Patent ID: 6077906
Filing Date: 2000-06-20
Classification: C08L

Abstract:
A composition comprising a blend comprising from about 65 to about 85% by weight of a thermoplastic polyamide and, correspondingly, from about 35 to about 15% by weight of an impact modifier comprising:(A) from about 20 to about 80% by weight of a maleated EPDM; and, correspondingly,(B) from about 80 to about 20% by weight of a resinous olefin selected from the group consisting of high density polyethylenes, linear low-density polyethylenes, and very low density polyethylenes; andwherein the melt flow index of the resulting impact modifier composition measured at 230.degree. C. and 21.6 kg weight is at least 37 g per 10 minutes, whereby the modified polyamide can be extruded by means of a single screw extruder.