A resin composition contains, per 100 parts by mass of a resin ingredient composed of 10 to 60 parts by mass of a polyphenylene ether resin and 90 to 40 parts by mass of a polyamide resin: 0.01 to 1.0 parts by mass of a compatibilizer; 0.01 to 1.0 parts by mass of a phenolic antioxidant represented by formula (1); 0.01 to 1.0 parts by mass of a phosphorus-containing antioxidant; and 0.01 to 1.0 parts by mass of an amine-based antioxidant, having a mass ratio given by phenolic antioxidant represented by formula (1)/phosphorus-containing antioxidant/amine-based antioxidant of 1/0.1 to 2.0/0.1 to 2.0.

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A method for preparing a poly(phenylene ether) includes feeding air to a continuous flow reactor that contains a reaction mixture including a phenol, a transition metal catalyst, and an organic solvent; and oxidatively polymerizing the reaction mixture at a specified temperature and pressure to form a poly(phenylene ether). The reaction mixture has a residence time in the continuous flow reactor of less than or equal to 30 minutes. Poly(phenylene ether)s prepared by the method and articles including the poly(phenylene ether)s are also described.

A poly(phenylene ether) copolymer of 2-methyl-6-phenylphenol and a dihydric phenol having an absolute number average molecular weight of 1,000 to 10,000 grams/mole is made by polymerization of 2-methyl-6-phenylphenol and a dihydric phenol in the presence of molecular oxygen, a polymerization catalyst comprising a metal ion and at least one amine ligand, and a solvent composed of at least 95 weight percent of a C.sub.1-C.sub.3 alcohol selected from methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, and 2-propanol. The poly(phenylene ether) copolymer can be, for example, a copolymer of 2-methyl-6-phenylphenol, 2,2-bis(3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenol)propane, and optionally 2,6-dimethylphenol. The poly(phenylene ether) copolymer finds utility in curable compositions, cured compositions, and articles.

A multilayer water pipe for mining operations has an outer layer and an inner layer. The inner layer of the multilayer water pipe includes a composition containing a poly(phenylene ether), a hydrogenated block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic monomer and a conjugated diene, optionally, a homopolystyrene, a rubber-modified polystyrene, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing, and a flame retardant comprising an organophosphate ester. The outer layer of the multilayer water pipe includes a composition containing a high density polyethylene, an antistatic agent, a flame retardant, and a flame retardant synergist. The multilayer water pipe exhibits a desirable balance of impact strength, tensile strength, burst pressure resistance, static pressure resistance, flame retardancy, and outer surface electrical resistance.

A solution of a poly(phenylene ether) copolymer derived from 2-methyl-6-phenylphenol and a dihydric phenol in a non-halogenated solvent is useful in curable compositions. The copolymer has less than 0.5 weight percent monohydric phenols having identical substituents in the 2- and 6-positions of the phenolic ring, and an absolute number average molecular weight of 1,000 to 10,000 grams/mole. A solution of a poly(phenylene ether) copolymer derived from 2-methyl-6-phenylphenol, 2,6-dimethylphenol, and a dihydric phenol in a non-halogenated solvent is also useful in curable compositions. This copolymer has an absolute number average molecular weight of 1,000 to 5,000 grams/mole. A cured composition is obtained by heating curable compositions composed of the poly(phenylene ether) copolymer solutions and thermoset resins for a time and temperature sufficient to evaporate the non-halogenated solvent and effect curing. The compositions can be used for preparation of composites for printed circuit boards.

A resin composition of the present disclosure comprises (a) a polyphenylene ether resin; and (b) a graft copolymer wherein 30 to 70% by mass of an ethylene--olefin copolymer rubber latex having a gel content ratio of 30 to 90% by mass and a volume average particle diameter of a rubber dispersion of 0.2 to 1.0 m is graft-polymerized with 30 to 70% by mass of an aromatic vinyl compound, wherein the (a) component forms a continuous phase.

A resin composition of the present disclosure comprises (a) a polyphenylene ether resin; and (b) a graft copolymer wherein 30 to 70% by mass of an ethylene--olefin copolymer rubber latex having a gel content ratio of 30 to 90% by mass and a volume average particle diameter of a rubber dispersion of 0.2 to 1.0 m is graft-polymerized with 30 to 70% by mass of an aromatic vinyl compound, wherein the (a) component forms a continuous phase.

In an embodiment, a polyphenylene oxide resin composition includes 24% by weight to 52% by weight of polyphenylene oxide (PPO), 13% by weight to 39% by weight of high Impact polystyrene (HIPS), 20% by weight to 25% by weight of inorganic filler, 5% by weight to 10% by weight of inorganic reinforcing material and 5% by weight to 10% by weight of impact modifier.

The present invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition and a molded product produced therefrom. In one embodiment, the thermoplastic resin composition comprises: a base resin including a polyphenylene ether resin and a rubber-reinforced polystyrene resin; a styrene-based block copolymer resin; and a hydrocarbon-based oil.

A poly(arylene ether) copolymer is the product of oxidative copolymerization of monomers including a monohydric phenol and a dihydric phenol of the formula

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wherein R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, and R.sup.6 are as defined herein. The poly(arylene ether) copolymer includes less than 0.1 weight percent of incorporated amine groups. A method of the manufacture of a poly(arylene ether) copolymer is also disclosed. A curable composition including the poly(arylene ether) copolymer and cured products derived therefrom are also described.