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: 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: An extruded article is disclosed. The article is prepared of a mixture containing a) at least one thermoplastic material selected from a specified group and b) a polyalkylhydrogensiloxane-coated, multi-layered pigment the structure of which includes a substrate and at least three overlaying covering layers.

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 C atoms, k is a whole number from 1 to 1500 and m is z/o and n is (o-z)/o wherein z is 0 to o. The multi-layer article that may be prepared by co-extrusion exhibits improved properties.

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: 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 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: 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 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), ?O-D-O—CH2?k??1a ??O-D-O—CH2?mO?E-O—CH2?n?o??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 C atoms, k is a whole number from 1 to 1500 and m is z/o and n is (o?z)/o wherein z is 0 to o. The multi-layer article that may be prepared by co-extrusion exhibits improved properties.

Abstract: A multi-layer product which is produced by co-extrusion and in which the co-extruded side is easily recognizable is disclosed. The product comprises a base layer containing a transparent thermoplastic and at least one co-extruded layer that contains a transparent thermoplastic and is different from the base layer. Also disclosed is a process for the production of such a multi-layer product and products containing such a multi-layer product.

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 thermally-formed molded article comprising a branched polycarbonate having improved thickness uniformity is disclosed. The polycarbonate has a melt volume rate of 1.5 to 10 and a viscosity parameter of 1.75 to 3.0. Also disclosed is a process for the production of the article.

Abstract: A polycarbonate molding having improved optical properties is disclosed. The molding features an angle of deflection &agr;&egr; (min) determined in a accordance with DIN 52305-A-AS of ≦2.0 and a refractive index D&egr; (min) determined in accordance with DIN 52305-A-AZ of ≦0.05. The molding is prepared from a molding composition that contains a branched polycarbonate having a weight average molecular weight of 25,000 to 40,000 and melt volume rate of 2 to 20 cm3/10 min (300° C.; 1.2 kg) determined in accordance with ISO 1133.

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 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 characterized by its optical brightness and good weathering resistance is disclosed.

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.