Abstract: Polymeric compositions comprising a blend of high-density polyethylene (“HDPE”) with ethylene vinyl acetate (“EVA”), and optionally with a carbon black and/or one or more other additives, where the polymeric compositions have certain melt-index and vinyl-acetate-content ranges to improve melt strength and processability. Such polymeric compositions can be employed in manufacturing coated conductors, such as fiber optic cables.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions comprising a blend of high-density polyethylene (“HDPE”) with ethylene vinyl acetate (“EVA”), and optionally with a carbon black and/or one or more other additives, where the polymeric compositions have certain melt-index and vinyl-acetate-content ranges to improve melt strength and processability. Such polymeric compositions can be employed in manufacturing coated conductors, such as fiber optic cables.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions comprising a blend of high-density polyethylene (“HDPE”) with ethylene vinyl acetate (“EVA”), and optionally with a carbon black and/or one or more other additives, where the polymeric compositions have certain melt-index and vinyl-acetate-content ranges to improve melt strength and processability. Such polymeric compositions can be employed in manufacturing coated conductors, such as fiber optic cables.

Abstract: A composition comprising a composition of an ethylene-based thermoplastic polymer comprising high density polyethylene (HDPE) blended with a modifier component, an optional blowing agent, optionally with carbon black and/or one or more additives, to make foamed articles.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions comprising a blend of high-density polyethylene (“HDPE”) with ethylene vinyl acetate (“EVA”), and optionally with a carbon black and/or one or more other additives, where the polymeric compositions have certain melt-index and vinyl-acetate-content ranges to improve melt strength and processability. Such polymeric compositions can be employed in manufacturing coated conductors, such as fiber optic cables.

Abstract: A lead-free composition comprising: (A) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC); (B) Bioplasticizer; (C) Calcium Carbonate; and (D) Calcined clay; with the combined weight of the calcium carbonate and calcined clay in the composition in the range of 1 to 15 weight percent, and the weight ratio of calcium carbonate to calcined clay in the range of 15:85 to 85:15. In one embodiment the invention is an insulation sheath for a wire or cable made from the lead-free composition described in the preceding embodiment. In one embodiment the invention is a wire or cable comprising the insulation sheath of the preceding embodiment.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions comprising a vinyl chloride resin, a bioplasticizer, and antimony trioxide. The antimony trioxide comprises arsenic in an amount of 300 ppm or less, lead in an amount of 410 ppm or less, and iron in an amount of 10 ppm or less, based on the entire weight of the antimony trioxide. Such polymeric compositions can be employed in a variety of articles of manufacture, such as coatings for wires and cables.

Abstract: A lead-free composition comprising: (A) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC); (B) Bioplasticizer; (C) Calcium Carbonate; and (D) Calcined clay; with the combined weight of the calcium carbonate and calcined clay in the composition in the range of 1 to 15 weight percent, and the weight ratio of calcium carbonate to calcined clay in the range of 15:85 to 85:15. In one embodiment the invention is an insulation sheath for a wire or cable made from the lead-free composition described in the preceding embodiment. In one embodiment the invention is a wire or cable comprising the insulation sheath of the preceding embodiment.

Abstract: A composition comprising a blend of an ethylene-based thermoplastic polymer comprising high density polyethylene (HDPE) blended with a modifier component, and optionally with a carbon black and/or one or more additives to provide reduced shrinkage of the extruded composition and components made from the composition.

Abstract: A composition comprising a composition of an ethylene-based thermoplastic polymer comprising high density polyethylene (HDPE) blended with a modifier component, an optional blowing agent, optionally with carbon black and/or one or more additives, to make foamed articles.

Abstract: A polymer of the invention comprising the comonomers ethylene, one or more alpha-olefins having 3 to 20 carbon atoms, and one or more cyclic dienes having up to 30 carbon atoms, said polymer having a density of at least 0.890 gram per cubic centimeter; long chain branching; a plurality of double bonds; an Mw/Mn ratio ratio (PDI) of at least 2.5; a flow activation energy of greater than about 6.5 kcal/mol; and a Relaxation Spectrum Index (RSI), PDI, and Melt Index (MI), such that RSI·MIa>2.7 and RSI·MIa·PDIb is in the range of about 0.8 to about 60, when a and b are about 0.6 and minus 1.2, respectively.

Abstract: Ethylene polymers having a) a Polydispersity Index of about 2 to about 4; b) a melt index, MI, and Relaxation Spectrum Index, RSI, such that (RSI)(MI.sup.0.6) is about 2.5 to about 6.5; c) a Crystallizable Chain Length Distribution Index, L.sub.w /L.sub.n, of about 1.0 to about 9; and d) a density, .rho., and a percent haze when fabricated into films such that the percent haze is less than 370.rho.-330, are provided. These ethylene polymers advantageously combine superior clarity and toughness with low extractables and enhanced processing ease.

Abstract: An ethylene polymer having a Polydispersity Index of at least about 3.0, a melt index, MI, and a Relaxation Spectrum Index, RSI, such that (RSI)(MI.sup..alpha.) is greater than about 26 when .alpha. is about 0.7, and a Crystallizable Chain Length Distribution Index, L.sub.w /L.sub.n, less than about 3 is provided. Such ethylene polymer has processability equivalent or superior to even conventional high pressure polyethylene at similar melt index, yet need not be made under high pressure reaction conditions.