Abstract: The problem of the present invention is to provide a retrieval method and system for casting information in order to provide material for estimation of the origin of a defect of a casting.

Abstract: A multi-layer pipe has an innermost layer formed of a butene polymer composition. At least one other layer is formed of a polyolefin resin composition comprising (A) 95-5 parts by weight of a polyolefin resin, (B) 5-95 parts by weight of a filler, and (C) 0.1-10 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of components (A) and (B) combined of a modified polyolefin resin. This multi-layer pipe undergoes minimal elongation by heat so that it is free from troubles by thermal deformation even when high temperature fluid is passed therethrough, has high rigidity, and is thus suitable as plumbing for cold and hot water.

Abstract: A highly crystalline semi-rigid random 1-butene/ethylene copolymer consisting of 1-butene and ethylene, said copolymer having the following characteristics (A) to (K);(A) it consists of 99 to 90 mole % of the 1-butene component and 1 to 10 mole % of the ethylene component,(B) it has an intrinsic viscosity (.eta.), measured in decalin at 130.degree. C., of from 0.5 to 6 dl/g,(C) it has a DSC melding point (Tm) measured by a differential scanning calorimeter, of from 100.degree. to 120.degree. C.,(D) it has a crystallinity, measured by X-ray diffractometry, of from 20 to 58%,(E) the amount (W.sub.1 in % by weight) of that portion of it which is soluble in boiling methyl acetate is not more than 2%,(F) the amount (W.sub.2 in % by weight) of that portion of it which is soluble in a 1:1 by volume mixture of acetone and n-decane at 10.degree. C. is less than 5.times.(.eta.).sup.-1.2,(G) it has a yield strength of 30 to 180 kg/cm.sup.2,(H) it has a tensile strength at break of 200 to 800 kg/cm.sup.

Abstract: A highly crystalline semi-rigid random 1-butene/ethylene copolymer consisting of 1-butene and ethylene, said copolymer having the following characteristics (A) to (K);(A) it consists of 99 to 90 mole % of the 1-butene component and 1 to 10 mole % of the ethylene component,(B) it has an intrinsic viscosity (.eta.), measured in decalin at 130.degree. C., of from 0.5 to 6 dl/g,(C) it has a DSC melding point (Tm) measured by a differential scanning calorimeter, of from 100.degree. to 120.degree. C.,(D) it has a crystallinity, measured by X-ray diffractometry, of from 20 to 58%,(E) the amount (W.sub.1 in % by weight) of that portion of it which is soluble in boiling methyl acetate is not more than 2%,(F) the amount (W.sub.2 in % by weight) of that portion of it which is soluble in a 1:1 by volume mixture of acetone and n-decane at 10.degree. C. is less than 5 .times. (.eta.).sup.-1.2,(G) it has a yield strength of 30 to 180 kg/cm.sup.2,(H) it has a tensile strength at break of 200 to 800 kg/cm.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel ethylene/pentene-1 copolymer whose molded film has a good balance between impact resistance and tear properties and high transparency, also is prominently reduced in a variation of the transparency even after subjected to a heat treatment, and further shows high blocking resistance, provided that the copolymer fulfills specific requisites. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of the above-mentioned ethylene/pentene-1 copolymer and a formulation of the ethylene/pentene-1 copolymer composition using a stabilizer. According to the invention, there can be obtained an ethylene/pentene-1 copolymer composition which is excellent in heat stability in the molding stage, long-term heat stability and weatherability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel ethylene/pentene-1 copolymer whose molded film has a good balance between impact resistance and tear properties and high transparency, also is prominently reduced in a variation of the transparency even after subjected to a heat treatment, and further shows high blocking resistance, provided that the copolymer fulfills specific requisites. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of the above-mentioned ethylene/pentene-1 copolymer and a formulation of the ethylene/pentene-1 copolymer composition using a stabilizer. According to the invention, there can be obtained an ethylene/pentene-1 copolymer composition which is excellent in heat stability in the molding stage, long-term heat stability and weatherability.

Abstract: The ethylene/pentene-1 copolymer composition of the present invention comprises an ethylene/pentene-1 copolymer satisfying specific requests, and a high-pressure polyethylene, polyethylene having a density of greater than 0.935 or low crystalline .alpha.-olefin random copolymer. This composition is excellent in transparency, moldability, heat sealing property at low temperature and tear property, and are particularly useful for packaging film material.

Abstract: The ethylene/pentene-1 copolymer composition comprises an ethylene/pentene-1 copolymer satisfying specific request and an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer. This composition has excellent balance between impact resistance and tear properties, excellent transparency and good hot tack properties, and are particularly useful for packing films.

Abstract: A random 1-butene copolymer comprising 1-butene and an alpha-olefin having 5 to 20 carbon atoms, said copolymer having the following characteristics (A) to (I):(A) it comprises 50 to 99 mole % of the 1-butene component and 1 to 50 mole % of the alpha-olefin component,(B) it has an intrinsic viscosity [.eta.], measured in decalin at 135.degree. C., of from 0.5 to 6 dl/g,(C) it has a melting point [Tm], measured by a differential scanning calorimeter, of from 30.degree. to 120.degree.0 C.,(D) it has a crystallinity, measured by X-ray diffractometry, of from 5 to 60%,(E) the amount [W.sub.1 in % by weight] of that portion of it which is soluble in boiling methyl acetate is not more than 2%, and(F) the amount [W.sub.2 in % by weight] of that portion of it which is soluble in a 1:1 by volume mixture of acetone and n-decane at 10.degree. C. is less than 5.times.[.eta.].sup.-1.2.

Abstract: A random 1-butene/ethylene copolymer comprising 1-butene and ethylene, said copolymer having the following characteristics (A) to (I):(A) it comprises 50 to 99 mole % of the 1-butene component and 1 to 50 mole % of the ethylene component,(B) it has an intrinsic viscosity [.eta.], measured in decalin at 135.degree. C., of from 0.5 to 6 dl/g,(C) it has a melting point [Tm], measured by a differential scanning calorimeter, of from 30.degree. to 130.degree. C.,(D) it has a crystallinity, measured by X-ray diffractometry, of from 1 to 60%,(E) the amount [W.sub.1 in % by weight] of that portion of it which is soluble in boiling methyl acetate is not more than 2%, and(F) the amount [W.sub.2 in % by weight] of that portion of it which is soluble in a 1:1 by volume mixture of acetone and n-decane at 10.degree. C. is less than 5.times.[.eta.].sup.-1.2.

Abstract: A crystalline random propylene copolymer composition comprising (i) a crystalline random propylene copolymer comprising 99 to 85 mole % of propylene and 1 to 15 mole % of an alpha-olefin other than propylene and (ii) a random 1-butene copolymer comprising ethylene and 1-butene, the weight ratio of the copolymer (i) to the copolymer (ii) being in the range of from 5:95 to 90:10, said random 1-butene copolymer (ii) satisfying the following conditions:(A) it comprises 1 to 50 mole % of the ethylene component and 50 to 99 mole % of the 1-butene component,(B) it has an intrinsic viscosity [.eta.], measured in decalin at 135.degree. C., of from 0.5 to 6 dl/g,(C) it has a melting point [Tm], measured by a differential scanning calorimeter, of from 30.degree. to 130.degree. C.,(D) it has a crystallinity, measured by X-ray diffractometry, of from 1 to 60%,(E) the amount [W.sub.1 in % by weight] of that portion of it which is soluble in boiling methyl acetate is not more than 2%, and(F) the amount [W.sub.

Abstract: The composition of crystalline 1-butene polymer comprising:(a) a crystalline 1-butene polymer containing a 1-butene component as a main component, and(b) a radical-treated crystalline olefinic polymer having (1) a boiling p-xylene-insoluble content of 30% by weight at most and (2) the relation satisfying the following expressionTc.sup.CL -Tc.sup.O .gtoreq.1wherein Tc.sup.CL is the crystallization temperature (.degree.C.) of the radical-treated crystalline olefinic polymer, and Tc.sup.O is the crystallization temperature of the crystalline olefinic polymer before the radical treatment, and(c) the proportion of the radical-treated crystalline olefinic polymer (b) being 0.2 to 100 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the crystalline 1-butene polymer (a).

Abstract: A laminated structure comprising a substrate layer of a crystalline propylene resin and, positioned in direct contact with at least one surface of said substrate layer, a heat-sealable layer of a crystalline random propylene copolymer composition, wherein the crystalline random propylene copolymer composition is a mixture composed of(I) a crystalline random propylene copolymer of a major amount of propylene with a minor amount of another alpha-olefin, and(II) a random copolymer consisting essentially of more than 60 to 99 mole % of 1-butene and less than 40 to 1 mole % of propylene,the weight ratio of (I)/(II) being from 5/95 to 90/10, and the radom copolymer (II) has(A) an intrinsic viscosity [.eta.], determined in decalin at 135.degree. C., of 0.5 to 6 dl/g,(B) a DSC melting point (Tm), measured by a differential scanning calorimeter, of 50 to 130.degree. C., (C) a degree of crystallinity, measured by X-ray diffractometry, of 5 to 60%,(D) a boiling methyl acetate-soluble content (W.sub.

Abstract: The composition of crystalline 1-butene polymer comprising(a) a crystalline 1-butene polymer containing a 1-butene component as a main component, and(b) a radical-treated crystalline olefinic polymer having (1) a boiling p-xylene-insoluble content of 30% by weight at most and (2) the relation satisfying the following expressionTc.sup.CL -Tc.sup.O .gtoreq.1wherein Tc.sup.CL is the crystallization temperature (.degree.C.) of the radical-treated crystalline olefinic polymer, and Tc.sup.O is the crystallization temperature of the crystalline olefinic polymer before the radical treatment, and (c) the proportion of the radical-treated crystalline olefinic polymer (b) being 0.2 to 100 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the crystalline 1-butene polymer (a).

Abstract: A polymer blend with good hot tack and a low and broad heat seal initiation temperature range for vertical and horizontal form and fill film packaging which contains a copolymer of butene-1 and propylene and a copolymer of propylene and ethylene.

Abstract: A film-forming propylene copolymer composed of a major amount of propylene and a minor amount of ethylene, characterized by having(A) an ethylene content (Ec) of from 0.1 mole % to 2.0 mole % based on the total amount of propylene and ethylene, and(B) an isotactic value (Iso) in the range represented by the following formula (1) or (2),(i) when 0.1.ltoreq.Ec.ltoreq.0.3,Iso.gtoreq.-5Ec30 96.3 (%) (1),and(ii) when 0.3<Ec.ltoreq.2.0,Iso.gtoreq.-0.67Ec30 95.0 (%) (2)wherein Ec0 represents the numerical value of Ec (mole %);a film of the copolymer; and a process for producing the film.

Abstract: A crystalline random propylene copolymer composition comprising (i) a crystalline random propylene copolymer comprising 99 to 85 mole % of propylene and 1 to 15 mole % of an alpha-olefin other than propylene and (ii) a random 1-butene copolymer comprising 1-butene and an alpha-olefin having at least 5 carbon atoms, the weight ratio of the copolymer (i) to the copolymer (ii) being in the range of from 5:95 to 90:10, said random 1-butene copolymer (ii) satisfying the following conditions:(A) it comprises 50 to 99 mole % of the 1-butene component and 1 to 50 mole % of the alpha-olefin,(B) it has an intrinsic viscosity [.eta.], measured in decalin at 135.degree. C., of from 0.5 to 6 dl/g,(C) it has a melting point [Tm], measured by a differential scanning calorimeter, of from 30.degree. to 120.degree. C.,(D) it has a crystallinity, measured by X-ray diffractometry, of from 5 to 60%,(E) the amount [W.sub.