Abstract: A molded or formed product obtained by molding or forming a resin composition comprising (A) at least one vinyl cyclic hydrocarbon polymer selected from the group consisting of hydrogenated products of aromatic vinyl polymers, vinylcyclohexene polymers or hydrogenated products thereof, and vinylcyclohexane polymers, and (B) at least one substance selected from the group consisting of compounding additives incompatible with the polymer, organic compounds having at least one alcoholic hydroxyl group and at least one ether linkage, and organic compounds having at least one alcoholic hydroxyl group and at least one ester linkage, wherein the initial light transmittance (a) of the molded or formed product at an optional wavelength within a range of 400 to 800 nm and the light transmittance (b) of the molded or formed product after the molded or formed product is held for 1,000 hours in an atmosphere of 65° C.

Abstract: A blend comprising a high molecular weight, medium density polyethylene (HMW, MDPE) and a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) is disclosed. The blend comprises from about 20 wt % to about 80 wt % of HMW MDPE. The HMW MDPE has a density from about 0.92 to about 0.944 g/cc, a melt index MI2 from about 0.01 to about 0.5 dg/min, and a melt flow ratio MFR from about 50 to about 300. The blend also comprises about 20 wt % to about 80 wt % of LLDPE. The LLDPE has a density within the range of about 0.90 to about 0.925 g/cc and an MI2 within the range of about 0.50 to about 50 dg/min. The blend provides films with significantly improved toughness and tear strength compared to MDPE or HDPE, and high modulus compared to LLDPE.

Abstract: A process for producing a propylene//propylene/olefin block copolymer, characterized by using as a supported metallocene catalyst a solid product obtained by conducting, in this order, the step (a) of reacting an organic transition metal compound having two crosslinked conjugated &pgr;-electron ligands with an aluminoxane in an inert solvent, the step (b) of contacting the reaction product obtained in the step (a) with a finely particulate inorganic support in the presence of an inert solvent at 85 to 150° C., and the step (c) of washing the slurry containing a solid product yielded in the step (b) with an aliphatic hydrocarbon at least twice at −50 to 50° C.; and a propylene//propylene/olefin block copolymer produced by said process.

Abstract: A relatively small amount of a plasticizer having an SP value of at least 8.8 and a molecular weight of at most 550 is added to blend rubber of NBR-PVC in which NBR has an AN content of from 43 to 50% by weight. The fuel impermeability and the low-temperature flexibility of the resulting rubber composition are improved to be comparable to those of FKM, and the amount of the plasticizer and its reaction product to be released from the rubber composition in fuel is reduced. Adding a controlled amount of carbon black to the rubber composition makes the composition have favorable electroconductivity. The rubber composition is formed into hoses or electroconductive hoses of low fuel permeation.

Abstract: An emulsion or suspension polymer comprising a vinyl chloride polymeric core and an acrylic ester-acrylonitrile polymeric shell is disclosed. The emulsion polymer is preferably prepared using a two-stage process. In the first stage, a vinyl chloride monomer is polymerized or copolymerized to form a first phase of a polymeric hard core having a relatively high chlorine content. In a second stage, the soft acrylic ester—acrylonitrile copolymer is made in situ in a reaction mixture comprising the first phase. The product provides both flame retardancy and low MFFT, and is useful in a variety of coating and binding applications.

Abstract: Compositions comprising at least one fluorinated polymer comprising vinylidene fluoride units and at least one nitrile rubber exhibit good mechanical and thermomechanical properties as well as good chemical resistance, in particular good impermeability to hydrocarbons. These compositions are beneficially used in the manufacture of components having at least two layers such as films, pipes, tubes or laminates.

Abstract: A polymer processing aid composition, a melt processable polymer composition that uses the polymer processing aid, and a method of improving the melt processability of a thermoplastic polymer are provided. The polymer processing aid composition comprises a multimodal fluoropolymer that preferably comprises interpolymerized units derived from an ethylenically unsaturated fluoromonomer tetrafluoroethylene and at least one ethylenically copolymerizable alpha-olefin monomer.

Abstract: Block chlorinated polyolefins are disclosed as performance enhancer of high rubber graft copolymers or chlorinated polyethylenes impact modifier in PVC and/or CPVC resins. The block chlorinated polyolefins (e.g. block chlorinated polyethylene) provide good dispersion of the impact modifier particles in the matrix and better adhesion between the impact modifier and the PVC and/or CPVC interface, providing better physical properties such as impact strength as measured by Notched Izod than did the randomly chlorinated polyolefins, often used as processing aids and as impact modifiers in PVC or CPVC. The differences in properties achieved with block chlorinated polyolefins versus randomly chlorinated polyolefins are attributed to the individual blocks of the blocky polyolefin being compatible with either the impact modifier or the PVC/CPVC resulting in better adhesion between phases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable polymer composition comprising a first polymer and a second polymer, which second polymer is not compatible with the first polymer, and an amount of a copolymer comprising at least one block of a polyalkadiene and at least one block of random poly(aromatic vinyl-acrylonitrile), and in which the ratio of the block copolymer to the total polymer composition is between 1:500 and 1:50. Besides, the invention relates to the use of the above block copolymer as compatibilizer and/or as modifier for the mechanical properties of polymer compositions.

Abstract: This invention is based upon the discovery that cyclized polyisoprene polymers can be incorporated into tire tread compounds to improve traction, treadwear, and resistance to tear. It is further based upon the discovery that cyclized polyisoprene polymers can be blended with halobutyl rubber and/or natural rubber and can be utilized in tire innerliner formulations. The present invention more specifically discloses a tire which is comprised of a generally toroidal-shaped carcass with an outer circumferential tread, two spaced beads, at least one ply extending from bead to bead and sidewalls extending radially from and connecting said tread to said beads, wherein said tread is adapted to be ground-contacting, and wherein said tread is comprised of a sulfur cured rubber composition which is comprised of about 5 phr to about 50 phr of cyclized polyisoprene and about 50 phr to about 95 phr of at least one other rubbery polymer.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprising a nitrile rubber (a) having a bound unsaturated nitrile content of 43-60% by weight and a polymer Mooney viscosity (ML1+4, 100°) of 95-140 and a vinyl chloride resin (b).

Abstract: Gel-type copolymer beads are described which are useful as ion exchange resins such as those used in the treatment of power plant condensate water. The subject copolymer beads possess an interpenetrating polymer network of at least two polymer components including: (i) a first polymer component derived from a first monomer mixture comprising a first monovinylidene monomer having a styrenic content less than about 50 molar percent and (ii) a second polymer component derived from a second monomer mixture comprising: a second monovinylidene monomer having a styrenic content greater than about 50 molar percent and a second crosslinking agent. The ratio of the molar percent crosslinking agent of the first polymer component to the second polymer component is less than about 0.7. Methods for making the subject beads and methods for their use as ion exchange resins for treating aqueous solutions are also provided.

Abstract: Blocky chlorinated polyolefins are disclosed as compatibilizers of PVC and/or CPVC resins with polyolefin elastomers. The blocky chlorinated polyolefins facilitate the dispersion of the elastomers as a dispersed phase with the proper size for impact modification of the PVC and/or CPVC. The blocky chlorinated polyolefin provides better adhesion between the elastomer and the PVC and/or CPVC providing better physical properties such as impact strength as measured by Notched Izod and variable height impact testing (VHIT) than did the randomly chlorinated polyolefins, often used as processing aids and as impact modifiers in PVC or CPVC. The differences in properties achieved with blocky chlorinated polyolefins versus randomly chlorinated polyolefins are attributed to the individual blocks of the blocky polyolefin being compatible (and/or co-crystalizable) with either the polyolefin elastomer or the PVC/CPVC resulting in better adhesion between phases.

Abstract: Melt processible thermoplastic compositions and method for making them are described, these compositions comprising a thermoplastic polymer resin matrix selected from the group consisting of thermoplastic polyurethanes, polyvinyl chlorides, styrenics, engineering thermoplastics, and polyolefins, at least about 25 percent (by weight based on the total composition) of an elastomeric impact modifier dispersed as discrete particles in the thermoplastic matrix (a); and at least about 10 percent (by weight based on the total composition) of at least one homogeneous linear or substantially linear ethylene polymer dispersed as discrete particles in at least the impact modifier (b), the ethylene polymer having a molecular weight distribution less than 3.5 and a density of at least 0.04 g/cm.sup.3 higher than the density of the impact modifier component (b), wherein the elastic modulus of the thermoplastic component (a) is at least 200 times greater than the elastic modulus of the impact modifier component (b).

Abstract: A chlorinated vinyl chloride resin composition, which is suitably used for the production of extruded pipes, containing a chlorinated vinyl chloride resin which has a polymerization degree of from 600 to 1500 prior to chlorination and a chlorination degree of from 62 to 70 wt. %, methyl methacrylate-butadiene-styrene copolymer particles having a butadiene content of less than 60 wt. % and a styrene content of larger than 30 wt. % in the whole particles, and a chlorinated polyethylene having a chlorine content of from 10 to 50 wt. %, in which the methyl methacrylate-butadiene-styrene copolymer particles have an average dispersed particle size of 2,000 angstroms or less in an extruded pipe produced from the composition.

Abstract: An extrudable vinylidene chloride composition is useful in packaging films where controlled CO.sub.2 and O.sub.2 transmission rates benefit the packaging of products such as gassing cheese. The composition, and film made therefrom, comprises 100 parts by weight of at least one vinylidene chloride copolymer; between 4 and 15 parts by weight of a plasticizer; and between 4 and 15 parts by weight of an acrylate/styrene copolymer; wherein the total amount of plasticizer and acrylate/styrene copolymer comprises at least 9 parts by weight.

Abstract: A polystyrene-based resin composition, comprising (A) a styrene-based resin with a mainly syndiotactic configuration, (B) a polyolefin, and (C) rubber polymer particles as main components, exhibits excellent heat resistance and impact resistance.

Abstract: A sound insulating membrane and processes for forming, particularly well suited for use in floor, ceiling and wall constructions. The membrane comprises at least one backing layer in contact with a layer of nonfoam polymeric material. The polymeric material has an elongation factor of about 500% to about 900% and a Shore A hardness of from about 65 to about 80 points, 5 seconds. In a preferred embodiment, the polymeric material comprises 40-70% chlorinated polyethylene, 20-30% ethylene vinyl acetate, and up to 10% polyvinyl chloride. Floor, ceiling and wall constructions and related methods utilizing the sound insulating membranes are also disclosed.

Abstract: The rigid vinyl chloride resin composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a vinyl chloride resin having an average degree of polymerization of 350 to 600, 5 to 30 parts by weight of an impact-resistant improver, and 5 to 20 parts by weight of an acrylonitrile-styrene copolymer having a weight ratio acrylonitrile and styrene of 1/99 to 9/91. This composition has good impact strength and fluidity.

Abstract: The compositions based on copolymers of vinylidene fluoride and of ethylenically unsaturated fluorine-containing comonomers, containing at least 75% by weight of vinylidene fluoride include polyvinyl chloride and an effective quantity of a methacrylic polymer (producing compatibility). These compositions exhibit in particular improved dielectric properties, which makes them particularly advantageous for sheathing electrical cables.

Abstract: A composition amenable to injection molding and extrusion comprises a syndiotactic styrene resin, a thermoplastic resin such as a polyolefin and an inorganic filler optionally contains a rubber.

Abstract: A tearable film having excellent tear properties contains a dispersed phase and a continuous phase, with said film formed from a composition containing a styrenic polymer, an olefinic polymer, and a compatibilizer wherein the compatibilizer is selected from the group consisting of hydrogenated or modified copolymer of styrene and conjugated diene, olefinic copolymer having a cyclic olefin unit, and chlorinated polyolefin. The film composition is subjected, without stretching, to T-die molding or inflation molding to provide a tearable film. In the continuous phase of the film, said dispersed phase having an average aspect ratio of 3 or more and/or a thickness of 1 .mu.m or less is dispersed in layers. The ratio of the continuous phase to the dispersed phase is 35-98:2-65 (% by weight). In the film, the tearing maximum torque is 60 g.multidot.cm/.mu.m or less and the tearing maximum tensile force is 10 g/.mu.m or less, and the film can be torn straightly at least in one direction.

Abstract: A composition comprises (A) a syndiotactic styrene-based resin and (C) rubber polymer particles such as graft copolymers, butadiene or isoprene block copolymers optionally hydrogenated and/or modified with maleic anhydride, and other rubbers, and, optionally, (B) a thermoplastic resin such as a polycarbonate, and/or (D) a filler such as glass fibers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the making a polyvinylchloride/acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber blend by a) coating a polyvinylchloride resin with a stabilizer to form a precoated PVC; b) blending said precoated PVC with one or more acrylonitrile-butadiene rubbers to form a prestabilized NBR/PVC blend; and c) applying heat and pressure to intimately blend said prestabilized NBR/PVC blend into a fluxed NBR/PVC blend. Another aspect is a novel polyvinylchloride/acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber blend having a stabilizer homogeneously and uniformly distributed throughout the microscopic polyvinylchloride domains.

Abstract: Plastisol adhesion promoters of amidoamines, imidoamines, and esteramines are prepared from copolymers of monounsaturated carboxylic acids, or their derivatives, ethylenically unsaturated compounds, in particular .alpha.-olefins, and polyamines.

Abstract: An anti-static resinous composition with permanent anti-static property is provided. The anti-static resinous composition comprises from 5 to 50 percent by weight of hydrophilic copolymer and from 50 to 95 percent by weight of thermoplastic. The hydrophilic copolymer is formed by self-emulsion polymerization. The monomer mixture used in the reaction comprises from 10 to 70 percent by weight of vinyl or propenyl macromonomer containing a polyethylene oxide chain and from 30 to 90 percent by weight of ordinary vinyl monomer. The thermoplastic is compatible with the hydrophilic copolymer. The resultant resinous composition has permanent anti-static properties.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to polymeric compositions capable of providing enhanced crosslinking efficiency, to single and multilayer films having the subject composition contained within at least one layer of said film, to a method of treating said film to provide enhanced crosslink within said at least one layer of the film and to the resultant cross-linked film product as well as articles made from said cross-linked film product.

Abstract: Filled compositions having good low temperature impact performance made from a thermoplastic (e.g., a polyolefin such as polypropylene) and either at least one linear ethylene/C.sub.5 -C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin or at least one substantially linear ethylene/C.sub.3 -C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin polymer are disclosed. The compositions are easily molded and have particular utility in making automotive facia, parts and other household articles.

Abstract: Compounded polymeric compositions containing processed paint sludge putty as a replacement for polymeric components are provided. The paint sludge comprises from about 5 to 90% by weight of the total compounded polymeric composition and may be decatalyzed so that it contains uncured polymer for use in a variety of compositions including pressure sensitive sealants, caulking sealants, automotive sealants, polyvinyl chloride plastics, rubbers and asphalt cement coatings.

Abstract: A laminate of vulcanizable rubber composition layers, which comprises (i) a vulcanizable fluororubber composition layer comprising a fluororubber and a metal oxide and (ii) a vulcanizable nitrile rubber composition layer consisting essentially of a nitrile rubber, an organic phosphonium salt of the following formula (1), an organic peroxide crosslinking system, and an organic basic vulcanization accelerator: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrocarbyl, and no more than three thereof may be amino or fluoroalkyl; and R.sub.5 is hydrogen or alkyl. A vulcanized laminate made of the vulcanizable rubber composition layers is useful for a fuel hose or a diaphragm.

Abstract: Compositions having good low temperature impact performance made from a thermoplastic (e.g., a polyolefin such as polypropylene) and either at least one linear ethylene/C.sub.5 -C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin or at least one substantially linear ethylene/C.sub.3 -C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin polymer are disclosed. The compositions are easily molded and have particular utility in making automotive facia, parts and other household articles.

Abstract: A method for particles agglomeration and enlargement of a diene type polymer rubber latex, which comprises subjecting a diene type polymer rubber latex produced by emulsion polymerization, to particles agglomeration and enlargement to obtain a particles-enlarged diene type polymer rubber latex (A), wherein the particles enlargement is allowed to take place by agglomeration based mainly on Brownian coagulation; a graft copolymer (B) of a particles-enlarged diene type polymer rubber latex (A) obtained by the above method; and a thermoplastic resin composition comprising said graft copolymer (B).

Abstract: The impact resistance of PVC compounds has been shown to be improved by blending with a polybutene polymer. Enhanced thermal stability was also unexpectedly improved with the addition of the polybutene polymer.

Abstract: An extrudable vinylidene chloride composition is useful in packaging films where controlled CO.sub.2 and O.sub.2 transmission rates benefit the packaging of products such as gassing cheese. The composition, and film made therefrom, comprises 100 parts by weight of at least one vinylidene chloride copolymer; between 4 and 15 parts by weight of a plasticizer; and between 4 and 15 parts by weight of an acrylate/styrene copolymer; wherein the total amount of plasticizer and acrylate/styrene copolymer comprises at least 9 parts by weight.

Abstract: An saturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer obtained by copolymerizing acrylonitrile with butadiene in the presence of a free radical initiator and an alkylthiol compound as a molecular weight modifier. A part of the monomers is incorporated in a monomer charge before polymerization, and the remainder thereof is added in a polymerization mixture during polymerization. The alkylthiol compound has 12 to 16 carbon atoms, which include at least three tertiary carbon atoms, and further has a sulfur atom directly bound to at least one of the tertiary carbon atoms. The copolymer has a Mooney viscosity of 15 to 450 and a bound nitrile content of 10 to 60% by weight. The breadth (.DELTA.AN) of compositional distribution of the unsaturated nitrile in the copolymer is 3 to 20. The copolymer is used in combination with a sulfur-containing vulcanizer.

Abstract: Compositions having good low temperature impact performance made from a thermoplastic (e.g., a polyolefin such as polypropylene) and either at least one linear ethylene/C.sub.5 -C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin or at least one substantially linear ethylene/C.sub.3 -C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin polymer are disclosed. The compositions are easily molded and have particular utility in making automotive facia, parts and other household articles.

Abstract: Compositions having good low temperature impact performance made from a thermoplastic (e.g., a polyolefin such as polypropylene) and either at least one linear ethylene/C.sub.5 -C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin or at least one substantially linear ethylene/C.sub.3 -C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin polymer are disclosed. The compositions are easily molded and have particular utility in making automotive facia, parts and other household articles.

Abstract: An extrudable vinylidene chloride composition is useful in packaging films where good thermal stability during processing, and oxygen barrier properties in the finished film are desirable. The composition, and film made therefrom, comprises 100 parts by weight of an extrudable vinylidene chloride copolymer; at least 0.1 parts by weight of an acid acceptor such as tetrasodium pyrophosphate; and between 1 and 10 parts by weight of a dienophile such as ethylene/butyl acrylate/maleic anhydride terpolymer. A polymeric lubricating agent can optionally be included in the composition and film. A film comprising a sealant layer; first and second intermediate layers comprising a material selected from polyamide, polyester, and ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer; a barrier layer comprising vinylidene chloride copolymer; and an abuse layer is also disclosed.

Abstract: Batch inclusion packages made from films and film structures are disclosed. The films and film structures have at least one layer of at least one substantially linear ethylene/.alpha.-olefin polymer. The batch inclusion packages are useful in wrapping or containing various materials, such as carbon black, titanium dioxide, and rubber compounding ingredients.

Abstract: Blends of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride and chlorinated polyethylene and methods for preparing extruded profiles such as a window spacer, a glazing bead, a window lineal, and a track for lighting, having smooth surface characteristics are disclosed. The blends comprise 100 weight parts CPVC containing from 62% to 72% chlorine, preferably 65% to 71% chlorine and from 10 to 30 weight parts, preferably 15 to 25 parts of chlorinated polyethylene containing from 25 to 45% chlorine and extruding the blend. The preferred embodiments of the invention are further defined by a particular combination for the chlorine content of CPVC, the real weight average molecular weight of CPE (M.sub.w) and polydispersity (M.sub.w /M.sub.n), defined as the ratio of the weight average to number average molecular weight, and extrusion shear rate.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising plasticizer, first organic polymeric material fused or fusible in the plasticizer and second polymeric material not fusible in the plasticizer, said second polymeric material having a softening point temperature less than about the fusion temperature of the first polymeric material in the plasticizer. The first polymeric material preferably comprises vinyl resin and the second polymeric material preferably comprises acrylate polymers in particulate form. Also disclosed are methods for producing surface coverings comprising converting the liquid plastisols of the present invention to solid compositions under time and temperature conditions sufficient to enable softening, and preferably substantial softening and swelling, of the second polymeric material prior to fusion of the liquid composition.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprising an ethylene-vinyl chloride polymer containing at least 40% by weight of the polymer of vinyl-acetate to serve as a permanent pressure-sensitive adhesive for bonding front materials to plasticizer vinyl and other substrates.

Abstract: Blends of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride and chlorinated polyethylene and methods for preparing extruded profiles such as a window spacer, a glazing bead, a window lineal, and a track for lighting, having smooth surface characteristics are disclosed. The blends comprise 100 weight parts CPVC containing from 62% to 72% chlorine, preferably 65% to 71% chlorine and from 10 to 30 weight parts, preferably 15 to 25 parts of chlorinated polyethylene containing from 25 to 45% chlorine and extruding the blend. The preferred embodiments of the invention are further defined by a particular combination for the chlorine content of CPVC, the real weight average molecular weight of CPE (M.sub.w) and polydispersity (M.sub.w /M.sub.n), defined as the ratio of the weight average to number average molecular weight, and extrusion shear rate.

Abstract: Extended flexible life laminates such as credit cards have at least one core layer and generally on each side thereof at least one overlayer. The core layer composition comprises polyvinyl chloride, a copolymer derived from vinyl chloride and vinyl ester monomers, at least one acrylic resin polymer, as well as a copolymer derived from ethylene and vinyl acetate monomers. Desirably, at least one side of the core layer is corona treated in order to improve ink adhesion thereto. The overlay composition is similar but generally is transparent. After the core layer and the overlayers are laminated together, the credit card can be embossed with pertinent information such as name, expiration date, credit card number, and the like. The laminated credit card can optionally but desirably contain a magnetic strip on the overlayer or a microchip therein. The laminates of the present invention generally have increased flex life, improved ultra violet light resistance, and low melting points.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer powder composition for powder molding, comprising 100 parts by weight of the following thermoplastic elastomer powder (A) and 0.05 to 20 parts by weight of a fine powder having an average particle diameter of 30 .mu.m or less:(A) (i) a powder of a thermoplastic elastomer comprising a composition composed of an ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer rubber and a polyolefin resin or (ii) a powder of a thermoplastic elastomer comprising a partially crosslinked composition composed of an ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer rubber and a polyolefin resin, the thermoplastic elastomer powder having a complex dynamic viscosity .eta.*(1), as measured at a frequency of 1 radian/sec and at 250.degree. C., of 1.5.times.10.sup.5 poise or less and a Newtonian viscosity index n, calculated from the following formula by using the above-mentioned complex dynamic viscosity .eta.*(1) and the complex dynamic viscosity .eta.*(100) measured at a frequency of 100 radian/sec of 0.67 or less:n=(log.eta.*(1)-log.eta.

Abstract: Filled compositions having good low temperature impact performance made from a thermoplastic (e.g., a polyolefin such as polypropylene) and either at least one linear ethylene/C.sub.5 -C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin or at least one substantially linear ethylene/C.sub.3 -C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin polymer are disclosed. The compositions are easily molded and have particular utility in making automotive facia, parts and other household articles.

Abstract: Polymers containing a high percentage of vinyl alcohol units may be blended with copolymers of alkyl methacrylates and unsaturated organic acids and processed into sheet, film, fiber and other objects which exhibit an useful balance of barrier and strength properties.

Abstract: Extended flexible life laminates such as credit cards have at least one core layer and generally on each side thereof at least one overlayer. The core layer composition comprises polyvinyl chloride, a copolymer derived from vinyl chloride and vinyl ester monomers, at least one acrylic resin polymer, as well as a copolymer derived from ethylene and vinyl acetate monomers. Desirably, at least one side of the core layer is corona treated in order to improve ink adhesion thereto. The overlay composition is similar but generally is transparent. After the core layer and the overlayers are laminated together, the credit card can be embossed with pertinent information such as name, expiration date, credit card number, and the like. The laminated credit card can optionally but desirably contain a magnetic strip on the overlayer or a microchip therein. The laminates of the present invention generally have increased flex life, improved ultra violet light resistance, and low melting points.

Abstract: An antistatic nonflammable resin composition comprising: (A) 30 to about 80 weight percent a styrene resin; (B) 70 to about 20 weight percent of a vinyl chloride resin; (C) 0.5 to about 5 weight parts based on (A)+(B) of at least one antistatic agent selected from the group consisting of alkyl sulfonates and alkyl benzene sulfonates; and (D) 0.1 to about 5 weight parts based on (A)+(B) of at least one organic tin stabilizer containing sulfur. Molded articles from said composition possess a good appearance, excellent antistatic property and dust-repellency on the surface thereof.

Abstract: A heat seamable flame retardant sheet material for roofing prepared from an uncured polymeric composition of matter which comprises 100 parts by weight of a polymer blend comprising from about 50 to 90 parts by weight of halogenated polyolefins having up to about 2 percent by weight crystallinity, which polyolefins are prepared from monomers having at least 2 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof and from about 10 to 50 parts by weight of a highly crystalline thermoplasticity promoter selected from the group consisting of polymeric olefins prepared from monomers consisting of at least two carbon atoms; from about 50 to 250 parts by weight of a filler selected from the group consisting of reinforcing and non-reinforcing materials and mixtures thereof per 100 parts of the polymer blend; from about 20 to 105 parts by weight of a processing material and mixtures thereof, per 100 parts of the polymer blend; and from about 15 to 90 parts by weight of an additive selected from the group consisting of flame retardant ma