Abstract:
A reaction product comprises a polyester-polycarbonate comprising a polyester unit and a polycarbonate unit, and a transesterification catalyst. The reaction product has a haze of less than 5.0%, specifically less than 3.5% as measured at a thickness of 3.2 mm according to ASTM D1003-00. A thermoplastic composition comprising the reaction product and articles formed from therefrom are disclosed. A method of forming the reaction product is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A composition and method is provided for making polycarbonate utilizing an effective amount of a binary catalyst system, comprising a phase transfer catalyst selected from the group consisting of methyltributylammonium halide and hexabutylbutylenediammonium halide and a tertiary organic amine, as a condensation catalyst during the interfacial phosgenation of a bisphenol, such as bisphenol A. Improved phosgene utilization and the substantial elimination of emulsion formation in the interfacial polymerization reactor and the processing units downstream thereof results.
Abstract:
A composition and method is provided for making polycarbonate utilizing an effective amount of a binary catalyst system, comprising a phase transfer catalyst and a tertiary organic amine, as a condensation catalyst during the interfacial phosgenation of a bisphenol, such as bisphenol A. for improved phosgene utilization.
Abstract:
Compositions containing polyphenylene ether-poly(alkylene dicarboxylate) copolymers are prepared by a reaction between the two polymers and, optionally, at least one functionalizing agent therefor. The functionalizing agent may first be reacted with the polyphenylene ether and the resulting functionalized polyphenylene ether in turn reacted with a functionalized or unfunctionalized poly(alkylene dicarboxylate). Alternatively, an unfunctionalized or hydroxyalkyl-functionalized polyphenylene ether may be incorporated in a conventional polyester-forming reaction. The copolymer-containing compositions are characterized by a number of desirable properties including high impact strength and solvent resistance.
Abstract:
A polyphthalatecarbonate/polycarbonate blend exhibits improved resistance to hazing and yellowing from prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation. The blend is useful in the production of transparent, ultraviolet radiation stable sheets and films.
Abstract:
Novel liquid crystalline extended chain polymer compositions comprising a high concentration of one or more extended chain homopolymer(s), copolymer(s), or block polymer(s) and certain strong acids are prepared by admixing a high concentration of one or more selected homo- or hetero-bifunctional monomer(s) with or without oxidation protecting atoms or groups and one or more of a substantially non-oxidizing strong acid(s) having a high or low P.sub.2 O.sub.5 content. Such compositions are capable of exhibiting excellent cohesive strength, and are especially suited to the production of high molecular weight ordered polymer fibers by dry-jet wet spinning. These liquid crystalline compositions are capable of being drawn through long air gap distances and spun at exceptionally high spin draw ratios. Fibers, films and other articles formed from these liquid crystalline compositions exhibit exceptionally high physical and heat resistant properties.
Abstract translation:包含高浓度一种或多种延伸链均聚物,共聚物或嵌段聚合物和某些强酸的新型液晶延伸链聚合物组合物通过将高浓度的一种或多种选择的同型物 - 或具有或不具有氧化保护原子或基团的一个或多个具有高或低P 2 O 5含量的一种或多种基本上非氧化的强酸的异双官能单体。 这种组合物能够表现出优异的内聚强度,特别适用于通过干喷湿法纺丝生产高分子量有序聚合物纤维。 这些液晶组合物能够通过长的气隙距离被拉伸并以非常高的旋转拉伸比旋转。 由这些液晶组合物形成的纤维,薄膜和其它制品表现出极高的物理和耐热性能。
Abstract:
Hydroxyalkyl- and aminoalkyl-functionalized polyphenylene ethers are prepared by the reaction of polyphenylene ethers with bis-hydroxyalkyl maleates or fumarates, or with the corresponding acids or anhydrides, terephthaloyl chloride or the like followed by esterification or imidization with diols, diamines or amino alcohols. They are useful in the preparation of polyphenylene ether copolymers, which in turn are useful for the compatibilization of blends of polyphenylene ethers with linear polyesters.
Abstract:
This disclosure relates to polycarbonate compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture that at least meets certain electrical tracking resistance requirements. The compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture that meet these requirements contain at least a polycarbonate; a polysiloxane block co-polycarbonate; and a transition metal oxide, e.g. titanium dioxide.
Abstract:
A polysiloxane copolymer composition comprises: a polysiloxane unit comprising 4 to 50 siloxane units, and a polyester-polycarbonate unit consisting of 50 to 100 mole percent of arylate ester units, less than 50 mole percent aromatic carbonate units, less than 30 mole percent resorcinol carbonate units, and less than 35 mole percent bisphenol carbonate units, wherein the siloxane units are present in the polysiloxane unit in an amount of 0.2 to 10 wt % of the total weight of the polysiloxane copolymer composition, and wherein the polysiloxane copolymer composition has a 2 minute integrated heat release rate of less than or equal to 65 kilowatt-minutes per square meter (kW-min/m2) and a peak heat release rate of less than 65 kilowatts per square meter (kW/m2) as measured using the method of FAR F25.4, in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation FAR 25.853 (d). A window article for an aircraft, comprising the polysiloxane copolymer composition, is also disclosed.
Abstract translation:聚硅氧烷共聚物组合物包括:包含4至50个硅氧烷单元的聚硅氧烷单元和由50至100摩尔%的芳基酯单元,小于50摩尔%的芳族碳酸酯单元,小于30摩尔%的间苯二酚碳酸酯组成的聚酯 - 聚碳酸酯单元 单体和小于35摩尔%的双酚碳酸酯单元,其中硅氧烷单元以聚硅氧烷共聚物组合物总重量的0.2-10重量%的量存在于聚硅氧烷单元中,并且其中聚硅氧烷共聚物组合物具有2 小于或等于65千瓦分/平方米(kW-min / m2)的小时集成放热速率和小于65千瓦/平方米(kW / m 2)的峰值放热率,使用 FAR F25.4,根据联邦航空条例FAR 25.853(d)。 还公开了一种包含聚硅氧烷共聚物组合物的飞机用窗构件。
Abstract:
A copolymer composition comprises an arylate polyester unit, an aromatic carbonate unit, and a soft-block moiety, wherein individual occurrences of the soft block moiety are linked by a spacer unit comprising one or more of the arylate polyester units, one or more of the aromatic carbonate units, or a combination comprising each of these. In one embodiment, a soft block moiety comprises a polysiloxane unit. A film of the composition has a percent transmittance of greater than or equal to 60% as determined according to ASTM D1003-00. A method of forming a copolymer composition is disclosed, comprising substantially forming the bis-haloformates of a dihydroxy compound comprising an arylate polyester unit, and a dihydroxy compound comprising a soft-block moiety, and reacting the bis haloformates with a dihydroxy aromatic compound.