Rohm and Haas Company

Arkema France

Elf Atochem S.a.

Atofina

Paul J Keating

Donald E Roach

Shijun Yang

Charles C Crabb

Robert A Wanat

Jack J Reilly

Ryan R Dirkx

Composite plastic compositions based on the dispersion of selected crosslinked polymers in certain thermoplastic matrices are disclosed. The composite compositions are readily formed and processed by thermal extrusion processes versus conventional casting processes. Preferred composite plastic compositions based on crosslinked poly(alkyl (meth)acrylate) polymers and modified poly(alkyl (meth)acrylate) thermoplastics are especially useful in the preparation of synthetic architectural materials having a mineral-like appearance, such as that of granite.

Plastic compositions having mineral-like appearance

Disclosed is a polished translucent co-extruded sheet having utility as a light diffusing protective cover or sign face for light emitting diode (LED) light sources and other purposes. The sheet is comprised of (a) a particle layer containing particles having a mean particle size of about 4 to 100 microns and having a particle size distribution of between 1-110 microns, at a loading of 1 to 60% melt blended with a thermoplastic matrix, wherein the particle and matrix have refractive indices that differ by greater than 0.001 units of each other when measured in conformance with ASTM D 542; and (b) at least one substrate layer comprised of thermoplastic compositions, wherein the substrates have a refractive index within 0.2 units of the refractive index of the particle layer matrix when measured in conformance with ASTM D 542.

Light emitting diode signs and translucent plastic sheets used therein

Composite plastic compositions based on the dispersion of selected cross-linked polymers in certain thermoplastic matrices are disclosed. The composite compositions are readily formed and processed by thermal extrusion processes versus conventional casting processes. Preferred composite plastics compositions based on cross-linked poly(alkyl (meth)acrylate) polymers and modified poly(alkyl (meth)acrylate) thermoplastics are especially useful in the preparation of synthetic architectural materials having a mineral-like appearance, such as that of granite.

Plastic composition

Aliphatic alcohol, and high boiling point hydroxy compound additives are added to poly methyl methacrylate to improve the ultraviolet radiation resistance of the polymer. The additives may be incorporated into the poly methyl methacrylate by including the additives with the monomers prior to polymerization. Alternatively, the additives may be incorporated into the poly methylmethacrylate by addition to polymerized methyl methacrylate.

Methyl methacrylate compositions

The present invention is directed to methacrylic polymer compositions which may be used to form plastic products which have increased resistance to discoloration by sterilizing radiation, such as gamma or electron beam irradiation. The compositions, free from conventional ultraviolet stabilizers, contain .alpha.-hydroxyacids or esters thereof.

Stabilization of methacrylic polymers against sterilizing radiation

The present invention is directed to methacrylic polymer compositions which may be used to form plastic products which have increased resistance to sterilizing radiation, such as gamma or electron beam irradiation.

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Newportville, PA, United States of America

Paul J Keating