The present invention relates to a process for preparing polysiloxane-polycarbonate block cocondensates proceeding from specific polycarbonates and hydroxyaryl-terminated polysiloxanes. More particularly, the present invention relates to the preparation of the said block cocondensates by means of a reactive extrusion.

The present invention relates to a process for preparing polysiloxane-polycarbonate block cocondensates proceeding from specific polycarbonates and hydroxyaryl-terminated polysiloxanes. More particularly, the present invention relates to the preparation of the said block cocondensates by means of a reactive extrusion.

Multi-layered golf balls having at least one layer made from silicone (polysiloxane) elastomers; silicone (polysiloxane) elastomer/polyurethane blends; polycarbonate-polysiloxane blends and copolymers; and polycarbonate-polysiloxane/polyurethane blends are provided. For example, three-piece, four-piece, and five-piece golf balls containing different core and cover structures can be made. The polysiloxane compositions have good thermal stability and durability without sacrificing resiliency. The polysiloxane compositions also have high elongation, tensile strength, chemical/fluid-resistance, and weatherability properties. These compositions can be used to form any layer, for example, core, intermediate, or cover, in the golf ball.

A method of producing a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer, including: a step (a) of obtaining a solution containing a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer through use of an alkaline aqueous solution of a dihydric phenol, phosgene, a polyorganosiloxane, and an organic solvent; a step (b) of continuously or intermittently draining the solution containing the copolymer from step (a), followed by separation of the drained solution into an aqueous phase and an organic phase to provide the organic phase with copolymer; and a step (c) of concentrating the organic phase with the from step (b) to remove the organic solvent, before heating the organic phase to a boiling region in the step (c), a viscosity of the organic phase being adjusted to 70 cP or less at 35° C., the polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer obtained by the steps (a) to (c) including a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer containing a specific polycarbonate block (A) and a specific polyorganosiloxane block (B).

The present invention relates to a flame-retardant polycarbonate composition comprising the following components, relative to the total weight of the composition: A) 40-60 wt. % of at least one aromatic polycarbonate, B) 30-50 wt. % of at least one polysiloxane-polycarbonate condensate, C) 0.5-5 wt. % of at least one cyclic phosphazene, D) 1-5 wt. % of at least one silicone-acrylate rubber based impact modifier, E) 0.3-3 wt % of aluminium hydroxide oxide, F) 0.1-1 wt. % of at least one anti-dripping agent, and G) 0.1-1 wt. % of at least one UV absorber.

The present invention also relates to a shaped article produced from the composition. The polycarbonate composition according to the present invention has a good combination of low-temperature impact performance, flame-retardancy, hydrolytic stability, anti-UV performance, and heat resistance.

Provided is a method of producing a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer, including a step (a) of producing a polycarbonate oligomer with an alkaline aqueous solution of a dihydric phenol, phosgene, and an organic solvent, the method further including a step of setting a content of a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer in the organic solvent to be introduced into the step (a) to less than 850 ppm by mass.

Provided is a method of producing a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer, including: a first reaction zone into which a polycarbonate oligomer, a polyorganosiloxane, and a caustic alkali are introduced to provide a reaction liquid containing the polycarbonate oligomer that has reacted with the polyorganosiloxane; and a second reaction zone into which the reaction liquid obtained from the first reaction zone, an alkaline aqueous solution of a dihydric phenol, a specific end terminator, and the caustic alkali are introduced to provide a polycondensation reaction liquid, in which a total amount of the caustic alkali to be introduced into the second reaction zone is introduced from an introduction port of the second reaction zone to perform a reaction.

Provided is a method of producing a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer, including: a first reaction zone into which a polycarbonate oligomer, a polyorganosiloxane, and a caustic alkali are introduced to provide a reaction liquid containing the polycarbonate oligomer that has reacted with the polyorganosiloxane; and a second reaction zone into which the reaction liquid obtained from the first reaction zone, an alkaline aqueous solution of a dihydric phenol, a specific end terminator, and the caustic alkali are introduced to provide a polycondensation reaction liquid, in which a total amount of the caustic alkali to be introduced into the second reaction zone is introduced from an introduction port of the second reaction zone to perform a reaction.

Provided is a polycarbonate-based resin composition, including a polycarbonate-based resin composition (A) including: 90 mass % to 10 mass % of a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer (A-1); and 10 mass % to 90 mass % of a recycled material (A-2) containing a polycarbonate-based resin, in which a content of a polyorganosiloxane block moiety in the polycarbonate-based resin composition is from 0.7 mass % to 40 mass %.

Disclosed herein are methods and compositions of blended polycarbonate compositions with simultaneously decreased splay and improved impact characteristics. The resulting compositions, comprising one or more polycarbonate polymers, a splay reducer, and a filler, can be used in the manufacture of articles while still retaining the advantageous physical properties of blended polycarbonate compositions with decreased splay. 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 invention.