The invention relates to compositions comprising A) 50% to 90% by weight of at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of aromatic polycarbonate, aromatic polyestercarbonate and aromatic polyester, B) 5% to 40% by weight of polymer containing B.1 at least one rubber-modified vinyl (co)polymer containing B.1.1 80% to 95% by weight, based on B.1, of at least one vinyl monomer and B.1.2 5% to 20% by weight, based on B.1, of one or more elastomeric polybutadiene-containing graft bases, where B.1 contains polybutadiene-containing rubber particles which have been grafted with the vinyl monomers B.1.1 and contain inclusions of vinyl (co)polymer consisting of the vinyl monomers B.1.1, and a vinyl (co)polymer matrix consisting of the vinyl monomers B.1.1 which is not bound to these rubber particles and is not included in rubber particles, and optionally B.2 further rubber particles grafted with vinyl monomers and composed of B.2.1 5% to 75% by weight, based on B.2, of at least one vinyl monomer and B.2.2 25% to 95% by weight, based on B.2, of one or more elastomeric graft bases, C) 3% to 25% by weight of a mixture comprising a) at least one polyether-based polymer or copolymer selected from the group consisting of polyether block polymers and polyether-based polyurethanes and b) at least one boron-containing salt, D) 0% to 2% by weight of at least one UV stabilizer selected from the group consisting of the substance classes of the benzotriazoles and triazines, E) 0% to 20% by weight of one or more further additives,
wherein the compositions comprising components A) to E) have a polybutadiene content of 1% to 5% by weight,
and to the use of the compositions for the production of moulded articles, and to the moulded articles themselves.

Tubing, such as medical tubing for administration of intravenous fluid, can include an inner layer, an outer layer concentrically disposed about and surrounding the inner layer, and an intermediate layer interposed between the inner and outer layers. The intermediate layer may include a light protection additive therein.

A method is provided for production of a module, including the steps of: providing a substrate (1) having a first surface (5) in the form of a translucent carrier; providing an open casting mold (6), wherein the formation of at least one optical element (4, 4) is provided in the casting mold (6); covering the surface (5) with a polymeric casting compound (3) in the open casting mold, while forming the optical element from the casting compound (3); and curing the casting compound in the casting mold, wherein the translucent carrier and the casting compound (3) together form an optical system (10).

The invention relates to compositions comprising A) 50% to 90% by weight of at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of aromatic polycarbonate, aromatic polyestercarbonate and aromatic polyester, B) 5% to 40% by weight of polymer containing B.1 at least one rubber-modified vinyl (co)polymer containing B.1.1 80% to 95% by weight, based on B.1, of at least one vinyl monomer and B.1.2 5% to 20% by weight, based on B.1, of one or more elastomeric polybutadiene-containing graft bases, where B.1 contains polybutadiene-containing rubber particles which have been grafted with the vinyl monomers B.1.1 and contain inclusions of vinyl (co)polymer consisting of the vinyl monomers B.1.1, and a vinyl (co)polymer matrix consisting of the vinyl monomers B.1.1 which is not bound to these rubber particles and is not included in rubber particles, and optionally B.2 further rubber particles grafted with vinyl monomers and composed of B.2.1 5% to 75% by weight, based on B.2, of at least one vinyl monomer and B.2.2 25% to 95% by weight, based on B.2, of one or more elastomeric graft bases, C) 3% to 25% by weight of a mixture comprising a) at least one polyether-based polymer or copolymer selected from the group consisting of polyether block polymers and polyether-based polyurethanes and b) at least one boron-containing salt, D) 0% to 2% by weight of at least one UV stabilizer selected from the group consisting of the substance classes of the benzotriazoles and triazines, E) 0% to 20% by weight of one or more further additives,
wherein the compositions comprising components A) to E) have a polybutadiene content of 1% to 5% by weight,
and to the use of the compositions for the production of moulded articles, and to the moulded articles themselves.

Radiation shielding performs a range of functions determined by the type and number of layers of materials used, thickness, weight, and structural support afforded by the radiation shielding. A radiation shield laminate stack may be constructed consisting of a plurality of layers of ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylene, polyethylene film, and carbon fiber, which is held together with an epoxy. The carbon fiber lay may be coated with nanoparticles of Boron (B) or Boron Nitride (BN), Boron Oxide (B.sub.2O.sub.3) or Boron Carbide (B.sub.4C) or a combination thereof to increase the shielding properties of the laminate stack. The radiation shield is lighter than aluminum, structurally sound, and thus may be used in the space environment to effectively block Galactic Cosmic Rays, atomic oxygen and UV radiation.

Disclosed herein is a thermoplastic moulding composition including a) from 50 to 96.95% by weight of polyamide containing aliphatic non-branched C.sub.10-12 building blocks, selected from polyamide 6.10 and mixtures of polyamide 6.10 with polyamide 6.12, polyamide 12.12, polyamide 11 and/or polyamide 12, b) from 0 to 37% by weight of further polyamide different from component A); c) from 3 to 30% by weight of polyamide-polyether block copolymer; d) from 0.05 to 1.5% by weight of hindered amine light stabilizer, e) from 0 to 1% by weight of sterically hindered phenol oxidation retarder; f) from 0 to 20% by weight of further additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of a) through f) is 100% by weight and the total of the percentages by weight of b) and c) is not more than 40% by weight.

A roofing component formed of polyethylene thermoplastic treated to prevent degradation due to exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light and an apparatus and method of forming the same. The UV treatment may include one or more of a UV absorber and a UV inhibitor. In one embodiment, the UV absorber comprises carbon black that is mixed with the polyethylene thermoplastic. The roofing component may comprise step flashing or a shingle.

A decorative decal for altering the aesthetics of a barbeque grill, with the decal comprising a flexible and heat resistant substrate having a visually discernible aesthetic element on its first surface and an adhesive on its second surface, with the adhesive suitable for attaching the substrate to the outer surface of the barbeque grill; and a method of use of the decal.

This present invention discloses a modified thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) rolling film and relates to a preparation method thereof. The modified thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) rolling film comprises: 100 parts by weight of TPU resin, 3 to 8 parts by weight of Thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) resin, 5 to 10 parts by weight of Thermo Plastic Silicone Vulcanizate (TPSiV) resin, 5 to 15 parts by weight of TPU color masterbatch, 0.5 to 1.5 parts by weight of antioxidant, 0.5 to 1.5 parts by weight of light stabilizer, 10 to 15 parts by weight of flame retardant, and 0.03 to 0.1 parts by weight of compound lubricant. This kind of rolling film has a uniform thickness and high surface gloss, and is yellowing resistant, abrasion resistant, flame retardant, and low-temperature resistant.

Co-curable and co-cured UV/visible light-resistant composite material assembly precursors used to make composite material assemblies comprise a compatible co-curable and co-cured peel ply protective layer to impart selected surface characteristics to the co-curable and co-cured composite material assembly precursor prior to peel ply removal and composite material precursor incorporation into a larger assembly are disclosed.