Abstract: The present invention relates to organic UV absorbers which have two or more polymerizable acrylate or methacrylate groups in the molecule, to coating compositions comprising such UV absorbers, and also to coatings produced therefrom and to substrates coated therewith.

Abstract: The invention relates to subduedly coloured, infrared-reflective polycarbonate moulding compounds that have high melt stability in conjunction with high reflectivity in the IR range and good weathering resistance, containing at least one IR-reflective inorganic pigment and at least one stabiliser, and further relates to the production and use of the polymer compositions as per the invention and the products thereof, in particular multilayer bodies. The invention further relates to the use of the polymer compositions as per the invention for producing roofs, panels, coverings and frames, in particular for use in buildings, motor vehicles and rail vehicles.

Abstract: The invention relates to insulating glass units having high thermal insulation and reduced transmissivity for IR radiation comprising at least two spaced-apart glass panes and at least one spaced-apart sheet of special polycarbonate containing a gas mixture within these units.

Abstract: Method for coating a plastics substrate with a functional layer, wherein (a) in a vacuum chamber, an organic UV absorber which comprises at least one chromophore and at least one reactive side chain is evaporated and (b) is brought into contact with at least one surface of the plastics substrate and excited with a plasma, or (c) is excited with a plasma and then brought into contact with at least one surface of the plastics substrate, whereby a functional layer comprising the UV absorber is formed on the surface of the plastics substrate, the plasma being ignited at a pressure of greater than 10?5 bar and less than 1.013 bar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer structure comprising A) a functional film comprising a VIS/IR-reflecting metal layer on a carrier film, wherein the carrier film can be in single-layer form or in the form of a UV- and/or UV/VIS-reflecting multi-ply layer, and at least one adhesive layer, and optionally at least one scratch-resistant layer, B) a functional layer comprising a layer of metal nitrides, metal oxides or semimetal oxides, mixed oxides or metals, wherein the layer can additionally have a coating, C) optionally a carrier film, D) optionally an adhesive layer, E) a substrate layer. By means of such a multilayer structure it is possible, in the adhesive bonding of thin functional films by means of a PSA (“pressure sensitive adhesive”) to thermoplastics such as, for example, polycarbonate, largely to avoid blistering of the adhesively bonded film in the case of outside use (in a changing climate).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer structure as a reflector with increased mechanical stability, which comprises a substrate layer A, a barrier layer B, a metallic reflector layer C, an optional layer D, a plasma polymer layer E, and a covering layer comprising inorganic constituents, and the covering layer does not contain UV absorber.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic compositions comprising A) 30.0 to 100.0 parts by wt. of at least one aromatic polycarbonate, B) 0.0 to 50.0 parts by wt. of a rubber-modified graft polymer and/or vinyl copolymer, C) 0.00 to 50.00 parts by wt. of polyester, D) 5.0 to 50.0 parts by wt. of at least one inorganic filler having a particle shape selected from the group including spherical/cubic, tabular/discus-shaped and lamellar geometries, and E) 0.00 to 5.00 parts by wt. of further conventional additives. The invention further relates to thermoplastic shaped articles having a high surface quality, high dimensional stability and high heat distortion temperature, as well as thermoplastic moulding compositions and a process for the production of the shaped articles. The present invention moreover relates to the coated finished parts produced from the thermoplastic shaped parts.

Abstract: The invention relates to multilayer structures made of at least one thermoplastic material and having at least one metal layer. The invention further relates to multilayer products encompassing at least three layers comprising a substrate layer made of a substrate comprising specific copolycarbonates and at least one inorganic filler, a metal layer and one or more further layers. The invention further relates to the process for producing the said multilayer structures.

Abstract: The invention relates to blends of special copolycarbonates and special polyetherimides or special polyarylsulfones which have good metallizability and to compositions of said copolycarbonate blends optionally containing additives which are selected from the group of thermo stabilizers and release agents, to the use thereof for producing molded parts and to molded parts produced therefrom. The invention further relates to multilayer products comprising a substrate which contains the compositions according to the invention, said products comprising at least one further layer, preferably a metal layer, on at least one side, and to methods for producing said products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing multi-layer bodies which carry at least one metal layer. The invention further relates to multi-layer products having at least three layers, comprising a substrate layer made of a substrate and containing special copolycarbonates, a metal layer and at least one additional layer.

Abstract: This invention relates to DVDs made from polycarbonate and a special UV curable bonder material consisting of A) an urethane acrylate oligomer as binder, which is the reaction product of i) one or more polyisocyanates and ii) one or more hydroxyfunctional lactone ester (meth)acrylates having a number average molecular weight of from 200 g/mol to 2000 g/mol and having the formula: CH2?C(R1)—C(O)—O—R2—[O—C(O)—R3]n—OH wherein, n is an integer from 1 to 5, R1 is hydrogen or methyl, R2 represents an alkylene group or substituted alkylene group having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms and R3 represents a straight or branched chain alkylene group of from 3 to 8 carbon atoms, and which may be substituted with one or more alkyl groups having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, B) a reactive thinner, comprising of mono functional acrylates and/or (meth)acrylates C) a photo initiator and D) optional additives which offers improved performance at high data transfer rates.

Abstract: This invention relates to an optical recording medium in which at least a recording layer and a light transmitting layer are sequentially formed on a substrate and in which the light is illuminated from the light transmitting layer side for recording and/or reproducing information signals, said substrate comprising an injection molded part, and said substrate having a Young's modulus E of at least 2.15 GPa and a Q factor of lower than 160 measured at 25° C. at 2000 Hz in accordance to ASTM E 756-05 05 and a transcriptability of the pit/groove structure of >85%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to organic UV absorbers which have two or more polymerisable acrylate or methacrylate groups in the molecule, to coating compositions comprising such UV absorbers, and also to coatings produced therefrom and to substrates coated therewith.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonates comprising imide-containing aryl mono- or dihydroxy compounds as chain terminators and, respectively, monomer units, and also to compositions comprising the said polycarbonates, to their use for the production of mouldings, and to mouldings obtainable therefrom.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of polycarbonate for the production of an optical recording medium in which secure high speed operation, a transcriptability of the pit/groove structure of >85% and sufficient disc flatness can be achieved and the polycarbonate is based on bisphenol A and the polycarbonate contains a release agent in an amount less than 2000 ppm.

Abstract: This invention relates to DVDs made from polycarbonate and a special UV curable bonder material consisting of A) an urethane acrylate oligomer as binder, which is the reaction product of i) one or more polyisocyanates and ii) one or more hydroxyfunctional lactone ester (meth)acrylates having a number average molecular weight of from 200 g/mol to 2000 g/mol and having the formula: CH2?C(R1)—C(O)—O—R2—[O—C(O)—R3]n—OH wherein, n is an integer from 1 to 5, R1 is hydrogen or methyl, R2 represents an alkylene group or substituted alkylene group having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms and R3 represents a straight or branched chain alkylene group of from 3 to 8 carbon atoms, and which may be substituted with one or more alkyl groups having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, B) a reactive thinner, comprising of mono functional acrylates and/or (meth)acrylates C) a photo initiator and D) optional additives which offers improved performance at high data transfer rates.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of polycarbonate for the production of an optical recording medium in which secure high speed operation, a transcriptability of the pit/groove structure of >85% and sufficient disc flatness can be achieved.

Abstract: This invention relates to an optical recording medium in which at least a recording layer and a light transmitting layer are sequentially formed on a substrate and in which the light is illuminated from the light transmitting layer side for recording and/or reproducing information signals, said substrate comprising an injection molded part, and said substrate having a Young's modulus E of at least 2.15 GPa and a Q factor of lower than 160 measured at 25° C. at 2000 Hz in accordance to ASTM E 756-05 05 and a transcriptability of the pit/groove structure of >85%.

Abstract: Optical recording mediums comprising a substrate and a recording layer and a light transmitting layer sequentially disposed on the substrate; wherein the substrate comprises one or more parts selected from the group consisting of injection molded parts, injection molded sandwich structures having a molded surface layer and a molded core layer or two injection molded parts which are UV-bonded, and combinations thereof; and wherein the substrate has a Young's modulus E of at least 2.15 GPa and a Q factor of lower than 160 measured at 25° C. at 2000 Hz in accordance to ASTM E 756-05.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonates comprising imide-containing aryl mono- or dihydroxy compounds as chain terminators and, respectively, monomer units, and also to compositions comprising the said polycarbonates, to their use for the production of mouldings, and to mouldings obtainable therefrom.