Abstract: The invention is a thermoformable polymer blend omprising:A) from 9 to 90 parts by weight of a monovinylidene aromatic polymer or an impact modified monovinylidene aromatic polymer, comprising from 1 to 25 weight percent of a rubber and 75 to 99 weight percent of a monovinylidene aromatic polymer matrix having a weight average molecular weight (M.sub.w) from 50,000 to 400,000, said weight percents being based on the total weight of said impact modified, monovinylidene aromatic polymer;B) from 9 to 90 parts by weight on an olefin polymer, selected from the group consisting of homopolymers of ethylene or propylene and copolymers of ethylene with one or more C.sub.

Abstract: A thermoformable chemical resistant polymer blend, useful in the preparation of refrigerator and freezer liners comprising:A) from 45 to 70 parts by weight impact modified monovinylidene aromatic polymer, comprising from 1 to 25 weight percent of a rubber and 75 to 99 weight percent of a monovinylidene aromatic polymer matrix having a molecular weight (Mw) from 50,000 to 400,000, said weight percents being based on the total weight of said impact modified, vinylaromatic polymer;B) from 15 to 40 parts by weight of an olefin polymer, selected from the group consisting of homopolymers of ethylene or propylene and copolymers of ethylene with one or more C.sub.4-8 .alpha.-olefins; andC) from 5 to 25 parts by weight of a compatibilizing polymer, adapted to increase interfacial adhesion between components A) and B), components A) and B) or components A), B) and C) existing in said blend as co-continuous phases, and the sum of A),B) and C) being 100 parts.

Abstract: Cyclic poly(aryl ether) oligomers and mixtures thereof, and methods for the preparation thereof in a highly dilute reaction medium under reaction conditions favorable for ring closure at low degrees of polymerization. These oligomers are represented by the general formula ##STR1## where each Y is divalent oxygen or divalent sulfur, each Ar is an aromatic diradical which comprises one or more C.sub.6 to C.sub.20 arylene groups and has at least one electron withdrawing group attached to an aromatic ring, and n is an integer from 1 to about 20 with the proviso that for integer values of n equal to 1 or 2 all linkages between independent aromatic rings comprise at least one atom.

Abstract: A multilayered structural article having improved resistance to delamination and having a reduced coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) relative to that of the thermoplastic resin(s) employed in its preparation comprises a core layer of a highly filled composite paper having outer layers of thermoplastic resin adhered thereto.

Abstract: A tree stand comprising a stand portion adapted for releasable attachment to a loop formed from an elongated flexible member that is placed in circumferential relationship with a tree or post.

Abstract: A monocyclopentadienyl or substituted monocyclopentadienyl metal complex containing compound useful as a polymerization catalyst corresponding to the formula:CpMX.sub.n.sup.+ A.sup.-wherein:Cp is a single .eta..sup.5 -cyclopentadienyl or .eta..sup.5 -substituted cyclopentadienyl group optionally covalently bonded to M through a substituent;M is a metal of Group 3-10 or the Lanthanide Series of the Periodic Table bound in an .eta..sup.5 bonding mode to the cyclopentadienyl or substituted cyclopentadienyl group;X each occurrence independently is selected from the group consisting of hydride, halo, alkyl, aryl, silyl, germyl, aryloxy, alkoxy, amide, siloxy, neutral Lewis base ligands and combinations thereof having up to 20 non-hydrogen atoms, and optionally one X together with Cp forms a metallocycle with M;R is alkyl or aryl of up to 10 carbons;n is one or two depending on the valence of M; andA is a noncoordinating, compatible anion of a Bronsted acid salt.

Abstract: Thermoplastic rubber modified molding compositions containing N-phenyl maleimide, acrylonitrile, and at least one copolymerizable comonomer suitable for preparing moldings having low surface gloss.

Abstract: A process for preparing syndiotactic vinyl aromatic polymers comprising contacting one or more aromatic monomers under polymerization conditions with a catalyst corresponding to the formula:[Cp.sub.m MX.sub.n X'.sub.p ].sup.+ A.sup.-wherein:Cp is a single .eta..sup.5 -cyclopentadienyl or .eta..sup.5 -substituted cyclopentadienyl group;M is a metal of Group 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 or the Lanthanide Series of the Periodic Table;X each occurrence is an inert anionic ligand, with the proviso that at least one X is R;X' is an inert, neutral, donor ligand;R is hydride hydrocarbyl, silyl, a combination thereof or a substituted derivative thereof having up to 20 carbon, silicon or carbon and silicon atoms;m and p are independently 0 or 1;n is an integer greater than or equal to 1;the sum of m and n is equal to the valence of M; andA.sup.- is a noncoordinating, compatible anion of a Bronsted acid salt.

Abstract: A plastic, tamper resistant container particularly adapted for the marketing of dairy products comprising a cup and a lid having a tab extending peripherally therefrom such that application of a force to the tab sufficient to remove the lid, initiates fracture propagation and tearing of the lid, and a process for manufacture thereof.

Abstract: Narrow molecular weight telechelic and/or block copolymers are prepared by anionic polymerization using multifunctional lithium initiator in combination with a C.sub.2-16 lithium alkoxide.

Abstract: Syndiotactic polymers of vinyl aromatic monomers are prepared by conducting the polymerization in the presence of a catalytic amount of the reaction product of polymethylaluminoxane and a cyclopentadienyl/titanium complex.

Abstract: Resins comprising methacrylimide functionality and C.sub.2-20 alkyl or cycloalkyl methacrylate functionality are prepared by amidization and imidization of corresponding prepolymers comprising C.sub.2-20 alkyl or cycloalkyl methacrylate functionality and methyl methacrylate.

Abstract: A laminated structure comprising a copper metal substrate adhered to a polyimide polymer by the use of first and second adhesive resin layers.

Abstract: A melt-blowing process for producing a fiber preferably a microfiber of a syndiotactic vinyl aromatic polymer, which comprises supplying a vinyl aromatic polymer having a high degree of syndiotacticity in a molten form from at least one orifice of a nozzle into a gas stream which attenuates the molten polymer into microfibers. Such microfibers are particularly useful in the field of high temperature filtration, coalescing and insulation.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of aluminoxanes comprising contacting an aluminoxane precursor such as a hydrocarbyl substituted aluminum compound with a porous organic or inorganic aqueous imbiber material containing water sorbed or imbibed therein.

Abstract: A thermoplastic blend useful for the preparation of molded articles comprising a thermoplastic polymer and a tapered triblock elastomer of a monovinylidene aromatic monomer and butadiene having a melt index (condition 200/5.0 ASTM method D1238-82) of 0.5 to 60 and an average molecular weight from 50,000 to 135,000.

Abstract: Improved polymeric optical fibers comprising a core of a copolymer prepared by anionic polymerization of alpha-methylstyrene and a monovinylidene aromatic comonomer at a temperature above 61.degree. C. and a cladding polymer are disclosed. The fibers have superior combination of high heat resistance, high flexibility, and low transmission loss in bent form.

Abstract: A polymeric blend comprising a polypropylene resin and very low density polyethylene are particularly suited for preparation of films which are readily adhered to metal surfaces. Sheet metal laminates according to the foregoing design are usefully employed in the manufacture of components for aerosol containers.

Abstract: Novel polymers prepared by anionic polymerization techniques containing phenol, silyl ether, aminophenyl functionality or carboxylic acid or ester.

Abstract: Oriented, syndiotactic, optically transparent vinylaromatic polymers are prepared by a process comprising heating the polymer to a temperature above its crystalline melting point, cooling the polymer to a temperature less than an orientable temperature at a rate sufficient to avoid substantial crystal formation, and inducing strain into the polymer while at a orientable temperature to induce crystal formation and molecular orientation.