Abstract: A polymer composition of cross-linked fluoropolymers is provided, that is generated using a fluoropolymer compatibilizer. The cross-linked fluoropolymers have excellent mechanical and dielectric characteristics at high temperatures, making them useful for such applications as insulation for automotive communications cables and PCB laminates.

Abstract: A reactive polymer compatibilizer and compatibilized polymer blends are provided. The reactive polymer compatibilizer is generally a copolymer of a fluoropolymer and a non-fluoropolymer that improves the miscibility of fluoropolymers and non-fluoropolymers. The compatibilized polymer blend contain a fluoropolymer, non-fluoropolymer, and reactive polymer compatibilizer. In some embodiments, the reactive polymer compatibilizer may be tailored to achieve desirable characteristics in the compatibilized polymer blends.

Abstract: A polymer alloy composition including: (a) a fluoropolymer selected from fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP), perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA), ethylene tetra-fluoroethylene (ETFE), and a terpolymer of ethylene, tetrafluoroethylene, and hexafluoropropylene (EFEP); (b) a compatibilizing agent; and (c) a polyether imide (PEI) or polyimide (PI). Also disclosed is a method of forming a thermoplastic alloy. The polymer alloy may be used to form various extruded workpieces including, for example, a bag, film, container, filament, food package, coating (such as a coating or jacketing for a wire), powder for powder electrostatic powder coating, powder for dispersions, compression molded and various injection molded parts.

Abstract: The invention provides environmentally safe compositions and methods for cleaning surfaces to remove soap scum, iron oxide, calcium carbonate or calcium stearate deposits, or a combination thereof, from surfaces. The compositions of the invention comprise calcium chelating agents, one or more nonionic surfactants, one or more chelating agents, one or more anionic polymeric surfactants, an acid, and water, wherein the composition is alkaline. The compositions generally have a pH between 7.0 and 10, are biodegradable, non-toxic, free of VOCs, and are made of renewable, sustainable materials.