Abstract: A process for the production of a molded article having positive temperature coefficient characteristics from a resin composition containing a crystalline resin, electrically conductive particles and an organic peroxide. A molded article having excellent PTC characteristics over that of a conventional molded article can be obtained by a process which includes mixing the crystalline resin and the electrically conductive particles to obtain a mixture; crosslinking the crystalline resin with the organic peroxide by kneading the mixture under a shear force; and simultaneously or successively molding the resultant kneaded mixture.

Abstract: A polymer composition having positive temperature coefficient characteristics is described, comprising 100 parts by weight of a mixture consisting of from 40 to 90% by weight of a crystalline polymer and from 60 to 10% by weight of an electrically conductive powder and from 10 to 300 parts by weight of a semiconductive inorganic substance. This polymer composition can withstand high voltage and when used as a heat generator, produces a uniform distribution of heat and has a long service life. Thus the polymer composition is useful for production of an overcurrent protecting element and a heat generator.