Abstract: The subject invention is directed to a polyethylene composition comprising from about 5 to about 70 weight percent of a homogeneous ethylene/&agr;-olefin interpolymer, from about 30 to about 95 weight percent of at least one filler, and from about 0.1 weight percent to less than about 10 weight percent of at least one functionalized polyethylene. The polyethylene compositions of the present invention exhibit high tensile strength, high indentation resistance and filler holding capacity, and are especially useful for floor tile and sheeting applications.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a thermoset elastomer comprising a crosslinked pseudorandom or substantially random interpolymer of: (a) from 15 to 70 weight percent of at least one .alpha.-olefin, (b) from 30 to 70 weight percent of at least one vinylidene aromatic compound, and (c) from 0 to 15 weight percent of at least one diene. The subject invention further provides a thermoplastic vulcanizate comprising the thermoset elastomers of the invention as provided in a thermoplastic polyolefin matrix. The subject invention further provides processes for preparing the inventive thermoset elastomers and thermoplastic vulcanizates, as well as parts fabricated therefrom. The inventive materials have a superior balance of properties, as compared to EPM and EPDM based materials. The subject invention also pertains to foams and methods for their preparation.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a thermoset elastomer comprising a crosslinked pseudorandom or substantially random interpolymer of: (a) from 15 to 70 weight percent of monomer units derived from at least one a-olefin, (b) from 30 to 70 weight percent of monomer units derived from at least one vinylidene aromatic compound, and (c) from 0 to 15 weight percent of monomer units derived from at least one diene. The subject invention further provides a thermoplastic vulcanizate comprising the thermoset elastomers of the invention as provided in a thermoplastic polyolefin matrix. The subject invention further provides processes for preparing the inventive thermoset elastomers and thermoplastic vulcanizates, as well as parts fabricated therefrom. The inventive materials have a superior balance of properties, as compared to EPM and EPDM based materials. The subject invention also pertains to foams and methods for their preparation.

Abstract: Formulated compositions having good uncured ("green") and cured physical properties are disclosed. The compositions comprise at least one substantially linear ethylene/C.sub.3 -C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin copolymer, or alternately, at least one linear ethylene/C.sub.5 -C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin copolymer. The compositions are easily molded and have particular utility in making wire and cable coatings.

Abstract: Formulated compositions having good uncured ("green") and cured physical properties are disclosed. The compositions comprise at least one substantially linear ethylene/C.sub.3 -C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin copolymer, or alternately, at least one linear ethylene/C.sub.5 -C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin copolymer. The compositions are easily molded and have particular utility in making wire and cable coatings.

Abstract: Formulated compositions having good uncured ("green") and cured physical properties are disclosed. The compositions comprise at least one substantially linear ethylene/C.sub.3 -C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin copolymer, or alternately, at least one linear ethylene/C.sub.5 -C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin copolymer. The compositions are easily molded and have particular utility in making wire and cable coatings.

Abstract: Formulated compositions having good uncured ("green") and cured physical properties are disclosed. The compositions comprise at least one substantially linear ethylene/C.sub.3 -C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin copolymer, or alternately, at least one linear ethylene/C.sub.5 -C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin copolymer. The compositions are easily molded and have particular utility in making wire and cable coatings.

Abstract: Homopolymers and copolymers of butylene oxide having a molecular weight of at least about 1 million are employed as drag reducing agents in nonaqueous liquids.