Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic molding composition comprising 5.0 to 57 wt.-% ABS graft copolymer (A); 30.5 to 80 wt.-% SAN copolymer (B) 1.5 to 9.5 wt.-% copolymer (C) with epoxy, maleic anhydride or maleic imide functions; 5 to 29 wt.-% of hollow glass microspheres (D); 6 to 12 wt.-% of glass fibers (E); 0 to 5 wt.-% additives and/or processing aids (F), having a low density and high strength, and a process for its preparation, shaped arti-cles thereof, and its use in the electronics sector.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition (P), comprising at least one acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (A) (ABS copolymer (A)), characterized in that the polymer composition (P) has a surface energy of >38 dyne/cm. The invention further relates to a process for painting a surface of a polymer moulded article comprising the polymer composition (P), wherein no pre-treatment of the surface of the polymer moulded article, such as primer coating, is required prior to the application of the paint.

Abstract: High heat resistant ABS molding compositions for use in the automotive sector, electronics, and household or healthcare sector comprising: (A) 15 to 35 wt.-% ABS graft copolymer (A); (B) 15 to 35 wt.-% a-methylstyrene/acrylonitrile copolymer (B) (weight ratio 95:5 to 50:50); (C) 20 to 40 wt.-% styrene/acrylonitrile copolymer (C) (weight ratio 95:5 to 50:50; Mw 150,000 to 300,000); (D) 10 to 30 wt.-% random terpolymer (D) made from 13 to 27 wt.-% ?, ? ethylenically unsaturated cyclic anhydride, 60 to 74 wt.-% aromatic vinyl monomer, and 13 to 27 wt.-% maleimide monomer); (E) 0.1 to 5 wt.-%, of at least one elastomeric block copolymer (E) comprising a vinylaromatic monomer block S and an elastomeric random diene/vinylaromatic onomer block B/S; hard phase proportion is 1 to 40 vol.-% and the diene proportion is less than 50 wt.-%; and (F) 0 to 5 wt.-% of further additives and/or processing aids (F).

Abstract: An emulsion polymerization process for preparation of ABS graft copolymer latex having reduced residual monomer content, wherein a grafting step c) comprises the steps: c1): feeding of 10 to 45 wt.-% of styrene and acrylonitrile in one portion to agglomerated butadiene rubber latex and addition of redox system initiator, then polymerization; c2): feeding remaining monomers in portions or continuously and further addition of redox system initiator; c3): addition of inorganic free radical initiator and continuation of polymerization, leads to ABS graft copolymers and thermoplastic molding compositions which can be used in the automotive industry.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition comprising (A) 15 to 45 wt.-% graft copolymer (A) obtained by emulsion polymerization of styrene and acrylonitrile in presence of an agglomerated butadiene rubber latex (A1) with D50 of 150 to 800 nm; (B) 40 to 75 wt.-% copolymer (B) of styrene and acrylonitrile having a weight ratio of 80:20 to 65:35 and Mw of 150,000 to 300,000 g/mol, (C) 2.0 to 5.0 wt.-% elastomeric block copolymer (C) made from 15 to 65 wt.-% diene, and 35 to 85% by weight vinylaromatic monomer; (D) 2.0 to 5.0 wt.-% titanium dioxide pigment D comprising at least 95 wt.-% titanium dioxide and 1.7 to 3.3 wt.-% alumina; and (E) 0 to 7.0 wt.-% of at least one additive/processing aid (E) different from (D); having a high chemical resistance, high color and thermal stability and low tendency to delamination. This can be used for sheet extrusion and thermoforming, in particular as inner liner for a cooling apparatus.

Abstract: ABS molding composition comprising: (a) 50 to 80 wt.-% SAN copolymer (a) (S/AN ratio 78:22 to 65:35, Mw 80,000 to 250,000); (b) 8 to 25 wt.-% graft copolymer (b) consisting of 15 to 60 wt.-% graft sheath (b2) and 40 to 85 wt.-% graft substrate—an agglomerated butadiene rubber latex—(b1), obtained by emulsion polymerization of SAN in presence of agglomerated butadiene rubber latex (b1) (D50 150 to 800 nm); and (c) 8 to 30 wt.-% SBC block copolymer (vinylarene 58 to 68 wt.-%) comprising diene/vinylarene tapered polymer blocks; exhibiting ultra-high flow melt with good mechanical properties, a process for their preparation and their use for the production of bulky and/or thin walled articles.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding composition comprising (A) 40 to 80 wt.-% SAN copolymer (S/AN-ratio 78:22 to 65:35, Mw 80,000 to 250,000 g/mol); (B) 20 to 60 wt.-% SBC block copolymer (monovinylarene 61 to 64 wt.-%) comprising conjugated diene/monovinylarene tapered polymer blocks; and (C) 0 to 5 wt.-% additives and/or processing aids (C); exhibiting ultra-high melt flow with good mechanical, thermal and optical properties, a process for its preparation and its use for the production of bulky and/or thin walled articles.

Abstract: A heat resistant ABS thermoplastic molding composition with reduced odor can be employed for automotive interior applications if it comprises a graft copolymer (A) based on a diene rubber latex substrate with a SAN graft sheath; a SAN matrix polymer (B) and specific amounts of additives such as fatty acid amides or fatty acid esters,metal oxides such as MgO, CaO or ZnO, antioxidants and a silicon oil having a kinematic viscosity in the range of from 25000 to 80000 centi Stokes.

Abstract: High heat resistant impact modified polycarbonate blend for use in the industrial, household and automotive sector comprising (A) 10 to 40 wt.-% ABS graft copolymer; (B) 25 to 50 wt.-% aromatic polycarbonate; (C) 20 to 40 wt.-% omethylstyrene/acrylonitrile copolymer; (D) 10 to 25 wt.-% terpolymer of vinylaromatic monomer, a, 13 ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic cyclic anhydride, and Ci-C3-alkyl-(meth)acrylate; and (E) 0.3 to 5 wt.-% further additives and/or processing aids.

Abstract: ABS thermoplastic molding compositions for the preparation of blow molded articles in the automotive and household sector comprising (A) 30 to 40 wt.-% ABS graft rubber copolymer, (B) 25 to 35 wt.-% alpha-methylstyrene/acrylonitrile copolymer, (C) 30 to 40 wt.-% styrene/acrylonitrile copolymer, (D) 0.05 to 0.50 wt.-% homo- or copolymer comprising monomer structure units with a C3-C6-alkyleneoxide side chain having an epoxy terminal group or with a modified, functionalized C3-C6-alkyleneoxide side chain, and (E) 0 to 5 wt.-% further additives. Component (D) is preferably polyglycidylmethacrylate.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding composition comprising (A) 40 to 80 wt.-% SAN copolymer (S/AN-ratio 78:22 to 65:35, Mw 80,000 to 250,000 g/mol); (B) 20 to 60 wt.-% SBC block copolymer (monovinylarene 61 to 64 wt.-%) comprising conjugated diene/monovinylarene tapered polymer blocks; and (C) 0 to 5 wt.-% additives and/or processing aids (C); exhibiting ultra-high melt flow with good mechanical, thermal and optical properties, a process for its preparation and its use for the production of bulky and/or thin walled articles.

Abstract: ABS molding composition comprising: (a) 50 to 80 wt.-% SAN copolymer (a) (S/AN ratio 78:22 to 65:35, Mw 80,000 to 250,000); (b) 8 to 25 wt.-% graft copolymer (b) consisting of 15 to 60 wt.-% graft sheath (b2) and 40 to 85 wt.-% graft substrate—an agglomerated butadiene rubber latex—(b1), obtained by emulsion polymerization of SAN in presence of agglomerated butadiene rubber latex (b1) (D50 150 to 800 nm); and (c) 8 to 30 wt.-% SBC block copolymer (vinylarene 58 to 68 wt.-%) comprising diene/vinylarene tapered polymer blocks; exhibiting ultra-high flow melt with good mechanical properties, a process for their preparation and their use for the production of bulky and/or thin walled articles.

Abstract: High heat resistant ABS molding compositions for use in the automotive sector, electronics, and household or healthcare sector comprising: (A) 15 to 35 wt.-% ABS graft copolymer (A); (B) 15 to 35 wt.-% a-methylstyrene/acrylonitrile copolymer (B) (weight ratio 95:5 to 50:50); (C) 20 to 40 wt.-% styrene/acrylonitrile copolymer (C) (weight ratio 95:5 to 50:50; Mw 150,000 to 300,000); (D) 10 to 30 wt.-% random terpolymer (D) made from 13 to 27 wt.-% ?, ? ethylenically unsaturated cyclic anhydride, 60 to 74 wt.-% aromatic vinyl monomer, and 13 to 27 wt.-% maleimide monomer); (E) 0.1 to 5 wt.-%, of at least one elastomeric block copolymer (E) comprising a vinylaromatic monomer block S and an elastomeric random diene/vinylaromatic onomer block B/S; hard phase proportion is 1 to 40 vol.-% and the diene proportion is less than 50 wt.-%; and (F) 0 to 5 wt.-% of further additives and/or processing aids (F).

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding composition—having an improved fatigue resistance, balanced mechanical properties and a high ductility for applications demanding high endurance under cyclic loading conditions—comprising 25 to 45 wt.-% ABS graft copolymer (A), consisting of 50.5 to 55 wt.-% of a graft sheath (AN content 30.5 to 34 wt.-%) (A2) and 45 to 49.5 wt.-% of a graft substrate (A1), and 55 to 75 wt.-% SAN copolymer (B) (AN content (30 to 33 wt.-%, melt flow rate 30 to 36 g/10 min (220° C./10 kg)).

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition (P), comprising at least one acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (A) (ABS copolymer (A)), characterized in that the polymer composition (P) has a surface energy of >38 dyne/cm. The invention further relates to a process for painting a surface of a polymer moulded article comprising the polymer composition (P), wherein no pre-treatment of the surface of the polymer moulded article, such as primer coating, is required prior to the application of the paint.