Abstract: In various aspects, the invention relates to blended thermoplastic polymer compositions (e.g., polycarbonate or polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer compositions) comprising recycled acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) polymer or recycled polystyrene polymer which contain at least one impurity and an acid melt flow stabilizer. The presence of the acid melt flow stabilizer improves the thermal stability of the polymer blend. In various further aspects, blended compositions further comprise a flame retardant. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to blended thermoplastic compositions comprising at least one polycarbonate component, at least one reinforcing filler, at least one phosphorus-containing flame retardant component. The resulting thermoplastic composition can be used in the manufacture of articles requiring materials with improved flame retardancy and optical properties such as light transmittance, while retaining required modulus and impact properties.

Abstract: In various aspects, the invention relates to blended thermoplastic polymer compositions (e.g., polycarbonate or polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer compositions) comprising recycled acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) polymer or recycled polystyrene polymer which contain at least one impurity and an acid melt flow stabilizer. The presence of the acid melt flow stabilizer improves the thermal stability of the polymer blend. In various further aspects, blended compositions further comprise a flame retardant. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: A polycarbonate composition comprises chloride, sulfate, phosphate or a combination of two or more of the foregoing ionic species in an amount of zero to about 100 parts per billion based on the total weight of the composition; and phenol, carbonic diester, aromatic dihydroxy compound or combination of two or more of the foregoing organic compounds in an amount of zero to about 500 parts per million by weight based on the total weight of the composition; wherein the polycarbonate has a weight average molecular weight of about 40,000 to about 90,000 dalton as determined by gel permeation chromatography using polystyrene standards and a melt volume rate of about 1 to about 35 cm3/10 minutes when measured at about 300° C. with a force of about 1.2 kilograms.

Abstract: A polycarbonate composition comprises chloride, sulfate, phosphate or a combination of two or more of the foregoing ionic species in an amount of zero to about 100 parts per billion based on the total weight of the composition; and phenol, carbonic diester, aromatic dihydroxy compound or combination of two or more of the foregoing organic compounds in an amount of zero to about 500 parts per million by weight based on the total weight of the composition; wherein the polycarbonate has a weight average molecular weight of about 40,000 to about 90,000 dalton as determined by gel permeation chromatography using polystyrene standards and a melt volume rate of about 1 to about 35 cm3/10 minutes when measured at about 300° C. with a force of about 1.2 kilograms.

Abstract: Front wheels (3) are attached to transmission devices (30) which are mounted to the vehicle body (2) to be rotatable around vertical axes (27), and rotating means (55) are provided between the side of the vehicle body (2) and the transmission devices (30), whereby the front wheels are steered to turn laterally at substantially right angles. An electric motor (40) is attached to the transmission device (30) to be located under the vertical axis (27). A case body (41) of the electric motor (40) is constructed by an outer case part (41A) and a non-loaded side bracket (41B), and a loaded side end portion of the outer case-part (41A) is connected to the transmission device case body (31). The drive shaft (44) is rotatably supported by the non-loaded side bracket (41B) at one end and by the transmission device case body (31) at the other end. A driving portion (34) provided at the other end side of the drive shaft (44) is operatively connected to an axle (28).

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising polycarbonate wherein the polycarbonate has a very low Fries content (e.g., above 5 ppm and below 360 ppm). The present invention also provides a polycarbonate having a very low Fries content which is made by the melt process. This polycarbonate has high ductility and high impact strength. The invention also provides a method for making these compositions. Another aspect of the invention is an optical disk comprising polycarbonate having a very low Fries content which is made by the melt process. Such optical disks resist breakage due to bending.

Abstract: Front wheels (3) are attached to transmission devices (30) which are mounted to the vehicle body (2) to be rotatable around vertical axes (27), and rotating means (55) are provided between the side of the vehicle body (2) and the transmission devices (30), whereby the front wheels are steered to turn laterally at substantially right angles. An electric motor (40) is attached to the transmission device (30) to be located under the vertical axis (27). A case body (41) of the electric motor (40) is constructed by an outer case part (41A) and a non-loaded side bracket (41B), and a loaded side end portion of the outer case-part (41A) is connected to the transmission device case body (31). The drive shaft (44) is rotatably supported by the non-loaded side bracket (41B) at one end and by the transmission device case body (31) at the other end. A driving portion (34) provided at the other end side of the drive shaft (44) is operatively connected to an axle (28).

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making a polycarbonate composition. The polycarbonate is prepared by melt synthesis using a sulfur-containing acid compound to at least partially quench the melt catalyst. The polycarbonate composition comprises said polycarbonate, phosphorous acid, further sulfur-containing acid compound and an ester derived from a mono-fatty acid and a polyhydric alcohol.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a flame-retardant resin composition which has a high heat resistance, superior impact resistance and superior flame-retarding properties. The present invention provides a flame-retardant resin composition which is characterized by the fact that said composition contains (A) a polycarbonate type resin, (B) a silicone resin constructed from siloxane units expressed by the formula RSiO1.5 (T units) and siloxane units expressed by the formula R3SiO0.5 (M units), or a silicone resin constructed from T units, M units and siloxane units expressed by the formula SiO2.0 (Q units) (R indicates an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group with 1 to 10 carbon atoms), and (C) an anti-drip agent, and the aforementioned composition contains 0.1 to 9 parts by weight of the abovementioned silicone resin (B), and 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of the abovementioned anti-drip agent, per 100 parts by weight of the abovementioned polycarbonate resin (A).

Abstract: To provide a flame-retardant resin molding that has high heat resistance and excellent impact resistance and flame retardancy.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making a polycarbonate composition. The polycarbonate is prepared by melt synthesis using a sulfur-containing acid compound to at least partially quench the melt catalyst. The polycarbonate composition comprises said polycarbonate, phosphorous acid, further sulfur-containing acid compound and an ester derived from a mono-fatty acid and a polyhydric alcohol.

Abstract: A composition is provided which comprises a functionalized poly(phenylene ether) resin, poly(arylene sulfide) resin, epoxy functional alpha-olefin elastomer, elastomeric block copolymer, and a metal salt. The composition is preferably prepared by premixing a poly(phenylene ether) resin with an organic acid and a vinyl aromatic-diene block copolymer to form a premix, and then compounding the premix with an epoxy functional alpha-olefin elastomer, a poly(arylene sulfide) resin and a metal salt of an organic acid. The composition has enhanced levels of mechanical properties such as impact strength, and is suitable for making molded articles such as vertical automotive body panels.

Abstract: A polycarbonate production method, characterized in that a dihydroxy compound and a carbonic acid diester are subjected to melt polycondensation in the presence of a catalyst containing an alkali metal compound and/or alkaline-earth metal compound in an amount of 1×10−8 to 1×10−5 mol per mole of dihydroxy compound; wherein a sulfonic acid ester compound and a transition metal scavenger are also added to the reaction product; and wherein the polycarbonate is treated at a reduced pressure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making a polycarbonate composition. The polycarbonate is prepared by melt synthesis using a sulfur-containing acid compound to at least partially quench the melt catalyst. The polycarbonate composition comprises said polycarbonate, phosphorous acid, further sulfur-containing acid compound and an ester derived from a mono-fatty acid and a polyhydric alcohol.

Abstract: Increasing the endcap level to a level greater than about 90% for Optical Quality (OQ) Melt Polycarbonate significantly reduces the as-molded static charge for injection molded parts for Optical Disc applications. The use of resins with higher endcap levels in combination with antistatic additives provides a highly robust formulation suitable for even the most demanding emerging formats as Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) and in all commercial Optical media molding machines. Thus, optical quality polycarbonates are prepared by performing a base-catalyzed polymerization of a diaryl carbonate and a dihydric phenol under conditions effective to produce a polycarbonate product having an endcap level of 90% or greater.

Abstract: Increasing the endcap level to a level greater than about 90% for Optical Quality (OQ) Melt Polycarbonate significantly reduces the as-molded static charge for injection molded parts for Optical Disc applications. The use of resins with higher endcap levels in combination with antistatic additives provides a highly robust formulation suitable for even the most demanding emerging formats as Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) and in all commercial Optical media molding machines. Thus, optical quality polycarbonates are prepared by performing a base-catalyzed polymerization of a diaryl carbonate and a dihydric phenol under conditions effective to produce a polycarbonate product having an endcap level of 90% or greater.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyamide resin composition which has low water absorption and simultaneously has satisfactory combustion properties. Illustrative compositions contain 20-80 parts by weight of polyamide resin and 80-20 parts by weight of polyphenylene ether resin or a mixture of this resin and polystyrene resin, as well as 0.01-10 parts by weight of a compatibilizer, 1-50 parts by weight of an uncured phenol novolak resin, and 0-80 parts by weight of a rubber component wherein the weights of the compatibilizer, uncured phenol novolak resin and rubber component is based on a total of 100 parts by weight of polyamide and polyphenylene ether resins.

Abstract: Resin compositions are provided with improved compatibility between polyphenylene ether resin and thermoplastic polyester resin from which molded articles with high mechanical strength, especially impact resistance, can be obtained.

Abstract: A resin composition which has improved resistance to yellowing due to light without loss of the superior characteristics of polyphenylene ether polyamide resins comprises(A) a polyphenylene ether resin,(B) a polyamide resin,(C) a styrene thermoplastic resin,(D) a pigment;wherein the styrene thermoplastic resin and the pigment are dispersed in the polyphenylene ether resin and the polyphenylene ether resin is a particulate dispersion in the polyamide resin. The composition may further comprise a rubber polymer wherein the rubber polymer is dispersed in the polyphenylene ether resin.