Abstract: CPVC compounds intended for low shear extrusion, for example of piping, and articles such as piping derived therefrom are disclosed. The compounds comprise CPVC having 69% to 74% by weight chlorine and preferably 65% to about 69% chlorine; an acrylic impact modifier and a first chlorinated polyethylene containing from about 32% to about 37% chlorine by weight and a Mooney viscosity from 25 to 45, and a second CPE containing from about 36 to about 42% chlorine and a Mooney viscosity of from 60 to about 95. Compression molded plaques derived from the powder composition exhibit a good balance of tensile strength, tensile modulus, izod impact strength, HDT and dynamic thermal stability specified herein. A pipe extruded directly from said composition in powder form under ASTM-D2846 exhibits a long term hydrostatic design strength of at least 500 psi at 200.degree. F. The invention is useful, for example, for industrial use applications such as steam condensate lines.

Abstract: CPVC compounds intended for low shear extrusion, for example of piping, and articles such as piping derived therefrom are disclosed. The compounds comprise CPVC having 69% to 74% by weight chlorine and preferably 65% to about 69% chlorine; an acrylic impact modifier and a first chlorinated polyethylene containing from about 32% to about 37% chlorine by weight and a Mooney viscosity from 25 to 45, and a second CPE containing from about 36 to about 42% chlorine and a Mooney viscosity of from 60 to about 95. Compression molded plaques derived from the powder composition exhibit a good balance of tensile strength, tensile modulus, izod impact strength, HDT and dynamic thermal stability specified herein. A pipe extruded directly from said composition in powder form under ASTM-D2846 exhibits a long term hydrostatic: design strength of at least 500 psi at 200.degree. F. The invention is useful, for example, for industrial use applications such as steam condensate lines.

Abstract: CPVC compositions, pipe, and a method of preparing a pipe are disclosed and comprise CPVC having 63% to 70% by weight chlorine and preferably 65% to about 69% chlorine; a high rubber impact modifier comprising a graft copolymer of a rubbery polydiene and one or preferably more than one hardening monomer selected from a group consisting of a vinyl aromatic monomer, a (meth)acrylate, and a (meth)acrylonitrile monomer including mixtures. Said graft copolymer exhibits a Shore D hardness of less than about 64, and preferably between about 35 and 45; and a chlorinated polyethylene containing between 30% and 40% chlorine by weight, compression molded placques derived from the powder composition exhibit a minimum tensile strength, modulus, izod impact strength, Tg and dynamic thermal stability specified herein. A pipe extruded directly from said composition meets ASTM-D2846 and exhibits unexpected ductility down to 20.degree. F. (-6.6.degree. C.) under fixed drop dart impact testing.

Abstract: CPVC compositions, pipe, and a method of preparing a pipe are disclosed and comprise CPVC having 63% to 70% by weight chlorine and preferably 65% to about 69% chlorine; a high rubber impact modifier comprising a graft copolymer of a rubbery polydiene and one or preferably more than one hardening monomer selected from a group consisting of a vinyl aromatic monomer, a (meth)acrylate, and a (meth)acrylonitrile monomer including mixtures. Said graft copolymer exhibits a Shore D hardness of less than about 64, and preferably between about 35 and 45; and a chlorinated polyethylene containing between 30% and 40% chlorine by weight, compression molded placques derived from the powder composition exhibit a minimum tensile strength, modulus, izod impact strength, Tg and dynamic thermal stability specified herein. A pipe extruded directly from said composition meets ASTM-D2846 and exhibits unexpected ductility down to 20.degree. F. (-6.6.degree. C.) under fixed drop dart impact testing.

Abstract: Vinyl chloride and vinylidene chloride polymer compositions containing alumina trihydrate and bismuth-subcarbonate, produce decreased amounts of smoke on burning.

Abstract: Apparatus for processing extruded thermoplastic material by advancing a hollow extrudate from the die member of an extruder through auxiliary equipment followed by stress relieving the extrudate through a mesh guide means, wherein the initial portion is heated while the subsequent portion is cooled by passing it through the mesh guide which may be contained in a temperature controlled water bath.