Abstract: This invention relates to binary thermoplastic polyblend that comprises a thermoplastic aromatic polycarbonate and a polycaprolactone polyol-based thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). The polyblends exhibit improved hydrocarbon solvent resistance and melt flow properties.

Abstract: Filled polymer blends comprising a polycarbonate, a rubber modified copolymer of a vinyl aromatic monomer and from 4 to 18 weight percent of an inorganic filler.

Abstract: This invention relates to binary thermoplastic polyblend consisting essentially of a thermoplastic aromatic polycarbonate and a thermoplastic polyester polyol-based polyurethane (TPU). The polyblends exhibit improved hydrocarbon solvent resistance and melt flow properties over polycarbonate resins.

Abstract: A monovinylidene aromatic polymer foam having reduced propensity to ignite is produced by (1) foaming a copolymer of monovinylidene aromatic monomer and an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic anhydride wherein a portion of the copolymer contains halogen moiety and (2) subsequently crosslinking the copolymer foam by contacting it with a crosslinking agent such as alkylene polyamine. The resultant copolymer foam does not melt or drip upon exposure to flame.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a process for forming stable, low density, fine celled extruded foam from normally crystalline vinylidene chloride polymers such process comprising (1) forming an admixture of a normally crystalline vinylidene chloride polymer in powder form with a blowing agent composed of a compound or mixture of compounds having a boiling point of less than about 40.degree.C, a vapor pressure at the foaming temperature used of greater than atmospheric pressure and less than about 1000 p.s.i. and a solubility parameter of greater than about 6.6 and less than about 8.7, then (2) extrusion foaming the admixture using an extrusion temperature of from about 120.degree.C to about 150.degree.C.

Abstract: Generally linear foamable strandular particles which are asymmetrical about a plane generally containing the longitudinal axis provide a desired curled dunnage material when heated to cause foaming. A wide variety of methods may be used to introduce the desired asymmetry.

Abstract: A modified polycarbonate composition comprising a blend of a bisphenol A-based polycarbonate and from greater than about 5% and less than about 15% by weight of a high molecular weight hydrogenated styrene-butadiene-styrene triblock copolymer has dramatically improved environmental stress crack resistance as well as improved impact resistance properties.