Miles Inc.

Mobay Corporation

Bayer Aktiengesellschaft

Bayer Corporation

Roger J. White

Sivaram Krishnan

Charles E. Lundy

Gary W. Cleary

Adrian L. Faasse

Sreenivasu Mudumba

Michael G. Marcoux

Charles E Lundy

Gerhard Fennhoff

Klaus Kircher

Ronald L Price

Douglas G Powell

Ulrich R Grigo

Karsten-Josef Idel

Robson M Mafoti

Jurgen Kirsch

Ralf Hufen

Rick L Archey

Klaus Horn

Harald Pielartzik

Robert Allen Pyles

Rudiger Schubart

Neil H Nodelman

Richard Weider

Gerard E Reinert

Aaron D Meltzer

Roger J White

Winfried G Paul

Klaus Sommer

Richard E Keegan

John J Charles

Arno Becker

Steven A Jorissen

Donald K Booher

Gerald L Robbins

Alexa Sommer

Gary W Cleary

Michael G Marcoux

Adrian L Faasse

A thermoplastic molding composition comprising polycarbonate and a comples ester are disclosed. The ester which conforms to ##STR1## wherein p is an integer of 2 to 8, q is an integer of 7 to 13 and R and R' independently denote a C.sub.x H.sub.2x+1 -group, where x is an integer of 8 to 24, with the proviso that R is linear, was found to impart to the composition excellent mold filling and release properties.

Polycarbonate compositions having mold-release properties

The invention relates to the use of nucleus-brominated phthalic acid derivatives, optionally in combination with polyalkylene oxides corresponding to formula (V) ##STR1## in which R is H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, tetrahydropyranyl or a silyl group,

Use of nucleus-brominated phthalic acid anhydride for stabilizing

A thermoplastic molding composition stabilized against .gamma.-rays and its application for manufacture of medical equipment is disclosed. The composition contains an aromatic polycarbonate and (i) dialkyl and/or dicycloalkyl monosulfides or polysulfides in an amount of 0.001 to 5 weight %, and optionally (ii) aliphatic or cycloaliphatic monoalcohols or polyalcohols or their derivatives in an amount of 0.001 to 2 weight % said percent being relative to 100 weight % of aromatic polycarbonate.

Radiation-resistant polycarbonates

A thermoplastic molding composition resistant to the degradation induced by ionizing-radiation is disclosed. The composition contains an aromatic polycondensate and an agent which is a compound conforming structurally to formula (I) ##STR1## or which is a member selected from the group consisting of oligocarbonate, polycarbonate, copolycarbonate, polyestercarbonate and polyesters which contain structural units conforming to formula (Ia) ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 to R.sup.10 and X are defined. The composition is suitable for the manufacture of shaped articles, especially articles useful in medical applications.

Polycondensates which can be sterilized by .gamma.-radiation

The invention relates to silicon compounds, to mixtures thereof in aromatic polycarbonates and aromatic polyester carbonates and to their use as heat stabilizers in aromatic polycarbonates and aromatic polyester carbonates.

Heat stabilization or aromatic polycarbonates

A thermoplastic molding composition is disclosed containing a polycarbonate resin and

Use of nuclear aromatic sulfonic acid esters for stabilizing

A thermoplastic polycarbonate molding composition comprising a polycarbonate resin and a stabilizing agent is disclosed. Containing (i) a polyether polyol and (ii) an aromatic disulfide, the agent imparts to the composition improved resistance to gamma-radiation-induced color change. Articles molded from the composition of the invention are suitable for the preparation of gamma-radiation sterilizable medical equipment.

Gamma radiation resistant polycarbonate composition

A pigmented thermoplastic molding composition is disclosed comprising

Pigmented polycarbonate composition having high impact strength and good

The invention relates to thermoplastic polycarbonate molding compositions which are rendered resistant to gamma-radiation by incorporating therewith about 0.1 to about 5 percent by weight of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen or a halogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, a C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 alkyl, a C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.22 acyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 alkylaryl or a C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 cycloalkyl radical, n is an integer of at least 1 and preferably 1 to about 100 and Y and Y.sup.1 independently are a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl or a C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 alkylaryl or a C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 arylalkyl radical or ##STR2## wherein m is 1 or 3-6, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently are a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl or a C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 alkylaryl radical.

Gamma radiation resistant polycarbonate compositions

A thermplastic molding composition is disclosed which contains a homogeneous blend of a polycarbonate resin, an olefin-acrylate rubber terpolymer impact modifier and a flame retardant package which contains a fluorinated polyolefin, a halogenated phthalimide and an oligomeric carbonate. The composition was found to be suitable for preparing molded articles having an excellent level of flame resistance and impact properties.

Flame retardant polycarbonate composition having improved impact strength

A thermoplastic molding composition is disclosed which contains a homogeneous blend of a polycarbonate resin, a graft-modified olefin rubber and, a particular flame retardant package containing a salt, halogenated phthalimine, polytetrafluoroethylene and an oligomeric carbonate. The composition was found to be suitable for preparing molded articles having an excellent level of flame resistance and impact properties.

A thermoplastic molding composition containing an aromatic polycarbonate resin, a flame retarding package and an impact modifier is disclosed. The impact modifier is a maleic anhydride-functionalized block copolymer which consist of polystyrene endblock and poly(ethylene/butylene) midblocks. Characterized in its improved impact performance and flame retardance, the composition is suitable for the manufacture of molded articles of improved properties.

Flame retardant polycarbonate compositions

Thermoplastic molding compositions containing at least one member selected from among aromatic polycarbonate and aromatic polyestercarbonate resins were plasticized by incorporating therewith a small amount of a copolyetherester conforming to ##STR1## wherein x is about 2 to 15, n is about 3 to 10 and y is about 1 to 10. A and A' are end groups which may independently be a hydroxy group, a carboxy radical, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy or a C.sub.6 -050249762 C.sub.10 aryloxy group. The compositions of the invention are characterized by their improved processability.

Thermoplastic compositions having improved melt flow

The invention relates to thermoplastic molding compositions comprising a polycarbonate resin which is rendered resistant to gamma radiation induced yellowing. It was surprisingly found that the incorporation in the resin of an effective amount of benzylic alcohol or its derivatized versions renders the composition resistant to yellowing. The composition of the invention is suitable for the preparation of molded articles having improved resistance to yellowing and to the formation of haze induced upon exposure to gamma radiation.

A monoester derived from guerbet alcohol and a monocarboxylic acid or a hydroxy carboxylic acid was found to be an effective mold release agent for a thermoplastic molding composition which comprise an aromatic polycarbonate resin. The alcohol of the invention is a guerbet alcohol having about 20 to 60 carbon atoms and the monoacid is characterized in that it has about 1 to 22 carbon atoms.

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