Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition comprising A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of polycarbonate and polyestercarbonate and B) a phosphorus compound is disclosed. The composition wherein A) is a mixture of (A.1) 99.9 to 40 wt. % of branched member, and (A.2) 0.1 to 60 wt. % of linear member, is characterized by high melt stability and improved mechanical properties, particularly improved stress crack resistance under the effect of chemicals and a higher notched impact resistance. The composition is especially suitable for producing profiles, films or sheets of any type in an extrusion process.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition comprising A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of polycarbonate and polyestercarbonate and B) a phosphorus compound is disclosed. The composition wherein A) is a mixture of (A.1) 99.9 to 40 wt. % of branched member, and (A.2) 0.1 to 60 wt. % of linear member, is characterized by high melt stability and improved mechanical properties, particularly improved stress crack resistance under the effect of chemicals and a higher notched impact resistance. The composition is especially suitable for producing profiles, films or sheets of any type in an extrusion process.

Abstract: The present invention provides polycarbonates stabilized against .gamma.-radiation and their use for the production of medical equipment.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition stabilized against .gamma.-rays and its application for manufacture of medical equipment is disclosed. The composition contains an aromatic polycarbonate and(i) dialkyl and/or dicycloalkyl monosulfides or polysulfides in an amount of 0.001 to 5 weight %, and optionally(ii) aliphatic or cycloaliphatic monoalcohols or polyalcohols or their derivatives in an amount of 0.001 to 2 weight %said percent being relative to 100 weight % of aromatic polycarbonate.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition resistant to the degradation induced by ionizing-radiation is disclosed. The composition contains an aromatic polycondensate and an agent which is a compound conforming structurally to formula (I) ##STR1## or which is a member selected from the group consisting of oligocarbonate, polycarbonate, copolycarbonate, polyestercarbonate and polyesters which contain structural units conforming to formula (Ia) ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 to R.sup.10 and X are defined. The composition is suitable for the manufacture of shaped articles, especially articles useful in medical applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to silicon compounds, to mixtures thereof in aromatic polycarbonates and aromatic polyester carbonates and to their use as heat stabilizers in aromatic polycarbonates and aromatic polyester carbonates.

Abstract: Flame-resistant polycarbonate molding compositions containing halogen-free sulphonic acid salts of aromatic aldehydes or acetals of these aldehydes in quantities of about 0.005 to 10% relative to the total weight of the composition are disclosed. The compositions optionally further containing inorganic sulphates, exhibit flame retardance and little tendency to dripping in comparison to prior art compositions.

Abstract: A process for producing foamed articles containing thermoplastic aromatic polycarbonates is disclosed. Accordingly, thermoplastic aromatic polycarbonates are mixed with about 0.01 to 10% by weight of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 (H.sub.2 O).sub.3 and the mixture is either extruded in an extruder at temperatures from 220.degree. C. to 320.degree. C. without application of a vacuum to produce foamed molded articles or it is injection molded in injection molding machines without application of vacuum at temperatures from 290.degree. C. to 330.degree. C. to produce molded foam articles.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition containing a polycarbonate resin, glass fibers and oxidized polyethylene is disclosed. The composition is suitable for the preparation of molded articles having an improved level of impact strength.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition containing a ternary mixture of (i) a polycarbonate and/or a polyester carbonate, (ii) glass fibers and (iii) a terpolymer of C.sub.2-8 olefine/acryllic acid ester/maleic acid anhydride is disclosed. The composition is suitable for molding articles having rigidity and toughness properties. A process for the preparation of the composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for the production of polycarbonate foam moldings is disclosed. Accordingly, a composition is prepared comprising mixing a thermoplastic polycarbonate resin and 0.01 to 1 mole-% of a transesterification catalyst anda) 0.1 to 5 mole-% of an aromatic polycarboxylic acid, optionally along with about 0.1 to 5 mole-% of at least one member selected from the group consisting of aliphatic hydroxy carboxylic acids and aliphatic polyalcohols, orb) 0.1 to 5 mole-% of H.sub.2 O, optionally along with at about 0.1 to 5 mole-% of at least one member selected from the group consisting of aliphatic hydroxycarboxylic acids and an aliphatic alcohols, orc) the additives of said a) and b), ord) 0.1 to 5 mole-% of at least one member selected from the group consisting of diarylcarbonates and oligocarbonates,said percent based in every case on moles aromatic carbonate structural units ##STR1## in which --O--R--O is a diphenolate residue.

Abstract: A foamable thermoplastic molding composition comprising:a) an aromatic polycarbonate, andb) 0.1 to 5% by weight of a hydrate of an inorganic salt, is disclosed. The salt is inert to the polycarbonate and is capable of releasing its water of hydration only at a temperature above 100.degree. C.The composition which may optionally further contain c) up to 10% by weight of a nucleating agent, and d) up to 30% by weight of glass fibers is characterized by its good pore structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to trimerized aliphatic isocyanates produced by special processes, to their use as mold release agents in thermoplastic aromatic polycarbonates and/or thermoplastic aromatic polyestercarbonates and/or thermoplastic aromatic polyesters, optionally using standard additives, to the readily demoldable molding compounds thus obtained on the basis of the thermoplastic polycarbonates, polyestercarbonates and/or polyesters and to processes for the production of these readily demoldable molding compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of carboxylic acid esters from carboxylic acids and alcohols which is characterized in that neutral phosphites containing oxetane groups are used as esterification catalysts.

Abstract: Optionally substituted 3-benzalphthalides are effective UV stabilizers for thermoplastic aromatic polyesters, polycarbonates and polyester carbonates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phthalimide compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X denotes H or halogen, for example chlorine or bromine,a and b independently of one another denote 0 or 1 andR denotes a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl radical,which, in combination with alkali metal salts, are suitable as flameproofing agent combinations for thermoplastic, branched, aromatic polycarbonates, and the preparation of these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of perfluoroalkanesulphonic acid aryl esters as anti-drip agents in flame-repellant moulding compositions based on thermoplastic aromatic polycarbonates, moulding compositions containing flameproofing agents and these anti-drip agents and a process for the preparation of such moulding compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is related to polycarbonate molding compositions containing a co-precipitate of a polycarbonate resin and a fluoropolymer. This co-precipitate was found to be suitable as an additive for polycarbonate resins because it offers improved dispersibility with the resin and good flammability performance as well as aesthetic characteristics. The co-precipitate is prepared by first mixing an aqueous dispersion of a fluoropolymer with a polycarbonate solution and then precipitating both using a suitable precipitation agent. After isolation washing and drying the co-precipitate of the invention is suitable for incorporation in a polycarbonate resin optionally with known flame retarding agents. Molded parts prepared from the compositions of the invention are characterized by their improved homogeneity and flame retardance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of combinations of specific compounds as blowing agent combinations for thermoplastics containing ester and/or carbonate groups, a process for the foaming of these thermoplastics, and the foams obtained by the process according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phthalimide compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X denotes H or halogen, for example chlorine or bromine,a and b independently of one another denote 0 or 1 andR denotes a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl radical,which, in combination with alkali metal salts, are suitable as flameproofing agent combinations for thermoplastic, branched, aromatic polycarbonates, and the preparation of these compounds.