The invention relates to a compounding method for producing impact-modified polycarbonate compositions using components acting as an alkali or using alkaline constituent-containing components. By using the method according to the invention, the harmful influence of the components acting as an alkali on the properties of polycarbonate molding compositions or the surface of molded bodies produced therefrom is counteracted. The method has the steps (i), (ii), and optionally (iii), wherein (i) in a first step A) 10 to 98 wt. % of at least one polymer selected from the group of aromatic polycarbonates and aromatic polyester carbonates, B) 0.001 to 0.3 wt. % of at least one organic Brnsted acid, i.e. a carbon and hydrogen-containing Brnsted acid, C) 0.0001 to 0.008 wt. % of at least one inorganic Brnsted acidic phosphorus compound, i.e. a Brnsted acidic phosphorus compound which does not contain carbon, D) 1 to 90 wt. % of at least one rubber-containing vinyl(co)polymerisate, E) 0 to 90 wt. % of at least one polyester, and F) 0 to 30 wt. % of at least one additive, the ratio of the weight percentages of the components B to C used in method step (i) ranging from 2 to 100, are heated by supplying thermal and/or mechanical energy, whereby at least the components A) and D) are melted and all of the components used are mixed together, dissolved into one another, or dispersed into one another, and in an additional step (ii), the melt (ii) resulting from method step (i) is resolidified by cooling and (iii) optionally granulated. The method steps (ii) and (iii) can be carried out in any order. The invention also relates to compositions produced according to the method, to the use thereof for producing molded bodies, to the molded bodies themselves, and to the use of the mixtures of B and C for stabilizing impact-modified polycarbonate compositions.

The invention relates to a process for producing a stabilizer dispersion S, wherein the stabilizer dispersion is an aqueous composition comprising at least one phenolic stabilizer A, at least one thio co-stabilizer B, at least one surfactant C and at least one silicon oil component D. Further the present invention is directed to a process for producing a thermoplastic moulding composition, in particular an composition based on acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymers (ABS), using the stabilizer dispersion S.

The invention relates to a fibre composite (42) comprising at least one fibre layer (4, 14, 16) composed of a fibre material which is embedded in a matrix (8, 18) based on a thermoplastic, where the composition of the matrix (8, 18) contains: 60-95 parts by weight of aromatic polycarbonate and/or aromatic polyester carbonate and further additives. The invention further relates to the use of such a fibre composite for a component for a rail vehicle, in particular for a rail vehicle for transporting passengers. The invention further relates to a process for producing a fibre composite, in which a layer structure (36) of superposed layers is formed from at least one fibre layer (4, 14, 16) composed of a fibre material and from polymer layers which are composed of at least one polymer film (30) and are arranged on both sides of the fibre layer (4, 14, 16) and in which the layer structure (36) is pressed under applied pressure and the action of heat to form a fibre composite (42), where the polymer film (30) has a composition corresponding to the matrix of the abovementioned fibre composite.

The present disclosure provides a polyester composition suitable for ultrasonic welding and preparation method thereof, the composition includes the following components in parts by weight: 3050 parts of poly(1,4-cyclohexylene dimethylene terephthalate), 4060 parts of ABS, 510 parts of a melt enhancer, 0.11 parts of an antioxidant, and 0.11 parts of a lubricant. Compared with the existing technologies, the polyester composition provided by the present disclosure improves melt strength by using the melt enhancer. The melt enhancer used is an ultra-high density polyethylene resin having a glycidyl methacrylate group after an irradiation treatment, so that the compatibility of the melt enhancer to the poly(1,4-cyclohexylene dimethylene terephthalate) is improved. In addition, by controlling a glass-transition temperature of the composition, no chipping is generated during ultrasonic welding, and the composition has a high welding strength, which is suitable for ultrasonic welding.

A three-dimensionally printed article comprises a build material and a support material, the support material comprising a hydroxypropyl methylcellulose having a DS of at least 1.0 and an MS of at least 0.6, wherein DS is the degree of substitution of methoxyl groups and MS is the molar substitution of hydroxypropoxyl groups. The support material can be removed from the build material by contacting the support material with water.

The invention relates to a polymer composition (P), comprising at least one acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (A) (ABS copolymer (A)), characterized in that the polymer composition (P) has a surface energy of >38 dyne/cm. The invention further relates to a process for painting a surface of a polymer moulded article comprising the polymer composition (P), wherein no pre-treatment of the surface of the polymer moulded article, such as primer coating, is required prior to the application of the paint.

A novel material for producing auxetic foams is disclosed. The material comprises a multiphase, multicomponent polymer foam with a filler polymer having a carefully selected glass transition temperature. Novel methods for producing auxetic foams from the material are also disclosed that consistently, reliably and quickly produce auxetic polyurethane foam at about room temperature (25 C.). This technology overcomes challenging issues in the large-scale production of auxetic PU foams, such as unfavorable heat-transmission problem and harmful organic solvents.

The present invention relates to a coating composition comprising at least one thermoplastic acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer in a content of at least 30% by weight of the solids content of the coating composition, at least one UV-curable reactive diluent in a content of at least 30% by weight of the solids content of the coating composition, at least one photoinitiator in a content of 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of the solids content of the coating composition and at least one organic solvent, where the proportion of ethylenically unsaturated groups is at least 3 mol per kg of the solids content of the coating composition. This is used to provide films and mouldings coated therewith, having a metallizable, scratch-resistant and solvent-resistant surface.

The present invention relates to expanded thermoplastic polyurethane beads, a preparation method for same, and an application thereof. The expanded thermoplastic polyurethane beads consists of components of the following parts by weight: 100 parts of a thermoplastic polyurethane, 1-10 parts of a cell size stabilizer, and 1-35 parts of a melt viscosity modifier. The preparation method for the expanded thermoplastic polyurethane beads is also disclosed. The bead is produced by employing a volatile blowing agent to immerse the thermoplastic polyurethane, comprising the pore size stabilizer and the melt viscosity modifier, in an aqueous suspension, and is then followed by the foaming process. Utilization of the expanded thermoplastic polyurethane beads of the present invention allows for preparation of a foam product. The expanded thermoplastic polyurethane beads prepared per the present invention has uniform cell sizes and a high product yield. At the same time, the expanded thermoplastic polyurethane bead provides a great sintering performance even at a relatively low vapor pressure, a molded foam product has a small deformation, a low dimensional shrinkage ratio relative to a mold, great dimensional stability, and an aesthetically appealing appearance.

The invention relates to a compounding method for producing impact-modified polycarbonate compositions using components acting as an alkali or using alkaline constituent-containing components. By using the method according to the invention, the harmful influence of the components acting as an alkali on the properties of polycarbonate molding compositions or the surface of molded bodies produced therefrom is counteracted. The method has the steps (i), (ii), and optionally (iii), wherein (i) in a first step A) 10 to 98 wt. % of at least one polymer selected from the group of aromatic polycarbonates and aromatic polyester carbonates, B) 0.001 to 0.3 wt. % of at least one organic Brnsted acid, i.e. a carbon and hydrogen-containing Brnsted acid, C) 0.0001 to 0.008 wt. % of at least one inorganic Brnsted acidic phosphorus compound, i.e. a Brnsted acidic phosphorus compound which does not contain carbon, D) 1 to 90 wt. % of at least one rubber-containing vinyl(co)polymerisate, E) 0 to 90 wt. % of at least one polyester, and F) 0 to 30 wt. % of at least one additive, the ratio of the weight percentages of the components B to C used in method step (i) ranging from 2 to 100, are heated by supplying thermal and/or mechanical energy, whereby at least the components A) and D) are melted and all of the components used are mixed together, dissolved into one another, or dispersed into one another, and in an additional step (ii), the melt (ii) resulting from method step (i) is resolidified by cooling and (iii) optionally granulated. The method steps (ii) and (iii) can be carried out in any order. The invention also relates to compositions produced according to the method, to the use thereof for producing molded bodies, to the molded bodies themselves, and to the use of the mixtures of B and C for stabilizing impact-modified polycarbonate compositions.