Abstract: In various embodiments, a bimodal polyethylene may include a high molecular weight component and a low molecular weight component. The bimodal polyethylene may have a density of from 0.933 g/cm3 to 0.960 g/cm3, a melt index (I2) of from 0.3 dg/min to 1.2 dg/min, and a melt flow ratio (MFR21) greater than 70.0. The high molecular weight component may have a density of from 0.917 g/cm3 to 0.929 g/cm3, and a high load melt index (I21) of from 0.85 dg/min to 4.00 dg/min. The bimodal polyethylene may include from 40 wt. % to 60 wt % of the high molecular weight component. Methods for producing the bimodal polyethylene and articles manufactured from the bimodal polyethylene are also provided.

Abstract: A polymeric composition includes an ethylene-based polymer, one or more of an ionomer and an acid copolymer, a flame-retardant filler, and a maleic anhydride functionalized polyolefin. The polymeric composition has an MAH Product of 3 or greater.

Abstract: A polymeric composition includes an ethylene-based polymer, one or more of an ionomer and an acid copolymer, a flame-retardant filler, and a maleic anhydride functionalized polyolefin. The polymeric composition has an MAH Product of 3 or greater.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a coated conductor. The coated conductor includes a conductor and an outermost coating on the conductor. The coating includes (A) an ethylene-based polymer having an I21/I2 ratio from 20 to 50; and (B) a propylene/ethylene copolymer having a Mw/Mn from 2.0 to 3.5. The coating has a surface roughness from 20 ?-inch to 100 ?-inch.

Abstract: A polymeric composition includes (a) 1 wt % to 45 wt % of an ethylene-based polymer; (b) 50 wt % to 90 wt % of a polybutylene terephthalate having a melt flow index from 21 g/10 min. to 35 g/10 min at 250 C and 2.16 Kg; and (c) 3.5 wt % to 10 wt % of a compatibilizer comprising a maleated ethylene-based polymer and ethylene n-butylacrylate glycidyl methacrylate.

Abstract: A method includes steps of (a) blending a polymeric composition, including: (i) 5 wt % to 45 wt % of a silanol-functionalized polyolefin based on a total weight of the polymeric composition; (ii) 55 wt % to 90 wt % of a polybutylene terephthalate based on a total weight of the polymeric composition having a melt flow index from 21 g/10 min. to 35 g/10 min. at 250° C. and 2.16 kg; (iii) a condensation catalyst; and (iv) 0.5 wt % to 10 wt % of hydroxy terminated poly(dimethylsiloxane) based on a total weight of the polymeric composition; and (b) extruding the polymeric composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flooding composition. In an embodiment, the flooding composition includes in weight percent (wt %) based on the weight of the composition (A) from 10 wt % to 45 wt % of a silane-grafted polyolefin (Si-g-PO). The flooding composition also includes (B) from 5 wt % to 60 wt % of a poly?-olefin oil (PAO oil), (C) from 15 wt % to 90 wt % of a polysiloxane, and (D) from 0.05 wt % to 0.2 wt % of a catalyst.

Abstract: Wet buffer tubes for use in fiber optic cables are made from a composition comprising in weight percent (wt %) based on the weight of the composition: (A) 22-49% polypropylene (PP), (B) 50-65% high density polyethylene (HDPE), (C) 7-12% compatibilizer comprising in wt % based on the weight of the compatibilizer: (1) 30-90% olefin block composite comprising ethylene-propylene (EP) copolymer, isotactic polypropylene (iPP), and an EP-iPP diblock polymer, and (2) 10-70% maleic anhydride grafted HDPE (MAH-g-HDPE); and (D) 0.05-5.0% nucleating agent.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process. In an embodiment, the process includes blending a broad molecular weight distribution (MWD) ethylene-based polymer having an 121/12 ratio from 55 to 85 with a narrow MWD ethylene-based polymer having an 121/12 ratio from 20 to 50. The process includes forming a blend component comprising from 20 wt % to 45 wt % of the broad MWD ethylene-based polymer, from 80 wt % to 55 wt % of the narrow MWD ethylene-based polymer, and optional carbon black. The blend component has a density from 0.925 g/cc to 0.955 g/cc and an 121/12 ratio from 30 to 55. The process includes extruding the blend component over a conductor at a rate greater than 1.02 m/s, and forming a conductor jacket having a surface smoothness from 30 ?-inch to 80 ?-inch.

Abstract: Wet buffer tubes for use in fiber optic cables are made from a composition comprising in weight percent (wt %) based on the weight of the composition: (A) 22-49% polypropylene (PP), (B) 50-65% high density polyethylene (HDPE), (C) 7-12% compatibilizer comprising in wt % based on the weight of the compatibilizer: (1) 30-90% olefin block composite comprising ethylene-propylene (EP) copolymer, isotactic polypropylene (iPP), and an EP-iPP diblock polymer, and (2) 10-70% maleic anhydride grafted HDPE (MAH-g-HDPE); and (D) 0.05-5.0% nucleating agent.

Abstract: A flooding composition comprising in weight percent (wt %) based on the weight of the composition: (A) 10-80 wt % of a first component comprising a polyolefin elastomer; and (B) 20-90 wt % of a second component comprising a bio-based fluid.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process. In an embodiment, the process includes blending a broad molecular weight distribution (MWD) ethylene-based polymer having an 121/12 ratio from 55 to 85 with a narrow MWD ethylene-based polymer having an 121/12 ratio from 20 to 50. The process includes forming a blend component comprising from 20 wt % to 45 wt % of the broad MWD ethylene-based polymer, from 80 wt % to 55 wt % of the narrow MWD ethylene-based polymer, and optional carbon black. The blend component has a density from 0.925 g/cc to 0.955 g/cc and an 121/12 ratio from 30 to 55. The process includes extruding the blend component over a conductor at a rate greater than 1.02 m/s, and forming a conductor jacket having a surface smoothness from 30 ?-inch to 80 ?-inch.

Abstract: A flooding composition comprising in weight percent (wt %) based on the weight of the composition: (A) 10-80 wt % of a first component comprising a polyolefin elastomer; and (B) 20-90 wt % of a second component comprising a bio-based fluid.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flooding composition. In an embodiment, the flooding composition includes in weight percent (wt %) based on the weight of the composition (A) from 10 wt % to 45 wt % of a silane-grafted polyolefin (Si-g-PO). The flooding composition also includes (B) from 5 wt % to 60 wt % of a poly?-olefin oil (PAO oil), (C) from 15 wt % to 90 wt % of a polysiloxane, and (D) from 0.05 wt % to 0.2 wt % of a catalyst.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flooding composition. In an embodiment, the flooding composition includes in weight percent (wt %) based on the weight of the composition (A) from 20 wt % to 40 wt % of a polyolefin component comprising (i) a first amorphous polyolefin (APO), and (ii) a second APO different than the first APO. The flooding composition also includes (B) from 30 wt % to 60 wt % of a bio-based oil; and (C) from 15 wt % to 45 wt % of a polysiloxane.

Abstract: A composition comprising a blend of high density polyethylene (HDPE) and a nucleating component, with optional additives, in amounts effective to provide reduced shrinkage of the extruded composition and components made from the composition.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions comprising a high-density polyethylene, a crystalline polypropylene, and an olefin block composite. Optical cable components fabricated from an extrudable polymeric composition of high-density polyethylene, a crystalline polypropylene, and an olefin block composite. Optionally, the polymeric composition can further comprise a nucleating agent. The polymeric composition may also contain one or more additives. The optical fiber cable components can be selected from buffer tubes, core tubes, and slotted core tubes, among others.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions comprising a high-density polyethylene, a crystalline polypropylene, and an olefin block composite. Optical cable components fabricated from an extrudable polymeric composition of high-density polyethylene, a crystalline polypropylene, and an olefin block composite. Optionally, the polymeric composition can further comprise a nucleating agent. The polymeric composition may also contain one or more additives. The optical fiber cable components can be selected from buffer tubes, core tubes, and slotted core tubes, among others.

Abstract: A composition comprising a blend of high density polyethylene (HDPE) and a nucleating component, with optional additives, in amounts effective to provide reduced shrinkage of the extruded composition and components made from the composition.