Abstract: The present disclosure provides a tetrabromophthalic anhydride polysiloxane. In an embodiment, the tetrabromophthalic anhydride polysiloxane (TP) has the structure of Formula (1) Formula (1) wherein each R is the same or different and each R is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, and a C1-C20 hydrocarbonyl group; and wherein m is an integer greater than or equal to 0, n is an integer greater than or equal to 2; and m/n=0 to 10. The present disclosure also provides a polymeric composition including the TP of Formula (1) and a cable including the TP of Formula (1).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a tetrabromophthalic anhydride diamine siloxane. In an embodiment, a tetrabromophthalic anhydride diamine siloxane (TDS) is provided with the structure of Formula (1) Formula (1) wherein n is an integer from 1 to 40; and each R is the same or different and each R is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, and a C1-C20 hydrocarbonyl group. The present disclosure also provides a polymeric composition including the TDS of Formula (1) and a cable including the TDS of Formula (1).

Abstract: A toughened polyamide composition including a blend of: (A) at least one polyamide; (B) at least one impact modifier; and (C) at least one organic amine; a process for producing the toughened polyamide composition; and articles made from the toughened polyamide compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process. In an embodiment, the process includes providing an initial cable core. The initial cable core includes (i) a conductor and (ii) an initial insulation layer. The initial insulation layer includes a crosslinkable polymeric composition composed of (a) an ethylene-based polymer composed of (1) ethylene monomer, (2) an optional ?-olefin comonomer, and (3) an optional organosiloxane comonomer. The crosslinkable polymeric composition further includes (b) dicumyl peroxide (DCP), (c) an Si—H containing (AP) scavenger, (d) optional curing coagent, and (e) optional anti-oxidant. The process includes subjecting the initial cable core to a crosslinking procedure sufficient to crosslink the crosslinkable polymeric composition and form a cable core with a crosslinked insulation layer.

Abstract: Toughened polyamide composition including: (a) at least one polyamide; (b) at least one toughener component; and (c) at least one siloxane-based component having a viscosity of 1 mm2/s-100,000 mm2/s providing toughened polyamide composition with good impact strength; process for producing the toughened polyamide composition; and articles made from the toughened polyamide composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an encapsulant film made from a curable composition comprising: (A) a polyolefin polymer; (B) an organic peroxide; (C) a silane coupling agent; and (D) a co-agent comprising a monocyclic organosiloxane of formula (I).

Abstract: A process, and related composition, to form a crosslinked composition, the process comprising applying heat, and optionally radiation, to a composition that comprises at least the following components: a) elastomer, or an olefin-based polymer that has a density >0.920 g/cc, and wherein component a has a total unsaturation ?0.20/1000 C; b) a molecule comprising at least one Si—H group; c) at least one peroxide; and d) optionally, at least one crosslinking coagent different from component b. A process, and related composition, to form a crosslinked composition, the process comprising applying radiation, and optionally heat, to a composition that comprises the following components: a) elastomer, or an olefin-based polymer that has a density ?0.920 g/cc, and wherein component a has a total unsaturation ?0.20/1000 C; b) a molecule comprising at least one Si—H group.

Abstract: A moisture-curable polyolefin formulation comprising a (hydrolyzable silyl group)-functional polyolefin prepolymer and a compound that is an iron (II) acetylacetonate or an iron (III) acetylacetonate, wherein each compound independently is unsubstituted or substituted. Also, methods of making and using same, a cured polyolefin made therefrom, and articles containing or made from same.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process includes providing (A) an ethylene/MOCOS copolymer composed of (i) units derived from ethylene, (ii) from 0.01 wt % to 0.5 wt % units derived from a comonomer, and (iii) optionally units derived from a termonomer. The comonomer is a monocyclic organosiloxane (MOCOS) of formula (I) [R1, R2SiO2/2]n wherein n is an integer greater than or equal to 3, each R1 is independently a (C2_C4) alkenyl or a H2C?C (R1a)—C(?O)—O—(CH2)m_ wherein R1a is H or methyl; m is an integer from 1 to 4; and each R2 is independently H, (C1_C4) alkyl, phenyl, or R1. The process includes mixing (B) a free radical initiator with (A) the ethylene/MOCOS copolymer to form a mixture, heating the mixture, and forming a crosslinkable ethylene/MOCOS copolymer composition having a gel content greater than 70%.

Abstract: A process to form a crosslinked composition, said process comprising thermally treating a composition comprising the following: a) an elastomer; b) a siloxy-modified silica; c) a hydrosilylation catalyst. A composition comprising the following: a) an elastomer; b) a siloxy-modified silica; c) a hydrosilylation catalyst.

Abstract: An (electron beam)-curable (EBC) formulation comprising an EBC polyolefin compound having a crystallinity of from 0 to less than 50 weight percent (wt %) and/or having a density of 0.930 gram per cubic centimeter (g/cm3) or less; and an alkenyl-functional monocyclic organosiloxane (“silicon-based coagent”). Also included are a cured polyolefin product prepared by electron-beam irradiating the EBC formulation; methods of making and using the EBC formulation or cured polyolefin product; and articles containing or made from the EBC formulation or cured polyolefin product.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition comprising a polyolefin polymer, an alkenyl-functional monocyclic organosiloxane, and an organic peroxide; products made therefrom; methods of making and using same; and articles containing same.

Abstract: An (electron beam)-curable (EBC) formulation comprising an EBC polyolefin compound having a crystallinity of from 0 to less than 50 weight percent (wt %) and/or having a density of 0.930 gram per cubic centimeter (g/cm3) or less; and an alkenyl-functional monocyclic organosiloxane (“silicon-based coagent”). Also included are a cured polyolefin product prepared by electron-beam irradiating the EBC formulation; methods of making and using the EBC formulation or cured polyolefin product; and articles containing or made from the EBC formulation or cured polyolefin product.

Abstract: This disclosed is an encapsulant film made from a curable composition comprising: (A) a polyolefin polymer; (B) an organic peroxide; (C) a silane coupling agent; and (D) a co-agent comprising a silane compound of formula (I). This further disclosed is a process for preparing said encapsulant film.

Abstract: An (electron beam)-curable (EBC) formulation comprising an EBC polyolefin compound having a crystallinity of from 0 to less than 50 weight percent (wt %) and/or having a density of 0.930 gram per cubic centimeter (g/cm3) or less; and an alkenyl-functional monocyclic organosiloxane (“silicon-based coagent”). Also included are a cured polyolefin product prepared by electron-beam irradiating the EBC formulation; methods of making and using the EBC formulation or cured polyolefin product; and articles containing or made from the EBC formulation or cured polyolefin product.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition comprising a polyolefin polymer and an alkenyl-functional monocyclic organosiloxane, products made therefrom, methods of making and using same, and articles containing same.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition comprising a polyolefin polymer, an alkenyl-functional monocyclic organosiloxane, and an organic peroxide; products made therefrom; methods of making and using same; and articles containing same.

Abstract: A moisture-curable polyolefin formulation comprising a (hydrolyzable silyl group)-functional polyolefin prepolymer and a condensation-cure catalyst system comprising and/or made from mixture of a compound that is a carboxamidine or a guanidine and a compound that is a cobalt acetylacetonate or a zinc acetylacetonate, wherein each compound independently is unsubstituted or substituted. Also, methods of making and using same, a cured polyolefin made therefrom, and articles containing or made from same. Also, condensation-cure catalyst systems useful therein.

Abstract: A moisture-curable polyolefin formulation comprising a (hydrolyzable silyl group)-functional polyolefin prepolymer and a compound that is an iron (II) acetylacetonate or an iron (III) acetylacetonate, wherein each compound independently is unsubstituted or substituted. Also, methods of making and using same, a cured polyolefin made therefrom, and articles containing or made from same.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition comprising a polyolefin polymer, an alkenyl-functional monocyclic organosiloxane, and an organic peroxide; products made therefrom; methods of making and using same; and articles containing same.