Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic polymeric composition comprising: a) one or more functionalized polyolefin as component A, b) one or more functionalized fluoropolymer as component B, c) one or more non functionalized polyolefin as component C, d) one or more non functionalized fluoropolymer as component D, wherein,—the total amount of components A and B is 1-50% by weight of the total amount of components A, B, C and D,—the total amount of components C and D is 50-99% by weight of the total amount of components A, B, C and D,—the weight ratio between components A and B is from 1:1.2 to 1:10,—the weight ratio between components C and D is from 1:1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymeric composition comprising: one or more vinylidene fluoride (VDF) polymers, from 1 to 100 parts, preferably from 2 to 50 parts, more preferably from 2 to 30 parts, even more preferably from 3 to 20 parts by weight for 100 parts of VDF polymer of a plurality of particles of graphite, wherein said particles of graphite have an D90 particle size as measured with laser scattering of less than 50 ?m, preferably from 2 to 30 ?m more preferably from 2 to 20 ?m, even more preferably from 2 to 10 ?m and a BET specific surface of from 10 to 50 m2/g, preferably 15 to 35 m2/g. The invention also relates to tubular articles comprising the composition and to their use in oil and gas operations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluorine-containing thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising a continuous thermoplastic fluorocarbon polymer phase and a dispersed fluorine-containing elastomer phase which are useful, for example, in automotive fuel lines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer alloy comprising a sulphur-containing aromatic polymer and at least one fluoroelastomer, which has improved dispersibility and improved mechanical properties. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of said polymer alloy and to an article comprising the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer alloy comprising a sulphur-containing aromatic polymer and at least one fluoropolymer, which has improved dispersibility and improved mechanical properties. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of said polymer alloy and to an article comprising the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new fluorinated thermoplastic elastomer compositions comprising a continuous thermoplastic fluorocarbon polymer phase and a dispersed vulcanized fluorine-containing elastomer phase having improved thermal processability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluorine-containing thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising a continuous thermoplastic fluorocarbon polymer phase and a dispersed fluorine-containing elastomer phase which are useful, for example, in automotive fuel lines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable composition comprising: at least one polymer comprising cure sites [polymer (E)], at least one thermoplastic polymer [thermoplastic (P)] different from said polymer (E) and at least one 1,5 enediyne curing agent [agent (C)], and to a blend obtained by dynamic vulcanization of said composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymeric composition comprising: one or more vinylidene fluoride (VDF) polymers, from 1 to 100 parts, preferably from 2 to 50 parts, more preferably from 2 to 30 parts, even more preferably from 3 to 20 parts by weight for 100 parts of VDF polymer of a plurality of particles of graphite, wherein said particles of graphite have an D90 particle size as measured with laser scattering of less than 50 ?m, preferably from 2 to 30 ?m more preferably from 2 to 20 ?m, even more preferably from 2 to 10 ?m and a BET specific surface of from 10 to 50 m2/g, preferably 15 to 35 m2/g. The invention also relates to tubular articles comprising the composition and to their use in oil and gas operations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer alloy comprising a sulphur-containing aromatic polymer and at least one thermoplastic vulcanizate which has an improved dispersibility, to a process for the preparation thereof and to articles comprising the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer alloy comprising a sulphur-containing aromatic polymer and at least one fluoropolymer, which has improved dispersibility and improved mechanical properties. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of said polymer alloy and to an article comprising the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer alloy comprising a sulphur-containing aromatic polymer and at least one fluoroelastomer, which has improved dispersibility and improved mechanical properties. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of said polymer alloy and to an article comprising the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new fluorinated thermoplastic elastomer compositions comprising a continuous thermoplastic fluorocarbon polymer phase and a dispersed vulcanized fluorine-containing elastomer phase having improved thermal processability.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for manufacturing a fluoropolymer membrane, said process comprising the following steps: (i) providing a composition [composition (C)] comprising, preferably consisting of: at least one fluoropolymer [polymer (F)], a water-soluble liquid medium [medium (Mws)] comprising, preferably consisting of at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of diesters of formula (I-de), esteramides of formula (I-ea) and diamides of formula (I-da); R1 (O?)CO-Ade-OC(?O)R2 (I-de) R1O(O?)C-Aea-C(?O)NR3R4 (I-ea) R5R6N(O?)C-Ada-C(?O)NR5R6 (I-da) wherein: R1 and R2, equal to or different from each other, are independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C20 hydrocarbon groups; R3, R4, R5 and R6, equal to or different from each other, are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C36 hydrocarbon groups, possibly substituted, being understood that R3, R4, R5 and R6 might be part of a cyclic moiety including the nitrogen atom to which they are bound,

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer alloy comprising a sulphur-containing aromatic polymer and at least one thermoplastic vulcanizate which has an improved dispersibility, to a process for the preparation thereof and to articles comprising the same.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a thermoplastic vulcanizate fluorine-containing composition [vulcanizate (C)], comprising a continuous thermoplastic fluoropolymer phase and a dispersed vulcanized fluoroelastomer phase, said composition comprising:—at least one thermoplastic fluoropolymer [polymer (F)];—at least one (per)fluoroelastomer [elastomer (A)], and—at least one plasticizer selected from the group consisting of organic esters [plasticizer (P)].

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite comprising a porous substrate at least partially coated with a coating layer prepared from curing a coating composition (C), the coating composition (C) comprising at least one curable perfluoropolyether (PFPE) polymer. The invention further relates to a process for manufacturing a composite as afore-described, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a coating composition (C) comprising at least one curable perfluoropolyether (PFPE) polymer; (b) depositing said coating composition (C) on a porous substrate; and (c) crosslinking said coating composition (C) to form a porous substrate at least partially coated.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of 1,5-enediyne compounds of formula (I) as curing agents in polymeric systems. In particular the invention relates to a curable composition comprising a curing agent of formula (I) and a fluorinated polymer suitable to be cross-linked and at least one fluorinated aromatic compound.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for the manufacture of a grafted fluoropolymer [polymer (Fg)], said process comprising reacting: A) at least one fluoropolymer comprising at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of a hydroxyl group and a carboxylic acid group [polymer (F)], B) at least one polyoxyalkylene (POA) of formula (I): RB—(CH2—O)x—(CH2CHRAO)n—(CH2—O)x?—RC, wherein at least one of RB and RC is a reactive group comprising at least one heteroatom selected from oxygen and nitrogen different from the hydroxyl group, the remaining, if any, being a —[O]z—CH3 alkyl group, wherein z is 0 or 1, RA is a hydrogen atom or a C1-C5 alkyl group, x and x?, equal to or different from each other, are independently 0 or 1, and n is an integer comprised between 2 and 1000, preferably between 5 and 200, C) optionally, in the presence of at least one catalyst, and D) optionally, in the presence of at least one organic solvent (S).

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of 1,5-enediyne compounds of formula (I) as curing agents in polymeric systems. In particular the invention relates to a curable composition comprising a curing agent of formula (I) and a polymer suitable to be cross-linked and to the cured article obtained therefrom.