Abstract: The invention is a shrinkable thermoplastic film which has good clarity and good processability, comprising a mixture containing:from about 10% by weight to about 60% by weight butene-1 propylene copolymer, where the propylene comonomer content of said butene-1 propylene copolymer is from about 5 m % to about 40 m %; andfrom about 40% by weight to about 90% by weight propylene homopolymer or copolymer.

Abstract: A blend for producing a heat shrinkable oriented thermoplastic film which has good clarity and good processability, comprising a mixture containing:from about 10% by weight to about 60% by weight butene-1 propylene copolymer, where the propylene comonomer content of said butene-1 propylene copolymer is from about 5 m % to about 40 m %; andfrom about 40% by weight to about 90% by weight propylene homopolymer or copolymer.

Abstract: A composition of matter or a film for producing a peelable heat seal between substrates on which it is carried, comprising a blend of:(a) about 6 to about 25 weight percent of polybutylene having a melt index of about 0.1 to about 500;(b) about 75 to about 92 weight percent of modified EVA or modified low density polyethylene; and(c) about 2 to about 15 weight percent of polypropylene; and whereinsaid blends are coated onto either nylon or polycarbonate.

Abstract: An encapsulated assemblage and a process for making comprising:(a) silanizing a substrate;(b) coating the silanized substrate with at least one thin extruded coherent film consisting essentially of:(1) about 75-90 parts by weight of:(a) about 65 to about 75 parts of a selectively hydrogenated two-block polymer (A-B) such that prior to hydrogenation,(1) each A is a polymer block of a monovinyl or alpha alkyl monovinyl arene having a number average molecular weight of 5000 to 75,000 and comprising from about 10 to about 40% by weight of the total block copolymer, and(2) each B is a polymer block having a number average molecular weight of 10,000 to 150,000 and comprising from about 90 to about 60% weight of the total block copolymer, and(b) about 25 to about 35 parts by weight of a selectively hydrogenated multiblock copolymer (A-B) such that:(1) each A is a polymer endblock of a monovinyl or alpha alkyl monovinyl arene having a number average molecular weight of 5,000 to 75,000, said A blocks comprising from a

Abstract: An improved polyolefin composition having improved resistance to deterioration in the presence of chlorinated and nonchlorinated water and having improved resistance to temperatures in the range of about 0.degree. C. to about 110.degree. C. consisting of a blend of:(a) about 93 to about 99.5 percent by weight of an isotactic alpha olefin polymer having 2-6 carbon atoms;(b) about 0.05 to about 0.50 percent by weight of a hindered amine U.V. stabilizer;(c) about 0.05 to about 1.1 by weight of a hindered phenolic thermal stabilizer having a molecular weight above 530 and selected from the group consisting of:1,3,5-trimethyl-2,4,6-tris(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-benzyl) benzene, octadecyl 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate, tetrakis[methylene(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-hydro-cinnamate)]methane, 1,3,5-tris(4-tert-butyl-3-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylbenzyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6 -(1H,3H,5H)-trione, bis-[3,3-bis(4'hydroxy-3'tert.

Abstract: Process for treating at least one surface of a non-polar polymeric material to improve the receptivity of that surface to coloration with an acid dye, which comprises treating said surface of the material with a low temperature microwave plasma from a chemical compound which is capable of creating receptor sites for acid dye on said surface.

Abstract: A non-crosslinked foam of a composition comprising:(A) 72 to 98% by weight of a 1-butene polymer; and(B) 28 to 2% by weight of a propylene polymer, the percentages being based on the total weight of the 1-butene polymer and the propylene polymer.

Abstract: The composition of crystalline 1-butene polymer comprising(a) a crystalline 1-butene polymer containing a 1-butene component as a main component, and(b) a radical-treated crystalline olefinic polymer having (1) a boiling p-xylene-insoluble content of 30% by weight at most and (2) the relation satisfying the following expressionTc.sup.CL -Tc.sup.O .gtoreq.1wherein Tc.sup.CL is the crystallization temperature (.degree.C.) of the radical-treated crystalline olefinic polymer, and Tc.sup.O is the crystallization temperature of the crystalline olefinic polymer before the radical treatment, and (c) the proportion of the radical-treated crystalline olefinic polymer (b) being 0.2 to 100 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the crystalline 1-butene polymer (a).

Abstract: The composition of crystalline 1-butene polymer comprising:(a) a crystalline 1-butene polymer containing a 1-butene component as a main component, and(b) a radical-treated crystalline olefinic polymer having (1) a boiling p-xylene-insoluble content of 30% by weight at most and (2) the relation satisfying the following expressionTc.sup.CL -Tc.sup.O .gtoreq.1wherein Tc.sup.CL is the crystallization temperature (.degree.C.) of the radical-treated crystalline olefinic polymer, and Tc.sup.O is the crystallization temperature of the crystalline olefinic polymer before the radical treatment, and(c) the proportion of the radical-treated crystalline olefinic polymer (b) being 0.2 to 100 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the crystalline 1-butene polymer (a).

Abstract: A polymer blend with good hot tack and a low and broad heat seal initiation temperature range for vertical and horizontal form and fill film packaging which contains a copolymer of butene-1 and propylene and a copolymer of propylene and ethylene.

Abstract: A solar cell assemblage and method of making, comprising:(a) a pre-treated silanized transparent substrate;(b) a layer of semiconductor material;(c) an electrical contact on the surface of said layer of semiconductor material;(d) an extruded transparent film encapsulating the assemblage which comprises 75 to 91 parts by weight of a blend of:65 to 75 parts by weight of a selectively hydrogenated two-block polymer wherein(1) each A is a polymer block of a monovinyl or alpha alkyl monovinyl arene and the A blocks are from 10 to 40% by weight of the total block copolymer, and(2) each B is a polymer block formed by polymerizing a conjugated diene, and the B blocks are 90 to 60% weight of the total block copolymer, and25 to 35 parts by weight of a selectively hydrogenated multiblock copolymer wherein:(1) each A is a polymer endblock of a monovinyl or alpha alkyl monovinyl arene and the A blocks are 10 to 40% by weight of the total block copolymer, and(2) each B is a polymer midblock is formed by polymerizing a conj

Abstract: A room temperature aged polymer film having good hot tack, low heat sealing temperature and high clarity for packaging which contains a polypropylene or polypropylene-based copolymer or blend as a substrate or core layer and a polymer blend as a surface layer, wherein the polymer blend comprises a butene-1-propylene copolymer with a propylene comonomer content of from about 10% by weight to about 25% by weight.

Abstract: An impact resistant polypropylene prepared with a masterbatch comprising an uncured elastomer, a butene-1 and an optional co-modifier such as high density polyethylene possesses improved weld line strength and other properties.

Abstract: Films or sheets are fabricated from blends of an ethylenic polymer or copolymer, a butene-1 polymer or copolymer, and a propylene polymer or copolymer which result in improved optical clarity, heat seal strength and peel seal characteristics.

Abstract: Films or sheets are fabricated from blends of an ethylenic polymer or copolymer, a butene-1 polymer or copolymer, and a propylene polymer or copolymer which result in improved optical clarity, heat seal strength and peel seal characteristics.