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: A polymer blend composition comprising (A) a monovinylarene/conjugated diene block copolymer, and (B) a styrenic polymer of styrene/methyl methacrylate is provided. A process for preparing the composition and articles prepared from the composition are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved curing system for chlorinated polymers using as a curing agent alkyl ether and alkyl thioether derivatives of 2,5-dimercapto)-i,3,4-thiadiazole and of its climer.

Abstract: A process for producing modified cross-linked polymer particles which comprises polymerizing 0.01 to 900 parts by weight of (B) a monomer component containing 50% by weight or more of at least one member selected from the group consisting of aromatic monoalkenyl compounds, acrylic acid esters, methacrylic acid esters, fluoroalkyl acrylates, fluoroalkyl methacrylates, unsaturated carboxylic acids, conjugated diene compounds, vinyl esters and organosilane compounds in the presence of 100 parts by weight of (A) cross-linked polymer particles obtained by polymerizing a monomer mixture comprising 50% by weight or more of at least one cross-linking monomer selected from the group consisting of divinylbenzene, ethylene glycol dimethacrylate and trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymer emulsions of poly(meth)acrylic acid esters and olefin copolymers suitable for improvement of the viscosity index, for use as oil additives.The polymer emulsion is formed of a continuous phase of poly(meth)acrylic acid esters and d-oligomers where the esters and oligomers have a bimodal molecular-weight distribution, a stabilizing agent (a graft or block polymerizate of an olefin copolymerizate and methacrylic acid esters), and a disperse phase of olefin copolymerizates distributed in the continuous phase.

Abstract: A heat shrinkable silicone tube is prepared from a silicon rubber composition comprising (A) a diorganopolysiloxane, (B) a thermoplastic resin, (C) finely divided silica, (D) an inorganic filler of titanium white, alumina, quartz powder or talc having a mean particle size of 0.5-15 .mu.m, and (E) a curing agent by extrusion molding the silicone rubber composition into a tubular shape preferably at a drawdown of 150-250%, vulcanizing the tube, and heat stretching the tube in a radial direction. The tube exhibits axial orientation during the stretching step and a shrinking step subsequent thereto and is thus tearable.

Abstract: Emulsion graft copolymers are composed ofA) from 5 to 18% by weight of a first stage comprisinga.sub.1) from 85 to 99% by weight of methyl methacrylate,a.sub.2) from 1 to 15% by weight of C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl acrylate,a.sub.3) from 0 to 2% by weight of allyl methacrylate anda.sub.4) from 0 to 3% by weight of further di- or polyfunctional comonomers,B) from 25 to 35% by weight of a second stage comprisingb.sub.1) from 10 to 25% by weight of vinylaromatic monomers,b.sub.2) from 75 to 90% by weight of C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl acrylate andb.sub.3) from 0 to 3% by weight of allyl methacrylate,C) from 30 to 40% by weight of a third stage comprisingc.sub.1) from 15 to 27% by weight of vinylaromatic monomers,c.sub.2) from 73 to 85% by weight of C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl acrylate andc.sub.3) from 0 to 3% by weight of allyl methacrylate andD) from 15 to 30% by weight of a fourth stage comprisingd.sub.1) from 85 to 96% by weight of methyl methacrylate,d.sub.2) from 3.8 to 10% by weight of C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polypropylene bumper cover composition, particularly to a polypropylene bumper cover composition with improved contraction rate, painting properties, and molding properties. This composition includes 55 to 70 wt % of a polypropylene resin, 28 to 45 wt % of an ethylene-propylene rubber component, 2 to 5 wt % of an inorganic filler, 1 to 2.5 wt % of high density polyethylene, and 2.5 to 7 wt % of oxidation inhibitor, lubricant and carbon black. The ethylene-propylene rubber component may include two ethylene-propylene rubbers having different Mooney viscosities. The inorganic filler can be talc or fine talc.

Abstract: An olefin resin-based article having good gas barrier properties is disclosed, comprising an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid-grafted polyolefin (e.g., maleic anhydride-grafted polypropylene) having formed thereon an inorganic oxide deposite film, wherein the grafted polyolefin has an unsaturated carboxylic acid unit concentration of from 0.01 to 10% by weight, with or without an anchor coat being provided between the grafted polyolefin and the inorganic oxide film. The article suffers from no reduction in gas barrier properties even when heat or stress is applied thereto and is therefore useful as a wrapping or packaging material in the production of pouch-packed foods and IC packages.

Abstract: Rigid-rod and segmented rigid-rod polymers, methods for preparing the polymers and useful articles incorporating the polymers are provided. The polymers incorporate rigid-rod backbones with pendant solubilizing groups attached thereto for rendering the polymers soluble.

Abstract: A propylene block copolymer, a process for preparation of the propylene block copolymer, and a propylene resin composition comprising the propylene block copolymer. The propylene block copolymer comprises (a) from 35 to 95% by weight of a polypropylene block and (b) from 10 to 65% by weight of a block of a copolymer of a propylene and other .alpha.-olefins, the propylene block copolymer having: (i) in a crystallization temperature curve determined by a differential scanning calorimeter, besides a main peak, secondary peaks in a temperature range of from 90.degree. to 100.degree. C., and a proportion of the area of the secondary peaks to that of a main peak of from 1.5 to 10%; and (ii) a relationship between an amount of a soluble content on xylene extraction at 25.degree. C. and a proportion of the area of the secondary peaks to that of the main peak represented by equation (I):0.1X.sub.IS -1.ltoreq.SMA (I)wherein X.sub.IS represents an amount of a soluble content on xylene extraction at 25.degree. C.

Abstract: Rigid-rod and segmented rigid-rod polymers, methods for preparing the polymers and useful articles incorporating the polymers are provided. The polymers incorporate rigid-rod backbones with pendant solubilizing groups attached thereto for rendering the polymers soluble.

Abstract: An epoxidized linear block copolymer which prior to epoxidation comprises at least one triblock I--B--I, wherein I is a block of a polymerized conjugated diene of at least 5 carbon atoms, such as isoprene, and B is a block of a polymer of a conjugated diene, different from that polymerized to form the I blocks, of at least 4 carbon atoms, such as 1,3-butadiene. The B block may be selectively hydrogenated before or after epoxidation so that they contain substantially no ethylenic unsaturation, while the epoxidation reaction forms epoxy groups from double bonds in the I blocks. Also disclosed is an alternative epoxidized solid linear block copolymer which prior to epoxidation contains at least one triblock wherein the first polymer block is a copolymer of an aryl-substituted olefin, such as styrene, and the conjugated diene used to polymerize the block I, the second or middle block is a polymer of the diene used to polymerize the block B, and the third polymer block is the same as the first polymer block.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the production of polycarbonate-polyisobutylene block cocondensates from thermoplastic aromatic polycarbonates and reactive polyisobutylenes in the melt, as well as mixtures of the block cocondensates with non-reactive polyisobutylenes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bonding resins having excellent adhesion to polar polymers, particularly ionomers, acid copolymers and ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer. These resins preferably contain: 1) an ethylene polymer or copolymer (ungrafted, grafted or partially grafted); 2) a grafted elastomer; and 3) optionally, an ethylene alpha olefin copolymer which is wholly or partially grafted. Preferred grafting comonomers include maleic anhydride and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition which includes a thermoplastic polymer andA) a dye which is soluble therein, andB) a N,N-bis (2-hydroxyethyl )-C.sub.6 -C.sub.22 -alkylamine or N,N-bis (2-hydroxyethyl) -C.sub.6 -C.sub.22 -alkenylamine, this compound having a Hazen color number as specified in German Standards Specification DIN 53409 of below 300.

Abstract: A polyolefin resin composition which comprises:(A) a polyolefin,(B) 0.1 to 100 parts of a core-shell graft copolymer prepared by graft copolymerizing (b) 5 to 60 parts by weight of a monomer component comprising a copolymerizable vinyl compound selected so that the glass transition temperature of a polymer of said monomer component alone is not less than 25.degree. C., onto (a) 40 to 95 parts by weight of a crosslinked rubber-like polymer having a glass transition temperature of not more than 25.degree. C., and(C) 0 to 400 parts of an inorganic filler, said parts of (B) and (C) being parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of (A). The above-mentioned polyolefin resin composition shows the excellent processability, impact resistance, rigidity and surface property.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rubber composition containing silica reinforcement and to pneumatic tires having treads comprised of such rubber composition.A rubber composition comprises at least one elastomer, silica, carbon black and a silica coupler comprised of 3,3'-tetrathiodipropanol polysulfide mixture.

Abstract: Rigid-rod and segmented rigid-rod polymers, methods for preparing the polymers and useful articles incorporating the polymers are provided. The polymers incorporate rigid-rod backbones with pendant solubilizing groups attached thereto for rendering the polymers soluble.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising from 99 to 1 wt % of a thermoplastic polyester elastomer comprising high melting point polyester segments and low melting point polymer segments, and from 1 to 99 wt % of a chlorinated polyethylene having a chlorination degree of from 20 to 45 wt % and a heat of crystal fusion of from 5 to 35 cal/g as measured by a DSC method.