The invention relates to copolycarbonate compositions containing oxidized, acid-modified polyethylene wax, to their use for producing blends and moldings and to moldings obtained therewith. Said copolycarbonate compositions have an improved processing behaviour.

A curable resin composition contains a polycarbonate resin and a styrenic monomer, the polycarbonate resin comprising a terminal structure that has an unsaturated group represented by the following Formula (1):

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A curable resin composition contains a polycarbonate resin and a styrenic monomer, the polycarbonate resin comprising a terminal structure that has an unsaturated group represented by the following Formula (1):

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A method for the manufacture of a 2-hydrocarbyl-3,3-bis(hydroxyaryl)phthalimidine composition comprises: reacting a phthalimide with a phenol in the presence of a catalyst and optionally a solvent at an elevated temperature to form the 2-hydrocarbyl-3,3-bis(hydroxyaryl)phthalimidine composition.

A method for the manufacture of a 2-hydrocarbyl-3,3-bis(hydroxyaryl)phthalimidine composition comprises: reacting a phthalimide with a phenol in the presence of a catalyst and optionally a solvent at an elevated temperature to form the 2-hydrocarbyl-3,3-bis(hydroxyaryl)phthalimidine composition.

Provided is a photosensitive resin composition, including: a polymer compound which has a polycyclic structure and a sulfonamide group in a main chain thereof; and an infrared absorbent, wherein the polycyclic structure has at least one structure selected from the group consisting of a fused cyclic hydrocarbon structure and a fused polycyclic aromatic structure.

The present invention provides new classes of phenol compounds, including those derived from tyrosol and analogues, useful as monomers for preparation of biocompatible polymers, and biocompatible polymers prepared from these monomeric phenol compounds, including novel biodegradable and/or bioresorbable polymers. These biocompatible polymers or polymer compositions with enhanced bioresorbability and processibility are useful in a variety of medical applications, such as in medical devices and con-trolled-release therapeutic formulations. The invention also provides methods for preparing these monomeric phenol compounds and biocompatible polymers.

A composition includes specific amounts of a reinforcing filler and a copolycarbonate containing bisphenol A carbonate units and second carbonate units of the formula wherein R.sup.a, R.sup.b, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, j, p, and q are defined herein. The composition is useful for fabricating articles that exhibit a desirable balance of heat resistance, printability in large format additive manufacturing, and good surface appearance in printed parts. Also described is a method of additive manufacturing utilizing the composition.

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A composition includes specific amounts of a reinforcing filler and a copolycarbonate containing bisphenol A carbonate units and second carbonate units of the formula wherein R.sup.a, R.sup.b, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, j, p, and q are defined herein. The composition is useful for fabricating articles that exhibit a desirable balance of heat resistance, printability in large format additive manufacturing, and good surface appearance in printed parts. Also described is a method of additive manufacturing utilizing the composition.

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Crosslinkable polycarbonate resins having improved properties are disclosed. The crosslinkable polycarbonate resins are formed from a reaction of at least a benzophenone, a first dihydroxy chain extender, and a carbonate precursor, and may include a second dihydroxy chain extender as well.