compositions are characterized by improved surface quality following storage in a warm-humid environment and are therefore suitable for producing molded articles having a class A surface that remains flawless over time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fibre composite (42) comprising at least one fibre layer (4, 14, 16) composed of a fibre material which is embedded in a matrix (8, 18) based on a thermoplastic, where the composition of the matrix (8, 18) contains: 60-95 parts by weight of aromatic polycarbonate and/or aromatic polyester carbonate and further additives. The invention further relates to the use of such a fibre composite for a component for a rail vehicle, in particular for a rail vehicle for transporting passengers.

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 aluminum, 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 moldings 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-mold decoration, or metallization by vacuum deposition or galvanization.

Abstract: A composite and process for the production of a composite component, comprising a) a support of a thermoplastic composition, and b) at least one polyurethane layer in direct contact with the support.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing compositions containing vinylaromatic copolymers which are obtained in an emulsion polymerization process and comprise production-related salt inclusions. Said compositions are characterized by an improved surface quality once the granulates have been moistened by bringing same in contact with liquid water and have been stored in said water, thus making the compositions suitable for producing molded articles having a class A surface that remains flawless over time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing compositions containing vinylaromatic copolymers which are obtained in an emulsion polymerization process and comprise production-related salt inclusions. Said compositions are characterized by an improved surface quality once the extruded polymer, before being granulated, or the granulate, after being granulated, has been moistened by bringing the polymer in contact with liquid water in a water bath, a tube system filled with water, or a dipping tank, thus making the compositions suitable for producing molded articles having a class A surface that remains flawless over time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing compositions containing vinyl-aromatic copolymers that are obtained in an emulsion polymerization process and comprise production-related salt inclusions. Said compositions are characterized by improved surface quality following storage in a warm-humid environment and are therefore suitable for producing molded articles having a class A surface that remains flawless over time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonate compositions comprising: A) an aromatic polycarbonate and/or aromatic polyester carbonate; B) a graft polymer obtainable by co-precipitation of a mixture of at least two graft polymer dispersions B.1 and B.2, wherein the production of the graft polymer component B.1 takes place using at least one redox system as initiator and wherein the production of the graft polymer component B.2 takes place using at least one persulfate compound as initiator; C) optionally a vinyl (co)polymer and/or polyalkylene terephthalate; D) optionally a phosphorus-containing flame retardant; E) at least one phenolic antioxidant; F) optionally a neutral phosphorus- or sulfur-containing co-stabilisers (synergists); and G) optionally additives. Compositions of the present invention are distinguished by an optimum combination of good hydrolysis resistance and a light natural colour.

Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous method for producing, by using microparticles, thermoplastics provided with reinforcement fibres. The production methods relate to such composite materials, which contain the reinforcement fibres in a parallel (or predominantly parallel) arrangement in the thermoplastic matrix.

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 molded bodies having a class A surface.