Abstract: This invention relates to crosslinked polymer foam compositions of an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, an ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer or ionomer, and a crosslinking agent. Such compositions exhibit enhanced melt strength, as well as lower density and compression set. They are especially useful as midsoles or insoles for footwear.

Abstract: The present invention relates to high melt swell partially neutralized alpha olefin acid copolymers. It also relates to a process for making such high melt swell polymers as well as for covalently crosslinking other polar copolymers including non-neutralized acid copolymers and non-polar alpha olefin polymers by using a minor amount of metal acrylate, particularly sodium or zinc acrylate.

Abstract: New Ionomer compositions which have improved moldability and improved high temperature behavior are based on ionomer polymerized at normal pressures but lower than normal temperatures. The compositions may be blends with standard ionomer, particularly if the low-temperature-prepared ionomer is prepared at very low temperatures which reduces productivity compared with standard ionomer, or useful alone when prepared at intermediate temperatures.

Abstract: A blend of 5 to 95 percent of an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer and 95 to 5 percent of an amorphous polyamide having fewer than about 0.100 equivalents of carboxyl end groups per kilogram of polyamide exhibits improved oxidative and thermal stability. The blend is useful for preparing films and multiple layered structures including thermoformed structures and oriented shrink films.

Abstract: A blend of 5 to 95 percent of an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer and 95 to 5 percent of an amorphous polyamide having fewer than about 0.100 equivalents of carboxyl end groups per kilogram of polyamide exhibits improved oxidative and thermal stability. The blend is useful for preparing films and multiple layered structures including thermoformed structures and oriented shrink films.

Abstract: A blenad consisting ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer and a polyamide blend of an amorphous polyamide and a semicrystalline polyamide which is miscible with the amorphous polyamide but substantially immiscible with the vinyl alcohol copolymer exhibits good mechanical and barrier properties as well as good resistance to thermal degradation.

Abstract: Blends of a major portion of ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) and a minor portion of an amorphous polyamide and preferably also a semicrystalline nylon are disclosed. These blends may be formed into films or multilayer structures, which can be thermoformed into containers or other articles. The presence of the minor portion of amorphous polyamide permits thermoforming of the EVOH at lower temperatures without the formation of defects.

Abstract: Blends of a major portion of ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) and a minor portion of an amorphous polyamide and preferably also a semicrystalline nylon are disclosed. These blends may be formed into films or multilayer structures, which can be thermoformed into containers or other articles. The presence of the minor portion of amorphous polyamide permits thermoforming of the EVOH at lower temperatures without the formation of defects.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising (a) 35-65 parts by weight polyvinyl chloride, (b) 10-55 parts by weight chlorinated polyethylene or chlorosulfonated polyethylene elastomer or mixtures thereof containing 24-40 weight percent chlorine, (c) 10-55 parts by weight of a chlorinated polyethylene or chlorosulfonated polyethylene elastomer or mixtures thereof containing 40-52 weight percent chlorine with the proviso that the chlorine level of the elastomers (b) and (c) differ by at least 5 weight percent, and (d) 1-30 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of total chlorinated polymers (a), (b) and (c) of an ethylene terpolymer containing 48-74 weight percent ethylene, 20-40 weight percent vinyl acetate or alkyl acrylate wherein the alkyl group contains 1-10 carbon atoms, and 6-14 weight percent carbon monoxide. Such compositions are useful as pond liners, roofing membranes, wire and cable covering, and window profiles.

Abstract: This invention relates to new organic compounds, including 2-(2-allyloxy-1-methylethyl)-2-oxazoline and 2-(vinylbenzyloxy-1-methylethyl)-2-oxazoline. Its method of preparation comprises condensing 2-(3-hydroxy-2-propyl)-2-oxazoline with allyl chloride and vinylbenzyl chloride, respectively, in a phase transfer process. The invention is also directed to a method of copolymerizing 2-ethyloxazoline with such compounds.

Abstract: A curable polymeric composition exhibiting good low temperature flexibility comprising about 50-90 parts by weight chlorinated polyethylene or chlorosulfonated polyethylene containing about 30-45 weight percent chlorine, and about 10-50 parts by weight of an ethylene terpolymer of 48-74 weight percent ethylene, 20-40 weight percent alkyl acrylate wherein the alkyl group contains 4-9 carbon atoms, and 6-12 weight percent carbon monoxide or sulfur dioxide. Such polymeric blends are especially useful for low temperature applications in contact with oil, e.g. automotive seals and hoses.