Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition that features improved thermal stability and a relatively low maximum rate of decomposition in the event of fire is disclosed. The composition contains an aromatic polycarbonate and/or polyester carbonate, and a modified layered compound, the modification with organic polymer by means of a solvent-free melt process. Optional additional components include an impact modifier, a thermoplastic (co)copolymer, and a phosphorus compound.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition suitable for preparing articles by thermoforming is disclosed. The molding composition that comprise A) branched, aromatic poly(ester)carbonate, B) graft polymer, C) an optional vinyl(co)polymer and or polyalkylene terephthalate, D) at least one flame retarding phosphorous compound selected from the group consisting of mono- and oligomeric phosphorus and phosphonic acid esters, phosphonate amines and phosphazenes and E) talc, is characterized in that its flexural modulus at room temperature is at least 3000 N/mm2 and that its falling dart energy at break, at ?30° C., is at least 40.0 J. Sheets extruded of the composition are suitable for making useful articles by thermoforming.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer product (composite material), wherein the first layer is a layer which is optically dense in the infrared range, and wherein the second layer contains a polymer (plastics) as substrate. The invention additionally relates to a method of improving the flame resistance of mouldings made from polymers and to a method of producing the multilayer products as well as to components which contain the above-mentioned multilayer products.

Abstract: An impact-modified polycarbonate composition is disclosed. The composition features good processing stability, low temperature toughness and chemical resistance to stress cracking. It includes two copolymers of a vinylaromatic compound and a functionalized vinylolefinic compound and is suitable for the production of complex components.

Abstract: A method of using Raman Spectra for determining the progress of a graft polymerization reaction is disclosed. The method entails (a) measuring at the beginning of the reaction and at a plurality of time intervals in the course of the reaction, continuously and on-site, the Raman spectrum in the wave number range of 100 to 4000 cm?1 of one or more of the monomers and/or polymers entailed in the reaction and of at least one internal standard and (b) recording the spectra and (c) adding reaction partners necessary to the reaction continuously and/or discontinuously and (d) calculating the change in concentration of the monomers and polymers by comparing the spectra of the monomers or polymers with the internal standard.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition is disclosed. The composition that contains at least one member selected from the group consisting of aromatic polycarbonate and polyester carbonate, a rubber-modified vinyl (co)polymer, and calcium carbonate having average particle diameter of less than 100 nm is particularly suitable for making articles resistant to hydrolysis.

Abstract: A Polymer compositions that features high degree of toughness, very good processability and extremely high gloss is disclosed. The composition contains (I) a graft rubber polymer obtained by emulsion polymerization of styrene and acrylonitrile in the presence of a mixture of (A) a butadiene polymer latex having a mean particle diameter d50?250 nm, a particle size distribution width of 20 to 80 nm and a gel content of 30 to 95 wt. %, (B) a butadiene polymer latex with a mean particle diameter d50>250 to 350 nm, a particle size distribution width of 30 to 100 nm and gel content of 30 to 80 wt. %, and (C) a butadiene polymer latex (C) with a mean particle diameter d50>350 nm, a particle size distribution width of 40 to 150 nm, and a gel content of 50 to 95 wt. %. and (II) a rubber-free copolymer of styrene and acrylonitrile. At least one of (A), (B) and (C) is a product of seed polymerization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic blends modified with special co- precipitation products, a process for producing them and moulded parts manufactured from them.

Abstract: A molding composition having good surface gloss, high elongation at break and good thermoplastic processability is disclosed. The composition contains (A) a graft polymer that is obtained by free-radical polymerization of resin-forming vinyl monomers in the presence of rubber in latex form, (B) a copolymer of styrene and acrylonitrile and an optional (C) a resin selected from the group consisting of polycarbonates, polyester-carbonates, polyesters and polyamides. The preparation of the graft polymer is characterized in that (i) before the start of the grafting polymerization reaction the rubber latex is brought to a pH of 9 to 11, (ii) the redox initiator components are employed in amounts of 0.1 to 2.5 wt. % (based on the monomers metered in) and (iii) during the entire grafting polymerization reaction the pH remains constant±0.5 and in the range of 11.0 to 8.8, and (iv) the temperature difference between the start and end of the reaction is at least 10° C.

Abstract: A process of producing a graft polymer of the ABS type by the emulsion method is disclosed. In the process wherein 5 to 95% by weight of a monomer mixture that contains A) 50 to 99 parts by weight of at least one vinyl aromatic compound and B) 1 to 50 parts by weight of at least one copolymer is polymerized in the presence of C) 95 to 5% by weight of one or more graft substrates having a glass transition temperature <10° C., the improvement includes monitoring continuously in the course of the reaction the Raman spectra of the reaction mixture, determining deviations from the specified desired course of the reaction and making corresponding adjustments.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition that contains a plurality of graft rubbers is disclosed. A first graft rubber is a product of emulsion polymerization of a mixture containing styrene and acrylonitrile in the presence of butadiene polymer latex (A) having an average particle diameter (d50) of 80 to 220 nm. An additional graft rubber is a product of emulsion polymerization of a mixture containing styrene and acrylonitrile in the presence of butadiene polymer latex (B) having an average particle diameter (d50) of 350 to 650 nm. The butadiene polymer latex (A) is the product of seed polymerization in which seed is butadiene polymer latex having a median particle diameter of 10 to 100 nm, and the butadiene polymer latex (B) is the product of agglomeration in which butadiene polymer latex (A) is the starting latex.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition suitable for producing article having improved surface quality is disclosed. The composition includes A) at least one polymeric resin selected from the group consisting of polycarbonate, polyester carbonate, polyamide, polyalkylene terephthalate and polyoxymethylene, and B) a co-precipitated mixture of graft polymer B.1 the preparation of which entailed redox initiation and graft copolymer B.2 the preparation of which entailed persulfate initiation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of graft rubber polymers of the ABS type by emulsion polymerization according to the so-called fed batch process, in which latexes having markedly reduced residual monomer contents are obtained, and to compositions containing the mentioned graft rubber polymers.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising a graft polymer obtainable by free-radical polymerization, a vinyl (co)polymer and optionally resins chosen from the group consisting of polycarbonates, polyester-carbonates, polyesters and polyamides, characterized in that the preparation of the graft polymer A) is carried out by a procedure in which before the start of the grafting polymerization reaction the rubber latex is brought to a pH of 9 to 11, the redox initiator components are employed in amounts of 0.1 to 2.5 wt. % (based on the monomers metered in) and during the entire grafting polymerization reaction the pH should not exceed a value of 11.0 and should not fall below a value of 8.8 and the pH remains constant during the reaction within a range of variation of ±0.5 units, and the temperature difference between the start and end of the reaction is at least 10° C.

Abstract: A process of preparing a graft polymer (e.g., an ABS graft copolymer), which involves determining the concentration of at least one reaction component during the course of the reaction by means of Raman spectroscopy, is disclosed. The process, more particularly, comprises: (a) synthesizing the graft polymer from a reaction mixture comprising reactive components (e.g., monomers such as styrene and acrylonitrile, and a graft base); (b) analyzing the reaction mixture, at intervals, during the synthesis of the graft polymer, by means of Raman spectra; (c) recording the results of the Raman spectra analysis; (d) determining the concentration of at least one of said reactive components (e.g., styrene) by means of spectral evaluation of the recorded Raman spectra; and (e) terminating the synthesis reaction of the graft polymer when the concentration of at least one of the reactive components has reached a predetermined concentration value.

Abstract: A method of using Raman Spectra for determining the progress of a graft polymerization reaction is disclosed. The method entails (a) measuring at the beginning of the reaction and at a plurality of time intervals in the course of the reaction, continuously and on-site, the Raman spectrum in the wave number range of 100 to 4000 cm−1 of one or more of the monomers and/or polymers entailed in the reaction and of at least one internal standard and (b) recording the spectra and (c) adding reaction partners necessary to the reaction continuously and/or discontinuously and (d) calculating the change in concentration of the monomers and polymers by comparing the spectra of the monomers or polymers with the internal standard.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition that contains a plurality of graft rubbers is disclosed. A first graft rubber is a product of emulsion polymerization of a mixture containing styrene and acrylonitrile in the presence of butadiene polymer latex (A) having an average particle diameter (d50) of 80 to 220 nm. An additional graft rubber is a product of emulsion polymerization of a mixture containing styrene and acrylonitrile in the presence of butadiene polymer latex (B) having an average particle diameter (d50) of 350 to 650 nm. The butadiene polymer latex (A) is the product of seed polymerization in which seed is butadiene polymer latex having a median particle diameter of 10 to 100 nm, and the butadiene polymer latex (B) is the product of agglomeration in which butadiene polymer latex (A) is the starting latex.

Abstract: The invention relates to ABS moulding compositions, wherein the graft rubber polymers contain 3 butadiene polymer latices of defined particle size, particle size distribution and gel content, and wherein at least one polybutadiene latex has been produced by seed polymerisation.

Abstract: The invention relates to sulfonated bead polymers prepared from styrene, vinylpyridines, further monomers, and crosslinkers, to a process for preparing them, and to their use as cation exchangers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of graft rubber polymers of the ABS type by emulsion polymerization according to the so-called fed batch process, in which latexes having markedly reduced residual monomer contents are obtained, and to compositions containing the mentioned graft rubber polymers.