Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials contain, as essential components,A) from 5 to 94% by weight of a polyamide,B) from 5 to 94% by weight of a polyphenylene ether,C) from 1 to 20% by weight of a partially hydrogenated PQP' block copolymer, where.alpha.) the blocks P and P' consist of vinylaromatic monomers and the total amount of these blocks in the block copolymer is from 25 to 40% by weight,.beta.) the number average molecular weight of block P is not more than 8,000 and is smaller than the number average molecular weight of block P',.gamma.) block Q consists of conjugated diene monomers and accounts in total for from 60 to 75% by weight of the block copolymer and.delta.) from 5 to 30% by weight of the double bonds in block Q are not hydrogenated, andD) from 0 to 50% by weight of a vinylaromatic polymer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel class of polymeric compositions which have molecular weights ranging from 300 to 3000 and are the reaction product of (a) an alkyl or cycloalkyl substituted diphenyldiamine and (b) a conjugated or nonconjugated diene. The polymeric diphenyldiamine compounds are particularly useful as an antiozonant in diene containing polymers.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions are provided which comprise a polyphenylene ether resin alone or in combination with a polystyrene resin modified with a multi-stage polyorganosiloxane/polyvinyl-based graft polymer which exhibit materially enhanced impact strength, flame resistance, moldability and flow properties and other desirable properties without showing surface mottling or a tendancy to delaminate.

Abstract: Organic (co)polymers, including saturated (co)polymers, are modified by contacting them with an organic peroxide and decomposing the peroxide. Use is made of an organic peroxide having the general formula: R--(O--O--CHR.sup.1 --CR.sup.2 .dbd.CR.sup.3 R.sup.4)N, wherein N is 1, 2 or 3; R.sup.1 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylene; R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are, independently, H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; two of the substituents R.sup.1 -R.sup.4 together may form C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 alkylene; and, when N is 1, R is an optionally hydroxyl substituted C.sub.4 -C.sub.18 T.alkyl, P-menth-8-yl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.18 T.alkenyl, 1-vinylcyclohexyl or a group of the formula: --C(CH.sub.3)2--C.sub.6 HJ(5--M)--R.sup.5 (M), wherein M is 0, 1 or 2 and R.sup.5 is isopropenyl or 2-hydroxyisopropyl; when N is 2, R is a C.sub.8 -C.sub.12 alkylene or alkynylene group having a tertiary structure at both ends, or a group having the formula: --(C)CH.sub.3)2)2--C.sub.6 H(4--X)--R.sup.

Abstract: Method for functionalizing a thermoplastic aromatic polycarbonate, copoly(ester carbonate), polyarylate, poly(arylene oxide) or polyarylethersulfone by reacting a precursor polymer that contains dicyclopentadiene with maleic anhydride, and the products so formed.

Abstract: A resin composition consisting essentially of(A) a polyphenylene ether having added thereto an unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 10 carbon atoms or an anhydride thereof (component A),(B) a polyphenylene sulfide (component B), and(C) a polyisocyanate compound (compound C), the weight ratio of component A to component B being from 5:95 to 95:5 and the amount of component C being from 0.01 to 10% by weight based on the total weight of components A and B; and molded articles therefrom.

Abstract: A resin composition consisting essentially of(A) a polyphenylene ether having added thereto an unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 10 carbon atoms or an anhydride thereof (component A),(B) a polyphenylene sulfide (component B), and(C) a polyisocyanate compound (component C),the weight ratio of component A to component B being from 5:95 to 95:5 and the amount of component C being from 0.01 to 10% by weight based on the total weight of components A and B; and molded articles therefrom.

Abstract: A composition comprising a polyphenylene ether, a polyamide resin and a compound having an unsaturated group and a polar group in combination in the same molecule kneaded therein, and optionally an impact resistance improving material kneaded in said kneaded product. Impact resistance can be greatly improved as compared with the composition having the all components kneaded at the same time.

Abstract: A process for making a thermoplastic resin composition which comprises melting and mixing 100 parts by weight of polyphenylene ether (A) and 0.01-5.0 parts by weight of at least one compound (B) which contains in its molecule both (a) carbon-carbon double bond or carbon-carbon triple bond and (b) carboxyl group, acid anhydride group, acid amide group, imide group, carboxylic acid ester group, epoxy group, amino group or hydroxyl group in the presence of 0.01% or more and less than 0.1% by weight of radical initiator based on the polyphenylene ether (A),said polyphenylene ether (A) being obtained by oxidation-polymerization of at least one phenol compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydrocarbon or a substituted hydrocarbon group, with a proviso that at least one of them is a hydrogen atom, and said polyphenylene ether (A) having a reduced viscosity .eta..sub.sp/c of 0.40-0.58 deciliter/gram.

Abstract: Compositions containing polyphenylene ether-poly(alkylene dicarboxylate) copolymers are prepared by a reaction between the two polymers and, optionally, at least one functionalizing agent therefor. The functionalizing agent may first be reacted with the polyphenylene ether and the resulting functionalized polyphenylene ether in turn reacted with a functionalized or unfunctionalized poly(alkylene dicarboxylate). Alternatively, an unfunctionalized or hydroxyalkyl-functionalized polyphenylene ether may be incorporated in a conventional polyester-forming reaction. The copolymer-containing compositions are characterized by a number of desirable properties including high impact strength and solvent resistance.

Abstract: Substituted alkoxy-or alkylthiochlorotriazines wherein the substituents on the alkoxy groups are chlorine, bromine or dialkylphosphato are useful as capping agents for polyphenylene ethers. The capped polyphenylene ethers form copolymers with other polymer containing nucleophilic groups, including polyesters, polyamides and functionalized olefin polymers. Such copolymers serve as compatibilizers in the formation of blends having high impact strength.

Abstract: A synthetic resin composition, having a high toughness and a wear resistance, comprises a synthetic resin with solubility parameter .delta.9.5 cal1/2 cm.sup.31 3/2 or higher and a modifier with solubility parameter .delta.8.5 cal.sup.1/2 cm.sup.-3/2 or lower and dispersed therein, characterized in that a silicon containing copolyester, being a block copolymer consisting of 1.about.90% by weight of siloxane segment represented by the undermentioned general formula (A) and 99.about.1% by weight of polyester segment represented by the undermentioned general formula (B), the degree of polymerization of siloxane segment being 1.about.2,000, and that of polyester segment 1.about.1,000, is added to be mixed therewith as a dispersibility improver: ##STR1## (In this formula, m denotes a number of 1.about.2,000.) ##STR2## (In this formula, R.sub.1 designates one or two or more members selected from among aromatic divalent radicals having 6.about.12 carbon atoms or aliphatic divalent radicals having 4.about.

Abstract: Polyphenylene ether-polyamide compositions compatibilized with polyfunctional compounds such as aliphatic polycarboxylic acids can achieve improved impact strength and ductility by producing an intermediate polyphenylene ether-polyamide product containing at least some nylon 6,6 and thereafter further compounding the intermediate product with a second polyamide component containing at least some of a polyamide different from nylon 6,6.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions comprising polyphenylene ether resin and polyamide resin are disclosed. The compositions further include a compatibilizer component, and an additive combination which includes both a metal stearate and an amide compound.

Abstract: Functionalized polyphenylene ethers are prepared by reacting a polyphenylene ether with a polymerizable olefinic compound containing a phosphorus or silicon atom or an epoxy or lactam group, preferably in the presence of a free radical initiator. They may be used in the preparation of compatible polyphenylene ether blends with such polymers as polyesters and polyamides.

Abstract: Functionalized polyphenylene ethers are prepared by reacting a polyphenylene ether with a polymerizable olefinic compound containing a phosphorus or silicon atom or an epoxy or lactam group, preferably in the presence of a free radical initiator. They may be used in the preparation of compatible polyphenylene ether blends with such polymers as polyesters and polyamides.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials containing, as essential components,(A) 5-95% by weight of a partially aromatic copolyamide essentially composed of(A.sub.1) 20-90% by weight of units derived from terephthalic acid and hexamethylenediamine(A.sub.2) 0-50% by weight of units derived from .epsilon.-caprolactam and(A.sub.3) 0-80% by weight of units derived from adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine,(B) 5-95% by weight of a polyphenylene ether,(C) 0-45% by weight of a vinylaromatic polymer and(D) 0-40% by weight of a rubber impact-modifier, are prepared.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compounds of polyphenylene ether, a graft polymer of resin-forming monomers on silicone rubber and, optionally, a resin-like thermoplastic, a process for their production and their use for the production of moldings.

Abstract: A molding of modified polyphenylene oxide resin comprises a composite of modified polyphenylene oxide containing polyphenylene oxide having structure expressed in the following general formula (I) as a basic skeleton, which resin composite preferably contains a cross linking agent, more preferably phosphoric ester serving as a cross linking agent, while the molding is cross-linked by irradiation to ionizing radiation: ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 represents univalent substituents selected from a group of hydrogen, alkyl group, halogen, alkoxyl group and haloalkoxyl group, and n represents a natural number.

Abstract: A modified cyclopentadiene resin which comprises (a) 40 to 90% by weight of units of monomeric or oligomeric cyclopentadiene and/or its alkyl-substitution products, (b) 1 to 30% by weight of resols, (c) 5 to 40% by weight of non-aromatic, unsaturated monocarboxylic acids having 8 to 26 carbon atoms, (d) 0 to 10% by weight of .alpha.,.beta.-olefinic, unsaturated dicarboxylic acid units, (e) 0 to 20% by weight of other copolymerizable monomers and/or (f) 0 to 3% by weight of a metal compound from the groups IIa, IIb or IIIa of the periodic system, the sum of the components (a) to (f) always being 100% by weight, a single-stage process for its preparation, and the use of the modified cyclopentadiene resins as binders for printing inks, particularly for gravure inks.

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: 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 novel thermoplastic resin composition comprising a matrix of polyamide resin (E) and a disperse phase of a composition (D), said composition (D) comprising a polyphenylene ether (A), a rubber-like materail (B) and a mutual compatibilizer (C), said polyphenylene ether (A) being obtained from at least one phenol compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon residue, with a proviso that at least one of them is a hydrogen atom, and said polyphenylene ether (A) having a reduced viscosity .eta..sub.sp/c of 0.40-0.58 deciliter/gram, said mutual compatibilizer (C) being compatible or reactive with said polyphenylene ether and reactive with said polyamide resin, and said polyamide resin (E) having a number average molecular weight of 14,000-40,000 and an end amino group content of 50-95 mmole/kg, wherein the thermoplastic resin composition constitutes 1-65 wt.

Abstract: Thermoplastic blend compositions comprise polyphenylene ethers blended with modified polyesters. The modified polyesters comprise linear polyesters, such as polyalkylene terephthalate, modified with hydroxy- or carboxy-terminated polystyrene. The blends have good solvent resistance, heat distortion temperature, and gloss.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials based on polyphenylene ethers and nylons are prepared in an extruder by a continuous process in which a modified polyphenylene ether is prepared in a first zone of the extruder and is then mixed with nylons and, if required, further additives in one or more further zones.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising (a) 100 parts by weight of a block copolymer composed of polyphenylene sulfide segments and polyphenylene sulfide sulfone segments and (b) 0.01 to 20 parts by weight of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of epoxy resins, maleimide compounds, N,N'-diarylcarbodiimide compounds and organosilane compounds and as required, (c) an organic filler.

Abstract: A novel cured polyphenylene ether resin is disclosed comprising a chloroform nonextractable polyphenylene ether and a chloroform extractable polyphenylene ether. By subjecting the resin to pyrolysis gas chromatography, the resin is decomposed to form 3,5-dimethylphenol specifically. The chloroform extractable polyphenylene ether is contained in the resin in an amount of 0.01 to 20% by weight and comprises polyphenylene ether units substituted by an alkenyl group and/or an alkynyl group. The novel cured polyphenylene ether resin has excellent mechanical properties, electrical properties, heat resistance and chemical resistance. The cured polyphexylene ether resin is prepared by curing a novel curable polyphenylene ether resin comprising polyphenylene ether units substituted with an alkenyl groups and/or an alkynyl groups at a specific average substitution degree.

Abstract: Thermoplastic blend compositions comprise a polyamide, a carboxylated polyphenylene ether resin and an impact modifier. The carboxylated polyphenylene ether resin is the product of melt mixing a mixture consisting essentially of polyphenylene ether resin and a minor amount of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid compound. The impact modifier may comprise a graft of a vinyl aromatic polymer on a rubbery substrate; a vinyl aromatic-conjugated diene-vinyl aromatic triblock polymer; a carboxylated vinyl aromatic-conjugated diene-vinyl aromatic triblock polymer; a carboxylated alpha-olefin polymer; a copolymer of an alpha-olefin compound and an unsaturated carboxylic compound; a graft of a rigid acrylic polymer on a rubber substrate; a linear low density polyethylene; or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Blends of a major proportion of a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon and lesser proportions of a relatively high molecular weight poly(arylsulfone) polymer and a relatively low molecular weight poly(arylsulfone) oligomer demonstrate improved processability and improved tensile modulus and tensile strength.

Abstract: Functionalized polyphenylene ethers are prepared by mixing with various functionalized olefinic or acetylenic compounds in the melt, in the absence of free radical initiator. They are useful in the preparation of compositions comprising polyphenylene ethers and polyamides or polyesters.

Abstract: Heat curable mixtures comprising(a) 5 to 95% by weight of at least one aromatic dicyanate or polycyanate compound or a prepolymer thereof,(b) 95 to 5% by weight of at least one compound of formula I or II ##STR1## or of a prepolymer of a compound of formula I or II, (c) 0 to 50% by weight, based on the sum of (a)+(b), of at least one compound of formula III ##STR2## (d) 0.1 to 50% by weight, based on the sum of (a)+(b), of at least one thermoplastic having a glass transition temperature of at least 120.degree. C., in which formulae aboveR.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each independently of one another a hydrogen atom or methyl,n is 1 or 2 and m is 2 or 3,R is hydrogen or an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic radical, R' is an aliphatic radical, m- or p-phenylene or m- or p-phenyleneoxy, and R" is an organic radical or valency m containing 2 to 30 carbon atoms, are suitable for the production of mouldings such as prepregs or composites, coatings and bonds.

Abstract: Reinforced thermoplastic compositions comprised of compatible combinations of a polyphenylene ether resin, polyamide resin, and glass fibers can be impact modified with a modifying agent comprising a partially hydrogenated diblock copolymer of styrene and ethylene/propylene which result in molding compositions having improved thermal aging characteristics.

Abstract: Polyarylene polyethers ("PAPE") with vinyl chain ends may be crosslinked to form networks with excellent physical and chemical properties except they tend to be brittle. In particular, a polysulfone ("PSU" made from bisphenol A and dichlorodiphenyl sulfone) with vinylbenzyl chain ends ("di-VB-PSU") is too brittle for many applications where impact resistance is essential. This brittleness is combatted by inserting a thermally stable rubbery poly(dimethylsiloxane) ("PDMS") segment having a number average molecular weight in the range from about 600 to about 5000 connected to di-VB-PSU segments by hydrosilylation in the presence of a Pt catalyst, to form a thermoplastic linear predominantly triblock oligomer with vinylbenzyl chain ends which are thermally crosslinkable.

Abstract: Novel compositions of matter comprising semi-interpenetrating polymer networks resulting from the reaction between a poly(vinyl benzyl ether) of a polyphenol and engineering condensation thermoplastic may be used as components in a laminate when coated on a reinforcement or substrate. The resulting laminates which may be employed in electric circuit boards will possess desirable electrical and thermal properties as exemplified by a high glass transition temperature and a low dielectric constant.

Abstract: Polymer blend compositions comprise a polyphenylene ether polymer, a styrene-acrylonitrile polymer and a copolymer compatiblizing agent in an amount sufficient to effect improved compatability between the polyphenylene ether polymer and the styrene-acrylonitrile polymer. The copolymer compatabilizing agent comprises a graft copolymer of A graft polymerized to B or a block copolymer of A block polymerized with B. A and B comprise polymers which are immiscible with one another, and one of A and B is miscible with the polyphenylene ether polymer while the other of A and B is miscible with the styrene-acrylonitrile polymer.

Abstract: Polyphenylene ether-polyamide compositions which are compatibilized and have high impact strength and solvent resistance are prepared by melt blending a carboxy-functionalized polyphenylene ether with a polyamide. The carboxy-functionalized polyphenylene ethers contain at most one carbon atom separating the carboxy group from the aromatic ring and may be prepared by such reactions as metalation-carbonation or redistribution (equilibration).

Abstract: Novel moisture resistant polyamide compositions are prepared comprising at least one polyamide and at least one di- or poly- hydric compound, oligomer or polymer free of sterically hindered hydroxy groups.

Abstract: Iodonation of novolak resin or polyphenylene ether followed by the metatheses of the resulting iodonated product with a polyhalometal or metalloid salt can provide a photoactive cure catalyst or thermally active cure catalyst for cationically polymerizable organic materials. A copper cocatalyst has been found useful in thermal curing.

Abstract: Polyphenylene ether-polyester copolymers, useful for compatibilizing blends of polyphenylene ethers with polyesters such as poly(alkylene terephthalates), are prepared by heating a polyphenylene ether with a polyester containing olefinic structural units, such as those derived from maleic or fumaric acid.

Abstract: Method for functionalizing a thermoplastic aromatic polycarbonate, copoly(ester carbonate), polyarylate, poly(arylene oxide) or polyarylethersulfone by reacting a precursor polymer that contains dicyclopentadiene with maleic anhydride, and the products so formed.

Abstract: A polymeric blend of improved properties is prepared by uniformly mixing a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon and a poly(arylsulfone) polymer.

Abstract: A resin composition, suitable for injection molding and having excellent abrasion resistance, comprises 100 parts by weight of a styrene resin or a polyphenylene ether resin, and from 0.01 to 50 parts by weight of a polyamide block copolymer containing ester groups.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition obtained by melt-mixing:(a) 4 to 95% by weight of a polyphenylene ether resin,(b) 4 to 95% by weight of a polyamide,(c) 1 to 50% by weight of a rubbery polymer, and(d) if necessary, 91% by weight or less of a styrene resin (d)[the sum of the (a), (b), (c) and (d) components is 100% by weight] in the presence of 0.001 to 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the (a), (b), (c) and (d) components, of at least one functional group-containing unsaturated compound having at least one group selected from the class consisting of carboxyl group, acid anhydride group, epoxy group, hydroxyl group, amino group and amido group and 0.001 to 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the (a), (b), (c) and (d) components, of a peroxide. This thermoplastic resin composition is excellent in balance of impact strength of thin molded product, moldability and heat resistance.

Abstract: Epoxide-functionalized polyphenylene ethers, which may be prepared by the reaction of various acid-functionalized polyphenylene ethers with functionalized epoxides, are useful in the preparation of polyphenylene ether copolymers. These copolymers are, in turn, useful for the compatibilization of blends of polyphenylene ethers with such other polymers as polyesters and polyamides.

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: A composition essentially free of polyester which comprises an admixture ofa. about 1 to 96 weight percent of an aromatic polycarbonate, andb. about 4 to 99 weight percent of a graft modified polyphenylene ether, said modification being the residue of a reaction between a non-endcapped polyphenylene ether with a compound selected from the group consisting of aliphatic unsaturated dicarboxylic acids, aliphatic unsaturated dicarboxylic acid precursors, aliphatic unsaturated dicarboxylic acid ester precursors, and aliphatic unsaturated dicarboxylic acid esters, the total weight percent being the combination of the aromatic polycarbonate and graft modified polyphenylene ether.

Abstract: Silicone-polyarylene ether block copolymers are provided which can be made by effecting reaction between amino terminated polydiorganosiloxane and anhydride functionalized polyarylene ether.

Abstract: Blends of, as a major component, a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon and, as a minor component, a polymeric, predominantly linear, hydroxyalkyl ether of bis(hydroxyphenyl)alkane, exhibit improved processability and oven life.

Abstract: A method for the synthesis of polyarylene polyether (PAPE) oligomers with pendant vinyl groups is presented. Aromatic polyether sulfone (APS) and poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) (PPO) backbones are used for specific examples. Terminal vinyl groups may also be provided on the APS by forming the .alpha., .omega.-di(benzyl)APS before the first step of a synthesis to form a pendant groups which step involves the chloromethylation of APS and PPO to provide oligomers with chloromethyl groups. PPO containing bromomethyl groups was obtained by radical bromination of the PPO methyl groups. Both chloromethylated and bromomethylated starting materials are converted to their phosphonium salts, and then subjected to a phase transfer catalyzed Wittig reaction to provide the pendant vinyl groups. An APS containing pendant ethynyl groups is prepared by bromination of the APS with pendant vinyl groups, followed by a phase transfer catalyzed dehydrobromination.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a carboxylated PPE resin and a polyamide having good compatibility and impact properties. The carboxylated PPE resin/polyamide alloys are produced by a process wherein a mixture consisting essentially of the PPE resin and a minor amount of an unsaturated carboxylic compound are first melt processed, then compounded with the polyamide.