Abstract: Various fabrication properties of polyvinyl chloride are improved such as melt flow by treating the polyvinyl chloride resin with a low inherent viscosity-high glass transition temperature enhancing agent. The treatment occurs as a suspension or mass overpolymerization on the polyvinyl chloride resin by reacting at least one high glass transition temperature enhancing agent with at least one chain transfer agent. The formed high glass transition temperature-low inherent viscosity agent imparts a high glass transition temperature to the polyvinyl chloride resin and also reduces the inherent viscosity to a level below the inherent viscosity formed by the combined effect of the polyvinyl chloride resin and the glass transition temperature agent.

Abstract: Blends of styrene-butadiene rubber and PVC latices in a dry weight ratio of 45:10 to 55:70 are useful to form heat sealable films. The mixture does not contain plasticizers and thus reduces environmental concerns during processing. The resulting film have good clarity and flexibility and may be used to seal textiles, non-wovens and boards.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials obtained from polymers based on vinyl chloride contain from 2 to 80% by weight of a polymer ofa) from 2 to 100% by weight of a monomer of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl and Ar is an isoaromatic group, or of a mixture of these monomers, andb) from 0 to 98% by weight of a monomer of the general formula II ##STR2## where R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl and Alk is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, or of a mixture of these monomers, andc) from 0 to 5% by weight of further monomers capable of undergoing free radical polymerization (monomers III).The molding materials have a high heat distortion resistance.

Abstract: The modified polyolefin is produced by graft-polymerizing (a) 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin, with (b) 0.01-30 parts by weight of a glycidyl compound represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms, Ar is an aromatic hydrocarbon group having 6-20 carbon atoms and containing at least one glycidyloxy group, and n is an integer of 1-4. The glycidyl compound may be added stepwise to have a higher graft ratio. The modified polyolefin may be graft-copolymerized with polyesters at a high graft ratio.

Abstract: Novel diene/methacrylate ester block polymers, especially tertiary butyl methacrylate ester block polymers are uniquely prepared at near ambient temperatures and capable of being hydrolyzed and neutralized to yield the corresponding methacrylic acid and methacrylic acid salt (ionomer) derivatives. The compositions are usefully employed in the preparation of thermoplastic elastomers, adhesives and laminating films.

Abstract: Compositions of a polyphenylene ether, a polyolefin, and a certain copolymers of a vinyl aromatic compound conjugated with an alkene such as styrene-ethylene butylene-styrene triblock elastomers exhibit improved ductility and decreased delamination tendencies compared to prior art compositions.

Abstract: A novel thermoplastic resin composition excellent in heat resistance, mechanical properties and processability is provided which comprises a composition containing (A) a dispersing phase of polyphenylene ether obtained by oxidation polymerization of at least one phenol compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 each represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon residue and at least one of them is a hydrogen atom and (B) a crystalline thermoplastic resin matrix phase and (C) a mutual compatibilizer compatible with (A) and/or (B), an average particle diameter in said dispersing phase having of 0.01-10 .mu..

Abstract: Compositions which cure by UV radiation in less than one second are obtained by mixing an alkenyl containing polydiorganosiloxane, a mercapto functional crosslinker of the mercapto functional polyorganosiloxane or mercapto organic compounds, a photosensitizer, a viscosity stabilizer, and optionally a reinforcing agent. These compositions can be packaged in one container and can be used as the primary coating for optical fibers.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising 20-77 wt. % of polyolefin (A), 20-77 wt. % of polyphenylene ether resin (B), 2-50 wt. % of polymer (C) combining alkenyl aromatic comound polymerization chain and aliphatic hydrocarbon chain in the same molecule, and 1-25 wt. % of ester group containing ethylene copolymer (D).

Abstract: A process for making a thermoplastic resin composition which comprises a melting and mixing 100 parts by weight of polyphenylene ether (A) and 0.01-5.0 parts by weight of at least one compound (B) which contains in its molecule both (a) carbon-carbon double bond or carbon-carbon triple bond and (b) carboxyl group, acid anhydride group, acid amide group, imide group, carboxylic acid ester group, epoxy group, amino group or hydroxyl group in the presence of 0.01% or more and less than 0.1% by weight of radical initiator based on the polyphenylene ether (A),said polyphenylene ether (A) being obtained by oxidation-polymerization of at least one phenol compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydrocarbon or a substituted hydrocarbon group, with a proviso that at least one of them is a hydrogen atom, and said polyphenylene ether (a) having a reduced viscosity .eta..sub.sp/c of 0.40-0.58 deciliter/gram.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a melt blended composition of the reaction product of about 70 to 99.99 percent by weight polyphenylene oxide, and about 0.01 to 30 percent by weight of a substituted olefin having the formula: ##STR1## wherein one to two of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are moieties containing reactive groups selected from carboxylic acid, acid anhydride, acid amide, imido, carboxylic ester, amino, hydroxyl, epoxy, group, oxazoline, oxazolone, oxazine, oxazinone, isocyanate, carbamate, carbamoyl lactam, acyl lactam, and mixtures and derivatives thereof, and wherein the remaining two to three of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are H or a hydrocarbon radical of from 1 to about 20 carbon atoms; and polyolefin.The present invention also relates to a blended composition of the foregoing reaction product; thermoplastic polymer; and a functionalized ethylene .alpha.-olefin rubber. The melt blended composition has good impact resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a thermoplastic resin composition which comprises:(a) polyphenylene ether or a composition containing polyphenylene ether,(b) (i) a modified propylene polymer grafted with a styrene-based monomer or a mixture of a styrene-based monomer and a monomer copolymerizable with the styrene-based monomer, or (ii) a composition containing said modified propylene polymer and a propylene polymer,(c) a rubbery substance, and at least one component selected from the following three components;(d) a styrene resin having a melt index of 8 or above (at 250.degree. C. under a load of 5 kg),(e) a low-molecular weight hydrocarbon resin, and(f) white oil and/or liquid paraffin.This thermoplastic resin composition exhibits not only good moldability but also well-balanced physical properties and heat resistance, and can be easily processed into molded articles having outstanding physical properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymer mixtures which comprise a polyphenylene ether, one or more polyesters and a styrene polymer with side chains consisting entirely or partly of cyclic imino ether groups. The polymer mixtures have good properties, in particular a good impact strength in combination with good flow properties and a good chemical resistance.

Abstract: A novel thermoplastic resin composition excellent in both mechanical properties and processability is provided which comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a composition comprising (a) 5-95% by weight of a polyamide having a relative viscosity of 1.6-3.3 and content of end amine group of 35-95 mmole/kg and (b) 95-5% by weight of a polyphenylene ether obtained by oxidation polymerization of at least one phenol compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 which may be identical or different and represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon residue, with a proviso that at least one of them is a hydrogen atom and (B) 0.01-100 parts by weight of at least one mutual compatibilizer. The compatibilizer may be a modified rubber-like material and/or an epoxy compound.

Abstract: Novel composite resinous film comprising a continuous phase of at least one resin and a discontinuous phase of microdomains which are aggregates of particles of at least one insoluble resin and are 0.03 to 10 microns in size, is provided. The film can exhibit the most desirous properties of the respective, constituent resinous materials and are useful in various fields including the paint industry.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymer mixtures which comprise a polyphenylene ether, a fluorine-containing olefinic polymer or copolymer and a vinyl-aromatic alkyl(meth)acrylate copolymer. Polymer mixtures having improved properties are obtained by the addition of a di- or triblock copolymer with one or more blocks derived from conjugated diene units and with one or more blocks derived from vinylaromatic units.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials which are free of cyanuric acid or cyanuric acid derivatives contain as essential components,(A) from 5 to 95% by weight of a toughened polyamide ofa1) from 70 to 98% by weight, based on (A), of a polyamide anda2) from 2 to 30% by weight, based on (A), of an emulsion polymer whose particles do not have a hard outer shell, and(B) from 5 to 95% by weight of a functionalized polyphenylene ether.

Abstract: New and useful aromatic polyethers, which are high in glass transition temperatures, possess excellent mechanical properties, thermal resistance, solvent resistance, and generate fluorescence, are described. Also described are fluorescent resin compositions containing the aromatic polyethers. Processes for preparing the aromatic polyethers and the fluorescent resin compositions are also described.

Abstract: Copolymer-containing compositions are prepared by the reaction of an epoxytriazine-capped polyphenylene ether with another polymer containing carboxy end groups, especially a polyester. The compositions have excellent properties and find utility as molding compositions and as compatibilizers for blends of similar polymers. Suitable epoxytriazine-capped polyphenylene ethers may be prepared by reaction of a polyphenylene ether with an epoxychlorotriazine such as diglycidyl chlorocyanurate, n-butyl glycidyl chlorocyanurate or mesityl glycidyl chlorocyanurate.

Abstract: A dispersing agent for dispersing solid particles in an organic liquid having the composition ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## is the residue of a polyester chain having a molecular weight of at least 1700, derived from a hydroxycarboxylic acid containing 16-22 carbon atoms, ##STR3## is the residue of a mono or polyamide having up to 12 amido bonds, which is amino terminated in both ends and wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently hydrogen or alkyl or alkenyl containing up to 20 carbon atoms;Z is a salt of a carboxylic acid containing 8-18 carbon atoms and a diamine NHR.sub.3 --T--NH.sub.2 wherein T is alkylene or alkenylene containing 2-12 carbon atoms and optionally comprising one or more oxygen or nitrogen bridges and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or alkyl or alkenyl containing up to 20 carbon atoms;Q is a carboxylic acid containing 8-18 carbon atoms or a diamine NHR.sub.3 --T--NH.sub.2, wherein T and R.sub.3 are defined as above.Said dispersing agent can be used for preparing an easily dispersable pigment.