Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic resin composition, comprising:(a) a polyphenylene ether resin or a resin composition containing a polyphenylene ether,(b) (i) a modified propylene polymer obtainable by grafting a propylene polymer 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, and(c) two or more rubbery substances, at least one rubbery substance being compatible with the component (a), and at least one rubbery substance being not compatible with the component (a). The thermoplastic resin composition has good moldability and yields molded articles having well-balanced physical properties.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a thermoplastic resin composition which comprises:(a) a polyphenylene ether resin or a polyphenylene ether-containing resin composition,(b) a polypropylene grafted with a styrene-based monomer and/or a propylene copolymer grafted with a styrene-based monomer,(c) an ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer grafted with a styrene-based monomer, said ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer having a density of 0.85-0.91 g/cm.sup.3 and a maximum melting peak temperature of 100.degree. C. and above measured with a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), and(d) optionally, rubbery substance. Also disclosed herein is a process for producing a thermoplastic resin composition which comprises incorporating a preblend composed of:(a') a polyphenylene ether resin or a polyphenylene ether-containing resin composition,(b') a polypropylene and/or a propylene copolymer,(c') an ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer having a density of 0.85-0.91 g/cm.sup.3 and a maximum melting peak temperature of 100.degree. C.

Abstract: Novel thermoplastic compositions are provided comprising a blend of a polyindane resin and an engineering thermoplastic such as polyphenylene ethers, polysulfones, polycarbonates, polyether ether ketones, polyarylates, polyamides, polyimides and polyphenylene sulfides. Blends of thermoplastic block copolymers with polyindane resins are also provided. These blends provide improved processability with good physical properties including high impact strength and high heat distortion temperature.

Abstract: It is desirable to increase the modulus of rubbers utilized in a wide variety of applications. This invention discloses a technique for preparing high modulus rubber compositions. By utilizing this technique, high modulus can be attained without sacrificing other properties, such as processability. The subject invention more specifically relates to a process for preparing a high modulus rubber composition which comprises: (1) polymerizing at least one diacid or diacid halid with at least one member selected from the group consisting of diols and diamines in a polymer cement of a rubbery elastomer under conditions which result in the formation of a rubber cement having a polyester or a polyamide dispersed therein; and (2) recovering the high modulus rubber composition from the rubber cement. It is highly desirable to make the high modulus rubber composition by interfacial polymerization.

Abstract: Copolymer-containing compositions are prepared by the reaction of an epoxytriazine-capped polyphenylene ether with another polymer containing amine end groups, especially a polyamide, under intimate blending conditions. The compositions have excellent properties and find utility as molding compositions and as compatibilizers for blends of similar polymers. Suitable epoxytriazine-capped polyphenylene ethers may be prepared by reaction of a polyphenylene ether with an epoxychlorotriazine such as diglycidyl chlorocyanurate, n-butyl glycidyl chlorocyanurate or mesityl glycidyl chlorocyanurate.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compounds are prepared from a functionalized polyphenylene ether and a polyamide. The polyphenylene ether is functionalized by the incorporation of a small quantity of a functionalized phenol monomer.

Abstract: Solvent-resistant resin blends, capable of being molded into parts which vary in properties relatively little over a wide range of molding conditions, are prepared from a polyphenylene ether, a linear polyester such as a poly(alkylene dicarboxylate), a mixture of a bisphenol A homopolycarbonate and block copolymer of a polyphenylene ether and a bisphenol A polycarbonate. Said blends preferably also contain at least one elastomeric polyphenylene ether-compatible impact modifier.

Abstract: Thermoplastic blends having excellent chemical resistance and improved impact strength are prepared from a polyphenylene ether, a linear polyester such as poly(alkylene dicarboxylate), a polymer containing a substantial proportion or aromatic polycarbonate units, and property improving amounts of an alkylene acrylate copolymer.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising an amorphous polymer as component (1), a crystalline polymer as component (2) and a rubber like polymer as component (3), wherein component (1) is dispersed in component (2) and component (3) is dispersed in component (2) in network form is disclosed. The resin composition has excellent mechanical properties such as impact strength, flexural modulus, etc.

Abstract: Block copolymers which include polyisobutylene chain moieties of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer such that the moiety has a molecular weight contribution of from 5,000 to 30,000 Daltons as determined by gel permeation chromatography are obtained by block copolymerization of appropriate compounds of the formula: ##STR2## wherein n is as defined above and X represents hydroxyl, halogen or alkoxy, with polycarbonates, polyesters, polyamides, poly(ester-amides), polyarylates, polyetherimides or monomer precursors thereof. The block copolymers are useful thermoplastic molding compositions.

Abstract: Block polyphenylene ether-polycarbonate copolymers are prepared by the reaction of a salicylate-terminated polycarbonate with a polyphenylene ether in the presence of a polycarbonate-forming transesterification catalyst. The reaction may be conducted in solution or in the melt, typically at temperatures in the range of about 100.degree.-300.degree. C. The preferred catalysts are tetraarylborates, especially tetraalkylammonium tetraarylborates.

Abstract: The sensitivity to stresses and the melt strength of thermoplastic polymer mixtures which comprise a polyphenylene ether and a polyvinyl aromatic compound can be improved by the addition of a polyfunctional dienophilic compound, for example, a bismaleimide or of a polyfunctional conjugated diene compound, for example, divinyl benzene.

Abstract: Thermoplastic blend compositions comprise a polyphenylene ether resin, a polyamide resin and a compatibilizing agent present in an amount sufficient to effect compatibilization of the polyphenylene ether resin and the polyamide resin. The compatibilizing agent comprises a compound selected from the group consisting of tetracarboxylic acids of aromatic and alicyclic compounds and dianhydride derivatives thereof, and halogen substituted phthalic anhydrides.

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.

Abstract: Curable flame retardant mixtures of a polyolefin (non-rubbery), a polyphenylene ether resin, an aromatic phosphate, a brominated compound or polymer, and a crosslinking agent are described. Electrically conductive articles having insulation material made of the composition and methods for preparing such articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: A polyphenylene ether resin composition comprising a polyphenylene ether resin and a rubber-reinforced styrenic resin, said composition containing rubber particles dispersed therein, which particles having a distribution of sizes such that there are at least one maximal value at 1.5.mu. or less and at least one maximal value at 2 to 3.mu. in volume fraction of the sizes, with the ratio of the former maximal value to the latter maximal value being within the range of from 1/4 to 4/1, and substantially no rubber particles having a size of 3.mu. or larger exist. The composition can be used widely for uses such as industrial parts, electrical parts, office instrument housing, automobile parts, precision parts, etc.

Abstract: Novel thermoplastic elastomeric graft copolymers, formed via a cycloaddition reaction of an elastomer containing carbon-carbon double bonds with an aromatic polyether, end-capped with a 1,2-dihydroarylcyclobutenyl moiety, are described. The materials exhibit improved UV and thermal oxidative stability, attractive mechanical properties, and superior heat resistance. They are uniquely suited for impact modification of various thermoplastics such as polyesters, polyether imides, and the like.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition which comprises100 parts by weight of a composition (A) which comprises 5-95% by weight of a polyphenylene ether resin and 95-5% by weight of a polyamide,5-50 parts by weight of a modified rubber-like material (B) wherein 5-100 parts by weight of an aromatic vinyl compound is graft-polymerized with 100 parts by weight of a rubber-like material, the grafting ratio of the aromatic vinyl compound being 50% by weight or more, and0.05-20 parts by weight of an .alpha., .beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid or its derivative (C).

Abstract: Solvent-resistant resin blends with a wide variety of desirable tensile properties are prepared from a polyphenylene ether having a low proportion of unneutralized amino nitrogen or a blend thereof with a polystyrene; an elastomeric polyester or blend thereof with a poly(ethylene terephthalate) or poly(butylene terephthalate); at least one polyphenylene ether-compatible impact modifier; and a relatively large proportion of at least one polymer containing a substantial proportion of aromatic polycarbonate units as a compatilizing agent.

Abstract: Flame retardant crosslinking admixtures of an olefinic rubber, a polyphenylene ether resin, an aromatic phosphate, a crosslinking agent, and optionally a stable brominated material are described. Electrically conductive articles, such as wires and cables, in which the compositions are incorporated as insulation material, and methods for their preparation, are also disclosed.

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: Polyphenylene ether/rubber modified polystyrene compositions are uniquely suitable for flow molding large, e.g., 10 pounds or more, parts when the rubber modified polystyrene contains at least 12 percent by weight of particulate rubber, the rubber particles have an average diameter of greater than about 3 microns, and the compositions have an R* value of greater than about 16. R* is the ratio of the low shear rate viscosity to the high shear rate viscosity at the optimum processing temperature.

Abstract: Functionalized polyphenylene ethers are prepared by mixing with various trialkylammonium maleates or fumarates in the melt, in the absence of free radical initiators. They are useful in the preparation of resinous compositions comprising polyphenylene ethers and polyamides or polyesters. Such resinous compositions preferably also contain impact modifiers.

Abstract: A composition and method for forming the composition providing a molding composition of poly(arylene sulfide) and a crack resistance and/or an impact strength improving amount of a polymeric rubber chosen from among silicone rubber, ethylene-acrylic rubber, ethylene-propylene rubber, ethylene-propylene-diene rubber, and poly(butyl acrylate) rubber. In embodiments of the invention the improvement is enhanced by the addition of organosilane to the composition.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon resin/polyphenylene ether comblike polymer and mixtures of these with polyphenylene ethers is disclosed. The comblike polymers are obtained by oxidative coupling reactions of ortho-substituted phenols and hydrocarbons with side groups (on the hydrocarbons) of formula ##STR1## where R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are each halogen, phenyl, or n-alkyl with 1-4 C atoms, and R.sub.7 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a phenyl group or an n-alkyl group with 1-C atoms.

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: Composite parts of firmly bonded molding materials, comprising a thermoplastic material containing polyphenylene ether, a layer of SBR or SBS rubber or a mixture thereof surrounding the thermoplastic material, if necessary, an intermediate layer comprising a powdered SBR rubber which may contain a filler, and a rubber containing carbon-carbon double bonds covulcanized with the layer of SBR or SBS rubber. The invention also provides a method for producing the composite part comprising treating the thermoplastic material with a solution of a SBR or SBS rubber in an organic solvent or with an aqueous latex of the rubber, if necessary, completely or partially removing the organic solvent or water, if necessary, treating the dried mass with a powdered SBR rubber which may contain a filler, and covulcanizing with a rubber containing carbon-carbon double bonds.

Abstract: Disclosed are thermoplastic compositions of improved mold flow comprising a polyphenylene ether resin and novel rubber modified polystyrenes containing dispersed rubbery particles having a maximum mean diameter of about 2.0 microns and a ratio of the volume average particle size/number average particle size of from not substantially less than 2.00 up to 3.20. Articles molded from the composition have vastly improved surface gloss and ductile impact strength in comparison with conventional polyphenylene/high impact rubber modified polystyrene compositions.

Abstract: A process for preparing a polymeric blend stock comprising fluidizing a first particulated polymer, contacting the particulated polymer with droplets of a latex of a second polymer or polymer mixture, retaining the resulting product in a fluid state under conditions sufficient to dry the latex, and recovering the resulting dried polymeric blend stock.

Abstract: This invention relates to a thermoplastic formulation having a first part comprising, (i) nylon 6,6 nylon 6 or a mixture thereof and (ii) a halogenated polyphenylene ether flame retardant, and a second part, in admixture with the first part, comprising a Diels-Alder adduct having the formulaA--R--(A).sub.nwherein n is 0, 1 or 2 and A is a polyhalogenated cycloalkylene or cycloalkyl group and R is as defined herein.

Abstract: Blends of polyarylene ether resins and anionically-polymerized monovinylidene aromatic compounds having a molecular weight distribution not greater than 1.8 are characterized by a lowered melt viscosity without significant loss in mechanical properties. The incorporation of elastomeric toughening agents does not significantly negatively affect processability or other properties of the blends.

Abstract: A resin composition which comprises a resin blend comprising from 10 to 70% by weight of a polyarylate and from 30 to 90% by weight of a polyamide, and (A) an epoxy group-containing olefin copolymer obtained by copolymerizing at least one unsaturated glycidyl monomer with at least one olefin unsaturated monomer and (B) an acid anhydride-containing olefin copolymer obtained by copolymerizing a polyolefin or an olefin copolymer with an unsaturated dicarboxylic anhydride, incorporated in a total amount of form 3 to 30% by weight to said resin blend.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic materials having the following components:(a) 5-85 parts by weight of a melted or remelted preforming material comprising(i) 60-98 parts by weight of a polyphenylene ether,(ii) 40-2 parts by weight of a polyoctenylene, and(iii) 1-7.5 parts by weight of bicyclo [2.2.2]-2,3:5,6-dibenzooctadiene-2,5-dicarboxylic acid-7,8-anhydride, and(b) 95-15 parts by weight of a polyamide comprising an aliphatic homopolyamide or a copolyamide and optionally(c) polystyrene resins, flame protection agents, and other additives, and to a method for their manufacture.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for stabilization of natural rubber against oxidative degradation by incorporating therein phenolic derivatives of 3-hydroxymethyl-5-hydroxymethylthio-1,3,4-thiadiazolidine-2-thione and stabilized rubber compositions thereof.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition, which comprises (a) from 5 to 85 parts by weight of a melted or remelted preliminary molding compound consisting of from 60 to 98 parts by weight of polyphenylene ethers, 40 to 2 parts by weight of polyoctylenes, from 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of maleic anhydride and from 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of a further acid derivative which has a melting point below 100.degree. C. and which is selected from the group consisting of an unsaturated mono- or dicarboxylic acid having up to 14 carbon atoms, an anhydride thereof, which excludes maleic anhydride, and an ester of mono- or dicarboxylic acid with an alcohol of up to 6 carbon atoms; and (b) from 95 to 15 parts by weight of an aliphatic homopolyamide or a copolyamide containing a preponderant amount of aliphatic monomer units.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic compositions made up of:A. Polyphenylene ethers, in an amount of 15-95 wt. parts;B. Styrene resins, in an amount of 0 to 70 wt. parts;C. E-SBR rubbers, in an amount of 3-15 wt. parts;D. Styrene-butadiene polymers prepared by emulsion polymerization (with styrene incorporated in the copolymer in the amount of 3-15 wt. parts; andE. Optionally, other additives.The invention further relates to a method for preparing such thermoplastic compositions.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions comprised of polyphenylene ether resin with or without an alkenyl aromatic resin such as polystyrene can be impact modified with a modifying agent having a core-shell structure comprised of an interpenetrating, crosslinked acrylate core and a crosslinked styrenic shell.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions comprised of compatible combinations of a polyphenylene ether resin and a polyamide resin and which require improved thermal properties can be impact modified with a modifying agent having a core-shell structure comprised of a crosslinked acrylate core and a crosslinked styrenic shell.

Abstract: Polyphenylene ether resin compositions, optionally also containing polystyrenes, with improved impact properties and resistance to stress-cracking and delamination are prepared by blending with said resin at least one hydrocarbon polymer containing phosphorus acid or derivative (preferably phosphonate) groups and at least one fatty acid salt such as zinc stearate. Preferably, there are added to the blend at least one plasticizer (especially a triaryl phosphate) and at least one aromatic polymer containing acidic (especially sulfonic acid) substituents or salts thereof.

Abstract: Ionene elastomers are prepared by reaction of polymeric diamines and certain dihalide linking agents. These elastomers have utility in coating compositions, adhesive compositions, and in the fabrication of elastomeric articles. Certain novel dihalide linking agents are also claimed.

Abstract: A method of making and composition for a co-continuous dispersion of incompatible polymers in a polymer matrix comprises forming a solution of the incompatible polymers in a solvent which is common to both polymers and rapidly evaporating the solvent. The remaining material is in the form of the polymer matrix.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions comprised of the following components:(A) Polyphenylene ether, in the amount of 20-90 parts by weight;(B) Styrene resins, in the amount of 5-70 parts by weight;(C) Polyoctenylenes, in the amount of 2-20 parts by weight;(D) Copolymers based on styrene and butadiene, in the amount of 0-20 parts by weight; and(E) Optionally, other additives;are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel polyphenylene ether-polyamide compositions having improved compatibility, elongation and impact properties as well as improved processability are prepared comprising a polyphenylene ether, a polyamide and a property improving amount of an acyl modified polyphenylene ether compatibilization agent. These compositions may further comprise alkenyl aromatic polymer or a rubbery polymer.

Abstract: A method of making and composition for a fine particle dispersion of incompatible polymers in a polymer matrix comprises forming a solution of the incompatible polymers in a solvent which is common to both polymers and rapidly evaporating the solvent. The remaining material is in the form of the polymer matrix.

Abstract: Polyblends comprising about 10 to about 90% by weight of polyphenylene oxide and about 90 to about 10% of SAN or ABS polymer comprising 8 to 17 average % by weight acrylonitrile in which the acrylonitrile compositional distribution in the SAN or ABS polymer is broad in that the standard deviation of the weight % AN about the mean value is at least about 3.5%.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a graft product of polyphenylene ether and diene rubber from a starting mixture of the two polymers is described. The process can be extended by further polymerizing an alkenyl aromatic compound such as styrene in the presence of the graft product to form a novel terpolymer. The polymers which result from the process are useful as impact resistant modifiers for various engineering thermoplastics, including polyphenylene ether resins.

Abstract: By synthesizing a polyphenylene oxide using a catalyst comprising a primary or secondary amine and/or a manganese compound, the same can be grafted to an unsaturated compound such as an unsaturated rubber at high yield. A process for so modifying an unsaturated compound such as an unsaturated rubber and the product obtained thereby are disclosed.

Abstract: Polyphenylene ether resins impact modified with a rubbery impact modifier such as an ABA block copolymer or a polyolefin is made more processable by further compounding with a moderate amount of an aromatic polycarbonate. The compositions exhibit markedly high impact strength and high heat distortion temperature characteristics.

Abstract: Polyphenylene ether resins and resin compositions in admixture with trineopentylene diphosphite as a thermal oxidative stabilizer are described. These can be used with or without an impact modifier for the polyphenylene ether resin. An additional benefit is that the resins and compositions exhibit a higher heat distortion temperature.

Abstract: Thermoplastic blends having superior capability and homogeneity comprising a poly(phenylene oxide) resin and a resin of poly(methyl ethenyl benzene) isomers in which the predominant isomer is 1-methyl-4-ethenyl benzene, are disclosed. The poly(phenylene oxide) resin can contain substituted phenylene units and the poly(methyl ethenyl benzene) resin can be a polymer of solely methyl ethenyl benzene isomers, or a random, block or graft copolymer comprising 50 weight percent or more of methyl ethenyl benzene iosmers and up to 50 weight percent of other ethylenically unsaturated monomers.