Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition, containing a thermoplastic resin, comprising at least one aromatic polycarbonate resin, and a flame-retarding amount of an organophosphorus flame retardant compound, wherein any acids initially present in the compound and any acid-generating impurities initially present in the compound do not exceed a level at which the combined amount of any such acids and any acids that may be generated under hydrolytic conditions from any such acid generating impurities is equivalent to a titratable acid level of less than about 1.0 milligram of potassium hydroxide per gram of the organophosphorus compound.

Abstract: Improved thermoplastic compositions based on compatibilized blends of polyphenylene ether and polyamide are disclosed. These compositions contain radial block copolymers (such as those based on styrene/butadiene) having at least three polymer chains which often terminate with non-elastomeric segments.

Abstract: An improved flame-retardant composition comprises an aromatic carbonate polymer in admixture with a flame retardant amount of a compound containing aromatically bound bromine, which composition includes an epoxidized cycloaliphatic compound to retard dripping of flaming resin when articles molded from the composition are directly exposed to an open flame, especially after exposure to a humid atmosphere.

Abstract: The processability and resistance to oxidative degradation of polyphenylene ether resins, alone, or in combination with a styrene resin, is improved by including a modifier comprising an alpha, beta-unsaturated carboxylic acid or derivative. In an embodiment, the formation of a composition comprising a poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene ether) and 2 parts per hundred of dibutyl maleate results in a 26 percent improvement in spiral flow, and a 30 percent reduction in oxygen uptake at 115.degree. C. enhancing the utility of polyphenylene ether resins as extrusion and injection molding materials.

Abstract: The processability and resistance to oxidative degradation of polyphenylene ether resins, alone, or in combination with a styrene resin, is improved by including a modifier comprising an alpha, beta-unsaturated carboxylic acid or derivative. In an embodiment, the formation of a composition comprising a poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene ether) and 2 parts per hundred of dibutyl maleate results in a 26 percent improvement in spiral flow, and a 30 percent reduction in oxygen uptake at 115.degree. C. enhancing the utility of polyphenylene ether resins as extrusion and injection molding materials.

Abstract: A radiation-curable resin useful as a hot melt adhesive is made by the Michael addition of the amino functional groups of an aminoamide thermoplastic polymer with a portion of the acrylate groups of a polyol acrylate. A photoinitiator is optionally added.

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: Polyamide hot-melt adhesives are prepared from condensation of a mixture of polymeric fatty acids and 1,18-octadecane-dicarboxylic acid or 1,16-hexadecanedicarboxylic acid and a substantially equivalent proportion of a polyamine.

Abstract: Novel compatibilized polyphenylene ether-polyamide compositions are provided by this invention, comprising polyphenylene ether resin, polyamide resin, a compatibilizing agent, and a melt flow-improving compound. The compatibilizing agent may be selected from a wide variety of materials, such as saturated aliphatic polycarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof; various silane compounds; and functionalized polyphenylene ethers. A specific example of a compatibilizer is citric acid. Specific examples of melt flow-improving compounds are stearic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.

Abstract: Discoloration in aromatic carbonate polymers brought about by the addition of halogenated flame retardants is counteracted by the further addition of aliphatic polyester.

Abstract: The production of foamed articles of polyphenylene ether resins is improved by including a modifier comprising an alpha, beta-unsaturated carboxylic acid or derivative. The resulting products are lightweight, exhibit superior heat resistance and retain flame retardancy over polyphenylene ether resins which are foamed in the absence of the modifier. Such resins are especially suited for the production of extrusion and injection foam molding material.

Abstract: The production of foamed articles of polyphenylene ether resins is improved by including a modifier comprising an alpha, beta-unsaturated carboxylic acid or derivative. The resulting products are lightweight, exhibit superior heat resistance and retain flame retardancy over polyphenylene ether resins which are foamed in the absence of the modifier. Such resins are especially suited for the production of extrusion and injection foam molding materials.

Abstract: In the present invention, poly(ester-amide) hot-melt adhesives are prepared from condensation of a mixture of polymeric fatty acids and 1,18-octadecanedicarboxylic acid, and a substantially equivalent proportion of a mixture of a polyamine and a polyol.