Abstract: A flame retardant resin composition comprising (A) 70 to 10% by weight of a rubber-reinforced styrene base resin, (B) 20 to 85% by weight of a polycarbonate resin, (C) 5 to 35% by weight of a high molecular weight halogen-containing compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n is an average polymerization degree and an integer of 4 to 30, R and R' are independently a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, an epoxypropyl group, a phenyl group, a halogenated phenyl group or a group of the formula: wherein m is an integer of 0 to 3, which compound has a bromine content of at least 45% by weight and an epoxy equivalent of at least 10,000 g/mol, and (D) 0 to 10% by weight of an antimony compound, which resin composition is excellent not only in heat stability but also in heat resistance, impact resistance, processability and light resistance.

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 thermoplastic resin composition comprising (a) modified polyolefin produced by graft-polymerizing a polyolefin with a glycidyl compound represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms, Ar is an aromatic hydrocarbon group having 6-20 carbon atoms and containing at least one glycidyloxy group, and n is an integer of 1-4; and (b) a matrix polymer resin such as polyamide, polyester, polycarbonate etc.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition comprising (A) a dibasic acid modified epoxy (meth)acrylate resin obtained by reacting a bromine-containing epoxy resin with a dibasic acid of 4 or more carbon atoms followed by further reacting with acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, (B) a thermosetting resin having an unsaturated group, the unsaturated group being copolymerizable with the resin (A), and (C) a polymerizable monomer; and an electrical laminate produced by using the thermosetting resin composition are disclosed.

Abstract: Polymer particles in a size range between 2 and 15 micrometers, and having a refractive index close to, but not identical with, that of a matrix polymer and optionally having one or more enclosing shells, the outer shell being compatible with the matrix polymer, impart light-diffusing properties to the matrix polymer without degrading its physical properties, while the particles having a closer refractive index match to the matrix polymer impart gloss reduction to the surface of the matrix polymer.

Abstract: A film-forming composition comprises from 0.1-8% by weight of an oligomeric polyglycidyl ether or ester and a polymer mixture ofa) a graft polymer prepared by polymerizing a monomer mixture of acrylonitrile, and alpha-methylstyrene and/or an alkylmethacrylate; or methylmethacrylate optionally with other monomers, onto cross-linked alkylacrylate rubber particles;b) a partially cross-linked rubber-like copolymer derived from an alkylacrylate and other monomers;c) an uncross-linked polymer of styrenes, (meth)acrylonitrile, (meth)acrylic acid esters and/or vinyl carboxylic acids; and optionallyd) a graft polymer obtained from the polymerization of a mixture of acrylonitrile, and styrenes and/or an alkylmethacrylate; or methylmethacrylate optionally with other monomers, onto cross-linked alkylacrylate rubber particles.

Abstract: A novel graft copolymer capable of imparting to a polyolefin when blended therewith high tensile modulus and high sag resistance without increasing melt viscosity, and a method of making the same. The graft copolymer is a polyolefin having a relatively high weight-average molecular weight methacrylate polymer grafted thereto. The graft copolymer is formed by dissolving or swelling a non-polar polyolefin in an inert hydrocarbon solvent, heating to dissolve the polyolefin, and while stirring the mixture, adding a methacrylate monomer, together with an initiator to produce a constant, low concentration of radicals, to form a graft copolymer with a high molecular weight polymer chain covalently bonded or grafted to the polyolefin backbone. The graft copolymer can be separated from the solvent, isolated by volatilizing the solvent, for example in a devolatilizing extruder, and extruded into a desired shape such as a sheet, tube or the like. This graft copolymer can be blended with a poolyolefin matrix.

Abstract: A free flowing powder of discrete particles of a polar group-containing modified propylene polymer (MPP) is disclosed. This MPP powder has an average particle size of less than about 5 microns and comprises about 25-45 wt. % of discrete particles of the MPP and about 55-75 wt. % of a liquid which is a solvent for a film forming resin material, all wt. percentages being based on the total weight of the powder. The preferred MPP is maleic anhydride polypropylene. The preferred film forming resin solvent is methyl ethyl ketone (MEK). The MPP powder is adapted to be suspended in a primer composition containing a film forming resin, preferably an epoxy resin.

Abstract: Antistatic polymer blend compositions comprise an ABS graft copolymer, a copolymer of an epihalohydrin and a copolymerizable monomer having an oxirane group, and a surfactant.

Abstract: Reactive systems consisting of organic polyisocyanates, organic polyepoxides, polymer modifiers, special catalysts and optionally other auxiliary agents and additives.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin, and (B) 1 to 80 parts by weight of an acrylic ester graft copolymer. The acrylic ester graft copolymer is produced by grafting on 100 parts by weight of an acrylic ester copolymer produced by copolymerizing (i) 100 parts by weight of at least one acrylic ester monomer having 1 to 16 carbon atoms and (ii) 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of a polyfunctional allyl ester monomer and/or a polyfunctional methallyl ester monomer having a benzene ring as a skeleton; a copolymer of (iii) 15 to 100 parts by weight of (a) one or two vinyl monomers selected from the group consisting of a methacrylic ester, an aromatic monovinyl compound and a vinyl cyanide compound, and (b) an acrylic ester in an amount of 0 to 20% by weight to the vinyl monomer and (iv) 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of a polyfunctional allyl ester monomer and/or a polyfunctional methallylester monomer having a benzene ring as a skeleton.

Abstract: A molding composition including a thermoplastic processable polyamide, an elastomer, and an epoxy having a plurality of epoxide groups.

Abstract: A composition prepared by blending liquid crystalline polyesters and linear polyesters under reactive conditions in the presence of at least one poly(O- or N- epoxy alkyl substituted) cyclic amide, imide, or imidate; wherein the blend exhibits an anisotropic melt phase. Articles made from the composition have increased strength stiffness and improved drip characteristics. A preferred embodiment includes a polyalkylene terephthalate, a liquid crystalline polyester with structural units including p-benzoic acid and naphthoic acid, and triglycidyl isocyanurate.

Abstract: A novel thermoplastic resin composition excellent in heat resistance, mechanical properties and processability is provided which comprises a composition containing (A) a dispersing phase of polyphenylene ether 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 each represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon residue and at least one of them is a hydrogen atom and (B) a crystalline thermoplastic resin matrix phase and (C) a mutual compatibilizer compatible with (A) and/or (B), an average particle diameter in said dispersing phase having of 0.01-10 .mu..

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved polyphenylene ether-polyamide composition wherein the polyamide component comprises a mixture of amorphous and crystalline polyamide. A compatibilizing material is added as well as a modifying resin is added. The composition have good impact strength and water resistance.

Abstract: Thermoplastic resin compositions comprising polyarylate and polyamide resins as main components, and an epoxy resin of the following formula [1] in a predetermined amount are provided. ##STR1## The thermoplastic resin compositions of the invention have good impact strength along with good heat and solvent resistances and good moldability.

Abstract: A thermplastic molding composition is disclosed which contains a homogeneous blend of a polycarbonate resin, an olefin-acrylate rubber terpolymer impact modifier and a flame retardant package which contains a fluorinated polyolefin, a halogenated phthalimide and an oligomeric carbonate. The composition was found to be suitable for preparing molded articles having an excellent level of flame resistance and impact properties.

Abstract: A method for dispersing and stabilizing a carboxy-functionalized butadiene-styrene block copolymer in an epoxy resin is provided comprising the steps of: (a) dispersing from about 5 to about 30 weight percent of a carboxy-functionalized hydrogenated butadiene-styrene block copolymer in a liquid epoxy resin to produce an elastomer-dispersed epoxy resin composition; (b) contacting the elastomer-dispersed epoxy resin composition and from about 15 to about 30 weight percent, based on the weight of the elastomer-modified epoxy resin composition, of a polyhydric phenolic compound in the presence of an advancement catalyst at a temperature within the range of about 40.degree. C. to about 200.degree. C. for time effective for producing a solid elastomer-modified epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent weight in the range of about 500 to about 1,500; and (c) recovering said solid elastomer-modified epoxy resin.

Abstract: A novel thermoplastic resin composition excellent in heat resistance, impact resistance, hardness is provided which comprises 100 parts by weight of a composition comprising (A) 5-95% by weight of a polyphenylene ether prepared 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 which may be identical or different and represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon residue, with a proviso that at least one of them is a hydrogen atom and (B) 95-5% by weight of a polyamide and 5-100 parts by weight of (C) a copolymer of an ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer rubber with an alkenyl aromatic compound and an unsaturated carboxylic acid or its anhydride. This composition may further contain 0.01-30 parts by weight of an epoxy compound (D) for 100 parts by weight of the composition of (A) and (B).

Abstract: Articles molded from a moisture shrinkable polymer are provided. The article are stretched. The moisture shrinkable polymer may comprise a graft copolymer, a block copolymer, or a blend of a thermoplastic polymer with a hydrophilic synthetic polymer or a polysaccharide. The article absorb moisture and shrink at room temperature of not more than 50.degree. C. in a highly humid atmosphere. The articles experience little decrease in tensile strength during shrinkage by moisture absorption or by prolonged storage after the moisture absorption. The article is useful when used as a film for shrink wrapping commodities which are not resistant to heat.

Abstract: Disclosed are epoxy/polyamide adhesive compositions having improved flexibility containing a polyolefin and a maleated polypropylene. A typical epoxy/polyamide adhesive is bisphenol A/epichlorohydrin.

Abstract: Solvent-resistant resin blends with a wide variety of desirable impact and tensile properties are prepared from a polyphenylene ether having a low proportion of unneutralized amino nitrogen or a blend thereof with a polystyrene; a poly(ethylene terephthalate), poly(butylene terephthalate), elastomeric polyester or mixture thereof; at least one elastomeric polyphenylene ether-compatible impact modifier and at least one polymer containing a substantial proportion of aromatic polycarbonate units as a compatibilizing agent. There may also be present a minor amount of at least one epoxide such as triglycidyl isocyanurate.

Abstract: A cross-linkable hot-melt adhesive is prepared by mixing an acid graft modified propylene/olefin copolymer with an epoxy cross-linking agent and a tertiary amine catalyst. The adhesive is cross-linked at an elevated temperature such as when melt mixing the components.

Abstract: A method of improving epoxy resin compositions to provide a cured resin having improved glass transition temperature and toughness characteristics is provided. The method includes providing in an epoxy resin composition an effective amount of a substituted fluorene unit in the composition. The fluorene component acts as a chain extension agent and provides for increased glass transition temperature and less cross-link density. As a result, improved toughness occurs. In preferred applications a toughening agent is provided in the resin composition, to further enhance toughness. Preferred resin compositions, cured resins and methods of providing improved cured resins are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions containing A) a liquid copolymer based on butadiene and at least one polar, ethylenically unsaturated comonomer, and B) a polyether prepolymer capped with hydroxyarylcarboxylic or hydroxyaralkylcarboxylic acids, or a capped polyester, polythioester or polyamide containing polyether segments. The phenolic hydroxyl group in component B) can also be etherified with epichlorohydrin and this product can be converted to an episulfide, if desired, or the phenolic hydroxyl group can be reacted with cyanogen halide to form a cyanate group.The stock compositions can be used in combination with epoxy resins to manufacture structural adhesives or sealing compounds.

Abstract: Primer compositions are disclosed which are a homogeneous, fluid, uncured suspension of discrete particles of a polar group-containing modified propylene polymer (MPP) in a film forming resin material, the particles having an average particle size of less than about 5 microns, and the primer composition being substantially free, i.e., containing less than about 5%, of a solvent for the MPP based upon the weight of said MPP. The preferred MPP is maleic anhydride polypropylene. The preferred film forming resin material is an epoxy resin. The particles of MPP are present in the primer in an amount of at least about 3%, preferably at least 40%, by weight based on the weight of the nonvolatile content of the primer.

Abstract: An improved active energy ray-curing resin composition comprising (i) a graft copolymerized polymer having a number average molecular weight of 5,000 or more and a weight average molecular weight of 50,000 or less; (ii) a linear polymer having a number average molecular weight of 5,000 or more and a weight average molecular weight of 350,000 or less and having a glass transition temperature of 60.degree. C. or more: (iii) an epoxy resin containing at least one compound having one or more epoxy groups in one molecule: and (iv) a polymerization initiator capable of generating a Lewis acid by irradiation of an active energy ray. The resin composition can be desirably cured with an active energy ray such as ultraviolet ray or electron beam and it is capable of being laminated in a desired pattern on a copper-coated laminate for use as a printed board or on a plate of metal, glass, ceramics or plastic.

Abstract: An improved active energy ray-curing resin composition comprising (i) a graft copolymerized polymer having a number average molecular weight of 5,000 or more and a weight average molecular weight of 50,000 or less: (ii) a linear polymer having a number average molecular weight of 5,000 or more and a weight average molecular weight of 350,000 or less and having a glass transition temperature of 60.degree. C. or more: (iii) a half-esterificated epoxy resin: (iv) a monomer having an ethylenically unsaturated bond: and (v) a polymerization initiator capable of generating a Lewis acid by irradiation of an active energy ray.The resin composition can be desirably cured with an active energy ray such as ultraviolet ray or electron beam and it is capable of being laminated in a desired pattern on a copper-coated laminate for use as a printed board or on a plate of metal, glass, ceramics or plastic.

Abstract: An improved active energy ray-curing resin composition comprising (i) a graft copolymerized polymer having a number average molecular weight of 5,000 or more and a weight average molecular weight of 50,000 or less: (ii) a linear polymer having a number average molecular weight of 5,000 or more and a weight average molecular weight of 350,000 or less and having a glass transition temperature of 60.degree. C. or more: (iii) an epoxy resin containing at least one compound having one or more epoxy groups in one molecule, (iv) a monomer having an ethylenically unsaturated bond and (v) a polymerization initiator capable of generating a Lewis acid by irradiation of an active energy ray. The resin composition can be desirably cured with an active energy ray such as ultraviolet ray or electron beam and it is capable of being laminated in a desired pattern on a copper-coated laminate for use as a printed board or on a plate of metal, glass, ceramics or plastic.

Abstract: An encapsulant consisting of an epoxy resin composition and suitably used to encapsulate a semiconductor device which is to be surface-mounted contains(a) an epoxy resin,(b) a rubber-modified phenolic resin comprising a phenolic resin, and a methylmethacrylate-butadiene-styrene copolymer and a thermosetting silicon rubber dispersed in said phenolic resin,(c) a curing accelerator, and(d) a silica powder.

Abstract: An improved active energy ray-curing resin composition comprising (i) a graft copolymerized polymer having a number average molecular weight of 5,000 or more and a weight average molecular weight of 50,000 or less: (ii) a linear polymer having a number average molecular weight of 5,000 or more and a weight average molecular weight of 350,000 or less and having a glass transition temperature of 60.degree. C. or more: (iii) a half-esterificated epoxy resin: and (iv) a polymerization initiator capable of generating a Lewis acid by irradiation of an active energy ray. The resin composition can be desirably cured with an active energy ray such as ultraviolet ray or electron beam and it is capable of being laminated in a desired pattern on a copper-coated laminate for use as a printed board or on a plate of metal, glass, ceramics or plastic.

Abstract: Flexible thermoplastic epoxy resins are prepared by reacting (1) an advanced epoxy resin prepared by reacting a mixture of an aromatic based epoxy resin and an aliphatic based epoxy resin with a polyhydric phenol in the presence of an advancement catalyst with (2) a monocarboxylic acid or anhydride thereof; reacting the resultant product with a mixture of an aromatic based epoxy resin and a monofunctional material reactive with vicinal epoxy groups; and reacting the resultant product with a carboxyl terminated elastomer. These resins are particularly useful in formulating pavement marking paints.

Abstract: Dispersions of core-shell polymers in caprolactam solutions of telechelic polymers capable of being polymerized to form rubber-modified nylon-6 block copolymers having improved impact strength wherein the core-shell polymer comprises a crosslinked elastomer core and a hard thermoplastic polymer shell and wherein the telechelic polymers preformed or formed in situ, are capped with lactam polymerization initiator groups.

Abstract: A method of improving epoxy resin compositions to provide a cured resin having improved glass transition temperature and toughness characteristics is provided. The method includes providing in an epoxy resin composition an effective amount of a 9,9-bis(hydroxphenyl)fluorene composition. The fluorene component acts as a chain extension agent and provides for increased glass transition temperature and less cross-link density. As a result, improved toughness occurs. In preferred applications a toughening agent is provided in the resin composition, to further enhance toughness. Preferred resin compositions, cured resins and methods of providing improved cured resins are also provided.

Abstract: A two part primer composition comprising a main component comprising at least one styrene-ethylene-butene-styrene block copolymer or styrene-ethylene-propylene-styrene copolymer, said copolymer being copolymerized with maleic anhydride hydrogenated, and an amine catalyst, and a curing component comprising an epoxy resin having two or more functional groups, which has excellent heat-resistant adhesion and durable adhesion and is suitable for adhering between polyolefinic substances or between an polyolefinic substance and other organic substance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel resin composition possessing excellent heat resistance and flame retardance without the flame dripping during combustion. The claimed resin composition comprises a matrix resin composed of two types of resin components with improved heat resistance; an organic flame retardant; antimony trioxide; and a thermoplastic phenoxy resin.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions having an inherent matte or low gloss surface finish comprise a polymer blend of a polycarbonate and an emulsion grafted ABS polymer, and a low gloss enhancing amount of a poly(epoxide).

Abstract: A resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polyester composition comprised of(A) 5-95% by weight of an aromatic polyester, and(B) 95-5% by weight of a polyphenylene ether having a repeating unit of ##STR1## and/or a modified polyphenylene ether obtained by reacting 0.05-20% by weight of an active functional group containing monomer to said polyphenylene ether,(C) 0.05-30 parts by weight of an epoxy compound represented by the formula ##STR2## and (D) 1-60 parts by weight of an impact modifier.

Abstract: The invention relates to monofilms of ABS plastics or blends thereof with other thermoplasts having a film thickness of from 1 to 200 .mu.m which are self-supporting and transparent and are capable of being colored and electroplated and to a process for their production.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polyester composition comprised of(A) 5-95% by weight of an aromatic polyester, and(B) 95-5% by weight of a polyphenylene ether having a repeating unit of ##STR1## and/or a modified polyphenylene ether obtained by reacting 0.05-20% by weight of an active functional group containing monomer to said polyphenylene ether, and(C) 0.05-30 parts by weight of an epoxy compound represented by the formula ##STR2## is superior in moldability and dimensional stability, and its molded article is distinguished in mechanical property and solvent resistance.

Abstract: Thermoplastic blend compositions comprise a crystalline polyalkylene terephthalate, a styrenic polymer component, and a diepoxide. The styrenic polymer component comprises a rigid portion formed from at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of styrene, halogen-substituted styrene, alpha-methyl styrene and para-methyl styrene, and at least one additional ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and a rubber portion including polybutadiene.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ungelled, modified chlorinated polyolefin resin suitable for providing a highly adherent, solvent resistant film on a thermoplastic polyolefin substrate. The modified chlorinated polyolefin resin is prepared by grafting an unsaturated polycarboxylic acid and/or an unsaturated acid anhydride onto a chlorinated polyolefin resin to form an acid- and/or anhydride-modified chlorinated polyolefin resin. The resulting acid- and/or anhydride-modified chlorinated polyolefin resin is reacted with an organic monohydric alcohol to form an esterified product containing acid functionality. The resulting esterified product is reacted with a polyepoxide to form the ungelled modified chlorinated polyolefin resin.Also disclosed is a method of preparing an ungelled modified chlorinated polyolefin resin of the invention, a coating composition containing a resin of the invention, and a method of forming a hardened film from the coating composition on a thermoplastic polyolefin substrate.

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: A resin composition comprising (A) at least one heat-resistant resin, (B) at least one thermoplastic resin, (C) an antimony oxide, (D) at least one bromine-containing reaction product selected from the group consisting of (1) a compound having a molecular weight of from 1,200 to 6,000 and a bromine content of from 5.0 to 60% by weight which is obtained by reacting a bromine-containing epoxy compound and 1,3,5-tribromophenol, and (2) a compound obtained by reacting a bromine-containing epoxy compound having an epoxy equivalent of from 450 to 7,000 and a bromine content of from 5.0 to 52% by weight and an acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer having a carboxyl group at the both terminals thereof and a molecular weight of from 1,000 to 10,000, and (E) at least one silicon-containing compound selected from the group consisting of (1) silicone oil, (2) a ladder silicone resin, and (3) an alkoxysilane having a mercapto group, a vinyl group or a methacryloyl group, is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a liquid coating composition curable at ambient temperature comprising a compound having at least 2 acryloyl groups or methacryloyl groups and an amino compound having a primary amino group which is blocked with an aldehyde or ketone, said amino compound being an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic amine containing 2-24 carbon atoms or an adduct of a molecular weight of 300-1500 of an epoxy compound or isocyanate compound or .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carbonyl compound and a primary amine having a group reacting with said epoxy compound or isocyanate compound or .alpha., .beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carbonyl compound. A process for coating a substrate with such composition is also provided.

Abstract: A method of improving epoxy resin compositions to provide a cured resin having improved glass transition temperature and toughness characteristics is provided. The method includes providing in an epoxy resin composition an effective amount of a 9,9-bis(hydroxphenyl)fluorene composition. The fluorene component acts as a chain extension agent and provides for increased glass transition temperature and less cross-link density. As a result, improved toughness occurs. In preferred applications a toughening agent is provided in the resin composition, to further enhance toughness. Preferred resin compositions, cured resins and methods of providing improved cured resins are also provided.

Abstract: A method of improving epoxy resin compositions to provide a cured resin having improved glass transition temperature and toughness characteristics is provided. The method includes providing in an epoxy resin composition an effective amount of a substituted fluorene unit in the composition. The fluorene component acts as a chain extension agent and provides for increased glass transition temperature and less cross-link density. As a result, improved toughness occurs. In preferred applications a toughening agent is provided in the resin composition, to further enhance toughness. Preferred resin compositions, cured resins and methods of providing improved cured resins are also provided.

Abstract: Impact- and solvent-resistant resin blends are prepared from a polyphenylene ether, or blend thereof with a polystyrene, a linear polyester such as a poly(alkylene dicarboxylate), at least one elastomeric polyphenylene ether-compatible impact modifier and at least one polymer containing a substantial proportion of aromatic polycarbonate units as a compatibilizing agent. There may also be present a minor amount of at least one epoxide and/or masked isocyanate such as triglycidyl isocyanurate or a glycidyl methacrylate polymer. The polyphenylene ether is preferably inactivated by reaction with at least one non-volatile carboxylic acid or anhydride and/or by extrusion with vacuum venting.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyvinyl chloride plastisol composition characterized by containing a specified epoxy resin, a blocked isocyanate and, if necessary, a latent curing agent for an epoxy resin as tackifiers. This plastisol composition is excellent in storage stability and can strongly adhere to various metals and various undercoate of metals (such as electro-deposit) by baking even at a relatively low temperature to give a coating which is free from blowing and exhibits excellent adhesion after the immersion in hot water or the heating. Therefore, the composition is useful as a body sealer or undercoat for an automotive body.

Abstract: Dispersion-process-produced, non-melt-processible, particulate, core-shell, tetrafluoroethylene copolymer comprising recurring units of tetrafluoroethylene and modifying recurring units of at least one ethylenically unsaturated comonomer that is copolymerizable with the tetrafluoroethylene, the number of recurring units of comonomer in the shell being sufficient to enable the copolymer to compound uniformly with an elastomer or plastic without forming visible agglomerates, and blends thereof with elastomeric and plastic resins.