Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive comprising a blend of at least two components, wherein the first component is at least one pressure-sensitive adhesive and the second component is at least one thermoplastic material, wherein the components form a blended composition having more than one domain and, wherein one domain is substantially continuous (generally, the pressure-sensitive adhesive) and the other domain is substantially fibrillous to schistose (generally, the thermoplastic material). The second component can be (a) at least one thermoplastic elastomer, (b) at least one elastomer with a tackifying resin or (c) at least one elastomer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for creating durable blends of polystyrene and polyolefin. The blends of the present invention have improved mechanical properties evidenced by measurement of impact strength, tensile strength, and elongation at break. Polyolefin is first crosslinked by creating a melt of polyolefin and a small amount of peroxide in a mixer at elevated temperature. The crosslinked polyolefin is then melt-blended with polystyrene at elevated temperature. Finally, a styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer is mixed into the melt. The method of the present invention can be applied to various blend systems of otherwise incompatible polymers provided it contains at least one component and a compatibilizer that are crosslinkable.

Abstract: A foam rubber composition and a method for making same which is foamable to a high degree and a molded product made from the foam rubber composition wherein the compositions has: (A) a low-molecular Ethylene-propylene-5-ethylidene-2-norbornene terpolymer having a Mooney viscosity (ML.sub.1+4 at 100.degree. C.) of 20 to 40, an ethylene/propylene ratio by weight of 65/35 to 50/50, an iodine value of 20 to 30, and a Q value (Mw/Mn) not exceeding 3 as determined by gel permeation chromatography; (B) a high-molecular ethylene-propylene-5-ethylidene-2-norbornene terpolymer having a Mooney viscosity (ML.sub.1+4 at 100.degree. C.) of 100 to 300, an ethylene/propylene ratio by weight of 65/35 to 50/50, an iodine value of 20 to 30 and a Q value (Mw/Mn) of 6 to 10; (C) a vulcanizing system agent containing sulfur as a vulcanizer, and zinc carbamate and sulfenamide as accelerators; and (D) a foaming agent containing N, N'-dinitrosopentamethylenetetramine and urea.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive for multipurpose bookbinding comprising a) from about 35% to about 40% by weight of a styrene-isoprene-styrene bloc copolymer; b) from about 25% to about 50% by weight of at least one compatible tackifying resin; c) from about 5% to about 30% by weight of a synthetic high melt point wax; d) from about 5% to about 30% by weight of a solid benzoate plasticizer; e) up to about 25% of a compatible wax; and f) up to about 15% of a compatible polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions having as the polymeric component a blend of from about 55 to about 85% by weight of a rubber modified polystyrene and from about 45 to about 15% by weight of at least one thermoplastic styrenic block copolymer. The thermoplastic styrenic block copolymer has a styrene content of at least about 70% by weight.

Abstract: There is disclosed an impact resistant polystyrene composition which comprises 5 to 98% by weight of an (a) styrenic polymer having a syndiotactic configuration and 2 to 95% by weight of a (b) styrene/diolefin diblock copolymer, styrene/diolefin/styrene triblock copolymer or styrene/diolefin random compolymer, each having a hydrogenation rate of 70 to 98 mol %, and optionally a (c) rubbery elastomer having an olefinic component or polyolefin, a (d) poly(phenylene ether), etc. The above composition is greatly enhanced in its impact resistance and elongation properties without deterioration of heat resistant stability of color tone, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to gelatinous elastomers, methods for making gelatinous elastomers, methods for using gelatinous elastomers, products made from gelatinous elastomers, and products which include gelatinous elastomers as a component or ingredient. More particular, the invention includes a gelatinous elastomer formed from a combination of a block copolymer of the general configuration A-B-A and a plasticizer. The preferred A-B-A copolymer of the invention is polystyrene-hydrogenated poly(isoprene+butadiene)-polystyrene and the preferred plasticizer is either mineral oil or a combination of mineral oil and resin. Various other components may be included in the preferred recipes according to the invention.

Abstract: Methods for preparing rigid-rod macromonomers having a polyaromatic backbone, solubilizing side groups, and reactive end groups are provided. Such methods include catalytic reductive coupling of substituted 1,4-dihaloaromatic compounds in the presence of an endcapping moiety.

Abstract: Process for airtight and/or moisture-proof packaging of air-sensitive and/or moisture-sensitive materials for the introduction of the packaged materials in a chemical reactor. Described is a process for the airtight and/or moisture-proof packaging of air-sensitive and/or moisture-sensitive materials in a foil and a method for introducing the packaged materials in a reactor, whereby the polymer foil is dissolved in an organic solvent.

Abstract: Oriented gels aliened by controlled stretching during the gel's transition from a heated, extremely viscous, non melting, non flowing state and the cooled solid gel state produces strong gels which are found to have greater tensile strength than gels of the same rigidity which have not been stretched to a selected degree during its heating and cooling histories. Gels which are selectively stretched during its (non melt flowing) heated state and rapidly cooled by flowing air, cold liquid bath or in contact with a cool surface exhibit optical birefringence when viewed under plane-polarized light.

Abstract: A pressure structural or sealant composition comprises (a) from 15 to 95% by weight of a telechelic polymer such as a glycidyl ether-functional telechelic polymer and from 5 to 85% by weight of a heterotelechelic polydiene block polymer wherein at least one of the functonalities is the same as the functionality of the telechelic polymer, such as a heterotelechelic polydiene block polymer with glycidyl ether and another functionality such as olefinic unsaturation or epoxidized olefin; and (b) a dual curing system wherein one curing agent cures the teolechelic polymer and the common functionality on the heterotelechelic polydiene block polymer such as an aliphatic polyamine, and the other curing agent cures the other functionality on the heterotelechelic polydiene block polymer but does not cure under conditions required to cure the telechelic polymer, such as a sulfur-based curing agent when the functionality is olefinic unsaturation or an amino resin when the functionality is epoxidized olefin.

Abstract: A polymeric composition in pellet form comprising a tacky hot melt composition, comprising a) from about 5% by weight to about 90% by weight of a thermoplastic polymer, b) from about 0% by weight to about 65% by weight of a tackifying resin, c) from about 0% to about 50% by weight of a plasticizer, d) up to about 2% by weight of an antioxidant, and a pelletizing aid, wherein the tacky hot melt composition has some minimum amount of tackifier or plasticizer and is a pressure sensitive adhesive having a storage modulus, G', at about 25.degree. C., of less than about 5.times.10.sup.6 dynes/cm.sup.2, and each pellet has a substantially tack-free surface.This invention further discloses a polymeric composition in pellet form suitable for molding articles. The composition comprises a tacky hot melt composition comprising at least one high molecular weight triblock copolymer of the general configuration A-B-A and a plasticizer and a pelletizing aid.

Abstract: A hot melt useful for packaging comprising a) from about 10% to about 40% by weight of a block copolymer; b) up to about 20% of a compatible polymer wherein the total polymer content does not exceed 40% by weight; c) from about 25% to about 60% by weight of at least one tackifying resin; d) from about 5% to about 25% by weight of a compatible plasticizer; and e) from about 10% to about 40% by weight of at least one wax component wherein the viscosity of the hot melt adhesive is less than about 1500 cPs at about 150.degree. C.

Abstract: A low viscosity, low VOC content fumigation adhesive formulation which is comprised ofa) 100 parts by weight (pbw) of a blend of a styrene-diene triblock copolymer, hydrogenated or unhydrogenated, having a weight average molecular weight of 30,000 to 200,000 and a polystyrene content of from 10 to 40% by weight of the polymer, and a styrene-diene diblock copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to 40,000 and a polystyrene content of from 10 to 40% by weight of the polymer, wherein the diblock comprises from 60 to 95% by weight of the polymer blend,b) 75 to 275 parts by weight (pbw) of a tackifying resin which is compatible with the diene blocks, andc) 50 to 200 parts by weight (pbw) of a solvent for the polymer.

Abstract: In a multi-stage process for producing a substantially unvulcanized elastomer composition, a masterbatch is produced by thermomechanical working in a first or other early stage of the multi-stage process. The masterbatch comprises sulfur crosslinkable hydrocarbon elastomer in which is substantially dispersed, particulate fillers, for example carbon black or silicon-treated carbon black, modified carbon black and/or silica and sulfur crosslinking agent effective to crosslink the hydrocarbon elastomer and selected from sulfur donors and sulfur. The filler and sulfur crosslinking agent can be mixed together as a pre-blend prior to being added to the elastomer. The substantially unvulcanized elastomer is then produced in one or more later stages of the multi-stage process, involving further theromechanical working of the masterbatch. A curative additive comprising accelerator, and optionally additional sulfur crosslinking agent, is added and dispersed in the elastomer in the last stage of the multistage process.

Abstract: This invention relates to a removable grade hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive comprising from about 5% to about 30% by weight of the adhesive of a block copolymer having styrene endblocks and ethylene/butylene or ethylene/propylene midblocks and having a coupling efficiency of less than about 65% and a melt index of greater than about 20 grams/10 minutes; from about 10% to about 50% by weight of the adhesive of at least one block copolymer having styrene endblocks and a coupling efficiency from about 65% to about 100%; from about 20% to about 60% by weight of the adhesive of a tackifying resin and from about 10% to about 40% by weight of the adhesive of a liquid plasticizing oil.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive structural or sealant composition comprises (a) from 15 to 95% by weight of a telechelic polymer such as a hydroxyl-functional telechelic polymer and from 5 to 85% by weight of a heterotelechelic polydiene block polymer wherein at least one of the functionalities is the same as the functionality of the telechelic polymer, such as a heterotelechelic polydiene block polymer with hydroxyl and glycidyl ether funciontialities, and (b) a dual curing system wherein one curing agent cures the teolechelic polymer and the common functionality on the heterotelechelic polydiene block polymer such as a polyisocyanate, and the other curing agent cures the other functionality on the heterotelechelic polydiene block polymer at higher temperatures but does not cure under conditions required to cure the telechelic polymer, such as a polycarboxylic acid, polycarboxylic acid anhydride or a catalyst.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive structural adhesive and sealant compositions comprising: (a) a polymer system comprising from 95 to 15 percent by weight of a telechelic polymer and from 5 to 85 percent by weight of a heterotelechelic polymer wherein at least one of the functionalities thereon is the same as the functionality on the telechelic polymer, and (b) a dual curing system wherein one element of the curing system cures the telechelic polymer and the common functionality on the heterotelechelic polymer and the other element cures the functionality on the heterotelechelic polymer but does not cure under the conditions required to cure the telechelic polymer to form a structural adhesive or sealant composition. In a preferred embodiment, the polymer system is comprised of a hydroxyl functional telechelic diol or polyol polymer and the heterotelechelic polymer is a monohydroxylated polydiene polymer which also has epoxidized olefin functionality.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive composition for skin adhesion and bandage applications which comprises (a) 100 parts by weight of a styrene-isoprene-styrene triblock or multiarm copolymer which has a coupling efficiency of 20 to 50%, an overall absolute arm molecular weight of 33,000 to 100,000, a polystyrene content of 18 to 30%, and a polystyrene block weight average molecular weight of 11,000 to 20,000, and (b) from 100 to 400 parts by weight of a styrene-isoprene diblock copolymer which has an overall absolute molecular weight of 20,000 to 40,000, a polystyrene content of 10 to 25%, and a polystyrene block weight average molecular weight of 4000 to 7000.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resin composition comprising (.alpha.) at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of a non-modified cyclic monomer unit-containing polymer and a modified cyclic monomer unit-containing polymer having a number average molecular weight of from 10,000 to 5,000,000, wherein the cyclic monomer unit is derived from a cyclic conjugated diene, and (.beta.) at least one polymer other than the polymer (.alpha.), and wherein the polymer (.alpha.) is present in an amount of at least 1% by weight, based on the total weight of the polymers (.alpha.) and (.beta.). The molecular structure of the polymer (.alpha.) which is contained in the novel resin composition of the present invention and which is selected from a non-modified cyclic monomer unit-containing polymer and a modified cyclic monomer unit-containing polymer, wherein the cyclic monomer unit is derived from a cyclic conjugated diene, can be controlled with large freedom. Therefore by combining the polymer (.alpha.) with a polymer (.beta.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive structural adhesive or sealant composition comprises a) a polymer system containing from 95 to 15 percent by weight of a telechelic polymer such as a polyhydroxylated diene block polymer and from 5 to 85 percent by weight of a heterotelechelic polymer such as an epoxidized monohydroxylated diene block polymer, and b) a dual curing system wherein one element such as a polyisocyanate cures the telechelic polymer at ambient temperature, and the other element such as an amino resin cures the heterotelechelic polymer.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition comprising a propylene polymer component, a styrene-containing elastomer component and talc. The propylene polymer component may be an ethylene-propylene block copolymer, polypropylene resin, a mixture of at least two propylene polymers each having different melt flow rate. The styrene-containing elastomer may be an elastomeric styrene-containing block copolymer represented by the following formula (I) or (II): ##STR1## wherein PS is a polystyrene block, PEB is a poly(ethylene-butene) block and m is an integer of 1 or more. Also, the styrene-containing elastomer may be a mixture of the elastomeric styrene-containing block copolymers having different melt flow rates.

Abstract: This invention relates to an envelope coated with a hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive composition preferably comprising a) from about 10% to about 40% by weight in the adhesive of at least one block copolymer selected from the group consisting of styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymers, styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymers and mixtures thereof wherein the block copolymers comprise from about 15% to about 35% styrene by weight in the copolymer and diblock contents from about 0% to about 90% by weight in the copolymer; and b) from about 60% to about 90% by weight in the adhesive of a modifier selected from the group consisting of solid tackifying resins, liquid tackifying resins, liquid elastomers and mixtures thereof. The invention further relates to an improved oil-free pressure sensitive adhesive that is low in viscosity and provides a destructive bond and resists deformation of high density spun polyolefin materials.

Abstract: A polymeric composition in pellet form comprising a tacky hot melt composition, comprising a) from about 5% by weight to about 90% by weight of a thermoplastic polymer, b) from about 0% by weight to about 65% by weight of a tackifying resin, c) from about 0% to about 50% by weight of a plasticizer, d) up to about 2% by weight of an antioxidant, and a pelletizing aid, wherein the tacky hot melt composition has some minimum amount of tackifier or plasticizer and is a pressure sensitive adhesive having a storage modulus, G', at about 25.degree. C., of less than about 5.times.10.sup.6 dynes/cm.sup.2, and each pellet has a substantially tack-free surface.This invention further discloses a polymeric composition in pellet form suitable for molding articles. The composition comprises a tacky hot melt composition comprising at least one high molecular weight triblock copolymer of the general configuration A-B-A and a plasticizer and a pelletizing aid.

Abstract: Improved polyvinylchloride-free compositions useful for wall and floor coverings comprise an optionally functionalized, ethylenically unsaturated block copolymer of monoalkenyl aromatic hydrocarbon and conjugated alkadiene, or selectively hydrogenated derivative thereof, an ethylene polymer, functionalized polyalkylene, polyisobutylene and particulate filler.

Abstract: The subject invention discloses a pneumatic tire having an outer circumferential tread wherein said tread is a sulfur-cured rubber composition comprised of (a) an isoprene-butadiene diblock rubber, said isoprene-butadiene diblock rubber being comprised of a butadiene block and an isoprene-butadiene block, wherein said butadiene block has a number average molecular weight which is within the range of about 25,000 to about 350,000, wherein said isoprene-butadiene block has a number average molecular weight which is within the range of about 25,000 to about 350,000, wherein said isoprene-butadiene diblock rubber has essentially one glass transition temperature which is within the range of about -100.degree. C. to about -70.degree. C., wherein said isoprene-butadiene diblock polymer has a Mooney ML-4 viscosity at 100.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention herein is curable adhesive and sealant compositions and a non-aqueous solvent free process for producing such compositions which comprise a mono-ol, tackifying resin, and a monohydroxylated epoxidized polydiene polymer which is comprised of at least two polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon monomers wherein at least one is a diene monomer which yields unsaturation suitable for epoxidation and wherein the polymer contains from 0.1 to 7.0 milliequivalents of epoxy per gram of polymer. The process involves mixing the components together with a photoinitiator which is selected from the group consisting of diaryl, especially diaryliodonium, salts characterized by the general formula: ##STR1## where Y is ##STR2## where R is hydrogen, aryl, alkyl, or an alkylhalide; n is an integer of at least 1, Z is I, Cl, or Br, preferably I, and X is a complex metal halide anion or a complex halide anion of a strong protonic acid.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive structural adhesive and sealant compositions comprising: (a) a polymer system comprising from 95 to 15 percent by weight of a telechelic polymer and from 5 to 85 percent by weight of a heterotelechelic polymer wherein at least one of the functionalities thereon is the same as the functionality on the telechelic polymer, and (b) a dual curing system wherein one element of the curing system cures the telechelic polymer and the common functionality on the heterotelechelic polymer and the other element cures the functionality on the heterotelechelic polymer but does not cure under the conditions required to cure the telechelic polymer to form a structural adhesive or sealant composition. In a preferred embodiment, the polymer system is comprised of a hydroxyl functional telechelic diol or polyol polymer and the heterotelechelic polymer is a monohydroxylated polydiene polymer which also has epoxidized olefin functionality.

Abstract: This invention provides sealant compositions which comprise a hydrogenated styrene-butadiene-styrene (SEBS) block copolymer which has an overall weight average molecular weight of from 30,000 to 300,000, a styrene block weight average molecular weight of from 4000 to 35,000, and a vinyl content of at least 45% by weight (% wt), preferably 45 to 90%, and an adhesion promoting resin. For every 100 parts by weight of copolymer, there should be at least 20 parts of adhesion promoting resin.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel pressure sensitive adhesive formed of a liquid and solid rubber which is substantially resin free. Preferably the adhesive is formed of a weight ratio of solid rubber to liquid rubber of about 1:0.5 to about 1:7. When a thermoplastic rubber is used, an endblock associating resin can also be used with the block copolymer solid rubber composition for improving adhesion and hold properties of the composition. A minor amount of tackifier can be added without affecting the improved properties of the present invention. The adhesive can preferably be cross linked with a sulfur, sulfur-bearing agents, peroxide, isocyanate or an aluminum isopropylate composition. These adhesives exhibit improved adhesion in cold weather and oily surface applications and other properties. The pressure sensitive adhesives can be used in health care, industrial and drug delivery systems. The adhesives can be processed by a hot melt process for providing improved ecological benefits.

Abstract: A rubber-reinforced vinyl aromatic (co)polymer comprising a polymeric matrix and a rubber phase dispersed and/or grafted in the polymeric matrix and consisting of a mixture of(i) a diene rubber and(ii) a vinyl aromatic monomer/conjugated 1,3-diene linear block copolymer, said block copolymer having a diene content exceeding 80 wt % and, respectively, a vinyl aromatic monomer content of less than 20 wt %.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesive compositions, comprising(a) a radial multiarmed block copolymer (AB).sub.n X, wherein A is a block predominantly derived from a monovinylaromatic compound, B is a block predominantly derived from butadiene and which optionally has been partially or completely hydrogenated,X is the residue of a multifunctional coupling agent,n is in the range of from 3 to 6,(b) a linear block copolymer AB, the components (a)+(b) being present in an amount of 100 parts by weight,(c) a tackifying resin, which is compatible with the blocks B, in an amount of from 100 to 500 parts by weight,(d) a plasticizer in an amount of from 100 to 300 parts by weight,(e) an antioxidant-UV stabiliser in an amount from 0.

Abstract: Hot-melt adhesive compositions containing high molecular weight linear styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymers or high molecular weight linear styrene-butadiene-styrene copolymers, having little or no residual diblock, and articles made therefrom. The resulting adhesive composition may include solid tackifying and liquid tackifying resins.

Abstract: A hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive comprising a) from about 15% to about 30% by weight of a linear styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene copolymer having a styrene content from about 15% to about 35% by weight and a coupling efficiency of less than about 75%; b) from about 20% to about 50% by weight of a tackifying resin selected from the group consisting of those tackifying resins having a softening point of less than about 100.degree. C.; c) from about 30% to about 50% by weight of a plasticizing oil; and d) up to about 15% of a compatible polymer wherein the total polymer content does not exceed 30% by weight of the adhesive wherein the hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive fails cohesively during use.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive structural adhesive and sealant compositions comprising: (a) a polymer system comprising from 95 to 15 percent by weight of a telechelic polymer and from 5 to 85 percent by weight of a heterotelechelic polymer wherein at least one of the functionalities thereon is the same as the functionality on the telechelic polymer, and (b) a dual curing system wherein one element of the curing system cures the telechelic polymer and the common functionality on the heterotelechelic polymer and the other element cures the functionality on the heterotelechelic polymer but does not cure under the conditions required to cure the telechelic polymer to form a structural adhesive or sealant composition. In a preferred embodiment, the polymer system is comprised of a hydroxyl functional telechelic diol or polyol polymer and the heterotelechelic polymer is a monohydroxylated polydiene polymer which also has epoxidized olefin functionality.

Abstract: The present invention provides a low viscosity, hot melt adhesive composition which is especially suited for use in disposables and is comprised ofa) 100 parts by weight of a blend of i) a styrene-diene triblock copolymer, hydrogenated or unhydrogenated, having a weight average molecular weight of 30,000 to 175,000 and a polystyrene content of from 10 to 40% by weight, and ii) an unhydrogenated styrene-isoprene diblock copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to 30,000 and a polystyrene content of from 10 to 40% by weight, wherein the diblock copolymer comprises from 60 to 95% by weight of the blend, andb) 100 to 275 parts by weight of a tackifying resin which is compatible with the diene blocks.

Abstract: An ethylene-.alpha.-olefin-non-conjugated diene copolymer rubber composition which comprises two kinds of ethylene-.alpha.-olefin-non-conjugated diene copolymers, ?the copolymers (A) and (B)!, copolymer (A) containing ethylidenenorbornene and either dicyclopentadiene or .alpha.,.omega.-diene having 8 to 20 carbon atoms in the main chain as the non-conjugated dienes, copolymer (B) containing ethylidenenorbornene as the non-conjugated diene, the weight ratio of the copolymer (A) to the copolymer (B) being 30/70 to 70/30, wherein the copolymer (A) has a relatively low molecular weight, a specific ethylene/.alpha.-olefin weight ratio and a specific non-conjugated diene content and the copolymer (B) has a relatively high molecular weight and a specific ethylene/.alpha.-olefin weight ratio. Said copolymer rubber composition, when highly foamed, shows no reduction particularly in low tensile stress, and is excellent in shape-retention during cross-linking and foaming, and in compression set and processibility.

Abstract: The invention herein is a solvent free process for producing UV curable adhesive and sealant compositions comprising a monool, tackifying resin, and a monohydroxylated epoxidized polydiene polymer which is comprised of at least two polymerizable ethenically unsaturated hydrocarbon monomers wherein at least one is a diene monomer which yields unsaturation suitable for epoxidation and wherein the polymer contains from 0.1 to 7.0 milliequivalents of epoxy per gram of polymer. The process involves predispersing an insoluble photoinitiator in a component of the formulation with which it is more compatible than with the tackifying resin, and then adding the tackifying resin to the predispersion.

Abstract: The subject invention discloses a pneumatic tire having an outer circumferential tread wherein said tread is a sulfur-cured rubber composition comprised of (a) an isoprene-butadiene diblock rubber, said isoprene-butadiene diblock rubber being comprised of a butadiene block and an isoprene-butadiene block, wherein said butadiene block has a number average molecular weight which is within the range of about 25,000 to about 350,000, wherein said isoprene-butadiene block has a number average molecular weight which is within the range of about 25,000 to about 350,000, wherein said isoprene-butadiene diblock rubber has essentially one glass transition temperature which is within the range of about -100.degree. C. to about -70.degree. C., wherein said isoprene-butadiene diblock polymer has a Mooney ML-4 viscosity at 100.degree. C.

Abstract: A rubber composition suitable for use, for example, a tire and a belt containing a natural and/or polyisoprene rubber, and/or styrene-butadiene copolymer rubber, polybutadiene rubber, and/or an A-B type block copolymer of styrene and butadiene and optionally, a softening agent, a foaming agent, a foaming assistant.

Abstract: Rigid-rod macromonomers, and methods for preparing such macromonomers, having a polyaromatic backbone, solubilizing side groups, and reactive end groups are provided. The macromonomers are chemically incorporated into polymer systems to provide stronger, stiffened polymers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rubber composition which is balanced in wet skid resistance, low-temperature properties and low fuel consumption and which is suitable as a material for all-weather tire. This rubber composition comprises a random copolymer A having a glass transition temperature of -20.degree. C. or higher, a random copolymer B having a glass transition temperature of -50.degree. C. or lower, and a block copolymer C composed of said two copolymers as block units. The copolymers A, B and C can be produced by copolymerizing an aromatic vinyl compound and a conjugated diene using an alkali metal-based catalyst.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for adhering rubber to reinforcing materials which comprises embedding a textile fiber or metal reinforcing material in a vulcanizable rubber composition comprising rubber, a vulcanizing agent, reinforcement, a methylene donor, a methylene acceptor and a maleic anhydride functionalized triblock copolymer having polystyrene endblocks and poly-(ethylene/butylene) midblocks.

Abstract: The invention relates to melt-miscible polyolefin blends, and a process for preparing the melt-miscible blends, of two or more polyolefins. Matching of the segment length of a modifying polyolefin with the segment length of a primary polyolefin, such as polypropylene or an ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer, provides polyolefin blends heretofore unknown to be melt-miscible. A broad range of polyolefin blend compositions, and of polyolefin blends containing other polymers made compatible with the polyolefin blend compositions, are defined, all of the blend compositions having at least one melt-miscible polyolefin phase.

Abstract: Esters or phenol ethers of the formula I or II ##STR1## in which m and n are each an integer from the range from 1 to 6; A.sup.1 is an m-valent hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 30 carbon atoms; or an m-valent hydrocarbon radical having 2 to 30 carbon atoms, which contains the heteroatoms oxygen, nitrogen and/or sulfur and the free valencies of which are located on carbon atoms; and in which A.sup.1, in the case where m=2, additionally is a direct bond;A.sup.2 is an n-valent aromatic or araliphatic hydrocarbon radical having 6 to 30 carbon atoms; or an n-valent aromatic or araliphatic hydrocarbon radical having 5 to 30 carbon atoms, which contains the heteroatoms oxygen, nitrogen and/or sulfur and n free valencies of which are located on those carbon atoms which are a constituent of aromatic rings;R.sup.1 is hydrogen; a hydrocarbon or hydrocarbonoxy radical having 1 to 36 carbon atoms, which is unsubstituted or substituted by --CO--N(R.sup.3).sub.2 or interrupted by --CON(R.sup.3)-- or --N(R.sup.

Abstract: A polystyrene based composition is provided having high impact strength and gloss. The gloss is particularly noted when the resin is molded into plastic articles, especially at relatively cooler temperatures, such as 80.degree. F. to 100.degree. F. The composition contains three resins. The first resin comprises polystyrene and rubber particles smaller than 1.0 micron, such as 0.2 to 0.6 microns. The second resin comprises polystyrene and rubber particles larger than 1.0 micron. The third resin preferably is a block copolymer of styrene and butadiene. Unexpectedly, the third resin improves the gloss achieved by the overall composition.

Abstract: A hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprising a tackified ethylene-propylene rubber modified with a copolymer of a styrene ethylene-propylene block copolymer and/or a styrene ethylene -butylene block is provided. The pressure sensitive adhesive exhibits high cohesive strength and adhesion to polar and apolar surfaces.

Abstract: What is claimed is a coherent, elastomeric, solid, free-standing film comprising an organic phase comprising: (a) one or more block copolymer(s) corresponding to the formula:A--B--X.sub.m --(B--A).sub.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive structural adhesive and sealant compositions comprising: (a) a polymer system comprising from 95 to 15 percent by weight of a telechelic polymer and from 5 to 85 percent by weight of a heterotelechelic polymer wherein at least one of the functionalities thereon is the same as the functionality on the telechelic polymer, and (b) a dual curing system wherein one element of the curing system cures the telechelic polymer and the common functionality on the heterotelechelic polymer and the other element cures the functionality on the heterotelechelic polymer but does not cure under the conditions required to cure the telechelic polymer to form a structural adhesive or sealant composition. In a preferred embodiment, the polymer system is comprised of a hydroxyl functional telechelic diol or polyol polymer and the heterotelechelic polymer is a monohydroxylated polydiene polymer which also has epoxidized olefin functionality.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin of a softening point from 75.degree. to 110.degree. C. having an Mw/Mn of less than 2 as determined by GPC, an aromaticity level of from 15 to 25%, and a melt viscosity in mPa.s at a shear rate of 50 sec.sup.-1 of less than 500 mPa.s, preferably less than 300 mPa.s at 160 .degree. C.