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: The invention provides surfactant compounds of formulas I-IX, which can be used in methods for aiding the solubilization, digestion, preparation, analysis, and/or characterization of biological material, for example, proteins or cell membranes. The compounds can also aid in the recovery of peptides generated during protein digestion, particularly for in-gel digestion protocol. Additionally, the compounds can improve enzymatic protein deglycosylation without interfering with downstream sample preparation steps and mass spectrometric analysis. The compounds can be specifically useful as digestion aids that can be decomposed by an acid, by heat, or a combination thereof. Decomposition of the surfactants allows for facile separation from isolated samples, and/or allows for analysis of the sample without interfering with the sensitivity of various analytical techniques.

Abstract: Processes for continuously coalescing particles from an aggregated particle slurry are disclosed. The aggregated particle slurry is heated, then coalesced by raising the pH. The coalesced particles are homogenized and exit as a coalesced particle slurry. A multi-screw extruder is used for the coalescing. These processes are useful for providing coalesced particles such as toner compositions.

Abstract: There is provided a polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) resin composition, comprising: 5 to 50 parts by weight of a polyamide resin (b) and 50 to 250 parts by weight of a metal hydroxide (c) relative to 100 parts by weight of a polyphenylene sulfide resin (a), wherein the metal hydroxide is dispersed in the composition at an average secondary particle diameter equal to or less than 5 ?m. The PPS resin composition may provide excellent tracking resistance without significantly damaging various intrinsic properties of a PPS resin, such as excellent mechanical strength and low gas generation.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to storage stable aqueous solutions of stilbene optical brighteners with polyvinyl alcohols which can be directly used by the papermaker in that they may be diluted with water and/or be metered directly into a coating composition, to provide coated papers of a particularly high whiteness.

Abstract: The invention relates to silicone resins comprising metallosiloxane which contains Si—O-Metal bonds or borosiloxane containing Si—O—B bonds and potentially Si—O—Si and/or B—O—B bonds. It also relates to the preparation of such silicone resins and to their use in thermoplastic or thermosetting organic polymer or rubber or thermoplastic/rubber blends compositions to reduce the flammability or enhanced scratch and/or abrasion resistance of the organic polymer compositions. It further relates to coatings made of such silicone resins for scratch resistance enhancement or flame retardant properties.

Abstract: Processes for continuously producing latex emulsions are disclosed. A multi-screw extruder is used for the production of the emulsion. A resin is fed into the extruder, heated, optionally dissolved in a solvent, mixed with a base to neutralize the resin and form particles, then mixed with a surfactant and water to form a phase inverted emulsion (PIE). The PIE may be sent to a distillation column to separate out the solvent, and the resulting latex emulsion is then sent to a receiving tank. These processes are useful for making precursors for toner compositions.

Abstract: Polymeric blends having improved flame retardance properties and good ductility at low temperatures are disclosed. The blend is formed from (A) a photoactive additive that is a cross-linkable polycarbonate resin containing a photoactive group derived from a dihydroxybenzophenone; and (B) a polymer resin which is different from the photoactive additive. The additive can be a compound, oligomer, or polymer. When exposed to ultraviolet light, crosslinking will occur between the photoactive additive and the polymer resin, enhancing the chemical resistance and flame retardance while maintaining ductility.

Abstract: The invention relates to silicone resins comprising metallosiloxane which contains Si—O-Metal bonds or borosiloxane containing Si—O—B bonds and potentially Si—O—Si and/or B—O—B bonds and containing sulfur. It also relates to the preparation of such silicone resins and to their use in thermoplastic or thermosetting organic polymer or rubber or thermoplastic/rubber blends compositions to reduce the flammability or enhanced scratch and/or abrasion resistance of the organic polymer compositions. It further relates to coatings made of such silicone resins for scratch resistance enhancement or flame retardant properties.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions including a cross-linked polycarbonate. The cross-linked polycarbonate may be derived from a polycarbonate having about 0.5 mol % to about 5 mol % endcap groups derived from a monohydroxybenzophenone. A plaque including the composition can achieve a UL94 5VA rating. Also disclosed herein are articles including the compositions, methods of using the compositions, and processes for preparing the compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions including a cross-linked polycarbonate. The cross-linked polycarbonate may be derived from a polycarbonate having about 0.5 mol % to about 5 mol % endcap groups derived from a monohydroxybenzophenone. A plaque including the composition can achieve a UL94 5VA rating. Also disclosed herein are articles including the compositions, methods of using the compositions, and processes for preparing the compositions.

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 thermally curable basecoat material comprising at least one polyurethane resin as binder, at least one pigment, 30% to 70% by weight of water, based on the total weight of the basecoat material, and 0.04% to 2.3% by weight, based on the total weight of the basecoat material, of at least one disulfonic acid compound of formula (I). The basecoat material is applied to an overbaked multicoat paint system, and has outstanding adhesion properties.

Abstract: Disclosed are random copoly(phosphonate carbonate)s with the high molecular weight and narrow molecular weight distribution exhibiting a superior combination of properties compared to prior art.

Abstract: A glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate resin composition includes (A) a glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate, (B) a mixture of two kinds of organic silicone based compounds comprising (b1) a siloxane based compound and (b2) a silicone based resin, (C) a metal salt based flame retardant, and (D) a fluorinated polyolefin based resin and can have excellent flame retardancy and impact resistance.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a polycarbonate composition comprises: polycarbonate; 7 wt % to 20 wt % titanium dioxide, based upon a total weight of the polycarbonate composition; an optional flame retardant; and an optional UV stabilizer. A plaque formed from the polycarbonate composition has a reflectance of greater than or equal to 95%, as determined by reflectance measurements using a Gretag Macbeth Coloreye spectrophotometer (D65 light source, 10 degree observer, UV included) made at a wavelength of 680 nm. In an embodiment, a polycarbonate composition comprises: a polycarbonate; 7 to 20 wt % titanium dioxide; a flame retardant; and an optional UV stabilizer; wherein the polycarbonate composition has a maximum reflectance of greater than or equal to 95%. The melt volume rate as determined at 300° C. using a 1.2 kilogram weight, in accordance with ASTM D1238-04 is from 5 to 30 grams per 10 minutes.

Abstract: A flame retardant thermoplastic composition has high flame retardance at low thicknesses, good flow properties, good impact strength, and good flexural modulus. The polymer composition includes a polycarbonate polymer, a flame retardant additive, talc, glass fibers, and an acid stabilizer in synergistic amounts.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition can comprise: polycarbonate, aromatic sulphone sulphonate, aromatic sulphonate, and brominated polycarbonate. In an embodiment, when the composition is formed into a 3 mm thick extruded sheet, the sheet can have a smoke density of less than 200 at an exposure period of 240 seconds in accordance with the smoke density test as set forth in ASTM E662-06, and a burn length of less than 150 mm, a drip flame time of less than 3 seconds, and an overall flame time of less than 15 seconds in accordance with the flammability test as set forth in 14 C.F.R. 25.853, Appendix F, Part I(a)(1)(ii).

Abstract: A composition, comprising, based on the total weight of the polymer components in the composition, 1 to 40 wt. % of an aromatic polycarbonate, 30 to 98.8 wt. % of a polysiloxane-polycarbonate block copolymer, and 0.1 to 10 wt. % of a polysiloxane-polyimide block copolymer comprising more than 20 wt. % polysiloxane blocks, based on the total weight of the polysiloxane-polyimide copolymer. The compositions provide articles with low haze, high luminous transmittance, and good hydro-aging properties. The articles can further be formulated to have excellent flame retardance, particularly when KSS is used.

Abstract: Disclosed are polymer compositions including polycarbonates, polyphosphonates, copoly(phosphonate carbonate)s, and organic salts and/or silicone containing compounds that exhibit a superior combination of properties compared to prior art.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame-retardant aromatic polycarbonate resin composition comprising: 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate resin having an end hydroxyl group concentration of 10 to 1000 ppm; and 0.001 to 0.5 parts by weight of a non-halogen-based aromatic sulfonic acid metal salt compound represented by the following general formula (1): wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; R2 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, an arylalkyl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms or an aryl group having 5 to 15 carbon atoms; and M is rubidium (Rb), cesium (Cs) or francium (Fr).

Abstract: This invention seeks to provide an extrusion-molded product formed from a resin composition that contains an aromatic polycarbonate resin and is excellent in transparency, appearance and flame retardancy. This invention is an extrusion-molded product formed from a resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate resin having a branched structure and a branching ratio of 0.7 to 1.5 mol % (component A) and 0.005 to 5 parts by weight of a flame retardant.

Abstract: Provided herein are branched polycarbonate resin compositions that withstand discoloration and increased melt viscosity when exposed to elevated temperatures. These compositions are useful in the manufacture of various shaped, formed and/or molded articles.

Abstract: A glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate resin composition includes (A) a glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate, (B) a mixture of two kinds of organic silicone based compounds comprising (b1) a siloxane based compound and (b2) a silicone based resin, (C) a metal salt based flame retardant, and (D) a fluorinated polyolefin based resin and can have excellent flame retardancy and impact resistance.

Abstract: Aqueous polymer dispersion as a binder for particulate and/or fibrous substrates

Abstract: A polycarbonate containing composition comprising a peak melt viscosity of at least 8,000 poise when measured using a parallel plate melt rheology test at a heating rate of 10° C./min at a temperature of between about 350° C. to about 450° C., and wherein a molded article of the composition has a UL 94 VO rating at a thickness of 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, or between 1.0 mm and 2.0 mm is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mixture comprising at least one plastic K and from 0.1 to 50% by weight, based on the entire mixture, of at least one compound A selected from the group consisting of borophosphates, borate phosphates, metalloborophosphates, and mixtures thereof, to a process for the production of said mixture, and to the use of said mixture as flame retardant.

Abstract: A composition, comprising, based on the total weight of the polymer components in the composition, 1 to 40 wt. % of an aromatic polycarbonate, 30 to 98.8 wt. % of a polysiloxane-polycarbonate block copolymer, and 0.1 to 10 wt. % of a polysiloxane-polyimide block copolymer comprising more than 20 wt. % polysiloxane blocks, based on the total weight of the polysiloxane-polyimide copolymer. The compositions provide articles with low haze, high luminous transmittance, and good hydro-aging properties. The articles can further be formulated to have excellent flame retardance, particularly when KSS is used.

Abstract: The flame retardant polycarbonate resin composition of the present invention includes (A) a polycarbonate resin, (B) a rubber-modified vinyl-based graft copolymer, (C) a metal salt of sulfonic acid, and (D) an anti-drip agent including a fluorinated terpolymer. The polycarbonate resin composition of the present invention can have excellent flame retardancy, heat resistance, and mechanical strength, well-balanced mechanical properties such as impact resistance, heat resistance, and fine workability, and an excellent appearance characteristic. Therefore, it can be useful for fabrication of molded products such as electric household appliances, office appliances, electrical and electronic devices, and internal parts thereof.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition can comprise: polycarbonate, aromatic sulphone sulphonate, aromatic sulphonate, and brominated polycarbonate. In an embodiment, when the composition is formed into a 3 mm thick extruded sheet, the sheet can have a smoke density of less than 200 at an exposure period of 240 seconds in accordance with the smoke density test as set forth in ASTM E662-06, and a burn length of less than 150 mm, a drip flame time of less than 3 seconds, and an overall flame time of less than 15 seconds in accordance with the flammability test as set forth in 14 C.F.R. 25.853, Appendix F, Part I(a)(1)(ii).

Abstract: An embodiment of a thermoplastic resin composition can comprise a cyanophenyl endcapped polycarbonate resin; a potassium diphenyl sulphon-3-sulphonate; and brominated polycarbonate; wherein the composition. In some embodiments, when the composition is in the form of a 3 mm thick extruded sheet, the sheet has a smoke density of less than 200 at an exposure period of 240 seconds in accordance with the smoke density test as set forth in ASTM E662-06, and has no burning drips on the sheet for a duration of 10 minutes in accordance with the flammability test as set forth in NF-P-92-505.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed, comprising, based on the total weight of the composition, from 20 to 60 wt. % of a polyimide having a glass transition temperature above 180° C.; from 10 to 30 wt. % a polyester-polycarbonate copolymer; from 30 to 60 wt. % of a reinforcing filler; and at least two flame retardant additives selected from the group consisting of from 0.01 to 0.5 wt. % of a first sulfonate salt, from 0.01 to 0.5 wt. % of a second sulfonate salt, from 0.5 to 5 wt. % of a siloxane copolymer, and combinations thereof. An article molded from the composition attains an improved UL94 rating, as compared to an article molded from the same composition without the at least two flame retardant additives.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises a polycarbonate having repeating structural carbonate units of the formula (1): wherein at least 60 percent of the total number of R1 groups contain aromatic organic groups and the balance thereof are aliphatic, alicyclic, or aromatic groups; and wherein the polycarbonate comprises terminal groups derived from reaction with a cyanophenol of the formula wherein Y is a halogen, C1-3 alkyl group, C1-3 alkoxy group, C7-12 arylalkyl, C7-12 alkylaryl, or nitro group, y is 0 to 4, and c is 1 to 5, provided that y+c is 1 to 5; optionally a branching agent; an impact modifier; and a flame retardant. The compositions are useful in the manufacture of a wide variety of parts, particularly those having a thin wall.

Abstract: The invention related to flame retardant compositions, wherein salts of selected sulphonic acids are present in a polycarbonate substrate. The compositions attain the desirable V-0 rating, according to UL-94 (Underwriter's Laboratories Subject 94) and other excellent ratings in related test methods while preserving the excellent mechanical, chemical and thermal properties of polycarbonates, such as light transparency.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises a polycarbonate having repeating structural carbonate units of the formula (1): wherein at least 60 percent of the total number of R1 groups contain aromatic organic groups and the balance thereof are aliphatic, alicyclic, or aromatic groups; and wherein the polycarbonate comprises terminal groups derived from reaction with a cyanophenol of the formula wherein Y is a halogen, C1-3 alkyl group, C1-3 alkoxy group, C7-12 arylalkyl, C7-12 alkylaryl, or nitro group, y is 0 to 4, and c is 1 to 5, provided that y+c is 1 to 5; a branching agent; and a flame retardant. The compositions are useful in the manufacture of a wide variety of parts, particularly those having a thin wall.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polycarbonate composition is disclosed, in various embodiments, having enhanced low-temperature ductility, UV resistance and/or fire-retardance characteristics. The composition comprises a polycarbonate, and a combination of an elastomer-modified graft copolymer and a polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer. The polycarbonate composition is useful for manufacture of electronic and mechanical parts, among others.

Abstract: An alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt of sulfonic acid of polyphenylene ether oligomer is useful as a modifier for thermoplastic resins, typically as a flame retardant, compatibilizing agent or antistatic agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluorescent marker ink coloring composition incorporating an optical brightener, a film-forming agent, an aqueous carrier, and a colorant. The optical brightener is an amphoteric distyryl fluorescent whitener which generates a special effect in the dried marking ink composition. The coloring composition can optionally include one or more of a humectant, a surfactant, a preservative, a drying agent, a pH regulant, a bittering agent or a fragrance. The present invention further provides a writing instrument comprising the coloring composition.

Abstract: A process for producing a fire resistant polycarbonate composition comprises preparing an aqueous solution of a flame retardant salt; and compounding the aqueous solution of the flame retardant salt with a polycarbonate composition to form the fire resistant polycarbonate composition. The process reduces the level of haze, color and inclusions compared to fire resistant polycarbonate compositions compounded with the same flame retardant salt in solid form.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a flame-retardant thermoplastic resin composition, which comprises: 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin (A), 0.1 to 30 parts by weight of a polyorganosiloxane-containing graft copolymer (B) obtained by polymerizing, in at least one stage, a monomer (B-3) comprising a polyfunctional monomer (B-2) containing at least two polymerizable unsaturated bonds within the molecule thereof, and/or a vinyl monomer (B-4) in the presence of polyorganosiloxane particles (B-1), 0.0005 to 5 parts by weight of at least one metal salt (C) selected from the group consisting of alkali metal salts and bivalent or further polyvalent metal salts, and 0.05 to 2 parts by weight of a fluororesin (D).

Abstract: Disclosed is an aromatic polycarbonate resin composition comprising a resin component (A) selected from the group consisting of an aromatic polycarbonate and a resin mixture of an aromatic polycarbonate and at least one organic polymer resin other than an aromatic polycarbonate, wherein the resin mixture has an aromatic polycarbonate content of 50% by weight or more, and at least one aromatic group-containing silicone compound (B), wherein the at least one aromatic group-containing silicone compound (B) comprises a monomer, a polymer or a mixture thereof, which is represented by at least one formula selected from the group consisting of the following formulae (1) and (2): wherein the component (B) contains the aromatic group in an amount of 5 to 100 mole %, based on the total molar amount of R1, R2, R3 and R4, wherein each of R1 and R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-C20 hydrocarbon group, and each of R3 and R4 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-C20 hydrocarbon group or a metal-containing g

Abstract: The present invention relates to flame retardant polycarbonate compositions with improved weathering performance, said compositions comprising one or more cyanoacrylic esters. The invention also relates to methods for improving the flame retardancy and weathering performances of polycarbonate compositions by incorporating cyanoacrylic ester(s). Finally, the invention further relates to articles manufactured from flame retardant polycarbonate compositions comprising cyanoacrylic ester(s).

Abstract: A flame retardant thermoplastic molding composition is disclosed. The composition contains an amorphous thermoplastic polymer, at least one flame retardant in the form of a fully or partially halogenated sulfonic acid salt and at least on alkaline earth metal sulfate and/or one oxide having an average particle size of up to 400 nm.

Abstract: A transparent, fire resistant branched polycarbonate-polysiloxane composition comprises polycarbonate, a short-chained polydiorganosiloxane, a branching agent, and flame retardants essentially free of bromine or chlorine, wherein the amount of short-chained polydiorganosiloxane is about 1 wt. % or less.

Abstract: A flame retardant polycarbonate composition includes (A) at least one polycarbonate and (B) a silsesquioxane flame retardant. The flame retardant polycarbonate composition can be made by providing a polycarbonate and incorporating a flame retardant amount of a silsesquioxane into the polycarbonate. An article can be molded from the composition.

Abstract: The invention concerns well dispersible powders on the basis of carboxylated copolymers containing butadiene made of styrene and/or acrylonitrile, whose films taken from redispersion show good tensile strength. According to the invention, the latices are sprayed with mixtures of spraying aids consisting of 1 to 15 weight % of a salt of the alkylated di-phenyl-ether-di-sulphonic acid, caseinate and/or N-alkyl sulphosuccinamide and/or with 1 to 20 weight % of a di- or tetra sodium or potassium salt of an addition product from N-alkyl sulphosuccinamates with maleic acid mixed together with polyvinyl alcohol. The dispersions can be used especially in the construction industry and they offer an alternative to copolymers on the basis of polyvinyl acetates and acrylates.

Abstract: Block copolymers suitable as molding resins are provided having polycarbonate blocks and polysiloxane blocks of the structure ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, Y and m are as defined herein, and where the weight percentage of blocks of polycarbonate blocks is from 92 to 96% and the weight percentage of siloxane from blocks of polysiloxane blocks is from 4 to 8%.

Abstract: Disclosed are aromatic brominated polycarbonate/polyester carbonate/silicone polyimide compositions having improved flame resistance and reduced drippage and heat release rate, comprising by weight:(A) from about 20 to about 77 parts of an aromatic brominated polycarbonate resin;(B) from about 20 to about 77 parts of a polyester carbonate resin;(C) from about 0.5 to about 10 parts of a silicone-polyimide resin;(D) from about 0 to about 25 parts of an aromatic polycarbonate having a molecular weight of from about 40,000 to about 90,000; the sum of (A)-(D) being 100 parts by weight;(E) from about 0.05 to about 2.0 parts of a metal salt of a halogenated monomeric or polymeric aromatic sulfonic acid or mixtures thereof, wherein the metal salt is selected from the group consisting of alkali metal salts, alkaline earth metal salts, and mixtures of the metal salts; and(F) from about 0.1 to about 5.0 parts by weight of filler or a pigment.

Abstract: A chloroprene rubber latex for an adhesive containing a chloroprene rubber polymer which forms a copolymer with a chloroprene monomer and carboxyl-group containing vinyl monomer and which, when dissolved in chloroform to a concentration of 10% by weight, provides a solution free from organic solvent insolubles and having a solution viscosity of 100 mpa.multidot.s to 6000 mpa.multidot.s, a process for production thereof, and an adhesive composition using the same.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition having transparency and antistatic properties, comprising 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin (A) having a refractive index of 1.52 to 1.61 and a haze of 40 or less, and 5 to 40 parts by weight of a polyetherester (B) which has a sulfonate group and a polyalkylene oxide group, and is substantially immiscible with the thermoplastic resin (A), the difference in refractive index between the thermoplastic resin (A) and the polyetherester (B) being 0.04 or less. The thermoplastic resin composition has a haze of 40% or less and a surface resistivity of 1.times.10.sup.10 to 1.times.10.sup.14 ohm/square.