Abstract: A thermoplastic composition includes: 40 to 75 wt % of a poly(carbonate-siloxane-arylate); 5 to 45 wt % of a poly(carbonate-siloxane) present in an amount effective to provide 0.75 to 7 wt % of siloxane units; 10 to 40 wt % of a polycarbonate homopolymer; 5 to 15 wt % of an organophosphorus compound in an amount effective to provide 0.1 to 1 wt % of phosphorus; and optionally, 0.1 to 10 wt % of an additive composition. The thermoplastic composition has a melt volume flow rate of greater than 6 cm3/10 min. An article molded from the thermoplastic composition has a 2-minute integrated heat release rate of less than or equal to 65 kW-min/m2 and a peak heat release rate of less than 65 kW/m2 and a notched Izod impact resistance of greater than 30 kJ/m2 or greater than 700 J/m2.

Abstract: An injection molding device includes an injection machine, a molding die, and a high frequency oscillation device. The injection machine injects a resin material containing a dielectric heat generating material while keeping fluidity by temperature control. The molding die includes a cavity being a channel of flow of the resin material, and a pair of electrodes, each of which faces the cavity, the pair of electrodes being disposed to sandwich the resin material therebetween in a direction crossing a direction of the flow. The high frequency oscillation device applies a high frequency alternate-current voltage to the pair of electrodes.

Abstract: Provided are a resin additive composition which is excellent in fluidity and can impart excellent physical properties to a thermoplastic resin, a thermoplastic resin composition, and a molded article thereof. A resin additive composition is composed of a phosphoric acid ester compound (A) represented by the following general formula (1): (in the formula (1), R1 to R4 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 9 carbon atoms, and R5 represents an alkylidene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms) and a fatty acid sodium salt (B) represented by the following general formula (2): (in the formula (2), R6 represents a group introduced From an aliphatic organic acid having 7 to 30 carbon atoms), and the mass ratio of (B)/(A) is 0.55 to 2.0.

Abstract: A polymer compound includes a first chain structure constituted by a polyamideimide and a second chain structure constituted by a vinyl polymer and bonded to terminals of the first chain structures and connecting the first chain structures together. The vinyl polymer constituting the second chain structure is a random copolymer including a bond-constituting unit having a side chain to be bonded to the first chain structure, and a non-bond-constituting unit having no side chain to be bonded to the first chain structure.

Abstract: A resin composition, comprising: (a) a resin of formula (I): (b) triallyl isocyanurate (TAIC) as a first hardener; and (c) a hardening promoter, which is a metallic salt compound of formula (II): wherein, R1, R2, R3, R4, A1, A2, Ma+, b, and n are as defined in the specification, and wherein the weight ratio of the resin (a) to the first hardener (b) is about 10:1 to about 1:1, and the content of the hardening promoter (c) is about 0.1 wt % to less than 15 wt % based on the total weight of the resin (a) and the first hardener (b), and the weight ratio of the resin (a) to the total amount of the first hardener (b) and BMI is not lower than 1:1.

Abstract: Provided is an electric component equipped with a live electrical part and an insulating resin molded article that is molded from a thermoplastic resin composition and is in contact with the live electrical part, wherein: the thermoplastic resin composition includes (A) 60 to 80 parts by mass of a polyphenylene ether resin or a mixture of a polyphenylene ether resin and a styrene resin, (B) 60 to 80 parts by mass of a hydrogenated block copolymer, (C) 5 to 30 parts by mass of a flame retardant, and (D) 0.1 to 3 parts by mass of titanium oxide (in an amount corresponding to 100 parts by mass of the total of (A) to (C)).

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame-retardant polyamide molding composition based on semicrystalline polyamides. This polyamide molding composition is based on (A) from 30 to 92% by weight of at least one aliphatic or semiaromatic, semicrystalline polyamide with melting point (Tm) in the range from 240° C. to 340° C.; (B) from 0 to 50% by weight of at least one filler and reinforcing agent; (C) from 8 to 18% by weight of at least one halogen-free flame retardant; (D) from 0 to 2.0% by weight of at least one barium carboxylate; (E) from 0 to 5% by weight of at least one additive; wherein the percentages by weight of components (A) to (E) give a total of 100%, and with the proviso that if the proportion of component (D) is in the range from 0 to 0.1% by weight the halogen-free flame retardant of component (C) is based on a barium phosphinate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an additive composition including a counteragent, and more particularly, to an additive composition for preparation of polyolefins, which improve flowability of a nucleating agent and exhibits excellent transparency, by applying a counteragent of a specific structure to a sorbitol nucleating agent which is an additive used in preparation of polyolefins.

Abstract: Various processes and methods are disclosed for incorporating polyvinyl alcohol additives into products. In one embodiment, polyvinyl alcohol particles are dissolved in a solvent without the use of external heat to form a polyvinyl alcohol solution for incorporation into a product. In an alternative embodiment, polyvinyl alcohol particles are directly incorporated into a starch-based adhesive composition. Through the processes of the present disclosure, solid polyvinyl alcohol particles can be delivered directly to a manufacturing facility where the product that incorporates the polyvinyl alcohol additive is being made or formulated. In this manner, since the polyvinyl alcohol particles are not predissolved, the costs associated with shipping and transporting the polyvinyl alcohol product are greatly reduced.

Abstract: Provided is an integrated molded product in which a molded resin product containing a phosphorus compound is used and an addition-reactive silicone adhesive agent is used to achieve strong bonding. The integrated molded product comprises a thermoplastic resin molded product made of a thermoplastic resin composition comprising a polybutylene terephthalate resin and a phosphorus compound, the content of the phosphorus compound being 0.5% by mass or less; an addition-reactive silicone composition; and a member; and the thermoplastic resin molded product and the addition-reactive silicone composition are brought into contact with each other. The phosphorus compound to be used is preferably a trivalent phosphorous compound.

Abstract: Interior railway components (seat components and claddings) comprise a thermoplastic composition comprising: a first polymer comprising bisphenol A carbonate units and monoaryl arylate units, or a second polymer comprising bisphenol A carbonate units, monoaryl arylate units, and siloxane units, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing; and a polyetherimide; wherein a sample of the thermoplastic composition has: a smoke density after 4 minutes (Ds-4) of ?150 measured in accordance with ISO 5659-2 on a 3 mm thick plaque, an integral of the smoke density as a function of time up to 4 minutes (VOF4) ?300 measured in accordance with ISO 5659-2, a maximum average heat release (MAHRE) of ?300 90 kW/m2 measured in accordance with ISO 5660-1 on a 3 mm thick plaque, and a ductility in multiaxial impact of 80 to 100%, measured in accordance with ISO 6603.

Abstract: The invention relates to flame retardant compositions, wherein a phosphinic acid hydrazide is present in a polymer substrate. The combination with >NOR-compounds improves the flame retardant properties.

Abstract: A reinforced poly(phenylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer composition includes specific amounts of a poly(phenylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer reaction product, a flame retardant, and a reinforcing filler. The composition exhibits a desirable balance of flame retardancy, heat resistance, and stiffness relative to a corresponding poly(phenylene ether) composition, and it is useful to fabricate articles including fuser holders for electrophotographic copiers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polymer foam with density in the range from 5 to 120 kg/m3 composed of a polymer component including at least one styrene polymer and from 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of a flame retardant mixture including at least one phosphorus compound of the formula PR1R2R3. A process for producing the polymer is also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for producing an aliphatic polyester resin composition, wherein an aliphatic polyester resin is melt-kneaded with a phosphoric acid ester having a reduced moisture content of 1.5 wt. % or less. As a result, an aliphatic polyester resin composition having an improved moisture resistance is provided.

Abstract: Articles injection molded from colored poly(arylene ether) compositions can exhibit an esthetic defect known as black rings. The black rings can be reduced or eliminated when the poly(arylene ether) composition includes about 50 to about 70 weight percent of a poly(arylene ether), about 12 to about 30 weight percent of a rubber-modified polystyrene, about 5 to about 25 weight percent of an organophosphate ester flame retardant, and a first colorant and a second colorant, wherein the total amount of all colorants is about 0.3 to about 1 weight percent.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition includes a poly(carbonate-arylate ester); and an organophosphorus compound in an amount effective to provide 0.1 to 1.0 wt % phosphorus based on the total weight of the composition, wherein an article molded from the composition has a smoke density after four minutes (Ds-4) of less than or equal to 300 determined according to ISO 5659-2 on a 3 mm thick plaque and a maximum average rate of heat release emission (MAHRE) of less than or equal to 90 kW/m2 determined according to ISO 5660-1 on a 3 mm thick plaque.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a granule mass containing an antioxidant as a main component, which is excellent in flowability, produces little dust from an additive, and can be prepared by a simple facility when an additive such as an antioxidant is added to a plastic such as polyolefin, and affords a plastic having thermal stability which is hardly ununiformized, and a process for producing the same. There is provided a granule mass comprising a granule containing a phenol-based antioxidant represented by the following formula (1) and a sulfur-based antioxidant represented by the following formula (2), wherein a content of the sulfur-based antioxidant (2) relative to a total of 100 parts by weight of phenol-based antioxidant (1) and the sulfur-based antioxidant (2) is 3 to 70 parts by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to flame retardant compositions, wherein a phosphinic acid hydrazide is present in a polymer substrate. The combination with >NOR-compounds improves the flame retardant properties.

Abstract: A flame retardant composition is provided which contains at least one phosphate ester containing at least one acidic substance resulting from the process of its manufacture, at least one acidity-reducing hydrotalcite and, optionally, at least one acidity-reducing oxetane. The flame retardant composition is especially useful for addition to resins that are susceptible to hydrolytic degradation such as polyesters and polycarbonates, and to resin blends (alloys) containing one or more of such resins, e.g., a blend of polycarbonate and acrylonitrile butadiene-styrene terpolymer.

Abstract: A packaging film comprises a dispersed-particle composition, which comprises a plurality of particles dispersed in a matrix medium of thermoplastic polymer. The particles comprise silicate platelets. Intercalating agent of one or more phospholipids is sorbed to the silicate platelets.

Abstract: Articles injection molded from colored poly(arylene ether) compositions can exhibit an esthetic defect known as black rings. The black rings can be reduced or eliminated when the poly(arylene ether) composition includes about 50 to about 70 weight percent of a poly(arylene ether), about 12 to about 30 weight percent of a rubber-modified polystyrene, about 5 to about 25 weight percent of an organophosphate ester flame retardant, and a first colorant and a second colorant, wherein the total amount of all colorants is about 0.3 to about 1 weight percent.

Abstract: A synthetic resin composition containing, 100 parts by mass of a synthetic resin, 0.001-10 parts by mass of a triazine compound represented by (1) below, and 0.001-10 parts by mass of a diarylpentaerythritol diphosphite compound represented by general formula (2) shown below and/or 0.001-10 parts by mass of an organic cyclic phosphite compound represented by formula (3) below and/or 0.001-10 parts by mass of a hindered phenol compound represented by formula (4) below. In formula (1), R1 is C1-C12 alkyl group, etc.; R2 is C1-C8 alkyl group, etc.; R3 is hydroxyl group, etc.; and R4 is —O—R1, etc. In formula (2), R5 is C1-C4 alkyl group, etc. In formula (3), R6 and R8 is each C1-C4 alkyl group, etc, and R7 is C1-C18 alkyl group. In formula (4), R9 is a residue remaining after removing n hydroxyl groups from a mono- to tetravalent alcohol, and n is an integer 1-4.

Abstract: A dimethyl terephthalate residual composition comprising a. dimethyl terepthalate derived from a terephthalic-containing polyester homopolymer, terephthalic-containing polyester copolymer, or a combination thereof; and b. from more than 0 to less than 4.2 wt. % of a residual component selected from dimethyl isophthalate, cyclohexane dimethanol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for producing a crayon having a desired hardness stably without poor gelation using a benzylidene sorbitol gelling agent together with the use of carbon black as a black pigment. The process comprises: dissolving and dispersing a resin component, carbon black having a pH of less than 5.0 and an organic amine in an organic solvent, dissolving at least one gelling agent selected from the group consisting of dibenzylidene sorbitol, tribenzylidene sorbitol and derivatives thereof in the resultant under heating to prepare a raw material solution, pouring the raw material solution into a molding container, and cooling and gelling the raw material solution.

Abstract: A solar module includes a photovoltaic device that has an edge seal. The sealant composition of the edge seal includes an unsaturated or reactive polyolefin, an olefinic polymer, a silane modified polyolefin, inert fillers, a water scavenger or desiccant, an antioxidant, and a UV stabilizer. These components are balanced to produce a sealant having desirable sealing characteristics, high weatherability, desired rheology, low conductivity, and good thermal stability.

Abstract: There is provided a photosensitive thermosetting resin composition of an alkali development type from which it is possible to form a coating film that is halogen-free yet has high-level flame retardancy, has a superior low warpage property after it is cured, is excellent in plasticity, resolution, soldering heat resistance, chemical resistance, and the like, and a flexible printed circuit board using the same.

Abstract: The invention provides a resin additive master batch which can contain a resin additive having a melting point of not higher than 80° C. higher to a high concentration, with which breakage of a strand does not occur and continuous production can be attained, and with which the surface tackiness of pellets is improved. The resin additive master batch comprises 80 to 150 parts by weight of (B) resin additive having a melting point of not higher than 80° C., and 0.3 to 5 parts by weight of (C) organic acid metal salt, with respect to 100 parts by weight of (A) polyolefin resin. As the (B) resin additive having a melting point of not higher than 80° C., a UV absorber, a hindered amine compound or a mixture thereof is preferred.

Abstract: A non-stick coating composition comprising a waterborne phenoxy resin, a crosslinker, a silicone compound, and a Fluoropolymer. An article, such as aluminum, may be coated with the composition. The composition may be multi-layers, but only the layers other than the first layer includes the silicone compound. The invention includes the method for applying the coating or coatings.

Abstract: A method for production of a reactive polyurethane emulsion for use in impregnating and coating a textile fabric includes reacting polyols alone or in combination with at least one of diols and triols with a substoichiometric amount of diisocyanates so as to form medium-viscosity, OH-terminated prepolymers. The prepolymers are mixed with an external emulsifier. At least one of a diisocyanate, a triisocyanate and a polyisocyanate are added so as to bring about a crosslinking of the prepolymers.

Abstract: A polycarbonate thin molded article containing a resin composition, the resin composition containing: 100 parts by weight of a resin (A), the resin (A) being an aromatic polycarbonate or a resin mainly containing an aromatic polycarbonate; 0.1 to 200 parts by weight of an inorganic compound (B); 0.001 to 10 parts by weight of at least one compound (C) selected from an organic acidic compound and an organic acidic compound derivative; and 0.001 to 1 part by weight of at least one metal salt (D) selected from an organic acid alkali metal salt and an organic acid alkaline earth metal salt, a part corresponding to at least 50% of the surface area of the polycarbonate thin molded article having a thickness of less than 0.7 mm, and a shrinkage ratio S1(%) in a molding flow direction of the polycarbonate thin molded article upon its being left under an atmosphere of 170° C. for 30 minutes satisfying the following formula (1): ?60<S1<?1??formula (1).

Abstract: A non-halogen flameproof polycarbonate resin composition is disclosed. The polycarbonate resin composition includes a base resin including (A) about 50 to about 100% by weight of a polycarbonate resin, (B) about 0 to about 50% by weight of a rubber modified aromatic vinyl resin, and (C) about 0 to about 50% by weight of an alkyl(meth)acrylate resin; and (D) about 0.5 to about 30 parts by weight of a cyclic t-butyl phosphonate compound, based on about 100 parts by weight of the base resin comprising (A), (B) and (C). The polycarbonate resin composition can have stability against fire and can be environmentally friendly since it does not contain a halogen flame retardant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a halogen-free or substantially halogen-free flame-retardant composition comprising a blend of (i) at least one of each highly charring polymer (ii) at least one low volatility phosphate ester, and (iii) at least one compound which splits off a high volatility phosphorus-containing fragment. The invention also relates to a flame retarded thermoplastic composition wherein the flame retardant composition is blended with at least one thermoplastic resin (iv), preferable a polystyrene resin. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing a flame retardant composition and a thermoplastic composition containing the same.

Abstract: Disclosed is an internal mold release agent for the production of polythiourethane optical materials, which is obtained by mixing an acidic phosphate ester compound and at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Zn, Cu, Fe, Ga, Bi, Al and Zr. The internal mold release agent for the production of polythiourethane optical materials contains the metal in an amount of 0.01 to 20 weight %.

Abstract: Compostable hydrocarbon polymers, composites, and articles anaerobically biodegrade in landfills in a relatively short time. Composite polymeric articles and sheets such as indoor or outdoor signs, billboards, banners, images, protective barriers, backdrops and wall coverings have very useful service durations and yet are landfill biodegradable.

Abstract: The invention provides a flame retardant resin composition containing a polyalkylene furan dicarboxylate represented by the following formula (1), an aromatic polycarbonate, a phosphazene compound represented by the following formula (2) and a fluorine-containing compound: wherein m and n1 are each an integer of 2 or more; wherein n2 is an integer of 2 or more, and R1 and R2 are each an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms or an aryl group.

Abstract: Compositions of vinyl acetate polymers such as polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) are rendered compostable by a monomeric adduct of an organotitanate or zirconate as a prodegradant. PVAc sheets and composites are compostable in landfills.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer blend is disclosed comprising a polyester, a polycarbonate, and a minor amount of a flow enhancer selected from non-sulfonated phosphonium salts. Optionally, impact modifiers and other conventional additives are included.

Abstract: A thermally expandable vinyl chloride resin composition is provided. It includes (A) 100 parts by mass of a vinyl chloride resin, (B) 5 to 200 parts by mass of an inorganic filler, (C) 10 to 300 parts by mass of a thermally expandable graphite, (D) 0.1 to 10 parts by mass of a fluororesin, and (E) 10 to 300 parts by mass of a phosphorus compound. The composition exhibits favorable thermal expansion properties and favorable shape retention following thermal expansion upon exposure to high temperatures.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a scratch-resistant polycarbonate resin composition, the resin composition comprising: (A) about 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin; (B) about 1 to about 30 parts by weight of a phosphate eater compound represented by the following Formula (II) or a combination thereof: and (C) about 0.1 to about 30 parts by weight of a halogen substituted polycarbonate oligomer represented by the following Formula (III): wherein R1, R2, R4 and R5 are each independently C6-20 aryl or C1-10 alkyl-substituted C6-20 aryl, R3 is C6-30 aryl or C1-10 alkyl-substituted C6-30 aryl derivative, m represents a number average degree of polymerization, and the average of m is 0 to 3; wherein each X is independently fluorine, chlorine or bromine, each Y is independently hydrogen, C1-8 alkyl, fluorine, chlorine or bromine, n is an integer of 1 to 10, and 1 is an integer of 1 to 3.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of making reduced VOC polymers and coating compositions containing such polymers. Provided is a mixture (I) comprising a reactant mixture (a) of polymerizable components and a nonvolatile solvent (bnv) that (i) is not a crystalline solid at 25° C., (ii) is nonvolatile, (iii) comprises at least one functional group (F1) and (iv) is a fluid solid. Reactant mixture (a) is polymerized to provide a polymer (a?). The at least one functional group (F1) of nonvolatile solvent (bnv) is reacted with one or more reactants (e) to obtain a nonvolatile solvent (b?nv) comprising at least two functional groups (F2). Obtained is a mixture (II) comprising polymer (a?) in nonvolatile solvent (b?nv) comprising at least two functional groups (F2). The at least one functional group (F1) is substantially nonreactive: (1) with the components of reactive mixture (a), (2) under the polymerization conditions which polymerize reactant mixture (a), and (3) with polymer (a?).

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a flame-retardant resin composition that supports a high productivity, that resists bleed out by a flame retardant present in the composition, that resists the migration of its components into ABS resin, that exhibits a high flame retardancy, and that exhibits a high flexibility. More specifically, disclosed is a resin composition comprising, based on the total content of components (A), (B), (C), and (D), the component (A), which a is polyphenylene ether, in a content <A> of 10% by weight or more but less than 45% by weight, a component (B), which is a hydrogenated copolymer principally comprising an aromatic vinyl monomer unit and a conjugated diene monomer unit, in a content of <B> of 20% by weight or more, a component (C), which is a styrene resin and/or olefin resin, in a content <C> of 0% by weight or more, and a component (D), which is a metal phosphinate, in a content (<D>) of 2% by weight or more.

Abstract: A vinyl ether curing composition is formed from a polyvalent vinyl ether compound, a polyvalent phenolic compound and a flame retardant. The composition may contain 10 to 30 parts by weight of a phosphorus-based flame retardant as the flame retardant per 100 parts by weight of the total of the polyfunctinoal vinyl ether compound and the polyhydric phenol compound. This vinyl ether curing composition allows the formation of a cured product with a low dielectric constant.

Abstract: A flame-retarded polymeric composition is provided which contains a) a polyolefin, b) a mixture of a halogenated flame-retardant and zeolite, and optionally c) a synergist. Also provided is a flame and smoke-retarded polymeric composition containing a polyolefin and a mixture of a hydrated metal oxide and zeolite.

Abstract: A synergistic flame retardant combination includes (a) a phosphorus salt having the formula wherein Md+ is a metal ion or an onium ion; d is 1, 2, 3, or 4 according to the identity of M and its oxidation state; each occurrence of R1 and R2 is independently C1-C18 hydrocarbyl; and each occurrence of m and n is independently 0 or 1; and (b) a phosphine compound selected from trihydrocarbylphosphines, trihydrocarbylphosphine oxides, and combinations thereof. Polymer compositions utilizing the flame retardant combination are described.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polymer composition comprising (A) at least one polyester prepared by the reaction of at least one diol with at least one dicarboxylic acid/or dialkyl ester thereof in the presence of a metallic catalyst; (B) a salt comprising at least one suitable phosphorus-containing acid and at least one suitable basic organic compound, such as a hindered amine light stabilizer; (C) at least one ultraviolet light absorbing compound and optionally at least one phenolic antioxidant. A second embodiment of the present invention pertains to a blend of (A) at least one polyester prepared by the reaction of at least one diol with at least one dicarboxylic acid/or dialkyl ester thereof in the presence of a metallic catalyst; (B) a salt comprising at least one suitable phosphorus-containing acid and at least one suitable basic organic compound; (C) at least one ultraviolet light absorbing compound and, optionally, at least one phenolic antioxidant; and (D) at least one polycarbonate.

Abstract: Improved flame retardant polytrimethylene terephthalate compositions are provided by including a brominated flame retardant additive.

Abstract: A synergistic flame retardant combination includes (a) a phosphorus salt having the formula wherein Md+ is a metal ion or an onium ion; d is 1, 2, 3, or 4 according to the identity of M and its oxidation state; each occurrence of R1 and R2 is independently C1-C18 hydrocarbyl; and each occurrence of m and n is independently 0 or 1; and (b) a phosphine compound selected from trihydrocarbylphosphines, trihydrocarbylphosphine oxides, and combinations thereof. Polymer compositions utilizing the flame retardant combination are described.

Abstract: The invention provides an additive for hydraulic compositions, which exhibits an excellent viscosity reducing effect on a hydraulic composition, for example, a hydraulic composition containing a slurry of water and hydraulic powder, and is excellent in operativeness when used as an aqueous solution. The additive for hydraulic compositions contains a phosphoric monoester having a specific group such as an alkyl ether group or a salt thereof (monoester) and a phosphoric diester having a specific group such as an alkyl ether group or a salt thereof (diester) in a monoester weight content of monoester/(monoester+diester) is 0.4 to 0.95 (diester includes a pyrodiester).

Abstract: Disclosed are polymer compositions comprising: (A) at least one polyester prepared by the reaction of at least one diol with at least one dicarboxylic acid or dialkyl ester thereof in the presence of a metallic catalyst; and (B) at least one salt prepared from the reaction of one or more acidic phosphorus-containing compounds and one or more basic organic compounds which contain nitrogen. The polyester compositions exhibit improved color, especially when used as a component of a polyester/polycarbonate blend. Also disclosed are polymer compositions comprising a polycarbonate in combination with components (A) and (B).