Abstract: Amorphous sheets of PLA resins are thermoformed by heating the sheets until they become semicrystalline, and then forming the sheets on a relatively cold mold. Semicrystalline formed articles having improved heat resistance are made by the process.

Abstract: Amorphous sheets of PLA resins are thermoformed by heating the sheets until they become semicrystalline, and then forming the sheets on a relatively cold mold. Semicrystalline formed articles having improved heat resistance are made by the process.

Abstract: Amorphous sheets of PLA resins are thermoformed by heating the sheets until they become semicrystalline, and then forming the sheets on a relatively cold mold. Semicystalline formed articles having improved heat resistance are made by the process.

Abstract: There are disclosed polyphenylene ether resin-based compositions containing high molecular weight polyethylene resin and polyphenylene ether flame-retarded resins which have been rendered non-dripping through the inclusion of a drip-inhibiting amount of high molecular weight polyethylene resin. Still more particularly, there are disclosed flame retardant modified polyphenylene ether resins, such as those containing high impact polystyrene, rendered non-dripping through the inclusion of a drip-inhibiting amount of high molecular weight polyethylene resin which has a weight-average molecular weight (M.sub.w) of greater than about 100,000.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprises a melt compounded product of a polyphenylene oxide polymer and a recycled polystyrene material. The recycled polystyrene material exhibits a melt flow index greater than about 25 when devolatized by heating above its glass transition temperature. The polymer composition may be in various forms including extruded pellets, extruded foam, and expandable foam beads.

Abstract: The odor of blends of polyphenylene ether resin, alone, or in combination with a polystyrene resin or a high impact polystyrene is improved by including a carboxylic acid, and acid anhydride or mixture thereof in the compositions.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprises a melt compounded product of a polyphenylene oxide polymer and a recycled polystyrene material. The recycled polystyrene material exhibits a melt flow index greater than about 25 when devolatized by heating above its glass transition temperature. The polymer composition may be in various forms including extruded pellets, extruded foam, and expandable foam beads.

Abstract: Flame resistant low density foam articles are provided. The foam article is preferably a foam board or a molded expandable foam bead comprised of a thermoplastic resin having adhered thereto a flame-resistance-conferring material serving as a surface flame-resistant barrier in the nature of a thermoplastic or thermosetting coating or laminate or in the nature of a foil, such as aluminum foil.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprises a melt compounded product of a polyphenylene oxide polymer and a recycled polystyrene material. The recycled polystyrene material exhibits a melt flow index greater than about 25 when devolatized by heating above its glass transition temperature. The polymer composition may be in various forms including extruded pellets, extruded foam, and expandable foam beads.

Abstract: A simple process for producing expandable thermoplastic resin particles is provided wherein a desired amount of a blowing agent is added to a particulate thermoplastic resin in a closed vessel and the mixture is allowed to age at ambient conditions for a sufficient period of time to allow the resin to become impregnated with the blowing agent.

Abstract: Expandable thermoplastic resin microparticle compositions comprising low intrinsic viscosity polyphenylene ethers and a method for producing foam therefrom are disclosed.

Abstract: Expandable thermoplastic resin microparticle compositions comprising low intrinsic viscosity polyphenylene ethers and a method for producing foam therefrom are disclosed.

Abstract: A cycloaliphatic epoxy compound in combination with a 2-hydroxy-substituted benzophenone compound and a polyalkyl-substituted dipiperidine compound provides a UV stabilizer that exhibits synergistic behavior. The compounds can be formulated into a composition that is coated on, or impregnated into, the surface of a plastic article or, alternatively, they can be incorporated into a thermoplastic composition which can be thereafter molded into a shaped article. The stabilizer combination succeeds in upgrading the resistance of polyphenylene ether resins and blends against the photo-deteriorative effects of sunlight and bright indoor light, for example, fluorescent lighting.

Abstract: The odor of blends of polyphenylene ether resin, alone, or in combination with a polystyrene resin or a high impact polystyrene is improved by including a carboxylic acid, an acid anhydride or mixture thereof in the compositions.

Abstract: Blends of a silicone-polycarbonate block copolymer with a compatibilized alloy of polyphenylene ether and polyester resins comprise a class of thermoplastic materials with physical properties ranging from those of a self-extinquishing, tough thermoplastic elastomer to a rigid engineering material. The compatibilizers include aromatic polycarbonates and rubber-modified impact modifiers.

Abstract: A low density extruded structural foam of closed cell structure having good compressive strength comprising a engineered thermoplastic resin, alone, or containing a flame retarding agent and/or nucleating agent, optionally combined with a vinyl aromatic resin, and a blowing agent is produced by feeding said resin, or composition, into a primary extruder wherein mixing, adding a blowing agent which is essentially insoluble in the resin at room temperature but soluble in the melt and further mixing, then optionally passing the mixture to a second, cooling extruder, passing said extruded mixture through a die, then expanding and foaming said composition into a foam article.

Abstract: A cycloaliphatic epoxy compound in combination with a 2-hydroxy-substituted benzophenone compound and a polyalkyl-substituted dipiperidine compound provides a UV stabilizer that exhibits synergistic behavior. The compounds can be formulated into a composition that is coated on, or impregnated into, the surface of a plastic article or, alternatively, they can be incorporated into a thermoplastic composition which can be thereafter molded into a shaped article. The stabilizer combination succeeds in upgrading the resistance of polyphenylene ether resins and blends against the photo-deteriorative effects of sunlight and bright indoor light, for example, fluorescent lighting.

Abstract: The ultraviolet light stability of polyphenylene ether resins and blends is improved by the addition of small amounts of certain 2-hydroxy-4-hydroxylated alkyl ether benzophenones and hindered amines in combination. The benzophenones are specifically characterized by an alkoxy substituent which contains one or more pendent hydroxy groups. Comparison with the closest prior art shows better UV performance. Plasticized, flame retardant and filled versions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Blends of polyetherimides and block poly(esteramides) may contain about 99-1% by weight of the former and about 1-99% of the latter. Particularly useful are polyetherimides containing about 1-30% of the block poly(esteramide), which have improved impact strength and resistance to brittleness. The blends may also contain at least one poly(alkylene dicarboxylate) as a compatibility improver.

Abstract: Compositions or composites comprising a polyphenylene ether-styrene resin blend or composition are disclosed which have electromagnetic shielding properties so that when the compositions are used for electronic equipment components or housings they provide shielding against electromagnetic interference referred to as EMI. The composites eliminate the secondary treatments which have been used heretofore to provide these shielding properties, such as the application of electrically conductive silver, nickel, copper and graphite coatings, or the use of metal screens. The novel compositions of a polyphenylene ether-styrene blend contain as a conductive material, which attenuates the EMI, aluminum flakes, or a combination of aluminum flakes with carbon fibers or with a highly conductive carbon black or a combination of carbon fibers with conductive carbon black, or carbon fibers per se.