A method of preparing a silicone-acrylate hybrid composition is provided. The method comprises irradiating an acrylate composition in the presence of: (i) a silicone article, and/or (ii) a silicone composition; to polymerize the acrylate composition and give the silicone-acrylate hybrid composition. The acrylate composition comprises an acrylate compound and an initiator.

Described are silicone hydrogels with high levels of polyamides exhibiting an excellent balance of physical, mechanical, and biological properties. The silicone hydrogels are formed from a reactive monomer mixture comprising: a hydroxylalkyl (meth)acrylate monomer; hydroxyl-containing silicone components; and a polyamide, wherein the polyamide is present in an amount greater than 15 weight percent, based on the total weight of reactive components in the reactive monomer mixture.

Described are silicone hydrogels with high levels of polyamides exhibiting an excellent balance of physical, mechanical, and biological properties. The silicone hydrogels are formed from a reactive monomer mixture comprising: a hydroxylalkyl (meth)acrylate monomer; hydroxyl-containing silicone components; and a polyamide, wherein the polyamide is present in an amount greater than 15 weight percent, based on the total weight of reactive components in the reactive monomer mixture.

Described are silicone hydrogels that are more biocompatible than current ocular materials. The silicone hydrogels are formed from a reactive monomer mixture comprising: a mixture of hydroxyl substituted silicone containing components, at least one polyamide; and at least one hydrophilic monomer. The silicone hydrogels also display a desirable balance of properties, including clarity, oxygen permeability, wettability and desirable protein uptake.

Described are silicone hydrogels that are more biocompatible than current ocular materials. The silicone hydrogels are formed from a reactive monomer mixture comprising: a mixture of hydroxyl substituted silicone containing components, at least one polyamide; and at least one hydrophilic monomer. The silicone hydrogels also display a desirable balance of properties, including clarity, oxygen permeability, wettability and desirable protein uptake.

The present invention relates to a flame-retardant polycarbonate composition comprising the following components, relative to the total weight of the composition: A) 30-70 wt. % of at least one aromatic polycarbonate, B) 20-60 wt. % of at least one polysiloxane-polycarbonate block condensate, C) 0.5-5 wt. % of at least one cyclic phosphazene, D) 1-5 wt. % of at least one silicone-acrylate rubber based impact modifier, E) 0.3-3 wt % of kaolin, F) 0.1-1 wt. % of at least one anti-dripping agent, and G) 0.1-1 wt. % of at least one UV absorber. The present invention also relates to a shaped article produced from the composition. The polycarbonate composition according to the present invention has a good combination of low-temperature impact performance, flame-retardancy, hydrolytic stability, anti-UV performance, and heat resistance.

The present invention relates to a flame-retardant polycarbonate composition comprising the following components, relative to the total weight of the composition: A) 30-70 wt. % of at least one aromatic polycarbonate, B) 20-60 wt. % of at least one polysiloxane-polycarbonate block condensate, C) 0.5-5 wt. % of at least one cyclic phosphazene, D) 1-5 wt. % of at least one silicone-acrylate rubber based impact modifier, E) 0.3-3 wt % of kaolin, F) 0.1-1 wt. % of at least one anti-dripping agent, and G) 0.1-1 wt. % of at least one UV absorber. The present invention also relates to a shaped article produced from the composition. The polycarbonate composition according to the present invention has a good combination of low-temperature impact performance, flame-retardancy, hydrolytic stability, anti-UV performance, and heat resistance.

The present invention relates to a molding compound containing A) 45 to 65 wt. % of at least one aromatic polycarbonate, polyester carbonate or mixtures thereof, B) 18 to 31 wt. % of at least one polybutylene terephthalate having rheological properties of 5 g/10 min to 30 g/10 min determined according to DIN EN ISO 1133 at 250° C. measuring temperature and a load of 2.16 kg, C) 3 to 10 wt % of at least one rubber-modified graft polymer with a graft base consisting of a silicone-acrylate composite rubber and a silicone rubber content of 20 to 60 wt. % relative to the graft base, D) 8 to 13 wt. % of at least one phosphazene, and E) 0 to 8.0 wt. % of at least one polymer additive, the weight ratio of components D to C) being in the range of 1.3:1 to 2.5:1. The invention also relates to a method for producing the molding compound, to the use of the molding compound for producing moldings and to the moldings as such.

The present invention relates to a molding compound containing A) 45 to 65 wt. % of at least one aromatic polycarbonate, polyester carbonate or mixtures thereof, B) 18 to 31 wt. % of at least one polybutylene terephthalate having rheological properties of 5 g/10 min to 30 g/10 min determined according to DIN EN ISO 1133 at 250° C. measuring temperature and a load of 2.16 kg, C) 3 to 10 wt % of at least one rubber-modified graft polymer with a graft base consisting of a silicone-acrylate composite rubber and a silicone rubber content of 20 to 60 wt. % relative to the graft base, D) 8 to 13 wt. % of at least one phosphazene, and E) 0 to 8.0 wt. % of at least one polymer additive, the weight ratio of components D to C) being in the range of 1.3:1 to 2.5:1. The invention also relates to a method for producing the molding compound, to the use of the molding compound for producing moldings and to the moldings as such.

A polypropylene composition comprising the following components in parts by weight: 40-99 parts of a polypropylene resin; 15-30 parts of an ethylene-α olefin copolymer; 0.2-1 part of an antimicrobial agent; and 1-3 parts of a polypropylene grafted polydimethylsiloxane is provided. By controlling a melt index of an elastomer, distribution of the modified polydimethylsiloxane and antimicrobial agent can be improved, thus improving antimicrobial and stain-resistant effects of the polypropylene composition.