Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprise:______________________________________ A) from 20 to 96% by weight of star polymers obtainable by polymerizing vinylaromatic monomers with a branched monomer building block which contains at least two vinylaromatic functions, B) from 3 to 50% by weight of copolymers comprising vinylaromatic monomers, 1,1-diphenylethylene and, if desired, dienes, C) from 1 to 15% by weight of polyarylene ethers, D) from 0 to 5% by weight of nucleating agents, E) from 0 to 5% by weight of antioxidants, F) from 0 to 5% by weight of stabilizers, and G) from 0 to 50% by weight of fibrous or particulate fillers.

Abstract: A composition and method for promoting improved adhesion between a thermoplastic resinous substrate and polyurethane foam is provided. In one aspect of this invention, the composition comprises a thermoplastic mixture of at least one polyphenylene ether and at least one poly(alkenylaromatic) compound; and at least one primary amine-containing material or secondary amine-containing material.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions comprising:a) at least one aromatic thermoplastic polymer or a vinylaromatic thermoplastic (co)polymer;b) at least one thermoplastic resin selected from a (co)polymer optionally modified with rubber, comprising a vinylaromatic monomer and/or a monomer deriving from (meth)acrylic acid and thermoplastic polyesters;c) a compatibilizing block polymer, with at least two blocks, which can be obtained by means of a living radicalic polymerization process.

Abstract: A polystyrene-based resin composition, comprising (A) a styrene-based resin with a mainly syndiotactic configuration, (B) a polyolefin, and (C) rubber polymer particles as main components, exhibits excellent heat resistance and impact resistance.

Abstract: Desirable thermoplastic vulcanizates can be prepared from a polar engineering thermoplastic; a halogenated copolymer of p-alkylstyrene and an isomonoolefin having from 4 to 7 carbon atoms; and either an ethylene rubbery polymer or a diene based rubbery polymer or combinations thereof. The ethylene rubbery polymer desirably has at least one pendant carboxylic acid group, amine group, epoxy group, hydroxyl group or an anhydride of two carboxylic acid groups or combinations thereof. Desirable diene based rubbery polymers include epoxidized natural rubber and epoxidized homopolymers and copolymers of dienes.

Abstract: There is provided a polymeric composition comprising a polyphenylene ether/polystyrene blend and a modifier comprising hydrogenated elastomeric block copolymer having at least two resinous endblocks of polymerized monovinyl aromatic compound and an elastomeric midblock of polymerized conjugated diene, and a polyolefin having a density of less than 0.92 g/cc. The polymeric composition has excellent processability.

Abstract: A composition amenable to injection molding and extrusion comprises a syndiotactic styrene resin, a thermoplastic resin such as a polyolefin and an inorganic filler optionally contains a rubber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an impact resistant polystyrene composition which comprises 5 to 97% by weight of an (a) styrenic polymer having syndiotactic configuration, 2 to 95% by weight of a (b) rubbery elastomer having an olefinic component or a polyolefin, 0.5 to 10% by weight of a (c) styrene/olefin block or graft copolymer having a micro-phase separation temperature of 180.degree. C. at the highest when diluted with dioctyl phthalate to a solution with a concentration of 60% by weight and 0.5 to 5% by weight of (d) poly(phenylene ether); according to the present invention, an impact resistant polystyrene composition can be provided which is greatly enhanced in impact resistance and extensibility without impairing heat resistance and modulus of elasticity.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising a polypropylene resin, a polyphenylene ether resin and a compatibility agent wherein dispersion particles comprising the polyphenylene ether resin (b) are dispersed in a matrix comprising the polypropylene resin (a), a minor diameter of the dispersion particles is 2 .mu.m or less, and the ratio of major diameter/minor diameter is 1-10.

Abstract: A composition comprises (A) a syndiotactic styrene-based resin and (C) rubber polymer particles such as graft copolymers, butadiene or isoprene block copolymers optionally hydrogenated and/or modified with maleic anhydride, and other rubbers, and, optionally, (B) a thermoplastic resin such as a polycarbonate, and/or (D) a filler such as glass fibers.

Abstract: A functionalized copolymer of the formulaA--B--Z--XwhereA is a block of vinylaromatic monomers of 8 to 20, preferably 8 to 12, carbon atoms,B is a block of alkadiene monomers of 4 to 12, preferably 4 to 8, carbon atoms,Z is a fundamental building block of a compound having sterically hindering groups andX is a functionalized fundamental building block,a process for its preparation, thermoplastic molding materials containing said copolymer, processes for their preparation, the use for the production of moldings and moldings comprising said molding materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to process for the manufacture of a semi-transparent thermoplastic composition of a polyphenylene ether resin and a styrenic radial block copolymer. The compositions made by the process of the invention may also contain crystal polystyrene resin and exhibit enhanced physical properties, especially ductility. The invention also relates to articles formed out of the compositions made by the process of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed is a syndiotactic, polystyrenic resin composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a component composed of (a) from 10 to 98% by weight of a styrene-based polymer having a syndiotactic configuration and (b) from 2 to 90% by weight of a polyolefin, (B) from 0.5 to 50 parts by weight of a block or graft styrene-olefin copolymer having a styrene content of from 40 to 85% by "weight, and (C) from 0.5 to 10.0 parts, relative to 100 parts by weight of component (a) of (A), of a polyphenylene ether. The ". composition can be formed into articles having good heat resistance, a high modulus of elasticity and good toughness. In addition, the articles are advantageous in that their surface layers are hardly peeled.

Abstract: A polystyrene-based resin composition containing a styrene-based resin with mainly syndiotactic configuration, a polyamide, and a rubber polymer as main components.

Abstract: Graft copolymers are prepared by anionic polymerization which comprises reacting polymers (A) having at least one anionic chain end with polymers (B) which contain at least one nitrile group, in the presence of a solvent.

Abstract: A polymeric composition is provided comprising a random copolymer polypropylene, a hydrogenated block copolymer comprising at least two polymeric block containing predominately monoalkenyl aromatic hydrocarbon monomer units and at least one block containing a predominately hydrogenated, conjugated diene unit, and an elastic metallocene-based polyolefin. The polymer has improved impact strength and clarity, particularly at low temperatures.

Abstract: An adhesion force between a polyester cord and adherend rubber is improved by an adhesive composition comprising vinylpyridine-styrene-butadiene copolymer latex particles having at least two kinds of monomer compositions and a thermosetting resin comprised of resol type condensate and novolak type condensate of resorcin-formaldehyde.

Abstract: Improved thermoplastic compositions based on compatibilized blends of polyphenylene ether and polyamide are disclosed. These compositions contain radial block copolymers (such as those based on styrene/butadiene) having at least three polymer chains which often terminate with non-elastomeric segments.

Abstract: The present invention provides high service temperature, low viscosity rubber compounds and hot melt adhesive and/or sealant compositions by combining from 2 to 30% by weight of a polyphenylene ether resin having an I.V. of 0.07 to 0.25 deciliters per gram (dl/g) with from 70 to 98% by weight of an asymmetric radial elastomeric vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon/conjugated diene block copolymer having one of the following formulae: (I) (A--HD).sub.x --Y--(UD).sub.z or (II) (UD--A--HD).sub.x --Y or (III) (UD--A--HD).sub.x --Y--(UD).sub.z wherein A is a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon block having a weight average molecular weight of from 4000 to 16,000, HD is a hydrogenated conjugated diene block having a weight average molecular weight of from 10,000 to 50,000, Y is a multifunctional coupling agent, UD is a partially hydrogenated conjugated diene block having a weight average molecular weight of from 1000 to 45,000, x is an integer from 2 to 30, z is an integer from 1 to 20, and x+z ranges from 3 to 31.

Abstract: Multiphase polymer blends containa) a polymer (A),b) an A--B block copolymer (B) composed of a block A and a resilient block B andc) a B--C block copolymer (C) composed of a resilient block B and a block Cd) and at least one further polymer (D) which differs from (A),(B) and (C) and is incompatible with the polymer (A),wherein the blocks A, B and C are different from one another, the polymer (A) is compatible with the block A and incompatible with the block C, the polymer (D) is compatible with the block C and incompatible with the block A, the resilient block B has a glass transition temperature below +20.degree. C. and the blocks A, B and C are incompatible with one another.

Abstract: Compatibilized blends of poly(phenylene ether) resins and polyester resins are provided from nucleophile containing poly(phenylene ether) resins and polyester resins and compatibilizer compounds to afford articles having good impact, ductility and tensile properties. The compositions may further comprise impact modifiers, metal salts, reinforcing agents, flame retardants and flow promoters. Articles made from the compositions are useful for automotive components. Polymers chain extended with multifunctional orthoesters are claimed.

Abstract: Compatibilized blends of poly(phenylene ether) resins and polyester resins are provided from nucleophile containing poly(phenylene ether) resins and polyester resins and compatibilizer compounds to afford articles having good impact, ductility and tensile properties. The compositions may further comprise impact modifiers, metal salts, reinforcing agents, flame retardants and flow promoters. Articles made from the compositions are useful for automotive components.

Abstract: A gel or gelloid composition contains (a) more than 50% by weight (based on total polymer content) of a block copolymer containing relatively hard blocks and relatively elastomeric blocks; (b) a polyphenylene ether; and (c) at least 500 parts by weight of an extender liquid per 100 parts by weight of the block copolymer, which liquid extends and softens the elastomeric blocks of the block copolymer. The polyphenylene ether is present in an amount sufficient to increase the softening or melting temperature of the gel or gelloid composition over that of the same composition without polyphenylene ether. The gel or gelloid composition is useful for sealing applications.

Abstract: An extrudable elastomeric composition for making elastic fibers or films, the composition including an elastomeric block copolymer, a polyphenylene ether, a polyolefin, and a tackifying resin. The composition has excellent stress relaxation at temperatures above 30.degree. C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a molded product of a thermoplastic resin composition which comprises:(a) a non-crystalline thermoplastic resin,(b) a crystalline thermoplastic resin and(c) an inorganic filler, if necessary,wherein a portion in which Component (a) takes a structure forming a matrix and a portion in which Component (b) takes a structure forming a matrix coexist.

Abstract: Gel compositions comprising styrene-(ethylene/propylene)styrene (SEPS) block copolymer having Mw of at least 180,000 and polystyrene content of 25-45 weight percent, and at least 300 parts by weight percent, and at least 300 parts by weight of extender liquid per 100 parts by weight of the block copolymer. The extender softens the ethylene/propylene mid-blocks of the copolymer and the resulting gels have unexpectedly higher tack, temperature resistance, and extender-retaining ability than corresponding gels made with styrene(ethylene/butylene)-styrene block copolymers.

Abstract: Improved compositions are provided which comprise a poly(phenylene ether) resin, a poly(arylene sulfide) resin, a polyester resin, and a compatibilizer compound. The compositions can further comprise functionalizing agents, impact modifiers, flame retardants, and reinforcing fillers to provide compositions that exhibit improved tensile strength and elongation characteristics. Articles molded from these compositions are useful in the electrical connector industry.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition comprising:(a) about 20 to 80% by weight of polyphenylene ether resin comprising at least one structural unit in its backbone represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein (b) about 0.01 to 10% by weight of a modified aromatic hydrocarbon-formaldehyde resin produced by modifying an aromatic hydrocarbon-formaldehyde resin which is obtained by reacting alkyl benzene with formaldehyde, using a modifying agent reactive with its methylol group, methylene ether group, or acetal group;(c) about 2 to 30% by weight of a rubber-like polymer; and(d) about 20 to 80% by weight of a polyamide resin; and a method for its preparation.

Abstract: There are provided flame retardant, flexibilized thermoplastic compositions which comprise, in admixture, a normally flammable polyphenylene ether resin, an aromatic phosphate plasticizer in an amount at least sufficient to provide a flame retardant, flexibilized composition after molding, and a thermoplastic elastomer comprising a block copolymer of a vinyl aromatic compound and a diene monomer. Preferred features comprise such compositions which also include a halogenated hydrocarbon, alumina trihydrate and/or elemental red phosphorus.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions having improved melt strength comprise a polyphenylene ether polymer and a polyamide. The polyamide is formed from a diamine, a second amine selected from secondary triamines and polyamines, and a dicarbioxylic acid. The second amine is included in an amount sufficient to improve the melt strength of the composition. The compositions are particularly suitable for use in blow molding processes.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition having excellent appearance and moldability contains:(A) 1 to 99% by weight of a polyphenylene ether resin,(B) 99 to 1% by weight of a polystyrene resin prepared by copolymerization of: (i) a styrene compound, 100 to 500 ppm by weight of a compound containing 2-6 vinyl groups, and if necessary, a compound capable of copolymerizing with the styrene compound, or (ii) a polystyrene resin obtained by copolymerization of a styrene compound, 100 to 500 ppm by weight of a compound containing 2-6 vinyl groups, a first rubber, and if necessary, a compound capable of copolymerizing with said styrene compound, or a mixture of (i) and (ii). Component (C) is a second rubber which can be present in amounts of about 0 to 100 parts by weight relative to (A) and (B).

Abstract: Blends of polycarbonate and polyester are admixed in compositions with poly(phenylene ether), and/or with a poly(phenylene ether) concentrate containing poly(phenylene ether), polystyrene, a vinyl aromatic copolymer, polyamide, polycarbonate, polyester, poly(alkyl acrylate), and/or poly(alkyl methacrylate).

Abstract: Polycarbonate is admixed in compositions with poly(phenylene ether), and/or with a poly(phenylene ether) concentrate containing poly(phenylene ether), polystyrene, a vinyl aromatic copolymer, polyamide, polycarbonate, polyester, poly(alkyl acrylate), and/or poly(alkyl methacrylate). The blended compositions may also optionally contain additional vinyl aromatic copolymer as a separate component, impact modifiers, thermoplastic molding materials including polystyrene, polyolefin, polyamide, poly(vinyl chloride), polyurethane, polyacetal, and conventional additives such as dyes and pigments.

Abstract: A polyphenylene ether thermoplastic resin composition excellent in impact resistance, particularly surface impact strength, which comprises a blend of: 95 to 5 parts by weight of a mixture of:(A) 1 to 100% by weight of a polyphenylene ether resin and(B) 0 to 99% by weight of an alkenyl aromatic resin, with(C) 5 to 95 parts by weight of a graft copolymer obtained by graft-copolymerizing (a) an alkenyl aromatic compound and, if necessary, (b) other unsaturated monomer onto (c) an ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer rubber having a ratio (Q value) of weight average molecular weight/number average molecular weight as measured by GPC of 4.0 or less and having a Mooney viscosity at 121.degree. C. of 40 or more, in which graft copolymer the weight ratio of (a) the alkenyl aromatic compound/(b) the other unsaturated monomer/(c) the ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer rubber is 20-80/0-18.

Abstract: Pressure-sensitive "hot melt" adhesive compositions based on styrene-butadiene radial block copolymers, styrene-isoprene linear and/or radial block copolymers and plasticizing oils, are characterized in that they maintain low tack values (peeling, quick Stick) although having a good balance of properties normally required.

Abstract: A polymer composition for electrical part material comprising, (I) a polymer blend which comprises (A) at least one polymer selected from specific types of polyether imides and polyesters, and (B) at least one polymer selected from specific types of polyphenylene ethers, polyolefins, and polycarbonates, and (II) a copolymer of maleic anhydride and vinyl type compound or (II') an epoxy-modified styrene-type copolymer. The composition has excellent compatibility, heat resistance, mechanical characteristics, platability, moldability, and electric characteristics. It is an ideal material for use as an electrical part material due to its low dielectric constant and low dielectric dissipation factor at high frequency.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions having the characteristic of improved heat distortion temperature for compositions comprising a poly(phenylene ether) resin, a polyester resin, a polycarbonate resin, a reinforcing filler, and a heat enhancing non-fibrous filler in combination with a poly(tetrafluoroethylene) resin. The compositions may further comprise at least one additive from the group consisting of impact modifiers, non-elastomeric polymers of an alkenyl aromatic compound and an additive package. The flow of such compositions can be further improved with the addition of an optional flow promoting terpene phenol material without significant loss of the physical properties.

Abstract: The properties of polyphenylene ether-polyamide mixtures can be improved by the addition of polysiloxane compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a toughened epoxy resin composition comprising:(a) a curable aromatic epoxy resin,(b) an epoxidized low viscosity polydiene polymer wherein the polymer contains from 1.0 to 7.0 milliequivalents of epoxy per gram of polymer, and(c) a curing agent.

Abstract: An active energy ray-curing resin composition comprises:(i) a linear polymer having a glass transition temperature of 50.degree. C. or higher and a weight average molecular weight of about 3.0.times.10.sup.4 or higher;(ii) a monomer having an ethylenically unsaturated bond;(iii) an epoxy resin comprising at least one compound having one or more epoxy groups in the molecule; and(iv) a polymerization initiator capable of generating a Lewis acid by irradiation with an active energy ray.

Abstract: A polyphenylene ether resin composition containing (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyphenylene-ether-base resin composed of 100-60 wt. % of a polyphenylene ether resin and 0-40 wt. % of a polystyrene resin and (B) 1-40 parts by weight of a dicarboxylic acid ester copolymer obtained from a vinyl monomer and an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid ester as copolymerizable components. The dicarboxylic acid ester copolymer has a weight average molecular weight not greater than 60,000. The polyphenylene ether resin composition, if necessary, can further comprise (C) 1-40 parts by weight of conductive carbon or an A-B-A' type or A-B'-B" type block copolymer elastomer. Owing to its excellent mechanical properties, heat resistance and moldability, the resin composition is useful in the fields of automotive vehicles, home electronic or electric appliances and industrial parts or components.

Abstract: An adhesive composition, capable of functioning either aerobically or anaerobically, includes an acrylate monomer and a suitable elastomeric filler, together with an aromatic perester catalyst and a dibasic acid capable of cyclic tautomerism.