| abstract |
A scratch resistant article comprising a blend which comprises from 50 to 95 percent by weight polycarbonate; and from 5 to 50 percent by weight modified methyl methacrylate polymer, wherein the modified methyl methacrylate polymer is selected from the group consisting of modified methyl methacrylate homopolymer, modified methyl methacrylate copolymers, and combinations thereof; wherein the modified methyl methacrylate polymer has one or more end groups provided by reaction with one or more chain transfer agents selected from the group consisting of mercapto esters, cycloalkyl and substituted cycloalkyl thiols, hydroxyl thiols, aryl and substituted aryl thiols, and aminoalkyl thiols, wherein the modified methyl methacrylate polymer has a Mw from 5,000 to 100,000 g/mole; and wherein the blend exhibits a pencil hardness equal to or greater than F measured according to ASTM D3363 - 05 is provided. A method for making a scratch resistant article is also provided. |