Abstract: Disclosed herein are a curable composition which is capable of producing a cured product having a low Abbe's number and increased durability, and a curable composition with suppressed viscosity increase. Provided is a compound represented by General Formula (A). Also provided are a curable composition including a compound represented by General Formula (A), a predetermined (meth)acrylate monomer, and at least one selected from a photoradical polymerization initiator and a thermal radical polymerization initiator; a cured product formed by curing the curable composition; an optical component; and a lens.

Abstract: The two-part curable composition has excellent curability, and exhibits flexibility and adhesion durability. The two-part curable composition includes a first reagent containing at least a 2-cyanoacrylic acid ester and a second reagent containing at least a polymer having a hydrolyzable silyl group, in which an elastomer and a curing catalyst for the above polymer are each contained in at least one of the first and second reagents in predetermined amounts. A preferable curing catalyst is a compound having a metal element and an organic group bonded to the metal element via oxygen, or an acid having a pKa of 4 or lower at 25° C. Preferably, a curing accelerator for 2-cyanoacrylic acid ester is contained in at least one of the first and second reagents.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a copolymer of a monomer selected from the group consisting of 1,3-butadiene and isoprene, and a monomer of formula I wherein R1 is a covalent bond, phenylene, a linear or branched alkane diyl group containing 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or a combination of one or more phenylene groups and one or more linear or branched alkane diyl groups containing 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R2 is hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl group containing 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and X is a sulfur atom or a structure of formula II or III, wherein when X is of formula III, the S atom of formula III is adjacent to the phenyl ring of formula I and the N atom of formula III is adjacent to R1

Abstract: An underwater pelletizing method for pelletizing brittle hydrocarbon resins with low melt viscosity. A feed material comprising the hydrocarbon resin is formed into a melt, extruded through a die into a water bath below the Tg of the hydrocarbon resin to form a plurality of extrudates and cut adjacent the die surface to form a slurry of resin pellets. A graft monomer and/or other reactants, such as a hydrosilylation agent, may be introduced into the resin melt to chemically modify the hydrocarbon resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process comprising the steps of reacting a reactive mixture comprising at least one silicone-containing component, at least one hydrophilic component, and at least one diluent to form an ophthalmic device having an advancing contact angle of less than about 80°; and contacting the ophthalmic device with an aqueous extraction solution at an elevated extraction temperature, wherein said at least one diluent has a boiling point at least about 10° higher than said extraction temperature.

Abstract: This invention relates to polyurethane/polyureas. These polyurethane/polyurea materials comprise the reaction product of (A) a polyisocyanate prepolymer having an NCO group content of about 4 to about 30% and an average functionality of 1.8 to 6, and (B) an isocyanate-reactive component comprising at least one aromatic diamine compound. The (A) polyisocyanate prepolymers herein comprise the reaction product of (1) at least one (cyclo)aliphatic polyisocyanate with (2) an organic compound having 1.8 to 5 hydroxyl groups and a hydroxyl equivalent weight of 150 to 2000 g/eq., and which is selected from the group consisting of OH-functional polybutadienes, OH-functional polyalkylene, OH-functional polyalkylene phthalates, OH-functional polyalkylene isophthalates, OH-functional polyalkylene terephthalates and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention has as subject matter a method for producing a polyurethane cast resin, wherein the production comprises the steps of mixing at least one thiol component with at least one isocyanate component, degassing of the mixture and hardening of the polyurethane polymer in a one-stage process. Cast resins for electronic or optoelectronic components of for the production of optical lenses are obtained by the method of the invention that have good mechanical properties and very good optical properties at the same time by a suitable combination of polythiols as hardening component with commercially available isocyanates. The addition of special isocyanates is also not very necessary, as is the case for carrying out the method in several stages. The method in accordance with the invention results in an economical, one-stage process in the properties of the cast resin that are necessary for the application range.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biostable polyurethane or polyurea comprising: (a) a soft segment comprising a polysiloxane of the general formula (I); and (b) greater than O and less than 40 wt % of a hard segment which is a reaction product of a diisocyanate and a linear difunctional chain extender, processes for their preparation and their use in the manufacture of biomaterials, devices, articles or implants.

Abstract: A composition is provided for making a polyurethane that may be incorporated in various products, such as a sealant, a coating, a caulk, an electric potting compound, a membrane, a sponge, a foam, an adhesives, and a propellant binder. The composition includes one or more polyols, one or more isocyanate-group containing compounds having an isocyanate group functionality of at least two, and optionally one or more chain extenders. At least one of the polyols is a farnesene-based polyol having a number average molecular weight less than or equal to 100,000 g/mol and a viscosity at 25° C. less than 10,000 cP. The farnesene-based polyol may be a homopolymer or a copolymer of farnesene. The composition may also comprise additional polyols, such as a polyol of a homopolymer or copolymer of a polydiene. Methods of preparing a polyurethane are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyurethanes including a reaction product of components including: (a) at least one isocyanate functional prepolymer including a reaction product of: (1) about 1 equivalent of at least one polyisocyanate; and (2) about 0.01 to about 0.5 equivalent of at least one polycarbonate polyol; and (b) about 0.01 to about 1 equivalent of at least one branched polyol having at least 3 hydroxyl groups; compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same.

Abstract: A curable composition including an epoxy resin, an open-chain polyamine, and a compound of the formula (I); a hardened composition prepared by curing the curable composition; a process for coating a surface or impregnating a textile sheet, including applying and hardening the curable composition; and a surface, a fiber composite material, a coating, or an adhesive including the hardened composition,

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a hydroxy-amino polymer, comprising the steps: a) reacting an H-functional starter compound carrying at least one Zerewitinoff-active H atom with an unsaturated cyclic carboxylic acid anhydride and at least one alkylene oxide compound to give a hydroxyl-group-carrying prepolymer, b) adding a primary amine and/or ammonia to the double bonds of the hydroxyl-group-carrying prepolymer obtained according to step a) to give the hydroxy-amino polymer, wherein the reaction of the H-functional starter compound with the unsaturated cyclic carboxylic acid anhydride and/or the addition of the alkylene oxide compound is carried out using a double metal cyanide catalyst (DMC catalyst). The invention relates additionally to a hydroxy-amino polymer obtainable by the above-mentioned process, wherein the ratio of the amount of alkylene oxide compound to the amount of carboxylic acid anhydride is at least 1.

Abstract: A bisphenol polyether oligomer composition comprising greater than 90 wt. % of an oligomer of the formula wherein Ra, Rb, and Rc are each independently a C1-12 alkyl, C1-12 alkoxy, or C1-12 alkylarylene, each Xa is independently a single bond, —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —C(O)—, or a C1-18 organic group, G is H or p, q, and t are each independently integers of 0 to 4, n is 1 to 10; and wherein the bisphenol polyether oligomer composition comprises: a total halide content of less than 1000 ppm, less than 1000 ppm of —CH2OH groups, less than 5 wt. % cyclic oligomers, and less than 100 ppm of a bisphenol of the formula wherein Ra, Rb, Xa, p and q are the same as in the oligomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer and the associated polymerization process, and to the use of the polymers according to the invention for example as foam suppressant, for the dispersion of solids or as surfactant for washing or cleaning purposes. The polymer is prepared by polymerization of a) at least one alkylene oxide or a cyclic carbonate of the formula (I) where n is 1 to 10, m is 0 to 3 and R1 is C1-C10-alkyl, C2-C10-alkenyl, aryl or aralkyl, b) glycerol carbonate, where the polymerization is carried out in the presence of at least one base.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel catalyst of formula (I): wherein M is selected from Zn(H), Co(II), Mn(II), Mg(II), Fe(II), Cr(III)-X or Fe(III)-X, and the use thereof in polymerizing carbon dioxide and an epoxide.

Abstract: A silicon-containing polymer is represented by the general formula: (I) wherein A, Q, Z, x, and y are as defined in the specification, and I is iodine. Group Q includes a hydrolyzable silane group and group A is fluorinated. A method of making the silicon-containing polymer is also disclosed.

Abstract: Nylon 12 may be produced by dimerization of 6-carbon furan compounds into 12-carbon dimers, and conversion of the dimers into nylon 12. The 6-carbon furan compounds may be produced from biomass. Ester-aldehyde dimers and amino-ester dimers may be produced from the 6-carbon furan compounds as precursors for at least the production of nylon 12, and the components for producing the nylon 12 may be provided as a kit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of an aliphatic or partially aromatic polyamide, in which an aqueous composition of the monomers is subjected to an oligomerization at elevated temperature and increased pressure, the reaction mixture is optionally subjected to a first decompression to reduce the water content, the (optionally decompressed) reaction mixture is heated within a short time to a temperature above the melting temperature of the polyamides and the heated reaction mixture is subjected to a (further) decompression to reduce the water content and to an after-polymerization.

Abstract: A method for preparing a polyarylene sulfide includes reacting a methyl 4-(arylthio)aryl sulfoxide compound with sulfuric acid, methanesulfonic acid, benzenesulfonic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid or trifluoromethanesulfonic acid to obtain a polysulfonium intermediate; and demethylating the polysulfonium intermediate to obtain a polyarylene sulfide, wherein the polysulfonium intermediate is demethylated with aqueous HCl, HBr, or HI.

Abstract: A co-modified organopolysiloxane having a viscosity at 25° C. of not more than 1,500 mPa·s, a group that has a siloxane dendron structure, a hydrophilic group, and expressed by the following general formula (1): R1aR2bL1cQdSiO(4-a-b-c-d)/2 (1). The invention also relates to a powder treatment agent, a powder in oil dispersion, an external use preparation (particularly a cosmetic composition) composition comprising the co-modified organopolysiloxane. In said general formula (1), R1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group or a hydrogen atom; R2 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having from 6 to 30 carbons; L1 is a silylalkyl group having a siloxane dendron structure; and Q is a hydrophilic segment.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an organopolysiloxane prepolymer and a curable organopolysiloxane composition comprising the same, particularly used as an encapsulant in light emitting diodes.

Abstract: Novel block copolymers comprising at least one (poly)2-C1-3alkyl-2-oxazoline block and at least one (poly)dimethyl siloxane block, having at least one end group X which includes both an —NH2 group and an —NH— group, have been found to be particularly suitable for forming vesicles. The vesicles may be used to form filtration membranes.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for the modification of the surface chemistry of solid nano- and micro-particles in order to tailor the properties and functions of these particles. The method generally involves the generation of an atmospheric plasma glow discharge and energetic species that undergo chemical reaction with the surface of the primary particles. The process includes the generation of energetic species to initiate reaction, optional delivery of a precursor fluid, optional delivery of chemical species for grafting, and delivery of separated and de-agglomerated particles into the plasma discharge exiting the plasma generation chamber.

Abstract: Described is a doping technique that forms a stable amorphous silicon film and a stable polycrystalline silicon film at a low temperature and simultaneously that imparts conductivity in an atmospheric pressure environment. A method for producing a compound containing a bond between different elements belonging to Group 4 to Group 15 of the periodic table, the method including: applying, at a low frequency and atmospheric pressure, high voltage to an inside of an electric discharge tube obtained by attaching high-voltage electrodes to a metal tube or an insulator tube or between flat plate electrodes while passing an introduction gas, so as to convert molecules present in the electric discharge tube or between the flat plate electrodes into a plasma; and applying the plasma to substances to be irradiated, the substances to be irradiated being two or more elementary substances or compounds.

Abstract: There is provided a resin composition including a copolymer having structural units of Formula (1), Formula (2), and Formula (3), and a solvent; or a resin composition including a copolymer having structural units of Formula (1), Formula (4), and Formula (5), and a solvent.

Abstract: Disclosed are a biodegradable film and an enhanced biodegradable fabric and laminate prepared by laminated biodegradable films, which mainly comprise PBAT or PBS, or a mixture thereof, PLA and other degradable high molecular polymers, such as PBSA, PCL, PCL-BS and PHA, to prepare PLA, and a new mixture of PLA and PHAs, or a mixture of PLA with PBAT and PBS, or a mixture of PLA and PHAs with PBAT and PBS or other degradable high molecular polymers. The new fabrics and laminates have a stronger biodegradability in an environment containing microorganisms and have a good shelf life, and good strength, agility and flexibility.

Abstract: Some embodiments described herein relate to a substrate with a surface comprising a silane or a silane derivative covalently attached to optionally substituted cycloalkene or optionally substituted heterocycloalkene for direct conjugation with a functionalized molecule of interest, such as a polymer, a hydrogel, an amino acid, a nucleoside, a nucleotide, a peptide, a polynucleotide, or a protein. In some embodiments, the silane or silane derivative contains optionally substituted norbornene or norbornene derivatives. Method for preparing a functionalized surface and the use in DNA sequencing and other diagnostic applications are also disclosed.

Abstract: Processing methods are described for improving the physical properties of elastomeric materials including elastomeric tubing. The methods include heating tubing in a post-cured step for a specified time and at a specified temperature. The methods also include irradiating the tubing with a desired dose of radiation. Embodiments can include treatment of silicon-based elastomers and/or non-silicon-based elastomers. The improved elastomers can be utilized in pumps.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for preparing high-performance melamine foam, comprising the following steps: preparing a primary polymer of waterborne melamine formaldehyde resin; uniformly mixing the primary polymer of the waterborne melamine formaldehyde resin, the polar solvent, the surfactant and the additive to obtain a mixture A; uniformly mixing the mixture A with the solid methylol melamine to obtain a mixture B; uniformly mixing the mixture B with the foaming agent to obtain a mixture C; uniformly mixing the mixture C with the curing agent to obtain a mixture D; and carrying out microwave radiation, foaming, curing, drying and quenching on the mixture D in a microwave foaming device to obtain the high-density melamine foam. The melamine foam described in the present invention has high density and high strength performance.

Abstract: A method for producing polyHIPE porous monoliths, of the polyHIPE type or in the form of a rigid foam, by hardening solutions of condensed tannins in the presence of oil and/or air or in the presence of a non-water-miscible volatile solvent and/or air. Also disclosed is the use of these materials in the areas of catalysis, chromatography, heat and sound insulation, tissue engineering and medication release and as a floral foam.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial cleansing composition and a method of cleaning or disinfecting a surface. The invention more particularly relates to an antimicrobial cleansing composition that provides antimicrobial efficacy in cleaning applications having relatively short contact times. An object of the present invention is to provide an antimicrobial cleansing composition that exhibits biocidal activity in relatively short contact times of 1 minute to 10 seconds. Another object of the present invention is to provide an antimicrobial cleansing composition which exhibits antimicrobial activity at very low concentration of silver compound. A further object of the present invention is to provide an antimicrobial cleansing composition which has consumer-acceptable aesthetic properties. A still further object of the present invention is to provide an antimicrobial composition that is highly efficacious against a broad spectrum of gram positive and gram negative bacteria.

Abstract: A process for extruding polypropylene comprising extruding a composition comprising a polypropylene and a second acid scavenger and less than about 10 ppm of a nucleating agent.

Abstract: A thermally expandable resin composition containing an epoxy resin, a thermally expandable graphite, and an inorganic filler excluding graphite. The epoxy compound contained in said epoxy resin contains a brominated epoxy compound, and contains, in addition to the brominated epoxy compound, a bisphenol-type epoxy compound and/or an aliphatic epoxy compound, wherein the weight ratio of the brominated epoxy compound to the bisphenol-type epoxy compound and/or aliphatic epoxy compound is in the range 99:1-1:99.

Abstract: The invention concerns an olefinically unsaturated radial styrenic block copolymer having the general formula A-B—Y—(B-A)n wherein each A is independently a polymer block composed of at least 90 mol. % of an alkenyl aromatic hydrocarbon, each B is independently a polymer block composed of at least 90 mol. % of one or more conjugated dienes, Y is the remnant of a coupling agent, and n is an integer from 2 to 5. The invention is also an improved vulcanizer-free latex comprising water and the olefinically unsaturated radial styrenic block copolymer. Moreover, the invention concerns a process for preparing articles by coagulation dipping from the improved latex and dipped goods made from such latex.

Abstract: A process for extruding polypropylene comprising extruding a composition comprising a polypropylene and a second acid scavenger and less than about 10 ppm of a nucleating agent.

Abstract: Resin compositions comprising flame retardant materials obtained by heating phosphonic acid salts at temperatures above 200° C., have excellent properties and exhibit manageable curing behavior. Laminates, composites, molded articles and the like, which have excellent flame retardant properties and physical characteristics, are readily prepared from the resin compositions of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention is an epoxy resin composition characterized by containing component A (epoxy resin containing sulfur atoms in the molecule thereof); and component B (an epoxy resin composition containing an imidazole compound represented by formula (1), and at least one of the following components: component C (an imidazole compound represented by formula (2) below) or component D (an epoxy resin composition having at least one sulfur atom in the molecule. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an epoxy resin composition which has outstanding stability when stored at room temperature, and which can be heat-cured at a relatively low temperature and over a short time, to give a resin with a high heat resistance when cured. (In formula (1), R1 represents a straight-chain or branched-chain alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or a hydroxymethyl group, R2 represents a straight-chain or branched-chain alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or a hydrogen atom.

Abstract: Provided are a resin composition, a resin formed product and a multilayer structure that are superior in long-run workability in melt molding, and are capable of forming an article exhibiting inhibited coloring and generation of defects such as streaks and fish eyes and having superior appearance characteristics while generation of an odor is inhibited. The resin composition contains an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A) and a saturated carbonyl compound (B) having 3 to 8 carbon atoms, wherein the saturated carbonyl compound (B) is a saturated aldehyde (B-1), a saturated ketone (B-2) or a combination thereof, and the content of the saturated carbonyl compound (B) is 0.01 ppm or greater and 100 ppm or less. The saturated aldehyde (B-1) is preferably propanal, butanal, hexanal or a combination thereof. The saturated ketone (B-2) is preferably acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, 2-hexanone or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Provided are a rubber composition for tires preventing discoloration and improving ozone resistance while maintaining or improving good elongation at break and good fuel economy, and a pneumatic tire using the rubber composition. Included is a rubber composition for tires including: a rubber component including at least one selected from the group consisting of a specific non-oil extended polybutadiene rubber and a specific oil extended polybutadiene rubber; a phenylenediamine antioxidant; a specific nonionic surfactant; and carbon black and/or silica, the rubber composition having an amount of diene rubber of 70-100% by mass per 100% by mass of the rubber component, the rubber composition having an amount of the phenylenediamine antioxidant of 1.0-8.0 parts by mass, an amount of the nonionic surfactant of 0.1-5.0 parts by mass, and a combined amount of carbon black and silica of 20-45 parts by mass, each per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component.

Abstract: Methods of preparing high-density polyethylene (HDPE) nanocomposites by in situ polymerization with a zirconocene catalyst, a methylaluminoxane cocatalyst, a calcium zirconate nanofiller in a solvent. The calcium zirconate nanofiller, which is dispersed across the polyethylene matrix, is found to enhance catalyst activity, and other properties of the HDPE nanocomposites produced, including but not limited to flame retardency, crystallinity and surface morphology.

Abstract: Polymer polyols are made by polymerizing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer in a continuous polyol phase. The polymerization is stabilized with a macromer or a pre-formed polymer made by polymerizing or copolymerizing the macromer. The macromer is a random polymer of propylene oxide and ethylene oxide in defined ratios, which also contains polymerization carbon-carbon double or triple bond. Polymer polyols made in the process exhibit little viscosity rise when blended with water. Flexible polyurethane foam made from the polymer polyol exhibits excellent hardness, have good surface characteristics and, when pigmented, exhibit good, uniform coloration.

Abstract: Provided is a liquid material for forming a three-dimensional object, the liquid material adapted to be delivered to a powder material for forming a three-dimensional object to harden the powder material, the powder material containing an organic material and a base material, the liquid material including a cross-linking agent cross-linkable with the organic material and a resin having a glass transition temperature of 50° C. or higher or a melting point of 50° C. or higher.

Abstract: The bio composite (ABS/CF) material combined with the percentage of cellulose polymer compounds and chemical plant was built with nano-sized minerals. Cellulose compounds by chemical solution on specific treatments have been performed. Bio-composite material made of cellulose bio polymer composites, nano-sized minerals and compounds with a coupling agent was made.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition of the present invention comprises (A) 30 to 40% by weight of a block terpolymer of an aromatic vinyl compound and alkene or a conjugated diene-based compound; (B) 25 to 50% by weight of a paraffin oil; (C) 1 to 5% by weight of a polyolefin-based resin; (D) 5 to 20% by weight of an inorganic additive; and (E) 5 to 15% by weight of a polyphenylene ether-based resin. The thermoplastic elastomer composition, which has a surface hardness of 0.1 to 40 A (shore A), shows excellent low hardness and has improved physical properties at high temperature, particularly, flexibility, restoring force at high temperatures, and the like.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising 100 parts by mass of a hydrogenated block copolymer (A) comprising a polymer block (a) consisting of a structural unit derived from an aromatic vinyl compound and a polymer block (b) comprising 1 to 100% by mass of a structural unit (b1) derived from farnesene and comprising 99 to 0% by mass of a structural unit (b2) derived from a conjugated diene other than farnesene, a mass ratio [(a)/(b)] of the polymer block (a) to the polymer block (b) being 1/99 to 70/30; and 5 to 300 parts by mass of a polar group-containing olefinic polymer (B), is excellent in flexibility and molding processability and capable of adhering to a ceramic, a metal, a synthetic resin, or the like even through a heat treatment at low temperatures (for example, 190° C. or lower) without requiring a primer treatment or the like.

Abstract: An acrylic ester containing resin mixture for production of reinforced composite, and the process of making and using the same.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyalkylene carbonate and polyolefin-based composite and, more particularly, a composite prepared through reaction of a mixed composition including polyalkylene carbonate, polyolefin, an initiator, and a blending aid, wherein an amount of the polyalkylene carbonate is 60 wt % to 95 wt %, a total amount of the initiator, the blending aid, and the polyolefin is 5 wt % to 40 wt %, and the composite has a matrix-filler morphology in which a matrix formed of the polyalkylene carbonate includes a filler formed of the polyolefin.

Abstract: A method for producing a thermoplastic resin composition includes melt-blending 50 to 80 parts by mass of a crystalline polyester resin and 20 to 50 parts by mass of an amorphous polyester resin with an extruder, thereby producing a first polyester resin compound. The method further includes melt-blending 90 to 99 parts by mass of the crystalline polyester resin and 1 to 10 parts by mass of a styrene-acrylonitrile-glycidyl methacrylate terpolymer with the extruder or a different extruder, thereby producing a second polyester resin compound. The method further includes compounding 1 to 10 parts by mass of the first polyester resin compound, 1 to 10 parts by mass of the second polyester resin compound, and respective predetermined amounts of a polycarbonate resin, a flame retardant, an antidrip agent, an antioxidant, a lubricant and a toughening agent.

Abstract: A low smoke density thermoplastic composition comprising, based on the total weight of the thermoplastic composition, 70 to 95 wt % of a polycarbonate copolymer comprising first repeating units and second repeating units, wherein the first repeating units are not the same as the second repeating units, and wherein the first repeating units are bisphenol carbonate units of the formula wherein Ra and Rb are each independently C1-12 alkyl, C1-12 alkenyl, C3-8 cycloalkyl, or C1-12 alkoxy, p and q are each independently 0 to 4, and Xa is a single bond, —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —C(O)—, a C1-11 alkylidene of formula —C(Rc)(Rd)— wherein Rc and Rd are each independently hydrogen or C1-10 alkyl, or a group of the formula —C(?Re)— wherein Re is a divalent C1-10 hydrocarbon group; and the second repeating units comprise bisphenol carbonate units that are not the same as the first repeating bisphenol carbonate units, siloxane units, arylate ester units, or a combination of arylate ester units and siloxane units; and

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a polyetherimide, a polyester carbonate, and a reinforcement agent; wherein the composition comprises the reinforcement agent in an amount ranging from 1 wt % to 70 wt % relative to the total weight of the composition; wherein the polyester carbonate comprises at least 40 mole % resorcinol based aryl ester linkages. Also, disclosed herein are articles comprising the compositions disclosed.