Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials contain a blend of a polyphenylene ether with a copolymer which consists of monovinyl-aromatic monomers, alkyl methacrylates where alkyl is of not more than 8 carbon atoms and, if required, an elastomer component having a glass transition temperature of .ltoreq.0.degree. C.

Abstract: A halogen-free flameproofed thermoplastic molding material consists of a halogen-free thermoplastic resin (A) and one or more further halogen-free components.The thermoplastic resin (A) is present in an amount of from 30 to 90% by weight, based on the molding material. The latter contains, as further components, from 1 to 50% by weight of a phenol/aldehyde resin (B), from 1 to 50% by weight of a nitrogen-containing organic compound (C) and from 3 to 50% by weight of a phosphorus-containing organic compound (D), the percentages in each case being based on the molding material.The molding material is used for the production of flameproofed moldings.

Abstract: A flameproofed thermoplastic molding material consists ofA. a thermoplastic resin containing a vinylaromatic monomerand furthermore containsB. from 0 to 100 parts by weight of an elastomer having a glass transition temperature Tg 0.degree. C., as an impact modifier,C. from 2 to 50 parts by weight of a halogen-containing organic compound (flameproofing agent),D. from 0.5 to 20 parts by weight of a compound containing a metal or non-metal (synergistic agent) andE. from 5 to 50 parts by weight of a novolak (phenol/aldehyde resin).The novolak is obtained from an aldehyde of the formula (I)R.sup.1 --CHO (I)where R.sup.1 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl, cycloalkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 -aryl or .omega.-aryl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, and a mixture of phenols, and this mixture contains two or more monosubstituted phenols and the substituents can be alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms or CN.The molding material is used for the production of flameproofed moldings.

Abstract: A halogen-free self-extinguishing thermoplastic composition comprising as the flame retardant, one or more phosphorus-containing compounds or elemental phosphorous, a polyphenylene ether, a styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer, a phenol/aldehyde resin, a terpolymer of styrene, acrylonitrile and a hydroxy-containing ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid on which a polyphenylene ether is grafted, and optionally, a diene elastomer having grafted thereon styrene and acrylonitrile monomers.

Abstract: Photocured layers possessing a defined controllable hardness are produced by exposing a layer of a photopolymerizable or photocrosslinkable mixture, which contains a partially crystalline polymeric binder possessing olefinic double bonds capable of undergoing polymerization, to actinic light, by a method in which the photocurable layer, prior to exposure to actinic light, is subjected to a heat treatment in which the partially crystalline parts of the polymeric binder are partially or completely fused.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of noncellular polyurethane elastomers by reacting 4,4'-diisocyanato-1,2-diphenylethane or diisocyanato-1,2-diphenylethane isomer mixtures with a 4,4'-diisocyanato-1,2-diphenylethane content in excess of 95 percent by weight, higher molecular weight polyhydroxyl compounds and low molecular weight chain extenders optionally in the presence of auxiliaries and additives.The polyurethane elastomers produced in accordance with this invention excel by a greater hardness and improved mechanical properties compared with polyurethane elastomers based on 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate with otherwise comparable composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic molding materials based on impact resistant polystyrene and polyphenylene ethers. The molding materials of this invention contain a flexible component having a glass temperature below -70.degree. C. and a flexible component having a glass temperature in the range of 0.degree. to -70.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the preparation of cellular polyurethane elastomers with densities of approximately 250 to 800 grams per liter by reacting 4,4'-diisocyanato-1,2-diphenylethane or a diisocyanato-1,2-diphenylethane isomer mixture with a 4,4'-diisocyanato-1,2-diphenylethane content of more than 95 percent by weight with higher molecular weight polyhydroxyl compounds and water, as well as optionally chain extenders in the presence of auxiliaries and/or additives according to the one-shot or preferably the prepolymer method in closed molds.Compared with products based on 4,4'-diisocyanatodiphenylmethane, the polyurethane elastomer molded parts have improved physical and thermal properties.

Abstract: Polyurethane-urea elastomers with improved temperature characteristics, in particular improved low temperature properties, good mechanical properties over a large temperature range and excellent resistance to hydrolysis, are obtained by reacting(A) a prepolymer, possessing cycloaliphatic NCO groups, which has been prepared from essentially difunctional polyhydroxy compounds and organic diisocyanates possessing at least one NCO group bonded to a cycloaliphatic structure, these reactants being used so as to give a ratio of total hydroxyl: NCO groups of from 1:1.2 to 1:10, with(B) 3,3',5,5'-tetramethyl-4,4'-diamino-diphenylmethane, A and B being reacted in the molar ratio of from 1:0.8 to 1:1.2.

Abstract: Polyurethane elastomers of improved heat stability are made by a process in which a polyisocyanate is reacted with a polyol of high molecular weight with an OH:NCO ratio of 1:0.66 to 1:0.85, and the resulting adduct is later reacted with an excess of symmetrical diisocyanate and a diol as chain extender.