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: 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: A thermoplastic polycarbonate molding composition resistant to gamma-radiation is disclosed. The composition incorporates about 0.05 to 5.0 percent by weight of and end-capped poly(alkyl oxide) conforming to ##STR1## where hal denotes bromine or chlorine, n is about 10 to 40 and x is 1 to 5.The composition was found to be resistant to the yellowing which characterized polycarbonate compositions upon exposure to gamma radiation. The composition of the invention not only has low initial color change upon exposure but also a small change in yellowness after long term storing.

Abstract: Disclosed is composition comprising an admixture of(A) from 99 to 1 weight percent, based on the weight of the admixture, of a copoly(arylene sulfide) corresponding to the structure[(--A--S--).sub.1-x (--A--S--S--).sub.x ].sub.nwherein A is a divalent substituted or unsubstituted aromatic radical, x is in the range of 0.5 to 0.001 and n is at least 25, and(B) from 1 to 99 weight percent, based on the weight of the admixture, of an bisphenol-A polycarbonate having an inherent viscosity of at least 0.3.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for cross-linking polymers that are crosslinkable by free radicals and/or contain aromatic rings by heating these polymers with a compound containing xanthene groups. The crosslinked polymers have improved chemical resistance.

Abstract: In thermoplastic elastomers selected from the group consisting of the thermoplastic polyurethanes, of the polyetheresters and of the polyetheramides which are derived from polyetherpolycarbonatediols as diol components, the polyetherpolycarbonatediols used are reaction products of phosgene, dialkyl carbonates having C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl groups or cyclic carbonates having C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkylene bridges or mixtures thereof with mixtures ofa.sub.1) from 10 to 100 mol % of polyoxytetramethylenediol having a number average molecular weight M.sub.n of from 150 to 500 anda.sub.2) from 0 to 90 mol % of polyoxyalkylenediols which differ from a.sub.1) and have C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 -alkylene groups, aliphatic alkanediols of 2 to 14 carbon atoms, alicyclic alkanediols of 3 to 14 carbon atoms or alkylene oxides of 2 or 3 carbon atoms, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A block copolymer represented by the formula ##STR1## are formed by contracting an ester group containing poly(aryl ether) composed of the recurring units ##STR2## with a polyarylcarbonate composed of the recurring units ##STR3## in which B, Z, E.sup.5, E.sup.1, E.sup.2 x, y, n and p represent specified groups or valuesunder conditions such that ester/carbonate interchange reactions will occur.

Abstract: High performance engineering polymer (HPEP) compositions are disclosed containing a HPEP and a polymeric polyvalent metal aromatic polycarboxylate where the polymeric carboxylate is dispersible, non-migratable, non-extractable and heat stable at processing temperatures of the HPEP. The compositions offer the physical properties of high mechanical strength, durability, toughness, chemical resistance and high temperature performance, among others. The engineering polymers are wholly aromatic polymers having aromatic rings forming the main chain of the polymer and devoid of methylene groups in the main chain. Polymeric metal carboxylates such as calcium terephthalate are employed as the high temperature additive in an effective amount for extending the engineering polymer while substantially maintaining or improving its engineering properties.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions are described which result from blending a mixture comprising: (A) at least one amorphous polycarbonate; (B) at least one linear polycarbonate oligomer containing hydroquinone carbonate structural units; and (C) at least one polycarbonate formation catalyst.The polymeric compositions have particular application in the preparation of shaped articles for use in environments characterized by the presence of solvents, solvent vapors, and/or potential for fire conditions. Methods for increasing the solvent and flammability resistance of amorphous polycarbonates are also described.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions are described which result from blending a mixture comprising: (A) at least one amorphous polycarbonate; (B) at least one cyclic polycarbonate oligomer containing hydroquinone carbonate structural units; and (C) at least one polycarbonate formation catalyst.The polymeric compositions have particular application in the preparation of shaped articles for use in environments characterized by the presence of solvents, solvent vapors, and/or potential for fire conditions. Methods for increasing the solvent and flammability resistance of amorphous polycarbonates are also described.

Abstract: The invention describes a novel process for the preparation of polycarbonate and/or polyarylate block copolymers with poly(aryl ethers). The process is comprised of the steps:(a) the reaction of a dihydroxy-terminated poly(aryl ether) oligomer with a high molecular weight polycarbonate, or a high molecular weight polyarylate, or a high molecular weight poly(arylate-carbonate) to yield a block copolymer; followed by(b) the coupling of the material obtained in step (a) to the required molecular weight, using a diaryl ester of carbonic acid or of a dicarboxylic acid.Both steps are performed in the presence of a catalyst. The copolymerizations can be run in bulk under vacuum in a single or twin screw extruder. Using the above conditions high molecular weight, high quality block copolymers having a combination of excellent properties are obtained in a matter of minutes.

Abstract: New aromatic polycarbonates contain, in their bisphenol moiety, at least in part bisphenols of the type 1,1-bishydroxyphenylhexafluorodichlorocyclopentane, 1,1-bishydroxyphenylheptafluoromonochlorocyclopentane or 1,1-bishydroxyphenyloctafluorocyclopentane.

Abstract: Blended polymer compositions are described which comprise: (A) at least one amorphous polycarbonate; and (B) at least one linear polycarbonate oligomer containing hydroquinone carbonate structural units.The blended polymer compositions having particular application in the preparation of shaped articles for use in environments characterized by the presence of solvents, solvent vapors, and/or potential for fire conditions. Methods for increasing the solvent and flammability resistance of amorphous polycarbonates are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to blends of modified polyarylene sulfides (PAS), preferably polyphenylene sulfides (PPS), with polycarbonates.

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

Abstract: The present invention provides an adhesive composition that is useful as an energy-curable, one-part adhesive, suitable for bonding electronic components. The adhesive composition, preferably provided as an adhesive film, comprises the reaction product of an admixture of an effective amount of a curable cyanate ester resin, a thermoplastic polymer, and a curing catalyst. The catalyst may be, for example, thermally or photochemically activated.

Abstract: An article for an optical application is disclosed comprisinga) about 0.1 to 99.9 wt. % of a thermoplastic, aromatic polycarbonate resin containing carbonate structural units corresponding to (Ia): ##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 are selected individually for each X, independently represent hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; andX represents a carbon atom;provided that R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 both represent alkyl on at least one X atom; andb) from 99.9 to 0.1 wt. % of at least one thermoplastic polycarbonate other than component (a).

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel polycarbonate-based block polymer, and to fibers and bioresorbable implantable medical devices fabricated from said fibers.

Abstract: Polycarbonate and polyarylate resins are chain-terminated with a group selected from those of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each R independently represents one of hydrogen or lower alkyl. The resins are reactive polycarbonates, poly(ester carbonates) and polyarylates, useful as intermediates in the preparation of block and graft copolymers, with other polymers having functional, reactive groups.

Abstract: Mixtures containinga) thermoplastic polycarbonates based on diphenols corresponding to formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another represent hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl and c.sub.7 -C.sub.12 aralkyl,m is an integer of from 4 to 7,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may be individually selected for each X and independently of one another represent hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl andX represents carbon, with the proviso that, at at least one atom X, both R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are alkyl, andb) elastomers or other thermoplastics than those of component a) and, optionally,c) standard additives,processes for their preparation, and the use thereof for the production of films.

Abstract: A polycarbonate having a principal chain comprising a repeating unit represented by the formula: ##STR1## (a) a substituted phenoxy group represented by the formula (II) ##STR2## (wherein A is as defined in the appended specification) and (b) p-tert-butyl phenoxy group represented by the formula (III) ##STR3## and/or the phenoxy group represented by the formula (IV) ##STR4## bonded to the terminals thereof in the ratio of (a) 10 to 99 mole percent of the said substituted phenoxy group, and (b) 90 to 1 mole percent of p-tert-butylphenoxy group and/or phenoxy group. This polycarbonate has so high a fluidity and an impact resistance that it is moldable into thin or complex shapes.

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 resin, containing in the polymer chain at least one divalent moiety of the formula: ##STR1## wherein E is selected from the group consisting of alkylene containing from 1 to 15 carbon atoms, inclusive, and halogen-substituted alkylene containing from 1 to 15 carbon atoms, inclusive, a is an integer of 0 or 1 and R' is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or halogen substituted hydrocarbyl amenable to beta elimination upon thermal degradation.

Abstract: A halogenated copolycarbonate, which contains reduced levels of phenolic end groups and end groups which result from side reactions of process chemicals with the copolycarbonate chain, has improved resistance to the degradation-inducing effects of such end groups and has improved washability.

Abstract: Poly(aryl ether/thioether)-poly(aryl carbonate) block copolymers are prepared by reacting a poly(aryl carbonate) with a poly(aryl ether/thioether) having at least one electron-withdrawing group located in a position ortho or para to its ether/thioether linking group, in the presence of an exchange catalyst. At least a portion of the poly(aryl ether/thioether) blocks are joined to the poly(aryl carbonate) blocks through an ether/thioether oxygen or sulfur atom.

Abstract: The invention describes a novel process for the preparation of polycarbonate and/or polyarylate block copolymers with poly(aryl ethers). The process is comprised of the steps:(a) the reaction of a dihydroxy-terminated poly(aryl ether) oligomer with a high molecular weight polycarbonate, or a high molecular weight polyarylate, or a high molecular weight poly(arylate-carbonate) to yield a block copolymer; followed by(b) the coupling of the material obtained in step (a) to the required molecular weight, using a diaryl ester of carbonic acid or of a dicarboxylic acid.Both steps are performed in the presence of a catalyst. The copolymerizations can be run in bulk under vacuum in a single or twin screw extruder. Using the above conditions high molecular weight, high quality block copolymers having a combination of excellent properties are obtained in a matter of minutes.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of poly(aryl ether) block copolymers with polycarbonates and/or polyarylates comprising the steps ofa) reacting a hydroxy-terminated poly(aryl ether) with a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate, or a high molecular weight polyarylate, or a high molecular weight poly(arylatecarbonate) to yield a block copolymer; followed byb) coupling the material obtained in step a) under poly(aryl ether) forming conditions via the hydroxyl/activated dihalobenzenoid compound, or the hydroxyl/activated dinitrobenzenoid compound polycondensation processis described.The polymerization is preferably performed in an integrated manner starting with the poly(aryl ether)-forming monomers and using a polar aprotic solvent. Materials with an overall excellent combination of properties are obtained.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermoplastic, aromatic polycarbonates in which mesogenic compounds corresponding to the following formula ##STR1## are incorporated as chain terminating agents, to their preparation by the known processes for the preparation of polycarbonates, and to their use for the production of moulded articles for optical purposes.

Abstract: Polycarbonate prepolymers are produced by adding phosgene, one or more dihydric phenols, a halogenated organic solvent, and an aqueous caustic solution together with mixing in motionless mixers to form fine dispersions of partially phosgenated phenols, allowing for interfacial reactions to occur in residence time sections and repeating the steps after the addition of caustic to form high molecular weight prepolymers. These prepolymers are then polymerized with amines to form high molecular weight polycarbonates.

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: Thermoplastic branched polycarbonate resins are prepared by equilibration of linear aromatic polycarbonate with polyhydric phenol having more than two hydroxy groups in the presence of a catalyst.In another aspect of the invention, thermoplastic branched polycarbonate resins are prepared by equlibration of branched aromatic polycarbonate with 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.

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## 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: A method for preparing novel poly(aryl ether)-(poly aryl carbonate) block copolymers by the decarboxylation of copolycarbonates prepared by the condensation of two different aromatic dihydroxy compounds and a carbonate precursor such as phosgene. At least one of the aromatic diols must have at least one electron-withdrawing group located in a position ortho or para to at least one of its hydroxy groups and at least one of the diols must not have any electron-withdrawing groups in a position ortho or para to either of its hydroxy groups. The method is particularly effective in making crystalline block copolymers.

Abstract: This invention relates to halogen-free binary mixtures of two fully aromatic polycarbonates each having a disperse solubility of from 18 to 35 (J/ccm).sup.1/2, in which both polycarbonates are of high molecular weight and each contains not more than 70 mol-% of bisphenol A. The invention further relates to the use of these mixtures for optical data stores and to moulded parts produced from the mixtures.

Abstract: Blends comprising from about 1 to about 99 percent by weight of a poly(aryl ether ketone co-carbonate) and from about 99 to about 1 percent by weight of a thermoplastic polymer selected from the group of a poly(aryl ether ketone), a poly(arylene sulfide), a poly(ether imide) or a poly(aryl ether).

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin, containing in the polymer chain at least one divalent moiety of the formula: ##STR1## wherein E is selected from the group consisting of alkylene containing from 1 to 15 carbon atoms, inclusive, and halogen-substituted alkylene containing from 1 to 15 carbon atoms, inclusive, a is an integer of 0 or 1 and R' is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or halogen substituted hydrocarbyl amenable to beta elimination upon thermal degradation.

Abstract: Polycyclic polycarbonate (or thiol analog) oligomers are prepared from a mixture of at least one bishaloformate with at least one tetraphenol, or thio analogs thereof. Such mixture may also contain at least one dihydroxy or dimercapto compound. The oligomers are formed by the reaction of such mixtures with alkali metal hydroxides and various amines. The polycyclic oligomer mixtures may be converted to crosslinked polycarbonates or their thiol analogs.

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: A process for producing a block copolymer composed of polyphenylene sulfide segments and polyphenylene sulfide sulfone segments comprises reacting a polyphenylene sulfide prepolymer with a mixture of a dihalodiphenyl sulfone and a sulfidization agent, or a polyphenylene sulfide sulfone prepolymer with a mixture of a polyhalogenated aromatic compound and a sulfidization agent.

Abstract: Branched polycarbonates are prepared by the reaction of at least one polyepoxy compound, preferably triglycidyl isocyanurate, with at least one carboxylic acid-terminated polycarbonate, preferably of the type prepared by employing t-butyl p-hydroxybenzoate as a chainstopper in an interfacial polycarbonate formation reaction followed by thermal elimination of isobutene. The branched polycarbonates have high melt viscosities and high complex viscosity ratios, and are particularly useful in such operations as blow molding.

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: The invention relates to the use of thermoplastic homopolycarbonates of 3,3'-dihydroxydiphenyl ether in quantities of 3% by weight to 30% by weight for modifying filsm of other thermoplastics than the thermoplastic homopolycarbonates of 3,3'-dihydroxydiphenyl ether, to a process for modifying films of these other thermoplastics, to the films obtainable by this process and to mixtures containing the homopolycarbonates mentioned and the other thermoplastics.

Abstract: Polycarbonate and polyarylate resins are chain-terminated with a group selected from those of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each R independently represents one of hydrogen or lower alkyl. The resins are reactive polycarbonates, poly(ester carbonates) and polyarylates, useful as intermediates in the preparation of block and graft copolymers, with other polymers having functional, reactive groups.

Abstract: An aromatic polycarbonate containing at least one terminal group represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R and R' are the same or different and are alkyl, aryl or halogen; a and b are the same or different and are zero or an integer of one to four; W is 0, S, SO, SO.sub.2, CH.sub.2, CHR or CR.sub.2 wherein R is identified above: ##STR2## Preferably a and b are the same or different and are zero or one, more preferably each is zero. W is CH.sub.2, CHR or CR.sub.2.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of aromatic polycarbonate resins bearing terminal hydroxy groups comprises the interfacial polymerization of a dihydric phenol with a carbonyl halide in the presence of a molecular weight controlling proportion of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R' each independently represent hydrogen and hydrocarbyl of 1 to about 12 carbons; or R and R' when taken together with the carbon atom between them represent cycloalkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, inclusive. The novel product resins are useful as intermediates in the preparation of copolymers with, for example, polyesteramides and as cross-linking agents, to cross-link polycarbonates and like resins.

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: The invention relates to mixtures containing1. thermoplastic, aromatic polycarbonates and/or thermoplastic, aromatic polyesters and2. copolymers corresponding to formula (Ia)--A--X--.sub.r (Ia) and, optionally, stabilizers, pigments, mold release agents, flameproofing agents and/or antistatic agents. The invention also relates to a process for the production of the mixtures.