Abstract: A polymer composition (C) includes a poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1), a polyphenylsulfone (P2), and a reinforcing fiber (F).

Abstract: Polymer composition (C) comprising a poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1) chosen from polyetheretherketones, polyetherketoneketones and polyetheretherketone-polyetherketoneketone copolymers, a polyphenylsulfone (P2), and a reinforcing fiber (F), with the exception of a polymer composition consisting of 90 wt %, based on the total weight of the polymer composition, of a polymer blend consisting of 85 parts by weight of a polyphenylsulfone and 15 parts by weight of a polyetheretherketone, and 10 wt %, based on the total weight of the polymer composition, of glass fiber.

Abstract: Polymer composition (C) containing (i) a poly(aryl ether sulfone) material (M12) composed of a poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P1) and, optionally in addition, a poly(aryl ether sulfone) (P2) containing recurring units with arylene groups linked to each other via a secondary, ternary or quaternary carbon atom, and (ii) a per(halo)fluoropolymer material (M34), composed of a per(halo)fluoropolymer (P3) of which at least 2.0 wt. % of the recurring units are derived from a per(halo)fluoromonomer other than tetrafluoroethylene, and a polytetrafluoroethylene (P4). Shaped article, especially aircraft interior component, comprising the polymer composition (C).

Abstract: A method for reducing the concentration of poly(aryl ether ketone) in an original polymer composition that is exposed to an aggressive chemical environment that is more aggressive against poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) than it is against the poly(aryl ether ketone) while maintaining or exceeding at least one of the original polymer composition's tensile strength, tensile modulus, flexural strength and flexural modulus retention ratio after exposure to the aggressive chemical environment.

Abstract: Polymer composition (C) containing (i) a poly(aryl ether sulfone) material (M12) composed of a poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P1) and, optionally in addition, a poly(aryl ether sulfone) (P2) containing recurring units with arylene groups linked to each other via a secondary, ternary or quaternary carbon atom, and (ii) a per(halo)fluoropolymer material (M34), composed of a per(halo)fluoropolymer (P3) of which at least 2.0 wt. % of the recurring units are derived from a per(halo)fluoromonomer other than tetrafluoroethylene, and a polytetrafluoroethylene (P4). Shaped article, especially aircraft interior component, comprising the polymer composition (C).

Abstract: Polymer composition (C) containing (i) a poly(aryl ether sulfone) material (M12) composed of a poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P1) and, optionally in addition, a poly(aryl ether sulfone) (P2) containing recurring units with arylene groups linked to each other via a secondary, ternary or quaternary carbon atom, and (ii) a per(halo)fluoropolymer material (M34), composed of a per(halo)fluoropolymer (P3) of which at least 2.0 wt. % of the recurring units are derived from a per(halo)fluoromonomer other than tetrafluoroethylene, and a polytetrafluoroethylene (P4). Shaped article, especially aircraft interior component, comprising the polymer composition (C).

Abstract: A composition including a poly(biphenylether sulfone) and microparticles. A composition including a poly(aryl ether sulfone), a polyetherimide and/or a polycarbonate, and high crush strength glass hollow microspheres having a crush strength greater than 15,000 psi. Articles made from the compositions. Aircrafts, cars and other vehicles comprising compounds made from the compositions.

Abstract: A method for reducing the concentration of poly(aryl ether ketone) in an original polymer composition that is exposed to an aggressive chemical environment that is more aggressive against poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) than it is against the poly(aryl ether ketone) while maintaining or exceeding at least one of the original polymer composition's tensile strength, tensile modulus, flexural strength and flexural modulus retention ratio after exposure to the aggressive chemical environment.

Abstract: Polymer composition (C) containing (i) a poly(aryl ether sulfone) material (M12) composed of a poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P1) and, optionally in addition, a poly(aryl ether sulfone) (P2) containing recurring units with arylene groups linked to each other via a secondary, ternary or quaternary carbon atom, and (ii) a per(halo)fluoropolymer material (M34), composed of a per(halo)fluoropolymer (P3) of which at least 2.0 wt. % of the recurring units are derived from a per(halo)fluoromonomer other than tetrafluoroethylene, and a polytetrafluoroethylene (P4). Shaped article, especially aircraft interior component, comprising the polymer composition (C).

Abstract: A composition including a poly(biphenylether sulfone) and microparticles. A composition including a poly(aryl ether sulfone), a polyetherimide and/or a polycarbonate, and high crush strength glass hollow microspheres having a crush strength greater than 15,000 psi. Articles made from the compositions. Aircrafts, cars and other vehicles comprising compounds made from the compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aromatic sulfone polymer composition comprising at least one aromatic sulfone polymer [polymer (P)]; from 0.02 to less than 10 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition, of a tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) polymer [polymer (F)] under the form of nanoparticles, wherein said nanoparticles have an average primary particle size of less than 100 nm. The compositions of the invention advantageously display an unexpected combination of excellent mechanical properties, excellent chemical resistance, excellent optical properties (transparency and/or colorability) and low flammability. Still an object of the invention is a process for manufacturing aromatic sulfone polymer compositions. According to a preferred embodiment, said process comprises a co-coagulating step of an aromatic sulfone polymer solution with TFE nanoparticles. Still objects of the invention are the articles comprising the composition as above specified.

Abstract: Use of an effective amount (?) of a poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P2) for diluting a poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1) contained in a polymer composition (C1) consisting of the poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1) and, optionally in addition, one or more ingredients (A) other than the poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1) and the poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P2), while at least substantially maintaining the chemical resistance of the polymer composition (C1) in a chemical environment (E) which is more aggressive against the poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P2) than against the poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1).

Abstract: Polymer composition (C) comprising a poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1) chosen from polyetheretherketones, polyetherketoneketones and polyetheretherketone-polyetherketoneketone copolymers, a polyphenylsulfone (P2), and a reinforcing fiber (F), with the exception of a polymer composition consisting of 90 wt %, based on the total weight of the polymer composition, of a polymer blend consisting of 85 parts by weight of a polyphenylsulfone and 15 parts by weight of a polyetheretherketone, and 10 wt %, based on the total weight of the polymer composition, of glass fiber.

Abstract: Essentially at most two-dimensional shaped article (A) comprising at least one polymer composition (C) comprising at least one high glass transition temperature sulfone polymer (P). Methods of making it and uses thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to core-shell particles, said particles comprising: a core consisting essentially of at least one tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) polymer [polymer (F)], said core having an average primary particle size of less than 100 nm a shell consisting essentially of at least one high performance polymer [polymer (HPP)], wherein the polymer (HPP) is chosen among polycondensation polymers that have a heat deflection temperature (HDT) of above 80° C. under a load of 1.82 MPa when measured according to ASTM D648. The core-shell particles of the invention advantageously allow obtaining molded articles with homogeneous properties, both when used alone and when used as additive, as they generally do not undergo segregation phenomena. Still objects of the inventions are the process for manufacturing said core-shell particles, the use of said particles as additives, the composition and the articles thereof.

Abstract: A polymer composition (C) containing: a poly(aryl ether sulfone) (P) of which more than 50 mol. % of the recurring units are recurring units (R) containing at least one ether group (—O—), at least one sulfone group (—SO2—), and at least two arylene groups (Ar) linked to each other via a secondary, ternary or quaternary carbon atom, and a semi-aromatic polyester (P*) of which more than 50 mol.

Abstract: High-performance thin film Film having a thickness of below 100 ?m, containing a polymer composition (C) containing a poly(aryl ether sulfone) material (P), composed of at least one poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P1), or at least one poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P1) and at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone) (P2) different from poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P1), and at least one fluorocarbon polymer.

Abstract: Method for lowering the melt viscosity of an aromatic sulfone polymer composition consisting of at least one aromatic sulfone polymer and, optionally, one or more other ingredients [composition (1)], which comprises using an additive consisting of at least one fluorocarbon polymer comprising recurring units derived from at least one perfluorinated monoolefin and at least one perfluoroalkylvinylether and, optionally, one or more other ingredients [additive (A)]. Method for manufacturing an aircraft component comprising an aromatic sulfone polymer composition consisting of at least one aromatic sulfone polymer and, optionally, one or more other ingredients, which comprises applying to the aromatic sulfone polymer composition the above method for lowering its melt viscosity.

Abstract: A magnet wire containing a melt processable, thermoplastic resin blend insulative coating developed for use in high temperature electrical insulation systems. The invention relates to a high temperature electrical insulation containing a sulfone polymer blend for particular use with magnet wire. The sulfone polymer blend contains two poly(aryl ether sulfones), such as polyphenylsulfone and polysulfone.