Transparent polycarbonate-polyester blends with improved performance under caustic aqueous environments
US8114929B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08K5/52
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A composition comprising a clear thermoplastic blend comprising: (a) a polycarbonate component; and (b) a polyester component comprising (i) a polyester based substantially on 1,4 cyclohexane dimethanol and terephthalic acid monomer units, (ii) copolymers polyester based substantially on 1,4 cyclohexane dimethanol and terephthalic acid monomer units and modified with up to 25 mol % of copolymerizable acid and/or diol monomers, and (iii) combinations thereof. The polycarbonate component and the polyester component are present in sufficient proportions to form a molding composition capable of being molded into an article that exhibits transparency and structural integrity after the article is exposed to a caustic aqueous environment for at least 70 hours. The invention also relates to articles made from the composition, methods for making the compositions, and methods for using articles.
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