Abstract: Disclosed is a shaped resin article comprising (1) a continuous phase of a polyphenylene ether and (2) a dispersed phase dispersed in the continuous phase (1). The dispersed phase comprises (a) a particulate dispersed polyolefin phase which is comprised of a polyolefin and has a minor diameter of not greater than 0.5 .mu.m, the outer surface of the dispersed polyolefin phase (a) having, cohered thereto, particles of at least one copolymer selected from the group consisting of a copolymer of a vinyl aromatic compound and a conjugated diene compound and a hydrogenation product thereof, and (b) a particulate dispersed copolymer phase having a minor diameter of not greater than 0.3 .mu.m, which is comprised of at least one copolymer selected from the above-mentioned group and is dispersed in the continuous phase (1) and not cohered to the dispersed polyolefin phase (a).

Abstract: Reinforced polymer blends with improved mechanical properties are produced from a blend of a polyketone polymer and an uncured phenolic-based novolac resin, reinforced with glass fibers.

Abstract: A rubber composition for the manufacture of automotive vehicle tires suitably as a bead filler therefor. The composition comprises specified proportions of carbonblack, a modified novolak phenolic resin, hexamethylenetetramine and a polymeric cardanol based on a starting rubber component such that the resulting rubber composition has a relatively low rigidity prior to vulcanization and a relatively high dynamic modulus after vulcanization.

Abstract: A method for blending functionalized polyphenylene ethers made with graftable orthoester moieties, preferably the orthoester is 4-acryloyloxymethyl-2-methoxy-2-methyl-1,3-dioxolane monomer, with nucleophilic polymers, preferably polyesters, polyamides, or functionalized polyolefins. The preferred method for blending is by a one-step process, in which all reactions occur in one pass.

Abstract: A vulcanizable rubber composition is disclosed that includes (a) a rubber component selected from natural rubber, synthetic rubber or combinations thereof; (b) a methylene donor; and (c) a methylene acceptor which is the addition product of (1) at least one of the compounds including a dihydric phenol, a polyhydric phenol, a dihydric phenolic resin or a polyhydric phenolic resin, and (2) at least one of the compounds including a mono oxirane compound, an alkylene carbonate having from about 2 to 18 carbon atoms, or a poly oxirane compound. The addition product of this invention is a hydroxylalkyl aryl ether having from about 25 to 85 percent of the hydroxyl groups of the di- or polyhydric phenol or the dior polyhydric phenolic resin unreacted. A reinforced rubber article is also provided.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a molding material includes the steps of winding a thin metal strip on the peripheral surface of a rotary shaft a plurality of turns with a resin material being interposed between the resulting layers of metal, cutting an end surface of the metal strip and the resin material which have been wound by a cutting blade while rotating said rotary shaft to obtain a mixture of metal fibers and resin fibers, and heating the fiber mixture to a temperature at which the resin fibers can be softened. In this way, a molding material in which the metal fibers are substantially uniformly dispersed in the resin material in a closely contacted state can be obtained easily. Furthermore, the contents of the metal fibers by volume in the molding material can be arbitrarily adjusted by changing the rate at which the metal strip and the resin material are wound around the rotary shaft.

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 ink composition of waterless plates containing as the vehicle a resin III obtained by a process comprising copolymerizing (component A) a five-membered cyclic compound having a conjugated double bond, such as cyclopentadiene and/or a Diels-Alder adduct thereof, (component B) an .alpha.-olefin, and in addition to this, (component A') an unsaturated aromatic hydrocarbon monomer containing a carbon-carbon double bond and a benzene ring within the molecule to obtain a hydrocarbon resin I, reacting the thus obtained hydrocarbon resin I with (component C) an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or the anhydride thereof to obtain an acid-modified resin II and then thermally reacting the thus obtained acid-modified resin II with (component D) a phenol resin, or containing a modified resin IV obtained by lengthening the molecular chain of the resin III with (component E) a molecular-chain elongating agent in a hydrocarbon solvent with a boiling point of 200.degree. C.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polymer compositions comprise a polyphenylene ether resin, s styrene resin and a hygroscopic salt in an amount sufficient to provide the compositions with antistatic properties. Preferably, the hygroscopic salt comprises lithium chloride and is included in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 5 parts by weight per hundred parts by weight resins.

Abstract: There is here provided a thermoplastic resin composition which comprises (I) 99 to 1% by weight of an aromatic polyester resin, (II) 1 to 99% by weight of at least one kind of resin selected from the group consisting of a polyphenylene ether resin, a mixture of the polyphenylene ether resin and a styrene polymer, a polycarbonate resin, and a polyarylene sulfide resin, (III) 0.1 to 100 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the aforesaid resins (I)+(II), of a multi-phase structure thermoplastic resin which is composed of 5 to 95% by weight of an epoxy group-containing olefin copolymer and 95 to 5% by weight of a vinyl polymer or copolymer obtained from at least one kind of vinyl monomer, either of both the components being formed with a dispersion phase having a particle diameter of 0.001 to 10 .mu.m. A method for preparing the above-mentioned thermoplastic resin composition is also provided here.

Abstract: Lubricant systems are provided in which a polyolefin or polyolefin/polytetrafluoroethylene blend functions as a lubricant in a polymer matrix material. The resulting polymer composites containing about 1 to 30 weight percent of the novel lubricant or lubricant blend have greatly improved friction and wear properties, including lower coefficients of friction and increased surface wear resistence. The polyolefin does not remain as discrete, identifiable particles after mixing with the polymer matrix, and has an average molecular weight of less than 500,000.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymer mixtures which comprise a polyphenylene ether, a sterically hindered amine, an epoxy compound, and a salt of a fatty acid. The polymer mixtures according to the invention have a good stability against discoloring by light.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition containing a ternary mixture of (i) a polycarbonate and/or a polyester carbonate, (ii) glass fibers and (iii) a terpolymer of C.sub.2-8 olefine/acryllic acid ester/maleic acid anhydride is disclosed. The composition is suitable for molding articles having rigidity and toughness properties. A process for the preparation of the composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: Improved non-stick coating systems can be applied to untreated smooth substrate with a primer of polytetrafluoroethylene of two types, having higher and lower melt viscosities, to give a concentration gradient.

Abstract: A miscible polymer blend comprising polyketone and phenolic-based novolac polymers is provided. These blends have and exhibit improved water vapor transport properties. A process for producing these blends and articles of manufacture produced therefrom are also disclosed.

Abstract: A novel thermoplastic composition having improved paint adhesion strength comprising,A) from about 5 to 95 weight % of a6t least one polyphenylene ether.B) from about 95 to 5 weight % of at least one polyamide,C) paint adhesion improving amount of at least one paint adhesion improver selected from the class consisting of(1) homopolymers or copolymers of unsaturated nitrile compounds and(2) homopolymers or copolymers of alkyl (meth)acrylate, excluding an ethylene alkylacrylate copolymer having about 50 weight % or higher of ethylene,D) from about 0.01 to 30 parts by weight of at least one compatibilizer, based on 100 by weight of the total of the polyphenylene either and polyamide.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyamide resin composition comprising: (A) at least one of the group consisting of a polyamide resin and a resin composition containing a polyamide resin; (B) a layered silicate uniformly dispersed in the above component (A); and at least one selected from the group consisting of (C) an impact resistance improving material and (D) a polyphenylene ether type resin. The resin composition of this invention has excellent moldability, and the molded product of the resin composition has excellent heat resistance, rigidity and impact resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a thermoplastic resin composition which comprises:(a) polyphenylene ether or a composition containing polyphenylene ether,(b) (i) a modified propylene polymer grafted with a styrene-based monomer or a mixture of a styrene-based monomer and a monomer copolymerizable with the styrene-based monomer, or (ii) a composition containing said modified propylene polymer and a propylene polymer,(c) a rubbery substance, and at least one component selected from the following three components;(d) a styrene resin having a melt index of 8 or above (at 250.degree. C. under a load of 5 kg),(e) a low-molecular weight hydrocarbon resin, and(f) white oil and/or liquid paraffin.This thermoplastic resin composition exhibits not only good moldability but also well-balanced physical properties and heat resistance, and can be easily processed into molded articles having outstanding physical properties.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition comprising:30 to 60 parts by weight of a polyphenylene ether which is a mixture of a high viscosity polyphenylene ether (A) with an inherent viscosity (.eta.A) of 0.4 dl/g to 1.0 dl/g and a low viscosity polyphenylene ether (B) with an inherent viscosity (.eta.B) of 0.25 dl/g to less than 0.4 dl/g at a weight ratio of (A)/(B) of 10/90 to 90/10 based on 100 parts by weight of the total of (A), (B) and (C),40 to 70 parts by weight of a polyamide (C) with a relative viscosity (.eta.) of 1.0 to 8.0 based on 100 parts by weight of the total of (A), (B) and (C),0.

Abstract: Filler-containing thermoplastic molding materials contain, as essential components,A) from 10 to 84.8% by weight of a thermoplastic polyamide,B) from 10 to 84.8% by weight of a modified polyphenylene ether,C) from 5 to 50% by weight of glass fibers or carbon fibers or a mixture thereof, having a median fiber length 1.sub.50 of from 150 to 400 .mu.m, andD) from 0.2 to 4% by weight of a pigmentand in additionE) from 0 to 4% by weight of a rubber impact modifier,F) from 0 to 20% by weight of a particulate filler which differs from D) andG) from 0 to 20% by weight of a flameproofing agent.

Abstract: There is here provided a thermoplastic resin composition which comprises (I) 99 to 1% by weight of a polyamide resin, (II) 1 to 99% by weight of at least one kind of resin selected from the group consisting of a polyphenylene ether resin, a mixture of the polyphenylene ether resin and a styrene polymer, and a polycarbonate resin, (III) 0.1 to 100 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the aforesaid resins (I)+(II), of a multi-phase structure thermoplastic resin which is composed of 5 to 95% by weight of an epoxy group-containing olefin copolymer and 95 to 5% by weight of a vinyl polymer or copolymer obtained from at least one kind of vinyl monomer, either of both the components being formed with a dispersion phase having a particle diameter of 0.001 to 10 .mu.m. A method for preparing the above-mentioned thermoplastic resin composition is also provided here.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions which contain polyphenylene ether resin and polyamide resin, wherein a portion of the polyphenylene ether is modified by terminal oxazolinization.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of reinforced, impact-modified thermoplastic molding compositions which contain, based on 100 parts by weight,A) from 30 to 93 parts by weight of one or more thermoplastics from the group comprising the polyamides, polyesters, polycarbonates and polyphenylene ethers,B) from 5 to 50 parts by weight of fibers, preferably glass fibers, andC) from 2 to 20 parts by weight of one or more impact-modifying rubbers,in which processthe fibers (B) are first introduced into the melt of the thermoplastic (A),components (A) and (B) are mixed,the rubber (C) is then introduced into the resultant mixture in the melt, andthe resultant molding composition is extruded and granulated,wherein the reaction is carried out in one step, expediently at a constant temperature in the range of, advantageously, from 250.degree. to 300.degree. C.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a major amount of resin and a minor amount of a property-improving additive,said resin being:(A) a fluorocarbon resin selected from the group consisting of (1) perfluoroalkoxy tetrafluoroethylene copolymer resin (PFA), (2) ethylenechlorotrifluoroethylene copolymer resin (E-CTFE), (3) ethylenetetrafluoroethylene copolymer resin (E-TFE), (4) poly(vinylidene fluoride) resin (PVDF), (5) tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene copolymer resin (FEP), (6) poly(chlorotrifluoroethylene) resin (CTFE), or a mixture of two or more of said fluorocarbon resins; or(B) a polyether resin selected from the group consisting of (7) polyethersulfone resin (PES), (8) polyether ketone resin (PEK) and (9) polyether ether ketone resin (PEEK) or a mixture or two or more of said polyether resin;said additive being:(C) a poly(phenylene sulfide) (PPS); or(D) an inorganic crystalline ceramic powder and/or fluorocarbon resin when said resin is a polyether of (B) above; or(E) an inorganic material selected f

Abstract: A resin composition comprising polyarylene sulfide, polyvinylidene fluoride and optionally ultrafine particles. A method of adhering a polyarylene sulfide article and a polyvinylidene fluoride article by using a resin composition comprising polyarylene sulfide, polyvinylidene fluoride and optionally ultrafine particles as an adhesive comprises the steps of melting portions of the polyarylene sulfide article and the polyvinylidene fluoride article to be adhered and the adhesive at a temperature between a melting point of the polyarylene sulfide and 400.degree. C.; bringing the portions to be adhered into contact with each other via the adhesive in a molten state; and cooling the adhered portions in a contact state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel copolymerized composition characterized in that it comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a copolymerized polyester containing (a) an aromatic dicarboxylic acid unit composed mainly of a terephthalic acid unit, (b) a glycol unit composed mainly of an ethylene glycol unit, (c) a polytetramethylene glycol unit, (d) a polyethylene glycol unit and (e) an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid unit having 9 or more carbon atoms, (B) 5 to 150 parts by weight of a reinforcing substance and (C) 1 to 10 parts by weight of a metal salt of an ionic copolymer.The copolymerized polyester compositions of the present invention retain excellent heat resistance and rigidity that the glass fiber-reinforced polyethylene terephthalate compositions possess originally and are considerably improved in terms of low-temperature moldability, toughness, alkali resistance and like other factors.

Abstract: Layered, fiber-reinforced composites are toughened by the use of thermosetting matrix resins including polyphenylene ether particles. The method of the invention is particularly effective in improving the toughness of composites based on thermoset matrix resins.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and improved resin composition containing polyphenylene ether and, more particularly, to a molding resin composition including polyphenylene ether and cyclopentadiene resin containing a polar group.The new and improved resin composition has good melting flowability and retains good mechanical and thermal characteristics inherent to polyphenylene ether and can be suitably used as a molding material.

Abstract: An improved polyphenylene ether composition is described herein, comprising at least two polyphenylene ether resins, one having an intrinsic viscosity of at least about 0.38 dl/g, and another having an intrinsic viscosity of no greater than about 0.33 dl/g.

Abstract: Novel polyphenylene ether-polyamide compositions having improved compatibility, elongation and impact properties as well as improved processability are prepared comprising one or more polyphenylene ethers, one or more polyamides and a property improving silane derivative compound having in the molecule both (a) at least one silicon bonded to a carbon through an oxygen link and (b) at least one ethylenic carbon-carbon double bond or carbon-carbon triple bond and/or functional group selected from the group consisting of an amine group or a mercapto group, with the proviso that the functional group is not directly bonded to a silicon atom. These compositions may further comprise a polymeric impact modifier therefore and/or an inorganic reinforcing additive and/or other polymers including alkenyl aromatic polymers.

Abstract: An improved thermoplastic resin composition is described, containing polyphenylene ether resin, polyamide resin, and certain organophosphorus compounds. Particular examples of the organophosphorus compounds are dimethyloxazolinylmethylbisvinylphenyl phosphate and bis(dimethyloxazolinylmethyl)vinylphenyl phosphate. The compositions are characterized by excellent mechanical properties and oil resistance.

Abstract: A moldable polyblend of an aromatic polycarbonate, a polyester of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, an elastomeric rubber, and a polylactone, which polylactone is present within the range of from about 1.0 to about 10 weight % of the polyblend.

Abstract: Novel polyphenylene ether-polyamide compositions having improved compatibility, elongation and impact properties as well as improved processability are prepared comprising one or more polyphenylene ethers, one or more polyamides and a property improving silane derivative compound having in the molecule both (a) at least one silicon bonded to a carbon through an oxygen link and (b) at least one ethylenic carbon-carbon double bond or carbon-carbon triple bond and/or functional group selected from the group consisting of an amine group or a mercepto group, with the proviso that the functional group is not directly bonded to a silicon atom. These compositions may further comprise a polymeric impact modifier therefore and/or an inorganic reinforcing additive and/or other polymers including alkenyl aromatic polymers.

Abstract: A thermally stable polyphenylene ether composition having long glass fibers of at least 4 mm length incorporated therein. A suitable high temperature binder such as polyethyloxazoline may be included in the composition, as well as a flame retardant additive or other filler.

Abstract: A film for a resistance layer for an electric-thermal print system, which comprises from 50 to 85% by weight of a polycarbonate resin and from 15 to 50% by weight of carbon black, and which further contains from 0.1 to 30 parts by weight, relative to 100 parts by weight of the polycarbonate resin, of an elastomer.

Abstract: Flame retardant mixtures of a polyphenylene ether resin, an alkenyl aromatic elastomer, an organic phosphate flame retardant agent and a crosslinking agent are described. They are curable by heating or by exposure to high energy radiation. Articles such as electrical wires and cables comprising insulation made of the composition, and a method of their production, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Glutarimide polymers having an acid and anhydride content lower than the acid and/or anhydride content normally present in the glutarimide polymers. Blends of the reduced acid and anhydride glutarimide polymers with thermoplastic materials are disclosed. A process for altering the properties of imide polymers by reducing or substantially removing acid and anhydride levels normally present in the imide polymer is also disclosed.

Abstract: A rubber composition used for passenger car tire, particularly as bead filler thereof comprises particular amounts of carbon black and at least one resin obtained by adding amine as a curing agent for resin to a novolak type phenolic resin modified with at least one of animal oil, vegetable oil, unsaturated oil, aromatic hydrocarbon and nitrile rubber for the provision of self curability, based on 100 parts by weight of particular rubber component usually used in the tire.

Abstract: There is discloses a resin composition which comprises a polyphenylene ether resin, a polyamide resin, an alkenylaromatic compound-conjugated diene copolymer; a compound having unsaturated group and polar group in combination within the same molecule; and an inorganic filler, and the polyphenylene ether resin being dispersed into the polyamide resin which forms continuous phase, and the inorganic filler being dispersed into dispersed phases of the polyphenylene ether resin.

Abstract: An aqueous suspension of a multivalent-metal-modified salicylic acid resin, which is suitable for use in the production of color-developing sheets for pressure-sensitive recording paper sheets, contains a specific multivalent-metal-modified salicylic acid resin at the first-mentioned resin. Fine particles of the specific multivalent-metal-modified salicylic acid is dispersed in an aqueous solution of a dispersant composed of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of:(a) water-soluble anionic high-molecular compounds composed of polyvinyl alcohol derivatives containing sulfonic acid groups in their molecules, and salts thereof,(b) acrylamide-modified polyvinyl alcohols, and(c) water-soluble anionic high-molecular compounds composed of polymers or copolymers comprising particular styrenesulfonic acid derivatives as their essential components.The aqueous dispersion is prepared by finely grinding the specific multivalent-metal-modified salicylic acid in the aqueous solution of the dispersant.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions and articles made therefrom which have a high receptivity toward automotive paints comprises the following components:2%-25% of a copolymer of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and ethylene,3%-50% of an elastomer comprising an ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer,1%-50% of a crystalline homopolymer or copolymer of propylene,5%-40% of polyethylene or a copolymer of ethylene and an alpha-olefin,2%-20% of an epoxy or phenoxy resin; andoptionally, up to 50% of an inorganic filler. Such articles, when injection molded, exhibit flexural moduli in the range of 100,000 to 200,000 psi and have excellent paintability, a broad range of stiffness values and high impact and tensile strengths suitable for automotive applications such as bumpers, facias and wheel covers.

Abstract: Compositions, such as caulks, paints, sealants and water barriers have a binder which comprises emulsified and/or dispersed (A) film forming latex, (B) non-forming liquid polysulfide and (C) hydrocarbon resin.

Abstract: A vulcanizable rubber composition comprising (1) 100 parts by weight of a polymer composition comprising(I) a vinylidene fluoride resin,(II) at least one rubber selected from the group consisting of acrylic rubbers, .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer rubbers and hydrides of .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer rubbers, said acrylic rubber consisting of (A) 30 to 99.9% by weight of an alkyl acrylate and/or an alkoxy-substituted alkyl acrylate, (B) 0.1 to 10% by weight of a crosslinkable monomer and (C) 0 to 70% by weight of another ethylenically unsaturated compound copolymerizable with (A) and (B) (the sum of (A), (B) and (C) is 100% by weight) and said .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer rubber consisting of (D) 10 to 60% by weight of an .alpha.,.beta.

Abstract: A polyamide resin composition comprising:(a) 5 to 65% by weight of at least one polyamide resin selected from the group consisting of a polyamide having caproamide units, a polyamide having hexamethylene adipamide units and a polyamide having aromatic rings as a main molecular unit in the polymer,(b) 65 to 30% by weight of a polyamide resin which is obtained by melt polymerization of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic aminoacid and lactum having 11 or 12 carbon atoms and an equivalent molar salt having 13 to 24 carbon atoms of an aliphatic diamine having 6 to 12 carbon atoms and an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid having 6 to 12 carbon atoms, and(c) 30 to 5% by weight of a polyphenylene oxide. This polyamide resin composition is excellent in properties of a thermal resistance, a heating-cooling repeat resistance, a rigidity, a toughness and a road antifreezing agent resistance, and a shaped article of it is useful for an exterior part of automobile.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition comprising (i) a polymaleimide compound having at least two maleimide groups in the molecule and (ii) an s-triazine compound having at least two alkenylaryloxy groups in the molecule; a resin-composition for encapsulant comprising said polymaleimide compound, said triazine compound, and an inorganic filler as essential components; and said s-triazine compound.

Abstract: A resin composition which comprises(A) 60 to 99% by weight of a composition comprising 1 to 99% by weight of a polyarylene ester and 99 to 1% by weight of a polycarbonate or a polyalkylene terephthalate, and(B) 40 to 1% by weight of an ethylene copolymer consisting of 50 to 90% by weight of ethylene, 5 to 49% by weight of an .alpha..beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid alkyl ester and 0.5 to 10% by weight of maleic anhydride,said resin composition having significantly improved impact properties with less dependency on the radius of notched part without deteriorating the excellent heat distortion resistance or excellent processability, barrier properties, chemical resistance, heat resistance of (A) of the composition comprising a polyarylene ester and a polycarbonate or a polyalkylene terephthalate and being useful for utilities such as parts for electric and/or electronic equipment, parts of automobiles and parts of office automation equipment which have been desired to be miniaturized and to have a thin-wall.

Abstract: An inlaid tile composition in which filled colored polymeric chips are uniformly dispersed throughout a filled thermoplastic tile base is disclosed. The chips remain discrete during temperture processing in an intensive mixer such as a Banbury mixer, without smearing or elongation of the chips during processing. The tile base may contain a lubricant to reduce processing temperatures in the intensive mixer.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials contain, as essential components,(A) 5-95% by weight of a polyamide;(B) 5-95% by weight of a modified polyphenylene ether, prepared from(b.sub.1) 4.95-99.9% by weight of a polyphenylene ether,(b.sub.2) 0-90% by weight of a vinylaromatic polymer,(b.sub.3) 0.05-10% by weight of one or more compounds from the group consisting of(b.sub.31) an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated dicarbonyl compound,(b.sub.32) a monomer containing amide groups and a polymerizable double bond and(b.sub.33) a monomer containing lactam groups and a polymerizable double bond,(b.sub.4) 0-80% by weight of further graft-active monomers and(b.sub.5) 0.01-0.09% by weight of a free radical initiator,(C) 0-90% by weight of an unmodified polyphenylene ether,(D) 0-45% by weight of a vinylaromatic polymer and(E) 0-40% by weight of a rubber impact modifier.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition is provided which comprises a phenylene ether resin, a preformed, two-phase rubber modified, high impact vinyl aromatic resin, and a preformed styrenic homopolymer which has a number average molecular weight of 65,000 to 120,000.

Abstract: Reinforced thermoplastic molding materials containing, as essential components,(A) from 40 to 94 parts by weight of a polymer component of(a.sub.1) from 10 to 90% by weight of polyphenylene ether and(a.sub.2) from 10 to 90% by weight, based in each case on A, of a styrene polymer toughened with an acrylate rubber or with an unhydrogenated or hydrogenated polymer of a conjugated diene,(B) from 1 to 20 parts by weight of a copolymer of(b.sub.1) from 70 to 99.9% by weight of a monomer from the group consisting of styrene, .alpha.-methylstyrene and styrene alkylated in the nucleus or a mixture of these monomers,(b.sub.2) from 0.1 to 30% by weight of one or more compounds from the group consisting of tert-butyl acrylate and tert-butyl methacrylate, or one or more compounds from the group of compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen or methyl and R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.