Abstract: A composition is provided which comprises a functionalized poly(phenylene ether) resin, poly(arylene sulfide) resin, epoxy functional alpha-olefin elastomer, elastomeric block copolymer, and a metal salt. The composition is preferably prepared by premixing a poly(phenylene ether) resin with an organic acid and a vinyl aromatic-diene block copolymer to form a premix, and then compounding the premix with an epoxy functional alpha-olefin elastomer, a poly(arylene sulfide) resin and a metal salt of an organic acid. The composition has enhanced levels of mechanical properties such as impact strength, and is suitable for making molded articles such as vertical automotive body panels.

Abstract: Compositions are provided for compatibilized blends comprising compatibilizing poly(phenylene ether) resins and epoxy-functional polyolefins that exhibit improved resistance to delamination while providing high impact strength and other improved physical properties. Articles made from the compositions are useful for automotive lighting and under hood components.

Abstract: Compositions are provided which comprise a poly(phenylene ether) resin, a poly(arylene sulfide) resin and an ortho ester compound. The compositions can further comprise compatibilizing agents and reinforcing fillers to provide compositions that exhibit low flash molding characteristics. Articles molded from these compositions are useful in the electrical connector industry.

Abstract: Compatibilized blends of poly(phenylene ether) resins and polyester resins are provided from nucleophile containing poly(phenylene ether) resins and polyester resins and compatibilizer compounds to afford articles having good impact, ductility and tensile properties. The compositions may further comprise impact modifiers, metal salts, reinforcing agents, flame retardants and flow promoters. Articles made from the compositions are useful for automotive components. Polymers chain extended with multifunctional orthoesters are claimed.

Abstract: Compatibilized blends of poly(phenylene ether) resins and polyester resins are provided from nucleophile containing poly(phenylene ether) resins and polyester resins and compatibilizer compounds to afford articles having good impact, ductility and tensile properties. The compositions may further comprise impact modifiers, metal salts, reinforcing agents, flame retardants and flow promoters. Articles made from the compositions are useful for automotive components.

Abstract: Compatibilized blends of poly(phenylene ether) resins and polyester resins are provided from nucleophile containing poly(phenylene ether) resins and polyester resins and compatibilizer compounds to afford articles having good impact, ductility and tensile properties. The compositions may further comprise impact modifiers, metal salts, reinforcing agents, flame retardants and flow promoters. Articles made from the compositions are useful for automotive components.

Abstract: Wet steam or hot water treatment of a secondary backing just before application to an aqueous adhesive coated back of a carpet or rug such as a tufted carpet containing a primary backing provides on drying and curing of the laminate an increase in many instances in the dry and wet strength of the secondary backing to the primary backing and some reduction in the time of drying or curing of the adhesive to bond the laminate together.