Abstract: To provide a polyester binder fiber with improved adhesiveness and a fiber structure containing the polyester binder. (1) A polyester binder fiber includes a polyester and a polymer having a repeating unit represented by the following formula (1) in a proportion of 0.1 to 5.0 mass % based on the mass of the polyester, and the polyester binder fiber has a crystallization temperature measured by differential calorimetry in a range of 100 to 250° C.; (2) a fiber structure includes the polyester binder fibers, and polyester subject fibers without a crystallization temperature, the polyester subject fibers being bonded via the polyester binder fiber. In the formula R1 and R2 are substituents each comprising arbitrary atoms chosen from C, H, N, O, S, P, and a halogen atom, the sum of the molecular weights of R1 and R2 is 40 or more, and n is a positive integer.

Abstract: A process for homogenizing and pelletizing a polyethylene composition comprising the steps of a) providing a polyethylene composition having a density of from 0.90 g/cm3 to 0.97 g/cm3 and a melt flow rate MFR21.6 at 190° C. under a load of 21.6 kg of from 1 g/10 min to 80 g/10 min, b) melting the polyethylene composition; c) passing the melt through a combination of screens consisting of screens having a mesh opening of at least 205 ?m and comprising at least two screens having a mesh opening of from 205 ?m to 350 ?m; and e) pelletizing the molten polyethylene composition, the use of a polyethylene composition obtained by such a process for the preparation of films, fibers, pipes, blow-molded articles, injection-molded articles, compression-molded articles or rotomolded articles and films, fibers, pipes, blow-molded articles, injection-molded articles, compression-molded articles or rotomolded articles prepared from a polyethylene composition obtained by such a process.

Abstract: Method for encapsulating an electronic arrangement against permeates wherein a pressure-sensitive adhesive mass based on butylene block copolymers is applied to and around the areas of the electronic arrangement to be encapsulated.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermoplastic molding compositions with improved flowability based on a thermoplastic polyester and on at least one copolymer composed of at least one olefin with at least one methacrylic ester or acrylic ester of an aliphatic alcohol, the MFI of the copolymer being not less than 50 g/10 min, to a process for preparation of these molding compositions, and also the use of these molding compositions for production of moldings for the electrical, electronics, telecommunications, motor vehicle or computer industry, in sports, in the household, in medicine or for the entertainment industry.

Abstract: Methods of carrying out a reactive extrusion processes are described that include combining at least one polymer, oligomer, or combination thereof, a carbon dioxide containing fluid, and at least one reactant in an extruder to form a mixture such that the carbon dioxide containing fluid comes into intimate contact with the at least one polymer, oligomer, or combination thereof and assists in a reaction between the at least one polymer, oligomer, or combination thereof and the at least one reactant, and wherein the at least one polymer, oligomer, or combination thereof is modified upon reaction with the at least one reactant.

Abstract: Oxygen barrier polymer compositions exhibiting high oxygen scavenging capability suitable for extended shelf-life, packaging applications. These polymer compositions comprise at least one ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer, at least one oxidizable polydiene, and at least one metal salt catalyst. The polymer products are particularly suited to making barrier packaging articles such as monolayer or multi-layer films, sheets, tubes, pipes, thermoformed containers and coinjection/coextrusion blow molded bottles comprising PET, polyolefin or polycarbonate as structural layers. Such articles are useful in a variety of oxygen-sensitive food, beverage, pharmaceutical and health care product packaging applications.

Abstract: This invention relates to an insulating resin composition which exhibits high impact resistance and heat resistance and good adhesiveness to the plating metal, is selectively etchable by a permanganate salt commonly used in a plating operation and suited for an insulating layer in multilayer wiring boards. The insulating resin composition is a photo-polymerizable or thermally polymerizable resin composition comprising 3-10 parts by weight of a crosslinked elastic polymer per 100 parts by weight of a resin component (excluding the crosslinked elastic poly and including monomers) and said crosslinked elastic polymer has carboxyl groups and is dispersed with an average secondary particle diameter in the range of 0.5-2 &mgr;m.

Abstract: A method for making rotationally molded objects using resin blends. The resin blend comprises resin pellets and an amount of ground resin powder sufficient to yield rotomolded objects having desirable impact strength and other strength characteristics. Preferably, the resin blend comprises of from about 20% to about 40% by weight of ground resin powder. The resin pellets may optionally contain a reinforcing agent. In addition, resin blends can be used to produce colored objects by rotational molding techniques.

Abstract: The invention relates to low molecular weight LPA surface quality enhancers derived from C36-44 dimer acids capped with a glycol or a polyether polyol. The capped dimer acids are incompatible in the cured matrix of a polyester molding composition.

Abstract: An adhesive composition that includes a free radical-polymerizable monomer component that includes a reaction product of a (hydroxy)acrylate with an anhydride and is substantially free of at least methyl methacrylate or methacrylic acid. The adhesive composition exhibits substantially reduced objectionable odor.

Abstract: A polyester molding composition which includes the presence of gloss reducing amounts of PET, polyester containing ionomeric groups, or mixtures thereof in a PBT/styrenic impact modifier blend for providing low gloss on a textured surface.

Abstract: A method for making rotationally molded objects using resin blends. The resin blend comprises resin pellets and an amount of ground resin particles sufficient to yield rotomolded objects having desirable impact strength and other strength characteristics. Preferably, the resin blend comprises of from about 20% to about 30% by weight of ground resin particles. In addition, resin blends can be used to produce colored objects by rotational molding techniques.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of copolymerizing polyethylene glycol (PEG) into polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to achieve a polyethylene glycol-modified polyester composition that can be spun into filaments. The method includes the steps of copolymerizing polyethylene glycol into polyethylene terephthalate in the melt phase to form a copolyester composition, then polymerizing the copolyester composition in the solid phase until the copolyester is capable of achieving a melt viscosity that facilitates the spinning of filaments, and thereafter spinning filaments from the copolyester. A copolyester composition comprised of polyethylene glycol and polyethylene terephthalate is also disclosed. Fabrics made from fibers formed from the copolyester composition possess wetting, wicking, drying, flame-retardancy, static-dissipation, and soft hand properties that are superior to those of fabrics formed from conventional polyethylene terephthalate fibers of the same yarn and fabric construction.

Abstract: Active oxygen scavenging compositions and their use in packaging articles are disclosed. The compositions are all plastic materials and are typically deployed as at least one layer in a multi-layered wall of a packaging article such as a bottle, can or film. The compositions are usually used in conjunction with added transition metal catalyst to enhance the uptake of oxygen. Use of the compositions and package constructions disclosed serves to lengthen the shelf life of packaged oxygen sensitive substances and/or diminish the need for refrigeration of the packages.

Abstract: An adhesive composition that includes a free radical-polymerizable monomer component that includes a reaction product of a (hydroxy)acrylate with an anhydride and is substantially free of at least methyl methacrylate or methacrylic acid. The adhesive composition exhibits substantially reduced objectionable odor.

Abstract: A multiple layer structure comprising a skin layer composed of a polypropylene copolymer with styrene ethylene-butene styrene block copolymer within a range of 0-20% by weight skin layer, and, a radio frequency (“RF”) susceptible layer adhered to the skin layer. The RF layer has a first component of a propylene based polymer, a second component of a nonpropylene polyolefin, a third component of a radio frequency susceptible polymer, and a fourth component of a polymeric compatibilizing agent wherein the radio frequency susceptible polymer is selected from the group consisting of ethylene acrylic acid copolymers, ethylene methacrylic acid copolymers, polyimides, polyurethanes, polyesters, and polyureas.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to structures and fabricated articles having shape/reshape behavior (and processes for their preparation) comprising;(A) from about 1 to 100 wt % (based on the combined weights of Components A and B) of at least one substantially random interpolymer having an I.sub.2 of 0.1 to about 1,000 g/10 min and an M.sub.w /M.sub.n of from about 1.5 to about 20, which comprises;(1) from about 38 to about 65 mol % of polymer units derived from;(a) at least one vinyl or vinylidene aromatic monomer, or(b) at least one hindered aliphatic or cycloaliphatic vinyl or vinylidene monomer, or(c) a combination of at least one aromatic vinyl or vinylidene monomer and at least one hindered aliphatic or cycloaliphatic vinyl or vinylidene monomer, and(2) from about 35 to about 62 mol % of polymer units derived from ethylene and/or at least one C.sub.3-20 .alpha.

Abstract: Compositions for scavenging oxygen are disclosed. These compositions comprise condensation copolymers comprising predominantly polyester segments and an oxygen scavenging amount of polyolefin oligomer segments. The polyester segments comprise segments derived from typical bottling and packaging polyesters such as PET and PEN. The copolymers are preferably formed by transesterification during reactive extrusion and typically comprise about 0.5 to about 12 wt % of polyolefin oligomer segments. The copolycondensates are capable of absorbing at least 0.4 cc of oxygen per gram of copolymer in the solid state at ambient temperatures and are typically used as layers in films, liners, cups, wraps, bottles, etc. Use of these oxygen scavenging compositions in bottles provides a clear and rigid bottle similar in appearance to unmodified polyester bottles. In a series of preferred embodiments, bottles fabricated with the oxygen scavenging copolycondensates of this invention are over 99.

Abstract: A functionalized copolymer of the formulaA--B--Z--XwhereA is a block of vinylaromatic monomers of 8 to 20, preferably 8 to 12, carbon atoms,B is a block of alkadiene monomers of 4 to 12, preferably 4 to 8, carbon atoms,Z is a fundamental building block of a compound having sterically hindering groups andX is a functionalized fundamental building block,a process for its preparation, thermoplastic molding materials containing said copolymer, processes for their preparation, the use for the production of moldings and moldings comprising said molding materials.

Abstract: A process for producing a composite article made of at least one hard component and at least one soft component, wherein the hard component contains a thermoplastic polyester containing non-aromatic C.dbd.C double bonds, and the soft component contains a vulcanizate, wherein the vulcanizate is produced by vulcanization of a rubber composition having the following components:(i) 100 parts by weight of a rubber containing carboxyl or anhydride groups;(ii) from 0 to 300 parts by weight of fillers;(iii) from 1 to 10 parts by weight of peroxidic vulcanizers;(iv) from 0 to 150 parts by weight of plasticizers, and(v) more than 4 parts by weight of a difunctional or polyfunctional vulcanization activator of the formulaR.sup.1 (--Z--CO--CR.sup.2 .dbd.CR.sup.3 R.sup.4).sub.n,whereinR.sup.1 is a divalent or higher-valent radical or a single bond, R.sup.2 to R.sup.

Abstract: Preparation of storage stable, polybutadiene containing, unsaturated polyester resins by heating a mixture containing an unsaturated hydroxyl terminated polybutadiene resin, a saturated anhydride or dibasic acid, an unsaturated anhydride or dibasic acid, a polymerization inhibitor and, optionally, a saturated glycol, while removing water as it is formed, the molar ratio of the saturated anhydride or acid to the unsaturated anhydride or acid being at least equal to 2.

Abstract: An extruder screw having a plurality of plasticating sections sufficient for plasticating polymeric materials of different bulk density.

Abstract: A pregellable adhesive containing several polymers, of which at least one is olefinically unsaturated and the other capable of curing by esterification, prepared in such a way that it cures by two different chemical reaction mechanisms which can be activated successively and catalyzed at least substantially independently of one another.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomers containing ethylene, alpha-olefin, vinyl norbornene elastomeric polymers provide superior cure levels to thermoplastic elastomers containing ethylene, alpha-olefin, diene monomer elastomeric polymers with other dienes than vinyl norbornene. The elastomeric polymers, along with a thermoplastic, curative, and other components will have cure levels in excess of 95 percent. Lower diene incorporation into the polymer combined with lower curative levels yield a fabricated article with improved resistance to compression set and improved heat aging.

Abstract: Multi-component composites containing a linear polyester of an alkyl glycol and an aromatic diacid as one component, rubber as a second component, and a third component which is a compatibilizing polyester (polystyrene copolymer).

Abstract: Polyester/elastomer composites are produced by vulcanizing a polyester which contains aliphatic double bonds in the presence of a vulcanizate comprising:I. 100 parts by weight of a rubber,II. 0 to 300 parts by weight of fillers,III. 1 to 10 parts by weight of peroxidic vulcanization agent,IV. 0.5 to 4 parts by weight of vulcanization activators,V. 0 to 150 parts by weight of plasticizer andVI. 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of a silane of the formulaX--R'--Si(OR.sup.2).sub.3wherein X contains an aliphatic double bond or an epoxide group.

Abstract: An unsaturated polyester resin and low profile additive containing diketo groups.

Abstract: Process for producing composite articles made of polyesters and elastomers. Composite articles made of a thermoplastic polyester and a vulcanizate are to be produced. These articles are obtained by producing the vulcanizate under conventional vulcanization conditions in contact with the hard component by vulcanization of a rubber composition which contains the following components:I. 100 parts by weight of a rubber,II. From 0 to 300 parts by weight of fillers,III. From 1 to 10 parts by weight of peroxidic vulcanization agents,IV. From 0 to 4 parts by weight of vulcanization activators andV. From 0 to 150 parts by weight of plasticizers, wherea) the hard and/or the soft component, as desired, additionally contains from 0.5 to 12 parts by weight of a difunctional or polyfunctional maleimide andb) in the case of the hard component containing no difunctional or polyfunctional maleimide, the rubber possesses carboxyl or acid anhydride groups.A strong composite is obtained by this process.

Abstract: This invention is the polycapped oligomer adduct of a long chain fatty acid with a multi hydroxy functional or multi epoxy functional compound. This polycapped oligomer is useful in resin compositions to enhance the performance of thermoplastic low profile additives which improve the surface quality of molded composites such as automotive body panels.

Abstract: The subject invention provides an improved simulated mineral article which comprises a discrete suspended plastic material and a continuous thermoplastic matrix. The plastic material and the thermoplastic matrix are visually distinguishable and each contains a coupling agent. The subject invention also provides a method of preparing a simulated mineral article which entails preparing a liquid thermoplastic to serve as a matrix and then suspending a plastic material therein. The plastic material is composed of a thermoset plastic made from resin which comprises an acid component having thermoplastic characteristics. The invention also concerns a method of coating a thermoplastic article with a thermoset surface coat which has increased binding affinity toward the article.

Abstract: A curable adhesive composition comprising an unsaturated polyester oligomer (A) of any of the following formulae (I) to (IV), obtained by reacting a compound (a) having a hydroxyl group and/or an amino group, a cyclic acid anhydride (b) and an epoxide (c) having an ethylenically unsaturated group, and an adhesive polymer (B), ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 is a divalent organic moiety having 1 to 40 carbon atoms,R.sub.2 is a divalent organic moiety having 1 to 10 carbon atoms,R.sub.3 is hydrogen or methyl,R.sub.4 is a monovalent organic moiety having 1 to 40 carbon atoms,R.sub.5 is a monovalent organic moiety having 1 to 40 carbon atoms,R.sub.6 is hydrogen or a monovalent organic moiety having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, andn is an integer of 2 or greater.

Abstract: Hydrogenated butadiene polymers having terminal functional groups have minimum viscosity at any molecular weight when the 1,2-addition is between 30% and 70% Hydrogenated butadiene polymers having about two terminal hydroxyl groups per molecule have surprisingly lower viscosities at 30% to 70% 1,2-addition than similar polymers having either higher or lower amounts of 1,2-addition. The polymers are useful in making coatings, sealants, binders, and block copolymers with polyesters, polyamides, and polycarbonates.

Abstract: The present invention concerns electrically conducting polymer blends, processs for production thereof, and fibers and films essentially consisting of electrically conducting polymer blends. According to the invention, the polymer blends comprise matrix polymers and electrically conducting polymer components possessing liquid-crystal properties. In particular, the liquid-crystal polymer components comprise a main chain incorporating conjugated double bonds, the monomer units of the main chain being linked to side chains which, together with the main chain, render the polymer liquid-crystal properties at elevated temperatures. The blends are prepared by melt blending a matrix polymer and a liquid-crystal polymer and by treating the blend thus prepared with a dopant to make the liquid-crystal polymer conducting. The polymer blends can be processed into fibers or films using conventional processing methods of plastics such as die extrusion, injection molding, injection molding, ram molding or film blowing.

Abstract: A curable polyester molding composition incorporating an elastomeric low profile additive dispersed in voided rubbery particle form throughout the composition is used in association with a compatibilizing agent to form a molded thermoset article having very smooth, light reflective, class A surfaces and having a matrix fracture energy which is comparable to articles formed from similar or identical molding compositions which are free of low profile additives. The low profile additive is an epoxidized elastomer or block copolymer having at least one flexible elastomer block and one monovinyl aromatic block. The compatibilizing agent is a copolymer having a diene polymer backbone which is compatible with the elastomer or the flexible diene block of the low profile additive, with constituents which are compatible or reactive with the polyester being grafted or adducted onto the diene polymer backbone.

Abstract: Granite-like plastics useful in all forms of molding and thermoforming are disclosed. The granite-like plastics include a multiplicity of particulates formed of a thermoplastic and thermoset plastic combination which are suspended within a clear or translucent matrix of the same thermoplastic material as the particulates. The particulates are maintained in suspension due to their isopynic density with the matrix. Of particular importance are granite-like acrylics that can be used in place of standard acrylics.

Abstract: Coupling of block base copolymers terminated by a lithium atom of the typical formula S-B-Li, in which S is a monovinylaromatic hydrocarbon block and B is a conjugated diene block, by the use of at least one difunctional deactivating coupling agent and at least one polyfunctional deactivating coupling agent in a molar ratio such that the linear polymer obtained by coupling represents 65 to 95% by weight of the total polymer material obtained by coupling.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials containA) not less than 5% by weight of a polymer component consisting of from 50 to 100% by weight of polyphenylene ethers and from 0 to 50% by weight of a styrene polymer differing from component C),B) not less than 5% by weight of a polyester,C) not less than 0.1% by weight of a copolymer consisting ofC.sub.1) not less than 20% by weight of .alpha.-olefins of 2 to 8 carbon atoms, styrene or substituted styrenes of the general formula I ##STR1## where R and R.sup.1 is alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, hydrogen and/or halogen and n is 0, 1 or 2, or a mixture of these monomers,C.sub.2) not less than 0.5% by weight of a polymerizable monomer containing epoxide groups, and/orC.sub.3) not less than 0.05% by weight of a halobenzyl-containing polymerizable monomer having the structural unit (II) ##STR2## where X is halogen and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms or hydrogen and n is 1, 2 or 3, and/orC.sub.4) not less than 0.

Abstract: Shaped articles such as fibers, films, tapes, rods and the like are fabricated from composites of nonconducting, flexible chain carrier polymers and conductive, conjugated polymers. The shaped, composite articles are electrically conductive and also display excellent mechanical properties, i.e., with respect to tensile strength, elongation at break, and the like. Methods of preparing the novel composite articles are disclosed as well.

Abstract: A method for the formulation and preparation of a heterochromatic paint comprises reacting one or more base mediums containing an anionic cellulose thickener in emulsion with an inorganic salt of a heavy or trivalent metal contained in a reactive medium emulsion. The heterochromatic paint comprises an emulsion containing non-soluble precipitated color particles, and each of the base mediums are of a different color. The inorganic salt is used in an amount sufficient to form dispersed phase reaction products contained in a dispersing phase emulsion and consisting essentially of a non-soluble precipitated color particles. The weight ratio of the dispersed phase to the dispersing phase in the heterochromatic paint is not greater than 0.4:1.

Abstract: A method for the formulation and preparation of a heterochromatic paint comprises reacting one or more base mediums containing an anionic cellulose thickener in emulsion with an inorganic salt of a heavy or trivalent metal contained in a reactive medium emulsion. The heterochromatic paint comprises an emulsion containing non-soluble precipitated color particles, and each of the base mediums are of a different color. The inorganic salt is used in an amount sufficient to form dispersed phase reaction products contained in a dispersing phase emulsion and consisting essentially of non-soluble precipitated color particles. The ratio of the dispersed phase to the dispersing phase in the heterochromatic paint is not greater than 0.4:1.

Abstract: A hardenable unsaturated polyester resin composition contains block copolymers and unsaturated polyester. The block copolymer includes both polyester blocks and a polydiene block as constituent segments.

Abstract: A quickly curable unsaturated polyester composition with high surface quality contains an unsaturated polyester, a vinyl monomer, either an alkane polyol polyacrylate or an alkane polyol polymethylacrylate, a thermoplastic resin, and one or more curing catalysts selected from t-butylperoxy benzoate, t-butylperoxy octoate and 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(benzoilperoxy) hexane. Molding compounds are obtained by impregnating glass fibers with such composition and molded products obtained by curing such molding material have improved surface smoothness.

Abstract: Elastomeric polymers comprising at least one alkali metal atom are modified by incorporating at least one group capable of sterically hindering coupling reactions which frequently occur when functional groups are subsequently incorporated into such polymers. In general, the group capable of sterically hindering coupling reactions may be incorporated by reacting the elastomeric polymer comprising at least one alkali metal atom with a compound containing a group capable of reacting with the elastomeric polymer at one end and at least one pendant group larger than hydrogen at the other. Groups that will react with elastomeric polymers comprising at least one alkali-metal atom are of course, well known, in the art, and include groups containing sulfur, oxygen, nitrogen and the like and ethylenically and acetylenically unsaturated groups. Compounds containing terminal ethylenically unsaturated groups are particularly useful in preparing the modified elastomeric polymers of this invention.

Abstract: Blends based on vinyl-aromatic polymers having high tenacity and impact strength, comprising:a vinyl-aromatic copolymer containing from 2 to 25% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated nitrile and a rubber amount not higher than 15% by weight; anda grafted polymer consisting of an elastomeric core having a transition temperature of the second order lower than 10.degree. C. containing, in the grafted form, chains of vinyl monomers.

Abstract: An imido-modified unsaturated polyester resin composition comprising an imido-modified unsaturated polyester obtainable by reacting an animal or vegetable fat and oil or a fatty acid thereof, an imido alcohol obtainable from a primary amino-alcohol and a polybasic acid anhydride, a polyhydroxy alcohol, and a polybasic acid in such a manner that the imido alcohol is used in an amount of 10 to 60% equivalent amount based on the alcoholic components; and a polymeric monomer.In one of the preferred embodiments, the composition according to the present invention further contains an inorganic filler.According to the present invention, there can be provided resin composition in which the compatibility under heat deterioration when used in enamelled wires has been improved, while maintaining excellent electrical and mechanical properties.

Abstract: A modified unsaturated polyester useful in preparing molded products having improved impact resistance and surface characteristics is prepared as a block copolymer comprising at least one polyester block and an elastomeric block. The modified unsaturated polyester is prepared by reacting an elastomeric polymer having at least one terminal functional group selected from the group consisting of carboxyl groups, hydroxyl groups and mixtures thereof with either a preformed unsaturated polyester, thereby producing the modified unsaturated polyester directly or with monomer useful in preparing an unsaturated polyester and thereafter growing the unsaturated polyester via condensation of additional monomer. The elastomer is, preferably, a block copolymer comprising at least one polymer block containing predominantly monoalkenyl aromatic hydrocarbon monomer and at least one polymer block containing predominantly conjugated diolefin monomer units.

Abstract: A metallic, gold colored composition comprising an olefin polymer, a mica-based gold pigment, a mica-based bronze pigment, carbon black, and optionally, a yellow pigment is provided. Additionally, a process to produce a glossy, metallic, gold colored polyolefin product in a grit blasted mold is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing compound which contains unsaturated polyester resins, crosslinking agents, light initiators, and elasticity-modifying agents as well as, optionally, adjuvants, pigments, and/or dyes. The invention also relates to a method for the production of the sealing compound and to its use on or in building structures.

Abstract: An elastomeric homopolymer or copolymer is reacted with or, in effect, grafted onto an unsaturated polyester and the reaction product or graft polymer may then be used in a thermosetting unsaturated polyester resin composition. The chemical linkage between the elastomeric polymer and the unsaturated polyester is a cyclic structure comprising 6 carbon atoms. The chemical bond is achieved by first treating the elastomeric polymer to incorporate a conjugated diolefin structure and then adding the conjugated diolefin group to an ethylenically unsaturated group in the polyester or a monomeric dienophile. When added to a monomeric dienophile, the polyester is then grafted onto the elastomeric polymer at the site of the monomeric dienophile. The chemical linkage or bonding occurs through a 4+2 Diels Alder addition.

Abstract: Hydrogenated butadiene polymers having terminal functional groups have minimum viscosity at any molecular weight when the 1,2-addition is between 30% and 70% Hydrogenated butadiene polymers having about two terminal hydroxyl groups per molecule have surprisingly lower viscosities at 30% to 70% 1,2-addition than similar polymers having either higher or lower amounts of 1,2-addition. The polymers are useful in making coatings, sealants, binders, and block copolymers with polyesters, polyamides, and polycarbonates.