Abstract: The invention relates to novel compositions comprising an admixture of (a) a semi-crystalline, thermoplastic poly(arylene ether ketone) having a crystalline melting point above about 320.degree. C. and (b) a substantially non-crystalline fluorocarbon polymer capable of withstanding temperature above about 320.degree. C. for at least about 5 minutes without substantial degradation, said fluorocarbon polymer comprising a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene wherein the tetrafluoroethylene content of the copolymer is about 5 to about 85% by weight based on the weight of the copolymer, said composition being capable of being melt processed at a temperature above the crystalline melting point of the poly(arylene ether ketone). The compositions exhibit high temperature processability, resistance to solvents, and improved dielectric properties. The compositions can be further used as substrate coatings or formed into articles.

Abstract: Thermoplastic moulding compositions containing:A. 1-99 parts by weight of an aromatic thermoplastic polycarbonate or several aromatic thermoplastic polycarbonates andB. 1-99 parts by weight of a thermoplastic compolymer of 30-40 parts by weight of .alpha.-methylstyrene, 50-60 parts by weight of methyl methacrylate and 5-15 parts by weight of acrylonitrile.

Abstract: Miscible blends of solids, non-crosslinked polymers are disclosed. The blends comprise from 2 to 95 parts by weight of a water-insoluble, hydrophobic polymer and, correspondingly from 98 to 5 parts by weight of a hydrophilic polymer. The blends are capable of absorbing at least their own weight in water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flame-retarding moulding compositions which are based on thermoplastic polycarbonates, copolymers of styrenes and maleic anhydride, phosphorus compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## tetrafluoroethylene polymers, small amounts of graft polymers and optionally halogen compounds and which in addition can contain stabilizers, pigments, flow agents, release agents and/or antistatics, and to a process for their preparation.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials contain, as essential components,(A) from 10 to 89% by weight of a blend of(A.sub.1) from 20 to 98% by weight, based on (A.sub.1)+(A.sub.2), of a polyester of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid and an aliphatic dihydroxy compound and(A.sub.2) from 2 to 80% by weight, based on (A.sub.1)+(A.sub.2), of a polyester of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid and an aromatic dihydroxy compound of the formula I ##STR1## or its C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or halogen derivative substituted in the nucleus, where Z is an alkylene or cycloalkylene group of not more than 8 carbon atoms, an arylene group of not more than 12 carbon atoms, --O--, --S--, ##STR2## or a chemical bond and m is 0 or 1, (B) from 10 to 89% by weight of a polycarbonate and(C) from 1 to 30% by weight of a rubber toughener having a glass transition temperature of less than -30.degree. C.

Abstract: Copolycarbonates are prepared by ring-opening cyclic polycarbonate oligomers with various nucleophilic polymers. The latter include "living" anionic vinyl polymers; polymers such as polyphenylene ethers or hydroxyaryl-terminated polyimides which contain deprotonated hydroxy or carboxy groups; polymers containing neutral nucleophilic moieties, such as secondary amine-terminated polyimides, polyethersulfones and polyetherketones; and anionic polymers of ring-opened compounds such as cyclic polysiloxanes, lactams and lactones.

Abstract: The present invention is related to polycarbonate molding compositions containing a co-precipitate of a polycarbonate resin and a fluoropolymer. This co-precipitate was found to be suitable as an additive for polycarbonate resins because it offers improved dispersibility with the resin and good flammability performance as well as aesthetic characteristics. The co-precipitate is prepared by first mixing an aqueous dispersion of a fluoropolymer with a polycarbonate solution and then precipitating both using a suitable precipitation agent. After isolation washing and drying the co-precipitate of the invention is suitable for incorporation in a polycarbonate resin optionally with known flame retarding agents. Molded parts prepared from the compositions of the invention are characterized by their improved homogeneity and flame retardance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flame-retarding, thermoplastic polycarbonate moulding materials of high impact strength consisting of halogen-containing polycarbonates, copolymers formed from styrenes and (meth)acrylonitrile, phosphorus compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## tetrafluoroethylene polymers and small amounts of graft polymers and, if appropriate, effective amounts of stabilizers, pigments, lubricants, mould release agents and/or antistatic agents, and to a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: Polymeric blends containing 20-80% by weight of a modified vinyl-aromatic polymer containing from 5 to 15% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated nitrile, and 80-20% by weight of at least one resin containing aromatic groups selected from aromatic polycarbonates and crystalline aromatic polyesters.

Abstract: Transparent, thermoplastically processible polymer mixtures comprised of:(A) Polycarbonates, particularly bisphenol A polycarbonates; and(B) Copolymers of methyl methacrylate and monosubstituted (meth)acrylamides, the latter present in the amount of 5-25 wt. %, wherein the substituent on the amide nitrogen is a cyclic organic group having an aliphatic, aromatic, or heterocyclic structure, which has no appreciable absorption capability for visible light as far as the UV wavelength of 340 nm.

Abstract: Fluoropolymer alloys made of melt fabricatable extra-high-molecular weight fluorinated ethylene-propylene copolymer (EHMW-FEP) and one or more other polymers. In fluoropolymer alloys made of EHMW-FEP and polytetrafluoroethylene, the weight percentage of the former is 0.1-99.9% and the latter is 99.9-0.1% respectively. The processes for preparing the fluoropolymer alloys are dried powder co-mill or wetted powder co-mill. Using the fluoropolymer alloys of this invention various kinds of articles have been fabricated by melt compression or cold compaction and sintering. These articles show a great improvement in creep property and also a prolonged service life in comparison with those made from ordinary polytetrafluoroethylene.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymer mixtures which comprise an aromatic polycarbonate and a rubber-modified polystyrene. The polystyrene used is characterized by a particular structure: a polystyrene matrix having dispersed therein rubber-like particles with a capsule morphology and an average particle size from 0.2 to 0.6 micrometers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a biaxially or multi-axially oriented, heat set film, which has on its surface numerous unevenesses, which comprise indentations around a protrusion. The protrusions comprise crosslinked or hardened organic particles having an average particle size of from 0.01 to 5.0 microns and having a narrow particle size distribution. The film surface has a mean surface roughness value Ra of from 0.005 to 0.10 micron.

Abstract: Clear, transparent, single phase blends of polycarbonate and a polyalkyl methacrylate in which the alkyl radical contains from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, and in which the polycarbonate and the polyalkyl methacrylate are miscible in all proportions are obtained. Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is the preferred polyalkyl methacrylate. These blends may be prepared by dissolving the two polymers in a mutual solvent having a boiling point of at least about 30.degree. C. and evaporating the solvent at a temperature of from about 30.degree. C. to the boiling point of the solvent. The preferred evaporation temperatures are from about 45.degree. C. to the boiling point of the solvent. This is in contrast to presently known PC/PMMA blends, which are miscible only when the content is nearly all PC or nearly all PMMA. Preferred blends according to this invention contain from 10 to 80 percent by weight of PC and conversely 90 to 20 percent by weight of PMMA. The single phase blends are moldable and transparent.

Abstract: Thermoplastically moldable polycarbonate resins are improved by the blending therewith a thermoplastically moldable polyurethane characterized by high impact resistance, high flexural modulus, and a heat deflection temperature of at least 50.degree. C. at 18.6 Kg/cm.sup.2. Impact modifiers can also be present.

Abstract: Resin bearing material consists essentially of at least one thermoplastic resin material selected from the group consisting of polyacetal, polyamide, polycarbonate, polyphenylene sulfide, polyethylene terephthalate, and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, and of aromatic group, polyamide fiber, and is produced by the steps comprising kneading and extruding said at least one thermoplastic resin material and the cutting the extruded material.The sliding characteristics are superior to the conventional oleo-bearing materials containing the carbon fiber, and glass fiber.

Abstract: A composition comprisinga. a major amount of an aromatic carbonate polymer;b. a minor amount of an aromatic carbonate polymer impact modifying composition comprising(i) a linear, sequential, or radial teleblock copolymer resin of a vinyl aromatic compound (A).sub.n and (A').sub.n and an olefinic elastomer (B), of the A--B--A'; A--(B--A--B).sub.n --A; A(--BA).sub.n B; B(A).sub.4 B; B(A).sub.4 ; or B((AB).sub.n B).sub.4 type, wherein n is an integer of from 1 to 10;(ii) an olefin alkylacrylate wherein the alkyl is one to six carbon atoms and the olefin is two to about five carbon atoms, inclusive, the olefin being from about 55 to 75 weight percent and the alkylacrylate from about 25 to 45 weight percent of the olefin alkylacrylate, said olefin alkylacrylate bringing about increased resistance of the composition comprising a and b to environmental stress crazing and cracking caused by gasoline.

Abstract: A composition comprising an admixture of:(a) at least one high molecular weight aromatic carbonate resin; and(b) an impact modifying, gasoline solvent resistant effective amount of an ethylene alkylacrylate wherein alkyl is from one to six carbon atoms, inclusive, and the ethylene is from about 55 to 75 weight percent aand the alkylacrylate is from about 25 to 45 weight percent, based on the ethylene alkylacrylate polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multicomponent resin composition which is essentially a blend of three polymers, each of which may be a copolymer, and undergoes a change in light transmittance and color with temperature. The first and second polymers are chosen in combination such that a blend thereof exhibits a phase diagram in which a lower critical solution temperature appears, and the third polymer is one which has mutual solubility, at least partially, with either or both of the first and second polymers. For example, polymethyl methacrylate and a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoroacetone, as the first and second polymers, and polyvinyl acetate are blended together. The phase separation temperature or coloring temperature of the multicomponent resin composition depends on the amount of the third polymer, and opacifying and coloring of the resin composition caused by heating become irreversible by cooling when the amount of the third polymer is sufficient.

Abstract: An aromatic carbonate resin comprised of:(i) at least one recurring structural unit represented by the formula ##STR1## (ii) at least one recurring structural unit selected from structural units represented by the formulae ##STR2## wherein R is independently selected from halogen, monovalent hydrocarbon, and monovalent hydrocarbonoxy radicals;W is selected from divalent hydrocarbon radicals, --O--, --S--, --S--S--, ##STR3## A is a divalent residue of at least one conjugated alkadiene and has a weight average molecular weight of at least about 600,m is independently selected from integers having a value of from 0 to 4, andb is either zero or one.The carbonate resin contains an amount of (ii) at least effective to improve the impact properties thereof.

Abstract: A composition comprising(a) a major quantity of aromatic polycarbonate;(b) a minor amount of a polyalkylene terephthalate wherein the alkylene group is from 2 to about 10 carbon atoms, and is present in such quantities so as to substantially reduce the DTUL of the polycarbonate;(c) an effective amount of a combination of impact modifier and gloss suppressant selected from an olefin diene copolymer and an acrylonitrile-butadiene-alkenylaromatic copolymer; and(d) an effective amount of flame retardant system to maintain a VO rating for a 1.6 mm sample under UL 94 test conditions wherein the overall composition has a DTUL in .degree.C. of less than or equal to 115.degree. C., a 3.2 mm Notched Izod impact resistance in kilograms f-cm per cm of at least about 10, a surface gloss as measured with a Hunter Lab's gloss meter at 60.degree. reflection of less than or equal to about 80 and a VO rating for a 1.6 mm sample under UL test conditions.

Abstract: This invention relates to moldable polycarbonate compositions and in particular to moldable polycarbonates which have ordered, alternating repeating units derived from bis-(3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)sulfone (TMBS) and 2,2-bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane (Bisphenol A) dihaloformate, or ordered, alternating repeating units derived from bis-(3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) sulfone (TMBS) dihaloformate and a bisphenol compound such as 2,2-bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane (Bisphenol A). Such polycarbonate exhibit improved hydrolytic stability and also excellent processability in molding applications.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition having excellent physical properties such as heat resistance and impact resistance and being improved in resistance to heat decomposition which comprises:(A) an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid anhydride polymer produced by polymerization of (a-1) at least one unsaturated dicarboxylic acid anhydride and (a-2) at least one of aromatic vinyl compounds, unsaturated nitrile compounds and unsaturated carboxylic acid esters in the presence or absence of (a-3) at least one rubbery material,(B) a polycarbonate resin,(C) a modified olefin polymer, and optionally(D) a rubber-reinforced resin produced by polymerizing (d-1) at least one of aromatic vinyl compounds, unsaturated nitrile compounds and unsaturated carboxylic acid esters in the presence of (d-2) a rubber polymer.

Abstract: Polyestercarbonate compositions having superior environmental stress crack resistance are obtained by blending with up to about 12 weight percent of a polymer of 4-methyl-1-pentene.

Abstract: A molding composition containing a compatible blend of (i) a polycarbonate having repeating units derived from bis-(3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)sulfone (TMBS), optionally a dihydric phenol such as 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane (Bisphenol A) and a carbonate precursor, and (ii) a vinyl chloride derived polymer.

Abstract: Moulding compounds consisting of a mixture of (A) from 99.99 to 60 parts, by weight, of a polyoxymethylene; (B) from 0 to 40 parts, by weight, of an elastomer having a softening temperature below the crystallite melting point of polyoxymethylene (A) and a freezing point below 0.degree. C.; and (C) from 0.01 to 40 parts, by weight, of an aliphatic, rubber-like, high molecular weight adipate-carbonate mixed ester.

Abstract: A process and a composition for preparing chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride) alloys containing aromatic polycarbonates, ethylene-based functional polymers, and impact modifiers is described. The alloys have good thermo-mechanical properties such as good dimensional stability under heat, good impact resistance, good ductility, and the like. Although the percent of chlorine of the chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride) is 57% or greater by weight, the alloys can be melt-processed at relatively low temperatures, that is approximately at 230.degree. C. or less.

Abstract: High molecular weight thermoplastic aromatic carbonate resin exhibiting improved impact properties comprised of the polymerized reaction products of:(i) at least one dihydric phenol;(ii) a carbonate precursor; and(iii) an amount effective to improve the impact properties of said resin of at least one polymer represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein A represents a divalent residue of at least one polymerized and partially hydrogenated conjugated alkadiene monomer and has a weight average molecular weight of at least about 600, and X is independently selected from halogen radicals.

Abstract: Ternary polymer blends contain (a) a polyetherimide, (b) a polycarbonate and (c) a minor amount of an acrylic rubber interpolymer composite. These blends are characterized by high impact strengths and advantageous processing temperatures.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition comprising a melt mixed product of (A) 70% to 98% by weight of at least one thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of polyamides, polyacetals, polyesters, and polycarbonates and (B) 30% to 2% by weight of ultra-high molecular weight polyolefin powder having an intrinsic viscosity [.eta.] of 10 dl/g or more, measured in decalin at 135.degree. C., and having an average particle size of 80 .mu.m or less and having a particle size distribution such that substantially all of the powder particles pass through a sieve having a sieve number of 100 and at least 20% by weight of the total powder particles pass through a sieve having a sieve number of 350.This thermoplastic resin composition has excellent abrasion resistance, excellent impact resistance, and a high critical PV value.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding composition of a polycarbonate and a linear low density polyethylene wherein a C.sub.4 -C.sub.7 alpha-olefin is the comonomer.

Abstract: A moldable and compatible blend of 5 to 95 weight percent polycarbonate comprising from about 20 weight percent to 100 weight percent of repeating units (I) having the formula ##STR1## and from 0 weight percent to about 80 weight percent of repeating units (II) having the formula ##STR2## in which the repeating units (I) and the repeating units (II) are connected by interbonding units (III) having the formula ##STR3## wherein Y is selected from alkyl groups of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, chlorine or bromine, each Z, independently, has a value of from 0 to 4 inclusive, n has a value of 0 or 1, and R.sub.1 is a divalent saturated or unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon radical, O, CO, SO.sub.2, S or a direct bond, with the proviso that when R.sub.1 is SO.sub.2 then repeating unit (II) is not the same as repeating unit (I), and 95 to 5 weight percent of a styrenic polymer.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition having excellent heat resistance, impact resistance, moldability and platability, which comprises:(i) from 10 to 90% by weight of a thermoplastic polycarbonate;(ii) from 10 to 90% by weight of a graft copolymer obtained by firstly polymerizing a monomer mixture comprising more than 30 and not more than 50% by weight of acrylonitrile and at least 50 and less than 70% by weight of styrene, as monomers for the first stage of graft polymerization, in the presence of a rubber-like polymer, and then polymerizing a monomer mixture comprising from 15 to 40% by weight of acrylonitrile and from 60 to 85% by weight of .alpha.

Abstract: An aromatic carbonate resin composition exhibiting improved wear resistance comprised of, in physical admixture:(i) at least one aromatic carbonate resin; and(ii) at least 6 weight percent, based on the total amounts of said aromatic carbonate resin and a partially fluorinated polyolefin present, of at least one partially fluorinated polyolefin.

Abstract: Novel block copolymers containing polyetherimide and polycarbonate segments are prepared from hydroxy terminated polyetherimide oligomers, a dihydric phenol and phosgene or a phosgene precursor. The segmented block copolymers exhibit improved toughness and are useful as engineering thermoplastics, alone, or in combination with other resins.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition which comprises 80 to 95 wt % of polycarbonate resin and 5 to 20 wt % of poly-p-methylstyrene. The thermoplastic resin composition is useful as a molding material for automotive parts, electric appliances, other industrial products and articles for daily use.

Abstract: Polycarbonate resin compositions are disclosed, comprising: (1) (A) a polycarbonate resin and (B) polyesterether elastomer, said elastomer composing of a bifunctional carboxylic acid component and a glycol component comprising polyalkylene glycol and ethylene glycol, or (2) the components (A) and (B), and (C) a rubber-like elastomer, or (3) the components (A) and (B), and (D) a polyester resin, or (4) the components (A), (B), (C) and (D). These compositions are excellent in solvent resistance and so forth, and further possess excellent physical and thermal properties characteristic of a polycarbonate resin. Thus the compositions are useful for use in production of industrial and electrical articles, such as a car bumper in the field of car industry.

Abstract: A serving tray suitable for institutional use and characterized by excellent physical and mechanical properties, including impact resistance and resistance to water spotting. The tray comprises a blend of a sulfone, styrene and a polycarbonate.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions which comprise (a) a poly(C.sub.2-6 alkylene terephthalate) resin and a major proportion of (b) an aromatic polycarbonate resin with (c) a polyolefin resin or an olefin copolymer, provide molded articles of improved impact resistance. In preferred embodiments, articles molded from the compositions possess improved impact resistance, lower specific gravity, good tensile strength, and improved resistance to distortion at elevated temperatures under load.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising:(i) a blend of at least one aromatic carbonate resin and at least one grafted derivative of an ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer; and(ii) an amount at least effective to improve the impact properties and resistance to organic solvents of said blend of at least one polymer selected from(a) a polyolefin,(b) an olefin-acrylate or methacrylate copolymer, or(c) at least one selectively hydrogenated linear, sequential or radial teleblock copolymer of a vinyl aromatic compound and an olefin elastomer.

Abstract: A glass free copolyester-carbonate composition exhibiting improved resistance to mild organic solvents comprising, in admixture:(i) at least one high molecular weight thermoplastic aromatic copolyester-carbonate resin containing from about 25 to about 90 mole percent ester bonds;(ii) at least one amorphous polyester resin containing the reaction products of(a) at least one polyol selected form 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol or a mixture of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol and ethylene glycol, and(b) at least one aromatic dicarboxylic acid or its ester forming reactive derivative selected from isophthalic acid, terephathalic acid, or mixtures thereof; and(iii) at least one polymer selected from(a) an olefin acrylate copolymer,(b) a polyolefin, and(c) an olefin diene terpolymer;components (ii) and (iii) being present in amounts at least effective to impart to said composition a resistance to mild organic solvents greater than that possessed by said copolyester-carbonate resin.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermoplastic moulding compounds free from nitrile groups, containing a mixture of randomly structured copolymers containing methyl methacrylate, maleic acid anhydride and aromatic vinyl compounds, aromatic polycarbonate resins and an elastomer grafted with methyl methacrylate.

Abstract: Flame retardant polyetherimide/polycarbonate blend are prepared by incorporating therein a flame retarding modifier therefor selected from the group consisting of brominated polystyrenes and a mixture thereof with an acrylic rubber composite interpolymer.

Abstract: A composition comprisinga. a major amount of an aromatic polycarbonate;b. a minor quantity of a polyester selected from polyalkylene terephthalate and polycycloalkylene terephthalate, isophthalate or a mixture of the two acids;c. a minor quantity of an elastomeric acrylate copolymer with a second order transition temperature, Tg, of less than -10.degree. C. and phenoxy resin effective to significantly maintain the impact strength and ductility at break after exposing a stressed part to brake fluid comprising alcohols and ethers.

Abstract: Resinous composition exhibiting improved impact strength consisting essentially of, in physical admixture:(i) a blend containing(a) at least one aromatic carbonate polymer, and(b) at least one amorphous copolyester resin; and(ii) an amount at least effective to improve the impact strength of said blend of at least one olefin diene terpolymer.

Abstract: A resinous composition exhibiting improved thick section impact strength and improved resistance to organic solvents comprising, in physical admixture:(i) a blend containing at least one aromatic carbonate resin and at least one grafted derivative of an ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer; and(ii) an amount effective to improve the thick section impact strength and resistance to organic solvents of said blend of at least one ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermoplastic moulding compounds which are free from nitrile groups, obtained from randomly structured aromatic vinyl copolymers containing N-phenyl- or methyl-maleimide, aromatic polycarbonate resins and an elastomer grafted with methyl methacrylate.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymer mixtures which comprise an aromatic polycarbonate resin, a block copolymer, and a graft copolymer. The polymer mixtures according to the invention have a good impact strength, in particular at low temperatures, and do not show any delamination phenomena when injection molded.

Abstract: Described herein are blends comprising a polyarylate and a poly(ester carbonate). These blends have improved light transmission, lower haze, and good mechanical properties.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition having toughness, high thermal deformation resistance, and good flowability which comprises a copolymer of .alpha.-methylstyrene and acrylonitrile, and/or vinyl monomer; a copolymer of diene olefin rubber grafted with methacrylic alkyl ester, vinyl aromatic compound, and/or vinyl cyanide; and polycarbonate.