Abstract: An alicyclic (meth)allyl ester monomer obtained by a specific production process. An alicyclic (meth)allyl ester compound for plastic lenses, which can be obtained by a simple and easy production process and which can endure a long-term storages, is produced using the monomer, and a plastic lens is obtained using the compound.

Abstract: Disclosed are physical blends of poly(1,3-propylene 2,6-naphthalate) polymer compositions with other polymers in which the concentration of poly(1,3-propylene 2,6-naphthalate) is from 1 to 99 mole %.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to crystalline, absorbable block/segmented copolymers which are the reaction product of a linear prepolymer which is a polytrimethylene dicarboxylate of succinic, glutaric, or adipic acid and either glycolide, 1-lactide, or mixtures thereof. Preferably the prepolymer is preliminarily end-grafted with a further monomer such as trimethylene carbonate or &egr;-caprolactone. The crystalline copolymers of this invention are tailored for fabrication into several forms of absorbable biomedical devices including monofilament sutures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyethyleneglycol/polylactide (or polyglycolide or polycaprolactone)/polyethyleneglycol triblock copolymers with an enhanced reactivity, and process for their preparation.

Abstract: Powder coating compositions for metal substrates, a method of powder coating a metal substrate, and a metal article are disclosed. The powder coating composition is a thermoplastic material and comprises: (a) a first polyester having a weight average molecular weight of about 10,000 to about 80,000 and a Tg of greater than 45° C. to about 100° C., (b) a second polyester having a weight average molecular weight of about 10,000 to about 70,000 and a Tg of about −10° C. to about 45° C., and optionally, (c) a modifying resin, such as an epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent weight of about 500 to about 15,000, wherein the Tg of the first and second polyesters differ by about 5° C. to about 60° C. The powder coating composition is applied to a metal substrate to provide a composition film having a thickness of about 1 to about 200 microns.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a polycarbonate solid surface product through utilization of polycarbonate flakes. The polycarbonate flakes offer unique shapes and improved ultra-violet stability to the product. The polycarbonate flakes are also a source of consistent clear particulate and provide for increased mechanical properties in some areas over prior art 100% polyester products. Additional, fire retardant polycarbonate offers fire retardancy in a clear chip unlike opaque ATH filled polyester chips, or UV sensitive polyester that has been halogenated.

Abstract: Translucent polycarbonate compositions include an aromatic polycarbonate, a cycloaliphatic polyester, and a polyolefin. The compositions have excellent optical characteristics and superior physical properties, particularly low-temperature impact strength, compared to translucent polycarbonate-polyester blends requiring inorganic fillers.

Abstract: To provide a resin composition as a non-halogenated flame retardant resin composition, having a high degree of flame retardant property, equipped with good electric characteristics by suppressing the generation of phosphoric acid, and improved in working environment and safety by using a flame retardant resin composition comprising (A) a thermoplastic aromatic polyester of 100 parts weight, (B) a coated red phosphorus powder consisting of an essentially spherical red phosphorus having a cured resin coating, directly obtained from a conversion treatment method of yellow phosphorus, not requiring a pulverization and without having crushed surfaces of 1 to 15 parts weight and (C) an aromatic polycarbonate of 5 to 150 parts weight.

Abstract: Block copolymers are prepared from polymerization of a macrocyclic oligoester and a dihydroxyl-functionalized polymer at an elevated temperature in the presence of a polymerization catalyst.

Abstract: There is described a novel blend composition comprising specified amounts of any polycarbonate and specified amounts of a specific copolyester comprising terephthalic acid, naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, or mixtures thereof; isophthalic acid; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol. Also described are films and sheets produced from the novel blend compositions that are thermoformable without having to pre-dry the films and sheets. Further, articles of manufacture produced from the novel blend compositions are described.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel hydrogel-forming, self-solvating, absorbable polyester copolymers capable of selective, segmental association into compliant hydrogels upon contacting an aqueous environment. Methods of using the novel polyester copolymers of the invention in humans are also disclosed for providing a protective barrier to prevent post-surgical adhesion, treatment of defects in conduits such as blood vessels, and controlled release of a biologically active agent for modulating cellular events such as wound healing and tissue regeneration or therapeutic treatment of diseases such as infection of the periodontium, dry socket, bone, skin, vaginal, and nail infections.

Abstract: There are described films and articles formed from blend compositions comprising specified amounts of any polycarbonate and specified amounts of a specific copolyester comprising terephthalic acid, naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, or mixtures thereof; ethylene glycol; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol. The films and sheets produced from the blend compositions are thermoformable without having to pre-dry the films and sheets. Further, articles of manufacture produced from the blend compositions are described.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a resin component selected from (a) an aromatic polycarbonate resin (A-1 component) obtained by melt polymerization and, when measured for fluorescent spectrum at an exciting wavelength of 320 nm, having a relative fluorescence intensity of 4×10−3 or less at 465 nm relative to a standard substance, (b) a resin mixture of said A-1 component and a styrene-based resin (A-2 component), and (c) a resin mixture of said A-1 component and an aromatic polyester resin (A-3 component), and 5 to 200 parts by weight of a reinforcing filler. This resin composition gives a molded article superior in wet heat fatigue and various physical properties.

Abstract: A polymer blend including a polyester and another thermoplastic polymer. The polyester includes terephthaloyl moieties and, optionally, other aromatic diacid moieties; and ethylene glycol moieties; optionally diethylene glycol moieties; isosorbide moieties; and, optionally one or more other diol moieties. The polyester has an inherent viscosity of at least about 0.35 dL/g.

Abstract: A polymer blend comprising a polyester, a polyfunctional acid anhydride wherein said polyfunctional acid anhydride has a functionality as described herein of three or more, and a polyhydric alcohol or precursor thereto wherein said polyhydric alcohol has a functionality of three or more, and wherein said molar ratio of said polyfunctional acid anhydride to the polyhydric alcohol or precursor thereto is in the range of 0.5:1 to (10×C):1, where C is the number of moles of alcohol or equivalent in the polyhydric alcohol or precursor thereto.

Abstract: A process for preparing a polyester carbonate is provided. The process comprises the steps of: (I) reacting a diacid with a carbonic acid diester and a catalyst in the presence of a polycarbonate oligomer via melt condensation polymerization to form a pre-polymer; and (II) reacting the pre-polymer via solid state polymerization to form a polyester carbonate.

Abstract: Cards which contain any one of the following thermoplastic resin compositions I to III in its material can be used as magnetic cards, IC cards, etc. since they are excellent in heat resistance, processability and embossability: a composition consisting of ingredients (A) and (B); a composition consisting of ingredients (A), (B) and (D); and a composition consisting of 100 parts by weight of one or more selected from the following ingredients (A), (B) and (D) and 2 to 25 parts by weight of the following ingredient (C), wherein ingredient (A) is a polyester composed of dicarboxylic acid components with terephthalic acid component as a main dicarboxylic acid component and ethylene glycol component (I) and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol component (II) as main glycol components, wherein the molar ratio (I)/(II) of ethylene glycol component (I) to 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol component (II) is 1 or more; ingredient (B) is an aromatic polycarbonate; ingredient (C) is an inorganic sheet-like filler of 0.

Abstract: A plastic film is provided in which brittleness has been improved, and which is not too soft, and which has practically satisfactory physical properties, heat-sealability stable with time, and biodegradability in natural environment. The film comprises a polylactic acid-family polymer and other aliphatic polyester at the ratio of 80:20 to 20:80, and the heat of fusion &Dgr;Hm1 converted to the polylactic acid-family polymer when the temperature of the film is raised is 35 J/g or under.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition suitable for the preparation of articles having low birefringence is disclosed. Accordingly, the composition contains polycarbonate and a polyester copolymer based on cyclohexane-dimethanol, ethylene glycol and phthalic acid. The invention resides in the findings that the incorporation of a polycarbonate resin having a melt flow index greater than 18 g/10 minutes impart to the composition low birefringence values. The composition is suitable for the preparation of optical storage media, including compact discs.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition can be obtained by adding about 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of a diene-series block copolymer (2) to 100 parts by weight of a resin composition containing a polycarbonate-series resin (1) as a basic component of which the proportion of terminal hydroxy groups relative to the whole of the terminals is 1 mole % or above (about 5 to 40 mole %). The polycarbonate-series resin base may further comprise a thermoplastic resin composition (3) such as a rubber-modified styrenic resin. The block copolymer component (2) includes an epoxy-modified block copolymer, etc. When added an organophosphorus compound as a flame retardant (4), or a fluorine-containing resin as a flame-retartant auxiliary (5), a halogen-free flame-retardant thermoplastic resin composition can be obtained. A thermoplastic resin with an improved flowability and impact strength can be obtained by modifying a polymer blend of the polycarbonate-series resin and the styrenic-series resin in quality.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition comprising:

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition comprising:

Abstract: A manufacturing method for transparent polyester/polycarbonate compositions using equipment for manufacturing polycarbonates or polyesters by the melt polymerization method comprises a manufacturing method wherein polyester or polycarbonate resin is added to a polymerization vessel or to the outlet side of a polymerization vessel of polycarbonate or polyester manufacturing equipment, or a manufacturing method. The polyester or polycarbonate resin is added to a polymerization vessel in which the polymerization reaction is substantially complete, or to the outlet side of a polymerization vessel, or to the pelletization apparatus of the manufacturing equipment for polycarbonates or polyesters and provides high productivity for manufacturing transparent polyester/polycarbonate compositions with superior impact strength as well as solvent resistance.

Abstract: Block copolyestercarbonates may be prepared by first conducting a reaction between at least one of resorcinol or an alkyl- or haloresorcinol and at least one aromatic dicarboxylic acid dichloride, preferably isophthaloyl dichloride, terephthaloyl dichloride or a mixture thereof, to produce a hydroxy-terminated polyester intermediate, and then conducting a reaction of the intermediate with a carbonate precursor, preferably in the presence of a dihydroxy compound such as bisphenol A. The products have excellent physical properties, including a high degree of weatherability. They may be blended with other polymers such as polycarbonates, poly(alkylene dicarboxylates), polyarylates, polyetherimides, and addition polymers to improve the weatherability thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition comprising polylactic acid and aliphatic polyester carbonate, which has practically adequate heat-resistance temperature, moldability, thermostability, solvent resistance and high mechanical strength, as well as a molded article thereof. In the resin composition, the Vicat softening point is 60° C. or more, the tensile modulus of elasticity is 0.9 GPa or more, the modulus in flexure is 0.6 GPa or more, and the mixing ratio of polylactic acid (A) and aliphatic polyester carbonate (B), in terms of the ratio of (A)/(B) by weight, is 95/5 to 5/95. Further, the present invention provides a biodegradable injection-molded article having improvements in mechanical characteristics and impact resistance and superior disposal properties, particularly having strength enough to make it usable as a headgear material for use in helmets.

Abstract: A composition for powder coating, which comprises a melt blend of 100 weight parts of PET resin pellets or small pieces obtained from recovered PET resin molded products with (i) 5-40 weight parts of a polyester resin (excluding PET) or a modified polyester resin, (ii) 3-30 weight parts of modified polyolefin resin or ethylene acrylic acid copolymer resin, or (iii) 3-30 weight parts of polycarbonate resin, the powder material exhibiting an improved ability to adhere to metal surfaces.

Abstract: Bis(halophthalimides) such as, 3-bis[N-(4-chlorophthalimido)]benzene are prepared in slurry in an organic liquid such as o-dichlorobenzene or anisole, by a reaction at a temperature of at least 150° C. between at least one diamino compound, preferably an aromatic diamine such as m- or p-phenylenediamine, and at least one halophthalic anhydride such as 4-chlorophthalic anhydride, in the presence of an imidization catalyst such as sodium phenylphosphinate. The solids content of the reaction mixture is at least about 5% and preferably at least about 12% by weight. The product slurry may be employed directly in the preparation of polyetherimides, and similar slurries may be employed to prepare other polyether polymers.

Abstract: Water-soluble or water-dispersible and curable polyester resins are suitable as binders in various applications, The resins are reaction products of polyterephthalate, polyols, polyacids, end acids and crosslinking agents. The waste terephthalates can be utilized when making the binders of the present invention. The preferred polyol is pentaerythritol. The resins can be used as binder for glass fiber insulation products.

Abstract: Weatherability of polycarbonates, or of blends of polycarbonates with other polymers such as polyesters, is improved by incorporating therein a thermoplastic arylate polymer comprising units derived from a resorcinol or alkylresorcinol isophthalate-terephthalate. These units may be combined with units derived from a resorcinol or alkylresorcinol ester of a C.sub.4-12 aliphatic, alicyclic or mixed aliphatic-alicyclic dicarboxylic acid, such as sebacic acid.

Abstract: A polymer blend including a polyester and another thermoplastic polymer. The polyester includes terephthaloyl moieties and, optionally, other aromatic diacid moieties; and ethylene glycol moieties; optionally diethylene glycol moieties; isosorbide moieties; and, optionally one or more other diol moieties. The polyester has an inherent viscosity of at least about 0.35 dL/g.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process of deactivating a polycarbonate, by mixing a polycarbonate containing an active alkali metal catalyst residue with a carboxylic acid, but not removing the deactivated catalyst. The invention further relates to a process of deactivating a polycarbonate, by mixing a solid state polycarbonate containing an active alkali metal catalyst and a carboxylic acid, followed by heating the mixture of step at a temperature to melt the mixture and deactivate the alkali metal catalyst, wherein the deactivated catalyst is not removed. The invention further relates to a process of making a polycarbonate, by polymerizing a polycarbonate in the presence of an alkali metal catalyst to produce an activated polycarbonate, and mixing the activated polycarbonate with a carboxylic acid to deactivate the alkali metal catalyst and form a polycarbonate, wherein the deactivated alkali metal catalyst is not removed from the polycarbonate.

Abstract: Curable compositions, which comprise the following components:(A) a polymer component consisting of one or more than one of the following components:polymers based on acrylate monomers and/or methacrylate monomers containing free carboxyl groups, and carboxyl-terminated polyesters;(B) a crosslinker for component (A) selected from the group consisting of:(B1) one or more than one compound having a molecular weight of less than 800 and containing at least two (2-oxo-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methyl groups per molecule, and(B2) a mixture consisting of one or more than one compound having a molecular weight of less than 800 and containing at least two (2-oxo-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methyl groups per molecule, and of one or more than one epoxy resin, at least 60 percent of the total number of (2-oxo-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methyl groups and epoxy groups of the mixture being (2-oxo-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methyl groups;(C) a catalyst for accelerating the crosslinking reaction between the components (A) and (B), and(D) a solvent for the comp

Abstract: A foamable polyester composition comprising a combination of blowing agent and mixed polymer composition comprising:a) a semi-crystalline polyester composition comprising a polycondensed branched polyester polymer, andb) an aromatic polycarbonate polymer.The foamable composition has a high extrusion melt strength, and can pulled across a die without ripping, to form a continuous thermoformable closed cell polyester sheet. The foamed sheets have a uniform, fine, and closed cell morphology; and simultaneously are less dense but have a higher impact strength than comparable closed cell polymers made in only with linear polyesters as the polyester component or without the aromatic polycarbonate.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition containing a polyetherimide resin, a siloxane-polyetherimide copolymer and a branched polycarbonate resin exhibits exhibit high heat distortion temperature, improved room temperature impact properties and improved impact strength and ductility at low temperatures.

Abstract: A bioerodible polymeric semi-IPN alloy which comprises a first bioerodible polymer capable of producing acidic products upon hydrolytic degradation; a second bioerodible polymer, which provides a biopolymeric scaffolding or internal reinforcement; and optionally a buffering compound that buffers the acidic products within a desired pH range. In a preferred embodiment, the second bioerodible polymer comprises polypropylene fumarate (PPF), which is cross-linked, desirably by a vinyl monomer such as vinyl pyrrolidone (VP) to form the biopolymeric scaffolding which provides the semi-IPN with dimensional and geometric stability.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition comprising:(a) Alkylene aryl polyester copolymers having metal sulfonate units represented by the formula IA: ##STR1## or the formula IB:(M.sup.+n O.sub.3 S).sub.d --A--(OR"OH).sub.pwhere p=1-3, d=1-3, p+d=2-6, n=1-5, and A is an aryl group containing one or more aromatic rings where the sulfonate substituent is directly attached to an aryl ring, R" is a divalent alkyl group and the metal sulfonate group is bound to the polyester through ester linkages;(b) An essentially amorphous polycarbonate, polyester carbonate or polyarylate polymer containing recurring units of the formula II: ##STR2## wherein Ar is divalent aromatic residue of a dicarboxylic acid or mixture of dicarboxylic acids and Ar' is the divalent aromatic residue of a dihydric phenol or mixture of dihydric phenols. The composition may further comprise acidic phosphorus based quenchers, rubbery impact modifiers, mineral fillers or reinforcements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a polycarboxylate polymer in a hypochlorite bleach containing composition to reduce bleach malodour from the contacting of said composition with skin surfaces.

Abstract: There is a provided a method to produce a polymer composite material in which the rigid polymer (R.sub.m).sup.n is dispersed uniformly at the molecular level in the flexible polymer (M), preferably by both polymerization with no solvent in the molten and mixed state and subsequent polymerization in the solid state. According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the polymer composite material is produced by polymerization with no solvent in the molten and mixed state. In the case that the rigid polymer is polymerized from the monomer having a slow polymerization rate, in order to prevent roughness of the rigid polymer during polymerization, the polymerization in the molten state is stopped at the polymerization degree equal to that of an oligomer and the resulting composite is subsequently polymerized in the solid state to increase the polymerization degree of the rigid polymer.

Abstract: Acrylate copolymers AB obtainable by polymerization of a monomer mixture A in an organic solvent or in bulk, the monomer mixture A comprising proportions by mass of from 25 to 80% of C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl (meth)acrylates whose alkyl radicals can be linear, branched or cyclic, from 1 to 28% of C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 -hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylates whose hydroxyalkyl radicals can be linear, branched or cyclic, from 0.5 to 20% of .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acids and from 0 to 55% of aromatic vinyl compounds or aliphatic vinyl esters and vinyl ethers, vinyl halides, olefinically unsaturated ketones or aldehydes, esters of glycidyl alcohol or methylglycidyl alcohol with olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acids, or nitriles of .alpha.,.beta.

Abstract: The curable coating composition of the invention comprises a film forming component (A) and a wrinkle reducing catalyst (B) comprising a compound of the formula:M.sub.y (L).sub.xwherein M is a metal having an empty or full d orbital and wherein the pk.sub.a of the aqua ion of M is less than or equal to 12; L is a ligand wherein the pk.sub.a of the parent acid is .gtoreq.-10 and is .ltoreq.4; and x is an integer which is a multiple of the charge of M, y is an interger which is a multiple of the charge of L, x and y selected so that ML is charge balanced. Film forming component (A) has first component (a) with a compound having appended thereto at least one carbamate or urea functional group, or a group convertible to a carbamate or urea group, and a second component (b) with a compound reactive with said carbamate or urea groups on component (a).

Abstract: A crystalline resin molded article with a non-uniform appearance, or a process for making such an article, comprising a molded blend of a granular crystalline resin base resin and a granular crystalline resin colored concentrate which has contrasting color properties. The granular color concentrate comprising a crystalline resin carrier resin having a melting temperature sufficiently higher than the base resin for non-uniformly dispersing the granular color concentrate into the base resin during molding to produce a non-uniform appearance in said molded article.

Abstract: A blend of polycarbonates of dihydroxydiphenyl cycloalkanes and optionally 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol with polyesters from terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol and 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, having the advantage of being colorless and providing an unexpected amount of impact strength, hardness and heat resistance. The polymer blends are especially suitable for the manufacture of clear molded articles, fibers, sheeting, and film.

Abstract: A blend of polycarbonates of dihydroxydiphenyl cycloalkanes and optionally 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol with polyesters from terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid, ethylene glycol and 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, having the advantage of being colorless and providing an unexpected amount of impact strength, hardness and heat resistence. The polymer blends are especially suitable for the manufacture of clear molded articles, fibers, sheeting, and film.

Abstract: A polyester elastomer composition comprising a polyester block copolymer and a compound having, in one molecule, not less than two functional groups capable of reacting with a terminal group of the polyester block copolymer, and showing (A) a weight loss (volatility) at 150.degree. C., 2 hours of not more than 0.4% and (B) a gelation degree (gel fraction) at 250.degree. C., 4 hours of not more than 50%; and a polyester elastomer composition comprising a polyester block copolymer, a compound having, in one molecule, not less than two functional groups capable of reacting with a terminal group of the polyester block copolymer and a chain extender heating loss percentage satisfying the formula: (W1-W2)/W1.ltoreq.0.1, and a stabilizer comprising a tertiary amine as a part of its skeleton. From such composition, an elastomer molded product having fine mechanical strength, heat resistance and resistance to hydrolysis, which shows less volatility during heating and less gel and bleed out, can be obtained.

Abstract: Polycarbonates are recycled without the need for chemical modification by dissolution in a solvent followed by removal of any insoluble materials and precipitation by addition of a non-solvent. The precipitation step may be followed by solid state polymerization of the recycled polycarbonate. Particularly when solid state polymerization is to be performed, the use of a combination of solvent and non-solvent which produces a crystalline intermediate is performed, and use of a modifying reagent increasing the hydroxy end group concentration of the polycarbonate may be advantageous.

Abstract: Disclosed are clear blends comprising:(A) from 1 to 99 percent by weight of a polycarbonate comprising a diol component comprising from 90 to 100 mol percent 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol units and from 0 to 10 mol percent modifying diol units having 2 to 16 carbons, wherein the total mol percent of diol units is equal to 100 mol percent; and(B) from 1 to 99 percent by weight of a polyester comprising(a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising from 80 to 100 mol percent dicarboxylic acid units selected from the group consisting of terephthalic acid units, isophthalic acid units, and mixtures thereof; and from 0 to 20 mol percent modifying dicarboxylic acid units having about 2 to 20 carbons, wherein the total mol percent of dicarboxylic acid units is equal to 100 mol percent; and(b) a glycol component comprising from 30 to 99 mol percent 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol units, from 1 to 70 mol percent ethylene glycol units, and from 0 to 10 mol percent modifying glycol units having from 3 to 16 carbons,

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition containing a polyetherimide resin, a siloxane-polyetherimide copolymer and a branched polycarbonate resin exhibits exhibit high heat distortion temperature, improved room temperature impact properties and improved impact strength and ductility at low temperatures.

Abstract: A blend of polycarbonates of dihydroxydiphenyl cycloalkanes and optionally 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol with polyesters from terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid, neopentyl glycol and 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, having the advantage of being colorless and providing an unexpected amount of impact strength, hardness and heat resistance. The polymer blends are especially suitable for the manufacture of clear molded articles, fibers, sheeting, and film.

Abstract: A biodegradable polymer is provided for use in providing syringeable, in-situ forming, solid biodegradable implants for animals. The polymer is placed into the animal in liquid form and cures to form the implant in-situ. A thermoplastic system to form said implant comprises the steps of dissolving a non-reactive polymer in biocompatible solvent to form a liquid, placing the liquid within the animal, and allowing the solvent to dissipate to produce the implant. An alternative, thermosetting system comprises mixing together effective amounts of a liquid acrylic ester terminated, biodegradable prepolymer and a curing agent, placing the liquid mixture within an animal and allowing the prepolymer to cure to form the implant. Both systems provide a syringeable, solid biodegradable delivery system by the addition of an effective level of biologically active agent to the liquid before injection into the body.

Abstract: A flame retarded resin molding compositions with enhanced weatherable properties, which comprise a polyester and polycarbonate blend modified with an organopolysiloxane-polycarbonate and a glycidyl ester impact modifier for enhancing weatherablity and a flame retarding amount of a halogenated flame retardant.