| abstract |
The present invention relates generally to toughened ethylene vinyl alcohol ("EVOH") compositions having improved melt processing stability. More specifically, the EVOH compositions comprise anhydride-modified polyolefin toughening resin and a stabilizer system comprising a basic inorganic compound. In the preferred embodiment, the toughening resin and basic inorganic compound are melt blended in a first step and later melt blended with the EVOH composition in a second step. |