Abstract: Provided are non-breathable films including specific polymer blends, and methods for making such films. The films comprise an anhydride and/or carboxylic acid functionalized ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer, a linear low density polyethylene, and an inorganic filler. The method of manufacturing the film comprises extruding an anhydride and/or carboxylic acid functionalized ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer, a linear low density polyethylene, and an inorganic filler to form the film and stretching the film. The films according to embodiments disclosed herein can exhibit low WVTR values and improved modulus while also incorporating significant amounts of inorganic filler at low gauges.

Abstract: A composition comprising the following components: a) a first ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer that comprises the following properties: i) a melt viscosity (177° C.) from 2,000 to 50,000 mPa·s, ii) a density from 0.855 to 0.885 g/cc; b) a second ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer that comprises the following properties: i) a melt viscosity (177° C.) from 2,000 to 50,000 mPa·s, ii) a density from 0.900 to 0.960 g/cc; and wherein the weight ratio of component a to component b is from 1.0 to 100.

Abstract: A composition comprises (A) an ethylene/alpha-olefin/diene interpolymer; (B) a peroxide comprising at least one peroxide bond; and (C) a bis-TEMPO compound having the Structure (I), wherein R1-4 are each independently H or a C1-C6 alkyl group; X is S, O, N, P, Se, a carbonyl group, a carboxyl group, an amide group, an azo group, an imino group, a carbamate group, a peroxy group, a phosphono group, a phosphate group, a sulfonyl group, a sulfinyl group, a sulfonate ester group, a sulfonate ester group, or combinations thereof; Y is a substitute or unsubstituted aliphatic alkyl group or aromatic alkyl group, a heterocyclic group, a siloxane group, an ethylene glycol group, an imide group, or combinations thereof; and n is greater than 1. The ratio of the molar amount of nitroxide groups of component (C) to the molar amount of the peroxide bonds of component (B) is from 0.100:1.000 to 2.000:1.000.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive (HMA) composition comprises: a) an ethylene/alpha-olefin multi-block interpolymer that has a melt viscosity (177° C.)?50,000 mPa·s; b) an anhydride and/or carboxylic acid functionalized propylene-based polymer that has a melt viscosity (190° C.)?50,000 mPa·s; c) a tackifier; and d) a wax. Such composition delivers both a high temperature heat resistance and a fast set time.

Abstract: A composition comprises: (A) a polypropylene polymer; (B) a polyolefin elastomer; (C) a compound having the formula (I) defined herein; and (D) an additive component. And an article made from the composition.

Abstract: A composition comprises: (A) a polypropylene polymer; (B) a polyolefin elastomer; (C) a compound having the formula (I) defined herein; and (D) an additive component. And an article made from the composition.

Abstract: A method for making a copolymer polyol includes (a) forming a pre-compounded thermoplastic polymeric composition by compounding from 10 wt % to 90 wt % of a solid functional additive component with from 10 wt % to 90 wt % of a polystyrene component, (b) melting the pre-compounded thermoplastic polymeric composition to form a melted thermoplastic polymeric composition, (c) combining the melted thermoplastic polymeric composition with a carrier polyol component in the presence of a stabilizer component to form a pre-mixture that includes the pre-compounded thermoplastic polymeric composition dispersed within a continuous phase of the carrier polyol component, and (d) cooling the pre-mixture to form the copolymer polyol.

Abstract: A composition comprises (A) an ethylene/alpha-olefin/diene interpolymer; (B) a peroxide comprising at least one peroxide bond; and (C) a bis-TEMPO compound having the Structure (I), wherein R1-4 are each independently H or a C1-C6 alkyl group; X is S, O, N, P, Se, a carbonyl group, a carboxyl group, an amide group, an azo group, an imino group, a carbamate group, a peroxy group, a phosphono group, a phosphate group, a sulfonyl group, a sulfinyl group, a sulfonate ester group, a sulfonate ester group, or combinations thereof; Y is a substitute or unsubstituted aliphatic alkyl group or aromatic alkyl group, a heterocyclic group, a siloxane group, an ethylene glycol group, an imide group, or combinations thereof; and n is greater than 1. The ratio of the molar amount of nitroxide groups of component (C) to the molar amount of the peroxide bonds of component (B) is from 0.100:1.000 to 2.000:1.000.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition. In an embodiment a composition is provided and includes: (A) a carboxylic-functionalized ethylene/a-olefin interpolymer having (i) a density from 0.855 g/cc to 0.895 g/cc; and (ii) a melt viscosity, at 177° C., less than, or equal to, 50,000 mPa·s; and (B) a propylene-based interpolymer having (i) a density from 0.870 g/cc to 0.890 g/cc; and (ii) a melt viscosity, at 177° C., less than, or equal to, 50,000 mPa·s.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition comprising: A) a propylene/C4-C10 alpha-olefin interpolymer; (i)) a total unsaturation per mole of propylene from 0.010% to 0.030%, (ii) a density from 0.855 g/cc to 0.890 g/cc, and (iii) a melt viscosity, at 177 C, from 500 cP to 200,000 cP.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition. In an embodiment a composition is provided and includes: (A) a carboxylic-functionalized ethylene/a-olefin interpolymer having (i) a density from 0.855 g/cc to 0.895 g/cc; and (ii) a melt viscosity, at 177° C., less than, or equal to, 50,000 mPa·s; and (B) a propylene-based interpolymer having (i) a density from 0.870 g/cc to 0.890 g/cc; and (ii) a melt viscosity, at 177° C., less than, or equal to, 50,000 mPa·s.

Abstract: A method for making a copolymer polyol includes (a) forming a pre-compounded thermoplastic polymeric composition by compounding from 10 wt % to 90 wt % of a solid functional additive component with from 10 wt % to 90 wt % of a polystyrene component, (b) melting the pre-compounded thermoplastic polymeric composition to form a melted thermoplastic polymeric composition, (c) combining the melted thermoplastic polymeric composition with a carrier polyol component in the presence of a stabilizer component to form a pre-mixture that includes the pre-compounded thermoplastic polymeric composition dispersed within a continuous phase of the carrier polyol component, and (d) cooling the pre-mixture to form the copolymer polyol.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition comprising: A) a propylene/C4-C10 alpha-olefin interpolymer; (i)) a total unsaturation per mole of propylene from 0.010% to 0.030%, (ii) a density from 0.855 g/cc to 0.890 g/cc, and (iii) a melt viscosity, at 177 C, from 500 cP to 200,000 cP.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising: an aqueous dispersion comprising: the melt-kneading product of (A) a base polymer which comprises one or more thermoplastic polymers, (B) a stabilizing agent which comprises at least one component selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid grafted ethylene-based polymers and maleic anhydride grafted polyolefins; (C) a neutralizing agent; and (D) water; wherein the aqueous dispersion has a volume average particle size of less than about 5 ?m is provided.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising: an aqueous dispersion comprising: the melt-kneading product of (A) a base polymer which comprises one or more thermoplastic polymers, (B) a stabilizing agent which comprises at least one component selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid grafted ethylene-based polymers and maleic anhydride grafted polyolefins; (C) a neutralizing agent; and (D) water; wherein the aqueous dispersion has a volume average particle size of less than about 5 ?m is provided.

Abstract: The present invention is an ignition resistant carbonate polymer composition, a method to make said composition and fabricated articles made therefrom. The ignition resistant carbonate polymer composition comprises: (i) an aromatic polycarbonate or an aromatic polyester carbonate, (ii) a graft polymer, (iii) optionally one or more thermoplastic vinyl (co)polymer, (iv) optionally one or more thermoplastic polyester polymer, (v) an aromatic phosphate compound, and (vi) a mixture of a fibril forming polytetrafluoroethylene polymer and a fluorothermoplast.

Abstract: The present invention is an ignition resistant carbonate polymer composition, a method to make said composition and fabricated articles made therefrom. The ignition resistant carbonate polymer composition comprises: (i) an aromatic polycarbonate or an aromatic polyester carbonate, (ii) a graft polymer, (iii) optionally one or more thermoplastic vinyl (co)polymer, (iv) optionally one or more thermoplastic polyester polymer, (v) an aromatic phosphate compound, and (vi) a mixture of a fibril forming polytetrafluoroethylene polymer and a fluorothermoplast.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bicomponent fiber having increased surface roughness. The fiber includes a first polymer and a composite, wherein the composite forms a layer which forms at least a portion of the fiber's surface. The composite is formed by a second polymer and a filler, where an average particle size of the filler can be greater than a thickness of the layer formed by the composite. The fibers can have a round, oval, trilobal, triangular, dog-boned, flat or hollow shape and a symmetrical or asymmetrical sheath/core or side-by-side configuration. When the fiber has a sheath/core configuration, the composite can form the sheath, and the average particle size of the filler can be greater than the thickness of the sheath.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of blends comprising an ethylene copolymer, which is prepared by polymerizing ethylene and at least one comonomer selected from (a) a compound represented by the formula H2C?CHR, wherein R is an alkyl group, an aryl group, or (b) a diene. The polymerization takes place in the presence of a solid catalyst system comprising a support, a transition metal compound and an activator capable of converting the transition metal compound into a catalytically active transition metal complex.

Abstract: Fibers that exhibit good elasticity or extensibility and tenacity, and low modulus are prepared from propylene-based copolymers. The propylene-based copolymers comprise at least about 50 weight percent (wt %) of units derived from propylene and at least about 8 wt % of units derived from one or more comonomers other than propylene, e.g., ethylene. Particularly preferred propylene copolymers are characterized as having 13C NMR peaks corresponding to a regio-error at about 14.6 and about 15.7 ppm, the peaks of about equal intensity. In one aspect of the invention, fibers are subjected to stress-induced crystallization by subjecting the fiber to tensile elongation during draw.