Abstract: Novel crosslinkable compositions based on elastomers, at least one of which has carboxyl and/or carboxylate groups, are provided, these crosslinkable compositions containing special unsaturated organic salts of metal ions and a crosslinking system which acts as a free radical donor. Crosslinked elastomers which have excellent physical properties are obtainable therefrom. The novel crosslinkable compositions have a wide range of uses.

Abstract: Novel crosslinkable compositions based on elastomers, at least one of which has carboxyl and/or carboxylate groups, are provided, these crosslinkable compositions containing special unsaturated organic salts of metal ions and a crosslinking system which acts as a free radical donor. Crosslinked elastomers which have excellent physical properties are obtainable therefrom. The novel crosslinkable compositions have a wide range of uses.

Abstract: A new polymer composition comprising (i) a polymer having a main polymer chain derived from (ia) at least 30% by weight to 100% by weight based on the polymer of a first monomer which introduces at least one of a secondary carbon and a tertiary carbon to the main polymer chain, and (ib) in the range of from 0 to 70% by weight based on the polymer of at least one other monomer; (ii) at least one lithium salt; and (iii) at least one antioxidant is provided, as well as a process for producing a polymer vulcanizate comprising the step of vulcanizing the polymer composition mentioned above additionally comprising a vulcanization system. A method for improving the hot air aging and aqueous fluid resistance characteristics of the polymer mentioned above comprises the step of admixing said polymer with at least one lithium salt and at least one antioxidant is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for reducing mold contamination in an injection molding process by using a mixture of nitrile rubbers, in the range of from 0.1-0.5 wt. % of fatty acids and optionally further additives.

Abstract: This invention relates to a mixture containing one or more olefin rubbers and one or more nitrile rubbers, to a process for the production thereof, to a vulcanizable mixture and to a process for the production thereof as well as to moldings of all kinds producible from the mixtures.

Abstract: This invention relates to a mixture containing one or more olefin rubbers and one or more nitrile rubbers, to a process for the production thereof, to a vulcanizable mixture and to a process for the production thereof as well as to moldings of all kinds producible from the mixtures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for reducing mold contamination in an injection molding process by using a mixture of nitrile rubbers, in the range of from 0.1-0.5 wt. % of fatty acids and optionally further additives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to branched copolymers based on unsaturated nitrites and conjugated dienes which are characterized in that the content of bonded unsaturated nitrile is 15 to 50 wt. %, the Mooney viscosity ranges from 15 to 150 MU [ML 1+4/100° C.], the chain branching ranges from 0 to 20° (determined by the &Dgr;&dgr;B value) and the solubility is ≧85 wt. % (measured in methyl ethyl ketone at 20° C.).

Abstract: This invention relates to a mixture containing one or more olefin rubbers and one or more nitrile rubbers, to a process for the production thereof, to a vulcanizable mixture and to a process for the production thereof as well as to moldings of all kinds producible from the mixtures.

Abstract: This invention relates to a mixture containing one or more olefin rubbers and one or more nitrile rubbers, to a process for the production thereof, to a vulcanizable mixture and to a process for the production thereof as well as to moldings of all kinds producible from the mixtures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing mixtures of polyvinyl chloride and polymers based on conjugated dienes and acrylonitrile, by mixing powdered polyvinyl chloride with latexes based on conjugated dienes and acrylonitrile and then coagulating the mixture. The method according to the present invention represents an inexpensive and environmentally friendly method of producing the mentioned mixtures, the physical behavior of the resulting mixtures being no different to that of corresponding mixtures produced by the dry blend method or the latex blend method.

Abstract: This invention relates to mixtures of polychloroprene elastomers which are distinguished by their good processibility and excellent cold resistance.

Abstract: Elastomers reinforced with fibrous composite materials and having improved properties are obtained if the strengthening means used are composite materials based on reinforcing fibres and reactive resins which are coated with adhesion promoters based on polyisocyanates.

Abstract: Compounds corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are the same or different, and represent hydrogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.16 alkylthio, C.sub.6 -C.sub.14 aryl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.14 aryl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkoxy, C.sub.6 -C.sub.14 aryloxy, C.sub.6 -C.sub.14 -aryl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyloxy, halogen or a hydrocarbon radical which has from 1 to 18 carbon atoms and has one or more double bonds, andR.sub.6 represents a linear or branched, saturated or mono- or poly-unsaturated hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 22 carbon atoms or a radical of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 to R.sub.5 have the above-mentioned meaning.