Abstract: An emulsion polymerization process for the preparation of polybutadiene grafted with styrene and acrylonitrile monomers in a reaction system is provided. The resultant product has a low end content of unreacted residual monomers, low yellowness index, and improved impact strength. The diene rubber is prepared via a process wherein a chain transfer agent is added on a continuous basis to give a rubber substrate having a low crosslink density. In one embodiment of the invention, the process includes charging the reaction system with a pre-selected diene emulsion with a low crosslink density, adding a first portion of at least one of a styrene monomer and acrylonitrile monomer to the diene emulsion, adding to the reaction system, over a predetermined time, an initiator and a second portion of acrylonitrile and styrene monomer, and polymerizing the catalyzed reaction mixture of diene substrate, styrene and acrylonitrile to form ABS graft polymers.

Abstract: An emulsion polymerization process for the preparation of polybutadiene grafted with styrene and acrylonitrile monomers in a reaction system is provided. The resultant product has a low end content of unreacted residual monomers, low yellowness index, and improved impact strength. The diene rubber is prepared via a process wherein a chain transfer agent is added on a continuous basis to give a rubber substrate having a low crosslink density. In one embodiment of the invention, the process includes charging the reaction system with a pre-selected diene emulsion with a low crosslink density, adding a first portion of at least one of a styrene monomer and acrylonitrile monomer to the diene emulsion, adding to the reaction system, over a predetermined time, an initiator and a second portion of acrylonitrile and styrene monomer, and polymerizing the catalyzed reaction mixture of diene substrate, styrene and acrylonitrile to form ABS graft polymers.

Abstract: A capped poly(phenylene ether) resin composition is formed from (1) a poly(phenylene ether) compound (PPE) in which at least a portion, preferably substantially all of the hydroxyl groups have been reacted with a compound containing ethylenic unsaturation (carbon-carbon double bonds) which is further reactive with unsaturated monomers (reactively endcapped PPE) and (2) a curable unsaturated monomer composition. The composition optionally contains a polymerization catalyst; a flame-retardant compound; and fibrous reinforcement. The composition can be cured to form a laminate, and clad with copper to form a circuit board.

Abstract: A capped poly(phenylene ether) resin composition is formed from (1) a poly(phenylene ether) compound (PPE) in which at least a portion, preferably substantially all of the hydroxyl groups have been reacted with a compound containing ethylenic unsaturation (carbon-carbon double bonds) which is further reactive with unsaturated monomers (reactively endcapped PPE) and (2) a curable unsaturated monomer composition. The composition optionally contains a polymerization catalyst; a flame-retardant compound; and fibrous reinforcement. The composition can be cured to form a laminate, and clad with copper to form a circuit board.

Abstract: A capped poly(phenylene ether) resin composition is formed from (1) a poly(phenylene ether) compound (PPE) in which at least a portion, preferably substantially all of the hydroxyl groups have been reacted with a compound containing ethylenic unsaturation (carbon-carbon double bonds) which is further reactive with unsaturated monomers (reactively endcapped PPE) and (2) a curable unsaturated monomer composition. The composition optionally contains a polymerization catalyst; a flame-retardant compound; and fibrous reinforcement. The composition can be cured to form a laminate, and clad with copper to form a circuit board.

Abstract: Diaryl carbonate is prepared by hydrolysis of a tetraaryl orthocarbonate in the presence of an acid catalyst. The tetraaryl orthocarbonate is synthesized by a reaction between carbon disulfide and a cuprous phenate; the cuprous phenate can be made from cuprous chloride and the corresponding alkali metal phenate. The process may be integrated with recycle of by-products.

Abstract: Curable compositions contain a low molecular weight polyphenylene ether and a polyepoxide composition containing brominated and non-brominated bisphenol polyglycidyl ethers, in combination with further components including specific catalysts. Said compositions are preferably free from hardeners for epoxy resins. They may be used in the preparation of bonding sheets which are useful in the manufacture of multilayer printed circuit assemblies and which have excellent physical and electrical properties.

Abstract: Curable compositions contain a low molecular weight polyphenylene ether and a polyepoxide composition containing brominated and non-brominated bisphenol polyglycidyl ethers, in combination with further components including specific catalysts. Said compositions are preferably free from hardeners for epoxy resins. They may be used in the preparation of bonding sheets which are useful in the manufacture of multilayer printed circuit assemblies and which have excellent physical and electrical properties.

Abstract: Curable compositions containing a reaction product of at least one bisphenol polyglycidyl ether, at least one epoxidized novolak and at least one brominated bisphenol, in combination with a polyphenylene ether and further components including specific catalysts and hardeners, may be used in the preparation of laminates useful as printed circuit boards and having excellent physical and electrical properties.

Abstract: Curable polyphenylene ether-polyepoxide compositions containing 1-methylimidazole as the primary curing catalyst have improved latency properties and are useful in the preparation of laminates and bonding sheets for printed circuit boards.

Abstract: Curable compositions containing a reaction product of at least one bisphenol polyglycidyl ether, at least one epoxidized novolak and at least one brominated bisphenol, in combination with a polyphenylene ether and further components including specific catalysts and hardeners, may be used in the preparation of laminates useful as printed circuit boards and having excellent physical and electrical properties.

Abstract: Certain cobalt(II) complexes such as secondary amine adducts of cobalt(II) acetylacetonate have been found useful as latent catalysts for anhydride-epoxy blends.

Abstract: Curable compositions containing a reaction product of at least one bisphenol polyglycidyl ether, at least one epoxidized novolak and at least one brominated bisphenol, in combination with a polyphenylene ether and further components including specific catalysts and hardeners, may be used in the preparation of laminates useful as printed circuit boards and having excellent physical and electrical properties.

Abstract: Certain cobalt(II) complexes such as secondary amine adducts of cobalt(II) acetylacetonate have been found useful as latent catalysts for anhydride-epoxy blends.