Abstract: A process for the preparation of linear alternating copolymers of carbon monoxide and an ethylenically unsaturated compound by polymerizing the monomers in the presence of a suitable catalyst system, one or more components present in the reaction mixture being contaminated with alkali(ne earth) metal salt(s), which process involves a treatment by which at least part of the alkali(ne earth) metal salt is removed such that the total amount of alkali(ne earth) metals present in the copolymerization product is less than 1 part per million by weight; a copolymer composition comprising said copolymer, an alkali(ne earth) metal salt contaminant and a stabilizing quantity of a substance which is able to bind at least part of the alkali(ne earth) metal salt.

Abstract: A reinforced thermoplastic composite comprising a linear alternating polymer of at least one olefinically unsaturated compound and carbon monoxide, and a glass fiber reinforcement having a coating of a sizing material which consists essentially of aminosilane and uncured epoxy resin functionalities. Articles manufactured from this composition and a process for producing the composition are also disclosed.