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Contents vii

Coagulation and recovery 107
Mass polymerization process 108
Preparation of mass polymerization ABS 109
Flame-Retardant ABS 110
Extrusion ABS 115
Transparent ABS 118
Heat-Resistant ABS 125
Weatherable ABS 127
ASA resin 129
AES resin 129
ACS resin 130
LG ASA 130

Chapter 7. Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Gi-Dae Choi 131
Introduction 131
Chemistry of PBT 132
Polymerization 133
Commercial process 135
Properties of PBT and PBT Blends 137
Reinforcement of PBT 137
Polymer blending 139
Chemical resistance 140
Hydrolysis resistance 141
Flammability 143
Processing of PBT 144
Moisture control and drying 145
Injection molding 145
Extrusion 148
Injection-molding machinery and equipment 148
Applications 149
Electrical and electronics 151
Automotive 151
General engineering and replacement of other materials 152
Conclusions 152

Chapter 8. Thermoplastic Polyetherimide (PEI) R.R. Gallucci 155
Introduction 155
Polymerization Chemistry 156
Other Thermoplastic Polyetherimides 161
Compounded Products 167
Polymer Blends 170
Uses of Polyetherimide Resins 174
Photochemistry 175
Processing Options 176
Applications 177
Summary 178