Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition comprising: a) a polypropylene; b) a polyolefin elastomer; and c) a block composite. The polyolefin elastomer has an I10/I2 from greater than 7.5 to 15.0. The composition may optionally include a filler.

Abstract: A comprising includes one or more polyethylene, one or more polypropylene, one or more polyolefin elastomer, and a crystalline block composite having the following three components: (i) a crystalline ethylene based polymer, (ii) a crystalline propylene based polymer, and (iii) a block copolymer having a crystalline ethylene based block and a crystalline propylene block. The composition of component (i) is the same as the crystalline ethylene based block of the block copolymer and the composition of component (ii) is the same as the crystalline propylene block of the block copolymer. The composition is useful for forming rotomolded articles.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a reinforced polypropylene comprising a multi-modal molecular weight distribution elastomer and a block composite.

Abstract: A process to produce a polyolefin reactive telechelic pre-polymer comprising reacting alkyl-cis-cyclooctene and optionally cis-cyclooctene, in the presence of a difunctional chain transfer agent under ring opening metathesis polymerization conditions to form an unsaturated polyolefin reactive telechelic pre-polymer is provided. Further provided are unsaturated and hydrogenated reactive pre-polymers, crosslinked elastomers and high molecular weight elastomers.

Abstract: The invention provides functionalized block composites and crystalline block composites as compatibilizers. In particular, the invention provides compositions of at least three polymers and a compatibilizer. The compatibilizer comprises a functionalized olefin-based polymer formed from at least (A) and (B): (A) a crystalline block composite comprising: a block copolymer comprising a propylene-based crystalline block and crystalline ethylene-based block; a propylene-based crystalline polymer; and, a crystalline ethylene-based polymer; and (B) at least one functionalization agent or a functionalized olefin-based polymer formed from at least (A) and (B): (A) a crystalline block composite comprising: a block copolymer comprising a propylene-based crystalline block and crystalline ethylene-based block; a propylene-based crystalline polymer; and, a crystalline ethylene-based polymer; and (B) at least one functionalization agent.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a polyolefin blend composition, process for producing the same, and articles made therefrom. The polyolefin blend composition according to the present invention comprises: (a) from 75 to 97 percent by weight of one or more random propylene copolymers having a DSC melting point in the range of from 120° C. to 160° C., and a melt flow rate (MFR) in the range of from 1 to 120 g/10 minutes; (b) from 3 to 25 percent by weight of one or more ethylene ?-olefin copolymers having a melt index (I2) in the range of from 100 to 1500 g/10 minutes, a density in the range of 0.860 to 0.910 g/cm3, and a molecular weight (Mw) in the range of from 10,000 to 50,000 g/mole, wherein said ethylene ?-olefin copolymer is homogenously branched copolymer, and wherein said ethylene ?-olefin copolymer is linear or substantially linear; (c) optionally from 5 to 15 percent by weight of one or more propylene ?-olefin interpolymers having a DSC melting point in the range of less than 110° C.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomer compositions including at least one elastomeric component and at least one semi-crystalline polymer are provided. In particular, thermoplastic elastomer composition characterized by an SRI less than or equal to 1.6 at 10000 Pa s, and less than 4.5 at 1000 Pa s for compositions with TMA at 1000 ?m greater than 85° C. are provided. Also provided are articles made from the thermoplastic elastomeric compositions.

Abstract: Impact modified compositions having good impact performance can be made from a thermoplastic (e.g., a polyolefin such as polypropylene or HDPE) and a multi-block ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer. The compositions are easily molded and often have particular utility in making, for example, automotive facia, parts and other household articles.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a blend composition suitable for injection molded articles. The blend composition suitable for injection molded article according to the present invention comprises: (a) from 50 to 80 percent by weight of a propylene/?-olefin interpolymer composition; (b) from 5 to 25 percent by weight of a homopolymer polypropylene, a random copolymer polypropylene, clarified random copolymer polypropylene, and combination thereof; and (c) from 5 to 39 percent by weight of a plasticizing agent; wherein said blend composition has a total haze of less than 25 percent.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising at least the following: A) an ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer; B) an olefin-based polymer; and C) a crosslinking agent; and wherein the ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer of component A) has the following properties: i) has a density greater than, or equal to, 0.850 g/cc; ii) a molar ratio of “vinyl to total unsaturation” greater than, or equal to, 1/10; iii) an 1 10/12 ratio from 6.2 to 40.

Abstract: Disclosed are multilayer structures comprising a polyolefin layer, a tie layer and a barrier layer wherein the tie layer is a formulation comprising a crystalline block copolymer composite (CBC) comprising i) an ethylene polymer (EP) comprising at least 90 mol % polymerized ethylene; ii) an alpha-olefin-based crystalline polymer (CAOP) and iii) a block copolymer comprising (a) an ethylene polymer block comprising at least 90 mol % polymerized ethylene and (b) a crystalline alpha-olefin block (CAOB).

Abstract: A foamable composition comprising at least an olefin block copolymer, an olefin copolymer, an oil, a blowing agent and a crosslinking agent is provided. The olefin block copolymer has a Mw/Mn from 1.7 to 3.5, and at least one melting point, Tm, in degrees Celsius, and a density, d, in gram/cubic centimeter, wherein the numerical values of Tm and d correspond to the relationship: Tm>?2002.9+4538.5(d)?2422.2(d)2. Foams, laminates, articles and wetsuits made from the foams are also provided.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an impact modified composition comprising ethylene/?-olefin interpolymers. The ethylene/?-olefin interpolymers are characterized by an average block index, ABI, which is greater than zero and up to about 1.0 and a molecular weight distribution, Mw/Mn, greater than about 1.3. In addition or alternatively, the block ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer is characterized by having at least one fraction obtained by Temperature Rising Elution Fractionation (“TREF”), wherein the fraction has a block index greater than about 0.3 and up to about 1.0 and the ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer has a molecular weight distribution, Mw/Mn, greater than about 1.4.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a polymeric composition. The polymeric composition includes: (A) a propylene-based polymer; (B) an ethylene/a-olefin polymer; (C) a block composite comprising: i) a propylene-based crystalline polymer; ii) an ethylene/a-olefin polymer; and iii) a block copolymer comprising a propylene-based crystalline block and an ethylene/a-olefin block. The polymeric composition provides improved heat seals when formed into film, film layer, or flexible containers such as retort pouch.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an adhesion promoter composition comprising of a solvent and a functionalized olefin block copolymer, and articles with the adhesion promoter composition applied thereto. The adhesion promoter composition can be halogen-free.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition comprising: a) a polypropylene; b) a polyolefin elastomer; and c) a block composite. The polyolefin elastomer has an I10/I2 from greater than 7.5 to 15.0. The composition may optionally include a filler.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a polymeric composition. The polymeric composition includes: (A) a propylene/a-olefin interpolymer; (B) an ethylene-based polymer; (C) a block composite comprising: i) a propylene-based crystalline polymer; ii) an ethylene/a-olefin polymer; and iii) a block copolymer comprising a propylene-based crystalline block and an ethylene/a-olefin block. The polymeric composition provides improved heat seals when formed into film, film layer, or flexible containers such as a retort pouch.

Abstract: A polyolefin-based composition showing improved weldability using high frequency (HF) includes (1) a base polymer selected from (a) a homogeneously branched, linear or substantially linear ethylene/?-olefin copolymer; (b) a homogeneously branched propylene/?-olefin copolymer; or (c) a combination thereof; and (2) at least one secondary component selected from (a) an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer having from 5 to 40 wt % vinyl acetate; (b) an ethylene-ethyl acrylate having from 5 to 25 wt % ethyl acrylate; and (c) a combination thereof. The combination of the specified polyolefin with the specified secondary component, which is a polar polymer, makes these formulations HF weldable, with a cohesive welding failure, a weld strength for 10 mil thick film greater than 7 lb/in (1.23 N/mm) at a weld time of less than or equal to 6 seconds. The formulations may also exhibit good calendering processability and mechanical properties.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising at least the following: A) an ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer; B) an olefin-based polymer; and C) a crosslinking agent; and wherein the ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer of component A) has the following properties: i) has a density greater than, or equal to, 0.850 g/cc; ii) a molar ratio of “vinyl to total unsaturation” greater than, or equal to, 1/10; iii) an 110/12 ratio from 6.2 to 40.

Abstract: The invention provides functionalized block composites and crystalline block composites as compatibilizers. In particular, the invention provides compositions of at least three polymers and a compatibilizer. The compatibilizer comprises a functionalized olefin-based polymer formed from at least (A) and (B): (A) a crystalline block composite comprising: a block copolymer comprising a propylene-based crystalline block and crystalline ethylene-based block; a propylene-based crystalline polymer; and, a crystalline ethylene-based polymer; and (B) at least one functionalization agent or a functionalized olefin-based polymer formed from at least (A) and (B): (A) a crystalline block composite comprising: a block copolymer comprising a propylene-based crystalline block and crystalline ethylene-based block; a propylene-based crystalline polymer; and, a crystalline ethylene-based polymer; and (B) at least one functionalization agent.