Abstract: Described herein is an improved process for preparing poly(aryl ether ketones) by reacting nucleophilic coreactants with electrophilic coreactants under Friedel Crafts polymerization conditions, wherein the improvement comprises carrying out the polymerization in a solvent comprising 1,2-dichlorethane.

Abstract: Described are blends of a biphenyl containing poly(aryl ether sulfone) and a poly(aryl ether ketone). These blends exhibit improved mechanical properties and environmental stress rupture resistance.

Abstract: Described herein are amide and/or imide containing polymers based on novel monomers that contain isoalkylidene bridges. These polymers have excellent toughness combined with high temperature stability, low water absorption, and good melt-fabricability.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for stabilizing a poly(aryl ether ketone) produced by a Friedel-Crafts polymerization process which comprises adding a nucleophilic and/or an electrophilic capping agent during the polymerization.

Abstract: This invention relates to moldable polycarbonate compositions and in particular to moldable polycarbonates which have ordered, alternating repeating units derived from bis-(3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)sulfone (TMBS) and 2,2-bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane (Bisphenol A) dihaloformate, or ordered, alternating repeating units derived from bis-(3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) sulfone (TMBS) dihaloformate and a bisphenol compound such as 2,2-bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane (Bisphenol A). Such polycarbonate exhibit improved hydrolytic stability and also excellent processability in molding applications.

Abstract: A molding composition containing a compatible blend of (i) a polycarbonate having repeating units derived from bis-(3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)sulfone (TMBS), optionally a dihydric phenol such as 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane (Bisphenol A) and a carbonate precursor, and (ii) a vinyl chloride derived polymer.

Abstract: Described herein are novel crystalline chain extended poly(aryl ether ketones) which display excellent toughness, fabricability and very good high temperature and solvent resistance.

Abstract: Described herein are novel block copolymers wherein one block is a poly(aryl ether ketone) oligomer and the other block is a liquid crystalline polyester oligomer. Processes for the preparation of the subject copolymers are also described. The novel block copolymers display excellent mechanical properties, good high temperatures stability and excellent solvent and chemical resistance.

Abstract: A moldable and compatible blend of 5 to 95 weight percent polycarbonate comprising from about 20 weight percent to 100 weight percent of repeating units (I) having the formula ##STR1## and from 0 weight percent to about 80 weight percent of repeating units (II) having the formula ##STR2## in which the repeating units (I) and the repeating units (II) are connected by interbonding units (III) having the formula ##STR3## wherein Y is selected from alkyl groups of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, chlorine or bromine, each Z, independently, has a value of from 0 to 4 inclusive, n has a value of 0 or 1, and R.sub.1 is a divalent saturated or unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon radical, O, CO, SO.sub.2, S or a direct bond, with the proviso that when R.sub.1 is SO.sub.2 then repeating unit (II) is not the same as repeating unit (I), and 95 to 5 weight percent of a styrenic polymer.

Abstract: A serving tray suitable for institutional use and characterized by excellent physical and mechanical properties, including impact resistance and resistance to water spotting. The tray comprises a blend of a sulfone, styrene and a polycarbonate.

Abstract: Described herein are laminates formed from a layer of a polyarylate sheet and a layer of an aromatic polycarbonate, a polyester, or mixtures of these resin sheets. These laminates are suitable for use in glazing applications.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel class of polyetherimides. The subject polyetherimides display a unique combination of high temperature properties, toughness, and melt processability. They are suitable for molding, extrusion, and coating applications. They are also of interest as components of blends, as filled materials, and in composites.

Abstract: Described herein is an improved process for preparing poly(aryl ether ketone)s by reacting a mixture of at least one bisphenol and at least one dihalobenzenoid compound or halophenol, wherein the improvement comprises providing to the reaction, a combination of sodium carbonate and/or bicarbonate and an alkali metal halide selected from potassium, rubidium or cesium fluoride or chloride, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Described herein is an article molded from a blend of a poly(aryl ether ketone) and a poly(aryl ether sulfone). These molded articles exhibit decreased shrinkage and warpage.

Abstract: Poly(aryl ether) resins having repeat units of the structure--O--E--O--E'--wherein E is the residuum of a dihydric phenol and E' is the residuum of a benzenoid compound having an inert electron withdrawing group in at least one of the positions ortho and para to the valence bonds, can be sulfonated by first reacting with a silyl halosulfonate, or the combination of a silyl halide and a halosulfonic acid, to form a resin having pendant silyl sulfonate groups, followed by the base cleavage of the silyl moiety to form the sulfonated resin. The sulfonated resins may be used to make membranes.

Abstract: Described herein are novel block copolymers wherein one block is a poly(aryl ether) oligomer and the other block is a liquid crystalline polyester oligomer. Processes for the preparation of the subject copolymers are also described. The novel block copolymers display excellent mechanical properties, good high temperature stability and excellent solvent and chemical resistance.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for stabilizing a poly(aryl ether ketone), polymer produced by reacting a nucleophilic coreactants with an electrophilic coreactants under Friedel-Crafts polymerization conditions which process comprises treating the polymer so produced with a dicarbonyl chelating agent.

Abstract: Described herein are blends of at least two separately made crystalline polyarylether resins formed into an intimate moldable mixture, each resin having, prior to being formed into said mixture (i) a different crystalline melting temperature and a different glass transition temperature, of (ii) a different molecular arrangement of unit components each resin comprising 1,4 phenylene units separated by ether oxygen and at least one of said resins containing 1,4-phenylene unit separated by a divalent carbonyl radical.

Abstract: Described are ultraviolet light stabilized polyarylate containing articles comprising an article made from a polyarylate coated with a solution of (a) a substituted benzotriazole and a polymer or (b) a substituted benzotriazole.

Abstract: This invention relates to moldable polycarbonate compositions and in particular to moldable polycarbonates which have ordered alternating repeating units derived from bis-(3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)sulfone (TMBS) and 2,2-bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane (Bisphenol A) dihaloformate, or ordered, alternating repeating units derived from bis-(3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) sulfone (TMBS) dihaloformate and a bisphenol compound such as 2,2-bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane (Bisphenol A). Such polycarbonates exhibit improved hydrolytic stability and also excellent processability in molding applications.