Abstract:
The undesirable odor of poly(phenylene ether) has discouraged its adoption for some end uses. Melt-blending poly(phenylene ether) with a small amount of a phosphate salt or its hydrate is found to substantially reduce the odor without affecting physical or thermal properties. The odor-reduction method is applicable to poly(phenylene ether) alone or in combination with other resins.
Abstract:
A thermoplastic composition comprises: 35 to 45 weight percent of a branched, end capped polycarbonate, 55 to 70 weight percent of a poly(aliphatic ester-carbonate) having a weight average molecular weight of 15,000 to 25,000, a non-flourinated sulfonate salt flame retardant and a polysiloxane. Weight percent is based on the combined weight of the branched, end capped polycarbonate and poly(aliphatic ester-carbonate).
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a circuit assembly including a polyetherimide dielectric layer; a conductive metal layer disposed on the dielectric layer; and a supporting metal matrix layer disposed on the dielectric layer on a side opposite the conductive metal layer. The polyetherimide dielectric layer includes a polyetherimide having a glass transition temperature of 200° C. or more. The circuit assembly has the same adhesion, within+10%, as determined by IPC-TM-650 test methods, before and after thermal stress at 280° C. for 30 minutes in accordance with SJ 20780-2000. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the circuit assembly, and articles including the circuit assembly.
Abstract:
A polycarbonate composition comprises: a first poly(carbonate-siloxane) copolymer, comprising a polysiloxane block with an average block length of 10 to 100, and a siloxane content from 5 wt % to 10 wt %; and a second poly(carbonate-siloxane) copolymer comprising a polysiloxane block with an average block length of 10 to 100, and a siloxane content from 30 wt % to 60 wt %; wherein the weight ratio of the first poly(carbonate-siloxane) copolymer to the second poly(carbonate-siloxane) copolymer is greater than or equal to 2 to less than 8; and a bisphenol A homopolycarbonate, wherein the polycarbonate composition has a total siloxane content of 2.5 wt % to 10 wt % based on the total weight of the composition; and a molded part of 1 mm thickness has a haze of less than 10% as measured by HazeGard (ASTM D1003-00).
Abstract:
The present disclosure describes polycarbonate-siloxane blends with a constant percentage of siloxane in the formulations. The polycarbonate-siloxane blends achieve improved impact properties, as well as the ability to achieve deep black and bright white colors.
Abstract:
A method of forming a cured epoxy material includes pre-reacting a phenylene ether oligomer with an anhydride hardener before adding an epoxy resin and a curing promoter, then curing the resulting composition. The method provides an improved balance of heat resistance and toughness relative to corresponding methods in which the phenylene ether oligomer is pre-reacted with the epoxy resin prior to addition of hardener, and in which all components are mixed simultaneously. The cured epoxy material can be used in the composite core of an aluminum conductor composite core reinforced cable.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are methods and compositions polycarbonate blend compositions with improved appearance characteristics and impact characteristics. The resulting compositions, comprising a polycarbonate polymer, a first polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer, a second polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer, and optionally a color composition, can be used in the manufacture of articles while still retaining advantageous mechanical properties, melt flow properties, and appearance characteristics such as the ability to achieve deep black and bright white colors. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.
Abstract:
A foamed thermoplastic material includes a thermoplastic material exhibiting, in its unfoamed state, a particular flammability index, flame growth rate, and specific extinction area. The foamed thermoplastic material further includes a plurality of cells having a number average mean diameter of 5 to 150 micrometers present in an amount effective to provide the foamed thermoplastic material with a density that is 10 to 90 percent of the density of the unfoamed thermoplastic material. The foamed thermoplastic material exhibits a desirable tensile elongation and dielectric constant. A process for forming the foamed thermoplastic material, articles including the foamed thermoplastic material, and an article-forming process are also described.
Abstract:
A thermoplastic composition comprisese: 35 to 45 weight percent of a branched, end capped polycarbonate, 55 to 70 weight percent of a poly(aliphatic ester-carbonate) having a weight average molecular weight of 15,000 to 25,000, a non-flourinated sulfonate salt flame retardant and a polysiloxane. Weight percent is based on the combined weight of the branched, end capped polycarbonate and poly(aliphatic ester-carbonate).
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are methods and compositions polycarbonate blend compositions with improved appearance characteristics and impact characteristics. The resulting compositions, comprising a polycarbonate polymer, a first polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer, a second polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer, and optionally a color composition, can be used in the manufacture of articles while still retaining advantageous mechanical properties, melt flow properties, and appearance characteristics such as the ability to achieve deep black and bright white colors. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.