Abstract: Use of modified olefin polymers for production of polyolefin products with improved toughness, strength and heat resistance. Polyolefin products with high requirements for toughness, strength and heat resistance, produced from modified olefin polymers based on modified propylene polymers which have been modified by reaction with bifunctional monomers in the presence of free-radical generators in the solid phase. The polyolefin products are particularly suitable for shock-absorbing components of motor vehicles, such as bumpers, spoilers and side edge protection elements.

Abstract: Polyolefin fibers and polyolefin yarns of high strength and elongation and textile fabrics produced therefrom, which consist of modified propylene polymers, unmodified propylene polymers and adjuvants, are produced by melting the polyolefin mixtures in the extruder, transferring the melt by extrusion pumps to the spinnerets and drawing off the extruded filaments by high-speed galettes and/or winders.

Abstract: Modified polypropylenes of improved processability are produced by a continuous method by absorptively charging polypropylene particles at 20° to 120° C. with a gas mixture, which contains oxygen and bifunctional, unsaturated monomers, and melting the mixture. The modified polypropylenes of improved processability as well as mixtures with unmodified polypropylenes are suitable for the production of films, sheets, fibers, panels, coatings, pipes, hollow objects and foamed materials.

Abstract: Structurally isomeric poly(alkyl ethylenes) with H and Y structures, polymeric bridging segments and a Y index of 2×10−3 to 8×10−3 (kJ/mole/degree), have decreased instability in the melt and more advantageous processing properties. The structurally isomeric poly(alkyl ethylenes) with H and Y structures are synthesized by an irradiating method, a melt reaction method or a solid phase reaction method by reacting poly(alkyl ethylenes) with 0.05 to 5% by weight of monofunctional, difunctional and polyfunctional monomers, optionally in the presence of peroxides. The structurally isomeric poly(alkyl ethylenes) are suitable for producing films, sheets, panels, coatings, pipes, hollow objects and foams.

Abstract: Heterophasic polyolefin alloys, with a semi-interpenetrating network structure and an outstanding combination of high stiffness, low temperature toughness and optionally a low coefficient of thermal expansion of propylene polymers and elastomers, are produced by melt compounding propylene polymers with a co-continuous blend, which contains 5 to 60% by weight of gel and was produced by reacting mixtures of propylene polymers and elastomeric polyolefins or styrene butadiene ethylene terpolymers with ethylenically unsaturated, hydrolyzable organosilane compounds in the presence of silanol condensation catalysts. Heterophasic polyolefin alloys are suitable for the production of films, sheets, fibers, panels, coatings, injection molded article, pipes, hollow objects and foams.

Abstract: Polyolefin fibers and polyolefin yarns of high strength and elongation and textile fabrics produced therefrom, which consist of modified propylene polymers, unmodified propylene polymers and adjuvants, are produced by melting the polyolefin mixtures in the extruder, transferring the melt by extrusion pumps to the spinnerets and drawing off the extruded filaments by high-speed galettes and/or winders.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomers of good dyeability and high strength and elasticity, the incorporated elastomeric particles of which have and average particle diameter of 0.05 to 5 &mgr;m. The thermoplastic elastomers are formed according to a method in which mixtures of propylene homopolymers and/or propylene copolymers, elastomeric C4 C12 olefin copolymers and/or terpolymers and C8 to C14 diacrylates, C7 to C16 diallyl compounds, C9 to C15 dimethacrylates, C7 to C10 divinyl compounds, C12 to C17 acrylate esters of polyalcohols, C15 to C21 methacrylate esters of polyalcohols and/or C9 C12 triallyl compounds are added to a melt. The thermoplastic elastomers, as well as mixtures of the thermoplastic elastomers with conventional polyolefins, are suitable for use in the vehicle industry, in the domestic appliances industry, in the construction industry and in medical technology.

Abstract: Structurally isomeric poly(alkyl ethylenes) with H and Y structures, polymeric bridging segments and a &PSgr; index of 2×10−3 to 8×10−3 (kJ/mole/degree), have decreased instability in the melt and more advantageous processing properties.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomers of high strength, high elasticity and good dyeability, the incorporated elastomeric particles of which have an average particle diameter of 0.05 to 5 &mgr;m, from propylene homopolymers and/or propylene copolymers, elastomeric C2 to C8 olefin copolymers and/or terpolymers and multifunctional, unsaturated monomers are formed by a method, for which mixtures of propylene homopolymers and/or propylene copolymers, elastomeric C2 to C8 olefin copolymers and/or terpolymers and readily volatile C4 to C7 dienes are reacted in the melt. The thermoplastic elastomers, as well as mixtures with conventional polyolefins, are suitable for use in the vehicle industry, in the domestic appliances industry, in the building sector and in medical technology.

Abstract: Polyolefin foam materials of high dimensional stability at elevated temperatures are produced from modified polypropylenes and unmodified polypropylenes. The modified polypropylenes used are produced by mixing polypropylene particles with thermally decomposing free radical-forming agents, absorbing readily volatile bifunctional monomers and heating and melting the mixture. Areas of application for the polyolefin foam materials of high dimensional stability at elevated temperatures are the packaging sector, motor vehicle parts, sports and leisure equipment, industrial applications, as well as applications in the building sector.

Abstract: Polyolefin fibers and polyolefin yarns of high strength and elongation and textile fabrics produced therefrom. Polyolefin fibers and polyolefin yarns of high strength and elongation and textile fabrics produced therefrom, which consist of modified propylene polymers, unmodified propylene polymers and adjuvants, are produced by melting the polyolefin mixtures in the extruder, transferring the melt by extrusion pumps to the spinnerets and drawing off the extruded filaments by high-speed galettes and/or winders. The polyolefin fibers and polyolefin yarns of high strength and elongation and the textile fabrics produced therefrom are suitable for the production of textiles for the home, multilayered textiles, industrial textiles, nonwoven materials in medicine and hygiene and elastic hygiene articles.

Abstract: Modified polypropylenes of improved processability are produced by a continuous method by absorptively charging polypropylene particles at 20° to 120° C. with a gas mixture, which contains oxygen and bifunctional, unsaturated monomers, and melting the mixture. The modified polypropylenes of improved processability as well as mixtures with unmodified polypropylenes are suitable for the production of films, sheets, fibers, panels, coatings, pipes, hollow objects and foamed materials.

Abstract: Molded polyolefin articles of improved dimensional stability at elevated temperatures and improved stiffness and consist of mixtures of modified propylene polymers, which are synthesized by free radical coupling reactions or polymer-like reactions of functionalized polypropenes, and of unmodified propylene polymers, crystalline copolymers of propylene and .alpha.-olefins, elastic copolymers of ethylene and .alpha.-olefins, largely amorphous polypropylenes, non-isotactic propylene homopolymers, and auxiliary materials.The molded polyolefin articles, produced by blow molding or injection molding are suitable for use in the packaging industry, for use in the domestic appliances industry, to meet the requirements of laboratories and hospitals, for gardening and agricultural implements, for transporting containers for components in the automobile industry, and for components of machines and of electric and electronic equipment.

Abstract: Segmented polyolefins, which are produced by the reaction of mixtures of powdery polyolefins and polyolefin granulates with unsaturated monomers in the presence of thermally decomposing free radical-forming agents in continuous mixers in two consecutive reaction steps in the solid phase, a reaction step in a solid phase/melt transition phase and a melt homogenizing step, have a high strength and tenacity.The segmented polyolefins, as well as mixtures with conventional polyolefins, are suitable for the production of films, sheets, fibers, panels, coatings, pipes, hollow objects and foams.

Abstract: Fine-celled polyolefin foams of high dimensional stability at elevated temperatures and high stiffness, with foam densities ranging from 10 to 600 kg/m.sup.3, consisting of mixtures of polypropylenes and polyolefins, which were reacted with bifunctional, unsaturated monomers and/or hydrolyzable, ethylenically unsaturated organosilane compounds in the presence of thermally decomposing free radical-forming agents in two reactive process steps and subsequently foamed. The fine-celled polyolefin foams are suitable for use in the packaging sector, preferably for packaging foods, for external and internal parts of motor vehicles and for components of electric and electronic equipment.

Abstract: Polypropylene mixtures of increased stress-crack resistance and melt strength can be produced by irradiating polypropylene powders with low average particle diameters by low energy electron-beam accelerators with energies of 150 to 300 keV. The polypropylene mixtures produced are suitable particularly for producing films, sheets, panels, coatings, pipes, hollow objects and foamed materials.