Abstract: A method of making an acid neutralizing polymer includes: a) preparing a first reaction mixture by blending of a polyamide material, a solid strongly basic material, and a halogenated-dimethylalkylamine; b) adding the first reaction mixture to a first compounding machine; c) reacting the first reaction mixture for a time and at a temperature sufficient to produce a first reaction product; d) preparing a second reaction mixture including the polyamide material; e) adding the second reaction mixture to a second compounding machine; f) reacting the second reaction mixture for a time and at a temperature sufficient to produce a second reaction product; g) preparing a third reaction mixture by blending the first reaction mixture and the second reaction mixture; h) adding the third reaction mixture to a third compounding machine; and i) reacting the third reaction mixture for a time and at a temperature sufficient to produce the acid neutralizing polymer.

Abstract: A method of making an acid neutralizing polymer material includes preparing a first reaction mixture including a buffering agent and an amine salt of either a halogenated tertiary amine or a haloalkyl heterocyclic aromatic amine. The first reaction mixture is added to a first compounding machine and reacted for a time and at a temperature sufficient to produce a neutralized amine. A second reaction mixture including a polyamide material and a strong base is prepared, added to the first reaction product and reacted for a time and at a temperature sufficient to produce the acid neutralizing polymer material. Alternatively, the buffering agent, amine salt of either a halogenated tertiary amine or a haloalkyl heterocyclic aromatic amine, and the polyamide material may be added and reacted for a time and at a temperature sufficient to produce the acid neutralizing polymer material.

Abstract: A method of making an acid neutralizing polymer includes: a) preparing a first reaction mixture by blending of a polyamide material, a solid strongly basic material, and a halogenated-dimethylalkylamine; b) adding the first reaction mixture to a first compounding machine; c) reacting the first reaction mixture for a time and at a temperature sufficient to produce a first reaction product; d) preparing a second reaction mixture including the polyamide material; e) adding the second reaction mixture to a second compounding machine; f) reacting the second reaction mixture for a time and at a temperature sufficient to produce a second reaction product; g) preparing a third reaction mixture by blending the first reaction mixture and the second reaction mixture; h) adding the third reaction mixture to a third compounding machine; and i) reacting the third reaction mixture for a time and at a temperature sufficient to produce the acid neutralizing polymer.

Abstract: Grafted polyethylene polymers and copolymers are reactively extruded to achieve enhanced rheological properties. The utilization of an oligomeric or polymeric wax in the reactive extrusion process with functionalized agents, results in improved rheological characteristics of the grafted polymer.

Abstract: Halogen-free polymer composite materials, which are commonly for use in sheathing and insulation applications for wire and cable, are provided. The composite materials include a polymeric blend, which includes ethylene/?-olefin copolymer and polyolefin, a hydrated metal oxide flame-retardant, such as hydrated magnesium oxide, and an antimony compound. In some instances, the polymeric blend may include an olefin/unsaturated ester copolymer.

Abstract: Polymer composites, which are commonly for use as sheathing materials in wire and cable applications, are provided. The sheathing materials exhibit flame retardant properties and include a polymeric blend, which includes olefin/unsaturated ester copolymer and olefin (co)polymer, a hydrated metal oxide flame-retardant, such as magnesium hydroxide, and an antimony compound.

Abstract: Polymer composites, which are commonly for use as sheathing materials in wire and cable applications, are provided. The sheathing materials exhibit flame retardant properties and include a polymeric blend, which includes olefin/unsaturated ester copolymer and olefin (co)polymer, a hydrated metal oxide flame-retardant, such as magnesium hydroxide, and an antimony compound.

Abstract: Halogen-free polymer composite materials, which are commonly for use in sheathing and insulation applications for wire and cable, are provided. The composite materials include a polymeric blend, which includes ethylene/?-olefin copolymer and polyolefin, a hydrated metal oxide flame-retardant, such as hydrated magnesium oxide, and an antimony compound. In some instances, the polymeric blend may include an olefin/unsaturated ester copolymer.

Abstract: Grafted polyethylene polymers and copolymers are reactively extruded to achieve enhanced rheological properties. The utilization of an oligomeric or polymeric wax in the reactive extrusion process with functionalized agents, results in improved rheological characteristics of the grafted polymer.

Abstract: A grafted polymer derived from the free radical reaction of a polymer, a reactive low molecular weight polymer and optionally an ethylenically unsaturated reactive monomer is provided. The grafted polymer compositions may be produced using melt processing techniques, such as reactive extrusion. Composite compositions including the grafted polymer product, a host polymer, and a cellulosic filler are also provided.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for producing polymeric composites containing reinforcing additives. In one embodiment, a filler is also included in the formulation. Articles produced from the reinforcing additives and the composites of this invention are useful as building materials and automotive components.

Abstract: Grafted polyethylene polymers and copolymers are reactively extruded to achieve enhanced rheological properties. The utilization of an oligomeric or polymeric wax in the reactive extrusion process with functionalized agents, results in improved rheological characteristics of the grafted polymer.

Abstract: A substrate having a flame retardant polymer chemically bonded to at least a portion of the substrate. The use of a substrate possessing at least a partially coated outer surface of a flame retardant polymer enables the manufacturing of polymer composites, containing the coated substrate, that possess very effective flame retardant performance while reducing the loading levels over conventional flame retardant additives.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for producing polymeric composites containing reinforcing additives. In one embodiment, a filler is also included in the formulation. Articles produced from the reinforcing additives and the composites of this invention are useful as building materials and automotive components.

Abstract: A method of reinforcing a structural support, includes applying a reinforcement system comprising an AR-glass fibrous layer embedded in an inorganic matrix to the structural support. The AR-glass fibrous layer has a sizing applied thereon, and a resinous coating applied is applied over the sizing. The inorganic matrix is adherent to the resinous coating and the resinous coating is adherent to the sizing.

Abstract: A method of reinforcing a structural support, includes applying a reinforcement system comprising an AR-glass fibrous layer embedded in an inorganic matrix to the structural support. The AR-glass fibrous layer has a sizing applied thereon, and a resinous coating applied is applied over the sizing. The inorganic matrix is adherent to the resinous coating and the resinous coating is adherent to the sizing.

Abstract: Drywall tapes, drywall joints and methods for their construction are provided by this invention. The drywall tape of this invention includes a web of glass fibers and a coating disposed over a portion of the glass fibers. The coating includes a resinous binder which is at least partially soluble or dispersible in joint compound. The resinous binder is capable of forming an adhesive bond with the joint compound when set.

Abstract: A method of reinforcing a structural support, includes applying a reinforcement system comprising an AR-glass fibrous layer embedded in an inorganic matrix to the structural support. The AR-glass fibrous layer has a sizing applied thereon, and a resinous coating applied is applied over the sizing. The inorganic matrix is adherent to the resinous coating and the resinous coating is adherent to the sizing.

Abstract: Drywall tapes, drywall joints and methods for their construction are provided by this invention. The drywall tape of this invention includes a web of glass fibers and a coating disposed over a portion of the glass fibers. The coating includes a resinous binder which is at least partially soluble or dispersible in joint compound. The resinous binder is capable of forming an adhesive bond with the joint compound when set.