Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition may include a first polycarbonate resin and a second polycarbonate resin, which a molded article may include, and a multilayer body may have a resin layer A including the polycarbonate resin composition and a resin layer B including a resin different from the resin layer A. The first polycarbonate resin may include 40% by weight or more of a structural unit of formula (1) The second polycarbonate resin may include less than 40% by weight of the structural unit of formula (1). The weight ratio of the first polycarbonate resin to the second polycarbonate resin, the first polycarbonate resin/the second polycarbonate resin, may be in a range of from 55/45 to 99/1. The polycarbonate resin composition may have two or more glass transition temperatures.

Abstract: Polyoxymethylene polymer compositions and molded articles made from the composition are disclosed that are fuel resistant, particularly diesel fuel resistant, and resistant to highly acidic solutions. The polymer composition contains a polyoxymethylene polymer generally in an amount from about 90% to about 95% by weight. In addition, the polymer composition contains an add neutralizing agent and a plasticizer at a weight ratio that has been found to significantly improve the add resistant properties of the composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to composition comprising (A) a propylene-based polymer, (B1) a first elastomer of ethylene and ?-olefin comonomer having 4 to 10 carbon atoms, (B2) a second elastomer of ethylene and ?-olefin comonomer having 4 to 10 carbon atoms and (C) an inorganic filler, wherein (B1) the first elastomer has a density of 0.850 to 0.890 g/cm3 and a melt flow index of 5 to 50 dg/min measured in accordance with ASTM D1238 using a 2.16 kg weight and at a temperature of 190° C., wherein (B2) the second elastomer has a density of 0.850 to 0.890 g/cm3 and a melt flow index of 0.55 to 4 dg/min measured in accordance with ASTM D1238 using a 2.16 kg weight and at a temperature of 190° C., wherein the total amount of (B1) the first elastomer and (B2) the second elastomer is 2 to 30 wt % based on the total composition, wherein the amount of (C) the inorganic filler is 0.1 to 30 wt % based on the total composition.

Abstract: A textile product and a method of manufacturing a composite object therefrom includes interacting a granular material with a textile material, with the textile material impregnated with the elements of the granular material forming a textile product, and introducing the textile product into a molding process so as to form the composite object therefrom. The granular material includes elements including a matrix material having a plurality of reinforcing fibers received therein, the elements of the granular material having a melt viscosity of between about 5 and about 15 grams per 10 minutes and a particle size distribution with a range in particle size of between about 50 and about 595 micrometers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polycarbonate composition and an article including the same. The polycarbonate composition according to the present invention includes a copolycarbonate having a specific siloxane structure and a branched or non-branched polycarbonate, and simultaneously uses a flame retardant and an organophosphorus compound, thereby being able to exhibit excellent flame retardancy and impact strength and also to maintain the impact strength even under high temperature and high humidity conditions for a long period of time.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition containing: (A) an addition reaction product of a maleimide compound having at least two N-substituted maleimide groups in one molecule (a1) and an amine compound having at least two primary amino groups in one molecule (a2), (B) a thermoplastic elastomer, and (C) a copolymer resin having a structural unit derived from an aromatic vinyl compound and a structural unit derived from a carboxylic acid anhydride.

Abstract: A stabilizer represented by formula I, wherein M represents cyclopentyl, cyclobutyl or cyclopropyl; Z1 and Z2 each independently represent a single bond, —CH2—, —CH2CH2—, —O—, —CH2O—, —OCH2— or —COO—; represents one or two of and n represents 0, 1 or 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising polyolefin, polyphenylene oxide (PPO) and a compatibiliser, articles made therefrom and the use of a graft or block copolymer as a compatibiliser.

Abstract: Deep black thermoplastic molding compositions having high gloss can be produced by mixing the following components: 90% to 99.5% by weight of one or more styrene copolymers as component A1, or 90% to 99.5% by weight of one or more polymethylmethacrylates (PMMA) and/or polyalkylmethacrylates as component A2, or 90% to 99.5% by weight of one or more polycarbonates (PC) and/or polyester carbonates as component A3, 0.01% to 5% by weight of a pigment black as component B, 0.1% to 1.5% by weight of at least two dyes soluble in the molding composition as component C, 0% to 5% by weight of one or more additives other than components B and C, as component D. These are found to be particularly weathering-resistant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel polyolefin composition having a low coefficient of thermal expansion (CLTE) and having a reduced occurrence of flow marks. The novel polyolefin compositions comprise a heterophasic polypropylene composition, ethylene/1-butene elastomer and an inorganic filler.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a laser sintering powder composition comprising: greater than 30 to 90 wt. % of a hydrogenated styrene-butadiene/styrene-styrene (S(EB/S)S) block copolymer or a hydrogenated styrene-butadiene-styrene (SEBS) block copolymer, or a mixture thereof; 10 to less than 70 wt. % of a C3 to C8 polyolefin, or a mixture of two or more polyolefins, 0 to 20 wt. % mineral oil, 0.2 to 1 wt. % of one or more antioxidants, 0 to 5 wt. % colorant, 0 to 20 wt. % surface modifying agent, wherein the total of the above ingredients is 100 wt. %, and optionally 0 to 5 parts by weight of a powder flow agent, based on 100 weight parts of the laser sintering powder composition. The composition has a melt flow rate of at least 20 grams/10 min. at 190° C./2.16 kg mass. The invention also comprises laser sintered articles and methods for making the same.

Abstract: Process for providing a polypropylene composition comprising a branched polypropylene in which a polypropylene with a melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C.) of more than 1.0 g/10 min is reacted with a thermally decomposing free radical-forming agent and optionally with a bifunctionally unsaturated monomer obtaining thereby the branched polypropylene,wherein the polypropylene composition has a F30 melt strength of more than 5.8 cN and a v30 melt extensibility of more than 200 mm/s.

Abstract: Described herein are concentrate compositions (e.g. master batches) comprising olefin-maleic anhydride copolymers and other additives dispersed in various carrier resins and methods for their preparation and use.

Abstract: A copolymer composition and a method of processing a substrate to form line space features thereon are provided.

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 flame retardant polyamide resin composition includes (A) about 40 to about 60% by weight of a crystalline polyamide resin, (B) about 10 to about 20% by weight of polyphenylene sulfide resin, (C) about 5 to about 15% by weight of flame retardant containing phosphinic acid metal slat compound, (D) about 20 to about 40% by weight of glass fiber and (E) about 0.1 to about 1% by weight of phosphite antioxidant. The flame retardancy polyamide resin composition can have excellent mechanical properties such as impact strength, flexural modulus, flexural strength and/or tensile strength and can exhibit reduced gas blistering on a surface of a specimen thereof.

Abstract: A composition for a wire protective member with heat resistance, flame retardancy, and resistance against both a calcium chloride and a braided wire; a wire protective member and a wire harness using the composition. The composition for a wire protective member is produced by including a polypropylene having a propylene monomer constituting 50 to 95 percent by mass of monomers forming a polymer, a melt flow rate of 0.5 to 5 g/10 min, and a melting point of 150 degrees C. or more; a bromine-based flame retardant and an antimony trioxide as a flame retarder; a phenol-based antioxidant as a heat resistance life improving agent; and a metal deactivator, wherein the propylene has a tensile strength of 20 to 35 MPa and a Charpy impact strength of 10 kJ/m2 or more at 23 degrees C.

Abstract: Provided is a resin composition capable of achieving a higher plating property. The resin composition comprises relative to 100 parts by weight of a resin component comprising 30 to 100% by weight of a polycarbonate resin and 70% by weight or less of a styrene-based resin, 10 to 100 parts by weight of a glass filler and 2 to 20 parts by weight of a laser direct structuring additive, wherein the laser direct structuring additive comprises a metal oxide, a component of the largest blending amount among the metal components is tin, a component of the second largest blending amount is antimony, and in addition lead and/or copper are contained.

Abstract: Improved solventless processing technology for additive blends containing a polymer carrier, including those which have high level of additives, is described. High concentrations of low-melting, sticky additives lead to phase separation and extrusion instability, such that pellets cannot be formed from such additive blends by traditional extrusion process. These blends include those with a high level of active additives that have been described in the literature as Type A Superblends. Here a polymer typically acts as the carrier of the additives. The new and improved technology involves the solid state compaction processing, using a tubular die, of such impossible-to-pelletize additive blends of the Type A composition to produce commercially useful pelletized additive blends.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition having improved chemical resistance and solvent resistance while maintaining the impact resistance, heat resistance, thermal stability, and the like inherent to the polycarbonate resin which comprises 100 parts by weight of polycarbonate resin and 0.01 to 20 parts by weight of a specific alkyl ketene dimer, and inhibits problems such as cracking, and the like, even when solvents or various chemicals such as hand creams and detergents adhere to the molded article obtained from the resin composition.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a polyethylene resin composition for container closures and a container closure exhibiting excellent mouldability, high flowability, excellent balance between rigidity and impact resistance, excellent stress cracking resistance, excellent sliding property, low odour level, harmlessness for food, decreased elongation at high temperatures and sterilizability by electron beam upon attachment of the closure to a container. The present invention is a polyethylene resin composition for a container closure, this composition having, relative to 100 parts by weight of a polyethylene resin, 0.01 to 0.50 parts by weight of a hindered amine compound and having the following properties (a) to (f): (a) a melt flow rate (MFR) of 0.5 to 10 g/10 min, a melt flow rate (HLMFR) of 100 to 500 g/10 min and HLMFR/MFR of 50 to 200; (b) a density of 0.956 to 0.

Abstract: A stabilizer including a first component, a second component, and a third component is provided.

Abstract: A curable clear coat component for use in a two-component clear coat coating composition system is provided. The curable clear coat component comprises A) a polyaspartic acid ester or a hydroxyl functional binder or a combination of both, and B) an antioxidant component comprising B1) a sterically hindered phenol antioxidant, and B2) an organophosphite antioxidant.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive using polypropylene impact copolymers that is particularly well suited for elastic attachment and stretch films in diaper structures. The hot melt adhesive composition is a blend of about 2.5% to about 30%, by weight, of a polypropylene impact copolymer; about 2.5% to about 30%, by weight, of an olefin based elastomer; about 10% to about 70%, by weight, of a tackifying resin having a softening point of at least about 80° C. and up to about 140° C.; about 0% to about 60%, by weight, of a plasticizer; and about 0.1% to about 5% of a stabilizer or antioxidant.

Abstract: Provided are: a polystyrene-based resin composition which has low water absorption, excellent suppression of warping or dimensional changes in a molded article, and excellent optical properties, and is suitable for producing a shaped light guide plate of excellent mold separation performance; and a light guide plate obtained by molding the polystyrene-based resin composition. This polystyrene-based resin composition contains 100 parts by mass of a styrene-based resin and 0.02 to 0.2 parts by mass of a phosphorus-based antioxidant, wherein the amount of 4-t-butylcatechol contained per 1 g of styrene-based resin is 1 to 6 ?g.

Abstract: Provided is a film or sheet composed of a resin composition that includes a poly lactic acid (A), an acidic functional group-modified olefinic polymer (B) including an acidic functional group and having an acid value of 10 to 70 mg KOH/g and a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to 80,000, a tetrafluoroethylene polymer (C), and an aromatic-condensed phosphoric acid ester-containing flame retardant (D) including a compound of General Formula (I) and in which the aromatic-condensed phosphoric acid ester-containing flame retardant (D) is included in an amount of 10 to 80 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the poly lactic acid (A), and a method for manufacturing the film or sheet by melt film formation. Each sign in Formula is as described in the specification.

Abstract: Solid phosphite compositions comprising tris(4-t-alkylphenyl)phosphites and selected hydroxyalkyl amines exhibit surprising performance compared with other phosphite stabilizers in the stabilization of polymers, such as polyolefins and the like, particularly in the prevention of color formation during high temperature processing or when exposed to certain gasses during storage, e.g., “gas fading”.

Abstract: Geomembrane liners suitable for use at elevated temperatures up to 100° C., as well as master batch compositions suitable for preparing such geomembrane liners.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are blended thermoplastic compositions comprising at least one polycarbonate polymer, at least one polyester polymer, and at least one reinforcing filler. The thermal blended polycarbonate compositions can optionally further comprise at least one polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer, at least one impact modifier polymer, and/or at least one flame retardant. The resulting compositions can be used in the manufacture of articles requiring materials with high modulus and high flowability, while retaining good impact strength. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

Abstract: Disclosed are latex polymers and an aqueous coating compositions having excellent freeze-thaw stability, open time, stain resistance, low temperature film formation, foam resistance, block resistance, adhesion, water sensitivity and a low-VOC content. The latex polymers and aqueous coating compositions include at least one latex polymer derived from at least one monomer copolymerized or blended with an alkoxylated compound, for example an alkoxylated tristyrylphenol or an alkoxylated tributylphenol. Also provided is an aqueous coating composition including at least one latex polymer, at least one pigment, water and at least one freeze-thaw additive. Typically, the freeze-thaw additive in an amount greater than about 1.3% by weight of the polymer, typically in an amount greater than about 2% by weight of the polymer, in an amount greater than about 4% by weight of the polymer, in an amount greater than about 7.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel polyolefin composition having a reduced occurrence of flow marks especially at high injection speeds. The novel polyolefin compositions comprise a heterophasic polypropylene composition, ethylene/propylene elastomer and an inorganic filler.

Abstract: A copier/printer exterior part uses a halogen-free flame-retardant resin composition. The halogen-free flame-retardant resin composition includes 5 wt % to 50 wt % of unused polycarbonate, 20 wt % to 63 wt % of recycled polycarbonate, 5 wt % to 35 wt % of recycled polyethylene terephthalate, 0.2 wt % to 2 wt % of a styrene-acrylonitrile-glycidyl methacrylate terpolymer, 5 wt % to 15 wt % of a toughener, 10 wt % to 20 wt % of a flame retardant, 0.1 wt % to 0.8 wt % of a flame-retardant antidrip agent, 0.1 wt % to 1 wt % of an antioxidant, and 0.1 wt % to 2 wt % of a lubricant. The styrene-acrylonitrile-glycidyl methacrylate terpolymer includes 1 wt % to 5 wt % of glycidyl methacrylate and 20 wt % to 33 wt % of acrylonitrile.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a polymer composition. The disclosed composition comprises a polycarbonate polymer, a laser direct structuring additive capable of being activated by electromagnetic radiation and thereby forming elemental metal nuclei, reinforcing filler, and a laser direct structuring synergist. Also disclosed is a method for making the disclosed polymer composition and an article of manufacture comprising the disclosed polymer composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions of blended polycarbonate compositions with improved mold release characteristics. The resulting compositions, comprising one or more polycarbonate polymers, an impact modifier, a polycarbonate-siloxane copolymer, and an alkyl sulfonate salt, can be used in the manufacture of articles requiring improved mold release characteristics while still retaining the advantageous physical properties of blended polycarbonate compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

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: A block copolymer formulation is provided including a block copolymer blend including a first poly(acrylate)-b-poly(silyl acrylate) block copolymer; and, a second poly(acrylate)-b-poly(silyl acrylate) block copolymer. Also provided are substrates treated with the block copolymer formulation.

Abstract: A copolymer composition is provided including a block copolymer having a poly(styrene) block and a poly(silyl acrylate) block; wherein the block copolymer exhibits a number average molecular weight, MN, of 1 to 1,000 kg/mol; and, wherein the block copolymer exhibits a polydispersity, PD, of 1 to 2. Also provided are substrates treated with the copolymer composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for defoaming a vinyl chloride resin slurry. The agent of the present invention may prevent generation of Fish eyes and deteriorate in production efficiency caused by slurry foams without inhibiting inherent transparency of vinyl chloride resins, in the process of preparing the vinyl chloride resins by polymerizing a monomer mixture containing vinyl chloride as a main component in a polymerization reactor.

Abstract: A composition comprises a first polycarbonate having a limited oxygen index of greater than 26% measured according to ISO 4589 on a 4 mm thick plaque, wherein an article molded from the first polycarbonate has a smoke density after 4 minutes (DS-4) of greater than 600 determined according to ISO 5659-2 on a 3 mm thick plaque at 50 kW/m2; and a second polymer different from the first polycarbonate, the second polymer comprising a poly(carbonate-siloxane) copolymer, a polydialkylsiloxane, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing; wherein an article molded from the second polymer has a smoke density after 4 minutes (DS-4) of greater than 600 determined according to ISO 5659-2 on a 3 mm thick plaque at 50 kW/m2; wherein an article molded from the composition has a smoke density after 4 minutes (DS-4) of smaller than 480 determined according to ISO 5659-2 on a 3 mm thick plaque at 50 kW/m2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-layer product, the first layer being a UV-cured protective layer which contains SiO2 nanoparticles, and the second layer containing a thermoplastic substrate. In addition, the invention relates to the composition of the UV-curable first layer, a process for the production of the multi-layer products and products, such as e.g. glazing products, which contain the named multi-layer products.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition for light guides which has excellent light guiding properties and flame retardancy, a light guide and a surface light source body. The light guide is formed from a resin composition which comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin (component A) and (B) 0.001 to 0.1 part by weight of a metal salt-based compound (component B).

Abstract: A composition comprising a mixture of at least two different alkylaryl phosphites, wherein some alkyl groups have a different number of carbon atoms than other alkyl groups and wherein the mixture is a liquid at ambient conditions.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition for a battery pack, which comprises: 100 parts by mass of (A) a polycarbonate-based resin composed of 5 to 100 mass % of a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer (A-1) whose main chain is formed of a structural unit represented by the general formula (I) and a structural unit represented by the general formula (II), and that contains 2 to 10 mass % of a polyorganosiloxane block, and 0 to 95 mass % of an aromatic polycarbonate (A-2) except the copolymer (A-1); and 0.01 to 1 parts by mass of (B) a phosphorus-based antioxidant; and a battery pack formed by using the resin composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to antistatic polymer compositions comprising a polymer substrate, a polyalkyleneethoxylate with a specific molecular weight and a salt. Further aspects are a process for preparing an antistatic polymer and the use of such a polyalkyleneethoxylate as antistatic agent in polymers, preferably together with a salt.

Abstract: This invention seeks to provide a resin composition and a molded article which are excellent in transparency, weatherability, resistance to boiling water and resistance to molding heat, which have an internal strain reduced and which are excellent in breaking durability. This invention is a resin composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin (component A), (B) 0.005 to 1 part by weight of an ester (component B) of pentaerythritol and an aliphatic carboxylic acid, (C) 0.003 to 0.2 part by weight of an epoxy compound (component C), (D) 0.01 to 1 part by weight of an ultraviolet absorbent (component D), and (E) 0.001 to 0.5 part by weight of a phosphorus stabilizer (component E), wherein the components B and the component C have a critical stress of 12 MPa or more each when they are treated at a temperature of 120° C.

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: This disclosure relates generally to polysulfone compositions whose residual phenolic monomers or phenolic degradation products exhibit little or no estradiol binding activity. Also disclosed are methods for making the disclosed polysulfones and articles of manufacture comprising the disclosed polysulfones.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to polycarbonate compositions whose hydrolysis products and residual monomer content, if any, exhibit little or no estradiol binding activity. Also disclosed are methods for making the disclosed polycarbonates and articles of manufacture comprising the disclosed polycarbonates.

Abstract: A copolymer composition and a method of processing a substrate to form line space features thereon are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is an antifoaming agent for vinyl chloride resin slurry. The agent of the present invention may prevent generation of Fish eyes and deteriorate in production efficiency caused by slurry foams without inhibiting inherent transparency of vinyl chloride resins, in the process of preparing the vinyl chloride resins by polymerizing a monomer mixture containing vinyl chloride as a main component in a polymerization reactor.