Abstract: A composite comprising a urea substrate and ionically and covalently crosslinked, neutralized, sulfonated EPDM elastomeric coating encapsulating the urea.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing high elongation elastomers and highly oriented films and fibers from polymers having specific associative groups, such that the end groups on each macromolecule tend to associate with one another after the macromolecules are in a disentangled state, i.e., in the form of a semi-dilute solution. This association is of a force strong enough to prevent the macromolecular chains from slipping past one another and reentangling when the polymer is moderately heated or further concentrated in solution. The association may be manipulated, i.e., is reversible, under a change in parameter such as temperature, pH, polarity of the solvent medium and like parameters. The associated polymer macromolecules can be drawn as a gel from a semi-dilute solution into a highly aligned disentangled polymer to yield shaped articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the encapsulation of a solid substrate with a neutralized sulfonated polymer, which comprises the steps of: (a) forming a solution of a non-conjugated, diene polymer in a solvent selected from the group consisting of aliphatic, aromatic hydrocarbons and mixtures thereof; (b) contacting the solution of the unsaturated polymer with a sulfonating agent at a sufficient temperature and for a sufficient period of time to form a solution of a sulfonated polymer containing free acid; (c) forming a solution of a base selected from the group consisting of alkali metal hydroxides and mixtures thereof in a mixtrue of an aliphatic alcohol and a hydrocarbon, the hydrocarbon being selected from the group consisting of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and mixtures thereof; (d) adding the solution of base to the solution of sulfonated polymer in an amount sufficient to neutralize the polymer and the free acid, thereby forming a coating solution; (e) contacting the solid substr

Abstract: A composite comprising a substrate and a polymeric coating adhered to at least one surface of said substrate, said polymer coating having a thickness of about 1 to about 100 micrometers, wherein said polymer coating comprises an ionically and covalently crosslinked neutralized carboxylated polymer having a carboxylate content of about 5 to about 300 meq. per 100 grams of said ionically and covalently crosslinked neutralized carboxylated polymer.

Abstract: An encapsulated breaker chemical composition used in an oil or gas stimulation operation which comprises: a breaker chemical; and a pinhole free coating of an ionically and covalently crosslinked neutralized sulfonated elastomeric polymer of about 2 to about 80 microns thick deposited onto the surface of the breaker chemical, wherein said polymer encapsulates the breaker chemical, wherein the polymer is permeable to the breaker chemical and the polymer is non-reactive to the breaker chemical.

Abstract: Polymers of olefin monomers and a substantially uniform concentration of carboxyl, hydroxyl, thio, amino, carbonyl and imino functional group-containing monomers. Polymers of olefin monomers and carboxyl, hydroxyl, thio, amino, carbonyl and imino functional group-containing monomers substantially devoid of halogen. Method for preparing polymers by reacting carboxyl, hydroxyl, thio, amino, carbonyl and imino functional group-containing monomers with non-halogenated organometallic compounds to form masked, functional group-containing monomers and polymerizing polymer chain monomers with the masked, functional group-containing monomers to produce a polymer chain. Method for forming masked, functional group-containing monomers by reacting carboxyl, hydroxyl, thio, amino, carbonyl and imino functional group-containing monomers with non-halogenated organometallic compounds. Masked, carboxyl, hydroxyl, thio, amino, carbonyl and imino functional group-containing monomers.

Abstract: An encapsulated breaker chemical composition used in an oil or gas stimulation operation which comprises: a breaker chemical; and a pinhole free coating of an ionically and covalently crosslinked neutralized sulfonated elastomeric polyer of about 2 to about 80 microns thick deposited onto the surface of the breaker chemical, wherein said polymer encapsulates the breaker chemical, wherein the polymer is permeable to the breaker chemical and the polymer is non-reactive to the breaker chemical.

Abstract: Polymers of olefin monomers and a substantially uniform concentration of carboxyl, hydroxyl, thio, amino, cabonyl and imino functional group-containing monomers. Polymers of olefin monomers and carboxyl, hydroxyl, thio, amino, carbonyl and imino functional group-containing monomers substantially devoid of halogen. Method for preparing polymers by reacting carboxyl, hydroxyl, thio, amino, carbonyl and imino functional group-containing monomers with non-halogenated organometallic compounds to form masked, functional group-containing monomers and polymerizing polymer chain monomers with the masked, functional group-containing monomers to produce a polymer chain. Method for forming masked, functional group-containing monomers by reacting carboxyl, hydroxyl, thio, amino, carbonyl and imino functional group-containing monomers with non-halogenated organometallic compounds. Masked, carboxyl, hydroxyl, thio, amino, carbonyl and imino functional group-containing monomers.

Abstract: Free flowing coated pellets are prepared by blending a first polymer with a second polymer wherein the second polymer is a polymer which has a crystalline or semicrystalline melting point which is at least 10.degree. C. above the melting or softening point of the polymer, the two polymers being insoluble in one another in the melt state; (2) intimately blending the two polymers; and (3) extruding the blend through a die having an outlet die face which is maintained at a substantially lower temperature than the extruder melt temperature.In its preferred embodiment the first polymer is an elastomer and the second polymer comprises at least one crystalline or semicrystalline plastic polymer. A typical composition comprises an EPM or EPDM rubber and a mixture of polyethylene and a crystalline copolymer of ethylene and propylene.

Abstract: Free flowing coated pellets are prepared by blending a first polymer with a second polymer wherein the second polymer is a polymer which has a crystalline or semicrystalline melting point which is at least 10.degree. C. above the melting or softening point of the first polymer, the two polymers being insoluble in one another in the melt state; (2) intimately blending the two polymers; and (3) extruding the blend through a die having an outlet die face which is maintained at a substantially lower temperature than the extruder melt temperature.In its preferred embodiment the first polymer is an elastomer and the second polymer comprises at least one crystalline or semi-crystalline plastic polymer. A typical composition comprises an EMP or EPDM rubber and a mixture of polyethylene and a crystalline copolymer of ethylene and propylene.

Abstract: A process for preparing composite films comprising at least one layer of a first plastic polymer and a substrate of a second polymer/first plastic polymer composition by intimately mixing about 15 to about 90 wt. % of first plastic polymer and about 10 to 85 wt. % of the second polymer, extruding the mixture through a film die while cooling at least one surface of the die outlet at least about 10.degree. C. below the melting point of the plastic polymer and cooling the film. In a preferred embodiment the first plastic polymer has a semi-crystalline or crystalline melting point which is at least 10.degree. C. above the softening or melting point of the second polymer.A sandwich type laminate comprising two outer skins of first plastic polymer enclosing a core comprising a blend of first plastic polymer and second polymer can be prepared by cooling both die outlet surfaces. Where a blown film die is utilized the inner and outer die layers must be cooled to accomplish this end.

Abstract: By selecting the composition and intermolecular compositional distribution with respect to ethylene and diene content and the molecular weight and molecular weight distribution, ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymers can have both improved processing properties and compound vulcanizate physical properties. The lower molecular weight fractions of 10.sup.4 to about 5.times.10.sup.5 have at least 2 times the diene content of the higher molecular weight fractions and an ethylene content of 30-80 wt. %. The higher molecular weight fractions of 2.times.10.sup.5 to about 10.sup.7 have a higher ethylene content than the lower molecular weight fractions and are less than 90 wt. % ethylene.

Abstract: An ethylene ter- or tetrapolymer useful as a viscosity modifer and a process for preparing the polymer. The polymer comprises ethylene, an alpha-olefin, a non-conjugated diene and, optionally, a cationically polymerizable monoolefin. The polymerization catalyst comprises a Ziegler catalyst in conjunction with a cationic polymerization catalyst.

Abstract: Bitumen modified with a modifier comprising a defined elastomeric component and a polyolefin component containing polyethylene and polypropylene has improved high temperatures and low temperature properties which make it especially suitable for roofing applications. The elastomeric component is an ethylene propylene copolymer having a broad compositional distribution with regard to its ethylene content.

Abstract: Free flowing coated pellets are prepared by blending a first polymer with a second polymer wherein the second polymer is a polymer which has a crystalline or semicrystalline melting point which is at least 10.degree. C. above the melting or softening point of the first polymer, the two polymers being insoluble in one another in the melt state; (2) intimately blending the two polymers; and (3) extruding the blend through a die having an outlet die face which is maintained at a substantially lower temperature than the extruder melt temperature.In its preferred embodiment the first polymer is an elastomer and the second polymer comprises at least one crystalline or semicyrstalline plastic polymer. A typical composition comprises an EPM or EPDM rubber and a mixture of polyethylene and a crystalline copolymer of ethylene and propylene.

Abstract: Fluid solutions, e.g. mineral oil solutions, of polydispersed polymers have improved resistance to mechanical shear when said polymers have a narrow molecular weight distribution, i.e. ##EQU1## 10 and/or a reduced compliance less than that of a linear monodisperse polymer of the same chemical repeat unit and M.sub.w and preferably said solution at a concentration such that [.eta.] c ranges from one-tenth to five where [.eta.] is the intrinsic viscosity of the polymer in the oil and c is the concentration in the same units and/or has a compliance no larger than twenty times the value exhibited by an identical solution except that said polymer was replaced by a linear monodisperse polymer of the same chemical structure and of the same (.+-.5%) weight average molecular weight (M.sub.w).

Abstract: An ethylene ter- or tetrapolymer useful as a viscosity modifier and a process for preparing the polymer. The polymer comprises ethylene, an alpha-olefin, a non-conjugated diene and, optionally, a cationically polymerizable monoolefin. The polymerization catalyst comprises a Ziegler catalyst in conjunction with a cationic polymerization catalyst.

Abstract: A process for sulfonating polymers which are prepared by solution polymerization using a Friedel-Crafts or Ziegler-type catalyst is disclosed. The reactor effluent containing polymer, unreacted light monomers, diluent-solvent and active catalyst is first treated to remove substantially all unreacted light monomer, e.g. by flashing. The effluent is then treated with a sulfonating agent (e.g. acetyl sulfate and acetic acid) which simultaneously deactivates catalyst. Thereafter, the sulfonated polymer is neutralized, e.g. by exposure to metal salts, organic amines, etc., and subjected to normal finishing operations, e.g. deashing, steam stripping, stabilizing and drying.

Abstract: An injection-moldable, peroxide crosslinkable elastomeric composition comprises a mixture of a crystalline interpolymer comprising ethylene and propylene; a low density polyethylene; one or more multifunctional vinylic or allylic monomers; a medium to high structure form of carbon; and an organic peroxide.The composition is particularly useful for the fabrication of injection molded structures which are required to flex on impact and return to their original shape when the distorting force is released. Typical structures are automotive fender extensions, grilles and front and rear fascia.

Abstract: Terpolymers of ethylene, a C.sub.3 to C.sub.8 alpha-olefin and a non-conjugated acyclic or alicyclic diolefin are epoxidized at sites of unsaturation which are extraneous to the main backbone chain of carbon atoms. Either the epoxidized terpolymer or the reaction products of the epoxidized terpolymer with reagents having replaceable hydrogen, i.e., water, organic acids, alcohols, amines, phenols, mercaptans and the like, are useful as multifunctional additives for synthetic and mineral oil lubricants and fuels.