Abstract: A film comprising in admixture a thermoplastic resin component comprising a thermoplastic resin component and a glass having a refractive index within 0.04 of the thermoplastic resin component, wherein the film has a haze of less than about 20%, total transmittance of greater than about 70%, and a coefficient of thermal expansion of about 20 to about 80 um/m/° C. measured over a temperature range of 20 to 70° C. The films are of particular utility in optical applications such as light diffuser films.

Abstract: Polyimide sulfone resins are provided with a glass transition temperature of from 200–350° C., residual volatile species concentration of less than 500 ppm and a total reactive end group concentration of less than about 120 milliequivalents/kilogram resin. The resins have high heat capability and good melt stability. Methods to prepare the said resins and articles made from the resins are also provided.

Abstract: A polyimide composition and a process to prepare polyimide resins with reduced plate out and mold deposits is described. During resin molding operations the low plate out resins show a longer period of operation between cleaning of equipment leading to more efficient operation.

Abstract: A polyimide composition and a process to prepare polyimide resins with reduced plate out and mold deposits is described. During resin molding operations the low plate out resins show a longer period of operation between cleaning of equipment leading to more efficient operation.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprising a polyimide resin, a polycarbonate resin, a polyimide-polysiloxane copolymer and talc.

Abstract: Blends of polyimide resins and polyamide show improved physical properties with the addition of rubbery olefinic resins containing zinc carboxylate moieties.

Abstract: Blends of polyimide resins and polyamide resins show improved physical properties with the addition of rubbery olefinic resins containing zinc carboxylate moieties.

Abstract: A reflective article useful, for example, in automotive headlights includes a haze-prevention layer between a heat-resistant thermoplastic substrate and a reflective metal layer. The haze-prevention layer includes a metal having a tensile modulus of at least about 15×106 pounds per square inch. The article resists hazing of the reflective layer at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A reflective article useful, for example, in automotive headlights includes a substrate, a reflective metal layer, and a haze-prevention layer between the substrate and the reflective metal layer. The substrate includes an amorphous thermoplastic resin having a heat distortion temperature of at least about 140° C., a density less than 1.7 grams per milliliter, and an organic volatiles content less than 1,000 parts per million measured according to ASTM D4526. The haze-prevention layer includes a material having a volume resistivity of at least 1×10−4 ohm-centimeters and a tensile modulus of at least about 3×105 pounds per square inch. The article resists hazing of the reflective layer at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A data storage medium includes a substrate, a reflective metal layer, and a haze-prevention layer between the substrate and the reflective metal layer. The substrate includes an amorphous thermoplastic resin having a heat distortion temperature of at least about 140° C., a density less than 1.7 grams per milliliter, and an organic volatiles content less than 1,000 parts per million measured according to ASTM D4526. The haze-prevention layer includes a material having a volume resistivity of at least 1×10−4 ohm-centimeters and a tensile modulus of at least about 3×105 pounds per square inch. The data storage medium resists hazing of the reflective layer at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A data storage medium includes a haze-prevention layer between a heat-resistant thermoplastic substrate and a reflective metal layer. The haze-prevention layer includes a metal having a tensile modulus of at least about 15×106 pounds per square inch. The data storage medium resists hazing of the reflective layer at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic resin with improved impact strength comprising a) a thermoplastic polyether sulfone resin and b) glass fibers treated with a polyolefin wax. The polyolefin wax may be polyethylene wax, polypropylene wax, polyethylene-propylene wax, or polyethylene-butylene wax. The polyethersulfone resin glass blend has high modulus and improved impact strength.

Abstract: An aromatic carbonate polymer composition having improved thermal stability consisting of an aromatic carbonate polymer such as a polycarbonate or polycarbonate/polyester blend and an impact modifier which is free of alkali materials which catalytically degrade a polycarbonate. Also an impact modifier which is preferably of a shell-core structure prepared by the emulsion polymerization process and has a pH of about 3 to about 8. A preferred emulsifier is an alkyl sulfonate having an alkyl group of C6-C18 carbons.

Abstract: Articles made from a thermoplastic resin composition comprising a high modulus fiber and a resorcinol polyester or resorcinol polyester carbonate resin showing high strength and stiffness along with surprisingly good retention of gloss and color when exposed to weathering.

Abstract: Polyetherimide compositions having low warp and conductive properties are provided. The compositions are prepared by combining a polyetherimide resin or polyetherimide-copolymer resin and a filler wherein the filler comprises a plate-like filler and a conductive filler.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition contains an aromatic carbonate resin, a rubber modified graft copolymer comprising a discontinuous rubber phase dispersed in a continuous rigid thermoplastic phase, wherein at least a portion of the rigid thermoplastic phase is chemically grafted to the rubber phase, and a flame retarding amount of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt of an alkylbenzenesulfonic acid flame retardant.

Abstract: The use of a sulfonated salt polyester ionomer resin in a colored, drawn polyamide or polyester fiber results in improved color strength and appearance. Sodium sulfo isophthalate polybutylene terephthalate copolymers when melt blended with colorants and subsequently used to make melt spun synthetic polyamides or polyesters fibers are shown to enhance color strength in drawn fibers.

Abstract: An aromatic carbonate polymer composition having improved thermal stability consisting of an aromatic carbonate polymer such as a polycarbonate or polycarbonate/polyester blend and an impact modifier which is free of alkali materials which catalytically degrade a polycarbonate. Also an impact modifier which is preferably of a shell-core structure prepared by the emulsion polymerization process and has a pH of about 3 to about 8. A preferred emulsifier is an alkyl sulfonate having an alkyl group of C6-C18 carbons.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic resin with improved impact strength comprising a) a thermoplastic polyether sulfone resin and b) glass fibers treated with a polyolefin wax. The polyolefin wax may be polyethylene wax, polypropylene wax, polyethylene-propylene wax, or polyethylene-butylene wax. The polyethersulfone resin glass blend has high modulus and improved impact strength.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic resin with improved impact strength comprising a) a thermoplastic polyether sulfone resin and b) glass fibers treated with a polyolefin wax. The polyethersulfone resin glass blend has high modulus and improved impact strength.