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Carbonates

The most commercially successful polycarbonates are based on Bisphenol A and are known for their excellent impact resistance. The molecular weight of these polymers is controlled by the addition of a monofunctional phenol.

 
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Poly(Bisphenol A carbonate) average Mw ~64,000 by GPC 181625
Poly(Bisphenol A carbonate) melt index 7 g/10 min (300°C/1.2kg) 435120
Poly(Bisphenol A carbonate) melt index 10-12 g/10 min (300°C/1.2kg) 435139
Poly[Bisphenol A carbonate-co-4,4′-(3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexylidene)diphenol carbonate] 430587
Poly(carbonate urethane) average Mw ~237,000 by GPC, average Mn ~73,000 by GPC, hard 418331
Poly(propylene carbonate) average Mn ~50,000 by GPC 389021