Abstract: A polymer composition comprises a polymer matrix and a siloxane-containing additive which is substantially incompatible with the polymer matrix, wherein the siloxane of the additive has a hydroxy, alkoxy or epoxy functionality, and a functionality which is capable of bonding with a silicone elastomer-forming composition which is curable by a hydrosilylation reaction. The polymer matrix preferably comprises polyphenylenesulphide, and the additive preferably comprises hydroxy-terminated methylvinyl siloxane. The composition is capable of forming plastics articles to which cured silicone elastomers can adhere.

Abstract: A multilayer medical working means comprises at least two walls each made of a glass-clear, soft plastic, with one of the two walls being physiologically unobjectionable and the other wall or walls being a physiologically questionable wall provided with at least one physiologically questionable and/or untested additive. A full-area circumferential connection exists between the physiologically unobjectionable wall and the physiologically questionable wall. A softener gradient is provided between the walls of the working means in such a manner that the physiologically unobjectionable wall has a higher softener content than the physiologically questionable wall directly adjacent thereto which contains at least one physiologically questionable and/or untested additive. The position of the additive is kept constant in the adjacent physiologically questionable wall against the gradient pressure of the softener.