Abstract: A derivatized blend and a process for producing that blend in which a high ethylene content ethylene-propylene polymer and a lower ethylene content ethylene-propylene polymer are subjected to simultaneous blending and shearing to reduce their molecular weights and molecular weight distribution and then reacted with an organic compound to derivatize the blend. The sheared derivatized blend of polymers can function as a shear stable multifunctional viscosity index improver with improved low temperature properties and, in some cases, dispersancy antioxidant and anti-wear properties.

Abstract: A novel additive comprising a highly grafted, multi-functional olefin copolymer comprising a graft and amine-derivatized copolymer prepared from ethylene and at least one C.sub.3 to C.sub.23 alpha-monoolefin and, optionally, a polyene, wherein the copolymer of ethylene and at least one C.sub.3 to C.sub.23 alpha-monoolefin has grafted thereon from 0.3 to 0.75 carboxylic groups per 1000 number average molecular weight units of olefin copolymer and wherein the olefin copolymer has a number average molecular weight of between 20,000 and 150,000, and lubricating oil concentrates and compositions containing the same are provided.

Abstract: A blend and a process for producing that blend in which a high ethylene content ethylene-propylene polymer and a lower ethylene content ethylene-propylene polymer are subjected to simultaneous blending and shearing to reduce their molecular weights and molecular weight distribution. The sheared blend of polymers can function as a shear stable dispersant viscosity index improver with improved lower temperature properties or the hydrocarbon base for multifunctional for viscosity index improvers, motor fuel additives or polymeric dispersants.

Abstract: This invention is addressed to olefin polymers having antioxidant properties which are prepared by Ziegler polymerization of one or more monomers containing ethylenic unsaturation along with a polymerizable antioxidant monomer in the form of a substituted norbornene in which at least one substituent contains one or more groups imparting to the molecule antioxidant properties.

Abstract: Novel thermoplastic elastomer compositions, made by dispersing a polyolefin elastomer phase containing functionalized EPM or EPDM in a polyamide resin followed by cross-linking of the elastomer phase, are described. The cross-linked phase exists as discreet particles, providing an overall blend which remains thermoplastic. The resulting blend may be used in the fabrication of elastomeric goods without the need for a separate vulcanization step after the desired object is formed.

Abstract: A blend and a process for producing that blend in which a high ethylene content ethylene-propylene polymer and a lower ethylene content ethylene-propylene polymer are subjected to simultaneous blending and shearing to reduce their molecular weights and molecular weight distribution and to yield a product that can be recovered as a solid using conventional plastic processing equipment. The sheared blend of polymers can function as a shear stable viscosity index improver with improved lower temperature properties.

Abstract: A blend and a process for producing that blend in which a high ethylene content ethylene-propylene polymer and a lower ethylene content ethylene-propylene polymer are subjected to simultaneous blending and shearing to reduce their molecular weights and molecular weight distribution and to yield a product that can be recovered as a solid using conventional plastic processing equipment. The sheared blend of polymers can function as a shear stable viscosity index improver with improved lower temperature properties.

Abstract: Novel thermoplastic elastomer compositions, made by dispersing a polyolefin elastomer phase containing functionalized EPM or EPDM in a polyamide resin followed by cross-linking of the elastomer phase, are described. The cross-linked phase exists as discreet particles, providing an overall blend which remains thermoplastic. The resulting blend may be used in the fabrication of elastomeric goods without the need for a separate vulcanization step after the desired object is formed.

Abstract: A blend and a process for producing that blend in which a high ethylene content ethylene-propylene polymer and a lower ethylene content ethylene-propylene polymer are subjected to simultaneous blending and shearing to reduce their molecular weights and molecular weight distribution and to yield a product that can be recovered as a solid using conventional plastic processing equipment. The sheared blend of polymers can function as a shear stable viscosity index improver with improved lower temperature properties.

Abstract: This invention is addressed to antioxidants which are polymerizable using the Ziegler catalyst system. The antioxidant of the present invention has the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each aryl groups containing a hindered antioxidant structure imparting antioxidant properties to the compounds. The compounds of the present invention are useful in the polymerization of olefin compounds using Ziegler catalyst systems whereby the antioxidant of the invention becomes chemically bound to the polymer while, at the same time, imparting antioxidant properties thereto.

Abstract: This invention is addressed to antioxidants which are polymerizable using the Ziegler catalyst system. The antioxidant of the present invention has the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each aryl groups containing a hindered antioxidant structure imparting antioxidant properties to the compounds. The compounds of the present invention are useful in the polymerization of olefin compounds using Ziegler catalyst systems whereby the antioxidant of the invention becomes chemically bound to the polymer while, at the same time, imparting antioxidant properties thereto.

Abstract: Novel thermoplastic elastomer compositions, made by dispersing a polyolefin elastomer phase containing functionalized EPM or EPDM in a polyamide resin followed by cross-linking of the elastomer phase, are described. The cross-linked phase exists as discreet particles, providing an overall blend which remains thermoplastic. The resulting blend may be used in the fabrication of elastomeric goods without the need for a separate vulcanization step after the desired object is formed.

Abstract: The improvement of toughness and impact strength of polyester resins is achieved by blending 60-90 parts by weight of the polyester with 10-40 parts by weight of an ethylene, propylene, diene rubber, having 2-20 unsaturated C.dbd.C linkages per 1000 carbon atoms and which has been grafted with glycidyl methacrylate to a level of 1-10 percent by weight.

Abstract: The peroxide catalyzed reaction of maleic anhydride and a saturated ethylene-propylene rubber of low molecular weight and the hydrolysis thereof produces a reversibly crosslinked product of apparent higher molecular weight by measure of Mooney viscosity but apparent unchanged molecular weight by reduced solution viscosity (RSV). The graft product of a low molecular weight semi-solid substrate can be recovered conveniently as a non-cold flowing solid which has utility as a low molecular weight oil VI improver and as an impact modifier for polar thermoplastic resins.

Abstract: Impact strength and toughness of polyamide resins are improved by blending resin with up to 50 percent by weight maleic anhydride grafted EPM rubber of low molecular weight and exposing the mixture to elevated temperature during blending.