The invention relates to a method for producing a polyoxymethylene polyoxyalkylene block copolymer, said method including the process of reacting a polymer formaldehyde compound with alkylene oxide in the presence of a double metal cyanide (DMC) catalyst and an H-functional starter substance, wherein the theoretical molar mass of the polymer formaldehyde compound is lower than the theoretical molar mass of the H-functional starter substance, and the polymer formaldehyde compound has at least one terminal hydroxyl group, the theoretical molar mass of the H-functional starter substance being at least 500 g/mol. In the method according to the invention, a mixture i) is provided comprising the DMC catalyst and the H-functional starter substance in step (i); the polymer formaldehyde compound is then added to the mixture (i) in step (ii), thereby forming a mixture (ii); and the alkylene oxide is added in step (iii), step (ii) being carried out at the same time as or prior to step (iii).

The invention relates to a method for producing a polyoxymethylene polyoxyalkylene block copolymer, said method including the process of reacting a polymer formaldehyde compound with alkylene oxide in the presence of a double metal cyanide (DMC) catalyst and an H-functional starter substance, wherein the theoretical molar mass of the polymer formaldehyde compound is lower than the theoretical molar mass of the H-functional starter substance, and the polymer formaldehyde compound has at least one terminal hydroxyl group, the theoretical molar mass of the H-functional starter substance being at least 500 g/mol. In the method according to the invention, a mixture i) is provided comprising the DMC catalyst and the H-functional starter substance in step (i); the polymer formaldehyde compound is then added to the mixture (i) in step (ii), thereby forming a mixture (ii); and the alkylene oxide is added in step (iii), step (ii) being carried out at the same time as or prior to step (iii).

Polymer compositions are described that contain at least two different immiscible phases for producing molded articles having a swirl-like or marble-like appearance. The first phase, for instance, may contain one or more polyoxymethylene polymers. The second phase, on the other hand, contains one or more polymers that together have a melting point that is from about 5° to about 30° different than the melting point of the polyoxymethylene polymer. In one embodiment, the second phase may contain a thermoplastic elastomer, a glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate, or a polyimide and may have a melting point that is higher than the melting point of the polyoxymethylene polymer. The second phase is present in the polymer composition in relatively low amounts, such as in amounts less than about 5% by weight. The second phase can contain a high concentration of colorants that creates a contrast of colors when the molded article is produced.

Polymer compositions are described that contain at least two different immiscible phases for producing molded articles having a swirl-like or marble-like appearance. The first phase, for instance, may contain one or more polyoxymethylene polymers. The second phase, on the other hand, contains one or more polymers that together have a melting point that is from about 5° to about 30° different than the melting point of the polyoxymethylene polymer. In one embodiment, the second phase may contain a thermoplastic elastomer, a glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate, or a polyimide and may have a melting point that is higher than the melting point of the polyoxymethylene polymer. The second phase is present in the polymer composition in relatively low amounts, such as in amounts less than about 5% by weight. The second phase can contain a high concentration of colorants that creates a contrast of colors when the molded article is produced.

Polymer compositions are described that contain at least two different immiscible phases for producing molded articles having a swirl-like or marble-like appearance. The first phase, for instance, may contain one or more polyoxymethylene polymers. The second phase, on the other hand, contains one or more polymers that together have a melting point that is from about 5° to about 30° different than the melting point of the polyoxymethylene polymer. In one embodiment, the second phase may contain a thermoplastic elastomer, a glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate, or a polyimide and may have a melting point that is higher than the melting point of the polyoxymethylene polymer. The second phase is present in the polymer composition in relatively low amounts, such as in amounts less than about 5% by weight. The second phase can contain a high concentration of colorants that creates a contrast of colors when the molded article is produced.

A polymer composition is disclosed containing a coupling agent and an impact modifier that renders the composition resistant to ultraviolet light degradation. The polymer composition contains an aliphatic coupling agent, an aliphatic impact modifier, or both an aliphatic coupling agent and an aliphatic impact modifier. The polymer composition is well suited to producing molded articles, especially articles that will later be exposed to substantial amounts of ultraviolet light. For example, molded articles made according to the present disclosure are well suited for use on the interior of vehicles where the parts are not only exposed to ultraviolet light, but are also exposed to repeated thermal cycles.

A polymer composition is disclosed containing a coupling agent and an impact modifier that renders the composition resistant to ultraviolet light degradation. The polymer composition contains an aliphatic coupling agent, an aliphatic impact modifier, or both an aliphatic coupling agent and an aliphatic impact modifier. The polymer composition is well suited to producing molded articles, especially articles that will later be exposed to substantial amounts of ultraviolet light. For example, molded articles made according to the present disclosure are well suited for use on the interior of vehicles where the parts are not only exposed to ultraviolet light, but are also exposed to repeated thermal cycles.

A polymer composition is disclosed containing a coupling agent and an impact modifier that renders the composition resistant to ultraviolet light degradation. The polymer composition contains an aliphatic coupling agent, an aliphatic impact modifier, or both an aliphatic coupling agent and an aliphatic impact modifier. The polymer composition is well suited to producing molded articles, especially articles that will later be exposed to substantial amounts of ultraviolet light. For example, molded articles made according to the present disclosure are well suited for use on the interior of vehicles where the parts are not only exposed to ultraviolet light, but are also exposed to repeated thermal cycles.

Reinforced polyoxymethylene compositions including 50 to 90 wt. % of a polyoxymethylene; 10 to 50 wt. % of glass fibers, wherein the weight of the polyoxymethylene and the glass fibers total 100 wt. %; 1 to less than 4.0 wt. % of a (meth)acrylic polymer additive, based on the total weight of the polyoxymethylene and the glass fibers; 0.1 to 5 wt. %, preferably 0.1 to 2.5 wt. % of a heat stabilizer; and 0.1 to 5 wt. % of an antioxidant, wherein the amounts of the (meth)acrylic polymer additive, the heat stabilizer, and the antioxidant are based on the total weight of the polyoxymethylene and the glass fibers.

Reinforced polyoxymethylene compositions including 50 to 90 wt. % of a polyoxymethylene; 10 to 50 wt. % of glass fibers, wherein the weight of the polyoxymethylene and the glass fibers total 100 wt. %; 1 to less than 4.0 wt. % of a (meth)acrylic polymer additive, based on the total weight of the polyoxymethylene and the glass fibers; 0.1 to 5 wt. %, preferably 0.1 to 2.5 wt. % of a heat stabilizer; and 0.1 to 5 wt. % of an antioxidant, wherein the amounts of the (meth)acrylic polymer additive, the heat stabilizer, and the antioxidant are based on the total weight of the polyoxymethylene and the glass fibers.