Abstract: In its broadest sense of the present invention comprises an aqueous emulsion containing water, a normally thermoplastic sulfonated polymer and a plasticizer that is substantially miscible in the polymer is, non-volatile and substantially insoluble in the water phase of the emulsion.The aqueous emulsion of the present invention is formed by polymerizing a sulfonate containing monomer with at least one non-sulfonate containing monomer in the aqueous phase in the presence of a free radical initiator and in the presence of a plasticizer that is substantially miscible in the polymer, is non-volatile and substantially water insoluble.

Abstract: An aqueous adhesive composition for wet lamination of substrate layers to form a laminated article includes from about 40 weight percent to about 65 weight percent solids dispersed in an aqueous medium, wherein the solids include a polymer having repeating units derived from a vinyl ester monomer and having a glass transition temperature of about -15.degree. C. to about +15.degree. C.; and from about 0.1 parts by weight to about 40 parts by weight of a plasticizer compound per 100 parts by weight of the polymer. A method for making a laminated article includes applying a wet layer of the aqueous laminating adhesive composition of the to a first substrate layer; covering the wet layer of adhesive composition with a second substrate layer; and drying the layer of adhesive composition to form the laminated article. A laminated article includes two substrate layers bonded together by an interposed layer of the dried adhesive composition.

Abstract: Heterocyclic-substituted tricyclics of the formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: the single dotted line represents an optional double bond;the double dotted line represents an optional single bond;n is 0-2;Q is optionally substituted cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl;Het is an optionally substituted mono-, bi- or tricyclic heteroaromatic group;B is --(CH.sub.2).sub.n3 --, wherein n.sub.3 is 0-5, --CH.sub.2 --O--, --CH.sub.2 S--, --CH.sub.2 --NR.sup.6 --, --C(O)NR.sup.6 --. --NR.sup.6 C(O)--, ##STR2## optionally substituted alkenyl or optionally substituted alkynyl; X is --O-- or --NR.sup.6 -- when the double dotted line represents a single bond, or X is --OH or --NHR.sup.20 when the bond is absent;Y is .dbd.O, .dbd.S, (H, H), (H, OH) or (H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy) when the double dotted line represents a single bond, or when the bond is absent, Y is .dbd.O, (H, H), (H, OH), (H, SH) or (H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy);R.sup.

Abstract: Compositions of a plasticized polyvinyl chloride resin, a polyolefin and/or a styrenic polymer, and a compatibilizer are disclosed. The compositions retain the mechanical properties of tensile strength, elongation, and a low brittle point, even after being subjected to high heat for an extended period of time.

Abstract: A composition suitable for slush molding is disclosed. The composition is mainly comprised of a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer (A) with a number average molecular weight of 20,000 to 50,000 and a glass transition point of not higher than -35.degree. C., a plasticizer (B), a blocked polyisocyanate (C) and a pigment (D), wherein each of(B), (C) and (D) is respectively contained in a prescribed quantities. The polyurethane-type slush molding composition provides a molded article of low hardness, high elongation at low temperature, and excellent thermal aging resistance and light aging resistance.

Abstract: A non-toxic edible enteric film coating dry powder composition for use in making an aqueous enteric coating suspension which may be used in coating pharmaceutical tablets and the like comprises an enteric film forming polymer, a detackifier, a viscosity modifier, and an alkalizing/anti-coagulating agent. Advantageously, the inventive dry powder compositions may include a solid plasticizer, a lubricant, an anti-caking agent, a liquid plasticizer, and a pigment.

Abstract: A radiation-resistant polyolefin composition which includes (i) a polyolefin; and (ii) a radiation-stabilizing amount of at least one aliphatic, unsaturated compound having at least one unsaturation site, the compound having a molecular weight of at least 200 and an iodine number of at least 25. Suitable aliphatic, unsaturated compounds include soybean oil, safflower oil, squalene, polybutadiene, a tertiary amine having at least one aliphatic, unsaturated fatty-acid-derived substituent, oleamide, calcium oleate, erucyl erucamide and glycerol monooleate. A saturated mobilizing compound is preferably included in the composition, which can advantageously be used in the manufacture of fibers, films, and medical devices such as syringes, tube assemblies, tissue culture flasks, and packaging film.

Abstract: An additive for masticating natural rubber comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of benzoic acids, naphthoic acids, dicarboxylic acids and compounds represented by Formula (IV): ##STR1## wherein m and n each represent an integer of 1 to 3; p represents an integer of 1 to 4; m+n+p=6; X is O, NR.sup.8 or (R.sup.9 O).sub.q ; R.sup.6 is a C.sub.1 .about.C.sub.24 alkyl, a C.sub.2 .about.C.sub.24 alkenyl, or a C.sub.6 .about.C.sub.24 aryl group; and R.sup.7 is H, OH, an alkyl, alkenyl or aryl group; R.sup.8 is H or a C.sub.1 .about.C.sub.24 alkyl group; R.sup.9 is a C.sub.1 .about.C.sub.4 alkyl group; q is an integer of 1 to 5, a mastication method and a natural rubber composition each of which uses the additive, and a pneumatic tire using the natural rubber composition.

Abstract: A remoistenable hot melt adhesive composition comprising (i) 25 to 80% by weight of a sulfonated polyester;(ii) 3 to 40% by weight of an anionic or cationic plasticizer;(iii) 0 to 40% by weight of a polar tackifier;(iv) 0 to 3% by weight of an antioxidant; and(v) 10 to 35% by weight of a polar wax; and(vi) optionally 0 to 30% nonionic plasticizer, wherein the total of (i)-(vi) to equal 100% by weight.

Abstract: The instant invention teaches a method for enabling the formation of a high damping, soft polymer gel. The method includes: reacting a poly(maleimide-co-alkenyl benzene) polymer with a nylon and an alkyl diamine under substantially dry conditions sufficient to form a nylon grafted poly(maleimide-co-alkenyl benzene) polymer product; and, dispersing the nylon grafted poly(maleimide-co-alkenyl benzene) polymer product with an extender oil sufficient to form the gel. The instant invention also contemplates a polymer gel composition, a polymer composition and an article manufactured from the polymer gel composition.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a thin-walled polyurethane article includes dipping a shaped former into a coagulant solution and subsequently dipping the shaped former into an aqueous-phase polyurethane/plasticizer dispersion wherein the unplasticized polyurethane has a mean particle size of between about 0.5 .mu.m and 1.0 .mu.m and wherein the plasticizer causes the polyurethane particles to swell until they have a mean particle size of between about 1.5 .mu.m and 3.0 .mu.m. Articles so produced have a thickness of between 0.03 mm to 1.0 mm, a tensile strength of between 17 MPa and 60 Mpa and an elongation at break of greater than 650%.

Abstract: Disclosed is an essentially odorless water dissipatable or dispersible adhesive composition that is useful in forming paper articles and other products that can be recycled through repulping in both neutral and alkaline media. The water dispersible adhesive composition is preferably a hot melt adhesive that is a low molecular weight, branched copolyester containing a sulfomonomer. The copolyester adhesive composition can be used neat or formulated and exhibits broad compatibility with a variety of adhesive additives, including non polar tackifiers.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composite having a chlorinated polyethylene elastomer composition combined to a hard thermoplastic resin (hereinafter referred to simply as a hard resin) having a flexural modulus of at least 1,000 kg/cm.sup.2 as measured in accordance with JIS K7203, wherein the chlorinated polyethylene elastomer composition comprises, as main components, 100 parts by weight of a crystalline chlorinated polyethylene having a degree of chlorination of from 20 to 45 wt % and a quantity of heat for crystal fusion of from 5 to 35 cal/g, and from 5 to 200 parts by weight of a plasticizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gel comprising A) a solution of at least one organic peroxide essentially solubilized in a phlegmatizer, B) at least one cellulose ester as thickening agent essentially solubilized in solution A, and C) at least one thixotropic agent selected from hydrogenated castor oil and fumed silica. These gels offer the advantages of essentially no phase segregation during storage, essentially no formation of solid crystals during storage, and easy metering into thermoset resins because of their thixotropic behavior. Furthermore, these gels may be transparent, with the advantage that brightly colored gels may be prepared therefrom.

Abstract: Materials not releasing gaseous organic materials during use are used as a dry-type sealing material such as a gasket disposed upon mounting an air filter to an opening of a ceiling or the like, a wet-type sealing material filled and used in a gap for connecting wall materials or partitionings, a vinyl chloride sheet or a vinyl chloride cloth as a facing material for walls and floors. Specifically, a carboxylic acid ester having a molecular weight of not less than 400 is used as a plasticizer, a phenolic compound having a molecular weight of not less 300 is used as an antioxidant, an aliphatic hydrocarbon having not less than 19 carbon atoms (for example, microcrystalline wax) is used as a lubricant, and an alkylamine ethylene oxide adduct having a molecular weight of not less than 350 is used as an antistatic agent.

Abstract: The invention provides for a thermoset or thermoplastic gel composition containing a polymer with anhydride groups along the polymer backbone at least at outset of the fabrication process and an extender fluid, optionally including thermally conductive fillers. The gel compositions are useful for sealing wires, vibration dampening, sporting goods, and toys.

Abstract: Disclosed are coating compositions, wearlayer compositions and surface covering products which utilize wearlayer compositions. The wearlayer compositions of the present invention are capable of at once exhibiting high initial gloss values and excellent resistance to scuff, stain and gloss loss. Such wearlayer compositions are produced utilizing curable coating compositions which comprise thermoplastic polymer, from about 3% by weight to about 25% by weight of plasticizer for the thermoplastic polymer and at least about 30% by weight of reactive crosslinking agent. The weight ratio of the thermoplastic polymer to the crosslinking agent is preferably no greater than about 2:1.

Abstract: The invention refers to an aqueous dispersion for the production of an at least two-component polyurethane-modified dispersion adhesive especially suited for the lamination of fabrics, foil and such materials onto carrier materials. The dispersion contains at least one hydroxyl-group containing polymer compound to react with a dispersible hardener to be added to the dispersion, the hardener itself containing a di- or polyfunctional isocyanate compound. The dispersion contains either a (co) polymer compound derived of ethylene vinylacetate (EVA) in addition to a (co)polymer compound derived of (meth) acrylic acid (derivative) or one of these two (co)polymer compounds besides one plasticizer.

Abstract: A method for forming a water swellable coating and a water swellable coating for forming a coated substrate are provided. The water swellable coatings are semi-gel dispersions of particulate superabsorbent polymer in a polyvinyl chloride plastisol. A dispersion is formed from the polymer and plastisol, then contacted with a substrate and heat cured to a semi-gel state. The coatings are capable of swelling in the presence of water to protect the substrates from water penetration, block water from penetrating the coatings to reach other substrates or to retain water to prevent leakage.

Abstract: A polysilane composition including a polysilane and a plasticizer can be coated as a thin film having improved mechanical strength and a high photo decomposition rate. A polysilane composition including a polysilane and an ester can be coated as a thin film which is exposed to UV and readily dyed to form a dyed polysilane film.

Abstract: Disclosed are cyanoacrylate compositions comprising a compatible antimicrobial agent and, in particular, a compatible iodine containing antimicrobial agent. These compositions provide for in situ formation of an antimicrobial polymeric cyanoacrylate film on mammalian skin.

Abstract: A rubber composition for use in a tire tread comprises particular amounts of carbon black, silica, silane coupling agent and softening agent in addition to the specified diene rubber as a rubber ingredient and has specified storage modulus ratio after vulcanization and hystresis loss at 150% strain and provides pneumatic tires capable of stably developing the steering stability under wide-range service conditions of from low temperature to high temperature and from wet road surface to dry road surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is an essentially odorless water dissipatable or dispersible adhesive composition that is useful in forming paper articles and other products that can be recycled through repulping in both neutral and alkaline media. The water dispersible adhesive composition is preferably a hot melt adhesive that is a low molecular weight, branched copolyester containing a sulfomonomer. The copolyester adhesive composition can be used neat or formulated and exhibits broad compatibility with a variety of adhesive additives, including non polar tackifiers.

Abstract: New water base pressure sensitive adhesives with capability of use in production of high temperature quality masking tape are aqueous dispersions of the following mixture of components in the percentages by weight as specified:______________________________________ Component Percentage ______________________________________ Adhesive entity 45 to 65 Tackifier resin 20 to 40 Plasticizer 1 to 20 Stabilizer 0.1 to 10 Curing entity 0.1 to 10 Optional additives 0 to 20 ______________________________________The various components constitute the disperse phase of the aqueous dispersion and have a combined weight of between about 30 to 70% of the total weight, the curing entity is a combination of a plurality of curing agents that exhibit different curing speeds and the adhesive entity is a combination of a plurality of adhesive elastomers having different molecular weights.High temperature quality masking tapes made from the new PS adhesives avoid "freeze down" and "ghosting".

Abstract: A plastisol type adhesive composition used to bond a filer paper and end caps of an filter element of a fuel filter for filtering a mixture fuel of gasoline and methanol. The adhesive composition comprises a polymer (vinyl chloride polymer and/or copolymer) in an amount of 100 parts by weight, a filler in an amount ranging from 50 to 250 parts by weight, a plasticizer in an amount ranging from 50 to 250 parts by weight, and phenolic resin as an adhesiveness providing agent, in an amount ranging from 0.5 to 20 parts by weight.

Abstract: A curable composition includes (A) 100 parts by weight of an oxypropylene polymer having groups containing silicon atoms bonded to a hydroxy group and/or a hydrolyzable group and capable of crosslinking by forming a siloxane bond, a maximum Mw/Mn of 1.6, and an average molecular weight of at least 6,000, (B) from 100 to 200 parts by weight of calcium carbonate containing at least 30% by weight calcium carbonate of an average particle size of not larger than 0.5 .mu.m and surface-treated with a fatty acid, (C) from 30 to 100 parts by weight of a plasticizer containing at least 5% by weight phthalic acid ester plasticizer, (D) from 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of a compound represented by the formula R.sup.1 Si(OCH.sub.3).sub.3 and/or Si(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.3).sub.4 (wherein R.sup.1 represents a monovalent organic group containing no amino groups), (E) from 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of a compound represented by following formula (1), and (F) from 0.

Abstract: A novel wet, buttery plastisol paint with a critical formulation and range of viscosity that enables the paint permanently to stay moist both on the canvas and palette, and novel method of using the same, with heat-curing to harden the paint before, after and during the painting process, as desired.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition can be made using a polyester derived from 2-propanoic acid (lactic acid). A thermoplastic resin grade polyester can be formulated into a functional adhesive using adhesive components. A lower molecular weight material can be used as a tackifying resin with a biodegradable/compostable resin in a formulated hot melt adhesive. The adhesive material can be made pressure sensitive and can be made entirely by a degradable by combining the polyester polymer with other biodegradable/compostable ingredients. The resulting adhesive composition that can be used in a variety of applications. The biodegradable/compostable adhesive material can be used as a substitute for non-biodegradable materials made from commercial polymers that resist attack by bacteria, fungi and other microbial populations. The hot melt adhesives can be used in (e.g.) packaging and the manufacture of disposable articles which are made from degradable materials.

Abstract: There is disclosed a printable self-clinging flexible film containing a polymerized PVC-based resin, a primary plasticizer and a stabilizer. The film exhibits high tackiness and surface tension, and printing ink may be applied directly to the surface of the film. Compositions for forming the film, and related methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Mixtures of isomeric decyl alcohols obtained by oligomerization of propylene in the presence of deactivated zeolites as catalysts, followed by separation of the nine carbon olefins from the oligomer mixture, then hydroformylation of the 9 carbon olefins to 10 carbon aldehydes, and hydrogenation of the aldehydes to the corresponding alcohols. The mixtures, when esterified with phthalic acid, or anhydride, provide a mixture of isomeric di-decyl phthalates that can be used as plasticizers.

Abstract: Polymer prepared by anionic polymerization and having a number average molecular weight of from 300,000 to 10,000,000 contain, as components,from 10 to 100% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated vinyl-aromatic a),from 0 to 90% by weight of an aliphatic diene having two conjugated double bonds b) andfrom 0 to 30% by weight of further ethylenically unsaturated monomers c).

Abstract: A non-photoformable composition for use as the first unpatterned layer in a diffusion patterning process consisting essentially of:A. a film-forming solid organic polymer having no free acid groups containing a plurality of acid liable groups which are acid reactive;B. a plasticizer in which the solid organic polymer is incompletely soluble;C. volatile organic solvent, the ratio of polymer to plasticizer being such that when the volatile organic solvent is removed from the organic medium, the resulting solvent-free polymer/plasticizer dispersion is specularly nonreflective; andD. finely divided particles of dielectric solids.

Abstract: A waterborne composition particularly adapted for coating paperboard is a mixture of a major portion of high-styrene content latex, and minor levels of butyl benzyl phthalate, styrene/butadiene rubber latex and high-acid content styrene/acrylic latex. The coating produced by the composition is hard, glossy, and water-resistant. The components are selected to be fully food-compatible.

Abstract: Improved elastomeric materials useful for medical and therapeutic device applications, such as penetrable septa, are described. In one aspect, the materials are deeply cleaned with solvent to significantly lower levels of undesirable organics. In another aspect, internally lubricated elastomer compositions compatible for use in medical and therapeutic device applications are provided. The lubricating fluid is present in the composition from about 0.5% to 50% by weight, and is initially substantially homogeneously dispersed in the elastomer. The fluid can be integrated into the elastomer by a solvent infusion method. In another aspect an internally lubricated thermoplastic septum, having an appropriate hardness for resealability with multiple penetrations, is provided.

Abstract: Coating compositions based on waxes, wax-like compounds, drying oils or alkyd resins are improved in their running behavior by the addition of additives which gel at elevated temperature. Other positive properties of the coating compositions, such as for example wetting, penetration (creepage), sprayability, are not adversely affected.

Abstract: Aqueous latices adapted to forming visible light transparent, coherent polymeric films, e.g. in laminates, as protective coatings or as adhesives, comprising colloidal particles of a UV-absorbing polymer less than 5 micrometers in diameter. Useful UV-absorbing polymer include homopolymers and copolymers of vinyl-functionalized monomer of benzotriazole or benzophenone and mixtures with plasticizer and/or coalescing agent. Plasticizer and coalescing agents are useful for providing polymer with reduced glass transition temperature to facilitate coalescence of polymer particles into coherent films. Useful additives for the latices of this invention include wetting agents, surfactants, and crosslinking agents, anti-oxidants and radical scavengers. The latices of this invention are particularly useful in providing clear, thin coatings on windows, tags, labels, flooring, tents, awnings, containers and other UV-susceptible substrates.

Abstract: Provided is a steering wheel pad made of a soft vinyl chloride resin composition. The soft vinyl chloride resin composition is 100 parts by weight of a vinyl chloride resin, 20 to 150 parts by weight of a thermoplastic aliphatic polyurethane, and 60 to 150 parts by weight of an alkyl phthalic ester having the following chemical formula: ##STR1## wherein m and n are 7 to 9. The alkyl phtalic ester has a linear chain ratio of an ester group of 80% or more.

Abstract: A granular vinyl chloride resin composition in the form of spherical or cylindrical granules having a size of from 0.05 to 20 mm made of a mixture comprising, as the main components, 100 parts by weight of fine vinyl chloride resin particles having a particle size of from 0.01 to 3 .mu.m, a course vinyl chloride resin having a particle size of 5 to 65 .mu.m and from 10 to 400 parts by weight of a filler.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesive compositions are prepared from a water sensitive or biodegradeable thermoplastic adhesive polymer using sucrose benzoate as a tackifier. More particularly, hot melt adhesive compositions are prepared from 10 to 90% by weight of a biodegradable or water sensitive thermoplastic polymer, 5 to 80% by weight sucrose benzoate, 0 to 80% by weight plasticizing diluent, 0 to 50% by weight wax and 0 to 3% by weight antioxidant.

Abstract: An emulsion adhesion composition comprising a polyvinyl alcohol stabilized polymer emulsion; the polymer comprising 40 to 94.5% by weight of a vinyl ester of an C.sub.1 -C.sub.13 alkanoic acid, 5 to 40% by weight ethylene and 0.5 to 10% by weight N-vinyl formamide or N-vinyl pyrrolidone, the adhesive being characterized by superior adhesion and heat resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compatibilized carbon black useful in melt processing of plastic material. The carbon black is coated with a compatibilizing agent which enhances the dispersibility of the carbon black in a melt of the plastic material. Further disclosed are processes for making plastic foam structures with the compatibilized carbon black.

Abstract: A label for containers comprises a foamed polyester film that has a density of less than 1 g/cm.sup.3. The foamed polyester film may be blown away in air and then floated away in water during the recycle process for containers. After separation from the containers the foamed polyester film may be reclaimed by a chemical process to recover raw materials for polyesters.

Abstract: Preparation of polyvinyl acetals which can form emulsifier- and surfactant-free aqueous dispersions and redispersible dry powders and contain copolymeric polyvinyl acetals with, in amounts sufficient to form a dispersion, comonomer units carrying sulfo salt groups which are derived from copolymeric polyvinyl alcohol (PVALs) which contained comonomer units carrying sulfonate groups in the salt form. The preparation is carried out by acetalization of the starting polyvinyl alcohols to be used with aldehydes or aldehyde acetals under acid-catalyzed acetalization conditions in an aqueous medium, emulsifier-free stable aqueous polyvinyl acetal dispersions being obtained, from which dry redispersible polyvinyl acetal powders can be obtained by spray drying or freeze drying. The polyvinyl acetals according to the invention can be plasticized by mixing in plasticizers both in their aqueous dispersion form and in the dry powder form.

Abstract: A vinyl chloride resin elastomer composition comprising, as main components, 100 parts by weight of a vinyl chloride resin, from 10 to 200 parts by weight of an acrylic rubber containing a tetrahydrofuran-insoluble cross-linking component, from 1 to 50 parts by weight of an acrylic resin and from 30 to 300 parts by weight of a plasticizer.

Abstract: Seals for automotive body applications (such as, windows, hoods, trunks and doors) and building applications (such as, window glazing gaskets and weather strips) should be dimensional stable, provide low compression set, and offer outstanding sealing characteristics over a broad temperature range. They must be capable of sealing out noise, wind and water, while providing long-term ultraviolet light resistance.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition is described which possesses properties which are desirable with respect to the construction of disposable articles. The adhesive composition includes about 10% to about 80%, by weight, of an alkali soluble polymer; about 0 to about 30%, by weight, of a poly (vinyl methyl ether); about 30% to about 70%, by weight, of a tackifying resin; and about 5% to about 30%, by weight, of a suitable plasticizer.

Abstract: Adhesive formulations are blends of aqueous polymer dispersions and a hydrophobic plasticizer. The blended dispersed polymers include at least one hard sulfonated polyester urethane, at least one soft non-sulfonated polyester urethane, and at least one polar non-polyurethane water-based polymer or copolymer. A high molecular weight elastomeric non-sulfonated polyurethane polymer and a crosslinker are optional further components in the blend. The formulations are useful as non-heat activating, one-component adhesives which generate excellent green strength, water and heat resistant bonds.

Abstract: A styrene ionomeric composition is disclosed for use in plastisols. Polystyrene ionomers such as sulfonated polystyrene or carboxylated polystyrenes with covalent crosslinks, exhibit improved general mechanical properties when small amounts of a latent crosslinking monomer such as glycidyl methacrylate are added.

Abstract: The invention concerns a rubber eraser made of a binder and plasticizer, as well as fillers, pigments and/or other additives, if applicable, which contains polyalkyl methacrylate (PAMA), especially polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polyethyl methacrylate (PEMA), polypropyl methacrylate (PPMA), polybutyl methacrylate (PBMA) and/or copolymerizates of these as the binder. Furthermore, the invention concerns processes for manufacturing such rubber erasers, where either first, a plastisol of fine-grain polyalkyl methacrylate and plasticizer is formed, and fillers, internal lubricants, pigments and/or other additives are then mixed into this plastisol, or according to which first, the PAMA powder, the filler as well as any other dry components such as internal lubricants, pigments, etc. are intimately mixed while dry, and the liquid plasticizer is then added to this mixture and mixed or kneaded in.

Abstract: Compositions, composite articles and process for producing same are provided from a reinforced polyvinyl halide composition (A) comprising a high molecular weight polyvinyl halide resin, a plasticizer, and a reinforcement material, such as glass fibers, in combination with (B) a composition having adhesion to (A). Preferably (B) comprises a thermoplastic compound selected from the group consisting of PVC, plasticized PVC, styrene derivatives, urethane derivatives, acrylic derivatives, acrylonitrile derivatives, polyester derivatives, and mixtures thereof, with the most preferred composition being an unreinforced, plasticized polyvinyl halide composition. The composition article exhibits good strength, low sag at high use temperatures, and lowered coefficient of thermal expansion for use in contact with metal or polymeric substrates such as panels.