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Polycarbonate-silicone block copolymer compositions

US4994532A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 1989
Grant dateFeb 19, 1991
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G64/186
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Carboxylic acid functionalized polydimethylsiloxane fluids react with polycarbonate in the melt to form polydimethylsiloxane/polycarbonate block copolymers. The resultant copolymers are transparent and show improved flow and thick section impact relative to the polycarbonate.

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