Abstract: The present invention provides thermoplastic polycarbonate blends which contain phosphonate amines and special graft polymers, which are prepared using redox initiator systems, and which are characterised by improved mechanical properties such as notched impact resistance, weld line strength and stress crack resistance.

Abstract: A translucent thermoplastic molding composition containing polycarbonate, phosphorous compound and a fluorinated polyolefin is disclosed. Characterized in its excellent flame proofing, optical properties and resistance to chemicals the composition is suitable for making articles that in the course of use come in contact with solvents lubricants and cleaning compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonate blends containing phosphonate amine and inorganic nanoparticles, which have improved flame proofing and improved mechanical properties such as low-temperature impact strength, elongation at break, weld line strength and stress cracking resistance as well as an improved yellowness index.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition that contains a resinous blend with phosphonate amine is disclosed. The resinous blend contains polycarbonate and a graft polymer having a graft substrate rubber selected from among silicone, EP(D)M and acrylate rubbers. The composition exhibits exceptional flame resistance and good mechanical properties such as stress cracking resistance and ease of flow while exhibiting high heat resistance.

Abstract: Flame resistant graft polymer-modified polycarbonate molding compositions are described. The polycarbonate molding compositions comprise phosphorous compounds, and a coagulated mixture of flourinated polyolefins or precompound fluorinated polyolefins. Polycarbonate molding compositions according the present invention are flame retardant, and have desirable mechanical properties, e.g., notched impact strength and elongation at break.

Abstract: A flame retardant, chemical and impact resistant, thermoplastic molding composition is disclosed. The composition that contains (A) an aromatic polycarbonate and/or polyester carbonate, (B) a graft polymer, (C) an oligophosphate conforming to a specific formulaEINBETTEN, (D) an anti-drip agent, and (E) a polyhydroxy ether is suitable for preparing molded articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonate moulding compositions provided with phosphonate amines and phosphorus compounds, which moulding compositions exhibit excellent flame protection and very good mechanical properties, such as joint line strength or modulus of elasticity, and a good crude shade.

Abstract: A flame retardant molding composition is disclosed. The composition that contains polycarbonate and/or polyester carbonate and a phosphonate amines is characterized by its good level of mechanical properties, especially a high heat resistance, and exhibits low-juicing. An embodiment wherein the composition further contains a graft polymer is also disclosed.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition comprising polycarbonate, an impact modifier, a phosphorus-containing flameproofing agent, and high purity talc is disclosed. The composition offers flame resistance for molded parts having small wall thickness, improved rigidity and resistance to stress cracking. The talc has MgO content of 30.5 to 32 wt. %, SiO2 content of 60 to 62.5 wt. % and Al2O3 content lower than 0.7 wt. % and d50 value less than or equal to 2.5 &mgr;m.

Abstract: A graft polymer-modified thermoplastic polycarbonate molding composition is described. The thermoplastic polycarbonate molding composition comprises a phosphorous compound or a mixture of phosphorous compounds. Thermoplastic molding compositions according to the present invention are flame resistant, and have desirable mechanical properties and elevated heat resistance.

Abstract: A process for selecting similar colors is disclosed. The process includes the steps of (i) inputting a first color co-ordinates of a first color, and (ii) selecting a color having second color co-ordinates that are similar with respect to the first color co-ordinates, and (iii) displaying a first color area for the first color on a screen, and (iv) displaying a second color areas for the second color on the screen, and (v) selecting one of the second color areas, and (vi) shifting the selected second color area to a region of the first color area to produce a color edge. Also disclosed are a computer program product having programming means for executing the relevant steps and a computer system comprising relevant means.

Abstract: The invention relates to a computer system for knowledge management with a first database means for storing documents and meta-information on documents, a second database means for storing user data, a means for accessing an external data source for loading external documents and storing external documents in the first database means, a first program means for the inputting a search request by an internal client computer, a second program means for adding a document to the first database means by the internal client computer, a third program means for inputting an evaluation for a document of the first database means by an internal client computer, a fourth program means for awarding and storing bonus points to the credit of a user as a function of user behavior.

Abstract: A method of computer-supported assortment optimization is described. The method includes: (a) inputting a first property profile for conversion candidates; (b) inputting a second property profile for conversion targets; (c) inputting at least one similarity criterion of at least one property of two comparable products of an assortment; (d) identifying, from the assortment, (i) all conversion candidates which correspond to said first property profile, and (ii) all conversion targets which correspond to said second property profile; (e) testing, for each conversion candidate, each of the conversion targets to determine whether said at least one similarity criterion is fulfilled, thereby identifying a conversion possibility for each conversion candidate; and (f) outputting a set of conversion possibilities for each of said conversion candidates. Also described is a computer program and a computer system which may be used to execute the method of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flame-resistant translucent polycarbonate moulding compositions which comprise oligophosphates and specific fluorinated polyolefins and have an excellent flameproofing and resistance to chemicals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonate compositions filled with talc which, in addition to excellent flame resistance, are distinguished even at small wall thicknesses by improved rigidity, good resistance to stress cracking, that is to say resistance to chemicals, and by low tool abrasion and low coating formation during processing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonate-ABS moulding compositions provided with phosphonate amines, which moulding compositions exhibit excellent flame protection and very good processing properties, such as improved flow properties, improved modulus of elasticity and reduced formation of a coating on the tool, the graft polymer being prepared by means of mass, solution or mass-suspension polymerization processes.

Abstract: A flame retardant, chemical and impact resistant, thermoplastic molding composition is disclosed.