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Transparent compositions, methods for the preparation thereof, and articles derived therefrom

US7326764B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2005
Grant dateFeb 5, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L69/005
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A reaction product comprises a first polyester-polycarbonate comprising a polyester unit and a polycarbonate unit, a second polyester-polycarbonate comprising a polyester unit and a polycarbonate unit, and a transesterification catalyst. The reaction product has a haze of less than 1.7%, specifically less than 1.0% as measured at a thickness of 3.2 mm according to ASTM D1003-00. A thermoplastic composition comprising the reaction product and articles formed from therefrom are disclosed. A method of forming the reaction product is also disclosed.

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