Abstract: A super-toughened multiphase thermoplastic composition is provided by combining at least one modified selectively hydrogenated conjugated diene/alkenyl arene block copolymer to which has been grafted an effective amount of succinic groups primarily in the selectively hydrogenated conjugated diene blocks thereof and optionally at least one unmodified selectively hydrogenated conjugated diene/alkenyl arene block copolymer with at least one .alpha.,.omega.-polyamide.

Abstract: A super-toughened multiphase thermoplastic composition is provided by combining at least one modified selectively hydrogenated conjugated diene/alkenyl arene block copolymer to which has been grafted an effective amount of succinic groups primarily in the selectively hydrogenated conjugated diene blocks thereof and optionally at least one unmodified selectively hydrogenated conjugated diene/alkenyl arene block copolymer with at least one .alpha.,.omega.-polyamide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high impact resistant polymeric composition comprising a polyester and a thermally stable modified selectively hydrogenated block copolymer wherein at least one acid compound or a derivative thereof is grafted to the block copolymer. Poly(alkylene terephthalates) are preferred thermoplastic polyesters. The block copolymer will comprise at least one polymeric block of a monoalkenyl arene and at least one polymeric block of at least one conjugated diolefin.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer which possesses excellent mechanical properties at both room and elevated temperatures is obtained by reacting an acyl sulfate with a block copolymer composed of at least one conjugated diene block and one alkenyl arene block. The block copolymer is first selectively hydrogenated and thereafter modified by grafting sulfonic acid functional groups primarily in the alkenyl arene blocks. The mechanical properties may be varied and controlled by varying the degree of functionalization (amount of sulfonation), and the degree of neutralization of the sulfonic acid groups to metal sulfonate salts.

Abstract: In a process for the preparation of a low density porous crosslinked polymeric material by polymerizing a water-in-oil high internal phase emulsion, curing time of the monomers in the emulsion can be reduced without adversely affecting polymer properties or substantially affecting the emulsion by carrying out the curing in multiple-stages. The emulsion is first pre-cured at a temperature less than about 65.degree. C. until the emulsion reaches a Rheometrics dymanic shear modulus of at least about 500 and subsequently curing at a temperature above about 70.degree. C.

Abstract: Improved compositions comprise polymer blends of a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon with an acrylic shell-core modifier, and, optionally, an acidic polymer containing moieties of an .alpha.-olefin and an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid. The blends demonstrate improved toughness at both ambient and low temperatures.

Abstract: Compositions comprising linear alternating polymers of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon and certain polar additives containing at least two groups of substantial carbon number show improved processing properties. A method of improving the processing properties of the linear alternating polymer comprises incorporating therein at least one of the polar additives.

Abstract: Blends of a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon with a lesser amount of a poly(vinylaromatic)-modified polyphenylene oxide polymer exhibit improved modulus in comparison to the linear alternating polymer.

Abstract: Blends of (a) a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon with (b) a partial non-alkali metal salt of a polymer of an .alpha.-olefin, an unsaturated carboxylic acid, and optionally a third monomer, exhibit improved properties of processability and toughness.

Abstract: Improved mechanical properties are demonstrated by reinforced polymeric blends comprising (a) a major proportion of a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon, (b) a polyamide and (c) optionally, an acidic polymer containing moieties of an .alpha.-olefin and an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, optionally with a portion of the carboxylic acid sites of the polymer neutralized with non-alkali metal, the polymeric blend being reinforced by the incorporation therein of glass fibers.

Abstract: Polymer blends exhibiting improved mechanical properties of strength and toughness comprise blends of a major proportion of a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon with minor proportions of a polymeric polyamide and a polymer of an .alpha.-olefin and an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having an optional third monomer and optional partial neutralization of the carboxylic acid groups by non-alkali metal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an impact resistant polymeric composition, useful as a structural material, comprising a polyamide such as a nylon 6,6, a polyolefin such as polypropylene, and a functionalized elastomer such as a maleated-EPDM.

Abstract: A composition comprising a blend of a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon and an amorphous polyamide, a process for making the blend, and articles prepared thereof.

Abstract: Polymer blends of improved properties are produced by uniformly mixing a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon, and a copolymer of a vinyl aromatic monomer and an alkenyl nitrile.

Abstract: A toughened multiphase thermoplastic composition is provided by incorporating at least one functionalized, selectively hydrogenated alkenyl arene/conjugated diene block copolymer to which has been grafted an effective amount of carboxyl functional groups primarily in the alkenyl arene blocks thereof with a thermoplastic polyester. The carboxyl functional groups may be in the form of carboxylic acids, their salts, their esters, and combinations of two or more of these.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermally stable modified selectively hydrogenated alkenyl arene/conjugated diene copolymer wherein a primary or secondary amine functional group is grafted to the block copolymer primarily in the alkenyl arene blocks thereof.

Abstract: Blends of (a) a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon and (b) a maleated polyolefin polymer exhibit improved properties of thermal stability, impact resistance as better processability.

Abstract: Polymer blends comprising a major proportion of a polyamide polymer and lesser proportions of a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon and of an acidic polymer containing moieties of .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid demonstrate improved properties of melt strength and melt elasticity and, over a narrower range of concentration of the linear alternating polymer, improved mechanical properties.

Abstract: Improved mechanical properties, particularly tensile strength, are demonstrated by glass fiber-reinforced blends of a polymeric blend comprising a major proportion of a polyamide polymer with a lesser amount of a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon and, optionally, an acidic polymer containing moieties of .alpha.-olefin and .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermally stable modified selectively hydrogenated high 1,2 content block copolymer wherein a functional group is grafted to the block copolymer in the vinylarene block.