Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic composition comprising at least one aromatic polycarbonate, talc, at least one anhydride-modified alpha-olefin polymer, at least one organic flame retardant selected from: fluoropolymer-containing anti-drip agents, fluorinated sulfonic acid salts, organic phosphoric acid esters, phosphazenes or mixtures of at least two of the abovementioned agents and barium sulfate. The invention further relates to a production process for such a composition and to a molded article producible from this composition. The composition contains barium sulfate in an amount of ?3% by weight based on the total weight of the composition. ?5% by weight is preferred.

Abstract: Provided is a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer including polycarbonate blocks (A-1) each formed of a specific repeating unit and polyorganosiloxane blocks (A-2) each containing a specific repeating unit, wherein the polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer satisfies the following expression (F1a): 15?wM1??(F1a) wherein wM1 represents the average content of the polyorganosiloxane blocks (A-2) in polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymers each having a molecular weight determined by using a polycarbonate as a conversion reference of from 56,000 or more to 200,000 or less among polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymers obtained through the separation of the polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer by gel permeation chromatography.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a copolycarbonate and a molded article comprising the same. The copolycarbonates according to the present invention has a structure in which a specific siloxane compound is introduced in a main chain of the polycarbonate, and has effects of improving impact strength at room temperature, impact strength at low temperature, and melt index properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is a copolycarbonate including aromatic polycarbonate-based repeating units represented by Chemical Formula 1 and Chemical Formula 2; and aromatic polycarbonate-based repeating units having siloxane bonds represented by Chemical Formula 3 and Chemical Formula 4: copolycarbonate provides improved impact strength at low-temperature, improved YI (yellow index), and improved melt index simultaneously.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are indane bisphenol monomer units, and polymers derived from such monomer units. Also disclosed herein are blends including such polymers, articles made from such polymers and blends, methods of using such monomers, polymers, and blends, and processes for preparing such monomers, polymers, and blends.

Abstract: A laser composition comprises a combination of: (a) from more than 45 to less than 94 weight percent of a crystalline or semi-crystalline thermoplastic polyester component selected from poly(butylene terephthalate), poly(ethylene terephthalate), poly(butylene terephthalate) copolymers poly(ethylene terephthalate) copolymers, and combinations thereof; (b) from greater than 6 to less than 25 weight percent of an amorphous thermoplastic poly(ester) copolymer, poly(ester-carbonate), or combination thereof; (c) optionally, from 1 to 30 weight percent of a filler; and (d) optionally, from 0.01 to 5 weight percent of an antioxidant, mold release agent, colorant, stabilizer, or a combination thereof; wherein an article having a 2 mm thickness and molded from the composition has (i) a near infrared transmission at 960 nanometers of greater than 30 percent and (ii) a Vicat softening temperature of at least 170° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to (co)polycarbonate compositions and molding compositions which feature improved optical properties, good flowability, and high heat resistance.

Abstract: Provided are a polycarbonate resin composition which does not contain halogen and phosphorus as a flame retardant component and which is excellent in a fluidity while maintaining a flame resistance, a heat resistance and an impact resistance and a molded article thereof.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to new compounds of the formula I R1 and R2 are each independently of the other a fluorine containing group, R3 and R4 are each independently of the other hydrogen, a fluorine containing group, C1-C12alkyl, phenyl or R4, together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded, form a C5-C8-cycloalkylidene ring that is unsubstituted or substituted by from 1 to 3 C1-C4alkyl groups; R5, R6, R7 and R8 are each independently of the other hydrogen, C1-C12alkyl or C3-C12alkenyl, X1 and X2 are each independently of the other a direct bond or C1-C12alkylene, m is 1 to 10,000, and n is 0 to 10,000. These new compounds of the formula I are useful as reducers of surface energy for organic materials such as polycarbonates, polyesters or polyketones or their mixtures, blends or alloys.

Abstract: A polycarbonate-polyester block copolymer includes a polycarbonate block and a polyester block, each having specific structures. The block copolymer can be prepared, at least in part, from renewable feedstocks. In some forms, the block copolymer includes biodegradable segments that facilitate structural breakdown of objects molded from the block copolymer. Methods of preparing the block copolymer are described as are compositions that include it and articles prepared from it.

Abstract: Branched polyarylene polymers are provided comprising monovalent endcappers, divalent linear units, and polyvalent branching units. The composition of the polymers is controlled by adjusting the ratio of the three types of monomers.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for producing branched polycarbonate providing for optimum utilization of the branching agent. It was surprisingly found that adding at least a portion of the coupling catalyst to the polymerization at a point during the oligomerization in the reaction results in a higher degree of branching and improved rheological properties.

Abstract: This invention is related to a production method of a branched polymer which comprises polymerizing a macromonomer [I], said macromonomer [I] being a vinyl polymer obtainable by radical polymerization and terminally having one polymerizable carbon—carbon double bond-containing group per molecule. Furthermore, by producing the macromonomer by living radical polymerization, in particular atom transfer radical polymerization, it becomes possible to produce the above polymers or gels having well controlled side chain molecular weights.

Abstract: A polycarbonate is provided which contains residues of a dihydric phenol, at least one comonomer of a siloxane functional bisphenol, optionally, a branching agent and optionally, a flame retardant. Further embodiments of the present invention includes a method for producing a flame retardant polycarbonate.

Abstract: Disclosed is an article for the optical storage of data having low birefringence prepared from a mixture of a polycarbonate and a cycloaliphatic polyester. The article may optionally have stabilization and mold release additives that retain transparency, color and processability.

Abstract: Thermoplastically processable thermotropic molding compounds of thermotropic polycondensates and 0.05 to 5% by weight functionalized polymers, such as for example functionalized polybutadiene oils, polyethylene or polypropylene.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process of atom (or group) transfer radical polymerization for the synthesis of novel homopolymer or a block or graft copolymer, optionally containing at least one polar group, with well defined molecular architecture and narrow polydispersity index, in the presence of an initiating system comprising (i) an initiator having a radically transferrable atom or group, (ii) a transition metal compound, and (iii) a ligand; the present invention is also directed to the synthesis of a macromolecule having at least two halogen groups which can be used as a macroinitiator component (i) to subsequently form a block or graft copolymer by an atom or group transfer radical polymerization process; the present invention is also directed to a process of atom or group transfer radical polymerization for the synthesis of a branched or hyperbranched polymer; in addition, the present invention is directed to a process of atom or group transfer radical polymerization for the synthesis of a ma

Abstract: Blends ofA) 80 to 99 wt. % of high molecular weight, thermoplastic, aromatic polycarbonate with a molecular weight M.sub.w (weight average) of at least 10,000, which contains bifunctional carbonate structural units of the formula (I), ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 mutually independently mean hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl, preferably phenyl, and C.sub.7 -C.sub.12 aralkyl,m means an integer from 4 to 7, preferably 4 or 5,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 individually selectably for each X, mutually independently mean hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl andX means carbon,providing that on at least one atom X, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 simultaneously mean alkyl,B) 1 to 20 wt. % of a terpolymer prepared from 60 to 70 wt. % of ethylene, 37 to 20 wt. % of an acrylic acid ester of a C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alcohol and 3 to 10 wt. % of a monomer with epoxy groups.

Abstract: Mixtures ofA) 75 to 99.5 wt. % of a high molecular weight, thermoplastic, aromatic polycarbonate with a molecular weight M.sub.w (weight average) of at least 10,000 which contains bifunctional carbonate structural units of the formula (I), ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, independently of each other, represent hydrogen, halogen, preferably chlorine or bromine, or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 -aryl, preferably phenyl, or C.sub.7 -C.sub.12 -aralkyl, preferably phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, in particular a benzyl group,m is an integer from 4 to 7, preferably 4 or 5,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 can be selected separately for each X and, independently of each other, represent hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl group andX represents carbon,with the proviso that R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 simultaneously represent an alkyl group on at least one X atom.B) 0.5 to 15 wt.

Abstract: Improved flow copolycarbonate compositions are provided containing resorcinol repeat units and containing styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers. The compositions may additionally comprise a rubbery polymer and an inorganic filler, such as glass fibers.

Abstract: The invention relates to mixtures of special polyesters and/or special polyester carbonates with amorphous thermoplastics and/or with partly crystalline thermoplastics and/or with rubbers and/or with graft polymers useful for molding articles.

Abstract: A blend of polycarbonate and a substantially linear ethylene polymer which has a desirable balance of impact and solvent resistance properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer mixture which comprises an aromatic polycarbonate, a styrene-containing copolymer and/or a styrene-containing graft polymer and a given type of polysiloxane-polycarbonate block copolymer. It has been found that the use of this given type of polysiloxane-polycarbonate block copolymer leads to a polymer mixture having improved impact strength properties. The polysiloxane-polycarbonate block copolymer used is built up from(a) 1-50% by weight of polysiloxane blocks of formula II and(b) 50-99% by weight of polycarbonate blocks of formula III, wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 each independently of each other represent a hydrogen atom, a hydrocarbyl or a halogenated hydrocarbyl, D is an integer from 5-140, Y is a hydrogen atom or an alkoxy, and wherein A is a bivalent hydrocarbon group having 1-15 carbon atoms, which bivalent hydrocarbon group may be substituted, is an --S--; an --S--S--; an --S--(O)--; an --S(O).sub.

Abstract: The invention provides a low gloss polymer blend comprising an aromatic carbonate without reactive groups, a polymer or copolymer having a reactive epoxygroup and an aromatic carbonate polymer or copolymer having a reactive group which react with the epoxy group. Optionally, the composition may contain further usual compounds, such as polymeric materials which are normally used to modify the mechanical properties of polycarbonate, particularly rubbery or non-rubbery polymeric materials containing units of a styrene; also additives like colorants, flame retarding agents may be routinely incorporated.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition which comprises (a) a polycarbonate containing a repeating unit (I) derived from tetrahalogenobisphenol A and a repeating unit (II) derived from bisphenol A and trihalogenophenoxy groups bonded at the terminals, and (b) at least one thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of (i) a polyamide resin selected from the group consisting of nylon 6 and nylon 6,6, (ii) a thermoplastic polyester selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate and polybutylene terephthalate and (iii) a polyolefin. The polycarbonate resin composition has desirable physical properties including desirable mechanical properties, moldability, heat resistance, flame retardance, thermostability, rigidity, impact resistance, solvent resistance, and fluidity, and can be used to make parts for automobiles, home electric appliances, and office automation appliances.

Abstract: The mixtures according to the present invention of polyalkylene terephthalates, certain new polycarbonates and/or polyester-carbonates and elastomers have a particularly favourable low temperature strength/heat distortion point relationship compared with conventional moulding compositions containing known polycarbonates. The mixtures are used for the production of, in particular, shaped articles.

Abstract: Bisphenol A polycarbonate containing at least 15 mole % of fluorinated bisphenol monomer units such as 2,2-bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl) hexafluoropropane (6F-Bisphenol A) can be blended with polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) to form thermodynamically miscible, transparent, single phase blends at all compositions.

Abstract: Bisphenol A polycarbonate containing at least 15 mole % of 2,2-bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)hexafluoropropane (6F-Bisphenol A) can be blended with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) to form a thermodynamically miscible, transparent, single phase blend at all compositions. Such blends are flame resistant as well as resistant to attack by acids, bases and many organic solvents.

Abstract: Compositions containing A) a copolymer based on at least one 1,3-diene and at least one polar, ethylenically unsaturated comonomer and B) a phenol-terminated polyurethane, polyurea or polyurea-urethane of the formula I ##STR1## in which m is 1 or 2, n is 2 to 6, R.sup.1 is the n-valent radical of an elastomeric prepolymer which is soluble or dispersible in epoxide resins, X and Y independently of one another are --O-- or --NR.sup.3 --, it being necessary for one of these groups to be --NR.sup.3 --, R.sup.2 is an m+1-valent radical of a polyphenol or aminophenol after the removal of the phenolic hydroxy group(s) or the amino group or both the amino group and the phenolic hydroxyl group, respectively, and R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or phenyl, are described.Compounds containing the components A) and B) as well as an epoxide resin C) are also described.The cured products are distinguished by a high peel strength and high resistance to crack propagation.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymer compositions comprising an aromatic polycarbonate, an aromatic polycarbonate with acid or ester functionality, a styrene based polymer and a styrene polymer with oxazoline groups.The polymer composition of the invention is suitable for molding objects with a mat surface.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition comprising (a) 100 parts by weight of thermoplastic copolycarbonate comprising 0.1 to 50% by weight of structural unit of the following general formula (1) and 99.9 to 50% by weight of structural unit of the following general formula (2): ##STR1## and (b) 0.1 to 30 parts by weight of electroconductive carbon black can produce a molding product having good mechanical properties and surface smoothness with good moldability.

Abstract: A blended composition containing polycarbonate and polyester and/or an acrylate polymer, modified with poly(tetrafluoroethylene), an organophosphorous compound and an aromatic halogenated carbonate oligomer to obtain ignition resistance properties, and, optionally, an elastomeric impact modifier.

Abstract: The improved resin composition comprises:(A) a melt-workable liquid-crystal polyester resin obtained by polymerizing components selected from the group consisting of a dicarboxylic acid represented by the general formula (a) HOOC--R.sub.1 --COOH, a diol represented by the general formula (b) HO--R.sup.2 --OH, and an oxycarboxylic acid represented by the general formula (c) HO--R.sup.3 --COOH;(B) a polycarbonate resin having a recurring unit represented by the general formula: ##STR1## (C) a polyolefin and/or an olefinic copolymer, and the polyolefin and/or olefinic copolymer (C) is contained in an amount of 1-15 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of a resin consisting of 95-5 wt % of the liquid-crystal polyester resin (A) and 5-95 wt % of the polycarbonate resin(B). This resin composition is balanced between various physical properties including moldability, heat resistance, impact resistance, dimensional stability and stiffness.

Abstract: A preferred rigid thermoplastic resin composition having high impact strength and resistance to thermal distortion includes a vinyl chloride resin/polycarbonate alloy and at least 3 parts by weight of butadiene-modified acrylic per 100 parts by weight of the alloy. A particularly preferred thermoplastic resin composition includes the alloy and both butadiene-modified acrylic and ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition comprising a polycarbonate resin and ABS is rendered improved levels of resistance to gasoline environment and thermal stability upon the incorporation therewith of a particular vinyl copolymer.

Abstract: A carbonate corresponding to formula (I) ##STR1## in which R is aromatically bound polystyrene moiety and --O--D--O-- is a diphenolate moiety in which --D-- is a divalent group containing 6 to 30 carbon atoms and r is 0 or 1 is disclosed. The carbonate is useful as a flow aid for thermoplastic molding compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to poly(meth)acrylates having grafted-on polycarbonate chains, to their production and to their use as modifiers for thermoplastic polycarbonates having improved resistance to gasoline and/or improved impact strength at low temperatures and to their production.

Abstract: A process for producing a graft copolymer is disclosed. The graft copolymer, based on a rubber which contains phenolic OH groups and grafted with polycarbonate chains is produced under the conditions of the two-phase interfacial polycondensation. Also disclosed are gasoline resistant thermoplastic polycarbonate compositions containing the graft.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyacrylates corresponding to formula (I) ##STR1## to their production in a quasi-ionic polymerization and to their use as monofunctional chain terminators, optionally in combination with typical other chain terminators, for the production of aromatic polycarbonates.The invention also relates to the polycarbonates or polycarbonate mixtures obtained using the compounds corresponding to formula (I) and to their use as additives for other thermoplastic polycarbonates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic molding composition comprising(A) from 10 to 98 parts by weight of a polydiorganosiloxane-polycarbonate block copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 10,000 to 200,000 and containing from 75 to 97.5 wt. % of aromatic carbonate structural units and from 25 to 2.5 wt. % of polydiorganosiloxane structural units;(B) from 2 to 90 parts by weight of a thermoplastic, aromatic polycarbonate having a weight average molecular weight of at least 10,000, andcontaining bifunctional carbonate structural units corresponding to ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently represent hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.12 aralkyl;m represents an integer of from 4 to 7,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which may be selected individually for each X, independently represent hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; andx represents carbon,with the proviso that, on at least one atom X, R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymer mixtures comprising A. an aromatic polycarbonate and B. a polyalkylene terephthalate. It has been found that the cosmetic properties of articles obtained by injection-moulding the polymer mixture can be improved by the addition of cross-linked polymer particles having an average particle size from 1 to 30 micrometers.

Abstract: An aromatic polycarbonate composition contains aromatic polycarbonate in which a ratio of the phenolic end group to the non-phenolic end group is at least 1/19, and a copolymer having epoxy or oxazolinyl group, aromatic vinyl-diene-vinyl cyanide copolymer or aromatic polyester, or glass filler. Compatability between the specific aromatic polycarbonate and the other resin, weld strength, melt stability or adhesion to glass filler are improved.

Abstract: Thermoplastic blends ofA) 1 to 99% by weight of at least one thermoplastic aromatic polycarbonate which contains difunctional carbonate structural units of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently of one another are hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -hydrocarbon radical or halogen and R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 independently of one another are H or a hydrocarbon radical, with the proviso that at least one of the radicals R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 is a hydrocarbon radical, that when only one of the radicals R.sup.5, R.sup.6 or R.sup.7 is present as a hydrocarbon radical this is a C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 -hydrocarbon radical with the exception of C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 -n-alkyl, and that when two or three radicals R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are present as hydrocarbon radicals these are any C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Aromatic polycarbonates having weight average molecular weight M.sub.w of at least 10,000 which contain bifunctional carbonate structural units corresponding to general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 independently represent hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 hdyrocarbon or halogen radicals; andR.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 independently represent hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 hydrocarbon radicals, one or R.sup.5 and R.sup.9 representing hydrogen and the other C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 hydrocarbon radical;in amounts of from 100 to 1 mole % based on the total amount of difunctional carbonate structural units in the polycarbonate were found to be useful for thermoplast processing of compositions which are characterized by their improved toughness and high heat deflection temperature.

Abstract: Flame-resistant molding compounds of polycarbonate, polyalkylene terephthalate, graft polymer, fluorinated polyolefine and phosphorus compound can be worked up into moulded products which have a particularly advantageous combination of joint line strength, dimensional stability under heat and toughness.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions having an inherent matte or low gloss surface finish comprise a polymer blend of a polycarbonate and an emulsion grafted ABS polymer, and a low gloss enhancing amount of a poly(epoxide).

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic polycarbonate molding compounds containing polycarbonates, copolymers, phosphorus compounds, tetrafluoroethylene polymers and, optionally, graft polymers and also further additives and other thermoplastics and also stabilizers, pigments, flow aids, mold release agents, antistatic agents and/or other flameproffing agents, characterized in that they contain as phosphorus compounds those corresponding to formula (I) ##STR1## and to a process for the production of the polycarbonate molding compounds.

Abstract: An extrudable composition comprising hydrocarbon polymer, organophosphite or organophosphate compound and fluorocarbon polymer. The organophosphite or organophosphate and the fluorocarbon polymer are present in the composition in such relative proportions and concentrations as to reduce the occurrence of melt defects during the extrusion of said thermoplastic hydrocarbon polymer.

Abstract: Aromatic carbonate compositions having improved impact properties comprising an aromatic carbonate resin and a functionalized elastomeric polymer that is the reaction product of an ethylene elastomer having reactive polar groups and an oxazoline functionalized polystyrene are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a resin composition comprising(a) an aromatic polyester,(b) an aromatic polycarbonate and(c) a reaction product of an .alpha.-olefin having a molecular weight of 40 to 2,000 and an unsaturated carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof, the content of said unsaturated carboxylic acid or said derivative thereof in said reaction product being 5 to 70 wt %.The resin composition according to the present is suitable as electric and electronic parts, automotive parts and other industrial materials.