Abstract: A PVC composition comprising polyvinyl chloride, a plasticizer, and sulfur, where the PVC composition includes from about 0.05 part to 5.0 parts by weight sulfur per 100 parts by weight of the PVC in the PVC composition.

Abstract: An article suitable for outdoor construction applications is provided. The article includes an inner layer having a CPVC composition and an outer layer having a CPVC composition. An intermediate layer is sandwiched between the inner and outer layers. The intermediate layer is a PVC composition.

Abstract: A means to improve thermoplastic formulations in terms of the physical properties they exhibit, such as impact strength and ductility, have been developed. The addition of a block chlorinated polyolefin (b-CPO) to polymer blends in which at least one component comprises a halogen-free hydrogen-bond acceptor polymer, achieves the desired enhancement. The synergetic effect of the b-CPO with the selected polymer blend is demonstrated. Blends of thermoplastic polyurethanes, polycarbonates, copolyesters and copolyamides with a blend partner such as thermoplastic polyolefins, styrenic copolymers such as styrene acrylonitrile copolymers, styrene ethylene butylene styrene copolymers, high rubber graft copolymers such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymers, methylmethacrylate butadiene styrene copolymers and the b-CPO have enhanced ductility and impact resistance. The addition of 0.5 wt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a halogen containing polymer compound containing a modified zeolite stabilizer. The modified zeolite stabilizer has a small particle diameter, narrow particle size distribution and less than 10 weight percent water. The modified zeolite stabilizer is formed by shock annealing, coating or a combination of the two methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a halogen containing polymer compound containing a modified zeolite stabilizer. The modified zeolite stabilizer has a small particle diameter, narrow particle size distribution and less than 10 weight percent water. The modified zeolite stabilizer is formed by shock annealing, coating or a combination of the two methods.

Abstract: A means to improve thermoplastic formulations in terms of the physical properties they exhibit, such as impact strength and ductility, have been developed. The addition of a block chlorinated polyolefin (b-CPO) to polymer blends in which at least one component comprises a halogen-free hydrogen-bond acceptor polymer, achieves the desired enhancement. The synergetic effect of the b-CPO with the selected polymer blend is demonstrated. Blends of thermoplastic polyurethanes, polycarbonates, copolyesters and copolyamides with a blend partner such as thermoplastic polyolefins, styrenic copolymers such as styrene acrylonitrile copolymers, styrene ethylene butylene styrene copolymers, high rubber graft copolymers such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymers, methylmethacrylate butadiene styrene copolymers and the b-CPO have enhanced ductility and impact resistance. The addition of 0.5 wt.

Abstract: Blends of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride and chlorinated polyethylene and methods for preparing extruded profiles such as a window spacer, a glazing bead, a window lineal, and a track for lighting, having smooth surface characteristics are disclosed. The blends comprise 100 weight parts CPVC containing from 62% to 72% chlorine, preferably 65% to 71% chlorine and from 10 to 30 weight parts, preferably 15 to 25 parts of chlorinated polyethylene containing from 25 to 45% chlorine and extruding the blend. The preferred embodiments of the invention are further defined by a particular combination for the chlorine content of CPVC, the real weight average molecular weight of CPE (M.sub.w) and polydispersity (M.sub.w /M.sub.n), defined as the ratio of the weight average to number average molecular weight, and extrusion shear rate.

Abstract: Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride resins when crosslinked have improved melt strength in comparison with non-crosslinked chlorinated polyvinyl chloride resins. Moreover, the crosslinked chlorinated polyvinyl chloride resins have unexpected improved processing properties such as reduced processing torgue in comparison with crosslinked polyvinyl chloride resins which upon crosslinking exhibit increased processing torque. Various amounts of non-crosslinked chlorinated polyvinyl chloride and/or non-crosslinked polyvinyl chloride which does not affect said improved properties can be blended with the cross-linked chlorinated polyvinyl chloride resins.

Abstract: Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride resins when crosslinked have improved melt strength in comparison with non-crosslinked chlorinated polyvinyl chloride resins. Moreover, the crosslinked chlorinated polyvinyl chloride resins have unexpected improved processing properties such as reduced processing torque in comparison with crosslinked polyvinyl chloride resins which upon crosslinking exhibit increased processing torque. Various amounts of non-crosslinked chlorinated polyvinyl chloride and/or non-crosslinked polyvinyl chloride which does not affect said improved properties can be blended with the crosslinked chlorinated polyvinyl chloride resins.