Abstract: Described is a polycarbonate, polyester, or polyestercarbonate composition prepared from a reaction mixture comprising at least one diol and at least one carbonate precursor or ester precursor, wherein at least about 95 mole percent of the diol present in the reaction mixture consists of one or more aromatic diols, at least about 10 mole percent of which consists of one or more stilbene diols. The composition of the invention advantageously has a relatively high thermal resistance, melting temperature, tensile and flexural properties, and/or resistance to thermal embrittlement. Moreover, the polymers of the invention which are thermotropic liquid crystalline also advantageously possess a broad temperature range for liquid crystallinity, good melt processibility, a low coefficient of thermal expansion, a high ignition resistance, high solvent resistance, and/or good barrier properties.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided an improvement which comprises adding an acid compound and if necessary an epoxy compound to a reaction product resulting from melt polycondensation reaction of an aromatic dihydroxy compound with a carbonic acid diester in the presence of an alkaline compound catalyst.

Abstract: A method for property modification of bulk polymers, by initially treating a short chain monomeric organic acid, having a carboxylic group (with dissociation constant between 10.sup.-2 to 10.sup.-6 cm.sup.-1, and less than 8 carbons); with a Group IA, IIA or IIB metal, metal oxide, peroxide, hydroxide, or halogens, for forming a metal ligand or complex metal salt of the acid. The bulk polymers are mixed with the complex metal salts and free radicals are introduced into the mixture by means of oxidizing materials, to functionalize the bulk polymer with ionic polymerization sites. A copolymer formation is effected between the monomeric organic metal salt anion and the bulk polymer, as catalyzed by the metal cation, at such sites. The polymerization is a substantially non-cross linked ionic one resulting from the dissociation parameters and the short chain length of the complex metal salt, which is maintained prior to copolymer formation.

Abstract: The preferred oligomers of the present invention are polyureas, polycarbonates, polyesters or polyamides having a number average molecular weight of <10,000. These oligomers are water-soluble, have a rigid backbone, have recurring units coupled by carbonyl linking moieties which have anionic groups, display predominantly linear geomentry such that regular spacing between anionic groups exists in an aqueous medium, and are pharmaceutically-acceptable. The oligomers are useful for the treatment and/or diagnosis of AIDS and ARC.

Abstract: Grafted polymer particles are prepared by a free-radical addition polymerization mechanism using a flame produced by igniting a mixture of a combustible gas and an oxidant to heat at least a portion of the surface of a solid polymer particle to produce free-radicals thereon. At least one polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer is contacted and reacted with the free-radicals formed on the surface of the polymer to form a graft thereon.

Abstract: A close loop thermoplastic recycling process includes the step of testing particulated processed plastic material to determine the properties thereof. The tested properties are compared with targeted near virgin properties of the processed plastic material to determine any difference(s) therebetween. Additives based on the property differences determined during testing are admixed with the particulates in a twin screw extruder. During extruding, volatile constituents are simultaneously withdrawn from the fused particulates. The twin screws of the extruder are provided with a number of screw sections, each having a thread with predetermined degrees of chamfer and pitch length. Kneading blocks are mounted on certain screw sections prior to a vacuum vent port disposed along the feed path of the melt stream in the extruder. The extruded material is tested to determine if any property differences exist.

Abstract: Disclosed are a lactone polymer, a carbonate polymer, a lactone-carbonate random or block copolymer which are mono-dispersed, that is, which have a molecular weight distribution of nearly 1, or, in which purity of a polymer component having a unitary structure is very high, and processes for the preparation thereof which comprise a ring-opening addition reaction of a lactone monomer and/or a cyclic carbonate monomer with a ring-opening initiator in the presence of an organic aluminum-based Lewis acid represented by general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl group having a carbon number ranging from 1 to 4, Y is independently selected from a substituted group, and p is any one of 1, 2 and 3.

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition characterized by comprising (A) an epoxy resin containing an oxazolidone ring, (B) a halogen-containing epoxy resin and (C) a curing agent as its ingredients, wherein the ratio by weight of ingredients (A) to (B) is 5-100:95-0, the hydrolizable chlorine content of ingredients (A) and (B) is no more than 500 ppm and the amount of .alpha.-glycol is no more than 100 m eq/kg has excellent properties and can be employed as the materials for electronic applications and as paints, adhesives, molding materials, composite materials, laminates and sealing materials.

Abstract: A copolymeric polycarbonate containing repeating constituent units having formula [I] below and repeating constituent units having formula [II] below in a molar ratio of from 98:2 to 40:60. ##STR1## The above-described copolymeric polycarbonates have excellent resistance to chemicals, heat resistance and flame retardancy without compromising the impact resistance and good hues intrinsic to polycarbonates.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coating composition comprising:(1) a polycarbonate polyol having an average molecular weight of 400-10,000 and a hydroxyl value of 50-350, and(2) a melamine resin curing agent, wherein polyhydric alcohols constituting said polycarbonate polyol comprises at least 10 mol % of branched diols, at least 10 mol % of tri- or higher-hydric alcohols and the balance of the other polyhydric alcohols, and a ratio of component (1) / component (2) is within the range of 90/10-50/50 based on solid weight.

Abstract: This invention relates to a bioresorbable material and an article of manufacture of such material for medical use comprising homopolymers, copolymers, or a blend thereof selected from the group of monomers including glycolic acid, lactic acid, caprolactone, trimethylene carbonate, paradioxanone and 1,5 dioxepan-2-one, a plasticizer selected from the group including ethyl, butyl and hexyl esters of acetylated or non-acetylated citric acid, ethyl terminated oligomers of lactic acid, having no less than 2 and no more than 10 units, and lactic acid esters of glycerol, the material comprises 50% of amorphous polymer or polymers to impart to the material plastic malleability substantially without memory.

Abstract: The method of the present invention is a hot-melt polycondensation for an aromatic dihydroxy compound and a dicarbonate in the presence of a basic catalyst, adding sulfur-containing acid compound with a pKa value less than 3 or the derivative thereof, and 5-1,000 ppm of water, and additives as needed for the polycarbonate while the reaction product polycarbonate is still in a molten state, and kneading the material.

Abstract: A polyester-polycarbonate composition comprising (A) at least one polyester prepared by the reaction of at least one alkanediol with at least one dicarboxylic acid or dialkyl ester thereof in the presence of a metallic catalyst, (B) at least one polycarbonate, (C) at least one organosilicate, the organosilicate being present in an amount effective to inhibit ester-carbonate interchange in the composition, optionally, (D) an organic or inorganic colorant, (E) an impact modifier, and (F) a stabilizer. A method for stabilizing polyester-polycarbonate compositions against ester-carbonate interchange is also provided.

Abstract: Novel cyclic imino ether compositions containing one or more mesogenic moieties, when polymerized, result in products having improved properties.

Abstract: Thermosetting resin compositions with low shrinkage are provided, which when molded show low shrinkage rates, good dimensional stability (little cracking or warping), and excellent surface smoothness, mechanical strength, and dispersion stability.The thermosetting resin compositions with low shrinkage in accordance with the present invention comprise:(a) 100 wt. parts by weight thermosetting resins, and(b) 3 to 200 parts by weight polycarbonates containing constituent units derived from aromatic dihydroxy compounds.The polycarbonates preferably have at least 5% (of all the terminal groups) terminal hydroxyl groups derived from aromatic dihydroxy compounds. The polycarbonates also preferably have an intrinsic viscosity of 0.05 to 0.65 dL/g.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for effecting the redistribution of polycarbonate and polycarbonate blends utilizing a tetraorganophosphonium carboxylate salt.

Abstract: Polycarbonate compositions having excellent mechanical and thermal properties as well as high impact resistance are prepared by mixing an aromatic polycarbonate resin with a structured multiphase composite impact modifier. The structured multiphase composite impact modifier has a core particle of a rubbery particle having a glass transition temperature below -20.degree. C. and a second glassy polymer having a glass transition temperature above 20.degree. C., where the second polymer is present as discontinuous regions on the surface of the core particle.

Abstract: A polycarbonate pellet having a size between 200 and 1,500 microns, not inclusive, is produced by extruding molten polycarbonate through a die and cutting such extrudate with a die face cutter.

Abstract: This invention relates to medical devices formed totally or in part from homopolymers or copolymers comprising recurring carbonate moieties.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyesters and polycarbonates of the formulae ##STR1## wherein X is an anion with weak nucleophilicity, A, B, and C represent the number of repeat monomer units, wherein C may be zero, R is selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbon groups and alkylene ether groups, and R" is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, nitro, amide, halide, trimethylsilyl, alkyl groups, and alkoxy groups. The compounds are suitable for use as polymerization initiators, particularly in applications wherein curable liquids are cured to solids. One specific embodiment of the invention is directed to a curable liquid developer composition comprising a colorant, a polymeric compound of the above formula, and a substantial amount of a curable liquid vehicle having a viscosity of no more than about 500 centipoise and a resistivity of no less than about 10.sup.8 ohm-cm.

Abstract: Substituted triphenyl compounds endowed with chain extension activity for formulations such as polyurethanes are disclosed, and which have the general formula: ##STR1## wherein n is 0-1000; R.sub.1 .dbd.R.sub.2, and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are from the group --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2, --CH.sub.2 --C(CH.sub.3)H--; and --C(CH.sub.3)H--CH.sub.2 --.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel epoxy-modified branched epoxy copolymerizate which can be copolymerized with other thermoplastics, such as polycarbonates, to modify melt flow.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical polycarbonate composition comprising a polycarbonate resin and a boron compound wherein the resulting composition undergoes little coloration during molding, and is capable of forming molded products having excellent transparency.

Abstract: This invention relates to medical devices formed totally or in part from homopolymers or copolymers comprising recurring carbonate moieties.

Abstract: A composition comprising a polymer in dispersion in a non-aqueous continuous diluent, in which the polymer phase comprises a crystallisable polymer, selected from polyesters, polycarbonates and polyamides, a curable solvent for the crystallisable polymer which is miscible with the continuous diluent, and optionally, an auxiliary solvent, and in which the curable solvent is at least partially reacted with the crystallisable polymer, so as to form a stabiliser for the dispersion.

Abstract: This invention relates to medical devices formed totally or in part from homopolymers or copolymers comprising recurring carbonate moieties.

Abstract: Gel coating of thermoplastic particles, such as polyimide particles, with a polyketone or polyvinyl alcohol gel, and applying the gel coated particles to reinforcement, e.g. carbon, fibers to form a pre-preg. Such gel coated thermoplastic particles can be mixed with a thermosetting resin to form a pre-preg, which can be cured at elevated temperatures to form a composite having damage tolerance characteristics. The gel coating is applied to the thermoplastic particles by contacting such particles with a polymerizable material such as acetone in a weakly acidic solution to cause the acetone to undergo tautomerism, and in the presence of a polymerization promoter or catalyst, preferably certain anionic surfactants such as sulfated ammonium salts, to convert the tautomer to polyacetone gel of low molecular weight, which coats or encapsulates the thermoplastic particles.

Abstract: A stain resistant composition for fibers having polyamide linkages prepared by polymerizing an .alpha.-substituted acrylic acid or ester in the presence of a sulfonated aromatic formaldehyde condensation polymer, or by polymerization of a sulfonated hydroxyaromatic ester of an .alpha.-substituted acrylic acid or acrylic acid, and methods for making and applying the composition.

Abstract: Branched polycarbonates are prepared by melt equilibration of aromatic cyclic polycarbonate oligomes with a polyhydric phenol having more than two hydroxy groups per molecule, preferably 1,1,1-tris-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethane, in the presence of a carbonate equilibration catalyst, preferably tetrabutylammonium tetraphenylborate. In an additional embodiment of the invention, a linear aromatic polycarbonate is added to the reaction mixture. Branched polycarbonates prepared according to this invention have high melt strength and high shear sensitivity characteristics and are useful in extrusion and injection molding processing applications and particularly useful in blow molding applications for preparing relatively large articles and panels.

Abstract: This invention relates to medical devices formed totally or in part from homopolymers or copolymers comprising recurring carbonate moieties.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain polyamine hydroxyalkyl carbamate monomers, polymers and copolymers thereof and blends of the same with crosslinking film making agents and films thereof deposited on substrates.

Abstract: A process for treating a mixture of a polymer and a chlorinated organic solvent under heating, characterized by employing an apparatus in which a portion thereof to be brought into contact with the heated mixture is made of an acid resistant inorganic material selected from a group consisting of a metallic composition containing at least 85% of copper, nickel or a mixture thereof, and a ceramic material. Deterioration in color is improved in a process for recovering a polymer dissolved in the chlorinated organic solvent.

Abstract: Copolymers of blocks of polymers of cyclic aliphatic carbonates, cyclic aliphatic esters or cyclic aliphatic carbonates and cyclic aliphatic esters on the one hand and blocks of polymers of cyclic aromatic carbonates on the other hand and a process for their production by multistage polymerization, in which a block polymer is initially prepared from the aliphatic monomer and the aromatic polymer is produced in the presence of this block.

Abstract: A polycarbonate polyol having a main chain of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is an aliphatic or alicyclic hydrcarbon group having 4 to 10 carbon atoms, and n is a number of 2.00 to 20.

Abstract: Mixtures containing(a) 5 to 70% by weight polycarbonate based on 2-(4-hydroxphenyl)-2-(3-hydroxphenyl)-propane and(b) 95 to 30% by weight polycarbonate based on bis-2,2-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethylphenyl)propane, the sum of the percentages by weight of components (a)+(b) being 100% by weight.

Abstract: Polycarbonate resins containing at least one divalent chain unit of the formula: ##STR1## wherein E represents a trivalent hydrocarbon radical, or a trivalent halogen-substituted hydrocarbon radical, are transitory cross-linkers prepared by thermal degradation of the corresponding acid esters (the ester group being removable under conditions of the degradation by a beta-elimination mechanism). Cross-linked polycarbonate resins exhibit enhanced fire-resistance, especially non-dripping. The cross-linkers are useful to cross-link any resin having a group reactive with a carboxyl group.

Abstract: Poly(alkylene carbonate) polyahl polymers containing two or more acid-terminal moieties are disclosed. Acid-terminal polyahls provided herein are useful as surfactants or as intermediates for the syntheses for other polymers.

Abstract: A polyether polycarbonate block copolymer nonionic surface-active agent and method for making the same. The polyether polycarbonate surface active agent is comprised of a hydrophilic portion comprised of a polymer selected from the group consisting of a polyoxyalkylene polyether, a saccharide, a saccharide polyoxyalkylenate, a polycarbonate having a carbon dioxide content of from about 1 to 15 molar percent and mixtures thereof and a hydrophobic portion comprising alkylene and carbonate units arranged in alternating or random order to form a poly(alkylene carbonate) having a total carbon dioxide content of from about 25 to 50 molar percent and a total molecular weight of from about 300 to 10,000. The hydrophobic portion is bonded to the hydrophilic portion at each side of a reactive hydrogen. The surface active agent is prepared by polymerizing the hydrophilic portion with the hydrophobic portion in a weight ratio of about 10:90 to 90:10.

Abstract: Novel thermoplastic polymers of relatively high glass transition temperatures are characterized by five-carbon moieties having a keto group in the 3-position alternating with bis(benzoheterocyclic) moieties. The polymers are produced by reaction of a keto-C.sub.5 source, selected from 4-oxoheptanedioic acid compounds or a 1,6-dioxa [4.4] spirodilactone, with a bis(ortho-phenylene amine) compound. Further cyclization of the initial polymer product or reaction of a bis(ortho-phenylenediamine) provides a polymer having a hexacyclic repeating unit.

Abstract: Modified mixtures of poly(alkylene carbonate) polyols and polymers of certain unsaturated esters are prepared by (A) forming a mixture of a polymer of an ethylenically unsaturated ester and a polyalkylene carbonate polyol and (B) subjecting such mixture to conditions sufficient to induce a transesterification reaction between the polymer of an acrylic ester and a polyalkylene carbonate polyol.

Abstract: A composition sufficiently irradiated to achieve sterilization comprising:(i) at least one aromatic carbonate resin; and(ii) an antiyellowing upon exposure to sterilizing irradiation effective amount of at least one effective epoxide compound.

Abstract: Poly(alkylene carbonate) polyahl polymers containing two or more acid-terminal moieties are disclosed. Acid-terminal polyahls provided herein are useful as surfactants or as intermediates for the syntheses of other polymers.

Abstract: Novel acid-functional poly(alkylene carbonate) polyahls and their salts having surfactant activities are disclosed. These polyahls have, on the average, at least about 0.05 and up to about and including one hydrophilic terminus per molecule and can be produced by the reaction of a random non-ionic poly(alkylene carbonate) polyahl obtained by reacting a monofunctional alcohol, mercaptan, carboxylic acid, primary or secondary amine, alkyl substituted phenol or alkoxylates thereof with an alkylene carbonate and/or an alkylene oxide and/or carbon dioxide and/or a poly(alkylene carbonate) polyahl, and admixing a compound capable of adding an acidic end group thereto. Novel anionic poly(alkylene carbonate) polyahls are also disclosed. Surfactant compositions comprising the acid-functional polyahls of the invention and other non-ionic surfactants are also disclosed. Moreover, surfactant compositions comprising the novel acid-functional polyahls and other anionic surfactants are also disclosed.

Abstract: A polyether polycarbonate block copolymer nonionic surface-active agent and method for making the same. The polyether polycarbonate surface active agent is comprised of a hydrophilic portion comprised of a polymer selected from the group consisting of a polyoxyalkylene polyether, a saccharide, a saccharide polyoxyalkylenate, a polycarbonate having a carbon dioxide content of from about 1 to 15 molar percent and mixtures thereof and a hydrophobic portion comprising alkylene and carbonate units arranged in alternating or random order to form a poly(alkylene carbonate) having a total carbon dioxide content of from about 25 to 50 molar percent and a total molecular weight of from about 300 to 10,000. The hydrophobic portion is bonded to the hydrophilic portion at each side of a reactive hydrogen. The surface active agent is prepared by polymerizing the hydrophilic portion with the hydrophobic portion in a weight ratio of about 10:90 to 90:10.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a poly(arylene thioether-ketone) composition improved in melt stability and crystallinity, which comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a melt-stable poly(arylene thioether-ketone) (PTK) and (B) 0.1-30 parts by weight of at least basic compound selected from the group consisting of the hydroxides, oxides and aromatic carboxylic acid salts of Group IIA metals of the periodic table other than magnesium and the hydrocarbyl oxides, aromatic carboxylic acid salts, carbonates, hydroxides, phosphates and borates of Group IA metals of the periodic table. The phosphates and borates include condensation products. The PTK has predominant recurring units of the formula ##STR1## and having a melting point, Tm of 310.degree.-380.degree. C., a residual melt crystallization enthalpy, .DELTA.Hmc (420.degree. C./10 min) of at least 10 J/g, a melt crystallization peak-temperature, Tmc (420.degree. C./10 min) of at least 210.degree. C. and a reduced viscosity of 0.2-2 dl/g.

Abstract: The invention is a process for the preparation of a POWADIR membrane comprising bisphenol-based polycarbonates wherein at least 25 percent by weight of the bisphenol moieties are tetrahalogenated wherein the halogen is Cl or Br, and the membrane prepared by such process.

Abstract: Cyclic monocarbonate bischloroformates are prepared by the reaction of a carbonyl halide such as phosgene with a bridged substituted resorcinol or hydroquinone such as bis(2,4-dihydroxy-3-methylphenyl)methane or bis(2,5-dihydroxy-3,4,6-trimethylphenyl)methane in the presence of aqueous alkali metal hydroxide. The cyclic monocarbonate bischloroformates may be used for the preparation of linear or cyclic polycarbonates containing cyclic carbonate structural units, which may in turn be converted to crosslinked polycarbonates.

Abstract: Novel acid-functional poly(alkylene carbonate) polyahls and their salts having surfactant activities are disclosed. These polyahls have, on the average, at least about 0.05 and up to about and including one hydrophilic terminus per molecule and can be produced by the reaction of a random non-ionic poly(alkylene carbonate) polyahl obtained by reacting a monofunctional alcohol, mercaptan, carboxylic acid, primary or secondary amine, alkyl substituted phenol or alkoxylates thereof with an alkylene carbonate and/or an alkylene oxide and/or carbon dioxide and/or a poly(alkylene carbonate) polyahl, and admixing a compound capable of adding an acidic end group thereto. Novel anionic poly(alkylene carbonate) polyahls are also disclosed. Surfactant compositions comprising the acid-functional polyahls of the invention and other non-ionic surfactants are also disclosed. Moreover, surfactant compositions comprising the novel acid-functional polyahls and other anionic surfactants are also disclosed.

Abstract: A coating composition is composed of a material or mixture of materials adapted to provide a source of:(i) carbonate moieties;(ii) isocyanate groups; and(iii) phosphatized polyepoxide essentially free of oxirane groups.The coating composition has excellent elongation and is particularly useful as a coating applied directly to metal. The coating composition is also useful as a primer in the preparation of multilayer coatings having good flexibility.

Abstract: A coating composition has as its principal constituents(i) an isocyanate terminated urethane containing material; and(ii) a phosphatized polyepoxide essentially free of oxirane groups.The coating composition has excellent elongation and is particularly useful as a coating applied directly to metal. The coating composition is also useful as a primer in the preparation of multilayer coatings having good flexibility.