Abstract: The present invention relates to an impact resistant polymeric composition comprising a polyamide and a thermally stable modified selectively hydrogenated high 1,2 content block copolymer wherein at least one graftable functional molecule is grafted to the block copolymer in the vinylarene block.

Abstract: A novel metal-polymer-metal structural laminate is disclosed having an unexpected balance of property advantages including light weight, good adhesion between polymer and metal, high stiffness and automotive paint bake oven stability. The high heat laminate has a polymeric resinous core comprising the blend of an engineering thermoplastic resin and a selectively hydrogenated monoalkenyl arene-conjugated diene block copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermally stable modified selectively hydrogenated high 1,2 content block copolymer wherein at least one acid compound is grafted to the block copolymer at a secondary or tertiary carbon position.

Abstract: The invention relates to molding compounds modified with a high 1,2 unsaturated carboxylated styrene-butadiene block polymer and a saturated styrene-alpha-olefin block polymer, said molding compounds containing an unsaturated crosslinkable resin, ethylenically unsaturated monomer, filler, reinforcing agent, catalyst, and thickener.

Abstract: A polymer blend having excellent impact strength, even at zero moisture level, comprises the blend of 100 parts by weight of a polyamide and less than 50 parts by weight of a selectively hydrogenated monoalkenyl arene-conjugated diene block polymer.

Abstract: A multicomponent polymer blend composition is prepared by intimately mixing a nitrile barrier resin, a selectively hydrogenated monoalkenyl arene-diene block copolymer, and at least one dissimilar engineering thermoplastic resin under such conditions that at least two of the polymers form at least partial continuous network phases which interlock with the other polymer networks and therefore results in a desirable balance of properties.

Abstract: A multicomponent polymer blend composition is prepared by intimately mixing a thermoplastic polyester, a selectively hydrogenated monoalkenyl arene-diene block copolymer, and at least one dissimilar engineering thermoplastic resin under such conditions that at least two of the polymers form at least partial continuous network phases which interlock with the other polymer networks and therefore results in a desirable balance of properties. These blends have an unobviously high heat distortion temperature relative to the improved impact strength.

Abstract: A multicomponent polymer blend composition is prepared by intimately mixing a nitrile barrier resin, a selectively hydrogenated monoalkenyl arene-diene block copolymer, and at least one dissimilar engineering thermoplastic resin under such conditions that at least two of the polymers form at least partial continuous network phases which interlock with the other polymer networks and therefore results in a desirable balance of properties.

Abstract: A multicomponent polymer blend composition is prepared by intimately mixing a halogenated thermoplastic, a selectively hydrogenated monoalkenyl arene-diene block copolymer, and at least one dissimilar engineering thermoplastic resin under such conditions that at least two of the polymers form at least partial continuous network phases which interlock with the other polymer networks and therefore results in a desirable balance of properties. These blends have an unobviously high heat distortion temperature relative to the improved impact strength.

Abstract: A multicomponent polymer blend composition is prepared by intimately mixing a polycarbonate, a selectively hydrogenated monoalkenyl arene-diene block copolymer, and at least one dissimilar engineering thermoplastic resin under such conditions that at least two of the polymers form at least partial continuous network phases which interlock with the other polymer networks and therefore results in a desirable balance of properties. These blends have an unobviously high heat distortion temperature relative to the improved impact strength.

Abstract: A multicomponent polymer blend composition is prepared by intimately mixing a polyolefin, a selectively hydrogenated monoalkenyl arene-diene block copolymer, and a polyamide under such conditions that at least two of the polymers form at least partial continuous network phases which interlock with the other polymer networks and therefore results in a desirable balance of properties.

Abstract: A multicomponent polymer blend composition is prepared by intimately mixing a polyolefin, a selectively hydrogenated monoalkenyl arene-diene block copolymer, and at least one dissimilar engineering thermoplastic resin under such conditions that at least two of the polymers form at least partial continuous network phases which interlock with the other polymer networks and therefore results in a desirable balance of properties.

Abstract: A multicomponent polymer blend composition is prepared by intimately mixing a polyurethane, a selectively hydrogenated monoalkenyl arene-diene block copolymer, and at least one dissimilar engineering thermoplastic resin under such conditions that at least two of the polymers form at least partial continuous network phases which interlock with the other polymer networks and therefore results in a desirable balance of properties.

Abstract: A multicomponent polymer blend composition is prepared by intimately mixing a polyolefin, a selectively hydrogenated monoalkenyl arene-diene block copolymer, and a polycarbonate under such conditions that at least two of the polymers form at least partial continuous network phases which interlock with the other polymer networks and therefore results in a desirable balance of properties.

Abstract: Polymeric blends having structural integrity at unobviously high temperature and an improved balance of properties are prepared by intimately mixing certain selectively hydrogenated block copolymers with certain thermoplastic saturated polyesters under conditions where at least partial continuous networks which interlock are formed.

Abstract: Polymeric blends having excellent dimensional stability and an improved balance of properties are prepared by intimately mixing certain selectively hydrogenated block copolymers with certain halogenated thermoplastics thereby forming at least partial continuous networks which interlock.

Abstract: A multicomponent polymer blend composition is prepared by intimately mixing a thermoplastic polyester, a selectively hydrogenated monoalkenyl arene-diene block copolymer, and at least one dissimilar engineering thermoplastic resin under such conditions that at least two of the polymers form at least partial continuous network phases which interlock with the other polymer networks and therefore results in a desirable balance of properties. These blends have an unobviously high heat distortion temperature relative to the improved impact strength.

Abstract: Polymeric blends having an unobviously high structural integrity and an improved balance of properties are prepared by intimately mixing certain selectively hydrogenated block copolymers with polycarbonates thereby forming at least partial continuous networks which interlock.

Abstract: A multicomponent polymer blend composition is prepared by intimately mixing a polysulfone, a selectively hydrogenated monoalkenyl arene-diene block copolymer, and at least one dissimilar engineering thermoplastic resin under such conditions that at least two of the polymers form at least partial continuous network phases which interlock with the other polymer networks and therefore results in a desirable balance of properties. These blends have an unobviously high heat distortion temperature relative to the improved impact strength.

Abstract: A multicomponent polymer blend composition is prepared by intimately mixing a polyurethane, a selectively hydrogenated monoalkenyl arene-diene block copolymer, and at least one dissimilar engineering thermoplastic resin under such conditions that at least two of the polymers form at least partial continuous network phases which interlock with the other polymer networks and therefore results in a desirable balance of properties.