Abstract: A process to form a crosslinked composition, the process comprising thermally treating a composition that comprises the following components: a) at least one olefin/silane interpolymer comprising at least one Si—H group, b) at least one peroxide, and c) optionally, at least one crosslinking coagent. A composition that comprises the following components: a) at least one olefin/silane interpolymer comprising at least one Si—H group, b) at least one peroxide, and c) optionally, at least one crosslinking coagent.

Abstract: A crosslinkable polyolefin composition comprising an ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer elastomer having a melt index from 0.6 to 6.2 grams per 10 minutes, a crosslinking effective amount of an alkenyl-functional monocyclic organosiloxane, and from 0.29 to 0.44 wt % of an organic peroxide; products made therefrom; methods of making and using same; and articles containing same.

Abstract: Recovery times and/or airflow of flexible polyurethane foam is increased by including certain tackifiers in the foam formulation. The tackifiers are formed into an emulsion that includes a polyether containing oxyethylene groups, a nonionic surfactant and certain fumed silica, carbon black or talc particles.

Abstract: A composition comprising the following: a) a first ethylene/alpha-olefin/non-conjugated polyene interpolymer that has a Mooney Viscosity ?50; b) a second ethylene/alpha-olefin/non-conjugated polyene interpolymer that has a Mooney Viscosity <50; c) a calcined filler formed from a filler composition comprising a kaolinite.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition. The composition can be formed into a foam composition. In an embodiment, the composition includes a neat ethylene/propylene/nonconjugated polyene interpolymer. The neat ethylene/propylene/non-conjugated polyene interpolymer includes from greater than 6.0 wt % to 15.0 wt % nonconjugated polyene. The neat ethylene/propylene/nonconjugated polyene interpolymer has the following properties: (i) a molecular weight (Mw) from 240,000 to 270,000; (ii) a Mooney viscosity (ML (1+4), 125° C.) from 85 to 95; (iii) a rheology ratio (RR) from 35 to 65; (iv) a Mw/Mn from 2.2 to 3.5; and (v) a Mw<1389.6 [g/mole] MV+140,000 g/mol wherein Mw is the weight average molecular weight and MV is the Mooney Viscosity (ML 1+4, 125° C.). MV is the Mooney Viscosity (ML 1+4, 125° C.), and Mw is the weight average molecular weight, as determined N by conventional GPC.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition. In an embodiment, the composition includes a neat ethylene/propylene/nonconjugated polyene interpolymer. The neat ethylene/propylene/nonconjugated polyene interpolymer includes from greater than 0 wt % to 6.0 wt % nonconjugated polyene. The neat ethylene/propylene/nonconjugated polyene interpolymer has the following properties: (i) a molecular weight (Mw) from 240,000 to 270,000; (ii) a Mooney viscosity (ML (1+4), 125° C.) from 80 to 85; (iii) a rheology ratio (RR) from 35 to 65; (iv) a Mw/Mn from 2.2 to 3.5; (v) a tan delta ratio from 0.6 to 0.9; and (vi) an absolute tan delta slope from 5.0 to less than 10.0.

Abstract: A composition comprising an ethylene/C5-C10 alpha-olefin/non-conjugated polyene interpolymer, wherein the interpolymer meets the following relationship: Tg (° C.)?[0.625(° C./wt %)XC?55° C.], where Tg is the glass transition temperature of the interpolymer, and XC is the wt % crystallinity of the interpolymer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to unsaturated polyolefins and processes for preparing the same. The present disclosure further relates to curable formulations comprising the unsaturated polyolefins that show improved crosslinking.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to unsaturated polyolefins and processes for preparing the same. The present disclosure further relates to curable formulations comprising the unsaturated polyolefins that show improved crosslinking.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel telechelic poly-olefins of the formula (I) and processes for preparing the same. The present disclosure further relates to curable formulations comprising the telechelic polyolefin of the formula (I).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a plastic living hinge. The plastic living hinge includes a blend containing (A) an ethylene-based polymer; and (B) a composite component selected from the group consisting of a block composite, a crystalline block composite, and a combination thereof.

Abstract: Crosslinkable polymeric compositions comprising (a) 10 to 99 weight percent of an ethylene-based interpolymer having the following properties: (i) a density of 0.93 g/cm3 or less, (ii) a high-shear viscosity (V100) at 190° C. and 10% strain of 1,200 Pa-s or less, and (iii) a shear thinning ratio (V0.1/V100) at 190° C. and 10% strain of at least 8; and (b) 0 to less than 10 weight percent of a filler, where the ethylene-based interpolymer is not prepared in a high-pressure reactor. Such crosslinkable polymeric compositions may be employed as insulation layers in flexible power cables.

Abstract: A modifier for forming sub-ambient temperature use containers includes (a) from 10 wt % to 50 wt % of a block composite, a specified block composite, or a crystalline block composite, (b) from 20 wt % to 90 wt % of a first polyolefin copolymer, the first polyolefin copolymer being derived from ethylene and at least one of a C3 to C10 alpha-olefin, having a melt index from 0.5 g/10 min to 1500 g/10 min, and having a density from 0.850 g/cm3 to 0.910 g/cm3, and (c) optionally, from 30 wt % to 70 wt % of a second polyolefin copolymer, the second polyolefin copolymer being derived from ethylene and at least one of a C3 to C10 alpha-olefin, having a melt index from 100 g/10 min to 2000 g/10 min, and having a density from 0.860 g/cm3 to 0.900 g/cm3.

Abstract: Recovery times and/or airflow of flexible polyurethane foam is increased by including certain tackifiers in the foam formulation. The tackifiers are formed into an emulsion that includes a polyether containing oxyethylene groups, a nonionic surfactant and certain fumed silica, carbon black or talc particles.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to compositions comprising: (a) from 60 wt % to 90 wt % of a propylene polymer base that has a melt flow rate from 2 g/10 min to 100 g/10 min according to ASTM D1238 (230° C./2.16 kg); (b) from 2 wt % to 39.5 wt % of an olefin block copolymer; and (c) from 0.5 wt % to 20 wt % of a composite component comprising a crystalline block composite or a block composite. In certain embodiments, the composition may further comprise: (d) from 1 wt % to 30 wt % a polyolefin copolymer, the polyolefin copolymer being derived from ethylene and at least one of a C3 to C10 alpha-olefin, having a melt index from 100 g/10 min to 2000 g/10 min according to ASTM D1238 (190° C./2.16 kg), and having a density from 0.860 g/cc to 0.900 g/cc. In further embodiments, the composition may further comprise: (e) from 0.1 wt % to 5 wt % of an antioxidant.

Abstract: A composition comprising an ethylene/C5-C10 alpha-olefin/non-conjugated polyene interpolymer, wherein the interpolymer meets the following relationship: Tg (° C.)?[0.625(° C./wt %)XC?55° C.], where Tg is the glass transition temperature of the interpolymer, and XC is the wt % crystallinity of the interpolymer.

Abstract: A composition comprising from 10 wt % to 86 wt % of an ethylene component including at least one ethylene based polymer having an ethylene content of at least 50.0 wt %, a melt index from 0.1 g/10 min to 100.0 g/10 min, and a density from 0.935 g/cm3 to 0.965 g/cm3; from 10 wt % to 86 wt % of a propylene component including at least one propylene based polymer having a propylene content of at least 50.0 wt % and a melt flow rate from 0.5 g/10 min to 200.0 g/10 min; from 2 wt % to 22 wt % of an octene component including at least one octene based polymer having an octene content of at least 80 wt %; and from 2 wt % to 20 wt % of a composite component including at least one selected from the group of a crystalline block composite and a specified block composite, derived from at least ethylene and an alpha-olefin.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a plastic living hinge. The plastic living hinge includes a blend containing (A) an ethylene-based polymer; and (B) a composite component selected from the group consisting of a block composite, a crystalline block composite, and a combination thereof.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition includes (A) 20-95 wt % of a polymer component including an ethylene-based polymer and a propylene based polymer, the ethylene-based polymer being present in an amount greater than 30 wt %, based on a total weight of the polymer component, and (B) 1-60 wt % of a crystalline block composite comprising (1) a crystalline ethylene based polymer, (2) a crystalline alpha-olefin based polymer derived from at least one of a C3-10 ? olefin, and (3) a block copolymer comprising 10-90 wt % of a crystalline ethylene block comprising 90 or more wt % units derived from ethylene and comprising 10-90 wt % of a crystalline alpha-olefin block comprising 90 or more wt % units derived from at least one of a C3-10 ? olefin, (C) Optionally, from greater than zero to 70 wt % tackifier, and (D) Optionally, from greater than zero to 40 wt % of at least one selected from the group of a wax and an oil.

Abstract: Crosslinkable polymeric compositions comprising (a) 10 to 89 weight percent of an ethylene-based interpolymer having the following properties: (i) a density of 0.93 g/cm3 or less, (ii) a high-shear viscosity (V100) at 190 C and 10% strain of 1,200 Pa·s or less, (iii) a shear thinning ratio (V0.1/V100) at 190 C and 10% strain of at least 8, and (iv) a melt index (I2) greater than 1 g/10 minutes; and (b) 10 to less than 90 weight percent of a filler, where the ethylene-based interpolymer is not prepared in a high-pressure reactor. Such crosslinkable polymeric compositions may be employed as insulation layers in flexible power cables.