Abstract: In a polycarbonate resin composition containing a polycarbonate resin and a polycarbosilane compound, the use of the polycarbosilane compound modifies the surface properties of the polycarbonate resin composition without adversely affecting the intrinsic characteristics of the polycarbonate resin, such as transparency, heat resistance, and mechanical properties, e.g., impact resistance. A polycarbonate resin composition containing 100 parts by mass of a polycarbonate resin, 0.001 to 1 part by mass of a metal salt compound, and 0.005 to 5 parts by mass of a polycarbosilane compound has significantly improved flame resistance and high transparency and causes markedly reduced outgassing and mold fouling, without losing impact resistance and heat resistance.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition for a flame retardant film includes 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin, about 0.01 to about 10 parts by weight of a silicon compound, about 0.01 to about 1.5 parts by weight of an organic sulfonic acid metal salt having an average particle diameter of about 100 to about 400 ?m, and about 0.01 to about 1 part by weight of a polyfluoroethylene resin.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising an aromatic polycarbonate resin having excellent transparency and flame retardancy. The resin composition comprises 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate resin having a branched structure with a branching ratio of 0.7 to 1.1 mol % (component A) and 0.005 to 12 parts by weight of at least one flame retardant.

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 disclosure relates to a polycarbonate resin film with excellent clarity and flame retardance. The compositions comprise 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin (A). The compositions further comprise 0.10 to 0.18 parts by weight of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt compound (B) of a perfluoroalkane sulfonic acid. The compositions further comprise 0.05 to 0.35 parts by weight of a silicone compound (C). The film has an average thickness of 200 to 500 ?m, a degree of haze of 5% or lower as measured according to the conditions specified in JIS K7105, and a flame retardance of VTM-1 or VTM-0 at a thickness of 300 ?m as measured according to the UL94 test specified by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

Abstract: The present invention provides a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition which is excellent in removability, peel adhesive power temporal stability and staining properties; a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer produced with the same; and a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet. The present invention also provides a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition which can prevent electrification of a non-antistatic protected adherend when peeled off using an ionic compound which is an antistatic agent, and is less likely to cause lifting and is also excellent in removability; a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer produced with the same; and a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet.

Abstract: A transparent and flame-retardant aromatic polycarbonate resin composite is provided. A transparent and flame-retardant aromatic polycarbonate resin composite includes (A) 100 parts by mass of a transparent aromatic polycarbonate resin composed of 99 percent by mass to 50 percent by mass of an aromatic polycarbonate resin-A with a viscosity-average molecular weight (Mv) of 3×103 to 2.5×104, and 1 percent by mass to 50 percent by mass of an aromatic polycarbonate resin-B with a viscosity-average molecular weight (Mv) of 5×104 to 9×104, and, (B) 5×10?3 parts by mass to 9×10?2 parts by mass of a flame retardant composed of an alkali metal salt of an organic sulfonic acid, wherein a Q-value is 0.1 cm3/sec or smaller, a test piece for UL testing of 2.0 mm thickness molded using the aromatic polycarbonate resin composite satisfies UL94V-0, and, a molded article of 3.0 mm thickness shows a haze value of 2% or smaller.

Abstract: To provide a polycarbonate resin composition having improved flame retardancy and moldability. A polycarbonate resin having a ratio of the melt viscosity ?10 measured at 300° C. at a shear rate of 10 sec?1 to the melt viscosity ?1000 measured at 300° C. at a shear rate of 1000 sec?1 (?10/?1000) of at least 3 and at most 8, a branch parameter G=[?]/[?]lin of at least 0.80 and at most 0.94, and a pencil hardness of at least HB.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a foamable composition. The foamable composition includes a partially-crystalline melt processible perfluoropolymer and a foam nucleating package. The foamable composition has a uniform foam cell size where the foam cell size of at least 90% of the foamed cells is 50 micrometers or less. The foam nucleating package ranges from 0.1 to 10 wt % of the combined weight of the perfluoropolymer and the foam nucleating package.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polycarbonate composition comprising: a) aromatic polycarbonate in an amount higher than 85 wt %, b) laser direct structuring additive in an amount of at least 0.5 wt %, c) sulphonate salt in an amount of at least 0.001 wt. %, and d) 0-2.4 wt. %. of rubber like polymer wherein the mass % is calculated relative to the sum of components a), b), c) and d). The present invention further relates to the use of a sulphonate salt in a composition comprising aromatic polycarbonate and a laser direct structuring additive and being substantially free of a rubber like polymer for increasing the Izod Notched impact strength at 23° C. (measured at a sample thickness of 3.2 mm or less according to ISO 180/4A) of a molded part of the polycarbonate composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process that results in a fluoropolymer composition with improved chemical, thermal and color stabilities, and a reduced level of residual surfactants (both fluorosurfactants and non-fluorosurfactants. Such improvements, as indicated by total oxidizable carbon (TOC) and pellet yellowness index (YI), can be accomplished in a cost-effect manner through the use of a dewatering extruder. The dewatering extruder combines several typical unit operations into a single operation, producing solid fluoropolymer having a significantly reduced total oxidizable carbons, a lower yellowness index and minimal amounts of surfactants.

Abstract: Disclosed are a polycarbonate resin composition comprising, with respect to 100 parts by mass of a composition composed of (A) 60 to 90 parts by mass of an aromatic polycarbonate resin and (B) 40 to 10 parts by mass of a glass filler having a refractive index smaller or larger than a refractive index of the aromatic polycarbonate resin by 0.002 or less, (C) 0.05 to 2.0 parts by mass of a silicone compound having a reactive functional group, (D) 0.03 to 1.0 part by mass of an organic alkali metal salt compound and/or an organic alkaline earth metal salt compound, (E) 0.05 to 7.0 parts by mass of glossy particles, and (F) 0.0001 to 3 parts by mass of a colorant, a polycarbonate resin molded article obtained by molding the composition, and a method for producing the molded article by molding the polycarbonate resin composition.

Abstract: Compositions are provided comprising aqueous dispersions of electrically conducting organic polymers and a plurality of nanoparticles wherein pH can be adjusted for improved organic electronic device performance. Films deposited from invention compositions are useful as buffer layers in electroluminescent devices, such as organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) and electrodes for thin film field effect transistors. Buffer layers containing nanoparticles may have a much lower conductivity than buffer layers without nanoparticles. In addition, when incorporated into an electroluminescent (EL) device, buffer layers according to the invention contribute to higher stress life of the EL device.

Abstract: Provided a polycarbonate resin composition excellent in flame resistance, impact resistance, and color fastness. A polycarbonate resin composition containing, per 100 parts by mass of polycarbonate resin (A), 0.001 to 30 parts by mass of flame retardant (B), 0.001 to 1 part by mass of fluoropolymer (C), and 0.5 to 10 parts by mass of graft copolymer (D) obtainable by graft-copolymerizing a diene-based rubber with a (meth)acrylate ester compound, the graft copolymer (D) having (i) a sulfur content of 100 to 1500 ppm, and (ii) an average particle size of 70 to 240 nm.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition includes about 100 parts by weight of a base resin including about 45 to about 86 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin (A), about 10 to about 45 parts by weight of a polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer (B) and about 4 to about 10 parts by weight of an aromatic vinyl graft copolymer (C), about 0.03 to about 5 parts by weight of a sulfonate flame retardant (D) based on about 100 parts by weight of the base resin, and about 1 to about 10 parts by weight of a polycaprolactone polymer (E) based on about 100 parts by weight of the base resin.

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: A polycarbonate resin composition for a flame retardant film includes 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin, about 0.01 to about 10 parts by weight of a silicon compound, about 0.01 to about 1.5 parts by weight of an organic sulfonic acid metal salt having an average particle diameter of about 100 to about 400 ?m, and about 0.01 to about 1 part by weight of a polyfluoroethylene resin.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising an aromatic polycarbonate resin and having excellent transparency and flame retardancy. The resin composition comprises 100 parts by weight of the aromatic polycarbonate resin having a branched structure with a branching ratio of 0.7 to 1.1 mol % (component A) and 0.005 to 12 parts by weight of a flame retardant.

Abstract: A resin composition which is excellent in appearance, impact strength, hydrolysis resistance and drip prevention properties. The resin composition comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate resin (component A), (B) 0.01 to 6 parts by weight of a polymer mixture (component B) obtained by suspension polymerizing a styrene monomer, a maleic anhydride monomer and an acrylic monomer in the presence of polytetrafluoroethylene particles, and (C) 0.01 to 30 parts by weight of a flame retardant (component C).

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: This disclosure provides a resin composition suitable for use in a flat panel display fixing frame having a snap fit structure, which comprises a filler and has stiffness and flame retardancy, and a flat panel display fixing frame. The resin composition comprises (i) an aromatic polycarbonate resin (component A), (ii) at least one lamellar silicate mineral (component B) selected from the group consisting of talc having an average particle diameter of 0.5 to 9 ?m (component B-1) and muscovite mica having an average particle diameter of 0.5 to 50 ?m (component B-2), (iii) a fluorine-containing dripping preventing agent (component C), and (iv) an organic sulfonic acid alkali (earth) metal salt (component D) in a specific ratio.

Abstract: To provide a high-thermal-conductivity polycarbonate resin composition that has further improved thermal conductivity and even insulating properties and flame resistance, and a formed product thereof. A high-thermal-conductivity polycarbonate resin composition, containing: 100 parts by mass of an (A) resin component mainly composed of a polycarbonate resin; 5 parts by mass or more and 100 parts by mass or less of (B) graphitized carbon fiber having a longitudinal thermal conductivity of 100 W/m K or more and an average fiber diameter in the range of 5 to 20 ?m; and 5 parts by mass or more and 200 parts by mass or less of glass beads having an average particle size in the range of 1 to 100 ?m and a sphericity in the range of 1 to 2.

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: 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: A resin composition consisting of: (1) 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate resin; (2) 0.008 to 0.13 part by weight of an alkali metal salt of a perfluoroalkylsulfonic acid having a fluoride ion content measured by ion chromatography of 0.2 to 1 ppm in terms of weight based on the weight of component B; and (3) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of silicone having a Si—H group and a phenyl group. A process of manufacturing the resin composition and a method of preventing the melt dripping during combustion of the resin composition. The flame retardancy of the above aromatic polycarbonate resin composition comprising the fluorine-containing organic metal salt compound is improved.

Abstract: Provided is a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition that makes it possible to prevent electrification of a non-antistatic protected material during peeling, is reduced in the risk of staining the protected material, and has good removability, and to provide a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet. Specifically provided is a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition which comprises: a (meth)acryl-based polymer including, as a main component, a (meth)acryl-based monomer component having an alkyl group of 1 to 14 carbon atoms; an alkali metal salt; and an organopolysiloxane having a polyoxyalkylene side chain, wherein the (meth)acryl-based polymer has an acid value of 1.0 or less, and the total amount of the alkali metal salt and the organopolysiloxane is from 0.15 to 4 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the (meth)acryl-based polymer.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a polycarbonate resin composition that is thin but has high flame retardancy and surface hardness for which a hard coating layer is not required, causes less gas generation in molding, has excellent heat resistance, preservation stability, and recyclability, and does not contain bromine and phosphate flame retardants, and to provide a molded product thereof. [Solving Means] A polycarbonate resin composition includes, as a main resin material, an aromatic polycarbonate resin occupying 85 to 95 mass % of the main resin material and having a weight-average molecular weight of 37000 to 55000 in polystyrene equivalent molecular weight, and a polystyrene resin occupying 15 to 5 mass % of the main resin material and containing no rubber component. A resin component other than the above may be contained resulting from recycled materials as long as the characteristics of the resin composition are not impaired.

Abstract: There is provided an ink for recording, which contains: a coloring agent; a water-dispersible resin; a wetting agent; a surfactant; and water, wherein a total solid content of the coloring agent and the water-dispersible resin is 10% by mass to 30% with respect to a total mass of the ink, a ratio B/C is 0.1 to 1.6 where B is a solid content of the coloring agent in the ink, and C is a solid content of the water-dispersible resin in the ink, a viscosity of the ink is 5 mPa·s to 20 mPa·s at 25° C., and a surface tension of the ink is 35 mN/m or less.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermoplastic resin composition containing 100 parts by mass of a mixture of a thermoplastic resin (A) and carbon nanotubes (B), the mixture comprising the component (A) in an amount of 20 to 99.95 mass % and the component (B) in an amount of 0.05 to 20 mass %; a flame retardant (C) in an amount of 0.05 to 30 parts by mass; and a polyfluoroolefin resin in an amount of 0 to 2 parts by mass. The flame retardant is preferably a phosphorus compound, and the thermoplastic resin preferably contains, as a component, an aromatic polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer.

Abstract: A process comprising polymerizing at least one fluorinated monomer in an aqueous medium containing initiator and polymerization agent to form an aqueous dispersion of particles of fluoropolymer, the polymerization agent comprising: fluoropolyether acid or salt thereof having a number average molecular weight of at least about 800 g/mol; and fluorosurfactant having the formula: [R1—On-L-A?]Y+ wherein: R1 is a linear or branched partially or fully fluorinated aliphatic group which may contain ether linkages; n is 0 or 1; L is a linear or branched alkylene group which may be nonfluorinated, partially fluorinated or fully fluorinated and which may contain ether linkages; A? is an anionic group selected from the group consisting of carboxylate, sulfonate, sulfonamide anion, and phosphonate; and Y+ is hydrogen, ammonium or alkali metal cation; with the proviso that the chain length of R1—On-L- is not greater than 6 atoms.

Abstract: In a polycarbonate resin composition containing a polycarbonate resin and a polycarbosilane compound, the use of the polycarbosilane compound modifies the surface properties of the polycarbonate resin composition without adversely affecting the intrinsic characteristics of the polycarbonate resin, such as transparency, heat resistance, and mechanical properties, e.g., impact resistance. A polycarbonate resin composition containing 100 parts by mass of a polycarbonate resin, 0.001 to 1 part by mass of a metal salt compound, and 0.005 to 5 parts by mass of a polycarbosilane compound has significantly improved flame resistance and high transparency and causes markedly reduced outgassing and mold fouling, without losing impact resistance and heat resistance.

Abstract: Compounds represented by formula (Rf-Q-X)s—Z. Each Rf is independently a partially fluorinated or fully fluorinated group selected from Rfa-(O)r—CHF—(CF2)n—; [Rfb-(O)tC(L)H—CF2—O]m—W—; CF3CFH—O—(CF2)p—; CF3—(O—CF2)z—; and CF3—O—(CF2)3—O—CF2—. Methods of reducing surface tension of a liquid, making foams, and treating a surface using the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are polymer particles composed of a terminally branched copolymer represented by the following general formula (1) and having a number average molecular weight of not more than 2.5×104, wherein, in the formula, A represents a polyolefin chain; R1 and R2 each represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and at least one of R1 and R2 is a hydrogen atom; and X1 and X2 may be the same or different, and each a linear or branched polyalkylene glycol group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flame-retardant compositions containing: A. 65 to 99.998 wt. % polycarbonate, B. 0.001 to 1 wt. % of an organic flame-retardant salt selected from the group consisting of alkali and alkaline-earth salts of aliphatic and aromatic sulfonic acid, sulfonamide and sulfonimide derivatives and mixtures thereof, and C. 0.001 to 1 wt. % of one or more bromine-containing flame-retardant additives, characterised in that that the overall composition contains 100 ppm to 1000 ppm bromine.

Abstract: A resin composition which is excellent in appearance, impact strength, hydrolysis resistance and drip prevention properties. The resin composition comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate resin (component A), (B) 0.01 to 6 parts by weight of a polymer mixture (component B) obtained by suspension polymerizing a styrene monomer, a maleic anhydride monomer and an acrylic monomer in the presence of polytetrafluoroethylene particles, and (C) 0.01 to 30 parts by weight of a flame retardant (component C).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame-retardant, optically clear thermoplastic molding composition. The composition contains a A) about 60 pbw to about 97 pbw of a polycarbonate, B) about 1 pbw to about 20 pbw of bromine-substituted oligocarbonate, C) about 1 pbw to about 20 pbw of a phosphorus-containing compound and D) about 0.01 pbw to about 1 pbw of at least one alkali or alkaline-earth salt of perfluoroalkane sulfonic acid and optionally E) about 0.01 to about 1 pbw of a phosphite antioxidant/stabilizer. In accordance with UL-94 standard the flame-retardant, optically clear thermoplastic molding composition is rated 5VA at 3.00 mm and V-0 at 2.3 mm, more preferably V-0 at 1.5 mm according to UL-94.

Abstract: Described herein is a thermoplastic composition comprising a polycarbonate, a mineral filler, inorganic acid or acid salt, an anti-drip agent, and a flame retardant comprising a perfluoroalkyl sulfonate salt or a combination of an aromatic phosphate ester and a polycarbonate-siloxane block copolymer.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition that releases upon burning a limited amount of smoke is disclosed. The composition includes 95 to 60 percent aromatic (co)polycarbonate, 5 to 40 percent bromine-substituted oligocarbonate, and 0.04 to 0.2 percent alkali or alkaline-earth salt of perfluoroalkane sulfonic acid, the percents all occurrences being relative to the weight of the composition.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions comprising surfactant represented by a formula selected from the group consisting of: [Rf—(O)t—CHF—(CF2)n—COO?]iXi+; {[Rf—(O)t—CQH—CF2—O]m—R—COO?}iXi+; {[Rf—(O)t—CQH—CF2—O]m—R—SO3?)i, Xi+; and [CF3CFH—O—(CF2)p—COO?]iXi+; wherein Rf represents a partially or fully fluorinated aliphatic group optionally interrupted with at least one oxygen atom; Q is selected from the group consisting of F and CF3; R is selected from the group consisting of alkylene and arylene; X1+ represents a cation having a valence i, wherein i is 1, 2 or 3; t is O or 1; m is 1, 2, or 3; n is O or 1; and p is an integer from 1 to 6. In some aspects, the aqueous composition comprises a non-fluorinated polymer and is essentially free of fluoropolymers. In another aspect, the aqueous composition has a pH of greater than 11. In another aspect, the aqueous composition has a pH of at least 8 and is essentially free of fluorinated olefins.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame retardant composition, wherein a combination of selected flame retardants, particularly potassium perfluorobutane sulphonate, with fluorocarbon or siloxane terminated polycarbonates is present in a polycarbonate substrate. The combination improves the light transparency of polycarbonates.

Abstract: A flame retardant polycarbonate resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin (A), 0.01 to 3 parts by weight of silsesquioxane (B), 0.005 to 1.0 part by weight of an organic metal salt compound (C) and 0.01 to 3 parts by weight of a fibril-forming type fluorinated polymer (D), wherein said silsesquioxane (B) is characterized by a specific structure (a triangular cone shape). The flame retardant polycarbonate resin composition of the present invention can achieve a high degree of flame retardance even in thin-walled molded products without generating a gas containing chlorine or bromine during combustion originating from a chlorine type or bromine type flame retardant since said flame retardant is not used. Therefore, the flame retardant polycarbonate resin composition of the present invention can ideally be used in housings and parts for electrical, electronic, ITE and the like products, and its industrial utility value is extremely high.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of producing a fluoropolymer aqueous dispersion by which the fluorine-containing emulsifier contained in the fluoropolymer aqueous dispersion as obtained after polymerization can be efficiently removed as well as a fluoropolymer aqueous dispersion low in fluorine-containing emulsifier concentration. The present invention is a method of producing a fluoropolymer aqueous dispersion which comprises carrying out a concentration treatment comprising a concentration operation of a pretreatment fluoropolymer aqueous dispersion, wherein the pretreatment fluoropolymer aqueous dispersion is obtained by carrying out a polymerization in an aqueous medium in the presence of a fluorine-containing surfactant (A), the fluorine-containing surfactant (A) is a fluorine-containing surfactant having an octanol/water partition coefficient of 1.5 to 3.5.

Abstract: To provide a resin composition comprising an aromatic polycarbonate resin and having excellent appearance, impact strength, thermal stability, hydrolysis resistance, and flame retardancy. The present invention relates to a resin composition comprising (A) 75 to 99.98 wt % of an aromatic polycarbonate resin (component A), (B) 0.01 to 5 wt % of a mixture of polytetrafluoroethylene particles and an organic polymer (component B) and (C) 0.01 to 20 wt % of a flame retardant (component C), wherein the sodium metal ion content of the component B (excluding sodium metal ion contained in the polytetrafluoroethylene particles) is 10 ppm or less, and molded articles therefrom.

Abstract: Processes for preparing polyestercarbonates are disclosed. The processes allow for the consistent incorporation of adipic acid into a polymer generated from a dihydroxy compound, such as bisphenol-A, at levels greater than 99%. The polyestercarbonates so produced, as well as articles formed from the polyestercarbonates, are also disclosed herein.

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 present invention provides a method of producing a fluoropolymer aqueous dispersion by which the fluorine-containing emulsifier contained in the fluoropolymer aqueous dispersion as obtained after polymerization can be efficiently removed as well as a fluoropolymer aqueous dispersion low in fluorine-containing emulsifier concentration. The present invention is a method of producing a fluoropolymer aqueous dispersion which comprises carrying out a concentration treatment comprising a concentration operation of a pretreatment fluoropolymer aqueous dispersion, wherein the pretreatment fluoropolymer aqueous dispersion is obtained by carrying out a polymerization in an aqueous medium in the presence of a fluorine-containing surfactant (A), the fluorine-containing surfactant (A) is a fluorine-containing surfactant having an octanol/water partition coefficient of 1.5 to 3.5.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition that releases upon burning a limited amount of smoke is disclosed. The composition includes 95 to 60 percent aromatic (co)polycarbonate, 5 to 40 percent bromine-substituted oligocarbonate, and 0.04 to 0.2 percent alkali or alkaline-earth salt of perfluoroalkane sulfonic acid, the percents all occurrences being relative to the weight of the composition.