Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electrically conductive precursor composition comprising an organic polymer precursor; a single wall nanotube composition, wherein the single wall nanotube composition contains at least 0.1 wt % of production related impurities; and an optional nanosized conductive filler. A conductive composition comprises an organic polymer; a single wall nanotube composition, wherein the single wall nanotube composition contains at least 0.1 wt % of production related impurities; and a nanosized conductive filler.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a conductive composition comprises blending a polymer precursor with a single wall carbon nanotube composition; and polymerizing the polymer precursor to form an organic polymer. The method may be advantageously used for manufacturing automotive components, computer components, and other components where electrical conductivity properties are desirable.

Abstract: A composition comprises two or more impact modifiers and a compatibilized blend of a poly(arylene ether) and an aliphatic-aromatic polyamide. The polyamide is composed of dicarboxylic acid units comprising 60 to 100 mol % of terephthalic acid units and diamine units comprising 60 to 100 mol % of 1,9-nonanediamine units and/or 2-methyl-1,8-octanediamine units. The polyamide has an amine end group content greater than 45 micromoles per gram of polyamide.

Abstract: A composition comprises greater than or equal to 20 weight percent glass fiber, based on the total weight of the composition, and a compatibilized blend of a poly(arylene ether) and an aliphatic-aromatic polyamide. The polyamide is composed of dicarboxylic acid units comprising 60 to 100 mol % of terephthalic acid units and diamine units comprising 60 to 100 mol % of 1,9-nonanediamine units and/or 2-methyl-1,8-octanediamine units. The polyamide has an amine end group content greater than 45 micromoles per gram of polyamide. The composition has a heat distortion temperature (HDT) greater than or equal to 230° C. when measured according to ASTM D 648 at 1.

Abstract: A composition comprises an impact modifier and a compatibilized blend of a poly(arylene ether) and an aliphatic-aromatic polyamide. The polyamide is composed of dicarboxylic acid units comprising 60 to 100 mol % of terephthalic acid units and diamine units comprising 60 to 100 mol % of 1,9-nonanediamine units and/or 2-methyl-1,8-octanediamine units. The aliphatic-aromatic polyamide has a melt viscosity greater than or equal to 2000 Pa-s at a shear of 1000 second?1 and a temperature of 330° C. and the composition has a melt viscosity greater than or equal to 160 Pascal seconds (Pa-s) at a shear of 1500 second?1 (s?1) and a temperature of 330° C.

Abstract: A composition comprises an impact modifier and a compatibilized blend of a poly(arylene ether) and an aliphatic-aromatic polyamide. The polyamide is composed of dicarboxylic acid units comprising 60 to 100 mol % of terephthalic acid units and diamine units comprising 60 to 100 mol % of 1,9-nonanediamine units and/or 2-methyl-1,8-octanediamine units. The polyamide has an amine end group content greater than 45 micromoles per gram of polyamide.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electrically conductive composition comprising an organic polymer; and a carbon nanotube composition, wherein the carbon nanotube composition comprises carbon nanotubes that can rope and have greater than or equal to about 0.1 wt % production related impurities, based on the total weight of the carbon nanotube composition, and wherein the composition has a bulk volume resistivity less than or equal to about 1012 ohm-cm, and a notched Izod impact strength of greater than or equal to about 5 kilojoules/square meter.

Abstract: An electrically conductive composition comprises a polymeric resin; and single wall carbon nanotubes, wherein the composition has an electrical volume resistivity less than or equal to about 10e12 ohm-cm, a notched Izod impact strength greater than or equal to about 5 kilojoules/square meter. In another embodiment, a method for manufacturing an electrically conductive composition comprises blending a polymeric resin and single wall carbon nanotubes, wherein the composition has an electrical volume resistivity less than or equal to about 10e8 ohm-cm, a notched Izod impact strength greater than or equal to about 5 kilojoules/square meter.