polycarbonates

polycarbonates, group of clear, thermoplastic polymers used mainly as molding compounds (see plastic). Polycarbonates are prepared by the reaction of an aromatic difunctional phenol with either phosgene or an aromatic or aliphatic carbonate. The commercially important polycarbonates use 2,2-bis (4-hydroxyphenol)-propane (bisphenol A) and diphenyl carbonate. This polymer is a clear plastic with a slight yellow discoloration. It has excellent electrical properties and a high impact strength.

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Bayer has a broad portfolio of polycarbonate resins, blends and films; thermoplastic polyurethane films; and polyurethane-based adhesives and foams - all formulated for the medical device and healthcare market.

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Teijin has other Panlite polycarbonates achieving UL94 V-0 from 2 mm, and has developed the new grade as part of a strategy to expand its polycarbonate markets in the electrical and electronics fields, particularly for LEDs and other lighting applications.

Teijin pushes down thickness at which transparent PC achieves flame retardancy

First, MRC received UL 94V-0 classifications for four of its Naxell recycled polycarbonates, including unfilled and 10% glass-filled grades in medium and low viscosities.

Materials

Alkalube glyceryl, simple, and complete esters function as internal, external, or intermediate lubricants and flow modifiers for rigid PVC, polycarbonates, phenolics, acrylics, and nylons.

Mold-release agents

Aromatic polycarbonates are important engineering thermoplastics with transparency, heat resistance, and toughness, and are used in many applications.

Branched polycarbonates

Applications include engineering resins such as nylons, polycarbonates, acetals, TPEs, and most commodity resins.

Colorants: product lines reviewed

Patent 7,232,854 (June 19, 2007), "Polycarbonate Compositions With Thin-Wall Flame Retardance," Shiping Ma, Thomas Ebeling, and Shrish Rane (General Electric Co., Schenectady, New York, USA).

Flame-retardant thin-walled polycarbonates

Company has a new heavy-duty, CFC-free release agent designed specifically to prevent crazing or blemishes on polycarbonates. Called Polycarbonate 41412, it is odorless and can be used where parts are to be painted, hot-stamped or metallized.

Mold-release agents: product lines reviewed

Over the last few months, the company has developed and commercialized Paraloid EXL-5137, a gloss-reducing agent for engineering resins; Paraloid EXL-3657, an MBS-based toughener that dramatically improves the impact strength of polycarbonate systems; and Paraloid EXL-3361, an acrylic core-shell toughener that provides strong thermal and uv stability to polycarbonate and polycarbonate blends.

Modifiers lessen gloss, raise toughness

Alkanox 240 is a solid arylphosphite antioxidant for use in adhesives and a variety of plastics including nylon, polycarbonates, acrylics, and styrenics.