Interpolymer resin particles comprised of 20% to 60% by weight of
uncross-linked polyolefin e.g. polyethylene, polypropylene, and from 40%
to 80% by weight based on the weight of the particles of a vinyl aromatic
monomer, e.g. styrene, that is polymerized in a suspension process to
form an interpenetrating network of polyolefin with polymerized vinyl
aromatic monomer particles and having a gel content of 0 to 1.5% by
weight based on the weight of the particles for improved processability
in end-use applications and improved ESCR properties. The interpolymer
resin particles have a VICAT softening temperature from about 90.degree.
C. to about 115.degree. C., and a melt index from 0.2 to 35.0 g/10
minutes (Condition G). The particles can be mixed with a blowing agent to
form extruded foam articles, such as foam board, and can be used in
extrusion, injection molding, rotomolding, and thermoforming processes to
form a layer, e.g. sheet, film, and as a tie layer in multi-layer
structures to bind adjacent layers consisting of incompatible polymers,
i.e. polystyrene and polyethylene for improved rigidity in multi-layer
structures.