Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising an organo clay and polyphenylene ether resin and blends containing polyphenylene ether resin

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a thermoplastic composition comprising a polyphenylene ether resin and a styrenic resin wherein the processes comprises a concentrate of polyphenylene ether resin with an organic phosphate compound. The concentrate allows for ease of handling of polyphenylene ether resin without the risk of dust ignition while obtaining substantially the same physical properties as obtained with polyphenylene ether resin powder.

Abstract: The invention relates to plastic pallets that pass the Underwriters Laboratory UL 2335 protocol for pallets wherein said pallets comprises at least one resin selected from the group consisting of:

Abstract: The invention relates to a semi-transparent thermoplastic composition of a polyphenylene ether resin, a non-elastomeric styrenic resin, and an unsaturated elastomeric styrenic block copolymer. The compositions of the invention may also contain at least one additive selected from the group consisting of stabilizers, dyes, pigments, mineral oil, and mixtures thereof and exhibit enhanced physical properties, especially ductility. The invention also relates to articles formed out of the compositions of the invention as well as methods to make the compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a thermoplastic composition comprising a polyphenylene ether resin and a styrenic resin wherein the processes comprises a concentrate of polyphenylene ether resin with an organic phosphate compound. The concentrate allows for ease of handling of polyphenylene ether resin without the risk of dust ignition while obtaining substantially the same physical properties as obtained with polyphenylene ether resin powder. The invention also relates to articles formed out of the compositions made by the process of the invention.

Abstract: A process for producing structural thermoplastic foam is provided which involves gas expansion of a melted thermoplastic resin composition containing an amount of a polyolefin resin effective as a nucleating agent. The thermoplastic resin compositions provided exhibit an improved uniformity of cell structure in the resultant structural thermoplastic foam as a result of the incorporation of the polyolefin nucleating agent. The process and compositions are useful in the production of structural thermoplastic foam articles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a thermoplastic composition comprising a polyphenylene ether resin and optionally, a styrenic resin wherein the processes comprises a polyphenylene ether resin in a particulate form having less than about 5% by weight, preferably less than about 2% by weight, more preferably less than about 1% by weight, and most preferably essentially no particles less than about 75 microns in size. The particulate form allows for ease of handling of polyphenylene ether resin with a substantially reduced risk of dust ignition while obtaining substantially the same physical properties as obtained with polyphenylene ether resin powder.The invention also relates to articles formed out of the compositions made by the process of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to process for the manufacture of a semi-transparent thermoplastic composition of a polyphenylene ether resin and a styrenic radial block copolymer. The compositions made by the process of the invention may also contain crystal polystyrene resin and exhibit enhanced physical properties, especially ductility. The invention also relates to articles formed out of the compositions made by the process of the invention.