Abstract: A composition comprising an ethylene copolymer comprising units derived from ethylene, at least one C3-C20 ?-olefin, and at least one non-conjugated diene, wherein the copolymer contains (i) up to and including 58% by weight based on the total weight of the copolymer of units derived from ethylene, preferably from 35 to 56% by weight and more preferably from 38 to 52% by weight; (ii) up to and including 57% by weight, preferably from 17 to 55% by weight, based on the total weight of the copolymer of units derived from the at least one C3-C20 ?-olefins, preferably from propylene; wherein the ethylene copolymer has from about 80 up to about 125 units derived from the one or more diene per polymer chain and wherein the ethylene copolymer is mixed with the oil and the total amount of oil in the composition is 29 phr or less and wherein the composition contains from 60% by weight to 100% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition which is 100%, of ethylene copolymer and oil.

Abstract: Process for cross-linking ethylene-?-olefin copolymers comprising the step of combining the copolymer with (a) an initiator capable of generating free radicals and (b) a sulfur-containing co-agent according to formula R—Y—Sx—Y—R. This process results in cross-linked copolymers with improved dynamic properties, tensile strength, delta torque, and/or modulus, without compromising on compression set or aging stability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process to cross-link rubbers comprising the step of combining a rubber with an initiator capable of generating free radicals, a maleimide-type co-agent, and a sulfur donor, wherein said co-agent and said sulfur donor are two different chemicals.