Abstract: A pipe coating composition is provided having good crack resistance properties that consists essentially of about 50 to 70 wt. % mineral aggregate, about 15 to 35 wt. % finely divided mineral filler, about 5 to 20 wt. % asphalt, about 0.05 to 7 wt. % of a rubbery radial teleblock copolymer, about 0 to 7 wt. % of an oil, and about 0 to 0.5 wt. % of a fibrous material. Further more, the crack resistance of a pipe coating composition is dramatically improved by using an asphalt rubber composition in which the rubber is an epoxy-coupled radial teleblock copolymer as compared to a silicon tetrahalide-coupled radial teleblock copolymer of essentially the same structure.

Abstract: A pipe coating composition consisting essentially of a binder, mineral aggregates, a finely divided mineral filler and synthetic organic fibers exhibits improved cracking time as compared to a pipe coating composition containing glass fibers instead of the organic fibers.

Abstract: An asphaltic composition having low temperature flexibility and resistance to stress cracking, shearing or adhesive failure is prepared using conjugated diene-monovinyl substituted aromatic hydrocarbon copolymers prepared in absence of polar-type randomizers, e.g., tetrahydrofuran, or by incremental addition of both the monovinyl substituted aromatic hydrocarbon and initiator, e.g., organomonolithium. The composition is especially useful in cold places, e.g., as a coating for objects to be stored or kept in cold ground, above ground or under the sea.

Abstract: A pipe coating composition is provided having good crack resistance properties that consists essentially of about 50 to 70 wt. % mineral aggregate, about 15 to 35 wt. % finely divided mineral filler, about 5 to 20 wt. % asphalt, about 0.05 to 7 wt. % of a rubbery radial teleblock copolymer, about 0 to 7 wt. % of an oil, and about 0 to 0.5 wt. % of a fibrous material. Furthermore, the crack resistance of a pipe coating composition is dramatically improved by using an asphalt rubber composition in which the rubber is an epoxy-coupled radial teleblock copolymer as compared to a silicon tetrahalide-coupled radial teleblock copolymer of essentially the same structure.

Abstract: Tenacity and boiling water shrinkage of poly(arylene sulfide) fibers are improved by a heat treatment at temperatures of at least about 100.degree. C (212.degree. F) but below the temperature at which fibers begin to stick to each other, for a time period sufficient to attain desired tenacity or boiling water shrinkage.

Abstract: Pressure-sensitive adhesive incorporates an hydroxyl-containing polymer with alkyl silicon, boron or CO containing compounds. The hydroxyl-containing polymer is a rubbery polymer having an alkadienol constituent.

Abstract: A pipe coating composition consisting essentially of a binder, mineral aggregates, a finely divided mineral filler and synthetic organic fibers exhibits improved cracking time as compared to a pipe coating composition containing glass fibers instead of the organic fiber.

Abstract: Sealant and coating formulations are prepared by curing a mixture comprising (a) a polymercaptan-terminated polymer such as a poly(oxyalkylene)-polyester-poly(monosulfide)-polythiol having an average of more than two mercapto groups per molecule, (b) a bituminous material such as coal tar, (c) a filler such as clay, optionally together with a minor amount of a pigment or a wetting agent.