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Reactive dual-component compatibilizers for polycarbonate/high-density polyethylene blends

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Enhanced compatibility for blends of polycarbonate with high-density polyethylene has been achieved with the addition of 5 wt% compatibilizers composed of 1 : 1 mixtures of phenoxy and the sodium ionomer of an ethylene methacrylic acid copolymer at two different levels of neutralization. Both components of the compatibilizer have been found to be capable of reacting with the polycarbonate phase to produce branched polymer chains. These impart a degree of compatibilization in polycarbonate/high-density polyethylene blends, however at higher levels of sodium in the compatibilizer the polycarbonate phase undergoes crosslinking reactions, causing severe embrittlement. Compatibilization effects are confirmed by morphological examinations, dynamic rheological data, and dielectric loss spectra. © 1995 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.