Abstract: An aromatic polycarbonate containing at least one terminal group represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R and R' are the same or different and are alkyl, aryl or halogen; a and b are the same or different and are zero or an integer of one to four; W is O, S, SO, SO.sub.2, CH.sub.2, CHR or CR.sub.2 wherein R is identified above;X=O, ##STR2## arylO, or ##STR3## Preferably a and b are the same or different and are zero or one, more preferably each is zero. W is CH.sub.2, CHR or CR.sub.2.

Abstract: A composition comprising an aromatic carbonate polymer wherein in the backbone of said polymer there is a siloxane unit of the structure below ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of one to about 100, R and R' are each selected from the group consisting of alkyl of one to twelve carbon atoms, inclusive, cycloalkyl of four to eight carbon atoms, inclusive, aryl or six to twenty carbon atoms, inclusive, aryl substituted alkyl of seven to twenty two carbon atoms, inclusive, and A ##STR2## wherein p is an integer of zero to about 4, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, are the same or different and are selected from hydrogen, alkyl of one to six carbon atoms, inclusive, and with the proviso that there is sufficient A present that the flame retardance of the polymer is enhanced compared to the polymer without the said siloxane unit.

Abstract: Carboxylic acid functionalized polydimethylsiloxane fluids react with polycarbonate in the melt to form polydimethylsiloxane/polycarbonate block copolymers. The resultant copolymers are transparent and show improved flow and thick section impact relative to the polycarbonate.

Abstract: Polyester resins modified with a glass fiber reinforcing agent treated with novel sizing agents exhibit marked by improved physical strength properties.

Abstract: Polyphenylene ether-polyamide compositions having improved resistance to water absorption and swell are provided by incorporating therein a phenolic compound.

Abstract: A composition comprising a modified polyester, said modification being in the additional presence in the backbone of the polyester unsaturated aliphatic diester repeating units, the said modified polyester being covalently bonded to a polyolefin.

Abstract: An aromatic polycarbonate containing at least one terminal group represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R and R' are the same or different and are alkyl, aryl or halogen; a and b are the same or different and are zero or an integer of one to four; W is 0, S, SO, SO.sub.2, CH.sub.2, CHR or CR.sub.2 wherein R is identified above: ##STR2## Preferably a and b are the same or different and are zero or one, more preferably each is zero. W is CH.sub.2, CHR or CR.sub.2.

Abstract: A low gloss thermoplastic with good physical properties consists of a blend of ASA and a gloss-reducing amount of a glycidyl (meth)acrylate copolymer.

Abstract: A low gloss thermoplastic with good physical properties comprises a blend of a polycarbonate with an acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate interpolymer and a gloss-reducing amount of a glycidyl (meth)acrylate copolymer.

Abstract: Novel modified polyphenylene ether-polyamide compositions comprising polyphenylene ether, polyamide and a polycarboxylic acid and the reaction product thereof and an improved process for preparing the same.

Abstract: A multilayer composite which comprises a layer of an ethylene vinylalcohol polymer tied to a thermoplastic polymer with a hydrogenated alkadiene vinyl aromatic block copolymer which is graft modified with an unsaturated acid anhydride or unsaturated dicarboxylic acid thereof.

Abstract: Novel moisture resistant polyamide compositions are prepared comprising at least one polyamide and at least one di- or poly- hydric compound, oligomer or polymer free of sterically hindered hydroxy groups.

Abstract: Blends of polycarbonate resins with styrene-acrylonitrile types of copolymers are rendered miscible by the presence of a polysulfone-carbonate resin.

Abstract: A composition which comprisesa. an aromatic polycarbonate,b. a polyolfefin,c. an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer,d. a hydrogenated alkylidene vinyl aromatic block copolymer graft modified with an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid or unsaturated dicarboxylic acid anhydride.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding composition comprising amorphous polyamide and polycarbonate resin blends exhibit improved impact resistance by addition of a polyamide-polyether block copolymer.

Abstract: There are provided novel modified polyphenylene ether-polyamide compositions comprising polyphenylene ether, polyamide and a quinone compound for improved strength.

Abstract: Polyolefins are graft modified with functional hydroxyl groups through an imide linkage and chemically reacted with polymerized polycarbonates, polyesters, and/or poly(ester-carbonates) to produce a thermoplastic molding composition.

Abstract: Polyolefins are graft modified with functional hydroxyl groups through an imide linkage and chemically reacted with polymerized polycarbonates, polyesters, and/or poly(ester-carbonates) to produce a thermoplastic molding composition.

Abstract: Compositions of an aromatic polycarbonate, a polysulfone carbonate and a filler are disclosed which have good electrical properties, high modulus and molten solder resistance.

Abstract: Methods of forming a solid ion-conductive electrolyte are described which comprise providing a preformed thermoplastic polymer film, positioning a plurality of solid ion-conductive particles against one surface of the polymer film, positioning a deformable sheet against one surface of the film, positioning a deformable sheet against the particles and the opposite surface of the film, hot pressing the particles into the film and deforming the deformable sheets, cooling the film, and removing the deformed sheets, thereby forming a polymer film having ion-conductive particles exposed on opposite surfaces of the film.