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: Abstract of the disclosure: A process is described for the continuous preparation of an impact-resistant molding material by anionic polymerization of styrene or another aromatic vinyl compound or mixtures thereof in the presence of a solvent and a block rubber, wherein the polymerization is carried out in at least 2 reaction vessels that together form a reactor cascade, the monomer stream being subdivided among the reaction vessels present, the living polymer chain ends being terminated in a conventional manner and the solvent being removed.

Abstract: Novel extended polymer surfactants comprising a methoxy-terminated polyethylene glycol hydrophilic block acylated with a hydrophobic moiety comprising a chain of at least two fatty acid units, e.g. an acyloxyacyl group such as 16-hexadecanoyloxyhexadecanoyl, are useful in the preparation of polymer-based gas-containing contrast agents by emulsion techniques.

Abstract: There is provided a composition comprising a unique polymeric compound that provides a soft, flexible product. There is also provided a unique polymeric tampon applicator that is soft and flexible. When used as a tampon applicator barrel, the barrel is more comfortable and has improved ease of insertion. The polymeric compound primarily comprises a thermoplastic resin and a block copolymer that exhibit unique load, energy and modulus of elasticity properties. The polymeric compound should also include a plasticizer and a compatibilizer/flow modifier, and may include a slip/mold release agent, an antioxidant, and even a pigment. There is also provided a method for making the polymeric compound that will be formed into a product, such as an applicator or applicator barrel in which all of the above ingredients, except for the thermoplastic resin, are combined and formed into soft pellets. The soft resin pellets are then dry blended with pellets of the thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid composition containing a cationic fluorocarbon surfactant having a general formula [I] or [II] and a polymer compound in a solvent, and a liquid composition containing a cationic fluorocarbon surfactant having a general formula [III] and a polymer compound in a solvent: ##STR1## wherein Rf represents a fluorocarbon group in which at least some of the hydrogen atoms in an alkyl group having 4 to 12 carbon atoms are substituted by fluorine atoms, each of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, HX represents a hydrohalogenic acid, and X.crclbar. represents a halogen anion; ##STR2## wherein n represents an integer from 4 to 12, and X.crclbar. represents a halogen anion.

Abstract: This invention concerns a composition comprising a blend of polyolefin with the reaction of a functionalized polyolefin and polyetheramine in which the polyetheramine is grafted into the functionalized polyolefin in a customary mixing apparatus. A process for producing the reaction product of functionalized polypropylene and polyetheramine by melting with polypropylene in a customary mixing apparatus is also disclosed. Blends of the present invention are advantageously useful to prepare paintable automotive body parts. This invention further includes dyeable polyolefin compositions containing the reaction product of functionalized polyolefin and polyetheramine. Dyeable polyolefin fibers, including polypropylene fibers, are disclosed, which may be made by melt spinning, and which may be employed to make woven and non-woven fabric.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermally resistant resin composition containing PS and PPO, wherein at least one of PS and PPO has an acid group and the acid group is neutralized with a basic metal compound containing a metal element of the group 2B, 3B, 4B or 5B of the periodic table; thermally resistant PS and PPO each with an acid group which is also neutralized in the same manner as described above; and a method for miscible preparation of PS and PPO, wherein at least one of PS and PPO has an acid group and the acid group is neutralized similarly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing polymer composites. The method includes providing a mixture of concentrated emulsions and polymerizing the mixture of concentrated emulsions under conditions effective to form a polymer composite. The mixture of concentrated emulsions includes either a divinyl-terminated macromonomer and a first partially polymerized concentrated emulsion of a first monomer or a first partially copolymerized concentrated emulsion of a divinyl-terminated macromonomer and a first monomer. The mixture of concentrated emulsions further includes either a second partially polymerized concentrated emulsion of a second monomer or a second partially copolymerized concentrated emulsion of a divinyl-terminated macromonomer and a second monomer. Using the methods of the present invention, polymer blends and/or polymer networks containing compatibilizers can be produced.

Abstract: A low gloss thermoplastic resin composition containing a rubber modified thermoplastic resin, a gel polymer and a low molecular weight polyolefin polymer provides low surface gloss properties and improved impact properties.

Abstract: A compound comprising a blend of polypropylene with the reaction of a functionalized polypropylene and polyether amine in which the polyetheramine is grafted into the functionalized polypropylene in a customary mixing apparatus is disclosed. The blend may include an elastomer such as EP rubber and/or a filler such as glass. A process for producing the reaction product of the functionalized polypropylene and the polyether amine by melting with polypropylene in a customary mixing apparatus is also disclosed. Blends of the present invention are advantageously useful to prepare paintable automotive body parts.

Abstract: There is a need for halogen-free polymeric compositions which offer increased heat and ultraviolet light resistance for utilization in automotive interiors. For instance, it is particularly critical for polymers which are utilized in making skin compounds for automotive instrument and door panels to display excellent heat and ultraviolet light resistance.

Abstract: A compound comprising a blend of polypropylene with the reaction of a functionalized polypropylene and polyether amine in which the polyether amine is grafted into the functionalized polypropylene in a customary mixing apparatus is disclosed. The blend may include an elastomer such as EP rubber and/or a filler such as glass. A process for producing the reaction product of the functionalized polypropylene and the polyether amine by melting with polypropylene in a customary mixing apparatus is also disclosed. Blends of the present invention are advantageously useful to prepare paintable automotive body parts. A polyether monoamine that contains from about 36 to about 44 ethylene units and from about 1 to about 6 propylene units, and processes and blends using same.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition which has low rigidity such as bending strength, bending modulus and tensile strength, high impact resistance, and further low stress and large energy absorption at the time of impact, high heat deformation resistance and excellent moldability and comprises 5 to 65 by weight of the copolymer (I) having Tg (glass transition temperature) of not more than 20.degree. C., 20 to 80 parts by weight of the maleimide copolymer (II) and 15 to 75 part by weight of the graft copolymer (III) having a graft ratio of 10 to 70% so that the total amount of the copolymers (I), (II) and (III) becomes 100 parts by weight, can be obtained.

Abstract: Disclosed is a propylene polymer composition comprising (a) a propylene polymer, (b) an olefin type elastomer and (c) a polar group-containing olefin polymer composition obtained by heating (c-1) an olefin polymer containing a carboxyl group or an acid anhydrous group in its molecule and (c-2) an amino compound, each in a specific amount. Also disclosed is a propylene polymer composition comprising (a) a propylene polymer, (b) an olefin type elastomer, (c-1) an olefin polymer containing a carboxyl group or an acid anhydrous group in its molecule and (c-2) an amino compound, each in a specific amount. The propylene polymer compositions of the present invention are excellent in properties of being coated with various coatings.

Abstract: In order to provide a crosslinking formed body having a low hardness and superior tensile characteristics and rubber properties, an ethylene-.alpha. olefin copolymer, polypropylene, and an organosilane compound are graft polymerized in the presence of a free radical generating agent to form a reaction product, the reaction product is formed into a desired shape formed body, and the formed body is crosslinked by being exposed to moisture in the presence of a silanol catalyst.

Abstract: A powder paint composition and application method therefor are provided which can form a paint coating which has superior mar resistance and for which the external appearance, such as its smoothness and sharpness, is excellent.This paint powder composition comprises a multi-functional vinyl-type copolymer (A) which has a glass transition temperature of 40.degree. C. and which contains functional groups which are reactable with carboxylic acid; a polycarboxylic acid (B); and a multi-functional vinyl-type copolymer (C) which has a glass transition temperature of 0.degree. C. and which contains functional groups which are reactable with carboxylic acid.

Abstract: A compound comprising a blend of polypropylene with the reaction product of a functionalized polypropylene and polyether amine in which the polyether amine is grafted onto the functionalized polypropylene in a customary mixing apparatus is disclosed. A process for producing the reaction product of the functionalized polypropylene and the polyether amine by melting with polypropylene in a customary mixing apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions are provided for compatibilized blends comprising compatibilizing poly(phenylene ether) resins and epoxy-functional polyolefins that exhibit improved resistance to delamination while providing high impact strength and other improved physical properties. Articles made from the compositions are useful for automotive lighting and under hood components.

Abstract: A composite material resistant to armour piercing bullets consisting of a highly elastic polyurethane matrix into which is embedded aggregate, preferably in the form of rounded pebbles having an average screened size range of from about 20 mm to about 60 mm.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of a thermoplastic elastomeric resin composition comprising (a) 100 parts by weight of a block copolymer consisting of at least two polymeric blocks (A) composed of a vinyl aromatic compound and at least one polymeric block (B) composed of a conjugated diene compound, or a hydrogenated block copolymer, (b) 20 to 300 parts by weight of a non-aromatic softening agent for rubber, (c) 1 to 100 parts by weight of a peroxide-crosslinking type olefinic resin or a copolymeric rubber containing said resin, and (d) 10 to 150 parts by weight of a peroxide-decomposition type olefinic resin or a copolymer containing said resin, characterized in that the process comprises a step of heat-processing component (a), component (b), at least a part of component (c) and a part of component (d) in the presence of an organic peroxide to cause crosslinking, and a subsequent step of blending these with the remaining part of component (d) and, if any, the remaining part of component