Abstract: A copolycarbonate optical article comprises a polycarbonate composition including: a copolycarbonate having: 2 to 60 mol % of phthalimidine carbonate units, 2 to 90 mol % of high heat carbonate units, and optionally 2 to 60 mol % of bisphenol A carbonate units. The copolycarbonate has less than 100 ppm of each of phthalimidine, high heat bisphenol, and bisphenol A monomers, and less than 5 ppm of various ions, and is prepared from monomers each having a purity of at least 99.6%. The polycarbonate composition has a glass transition temperature of 200° C. to and a yellowness index of less than 30.

Abstract: High purity epoxide compounds methods for preparing the high purity epoxide compounds, and compositions derived from the epoxide compounds are provided. Also provided are materials and articles derived from the epoxide compounds.

Abstract: A copolycarbonate optical article comprises a polycarbonate composition including: a copolycarbonate having: 2 to 60 mol % of phthalimidine carbonate units, 2 to 90 mol % of high heat carbonate units, and optionally 2 to 60 mol % of bisphenol A carbonate units. The copolycarbonate has less than 100 ppm of each of phthalimidine, high heat bisphenol, and bisphenol A monomers, and less than 5 ppm of various ions, and is prepared from monomers each having a purity of at least 99.6%. The polycarbonate composition has a glass transition temperature of 200° C. to and a yellowness index of less than 30.

Abstract: A solid epoxy composition comprising: a high heat epoxy compound of one or more of formulas (I) to (IX) provided herein; and an amorphous epoxy compound, wherein the solid epoxy composition has a single glass transition temperature from 35° C. to 100° C., preferably from 40° C. to 95° C., wherein the solid epoxy composition exhibits no other glass transition temperature or crystalline melting point from ?20° C. to 200° C., and wherein R1, R2, Ra, Rb, R13, R14, p, q, c, and t are as provided herein.

Abstract: A thermosetting oligomer is disclosed, comprising repeat units of the formula wherein Ar is a C6-32 arylene, preferably a C13-17 diarylene methylene; Ra and Rb at each occurrence are each independently a halogen, C1-12 alkyl, C2-12 alkenyl, C3-8 cycloalkyl, or C1-12 alkoxy, preferably a C1-3 alkyl; R3 at each occurrence is independently a halogen or a C1-6 alkyl group, preferably a C1-3 alkyl; R4 a C1-25 hydrocarbyl, preferably a C1-6 alkyl, a phenyl, or a phenyl substituted with up to five C1-6 alkyl groups, more preferably a C1-3 alkyl or a phenyl; and c, p and q at each occurrence are each independently 0 to 4.

Abstract: High purity epoxide compounds methods for preparing the high purity epoxide compounds, and compositions derived from the epoxide compounds are provided. Also provided are materials and articles derived from the epoxide compounds.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprising a copolycarbonate comprising bisphenol A carbonate units and second carbonate units of formula (1a) wherein R is a C1-25 hydrocarbyl; each occurrence of R2 and R3 is independently a halogen or a C1-25 hydrocarbyl; p is 0 to 4; and each q is independently 0 to 3; and optionally a bisphenol A homopolycarbonate.

Abstract: High purity epoxide compounds, methods for preparing the high purity epoxide compounds, and compositions derived from the epoxide compounds are provided. Also provided are materials and articles derived from the epoxide compounds.

Abstract: A process for preparing a diglycidyl ether of formula (1) to (9) with epichlorohydrin and a catalyst, for a time and at a temperature to provide a first reaction mixture comprising a dichlorohydrin of formula (1-d) to (9-d); adding a base to the first reaction mixture to provide a second reaction mixture over a period of 15 minutes to 3 hours; and agitating the second reaction mixture for 2 to 5 hours at 40 to 60° C., to provide an as-synthesized diglycidyl ether of formula (1) to (9) having a purity of 96 to 99% or greater as determined by high performance liquid chromatography is provided. An as-synthesized or isolated diglycidyl ether of formula (1) to (9) made by the provided process is provided. A cured composition comprising the cured product of the provided diglycidyl ether, and an article comprising the same are provided.

Abstract: Melt polymerization processes for producing photoactive additives are disclosed. The photoactive additives are cross-linkable polycarbonate resins formed from a benzophenone, a dihydroxy chain extender, a carbonate precursor, and a catalyst. The additives can be produced without the use of phosgene or dichloromethane, and can be cross-linked with other polymers upon exposure to UV radiation.

Abstract: High purity epoxide compounds methods for preparing the high purity epoxide compounds, and compositions derived from the epoxide compounds are provided. Also provided are materials and articles derived from the epoxide compounds.

Abstract: Melt polymerization processes for producing photoactive additives are disclosed. The photoactive additives are cross-linkable polycarbonate resins formed from a benzophenone, a dihydroxy chain extender, a carbonate precursor, and a catalyst. The additives can be produced without the use of phosgene or dichloromethane, and can be cross-linked with other polymers upon exposure to UV radiation.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to polycarbonate compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture that at least meets certain electrical tracking resistance requirements. The compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture that meet these requirements contain at least a polycarbonate; a polysiloxane block co-polycarbonate; and a transition metal oxide, e.g. titanium dioxide.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to polycarbonate compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture that at least meets certain electrical tracking resistance requirements. The compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture that meet these requirements contain at least a polycarbonate; a polysiloxane block co-polycarbonate; and a transition metal oxide, e.g. titanium dioxide.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to polycarbonate compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture that at least meets certain electrical tracking resistance requirements. The compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture that meet these requirements contain at least a polycarbonate; a polysiloxane block co-polycarbonate; and a transition metal oxide, e.g. titanium dioxide.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to polycarbonate compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture that at least meets certain electrical tracking resistance requirements. The compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture that meet these requirements contain at least a polycarbonate; a polysiloxane block co-polycarbonate; and a transition metal oxide, e.g. titanium dioxide.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to polycarbonate compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture that at least meets certain electrical tracking resistance requirements. The compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture that meet these requirements contain at least a polycarbonate; a polysiloxane block co-polycarbonate; and a transition metal oxide, e.g. titanium dioxide.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to polycarbonate compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture that at least meets certain electrical tracking resistance requirements. The compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture that meet these requirements contain at least a polycarbonate; a polysiloxane block co-polycarbonate; and a transition metal oxide, e.g. titanium dioxide.

Abstract: A core-shell particle is formed by a method that includes forming a crosslinked polyorganosiloxane core, reacting a graftlinking agent with the crosslinked polyorganosiloxane core, and polymerizing a poly(alkenyl aromatic) shell around the graftlinking agent-functionalized polyorganosiloxane core. The method produces a core-shell particle with improved adhesion between shell and core. The core-shell particle is useful as an impact modifier in thermoplastic compositions.

Abstract: An article comprises a compatibilized poly(arylene ether)/polyamide blend, an optional electrically conductive filler, a phosphinate, and flame retardant augment selected from the group consisting of melamine polyphosphate, zinc borate, low melting glass, talc, and combinations of two or more of the foregoing flame retardant augments.