Abstract: In a method of isolating a polymer blend from solution, a homogeneous solution including a poly(arylene ether), a poly(alkenyl aromatic), and a solvent is combined with an anti-solvent to form a dispersion containing solid particles. The solid particles have improved handling properties compared to particles formed from precipitation of the poly(arylene ether) alone.

Abstract: A resin composition includes a poly(arylene ether), a poly(alkenyl aromatic) having a melt index of about 10 to about 250 grams/minute as measured by ASTM D 1238, Procedure B at 200 ° C. and 5 kilogram load, and a rubber-modified poly(alkenyl aromatic). The composition exhibits improved flow in extrusion and molding operations.

Abstract: A low gloss thermoplastic composition comprises poly(arylene ether), a rubber-modified poly(alkenyl aromatic) resin and an acrylonitrile containing polymer gel.

Abstract: A poly(arylene ether)/polystyrene blend may be prepared by melt kneading a carboxylic acid compound, a poly(arylene ether), and a polystyrene to form an intimate blend, and steam stripping the intimate blend, where melt kneading is conducted with a specific energy consumption of about 0.1 to about 0.3 kilowatt-hour per kilogram of blend. The method allows the formation of an intimate resin blend while minimizing the styrene monomer content of the final blend.

Abstract: A method of making a thermoplastic composition comprises melt mixing a concentrate comprising a first thermoplastic, a second thermoplastic and an additive with a component selected from the group consisting of a third thermoplastic, fire retardant additive, reinforcing agent, electrically conductive filler, non-electrically conductive filler and combinations of two or more of the foregoing.

Abstract: A laminate, comprises a thermoplastic substrate, a conductive metal foil at least partially disposed on at least one side of the substrate, and an adhesive disposed between the substrate and the metal foil. The adhesive includes a blend of a poly(arylene ether), a thermosetting resin, a toughening agent, a plasticizer, and a cure agent. The laminate finds particular utility in circuit board applications.

Abstract: A low gloss thermoplastic composition comprises poly(arylene ether), a rubber-modified poly(alkenyl aromatic) resin and an acrylonitrile containing polymer gel.

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: (a) polyphenylene ether resin and blends containing polyphenylene ether resin, (b) polycarbonate resin and blends containing polycarbonate resin, (c) vinyl aromatic graft copolymer resin; (d) polyetherimide resin and blends containing polyetherimide resin, and (e) thermosetting resins. In a preferred embodiment, the plastic pallet has an open deck design. The invention also relates to a method to make pallets that pass the UL 2335 protocol.