Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises poly(arylene ether) having an initial intrinsic viscosity greater than 0.25 dl/g as measured in chloroform at 25° C.; a polyolefin having a melt temperature greater than or equal to 120° C. and a melt flow rate of 0.3 to 15; a first block copolymer having a aryl alkylene content greater than or equal to 50 weight percent based on the total weight of the first block copolymer; a second block copolymer having an aryl alkylene content less than 50 weight percent based on the total weight of the second block copolymer; and a flame retardant, wherein the poly(arylene ether) is present in an amount greater than the amount of polyolefin. The composition is useful in the production of covered wire.

Abstract: A profile extrusion method utilizes a specific poly(arylene ether)/polystyrene composition with little or no unhydrogenated poly(conjugated diene) rubber. The method substantially reduces the amount of die lip build-up during continuous profile extrusion for eight hours or more. Reduction of die lip build-up in turn improves the structural integrity and aesthetic properties of the extruded article.

Abstract: A profile extruded article includes a composition that is formed by melt-kneading particular amounts of a poly(arylene ether), a polystyrene-poly(ethylene-butylene)-polystyrene triblock copolymer, a homopolystyrene, and a polysalicylate. The article is particularly useful in the fabrication of solar collectors for low cost solar energy systems.

Abstract: A method of making a multiconductor cable assembly is disclosed. The method comprises arranging two or more coated wires and at least partially bonding the wires, wherein one or more of the coated wires comprises a conductor and a covering comprising a thermoplastic composition. The thermoplastic composition comprises a poly(arylene ether), a polyolefin and a polymeric compatibilizer, and may further comprise a flame retardant.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises poly(arylene ether) having an initial intrinsic viscosity greater than 0.25 dl/g as measured in chloroform at 25° C.; a polyolefin having a melt temperature greater than or equal to 120° C. and a melt flow rate of 0.3 to 15; a first block copolymer having a aryl alkylene content greater than or equal to 50 weight percent based on the total weight of the first block copolymer; a second block copolymer having an aryl alkylene content less than 50 weight percent based on the total weight of the second block copolymer; and a flame retardant, wherein the poly(arylene ether) is present in an amount greater than the amount of polyolefin. The composition is useful in the production of covered wire.

Abstract: An electrical wire having a conductor and a covering disposed over the conductor wherein the covering is made from a thermoplastic composition. The thermoplastic composition has a poly(arylene ether); a polyolefin, a block copolymer; and flame retardant.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises poly(arylene ether) having an initial intrinsic viscosity greater than 0.25 dl/g as measured in chloroform at 25° C.; a polyolefin having a melt temperature greater than or equal to 120° C. and a melt flow rate of 0.3 to 15; a first block copolymer having a aryl alkylene content greater than or equal to 50 weight percent based on the total weight of the first block copolymer; a second block copolymer having an aryl alkylene content less than 50 weight percent based on the total weight of the second block copolymer; and a flame retardant, wherein the poly(arylene ether) is present in an amount greater than the amount of polyolefin. The composition is useful in the production of covered wire.

Abstract: A profile extruded article includes a composition that is formed by melt-kneading particular amounts of a poly(arylene ether), a polystyrene-poly(ethylene-butylene)-polystyrene triblock copolymer, a homopolystyrene, and a polysalicylate. The article is particularly useful in the fabrication of solar collectors for low cost solar energy systems.

Abstract: An electrical wire has conductor and a covering. The covering includes a thermoplastic composition having a poly(arylene ether), a polyolefin and a polymeric compatibilizer. The thermoplastic composition may further have a flame retardant.

Abstract: A profile extrusion method utilizes a specific poly(arylene ether)/polystyrene composition with little or no unhydrogenated poly(conjugated diene) rubber. The method substantially reduces the amount of die lip build-up during continuous profile extrusion for eight hours or more. Reduction of die lip build-up in turn improves the structural integrity and aesthetic properties of the extruded article.

Abstract: An electrical wire having a conductor and a covering disposed over the conductor wherein the covering is made from a thermoplastic composition. The thermoplastic composition has a poly(arylene ether); a polyolefin, a block copolymer; and flame retardant. The thermoplastic composition demonstrates desirable abrasion resistance, as well as desirable tensile elongation, desirable flexural modulus or a combination of desirable tensile elongation and desirable flexural modulus.

Abstract: An electrical wire and a method of making an electrical wire are disclosed. The electrical wire comprises a conductor and a covering. The covering comprises a thermoplastic composition comprising a poly(arylene ether), a polyolefin and a polymeric compatibilizer. The thermoplastic composition may further comprise a flame retardant.

Abstract: An electrical wire and a method of making an electrical wire are provided. The electrical wire has a conductor and a covering, wherein the covering has a thermoplastic composition having a poly(arylene ether), a polyolefin and a polymeric compatibilizer. The thermoplastic composition may further include a flame retardant.

Abstract: A method for making a polyarylene ether copolymer including mixing a polyarylene ether, a hydroxyaromatic terminated siloxane reagent and an oxidant, and melt compounding the mixture. A polyarylene ether copolymer including a polyarylene ether, a hydroxyaromatic terminated siloxane reagent, an oxidant and a filler is also presented.

Abstract: A method of making a multiconductor cable assembly is disclosed. The method comprises arranging two or more coated wires and at least partially bonding the wires, wherein one or more of the coated wires comprises a conductor and a covering comprising a thermoplastic composition. The thermoplastic composition comprises a poly(arylene ether), a polyolefin and a polymeric compatibilizer, and may further comprise a flame retardant.

Abstract: A multiconductor cable assembly and a method of making a multiconductor cable assembly are disclosed. The multiconductor cable assembly comprises a conductor and a covering comprising a thermoplastic composition. The thermoplastic composition comprises a poly(arylene ether), a polyolefin and a polymeric compatibilizer. The thermoplastic composition may further comprise a flame retardant.

Abstract: A composition comprises poly(arylene ether), a rubber modified poly(alkenyle aromatic) resin, and an unsaturated impact modifier. The composition may further comprise an encapsulated fluoropolymer. The melt strength of the composition, measured as the hang time of an extruded tube, is especially suited for blow molding methods. The composition exhibits good melt strength, surface quality and/or sandability and is particularly useful in blow molding applications.

Abstract: A flame-retardant composition is described, containing a thermoplastic resin component which includes polyphenylene ether (PPE), along with a low-melting glass having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of less than about 500° C. The low-melting glass contains phosphate, and at least one of RO; R?2O; Al2O3; B2O3; or SO3, where R is a bivalent metal, while R? is an alkali metal. Related articles are also described.

Abstract: An electrical wire has a conductor and a covering. The covering includes a thermoplastic composition having a poly(arylene ether), a polyolefin and a polymeric compatibilizer. The thermoplastic composition may further have a flame retardant.

Abstract: An electrical wire having a conductor and a covering disposed over the conductor wherein the covering has a thermoplastic composition. The thermoplastic composition has a poly(arylene ether); a polyolefin, a block copolymer; and flame retardant.