Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing polysiloxane-polycarbonate block cocondensates proceeding from specific polycarbonates and hydroxyaryl-terminated polysiloxanes in presence of a salt of a weak acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polysiloxane-polycarbonate block cocondensates comprising particular rearrangement structures and having improved rheological properties and melt stability as well as to mouldings and extrudates made from these polysiloxane-polycarbonate block cocondensates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous method for producing, by using microparticles, thermoplastics provided with reinforcement fibres. The production methods relate to such composite materials, which contain the reinforcement fibres in a parallel (or predominantly parallel) arrangement in the thermoplastic matrix.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonate compositions for producing halogen-free moulded parts for use in public facilities which meet the corresponding fire protection regulations and standards. The present invention also relates to the use of halogen-free polycarbonate compositions for producing moulded parts, particularly seating and/or parts of seating, e.g. seat shells, which are flame-retardant and meet the standards for use in public buildings, as well as the moulded parts themselves.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention relates to a composition comprising a) at least one transparent thermoplastic material; b) at least one inorganic IR absorber comprising at least one boride compound present in an amount of from 0.0015 wt. % to 0.015 wt. %, calculated as solids content of boride in the total polymer composition; and c) at least one inorganic, nano-scale pigment present in an amount of from 0.0008 wt. % to 0.0035 wt. %, based on the total composition; and d) optionally further additives.

Abstract: A label and label attaching device for attaching a label onto a backing sheet. The label has a protruding apex portion, side surfaces defined when the label is folded at the apex and end portions at the outer base ends of the side surfaces. A label sheet is formed by temporarily attaching labels to a backing sheet. Prior to attachment, an intermediate portion of the label protrudes from its back surface to its front surface in a folded chevron shape. Outer end portions of the side surfaces project out from the side surfaces and the outer end portions are temporarily attached to the backing sheet with the folded portion protruding. The attaching device has two divided bodies to which the outer end portions are temporarily attracted. The divided bodies are movable together and apart to define the folded label. Then the label holding unit moves the folded label to an attaching position on the backing sheet which is moving past.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the accelerated production of thermoplastic molded bodies containing additives in reproducible quality, particularly for the accelerated production of dyed thermoplastic molded bodies with high color consistency.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention relates to a composition comprising a) at least one transparent thermoplastic material; b) at least one inorganic IR absorber comprising at least one boride compound present in an amount of from 0.0015 wt. % to 0.015 wt. %, calculated as solids content of boride in the total polymer composition; and c) at least one inorganic, nano-scale pigment present in an amount of from 0.0008 wt. % to 0.0035 wt. %, based on the total composition; and d) optionally further additives.

Abstract: A label and label attaching device for attaching a label onto a backing sheet. The label has a protruding apex portion, side surfaces defined when the label is folded at the apex and end portions at the outer base ends of the side surfaces. A label sheet is formed by temporarily attaching labels to a backing sheet. Prior to attachment, an intermediate portion of the label protrudes from its back surface to its front surface in a folded chevron shape. Outer end portions of the side surfaces project out from the side surfaces and the outer end portions are temporarily attached to the backing sheet with the folded portion protruding. The attaching device has two divided bodies to which the outer end portions are temporarily attracted. The divided bodies are movable together and apart to define the folded label. Then the label holding unit moves the folded label to an attaching position on the backing sheet which is moving past.

Abstract: For applying a label to an article, and with a RFID tag on the label also being separated from the article, and for minimizing the influence from the article on the tag, and for securing stable reading and writing of data, a label application device applies a label to which a RFID tag comprising an IC chip and communication antenna is fixed, to the article. A folding device folds a portion of the label having a tag-fixing area to which the RFID tag is fixed, such that the back side of the label is pushed to the surface side of the label so that the label portion protrudes to form an angle and is folded, and then applying the label to the article. A device acts on the label portion to form the fold.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a label comprising a pasting part for pasting said label to an object and comprising an electronic device preferably for a radio frequency identification (RFID). In order to improve such a label, it is suggested that the electronic device is pivotably connected to said pasting part.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a label comprising a pasting part for pasting said label to an object and comprising an electronic device preferably for a radio frequency identification (RFID). In order to improve such a label, it is suggested that the electronic device is pivotably connected to said pasting part.

Abstract: For applying a label to an article, and with a RFID tag on the label also being separated from the article, and for minimizing the influence from the article on the tag, and for securing stable reading and writing of data, a label application device applies a label to which a RFID tag comprising an IC chip and communication antenna is fixed, to the article. A folding device folds a portion of the label having a tag-fixing area to which the RFID tag is fixed, such that the back side of the label is pushed to the surface side of the label so that the label portion protrudes to form an angle and is folded, and then applying the label to the article. A device acts on the label portion to form the fold.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition comprising poly(ester)carbonate is disclosed. The composition that is characterized by its flame resistance contains a PTFE blend in an amount of 0.2 to 0.6% and an organic salt of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal in an amount of 0.01 to 0.1%. The PTFE blend contains a blending partner and PTFE wherein amount of PTFE is 30 to 70% relative to the weight of the PTFE blend.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition comprising poly(ester)carbonate is disclosed. The composition that is characterized by its flame resistance contains a PTFE blend in an amount of 0.2 to 0.6 b % and an organic salt of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal in an amount of 0.01 to 0.1%. The PTFE blend contains a blending partner and PTFE wherein amount of PTFE is 30 to 70% relative to the weight of the PTFE blend.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition comprising (A) 89 to 99 wt. % of a copolycarbonate and (B) 11 to 1 wt. % of a modifier is disclosed. The structure of the copolycarbonate contains 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a higher-strength steel strip or steel sheet comprising a predominantly ferritic-martensitic microstructure with a martensite content of between 4 and 20%, wherein the steel strip or steel sheet, apart from Fe and impurities due to smelting, comprises (in % by weight) 0.05-0.2% C, ≦1.0% Si, 0.8-2.0% Mn, ≦0.1% P, ≦0.015% S, 0.02-0.4% Al, ≦0.005% N, 0.25-1.0% Cr, 0.002-0.01% B. Preferably the martensite content is approximately 5% to 20% of the predominantly martensitic-ferritic microstructure. Such a higher-strength steel strip or steel sheet made from a dual phase steel comprises good mechanical/technological properties even after being subjected to an annealing process which includes an overageing treatment. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for producing steel strip or steel sheet according to the invention.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition suitable for making articles having good combination of properties is disclosed. The composition contains (A) a copolycarbonate derived from compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 to R4 independently of one another represent H, C1-C4-alkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl or halogen, and compounds of formula (II) wherein R5 to R8 independently of the others denote H, CH3, Cl or Br and X is C1-C5-alkylene, C2-C5-alkylidene, C5-C6-cycloalkylene, C5-C10-cycloalkylidene, and (B) a homopolycarbonate derived from bisphenol A. The composition that features resistance to stress cracking and good low-temperature properties is suitable for automotive construction and exterior applications.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition that features improved low-temperature properties and is thus suitable for application in exterior automotive parts is disclosed. The composition contains (A) 80 to 60 percent of a copolycarbonate wherein 65 to 75 mole percent of its structural units are derived from compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 independently of one another represents H, C1-C4-alkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl or halogen, and wherein 25 to 35 mole percent of its structural units are derived from compounds of formula (II) where R5, R6, R7 and R8 independently one of the others denote H, CH3, Cl or Br and X is C1-C5-alkylene, C2-C5-alkylidene, C5-C6-cycloalkylene, C5-C10-cycloalkylidene and (B) 20 to 40 percent of a homopolycarbonate of bisphenol A having a melt flow rate, determined in accordance with ASTM D-1238 under 1.2 kg loading at 300° C. of 3 to 12 gm/10 minutes.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition that contains a polycarbonate resin having specific extensional Theological properties is disclosed. The composition is particularly suitable for preparing containers.