Abstract: A process is provided for preparing a terminally functionalized polymer from a living polymer obtained by anionic polymerization of a diene monomer or mixture of a diene monomer and a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon monomer which comprises reacting the living polymer with a compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, dialkylaminoaryl, aralkyl, and aprotic O, N and S- containing alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl and aralkyl groups; wherein R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, dialkylaminoaryl, aralkyl, and aprotic O, N and S- containing alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl and aralkyl groups; with the proviso that at least one of the R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 groups must be a dialkylaminoaryl group and that not all of the R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 groups can be aryl groups.

Abstract: A method for incorporating metal salts of .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids into polymers and improving the cured physical properties of vulcanizable rubber compositions based on such polymers. The method includes the steps of preparing a polymer cement in a suitable organic solvent, forming a suspension of the metal salt of an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid in a suitable aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent miscible with the organic solvent, mixing the polymer cement and the suspension together and thereafter removing the solvents to provide the metal salt uniformly dispersed within the polymer.

Abstract: Solid golf balls are produced by the method comprising the steps of preparing a polymer cement in a suitable organic solvent, forming a suspension of the metal salt of an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid in a suitable aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent miscible with the organic solvent, mixing the polymer cement and the suspension together, removing the solvents to provide the metal salt uniformly dispersed within the polymer, and thereafter manufacturing a solid golf ball therefrom. Solid golf balls comprise a vulcanizable rubber and from about 5 to 100 parts by weight of a reinforcing filler comprising a metal salt of an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, per 100 parts of the vulcanizable rubber. When the metal salts are incorporated via solution masterbatching, the resulting golf balls have improved physical properties.

Abstract: A polymer composition for use in making thermoformed products which comprises a blend of: (1) 20 to 75% by weight of a polyvinylaromatic resin, (2) 20 to 75% by weight of S.sub.1 -(B/S.sub.2).sub.n type block copolymer wherein S.sub.1 and S.sub.2 are vinylaromatic block polymers, B is a diene block polymer, (B/S.sub.2) represents a tapered or non-tapered block copolymer and the S.sub.1 block is 5 to 20% by weight of the block copolymer, (S.sub.1 +S.sub.2) is 65 to 95% by weight of the block copolymer, and the total block styrene content of the block copolymer ranges between 35 and 80% by weight, and (3) 0.5 to 10% by weight a diene-vinylaromatic block copolymer (B'-S') containing 10-60% by weight of the vinylaromatic polymer block.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing a terminally functionalized polymer from a living polymer obtained by anionic polymerization of a diene monomer or mixture of a diene monomer and a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon monomer which comprises reacting the living polymer with a compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, dialkylaminoaryl, aralkyl, and aprotic O, N and S- containing alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl and aralkyl groups; wherein R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, dialkylaminoaryl, aralkyl, and aprotic O, N and S- containing alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl and aralkyl groups; with the proviso that at least one of the R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 groups must be a dialkylaminoaryl group and that not all of the R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 groups can be aryl groups.

Abstract: A method for the melt reaction of polyesters, particularly polyethylene terephthalate, with an endcapping agent which reacts with terminal carboxyl groups of the polyester. The endcapping agents are selected from the group consisting of eneamines and Schiff bases.

Abstract: A method for the melt reaction of polyesters, particularly polyethylene terephthalate, with an endcapping agent which reacts with terminal carboxyl groups of the polyester. The endcapping agents are selected from the group consisting of dialkyloxylates and tetraalkylureas.

Abstract: A bituminous composition comprising a blend of bitumen, a polyolefin and a thermoplastic elastomer containing at least two polymer blocks wherein one of said polymer blocks is a crystalline polymer block and one of said polymer blocks is an amorphous polymer block is provided.The bituminous compositions of the invention have excellent low temperature flexibility and high temperature creep resistance properties and are particularly useful as a roof coating or waterproofing material or a road paving material.

Abstract: Sidewalls (12,13) for pneumatic tires (10) having a greater stiffness improve handling and performance of the tire. The sidewalls comprise a rubber, selected from the group consisting of natural rubber, synthetic rubber and blends thereof, and from about 20 to 80 parts of a rubber compatible additive, per 100 parts of rubber capable of imparting a tensile modulus of from about 30 to 200 MPa at 10 percent elongation. Pneumatic tires provided with such sidewalls are improved and exhibit higher cornering force coefficients. A method for improving the handling characteristics of pneumatic tires includes the step of applying sidewalls to the tire carcass during building, having a tensile modulus of from about 30 to 200 MPa at 10 percent elongation.

Abstract: Elastomer compositions which are particularly adapted for forming tire treads having low rolling resistance and good wet and dry grip traction comprise an elastomer having a Tg of -60.degree. C. or higher and low viscosity aromatic oil. Especially useful aromatic oils are those having a Saybolt Universal viscosity at 100.degree. F. of from about 50 to about 2500 SUS.

Abstract: A continuous process as disclosed which produces a clear, high impact block copolymer having a vinyl aryl monomer content of at least 70 percent of the block copolymer. This continuous process involves the continuous preparation of a multiblock copolymer which comprises the alternate feeding of monomer streams to a reaction zone wherein a product stream is withdrawn from the polymerization system at the same rate as the total rate of the feed streams.

Abstract: A bituminous composition comprising a blend of bitumen and a thermoplastic elastomer containing at least two polymer blocks wherein one of said polymer blocks is a crystalline polymer block and one of said polymer blocks is an amorphous polymer block, is provided.The bituminous composition has particular application as a roof coating or waterproofing material or road paving material.

Abstract: EPDM roof sheeting is prepared by ionizing radiation curing of a sheet calendered from 100 parts uncured EPDM elastomer, 40-150 parts carbon black, 30-100 parts process oil and an ionizing radiation crosslinking promoter. Preferably, the promoter is dicumyl peroxide, .alpha.,.alpha.'bis (t-butylperoxy) diisopropylbenzene, liquid high vinyl 1,2-polybutadiene resin or ethylene glycol dimethacrylate and an average dose of ionizing radiation of about 15 to about 35 megarads is used to produce sheeting meeting RMA (Rubber Manufacturers Association) Roofing Council tensile strength and elongation requirements for non-reinforced black EPDM rubber sheeting used in roofing applications.

Abstract: A roofing composition comprising a blend of a thermoplastic elastomer containing at least two polymer blocks wherein one of said polymer blocks is a crystalline polymer block and one of said polymer blocks is an amorphous polymer block, and a vulcanizable elastomer selected from the group consisting of EPDM, butyl, neutralized sulfonated EPDM, neutralized sulfonated butyl and mixtures thereof. The roofing compositions have particular application as roofing membranes (i.e. roof sheeting) or roof flashing materials.

Abstract: Vulcanizable elastomeric roof sheeting or flashing compositions comprising a vulcanizable elastomer, a metallurgical carbon and a vulcanizing agent are provided. The compositions may additionally contain conventional thermal or furnace type carbon blacks and other conventional rubber chemical additives. The compositions while lower in cost than elastomeric roof sheeting or flashing compositions containing conventional carbon blacks exhibit comparable physical properties in most instances.

Abstract: Cured rubber compositions having modulii at 10% elongation of from about 50 MPa to about 200 MPa are prepared by curing, curable rubber compositions comprising: (a) 100 parts by weight of a rubber selected from the group consisting of natural rubber, nitrile rubber, neoprene and blends thereof; (b) from about 50 to about 100 parts by weight of a metal dimethacrylate selected from the group consisting of zinc dimethacrylate and magnesium dimethacrylate and (c) from about 1.0 to about 6.0 parts by weight of a peroxide curing agent; at temperatures ranging from about 140.degree. to about 180.degree. C. for time periods ranging from about 10 to about 45 minutes. The curable rubber compositions may optionally and in some instances preferably contain from about 0.1 to about 2.0 parts by weight of a co-curing agent.Cured rubber compositions of the invention may be utilized in various applications including for example conveyor belts and tire compounds.

Abstract: A process for the rapid bulk polymerization of polybutadiene/nylon-6 block copolymers comprises the steps of preparing a mixture comprising from about 100 to about 50 parts by weight of a low molecular weight polybutadiene terminated by an isocyanate or isothiocyanate and end-capped with caprolactam providing a stable imide type terminated polymer, with from about 0 to about 50 parts by weight of a dry non-cold flowing rubber neutralized with caprolactam, charging the polymer mixture without hydrolyzing the end-capped polybutadiene to a reaction vessel with caprolactam and polymerizing the caprolactam at a temperature sufficient to flash off any solvents introduced during the step of preparing to form a block copolymer with the end-capped polybutadiene.

Abstract: A process is disclosed herein for preparing randomized copolymers of conjugated dienes and vinyl aromatic hydrocarbons having low vinyl contents by utilizing an anionic initiator system comprising alkali metal trihydrocarbyl magnesiates optionally together with an organolithium compound.

Abstract: Low or no chlorine content poly(aryloxyphosphazene) copolymers useful for fireproof foams are surprisingly produced in a one step process without use of excess phenoxide reactant over a shorter than conventional time period by (a) adding linear (NPCl.sub.2).sub.n to a mixture of phenoxides comprising alkali or alkaline earth metal phenoxide, alkylphenoxide and allylphenoxide in quantities such that the total of the phenoxides is the equivalent of the total chlorine atoms in the (NPCl.sub.2).sub.n and allylphenoxide is present in an amount equivalent to from about 2% to about 10% of the chlorine atoms in the (NPCl.sub.2).sub.n ; and (b) reacting the admixture formed in step (a) at a temperature ranging from about 280.degree. F. to about 320.degree. F. for a time period ranging from about 7 hours to about 10 hours.

Abstract: Adhesive compositions for bonding EPDM elastomers comprise (a) a neutralized sulfonated EPDM elastomeric terpolymer; (b) an organic hydrocarbon solvent; (c) an ionic plasticizer or mixture of ionic plasticiziers; (d) a phenolic hydrocarbon resin or mixture of phenolic hydrocarbon resins and (e) a material selected from mineral oils, petroleum oils, polybutenes, polyisobutylenes and ethylene/propylene copolymers. Such adhesive compositions are particularly suitable for bonding sheets of black EPDM, especially sheets of cured black EPDM, elastomeric membranes together and may also be utilized to bond sheets of cured black EPDM to other uncured elastomers and to non-elastomeric substrates as well.The adhesive compositions to proper selection of the component (e) material and the addition of a color pigment or dye thereto may also be used to bond colored EPDM elastomers such as white, blue, yellow, green, etc.