Abstract: The present invention provides polyolefin compositions that exhibit both stiffness and toughness. Polyolefin compositions according to the invention include a polyolefin homopolymer resin such as polypropylene and an impact modifying fluid that includes a nonionic surfactant and optionally a diluent such as mineral oil. The nonionic surfactant can be an ethoxylated sorbitan fatty acid ester such as ethoxylated sorbitan trioleate. Unfilled impact modified polypropylene homopolymer formed in accordance with the invention preferably exhibits a Gardner impact strength of at least 100 in-lbs, a flexural modulus of at least 40 kpsi and a tensile modulus of at least 60 kpsi.

Abstract: The present invention provides impact modified thermoplastic olefin (“TPO”) compositions that exhibit both stiffness and toughness. TPO compositions according to the invention include a polyolefin homopolymer resin such as polypropylene, from about 17% by weight to about 30% by weight of a rubbery copolymer comprising at least one alpha olefin, and from about 1.0% to about 8.0% by weight of a nonionic surfactant, which acts as an impact modifying fluid. The preferred nonionic surfactant for use in the invention is an ethoxylated sorbitan fatty acid ester such as ethoxylated sorbitan trioleate (“ESTO”).

Abstract: The present invention provides impact modified thermoplastic olefin (“TPO”) compositions that exhibit both stiffness and toughness. TPO compositions according to the invention include a polyolefin homopolymer resin such as polypropylene, from about 17% by weight to about 30% by weight of a rubbery copolymer comprising at least one alpha olefin, and from about 1.0% to about 8.0% by weight of a nonionic surfactant, which acts as an impact modifying fluid. The preferred nonionic surfactant for use in the invention is an ethoxylated sorbitan fatty acid ester such as ethoxylated sorbitan trioleate (“ESTO”).

Abstract: The present invention provides polyolefin compositions that exhibit both stiffness and toughness. Polyolefin compositions according to the invention include a polyolefin homopolymer resin such as polypropylene and an impact modifying fluid that includes a nonionic surfactant and optionally a diluent such as mineral oil. The nonionic surfactant can be an ethoxylated sorbitan fatty acid ester such as ethoxylated sorbitan trioleate. Unfilled impact modified polypropylene homopolymer formed in accordance with the invention preferably exhibits a Gardner impact strength of at least 100 in-lbs, a flexural modulus of at least 40 kpsi and a tensile modulus of at least 60 kpsi.

Abstract: The present invention provides a master batch for polyester resins that does not need to be dried prior to use. The master batch according to the invention includes an additive package dispersed in a carrier. The additive package includes one or more colorants, light stabilizers, heat stabilizers, flame retardants, antioxidants, lubricants, anti-stats, biocides, fillers, and process aids. The carrier includes from about 10 to about 25 percent by weight of one or more polyhydric alcohol esters of wood and/or gum rosin, from about 5 to about 35 percent by weight of one or more core-shell polymers, and from about 25 to about 70 percent by weight of one or more thermoplastic polyesters compatible with the bulk polyester molding resins. The present invention also provides a method of forming a polyester article.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new and improved liquid color system for use in rotational molding. The liquid color system includes from about 10% to about 75% by weight carrier, from about 0% to about 15% by weight water, from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight dispersant and from about 10% to about 80% by weight colorant. The carrier comprises a material selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, tri(ethylene glycol), glycerin and mixtures of such materials. The liquid color system displays an evaporation rate of from about 0.01 to about 0.36 pursuant to the test procedures of ASTM D3539-87. The invention also provides a method of using the liquid color system which includes the step of mixing the liquid color system with the polymeric resin powder using a distributive mixer prior to rotational molding.

Abstract: The present invention provides a color concentrate comprising (a) at least one resin selected from the group consisting of a polymer of a diene, a rosin material, a coumarone-indene resin, a polymer of vinyl aromatic monomer having an M n of from about 500 to about 4000, a wax and a mixture of two or more thereof, (b) at least one resin selected from the group consisting of a copolymer of an olefin and an acrylate or a methacrylate, a polymer of a vinyl aromatic monomer having an M n of at least about 10,000 and a mixture thereof, and (c) at least one colorant.

Abstract: This invention relates to an abrasive composition comprising (a) a major amount of at least one abrasive powder, (b) at least one resin selected from the group consisting of a polymer of a diene, a rosin material, a coumarone-indene resin, and a mixture of two or more thereof, and (c) at least one copolymer of an olefin and an acrylate or a methacrylate. The abrasive composition may additionally include (d) a surface active agent. The abrasive composition may be added to a polymer or resin to form purge compositions. The invention also relates to methods of cleaning processing equipment and preparing the abrasive compositions and purge composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to abrasive compositions useful in preparing purge compositions for purging plastics processing equipment comprising: (A-1) at least one abrasive powder comprising a major amount of calcium carbonate; (A-2) at least one organic rosin material; and (A-3) at least one surfactant. The abrasive compositions of the present invention further may comprise at least one viscosity reducing organic diluent. The purging compositions of the present invention comprise (A) a minor amount of the abrasive composition of the invention, and (B) a major amount of at least one polymer or resin. These purging compositions allow fast and effective purging of processing equipment. These compositions may also be reused, i.e., used for more than one purging operation, and they may be recycled by incorporating the used purge composition into a polymer which is identical to or compatible with the polymer (B) of the purge composition.