US5981656A — Compositions of poly(phenylene ether) and polyami…

Claim 1

Independent Claim 103 words

A composition comprising: a) a poly(phenylene ether) resin comprising a compatibilizing poly(phenylene ether) resin; b) a polyamide resin; c) an amount of a beard growth reducing agent selected from the group consisting of partially fluorinated polyolefin resins, and mixtures of non-elastomeric polyolefin resins and partially fluorinated polyolefin resins, effective for inhibiting beard growth, wherein the amount of partially fluorinated polyolefin resins is between about 200 and 1000 ppm based on the total weight of the composition and the amount of non-elastomeric polyolefin resins is between about 0% to about 5% based on the total weight of the composition; and d) an impact modifier.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 103 words

A composition comprising: a) a poly(phenylene ether) resin comprising a compatibilizing poly(phenylene ether) resin; b) a polyamide resin; c) an amount of a beard growth reducing agent selected from the group consisting of partially fluorinated polyolefin resins, and mixtures of non-elastomeric polyolefin resins and partially fluorinated polyolefin resins, effective for inhibiting beard growth, wherein the amount of partially fluorinated polyolefin resins is between about 200 and 1000 ppm based on the total weight of the composition and the amount of non-elastomeric polyolefin resins is between about 0% to about 5% based on the total weight of the composition; and d) an impact modifier.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 19 words

The composition of claim 1, wherein the partially fluorinated polyolefin resin comprises a copolymer of 1-propene, 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropolymer with 1,1-difluoroethane.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 67 words

The composition of claim 1, wherein the compatibilizng poly(phenylene ether) resin comprises poly(phenylene ether) resin and at least one compatibilizing agent selected from the group consisting of (a) non-polymeric polycarboxylic acids; and (b) compounds having both: (i) a carbon-carbon double bond or a carbon-carbon triple bond; and (ii) a carboxylic acid, acid anhydride, acid amide, imido, carboxylic acid ester, epoxy, amino, hydroxyl or carboxylic acid ammonium salt.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 28 words

The composition of claim 3, wherein the compatibilizing agent is present from about 0.1% to about 8% by weight based on the weight of the poly(phenylene ether) resin.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 23 words

The composition of claim 4, wherein the compatibilizing agent is selected from the group consisting of citric acid, fumaric acid and maleic anhydride.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 33 words

The composition of claim 1, wherein the compatibilizing poly(phenylene ether) resin comprises a poly(phenylene ether) resin functionalized with a species selected from the group consisting of amino, hydroxy, carboxylic acid, epoxy and anhydride.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 34 words

The composition of claim 6, wherein the compatibilizing poly(phenylene ether) resin is a poly(phenylene ether) resin functionalized with a species selected from the group consisting of a chloroepoxytriazine compound and trimellitic anhydride acid chloride.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 14 words

The composition of claim 1, wherein the non-elastomeric polyolefin resin is a polyethylene resin.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 78 words

The composition of claim 8, wherein the polyethylene resin is a copolymer made from at least 65% ethylene monomer with at least one olefinic monomer of the following structure: ##STR6## wherein R 1 is selected from the group consisting of C 1-10 alkylene radicals and a radical of the following structure: ##STR7## wherein R 2 is selected from the group consisting of a C 1-10 alkylene radical, a C 6-10 alicyclic radical, and a C 6-20 aromatic radical.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 41 words

The composition of claim 9, wherein the polyethylene resin is a copolymer made from at least 65% ethylene monomer and at least one additional monomer selected from the group consisting of propylene, butylene, hexene-1, methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate and butyl acrylate.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 19 words

The composition of claim 1, wherein the partially fluorinated polyolefin resins are in a masterbatch of a second resin.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 25 words

The composition of claim 1, wherein: the weight ratio of the poly(phenylene ether) resin to the polyamide resin is from about 20:80 to about 70:30.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 19 words

The composition of claim 1, wherein the beard growth reducing agent is a copolymer of 1-propene, 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropolymer with 1,1-difluoroethane.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 30 words

The composition of claim 1, wherein the impact modifier is present in amount from about 1% to about 15% by weight based on the total weight of the entire composition.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 19 words

The composition of claim 14, wherein the impact modifier comprises a block copolymer of alkenyl aromatic compounds and dienes.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 11 words

The composition according to claim 1, further comprising a flow promoter.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 32 words

The composition according to claim 16, wherein the flow promotor is present in an amount from about 1% to about 20% by weight based on the total weight of the entire composition.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 22 words

The composition according to claim 17, wherein the flow promotor is selected from the group consisting of polystyrene and high impact polystyrene.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 19 words

The composition of claim 1, wherein the impact modifier is a block copolymer of alkenyl aromatic compounds and dienes.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 23 words

The composition of claim 19, wherein the impact modifier comprises diblock copolymers, triblock copolymers, radial block copolymers, or mixtures of the foregoing copolymers.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 17 words

The composition of claim 19, wherein the impact modifier comprises diene derived blocks that have been hydrogenated.

Claim 23

Independent Claim 105 words

A method for making a composition comprising: intimately admixing a poly(phenylene ether) resin comprising a compatibilizing poly(phenylene ether) resin, a polyamide resin, an impact modifier, and an amount of a beard growth reducing agent selected from the group consisting of partially fluorinated polyolefin resins, and mixtures of non-elastomeric polyolefin resins and partially fluorinated polyolefin resins, effective for inhibiting beard growth, wherein the amount of partially fluorinated polyolefin resins is between about 200 and 1000 ppm based on the total weight of the composition and the amount of non-elastomeric polyolefin resins is between about 0% to about 5% based on the total weight of the composition.

Claim 24

Independent Claim 105 words

A method for making a composition comprising: intimately admixing a poly(phenylene ether) resin comprising a compatibilizing poly(phenylene ether) resin, a polyamide resin, an impact modifier, and an amount of a beard growth reducing agent selected from the group consisting of partially fluorinated polyolefin resins, and mixtures of non-elastomeric polyolefin resins and partially fluorinated polyolefin resins, effective for inhibiting beard growth, wherein the amount of partially fluorinated polyolefin resins is between about 200 and 1000 ppm based on the total weight of the composition and the amount of non-elastomeric polyolefin resins is between about 0% to about 5% based on the total weight of the composition.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 19 words

The method of claim 22, wherein the partially fluorinated polyolefin resin comprises a copolymer of 1-propene, 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropolymer with 1,1-difluoroethane.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 112 words

A composition consisting essentially of: a) a poly(phenylene ether) resin consisting essentially of a compatibilizing poly(phenylene ether) resin and the poly(phenylene ether) resin; b) a polyamide resin; c) an amount of a beard growth reducing agent selected from the group consisting of partially fluorinated polyolefin resins, and mixtures of non-elastomeric polyolefin resins and partially fluorinated polyolefin resins, effective for inhibiting beard growth, wherein the amount of partially fluorinated polyolefin resins is between about 200 and 1000 ppm based on the total weight of the composition and the amount of non-elastomeric polyolefin resins is between about 0% to about 5% based on the total weight of the composition; and d) an impact modifier.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 112 words

A composition consisting essentially of: a) a poly(phenylene ether) resin consisting essentially of a compatibilizing poly(phenylene ether) resin and the poly(phenylene ether) resin; b) a polyamide resin; c) an amount of a beard growth reducing agent selected from the group consisting of partially fluorinated polyolefin resins, and mixtures of non-elastomeric polyolefin resins and partially fluorinated polyolefin resins, effective for inhibiting beard growth, wherein the amount of partially fluorinated polyolefin resins is between about 200 and 1000 ppm based on the total weight of the composition and the amount of non-elastomeric polyolefin resins is between about 0% to about 5% based on the total weight of the composition; and d) an impact modifier.

Claim 28

Dependent Claim 19 words

The composition of claim 24 wherein the partially fluorinated polyolefin resin comprises a copolymer of 1-propene, 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropolymer with 1,1-difluoroethane.

Claim 29

Dependent Claim 19 words

The composition of claim 24, wherein the beard growth reducing agent is a copolymer of 1-propene, 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropolymer with 1,1-difluoroethane.

Claim 30

Dependent Claim 109 words

An article of manufacture made from a composition comprising: a) a poly(phenylene ether) resin comprising a compatibilizing poly(phenylene ether resin; b) a polyamide resin; c) an amount of a beard growth reducing agent selected from the group consisting of partially fluorinated polyolefin resins, and mixtures of non-elastomeric polyolefin resins and partially fluorinated polyolefin resins, effective for inhibiting beard growth, wherein the amount of partially fluorinated polyolefin resins is between about 200 and 1000 ppm based on the total weight of the composition and the amount of non-elastomeric polyolefin resins is between about 0% to about 5% based on the total weight of the composition; and d) an impact modifier.

Claim 31

Dependent Claim 109 words

An article of manufacture made from a composition comprising: a) a poly(phenylene ether) resin comprising a compatibilizing poly(phenylene ether resin; b) a polyamide resin; c) an amount of a beard growth reducing agent selected from the group consisting of partially fluorinated polyolefin resins, and mixtures of non-elastomeric polyolefin resins and partially fluorinated polyolefin resins, effective for inhibiting beard growth, wherein the amount of partially fluorinated polyolefin resins is between about 200 and 1000 ppm based on the total weight of the composition and the amount of non-elastomeric polyolefin resins is between about 0% to about 5% based on the total weight of the composition; and d) an impact modifier.

Claim 32

Dependent Claim 19 words

The article of claim 27, wherein the partially fluorinated polyolefin resin comprises a copolymer of 1-propene, 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropolymer with 1,1-difluoroethane.

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Compositions of poly(phenylene ether) and polyamide resins, which exhibit improved beard growth reduction

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