Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising the following components: A) a first composition, wherein the first composition comprises a first ethylene-based polymer and a second ethylene-based polymer, and wherein the ratio of the “high load melt index (I21) of the first composition” to the “high load melt index (I21) of the first ethylene-based polymer” is greater than, or equal to, 40, and B) one or more azide compounds present in an amount greater than, or equal to, 50 ppm, based on the weight of the first composition.

Abstract: A tie layer composition comprising from 60 wt. to 95 wt. % of a first polyethylene composition comprising a first molecular weight ethylene-based polymer component and a second molecular weight ethylene-based polymer component, wherein the polyethylene resin has a density from 0.940 to 0.960 g/cc and a melt index (I2) from 0.01 to 5 g/10 min; and from 5 wt. % to 40 wt. % of a second polyethylene composition comprising: (i) a high density polyethylene having a density greater than or equal to 0.940 g/cc; and (ii) a maleic-anhydride grafted polyethylene.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include composites and flexible multilayer pipe liners comprising a fibrous layer; and a polyolefin backing layer comprising a blend of: (a) an ultra-high molecular weight ethylene-based polymer having an intrinsic viscosity from 5 to 50 deciliters/gram, (b) a polyethylene resin comprising a first molecular weight ethylene-based polymer component and a second molecular weight ethylene-based polymer component, wherein the polyethylene resin has a density from 0.930 to 0.960 g/cc; (c) a thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer having a density of from 0.850 to 0.910 g/cc; and (d) optionally, a fluoropolymer.

Abstract: A tie layer composition comprising from 60 wt. to 95 wt. % of a first polyethylene composition comprising a first molecular weight ethylene-based polymer component and a second molecular weight ethylene-based polymer component, wherein the polyethylene resin has a density from 0.940 to 0.960 g/cc and a melt index (I2) from 0.01 to 5 g/10 min; and from 5 wt. % to 40 wt. % of a second polyethylene composition comprising: (i) a high density polyethylene having a density greater than or equal to 0.940 g/cc; and (ii) a maleic-anhydride grafted polyethylene.

Abstract: The invention provides ethylene-based composition comprising a blend of an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene having an intrinsic viscosity from 5 to 50 deciliters/gram; a thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer having a density of from 0.850 to 0.910 g/cc; and, optionally, a fluoropolymer.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include composites and flexible multilayer pipe liners comprising a fibrous layer; and a polyolefin backing layer comprising a blend of: (a) an ultra-high molecular weight ethylene-based polymer having an intrinsic viscosity from 5 to 50 deciliters/gram, (b) a polyethylene resin comprising a first molecular weight ethylene-based polymer component and a second molecular weight ethylene-based polymer component, wherein the polyethylene resin has a density from 0.930 to 0.960 g/cc; (c) a thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer having a density of from 0.850 to 0.910 g/cc; and (d) optionally, a fluoropolymer.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition suitable for use in pipe applications, the composition comprising: an ultra-high molecular weight ethylene-based polymer having an intrinsic viscosity from 5 to 50 deciliters/gram; a polyethylene resin comprising a first molecular weight ethylene-based polymer component and a second molecular weight ethylene-based polymer component, wherein the polyethylene resin has a density from 0.930 to 0.960 g/cc; a thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer having a density of from 0.850 to 0.910 g/cc; and, optionally, a fluoropolymer.

Abstract: The invention provides ethylene-based composition comprising a blend of an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene having an intrinsic viscosity from 5 to 50 deciliters/gram; a thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer having a density of from 0.850 to 0.910 g/cc; and, optionally, a fluoropolymer.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition suitable for use in pipe applications, the composition comprising: an ultra-high molecular weight ethylene-based polymer having an intrinsic viscosity from 5 to 50 deciliters/gram; a polyethylene resin comprising a first molecular weight ethylene-based polymer component and a second molecular weight ethylene-based polymer component, wherein the polyethylene resin has a density from 0.930 to 0.960 g/cc; a thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer having a density of from 0.850 to 0.910 g/cc; and, optionally, a fluoropolymer.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include flexible impregnated articles, composites produced by curing such flexible impregnated article, and processes for forming flexible impregnated articles. The flexible impregnated articles, composites, and processes can be used as alternatives to articles, composites, and processes in a cured-in-place pipe rehabilitation process that include epoxy resins, thus eliminating toxicity issues associated with the use of epoxy resins. The instantly-disclosed flexible impregnated articles, composites, and processes can be particularly useful for the CIPP process in potable water pipe and pressure pipe applications.

Abstract: The invention provides a panel comprising at least the following components: a) at least one hollow container; b) an inlet; c) an outlet; and wherein the inlet is connected to the end of the at least one hollow container; and the outlet is connected to an opposite end of the at least one hollow container; and wherein the at least one hollow container comprises at least one component formed from a composition comprising the following components: A) an ethylene-based polymer; B) a compound selected from Formula 1, as described herein; and C) a compound selected from Formula 2, as described herein; and wherein the weight ratio of Component C to Component B (C/B) is greater than, or equal to, 1.

Abstract: A composition comprising: (a) a thermoplastic polymer; (b) a plurality of particles, each said particle comprising (i) a core comprising one or more magnetic materials and (ii) a shell comprising silicon dioxide; and (c) structural fibers, wherein the composition comprises particles (b) in an amount from 1 to 30 wt % based on the weight of the thermoplastic polymer (a) is provided. Further provided is a tape comprising the composition, a pipe comprising the tape and a method of making such pipe.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising a blend, the blend comprising a polyethylene resin comprising a first molecular weight ethylene-based polymer component and a second molecular weight ethylene-based polymer component, wherein the polyethylene resin has a density from 0.940 to 0.960 g/cc, and an ultra-high molecular weight ethylene-based polymer having an intrinsic viscosity from 5 to 50 deciliters/gram.

Abstract: A crosslinked polyethylene composition formed through reaction of (A) functionalized polyethlyene having vinyltrialkoxysilanol grafted functionalities; and (B) hydroxyl-terminated silicone, wherein the crosslinked polyethylene comprises —C—C—Si—[O—Si(C)2]m—O—Si—C—C— crosslinkages is provided; and (C) a small amount of catalyst. Articles made from the crosslinked polyethtylene and methods of making such articles are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising the following components: A) a first composition, wherein the first composition comprises a first ethylene-based polymer and a second ethylene-based polymer, and wherein the ratio of the “high load melt index (I21) of the first composition” to the “high load melt index (I21) of the first ethylene-based polymer” is greater than, or equal to, 40, and B) one or more azide compounds present in an amount greater than, or equal to, 50 ppm, based on the weight of the first composition.

Abstract: A composition comprising: (a) a thermoplastic polymer; (b) a plurality of particles, each said particle comprising (i) a core comprising one or more magnetic materials and (ii) a shell comprising silicon dioxide; and (c) structural fibers, wherein the composition comprises particles (b) in an amount from 1 to 30 wt % based on the weight of the thermoplastic polymer (a) is provided. Further provided is a tape comprising the composition, a pipe comprising the tape and a method of making such pipe.

Abstract: The invention provides a panel comprising at least the following components: a) at least one hollow container; b) an inlet; c) an outlet; and wherein the inlet is connected to the end of the at least one hollow container; and the outlet is connected to an opposite end of the at least one hollow container; and wherein the at least one hollow container comprises at least one component formed from a composition comprising the following components: A) an ethylene-based polymer; B) a compound selected from Formula 1, as described herein; and C) a compound selected from Formula 2, as described herein; and wherein the weight ratio of Component C to Component B (C/B) is greater than, or equal to, 1.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprises a low-molecular-weight (LMW) ethylene polymer component and a high-molecular-weight (HMW) ethylene polymer component coupled with a polysulfonyl azide. Preferably, the LMW polyethylene component and the HMW polyethylene component co-crystallize in the composition such that it exhibits a single or substantially single peak in a lamella thickness distribution (LTD) curve. The ethylene polymer for the LMW and the HMW polyethylene components can be either homopolymer or ethylene copolymer. Preferably, both components are an ethylene copolymer of the same, or different, composition (that is, with the same or different comonomers). A method of making a pipe that includes selecting a polymer composition having a substantially single peak in the LTD curve is described. Compositions comprising a chromium-catalyzed ethylene polymer, coupled with a polysulfonyl azide are also described herein.

Abstract: The invention is related to compositions suitable for the fabrication of pipes, and other articles, with excellent performance properties. The invention provides a composition, comprising a blend, wherein said blend comprises a high molecular weight ethylene-based interpolymer and a low molecular weight ethylene-based interpolymer, and the high molecular weight ethylene-based interpolymer is a heterogeneously branched linear or a homogeneously branched linear ethylene-based interpolymer, and has a density from 0.922 g/cc to 0.929 g/cc, and a high load melt index (I21) from 0.2 g/10 min to 1.0 g/10 min, and the low molecular weight ethylene-based interpolymer is heterogeneously branched linear or a homogeneously branched linear ethylene-based interpolymer, and has a density from 0.940 g/cc to 0.955 g/cc, and a melt index (I2) from 6 g/10 min to 50 g/10 min. The blend has a single peak in an ATREF profile eluting above 30° C., and has a coefficient of viscosity average molecular weight (CMv) less than ?0.

Abstract: The invention is related to compositions suitable for the fabrication of pipes, and other articles, with excellent performance properties. The invention provides a composition, comprising a blend, wherein said blend comprises a high molecular weight ethylene-based interpolymer and a low molecular weight ethylene-based interpolymer, and the high molecular weight ethylene-based interpolymer is a heterogeneously branched linear or a homogeneously branched linear ethylene-based interpolymer, and has a density from 0.922 g/cc to 0.929 g/cc, and a high load melt index (I21) from 0.2 g/10 min to 1.0 g/10 min, and the low molecular weight ethylene-based interpolymer is heterogeneously branched linear or a homogeneously branched linear ethylene-based interpolymer, and has a density from 0.940 g/cc to 0.955 g/cc, and a melt index (I2) from 6 g/10 min to 50 g/10 min. The blend has a single peak in an ATREF profile eluting above 30° C., and has a coefficient of viscosity average molecular weight (CM?) less than ?0.