Polyoxymethylene polymer compositions and molded articles made from the composition are disclosed that are fuel resistant, particularly diesel fuel resistant, and resistant to highly acidic solutions. The polymer composition contains a polyoxymethylene polymer generally in an amount from about 90% to about 95% by weight. In addition, the polymer composition contains an add neutralizing agent and a plasticizer at a weight ratio that has been found to significantly improve the add resistant properties of the composition.

Polyoxymethylene polymer compositions and molded articles made from the composition are disclosed that are fuel resistant, particularly diesel fuel resistant, and resistant to highly acidic solutions. The polymer composition contains a polyoxymethylene polymer generally in an amount from about 90% to about 95% by weight. In addition, the polymer composition contains an add neutralizing agent and a plasticizer at a weight ratio that has been found to significantly improve the add resistant properties of the composition.

An orthopaedic prosthesis includes a femoral component comprising polymeric materials. The polymeric materials may include a polyaromatic ether or a polyacetal. The orthopaedic prosthesis may include a component having an articular layer and a support layer adjacent the articular layer. The support layer may include a reinforcement fiber. The orthopaedic prosthesis may be a knee prosthesis.

A colorized and tribologically modified polyoxymethylene polymer composition is disclosed. The polyoxymethylene polymer composition is comprised of a polyoxymethylene polymer in combination with at least one tribological modifier. The tribological modifier may include a fluoropolymer. The polymer composition further contains at least one coloring agent in combination with a color stabilizer. The color stabilizer has been found to dramatically improve color consistency. Polymer articles molded from the polymer composition not only have excellent surface appearance but have excellent low friction characteristics when tested against aluminum.

A colorized and tribologically modified polyoxymethylene polymer composition is disclosed. The polyoxymethylene polymer composition is comprised of a polyoxymethylene polymer in combination with at least one tribological modifier. The tribological modifier may include a fluoropolymer. The polymer composition further contains at least one coloring agent in combination with a color stabilizer. The color stabilizer has been found to dramatically improve color consistency. Polymer articles molded from the polymer composition not only have excellent surface appearance but have excellent low friction characteristics when tested against aluminum.

Molded articles are disclosed having a pattern formed into a surface of the article. For example, the molded article can include a facing surface and the pattern can cover greater than about 10%, such as greater than about 30% of the surface area of the facing surface. The pattern can be formed using high intensity light that reacts with an additive contained in the polymer composition used to form the article. The resulting pattern can not only have a unique and distinctive appearance but can also improve one or more properties of the molded article, such as the tactile feel of the article.

Molded articles are disclosed having a pattern formed into a surface of the article. For example, the molded article can include a facing surface and the pattern can cover greater than about 10%, such as greater than about 30% of the surface area of the facing surface. The pattern can be formed using high intensity light that reacts with an additive contained in the polymer composition used to form the article. The resulting pattern can not only have a unique and distinctive appearance but can also improve one or more properties of the molded article, such as the tactile feel of the article.

Polyoxymethylene polymer compositions and molded articles made from the composition are disclosed that are fuel resistant, particularly diesel fuel resistant, and resistant to highly acidic solutions. The polymer composition contains a polyoxymethylene polymer combined with a combination of stabilizers, such as a combination of at least three different stabilizers. In addition, the polymer composition contains an acid neutralizing agent and optionally a plasticizer.

A thermoplastic polyurethane composition includes a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and a polyoxymethylene. The thermoplastic polyurethane composition comprises 50 to 95 parts by weight of the TPU and 5 to 50 parts by weight of the polyoxymethylene, per 100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic polyurethane composition. The thermoplastic polyurethane composition has an Izod notched impact of greater than 0.5 fflb/in at −40° C. as determined by ASTM D256 10, Method A, and an elastic modulus of greater than 700 psi at 130° C. as determined by ASTM D412. A fluid transfer tube is formed from the thermoplastic polyurethane composition.

A thermoplastic polyurethane composition includes a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and a polyoxymethylene. The thermoplastic polyurethane composition comprises 50 to 95 parts by weight of the TPU and 5 to 50 parts by weight of the polyoxymethylene, per 100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic polyurethane composition. The thermoplastic polyurethane composition has an Izod notched impact of greater than 0.5 fflb/in at −40° C. as determined by ASTM D256 10, Method A, and an elastic modulus of greater than 700 psi at 130° C. as determined by ASTM D412. A fluid transfer tube is formed from the thermoplastic polyurethane composition.