Abstract: This invention relates High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) films having improved barrier properties. More particularly, the invention relates to HDPE films containing hydrocarbon resins having improved moisture barrier. The invention also relates to masterbatches for use in producing High Density Polyethylene films having improved barrier properties.

Abstract: This invention relates High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) films having improved barrier properties. More particularly, the invention relates to HDPE films containing hydrocarbon resins having improved moisture barrier. The invention also relates to masterbatches for use in producing High Density Polyethylene films having improved barrier properties.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to an epoxy/alkylation-type hydrocarbon resin alloy comprising an epoxy resin, an alkylation-type hydrocarbon resin, and a curative. The alkylation-type hydrocarbon resin is characterized as a product formed by an alkylation reaction between a cyclic diolefin and aromatic solvent. A particularly effective alkylation-type hydrocarbon resin in this invention is the alkylation resin formed by the reaction of dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) with alkylnaphthalene solvent. The alkylation-type hydrocarbon resin can be readily dissolved into various epoxy resins and easily processed into resin impregnated glass cloth prepreg for ultimate conversion into electronic laminate products. These epoxy/alkylation-type hydrocarbon resin alloys retain high Tg values with minimal increase in thermal expansion.

Abstract: This invention relates High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) films having improved barrier properties. More particularly, the invention relates to HDPE films containing hydrocarbon resins having improved moisture barrier. The invention also relates to masterbatches for use in producing High Density Polyethylene films having improved barrier properties.

Abstract: This invention relates High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) films having improved barrier properties. More particularly, the invention relates to HDPE films containing hydrocarbon resins having improved moisture barrier. The invention also relates to masterbatches for use in producing High Density Polyethylene films having improved barrier properties.

Abstract: This invention relates High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) films having improved barrier properties. More particularly, the invention relates to HDPE films containing hydrocarbon resins having improved moisture barrier. The invention also relates to masterbatches for use in producing High Density Polyethylene films having improved barrier properties.

Abstract: Masterbatches comprising high density polyethylene (HDPE) are used for the production of polyolefin articles, particularly films. Employing HDPE in a masterbatch alone or in combination with a hydrocarbon resin and/or a polyolefin ultimately results in extruded polyolefin articles of optimal stiffness and ductility. Employing a high density polyethylene in combination with a hydrocarbon resin and a polyolefin in a masterbatch causes the masterbatch to solidify more rapidly and be pelletized more efficiently.

Abstract: Masterbatch including at least about 65 wt % of resin having a R&B softening point as measured in accordance with ASTM 28-67. The masterbatch also includes a carrier polymer having a peak melting temperature, as measured by DSC, up to about 20° C. greater than the R&B softening point of the resin. A masterbatch pellet made by a method, including mixing a resin having a R&B softening point as measured in accordance with ASTM 28-67, and a carrier polymer having a peak melting temperature, as measured by DSC, up to about 20° C. greater than the R&B softening point of the resin, to form masterbatch composition including at least about 65 wt % of resin. The method of making the masterbatch pellet also includes pelletizing the masterbatch composition into masterbatch pellet. Methods of making a masterbatch, methods for making polymer product, and a polymer product.

Abstract: Masterbatches comprising high density polyethylene (HDPE) are used for the production of polyolefin articles, particularly films. Employing HDPE in a masterbatch alone or in combination with a hydrocarbon resin and/or a polyolefin ultimately results in extruded polyolefin articles of optimal stiffness and ductility. Employing a high density polyethylene in combination with a hydrocarbon resin and a polyolefin in a masterbatch causes the masterbatch to solidify more rapidly and be pelletized more efficiently.

Abstract: The alkylation resins of this invention comprise the alkylation reaction product of (a) at least one substituted or unsubstituted polycyclic aromatic compound and (b) at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon monomer having at least two carbon-carbon double bonds that reacts with the polycyclic aromatic compound by alkylation in the presence of an acid catalyst, wherein the ratio of (a) to (b) in the resin is about 1:9 to about 3:1 by weight. The resins have a weight average molecular weight of less than 10,000 measured by size exclusion chromatography, and a Ring & Ball softening point of about 50.degree. to about 250.degree. C. Because of their high softening point and low molecular weight, the resins are useful in a variety of applications such as flow rate modifiers for engineering polymers, tackifiers for adhesives, and flushing agents for inks.

Abstract: An innerliner for tubeless tires is comprised of at least one barrier layer such as poly(vinylidene chloride) or ethylene--vinyl alcohol copolymer film with each barrier layer sandwiched between two layers of an elastomeric material adhering to the rubber stock employed in the carcass of the tire. The innerliner has the advantage of imparting equal or better air retention properties to the tire with a substantial reduction in the thickness and weight relative to conventional halobutyl rubber innerliners.

Abstract: An innerliner for tubeless tires is comprised of at least one non-elastomeric barrier layer such as poly(vinylidene chloride) or ethylene--vinyl alcohol copolymer film with each barrier layer sandwiched between two layers of an elastomeric material adhering to the rubber stock employed in the carcass of the tire. The innerliner has the advantage of imparting equal or better air retention properties to the tire with a substantial reduction in the thickness and weight relative to conventional halobutyl rubber innerliners.

Abstract: An innerliner for tubeless tires is comprised of at least one non-elastomeric barrier layer such as poly(vinylidene chloride) or ethylene--vinyl alcohol copolymer film with each barrier layer sandwiched between two layers of an elastomeric material adhering to the rubber stock employed in the carcass of the tire. The innerliner has the advantage of imparting equal or better air retention properties to the tire with a substantial reduction in the thickness and weight relative to conventional halobutyl rubber innerliners.

Abstract: A polymerization catalyst composition including ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl group having 3 to 20 carbon atoms; m is 4 or 6 and n is 0 or 1. Preferably the composition also includes, ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, an alkyl or alkoxy group of from 1 to 5 carbons. Preferably r is 1; m is 4 and R is nonyl and the molar ratio of WCl.sub.m O.sub.n to ##STR3## is from about 1:1 to about 1:3.

Abstract: Disclosed are graft copolymers of polypropylene containing 3 to 100% by weight based on the weight of the polypropylene backbone, preferably 3 to 30%, of an alkyl methacrylate moiety. These are useful as adhesives for bonding polypropylene to chlorinated hydrocarbon polymers. Laminated structures of polypropylene and chlorinated hydrocarbon polymers, which make use of the aforesaid adhesives, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition comprising a polymer of dicyclopentadiene containig an elastomer.

Abstract: Disclosed are graft copolymers of polypropylene containing 3 to 100% by weight based on the weight of the polypropylene backbone, preferably 3 to 30%, of an alkyl methacrylate moiety. These are useful as adhesives for bonding polypropylene to chlorinate-hydrocarbon polymers.

Abstract: A polymerization catalyst composition including ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl group having 3 to 20 carbon atoms; m is 4 or 6 and n is 0 or 1. Preferably the composition also includes, ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, an alkyl or alkoxy group of form 1 to 5 carbons. Preferably r is 1; m is 4 and R is nonyl and the molar ratio of WCl.sub.m O.sub.n to ##STR3## is from about 1:1 to about 1:3.

Abstract: A method of making a thermoset polydicyclopentadiene by first combining a plurality of reactant streams, one containing the activator of a metathesis-catalyst system, a second containing the catalyst of a metathesis-catalyst system and at least one containing dicylopentadiene; then immediately injecting this combination into a mold where polymerization results in the formation of a tough, rigid thermoset polymer with high modulus and excellent impact strength.

Abstract: Incorporation of an ester plasticizer having a solubility parameter from about 7.8 to about 10.2 (cal/cc).sup.1/2 increases the flexibility and impact strength of poly(dicyclopentadiene). In a preferred embodiment of the method for poly(dicyclopentadiene) synthesis, the plasticizer is incorporated into at least one of two parts of a metathesis-catalyst system: a catalyst/monomer solution or an activator/monomer solution. The two parts are then combined in the mixing head of a reaction injection molding machine and injected into a mold where the reaction mixture rapidly sets up into a thermoset polymer with greater flexibility and impact strength than is found in the corresponding unplasticized poly(dicyclopentadiene).