Patent · US Expired

Compositions with enhanced ductility

US6350804B2 · kind B2 · utility

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31Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 14, 1999
Grant dateFeb 26, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L71/123
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to compositions comprising an organoclay and polyphenylene ether resin and blends containing polyphenylene ether resin. In a preferred embodiment, the compositions exhibit physical properties that are enhanced over compositions containing clay of the prior art. The invention also relates to methods to enhance the ductility of thermoplastic compositions as compared to compositions containing clay of the prior art. The invention also relates to articles made from the compositions.

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