Abstract: A multilayer product characterized by its improved weatherability and mechanical properties is disclosed. The product contains a layer A containing a member selected from the group consisting of transparent thermoplastic material and a lacquer, the member containing at least one UV absorber, a layer B containing a transparent thermoplastic material and containing at least one colorant, and a layer C containing a transparent thermoplastic material. Also disclosed is a process for the preparation of the inventive multilayer product.

Abstract: A multi-layer article is disclosed. The article contains a base layer that contains at least one thermoplastic resin and a second layer containing a thermoplastic (co)polyformal superimposed over the base layer. The (co)polyformal conforms to formulae (1a) or (1b), in which O-D-O and O-E-O independently denote a diphenolate group, -D- and -E- independently denote an aromatic group having 6 to 40 carbon atoms, k is a whole number from 1 to 1500, o stands for numbers from 1 to 1500, and m is z/o and n is (o-z)/o wherein z is 0 to o.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a compound made of transparent thermoplastic resin, particularly polycarbonate, and a combination of inorganic particles on the basis of silicone dioxide and polymer particles on an acrylate basis with core-shell morphology, as well as moulds made from this compound.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition characterized by its optical brightness and good weathering resistance is disclosed. The composition contains a poly(ester) carbonate an optical brightener conforming to where R1, R2, R3 R4, R5 and R6 independently denote H, alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or halogen, or where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 mutually independently stand for H, alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, halogen or a cyano group.

Abstract: A transparent sheet having improved optical properties is disclosed. The sheet that features a deviation angle ?? (min) according to DIN 52305-A-AS of ?2.0 and a refracting power D? (min) according to DIN 52305-A-AZ of ?0.05, is prepared by extruding a molding composition comprising linear (co)polycarbonate having weight average molecular weight of 25,000 to 31,000.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition especially suitable for preparing extruded articles is disclosed. The composition contains polycarbonate, a fatty acid ester and a triazine conforming to formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 independently one of the others is selected from the group consisting of C1-C8-alkyl, halogen and —CN, and where R5 is H or C1-C20-alkyl.

Abstract: An agent suitable for imparting antistatic properties to plastics is disclosed. The incorporation of small amounts of perfluoroalkylsulfonic acid salt in plastic resins, notably thermoplastic resins was found to be effective for this purpose.

Abstract: A transparent heat-absorbent multi-layer structure comprising, (A) a first layer, and (B) a second layer is described. The first layer (A) contains at least one organic infrared absorber (e.g., a phthalocyanine) and at least one ultraviolet absorber (e.g., a benzotriazole), and the second layer (B) contains at least one ultraviolet absorber and is substantially free of organic infrared absorbers. The first layer (A) is the only layer in the multi-layer structure that contains an organic infrared absorber. Also described is a method of preparing the multi-layer structure. Molded articles that may comprise the multi-layer structure of the present invention include glazings, such as automotive glazings.

Abstract: Compositions containing polycarbonate and one or more esters derived from a linear carboxylic acid and branched alcohol are disclosed. The inventive compositions feature improved processing properties and are especially suitable for preparing extruded articles.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition comprising polycarbonate and 50 ppm to 300 ppm, in relation to the weight of the composition, of diphenyl carbonate is disclosed. The composition is especially suitable for the preparation of extruded sheets, in particular coextruded.

Abstract: A multilayered article made of a plastic material which exhibits high IR reflection and a high gloss is disclosed. The article includes at least three layers A, B and C, wherein layer A contains a transparent thermoplastic plastics material, and wherein layer B contains a transparent thermoplastic plastics material and a pigment which consists of a transparent support material and a titanium dioxide layer of thickness 150 to 200 ?m, and where layer C contains a transparent thermoplastic plastics material.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a plastic composite is disclosed. The composite contains a first fluoropolymer layer, a second, middle layer of polycarbonate and a third layer of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer. The process entails preparing a plastics composite of fluoropolymer and polycarbonate layers and applying the layer of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer to the polycarbonate layer.

Abstract: A Polycarbonate molding composition is disclosed. The composition that contains a compound conforming to the general formula (I) wherein A represents a C10 to C40-fatty acid radical, B represents a trivalent alcohol having 3 to 20 carbon atoms, C represents a dicarboxylic acid radical having 4 to 40 carbon atoms, and n represents an integer from 0 to 15, is suitable for making a variety of molded articles having surface of good quality.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition is disclosed. The composition that contains a polymer selected from the group consisting of a polycarbonate, a transparent polycarbonate-polyester-blend, a copolyestercarbonate and a transparent polyester and a compound of formula (I) and one or more compounds of formula (II) wherein a is 1 to 17, b is 0 to 16, c is 6 to 14, d is 3 to 7, e is 6 to 14, f is 3 to 7, g is 5 to 40 and a+b is 9 to 25 and n is 1 to 10, was found to be especially suitable for co-extrusion applications.

Abstract: A method of using an extrudable thermoplastic compositions that contains a mixture of benzotriazoles is disclosed. The composition is suitable for producing sheets having improved surface quality.

Abstract: A photovoltaic module comprising at least one multi-layered composite polymeric body is described. The composite body contains at least one layer of polycarbonate, and at least one layer of a fluorine-containing polymer. At least one multi-layer composite body of the module has printing thereon, and each multi-layer composite body of the module has a thickness of at least 1 mm.