Abstract: The composition of this invention is a poly(1-butene) resin composition which has characteristics such as excellent rigidity, creep characteristic and impact resistance, which a poly(1-butene) resin inherently possess, and is excellent in moldability, particularly moldability in high molding speed, so-called high speed moldability. This composition is particularly useful in the manufacture of hot water pipes.

Abstract: A miscible polymer blend comprising polyketone and phenolic-based novolac polymers is provided. These blends have as a primary advantage a Tg which can be manipulated so as to produce desirable properties. A process for producing these blends and articles of manufacture produced therefrom are also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved viscosity index improver and an oil composition containing such a viscosity index improver are disclosed. The viscosity index improver is a carboxyl functionalized block copolymer which comprises of at least one monoalkenyl aromatic hydrocarbon polymer block and at least one conjugated diolefin polymer block. The oil can be selected from the group consisting of crude oils, mineral and synthetic lubricating oils, fuel oils, diesel oils, hydraulic oils, automatic transmission oils, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A method for substantially minimizing the agglomeration of freshly manufactured polyolefin pellets, comprising adding an effective amount of oxidized high density polyethylene powder during the manufacturing process. The method results in the production of more commercially desirable non-agglomerated polyolefin pellets.

Abstract: A composition having and exhibiting improved mechanical properties comprising of a polyacetal polymer, glass fibers, and polyvinyl phenol polymer is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process of dewaxing a hydrocarbon oil involving the steps of separating and precipitating the wax component of the hydrocarbon oil. This process is facilitated by incorporating into the oil a linear polymer of carbon monoxide with one or more olefins comprising .alpha.-olefins with at least 10 carbon atoms per molecule (C.sub.10+ .alpha.-olefins) wherein in this polymer monomer units of carbon monoxide and olefins are present in a substantially alternating arrangement. Optionally, the process may also involve the use of a polymer of one or more olefinically unsaturated compound comprising of alkyl acrylates or alkyl methacrylates with at least 8 carbon atoms in the alkyl group (C.sub.8+ alkyl esters). The process may be practiced using the single-stage or multi-stage dilution method.

Abstract: Processes for producing mono- and biaxially drawn polyketone films from linear polymers of carbon monoxide, ethylene, and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon having a melting point of at least 214.degree. C., comprising drawing of a linear polymer sheet along one or two axes, respectively, at a draw temperature of from about 4.degree. to 15.degree. C. below the melting point of the terpolymer, and a draw ratio of between 4 to 20. Also disclosed are the products which have and exhibit good properties of strength and stiffness, even at low draw ratios, produced by these processes.

Abstract: Improved polymer blends comprise (a) a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon, (b) a polymeric polyamide, (c) a maleated, partially hydrogenated elastomeric block copolymer, and optionally (d) an acidic polymer of an .alpha.-olefin and an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid wherein, optionally, a portion of the carboxylic acid groups have been neutralized with non-alkali metal. The blends demonstrate a good balance of strength and toughness.

Abstract: A polymer blend comprising: a) a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon; b) a reinforcement material; and c) a thermoplastic polyurethane polymer. This polymer blend has and exhibits a good overall balance of physical properties including improved stiffness and heat resistance, and impact resistance and elongation at break over that of a polymer containing glass fibers alone. A process of preparing the polymer blend and articles of manufacture produced from the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A miscible polymer blend comprising polyketone and phenolic-based novolac polymers is provided. These blends have and exhibit improved water vapor transport properties. A process for producing these blends and articles of manufacture produced therefrom are also disclosed.

Abstract: A reinforced thermoplastic composite comprising a linear alternating polymer of at least one olefinically unsaturated compound and carbon monoxide, and a glass fiber reinforcement having a coating of a sizing material which consists essentially of aminosilane and uncured epoxy resin functionalities. Articles manufactured from this composition and a process for producing the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: Dispersant/VI improver lubricating oil additives are produced by reacting a star polymer with an alpha, beta unsaturated carboxylic acid or derivative to form an activated star polymer, which is then reacted with (a) at least one compound of general formulaRO(AO).sub.n Hwherein R is a C.sub.4-20 alkyl group, A is an independent moiety of either ethylene or propylene, an n is an integer from 0 to 10, optionally followed by reacting with (b) an alkyl carboxylic acid and/or (c) an alkylamine or alkane polyol, or with the preformed product of reactions (b) and (c), optionally followed by esterifying any residual acid groups with a C.sub.1-6 alkanol.

Abstract: A stabilized polymer composition comprising a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon, at least one melt stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of titanium alkoxides. A process of preparing the composition and articles of manufacture produced from the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for preparing a grafted star polymer which comprises contacting a nitrogen-containing polymerizable organic polar compound with a star polymer (as hereinbefore defined) in the presence of a free radical polymerization initiator and characterized in that the reaction is carried out in a mineral oil solvent and, as coupling inhibitor, either a chain transfer agent, a pi-electron donor, or a comonomer, together with the modified, hydrogenated star polymers thus produced, and their use as luboil additives.

Abstract: A melt stabilized copolymer composition comprising a major amount of an alternating copolymer of carbon monoxide with one or more olefinically unsaturated compounds and a minor amount of at least one stabilizing additive which stabilizing additive is a glycidyl ether which comprises per molecule at least one epoxy group and at least one functional group selected from primary alcoholic hydroxy groups and ketonic carbonyl groups. A process for producing the composition and the melt stabilizing agents are also disclosed.

Abstract: Films or sheets are fabricated from blends of an ethylenic homopolymer or copolymer, a butene-1 copolymer, and a propylene homopolymer or copolymer which result in good peel seal characteristics, and wherein such films or sheets will bond to a polypropylene substrate in a laminar structure by extrusion lamination without the need for an adhesive.

Abstract: A stabilized polymer composition comprising a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon, and a melt stabilizer comprising oxides of magnesium and titanium. A process of preparing the composition and articles of manufacture made of the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A stabilized polymer composition comprising a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon, and a melt stabilizer comprising a mixture of magnesium oxide and alumina. A process of preparing the composition and articles of manufacture made of the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A stabilized polymer composition comprising a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon, at least one reinforcement material, and a melt stabilizing agent. A process of preparing the composition and articles of manufacture produced from the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A copolymer compositions comprising a major amount of an alternating copolymer of carbon monoxide with one or more olefinically unsaturated compounds and a minor of at least one stabilizing additive which is a zeolite-type trivalent-metal silicate containing a cation of an element of Group 2 of the Periodic Table is disclosed. This copolymer composition has and exhibits improved stability and contains a substantially reduced amount of residual solvent. Also disclosed is a process for producing this copolymer composition, and articles of manufacture made from this composition.