Abstract: Linear low-density polyethylene polymers used to form covering layers for cables are disclosed. Such polymers exhibit certain molecular weight distributions suitable to form the covering layers for the cable. The polymer can be crosslinked to exhibit suitable properties including retained elongation at break values and hot set values.

Abstract: Provided herein are high flow and ductile thermoplastic resin compositions for the formation of thin wall devices and devices with desirable impact strengths. These compositions are useful in the manufacture of various shaped, formed and/or molded devices.

Abstract: Provided herein are high flow and ductile thermoplastic resin compositions for the formation of thin wall articles and articles with desirable impact strengths. These compositions are useful in the manufacture of various shaped, formed and/or molded articles.

Abstract: An electrical cable includes a plurality of conductors forming a conductor core, one or more insulation layers at least partially surrounding at least one of the plurality of conductors, an outer jacket surrounding the conductor core and a film applied to the exterior surface of the outer jacket. The film includes high visibility particles. Methods of forming electrical cables are also described herein.

Abstract: Linear low-density polyethylene polymers used to form covering layers for cables are disclosed. Such polymers exhibit certain molecular weight distributions suitable to form the covering layers for the cable. The polymer can be crosslinked to exhibit suitable properties including retained elongation at break values and hot set values.

Abstract: Cables including a heat-reflective layer are disclosed. The heat-reflective layer includes a polymeric layer and metal particles. The metal particles are on or near the exposed surface of the heat-reflective layer. Methods of making a heat-reflective layer and cables including a heat-reflective layer rare also disclosed.

Abstract: An optical waveguide includes a textured light-diffracting layer. The optical waveguide is made from a poly(aliphatic ester)-polycarbonate copolymer having very high flow properties and good impact properties. A method of manufacturing the waveguide by injection molding, a method of incorporating a microprism structure and a method of scattering light by directing light through a light-scattering layer thereby produced on the waveguide are also disclosed.

Abstract: Thermally conductive compositions exhibiting a thermal conductivity of 0.30 W/mK or more include a base polyolefin, a halogenated flame retardant, a non-halogenated flame retardant, and a flame retardant synergist. Cables include insulation and/or jacket layers formed of such thermally conductive compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes polycarbonate-siloxane blends with a constant percentage of siloxane in the formulations. The polycarbonate-siloxane blends achieve improved impact properties, as well as the ability to achieve deep black and bright white colors.

Abstract: Cables including a fire-retardant composition are disclosed. The fire-retardant compositions include an oxygen-containing base polymer, a primary filler, and an antimony-containing secondary filler. The primary filler can be a metal hydroxide. The fire-retardant composition can be halogen-free and exhibit an elongation at break of about 150% or more. The cable passes the UL 1581 VW-1 flame.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes polycarbonate-siloxane blends with a constant percentage of siloxane in the formulations. The polycarbonate-siloxane blends achieve improved impact properties, as well as the ability to achieve deep black and bright white colors.

Abstract: An optical waveguide includes a textured light-diffracting layer. The optical waveguide is made from a poly(aliphatic ester)-polycarbonate copolymer having very high flow properties and good impact properties. A method of manufacturing the wave-guide by injection molding, a method of incoporating a microprism structure and a method of scattering light by directing light through a light-scattering layer thereby produced on the waveguide are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrical cable includes a plurality of conductors forming a conductor core, one or more insulation layers at least partially surrounding at least one of the plurality of conductors, an outer jacket surrounding the conductor core and a film applied to the exterior surface of the outer jacket. The film includes high visibility particles. Methods of forming electrical cables are also described herein.

Abstract: Thermally conductive compositions exhibiting a thermal conductivity of 0.30 W/mK or more include a base polyolefin, a halogenated flame retardant, a non-halogenated flame retardant, and a flame retardant synergist. Cables having insulation and/or jacket layers formed of such thermally conductive compositions are also described herein.

Abstract: A cable having one or more conductors with a polymeric covering layer and a non-extruded coating layer formed of a material based on a liquid composition including a polymer resin and an antimicrobial additive. Methods of forming cables are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, glass filled compositions, articles made therefrom, and processes for making articles therefrom. In an embodiment, a composition can comprise: one or more polycarbonates wherein at least one of the polycarbonates is a polyester-polycarbonate having at least one unit derived from sebacic acid and has a biocontent of at least 5 weight % based upon a total weight of the polyester-polycarbonate, determined according ASTM-D6866; a glass content of 10 weight % or greater based upon a total weight of the composition; and an epoxy resin. The composition has a melt volume rate of greater than 10.5 cm3/10 minutes at 300° C./1.2 kg according to ASTM-D1238-10. A part molded having a 0.8 mm thickness molded from the composition has a gloss value of 89 or higher at 60°, according to ASTM-D523.

Abstract: Provided herein are high flow and ductile thermoplastic resin compositions for the formation of thin wall articles and articles with desirable impact strengths. These compositions are useful in the manufacture of various shaped, formed and/or molded articles.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, glass filled compositions, articles made therefrom, and processes for making articles therefrom. In an embodiment, a composition can comprise: one or more polycarbonates wherein at least one of the polycarbonates is a polyester-polycarbonate having at least one unit derived from sebacic acid and has a biocontent of at least 5 weight % based upon a total weight of the polyester-polycarbonate, determined according ASTM-D6866; a glass content of 10 weight % or greater based upon a total weight of the composition; and an epoxy resin. The composition has a melt volume rate of greater than 10.5 cm3/10 minutes at 300° C./1.2 kg according to ASTM-D1238-10. A part molded having a 0.8 mm thickness molded from the composition has a gloss value of 89 or higher at 60°, according to ASTM-D523.