Abstract: Compositions and designs useful for fabricating safety cushion and mat assemblies which have effective protection against injuries to persons falling from a height up to seven feet are disclosed. The safety cushion compositions have a shore hardness of about 68, comprises an ethylene/propylene rubber, an activator, an accelerator, a plasticizer, a vulcanizer, a filler, a processing aid agent and optionally a colorant or a whitener. In addition, compositions useful for fabricating a reinforced rubber anchor for securing the safety cushion and mat assemblies to the ground are disclosed. The rubber anchor composition has a shore hardness of about 73 and comprises a natural rubber, a processing aid agent, a plasticizer, a filler, an antioxidant, an antiozonant, an activator, an accelerator, a vulcanizer, an inhibitor and optionally a colorant or a whitener.

Abstract: A rubber composition containing (A) 100 parts by weight of an amorphous or low-crystalline ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer rubber having an ethylene content of 70 to 90 mole %, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of 3.0 or more and a Mooney viscosity ML.sub.1+4 (100.degree. C.) of 5 to 80; and (B) 1 to 120 parts by weight of a liquid ethylene-.alpha.-olefin random copolymer having an ethylene content of 40 to 90 mole % and an intrinsic viscosity [.eta.] of 0.01 to 0.4 dl/g as measured in decalin at 135.degree. C.

Abstract: A fluid-permeable agent for providing fluid-permeability to non-woven sheets of polyolefin fibers contains 50 wt % or more of polyoxyalkylene modified silicone shown by Formula (A) given below: ##STR1## where x is an integer in the range of 1-10, y is an integer in the range of 7-100, a is an integer equal to or greater than 5, b is an integer equal to or less than 95, (a+b) is an integer equal to or less than 100 and R.sup.1 is H or alkyl group with 1-12 carbon atoms. The agent may additionally contain surfactants of certain specified kinds and is applied at a rate of 0.1-0.5 wt % with respect to the fibers for good results.

Abstract: There are provided pressure-sensitive adhesives which comprise free radical cured mixtures of at least one crosslinkable olefin polymer and at least one tackifying organic additive, preferably a hydrogenated additive, which is substantially nonresponsive to action of free radicals and present in an amount sufficient to tackify the cured mixture of polymer and additive.

Abstract: There is disclosed a composition useful for medicated treatment of hooves of live animals. The composition comprises a major portion of a carrier and hoof penetrant, a minor amount of a filler comprising chiefly polyolefin fibers, and an oil-in-water emulsifier to form a staple composition. The composition can include optional quantities of a medicinal compound. A specific example of the compound comprises approximately 12 weight percent of chopped fibers of a polyolefin such as polyethylene or polypropylene, about 69 percent of a carrier comprising pine tar, paraffin wax and coconut oil, and an oil-in-water emulsifier such as an aliphatic alcohol or alkyl glucose fatty acid ester. Preferably, the composition also includes a medicinal compound such as alcohol, iodine or a soluble iodide. The method comprises packing the hooves of live animals such as horses with the composition.

Abstract: A biaxially stretch-oriented film, suitable for the process of transfer metallizing, which comprises a base layer coextruded with covering layers on either side thereof and comprising an inert admixture is disclosed. The three layers are formed of polyolefin and the base layer comprises an additive which migrates from the base layer into the covering layers. The base layer contains the inert admixture in the form of finely divided particles, which partially protrude from the base layer and are completely enveloped by the covering layers. At least one of the two outer surfaces of the covering layers displays, at least in partial areas, an increased roughness attributable to the particles protruding from the base layer.

Abstract: Liquid bleaching and brightening compositions are provided in which a polymeric matrix stably suspends a fluorescent whitening agent, and, optionally, pigment particles. A particularly preferred composition includes an aqueous solution having sodium hypochlorite in an amount of from about 3.5 wt. % to about 6.2 wt. %, an anionic or nonionic surfactant in an amount of from about 0.03 wt. % to about 0.3 wt. %, polymer in an amount of from about 0.03 wt. % to about 2.0 wt. %, a fluorescent whitening agent in an amount of from about 0.01 wt. % to about 0.2 wt. %, and, if desired, ultramarine blue particles in an amount of from about 0.01 wt. % to 0.2 wt. %, the fluorescent whitening agent and ultramarine blue particles being stably suspended and displaced in the aqueous solution via the polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved vinyl chloride latex copolymer composition having good color stability, characterized in that it contains a small but effective amount of an alpha-olefin to provide color stability of films of the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved vinyl chloride latex copolymer composition having good color stability, characterized in that it contains a small but effective amount of an alpha-olefin to provide color stability of films of the composition.

Abstract: A process for producing a modified propylene polymer composition is disclosed, which comprises melt-kneading a propylene polymer having a considerable titanium or vanadium content as a catalyst residue and having incorporated therein a phenolic antioxidant in the presence of a radical generator in combination with a specific amount of a zinc salt of a carboxylic acid. The resulting modified propylene polymer composition exhibits freedom from coloring as well as improved moldability.

Abstract: Novel finely divided particulate calcium carbonate compositions comprising mixtures of a preponderance of dry ground calcium carbonate with a smaller amount of wet ground calcium carbonate, each of these components having particular particle size characteristics and particle size distributions, are disclosed. When used as all or part of the filler in thermosetting and thermoplastic resinous compositions, e.g., thermosetting polyester resinous molding compositions, paints and other finishes, sealants and the like, such mixtures provide compositions having high filler loadings coupled with acceptably low viscosities and better processability than resinous compositions containing all dry-ground fillers.

Abstract: Novel finely divided particulate calcium carbonate compositions comprising mixtures of a preponderance of dry ground calcium carbonate with a smaller amount of wet ground calcium carbonate, each of these components having particular particle size characteristics and particle size distributions, are disclosed. When used as all or part of the filler in thermosetting and thermosplastic resinous compositions, e.g., thermosetting polyester resinous molding compositions, paints and other finishes, sealants and the like, such mixtures provide compositions having high filler loadings coupled with acceptably low viscosities and better processability than resinous compositions containing all dry-ground fillers.

Abstract: This invention provides a flame-retardant resin composition comprising (A) about 100 parts by weight of at least one resin selected from the group consisting of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, ethylene-ethyl acrylate copolymer, isobutylene-isoprene copolymer and ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer, (B) about 50 to about 300 parts by weight of a hydrate of metallic oxide, and (C) about 0.05 to about 5 parts by weight of a phosphorus-containing titanate coupling agent, the composition having been already crosslinked by use of about 0.1 to about 20 parts by weight of a crosslinking agent or by irradiation of ionizable radiation.The composition of the invention has an outstanding flame retardancy and can be made into a molded product capable of exhibiting fully useful mechanical and electrical characteristics.

Abstract: A composition for use in piping and pump systems for elevated temperature, steam and certain chemical resistant applications of ethylene-propylene copolymer with peroxide generated carbon to carbon crosslinkage. Effective amounts of antioxidants, carbon black, lubricant, thermal stabilizer and aid to peroxide crosslinkage is added. An antioxidant and thermal stabilizer system is used to produce a product with unusual thermal stability characteristics. The composition may also have a mixture of high and low particle size carbon black which acts as an antioxidant and reinforcing system. The composition may also use very fine particle carbon black for a highly elastic application. The composition can be used for rubber components which are exposed to a high temperature or to certain chemical environments, or where unusually high elasticity is required.

Abstract: This invention relates to an elastomer composition which is suitable for use as windshield wiper material. The composition comprises elastomer having a fully saturated backbone, curing agent for the elastomer in amounts sufficient to crosslink the elastomer, at least 25 weight percent particulate graphite, based on the weight of the elastomer and reinforcing particulate filler. The particulate graphite modifies the frictional properties of the elastomer. The composition has excellent weatherability and low friction and thus is ideally suitable for making windshield wiper blades.

Abstract: The drop in melt index observed when linear polyethylenes are melt processed is reduced by adding a small amount, e.g., about 0.01 to 2 weight percent of an aromatic sulfonhydrazide such as p-toluenesulfonhydrazide.

Abstract: A composition for use in geothermal or high temperature and steam applications of ethylene-propylene copolymer with peroxide generated carbon to carbon crosslinkage. Effective amounts of antioxidants, carbon black, lubricant, thermal stabilizer and aid to peroxide crosslinkage is added. An antioxidant and thermal stabilizer system is used to produce a product with unusual thermal stability characteristics. The composition also has a mixture of high and low particle size carbon black which act as an antioxidant and reinforcing system. The composition can be used for rubber components in geothermal drilling for pipe protectors, valve seals and other products which are exposed to a high temperature and steam saturated environment.

Abstract: A process for preparing a resin extended pigment from crude pigment is disclosed. The process involves dry premilling the crude pigment with the resin followed by comilling the pre-milled pigment with the resin in the presence of water under alkaline conditions.

Abstract: Olefin polymer compositions containing silicone additives which can be extruded through relatively narrow die gaps at commercial extrusion rates to provide film material characterized by improved mechanical and optical properties. The silicone additives have the formula: ##STR1## wherein each R, which can be the same or different, are alkyl radicals, R.sup.1 is a monovalent organic radical containing at least one ethyleneoxide group, vicinal epoxy group or amino group and x and y, which can be the same or different, each have a value of at least one.

Abstract: Polyolefin compositions are described which can be dyed by conventional dyeing techniques. Such polyolefins comprise a blend of (A) a polyolefin and (B) a dye-receptive amount of at least one metal sulfonate which is soluble in the polyolefin when melted, and which sulfonates are characterized by the formulae ##STR1## wherein R is an aliphatic group,R' is an aliphatic group containing at least about 8 carbon atoms,Ar is an aromatic group,M is an alkali or alkaline earth metal,n is at least 1,y is equal to 1 when M is an alkali metal and 1/2 when M is an alkaline earth metal, andx is equal to the valence of M.The preferred sulfonates are those represented by Formula (I) and especially wherein M is sodium. In particular, it has been found that films and fibers prepared from such polyolefin composition, and more particularly polypropylene compositions, are readily dyed with common dyes to provide deep shades and fastness.

Abstract: There are disclosed new organic peroxides having two peroxy functional groups and containing in their molecule an atom of salified aminic nitrogen, having the general formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1, R.sub.2 are each an alkyl radical having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, optionally aryl-substituted, preferably a tertiary alkyl group such as t.butyl, t.amyl, t.octyl and cumyl;R.sub.3 is a hydrogen, an alkyl radical having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl having 5-6 carbon atoms in the ring, an aryl, an arylalkyl optionally halogen, alkoxy-, carboalkoxy-, alkyl-, mono- or poly-substituted;R.sub.4 is the methylene, ethylene or trimethylene radical, optionally halogen-, alkoxy-, carboalkoxy-, aryl-, alkyl-, mono- or poly-substituted;R.sub.

Abstract: A process for preparing a resin extended pigment from crude pigment is disclosed. The process involves dry premilling the crude pigment either with or without the resin followed by comilling the premilled pigment with the resin in the presence of water under alkaline conditions. Preferably an organic liquid which wets the resin and the pigment and can improve the crystallinity of the pigment is present in the water milling step.

Abstract: A migration-free size for glass fibers which includes a silane coupler, lubricant and film former and is characterized by the absence of a carrier, either aqueous or organic. To provide required shelf-life, a volatile agent such as acetone is added in limited amount to block coupler-film former reaction pending use of the size.

Abstract: An improved vapor phase process for chlorosulfonation of polyethylene, particularly in a fluidized bed, is accomplished by treating a mixture of powdered polyethylene, and finely divided inorganic compounds having a dielectric constant of greater than about 40 and specific conductivity greater than 10.sup.-13 to less than 10.sup.-1 (.OMEGA..sup.-1 cm.sup.-1), such as titanium dioxide, with chlorine and sulfur dioxide, optionally under actinic light, at an initial temperature from about 20.degree. C. to about 70.degree. C. and raising the temperature of the reaction to at least about the crystalline melting point of the polyethylene and continuing the reaction until the polyethylene contains about 25 to 45 weight percent bound chlorine and 0.5 to 3 weight percent sulfur to provide improved vulcanizable elastomers.

Abstract: An unfilled polymeric composition having improved electrical treeing and water treeing properties comprising a polymeric component and effective amounts of a hydrocarboxyalkoxy silane and a fatty acid. These compositions are particularly useful as insulation for high voltage transmission and distribution cables.

Abstract: Pigment is finely dispersed in hydrolyzed ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer by subjecting the copolymer to which pigment has previously been added by simple, non-intensive mixing to solution hydrolysis and/or by adding pigment to the solution hydrolysis medium prior to or during hydrolysis of the copolymer therein.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing resin extended pigments containing from 10% to 75% and preferably 25% to 50% by weight, based on the amount of pigment and resin present. The crude pigment and resin are premilled dry, such as in a ball mill, in a manner equivalent to that used to prepare small particle size highly aggregated pigment. Following premilling the pigment and resin are milled in an organic liquid capable of ripening the pigment particles to pigmentary size or simply improving their crystallinity which organic liquid at 30.degree. C., can dissolve no more than 5 g/l and preferably no more than 2 g/l of the resin.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing resin extended pigments containing from 10% to 75% and preferably 20% to 50% by weight, based on the amount of pigment and resin present. The crude pigment and resin are comilled, such as in a ball mill, in a manner equivalent to that used to prepare pigmentary grade pigment from crude pigment. Liquids if they are present should not affect the free flowing nature of the mill powder. The resin is a polyolefin or a copolymer of ethylene and up to 25% of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, vinyl acetate, or oxidized ethylene units preferably softening at from 80.degree. to 140.degree. C.

Abstract: Waterproof filling medium, used in telecommunication cables with cellular insulation of polyethylene or polypropylene, is based on a mineral oil (with or without a gelling agent such as microcrystalline wax) and includes two non-polar additives. The first is soluble and of low enough molecular weight to reduce significantly the osmotic pressure of the base, but does not diffuse into the insulation below 80.degree. C.; and the second is polymeric and of high enough molecular weight to increase the resistance to flow to obtain the required non-draining property. Filling of cells in the insulation is inhibited.