Abstract: This invention relates to a simplified process for the preparation of polyarylene sulphides with improved product quality from alkali metal sulphides and dihalogenated aromatic compounds, in which the alkali metal sulphides are prepared and reacted in situ.

Abstract: A resin composition moldable at room temperature comprising a thermosetting unsaturated polyester resin, a mixture of thermoplastic polymers of vinyl acetate and an epoxy compound having at least one 1,2-epoxy group per molecule, a dialkyl-p-toluidine accelerator, a low temperature free radical peroxide initiator such as a blend of cumene hydroperoxide and acetyl acetone peroxide, and an alkali metal or transition metal compound capable of reacting with the free radical initiator to initiate polymerization of the unsaturated polyester resin.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a process for the preparation of a carboxylated arylene thioether oligomer, in which an alkali metal sulfide is caused to act on a poly(arylene thioether) so as to depolymerize the poly(arylene thioether), thereby preparing an alkali thiolate-containing oligomer, and a carboxylating agent is then caused to act on the alkali thiolate-containing oligomer, thereby forming the carboxylated arylene thioether oligomer, and a process for the production of an arylene thioether copolymer, wherein the carboxylated arylene thioether oligomer alone, which has been obtained in accordance with this preparation process, or a mixture of the carboxylated oligomer in an amount of at least 50 wt. % and another carboxylic compound in an amount less than 50 wt. % is reacted with an alkylenediol or an alkylenediol and a polyester or an alkylene diol and a lactone.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a process for the preparation of a carboxylated arylene thioether oligomer, in which an alkali metal sulfide is caused to act on a poly(arylene thioether) so as to depolymerize the poly(arylene thioether), thereby preparing an alkali thiolate-containing oligomer, and a carboxylating agent is then caused to act on the alkali thiolate-containing oligomer, thereby forming the carboxylated arylene thioether oligomer, and a process for the production of an arylene thioether copolymer, wherein the carboxylated arylene thioether oligomer alone, which has been obtained in accordance with this preparation process, or a mixture of the carboxylated oligomer in an amount of at least 50 wt. % and another carboxylic compound in an amount less than 50 wt. % is reacted with an alkylenediol or an alkylenediol and a polyester or an alkylene diol and a lactone.

Abstract: The invention relates to dispersions of polythiophenes made up of structural units corresponding to the following formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently of one another represent hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group or, together, form an optionally substituted C.sub.1-4 alkylene group,in the presence of polyanions, to the production of these dispersions and to their use for the antistatic treatment of plastic mouldings.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing poly(arylene sulfide sulfone)/poly(arylene sulfide ketone) block copolymers comprising: contacting poly(arylene sulfide sulfone) prepolymer, at least one dihalobenzophenone, a sulfur source, and a polar organic compound under polymerization conditions.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing poly(arylene sulfide ketone)/poly(arylene sulfide sulfone) block copolymers comprising: contacting poly(arylene sulfide ketone) prepolymer, at least one dihaloaromatic sulfone, a sulfur source, and a polar organic compound under polymerization conditions. The polymers thus produced exhibit crystalline properties and an increased glass transition temperature.

Abstract: A high strength, thermally resistant, fire retardant, composition of matter is provided comprising (A) about 99.5 to about 75 weight percent of unmodified polymethylpentene where the weight percent of polymethylpentene is based on the total weight of A and B; and (B) about 0.5 to about 25 weight percent of polyphenylene sulfide where the weight percent of polyphenylene sulfide is based on the total weight of A, and B; (C) about 10 to about 67 weight percent of a reinforcer where the weight percent of the reinforcer is based on the total weight of A, B, C, and D; (D) optionally about 5 to about 45 weight percent of a flame retardant where the weight percent of the flame retardant is based on the total weight A, B, C and D.

Abstract: There is provided a thermoplastic resin composition, the composition comprising1 to 99% by weight of polyarylenesulfide-type resin (I),99 to 1% by weight of at least one resin (II) selected from the group consisting of polycarbonate-type resins, polyphenyleneether-type resins, and ABS-type resins, and0.1 to 100 parts by weight, on the basis of 100 parts by weight of the aforesaid resins (I)+(II), of a graft copolymer (III) as compatibilizer having a specific multi-phase structure.The thermoplastic resin composition containing the compatibilizer (III) of the present invention has a feature of each of the blended resins of a polyarylenesulfide-type resin (I) and at least one resin (II) selected from the group consisting of polycarbonate-type resins, polyphenyleneether-type resins and ABS-type resins, such as good impact and heat resistance, moldability, and appearance of molded articles.

Abstract: An improved thermoset adhesive composition comprising a thermoplastic, substantially amine-terminated polyamide resin, an epoxy resin, and a diluent, and methods for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyphenylene sulfide film which consists essentially of a resin composition containing polyphenylene sulfide as major constituent, in which fine particles with an average particle size of 0.05-3 .mu.m are dispersed, the fine particles having a single particle index of not less than 0.5. The polyphenylene sulfide film of the present invention is excellent in not only the slipping property but also the number of electrical insulation defects are extremely small, so that the film of the present invention is useful for the dielectric film of film capacitor with stable initial characteristics. Further, since the film of the present invention is excellent in the slipping property and surface smoothness, so that it is useful as a base film for magnetic recording media with excellent magnetic conversion characteristics and excellent drop out characteristics.

Abstract: A polyphenylene sulfide/polyphenylene ether composition is provided, which has excellent dimensional stability and impact resistance, as well as good heat resistance, rigidity and surface appearance. The composition also includes certain polyamide resins, hydrogenated conjugated diene/aromatic monovinyl block copolymers, modified polyolefins, compatibilizer agents, and inorganic fillers.

Abstract: The properties of polyphenylene ether-polyarylene sulphide mixtures are improved by the addition of an agent as it is known for the improvement of the properties of polyphenylene ether-polyamide mixtures.

Abstract: This invention provides novel organosulfonimidates and a method for preparing both the present sulfonimidates and those disclosed in the prior art. Some of the sufonimidates can be condensed under relatively mild conditions to form polyorganooxothiazenes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a high-refractive index plastic optical material comprising a copolymer obtained by subjecting a mixture composed of a component A consisting of a dithiol compound represented by the formula I: ##STR1## wherein n stands for an integer of 1-3, and a component B consisting of divinylbenzene, said mixture containing both components in such a manner that the proportion of the component A to the component B is 0.25-3.5 in terms of weight ratio, to addition polymerization and having a refractive index of at least 1.63 and an Abbe's number of at least 27. The optical material has excellent optical properties that the refractive index is high and the dispersion is low, and moreover possesses good physical properties.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a poly(arylene thioether-ketone) copolymer comprising (A) at least one poly(arylene thioether-ketone) segment having predominant recurring units of the formula ##STR1## wherein the --CO-- and --S-- are in the para position to each other and (B) at least one poly(arylene thioether) segment having predominant recurring units of the formula ##STR2## (a) the ratio of the total amount of the poly(arylene thioether) segment (B) to the total amount of the poly(arylene thioether-ketone) segment (A) ranging from 0.05 to 5 by weight, (b) the number-average polymerization degree of the poly(arylene thioether) segment (B) being higher than 1 but lower than 10, and (c) said copolymer having a melt viscosity of 2-100,000 poises as measured at 350.degree. C. and a shear rate of 1,200/sec as well as a production process of the poly(arylene thioether-ketone) copolymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of optionally branched, high molecular weight polyarylene sulphides with melt viscosities which can be established at defined values and low corrosion.These polyarylene sulphides are obtained by reacting alkali metal sulphides, if appropriate mixed with alkali metal bisulphides and reaction accelerators, with dihalogenoaromatics and, if appropriate, polyhalogenoaromatics, with the addition of particular monohalogenoaromatics as chain stoppers.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermoplastic moulding compounds based on polyamides and/or polyesters and special functionally modified polyarylene sulphides and optionally conventional additives and to their preparation and their use.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing poly(arylene sulfide)/poly(arylene sulfide sulfone) block copolymer comprising: contacting poly(arylene sulfide) prepolymer, a dihaloaromatic sulfone, a sulfur source, and a polar organic compound under polymerization conditions, wherein said prepolymer is prepared by contacting a dihaloaromatic compound, a phenolic compound, a polar organic compound, and a sulfur source under polymerization conditions.

Abstract: A heat-resistant stretched film is obtained by stretching a resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a poly(arylene sulfide) of a substantially linear structure and 5 to less than 100 parts by weight of a melt-stable poly(arylene thioether-ketone). The poly(arylene sulfide) has a melt viscosity of at least 1,000 poises as measured at 310.degree. C. and a shear rate of 200 sec.sup.-1. The poly(arylene thioether-ketone) has predominant recurring units of the formula ##STR1## wherein the --CO-- and --S-- groups are bonded in the para position to each other through the benzene ring, and has the following physical properties (a)-(c):(a) a melting point, Tm being 310.degree.-380.degree. C.;(b) a melt crystallization temperature, Tmc (420.degree. C./10 min) being at least 210.degree. C. and a residual melt crystallization enthalpy, .DELTA.Hmc (420.degree. C./10 min) being at least 10 J/g; and(c) a reduced viscosity being 0.3-2 dl/g at 25.degree. C. and a polymer concentration of 0.