Abstract: A process for cross-linking an elastomer-containing thermoplastic polyolefin composition comprising the steps of preparing a masterbatch by mixing and/or masticating an elastomeric polyolefin with a cross-linking co-agent, and optionally an additive, in the presence of a thermoplastic polyolefin; then, cooling the masterbatch obtained in the preceding step at least up to the solidification of the thermoplastic polyolefin; and finally mixing and/or masticating the masterbatch, after the cooling step, with a cross-linking agent and optionally an additive.

Abstract: A process for cross-linking an elastomer-containing thermoplastic polyolefin composition comprising the steps of preparing a masterbatch by mixing and/or masticating an elastomeric polyolefin with a cross-linking co-agent, and optionally an additive, in the presence of a thermoplastic polyolefin; then, cooling the masterbatch obtained in the preceding step at least up to the solidification of the thermoplastic polyolefin; and finally mixing and/or masticating the masterbatch, after the cooling step, with a cross-linking agent and optionally an additive.

Abstract: A process for cross-linking an elastomer-containing thermoplastic polyolefin composition comprising the steps of preparing a masterbatch by mixing and/or masticating an elastomeric polyolefin with a cross-linking co-agent, and optionally an additive, in the presence of a thermoplastic polyolefin; then, cooling the masterbatch obtained in the preceding step at least up to the solidification of the thermoplastic polyolefin; and finally mixing and/or masticating the masterbatch, after the cooling step, with a cross-linking agent and optionally an additive.

Abstract: A process comprising powder moulding a polymer composition having a Shore D hardness value less than 40 points; said polymer composition comprising: 1) a polyolefin composition consisting of: i) 5 to less than 100 parts by weight of a crystalline or partially crystalline isotactic polymer of 1-butene; and ii) more than 0 to 95 parts by weight of a thermoplastic elastomeric polyolefin composition having a melt flow rate of 20-100 g/10 min; or 2) a polyolefin composition consisting of: iii) 100 parts by weight of a crystalline or partially crystalline isotactic polymer of 1-butene or composition (1); and iv) more than 0 to 100 parts by weight of an elastomeric polymer; provided that when the polymer of 1-butene is a homopolymer or a copolymer with less than 2 wt % of comonomer, polymer compositions (1) and (2) contain at least 5 parts by weight of an elastomeric polymer.

Abstract: A memory support for a program for controlling a method for securely conducting commercial and banking transactions in a telecommunications and computer network with electronic commerce sites and credit institutions, portable, of the laser-read type, functioning as a payment card to be inserted in a related reader on a users computer, containing a stored software that includes: a user data certificate in digital format able to allow banking operations, once it is duly activated by means of a secret code of a user holding said memory support as holder of an account with a credit institution, and a program able to communicate with other programs residing in computers or servers at said electronic commerce sites and credit institutions interested in said commercial and banking operations through any computer provided with common programs for connecting to the telecommunications and computer network.

Abstract: A mixture of elastomeric thermoplastic compositions which includes, on a weight percentage basis, (A) from 40 to 90% of a heterophasic polyolefin composition having a melt flow rate measured according to ASTM-D 1238, condition L, ranging from 20 to 100 g/10 min; and (B) from 10 to 60% of a heterophasic polyolefin composition that is partially dynamically crosslinked. The powders of this mixture are used in slush molding process for the production of laminated products.

Abstract: Stable dispersions of polyols having a viscosity lower than 10,000 mPa.times.sec and containing dispersed particles of polyvinylchloride, having a size within the range of from 1 to 10 micrometers and impregnated by the said polyols.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyurethane endowed with improved heat distortion resistance, which comprises the product of reaction ofat least one polyisocyanate, preferably an organic diisocyanate;at least one polyol material reactive with the isocyanate and having a molecular weight higher than 400;a chain extender having a molecular weight lower than 400; andan aromatic anhydride having the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A is a possibly substituted (C.sub.6 -C.sub.30) aromatic radical, m may be 0 or an integer from 1 to 3, and n is an integer equal to 1 or 2.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for the manufacture of thermoplastic polyurethanes wherein an organic polyisocyanate is made to polymerize with a polyol (reactive with same isocyanate) in the presence of a chain extending agent having a molecular weight lower than 400, under continuous stirring, at a temperature higher than 150.degree. C. and for a time sufficient to obtain a product having a melt flow index lower than 25 g/10'.