Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer alloy compositions including a blend of polymers that each contribute beneficial properties to the compositions. The compositions exhibit characteristics desirable for outdoor applications such as weatherability, impact resistance and durability, while offering excellent surface appearance. The compositions are particularly suitable for decking applications and as capstock materials.

Abstract: A hose assembly, preferably a garden hose assembly, preferably having an inner tube in contact with and covered by an outer tube or jacket, wherein the jacket is not bonded, connected or attached to the inner tube between and couplers of the hose assembly, and wherein the inner tube includes a modified thermoplastic composition that exhibits desirable characteristics including fatigue resistance, abrasion resistance, and puncture resistance.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer alloy compositions including a blend of polymers that each contribute beneficial properties to the compositions. The compositions exhibit characteristics desirable for outdoor applications such as weatherability, impact resistance and durability, while offering excellent surface appearance. The compositions are particularly suitable for decking applications and as capstock materials.

Abstract: A hose assembly, preferably a garden hose assembly, preferably having an inner tube in contact with and covered by an outer tube or jacket, wherein the jacket is not bonded, connected or attached to the inner tube between and couplers of the hose assembly, and wherein the inner tube includes a modified thermoplastic composition that exhibits desirable characteristics including fatigue resistance, abrasion resistance, and puncture resistance.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer alloy compositions including a blend of polymers that each contribute beneficial properties to the compositions. The compositions exhibit characteristics desirable for outdoor applications such as weatherability, impact resistance and durability, while offering excellent surface appearance. The compositions are particularly suitable for decking applications and as capstock materials.

Abstract: A compatibilizer including a first portion compatible with a fluoropolymer and a second portion compatible with a polyolefin. Compatibilized compositions comprising a polyolefin, a fluoropolymer, and a compatibilizer are also disclosed. Methods for forming both the compatibilizer and the blends contained in the compatibilizer are described. The compatibilized compositions of the present invention exhibit desired mechanical properties such as tensile strength and elongation. The flame retarded compatibilized blends exhibit desirable dielectric properties, are flame resistant and exhibit low smoke emission.

Abstract: A compatibilizer including a first portion compatible with a fluoropolymer and a second portion compatible with a polyolefin. Compatibilized compositions comprising a polyolefin, a fluoropolymer, and a compatibilizer are also disclosed. Methods for forming both the compatibilizer and the blends contained in the compatibilizer are described. The compatibilized compositions of the present invention exhibit desired mechanical properties such as tensile strength and elongation. The flame retarded compatibilized blends exhibit desirable dielectric properties, are flame resistant and exhibit low smoke emission.

Abstract: A compatibilizer including a first portion compatible with a fluoropolymer and a second portion compatible with a polyolefin. Compatibilized compositions comprising a polyolefin, a fluoropolymer, and a compatibilizer are also disclosed. Methods for forming both the compatibilizer and the blends contained in the compatibilizer are described. The compatibilized compositions of the present invention exhibit desired mechanical properties such as tensile strength and elongation. The flame retarded compatibilized blends exhibit desirable dielectric properties, are flame resistant and exhibit low smoke emission.

Abstract: The use of polytetrafluoroethylene micropowders having a particle size of generally less than about 20 microns as an additive for polyvinyl chloride or polyolefin unexpectedly produces compositions which are melt processable. Other unexpected properties include that the micropowder is deformable under shear and acts as a flame retardant.

Abstract: Flame-retardant compositions of a polyvinyl chloride resin, a polyolefin, and a flame retardant are disclosed. The compositions are essentially free of plasticizers from the group consisting of: citrates; non-halogenated phthalates (e.g., di-2-ethyl-hexyl, di-n-octyl, dioctyl, diisooctyl, diisodecyl, dibutyl, dihexyl, or diheptylnonyl); bisphthalates; benzoates; trimellitates; pyromellitates; azelates; polymeric plasticizers based on adipic, azelaic, or sebacic acids and glycols such as ethylene, propylene, and butylene, with either alcohol or monobasic acid termination (e.g., benzoate diester of 2,2,4-trimethyl pentanediol or triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate); epoxies; esters of dibasic acids (e.g., aliphatic ester adipates such as dioctyl adipate, aliphatic ester sebacates such as dioctyl sebacate); alkyl sulfonate esters; aliphatic hydrocarbons; aromatic hydrocarbons; alkylated aromatic hydrocarbons; butyl phthalyl butyl glycollate; isobutyrate; dipentaerythritol esters; and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A compatibilizer including a first portion compatible with a fluoropolymer and a second portion compatible with a polyolefin. Compatibilized compositions comprising a polyolefin, a fluoropolymer, and a compatibilizer are also disclosed. Methods for forming both the compatibilizer and the blends contained in the compatibilizer are described. The compatibilized compositions of the present invention exhibit desired mechanical properties such as tensile strength and elongation. The flame retarded compatibilized blends exhibit desirable dielectric properties, are flame resistant and exhibit low smoke emission.

Abstract: The use of polytetrafluoroethylene micropowders having a particle size of generally less than about 20 microns as an additive for polyvinyl chloride or polyolefin unexpectedly produces compositions which are melt processable. Other unexpected properties include that the micropowder is deformable under shear and acts as a flame retardant.

Abstract: The use of polytetrafluoroethylene micropowders having a particle size of generally less than about 20 microns as an additive for polyvinyl chloride or polyolefin unexpectedly produces compositions which are melt processable. Other unexpected properties include that the micropowder is deformable under shear and acts as a flame retardant.

Abstract: Flame-retardant compositions of a polyvinyl chloride resin, a polyolefin, and a flame retardant are disclosed. The compositions are essentially free of plasticizers from the group consisting of: citrates; non-halogenated phthalates (e.g., di-2-ethyl-hexyl, di-n-octyl, dioctyl, diisooctyl, diisodecyl, dibutyl, dihexyl, or diheptylnonyl); bisphthalates; benzoates; trimellitates; pyromellitates; azelates; polymeric plasticizers based on adipic, azelaic, or sebacic acids and glycols such as ethylene, propylene, and butylene, with either alcohol or monobasic acid termination (e.g., benzoate diester of 2,2,4-trimethyl pentanediol or triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate); epoxies; esters of dibasic acids (e.g., aliphatic ester adipates such as dioctyl adipate, aliphatic ester sebacates such as dioctyl sebacate); alkyl sulfonate esters; aliphatic hydrocarbons; aromatic hydrocarbons; alkylated aromatic hydrocarbons; butyl phthalyl butyl glycollate; isobutyrate; dipentaerythritol esters; and combinations thereof.