Abstract: A blend of polymeric materials comprising (A) of from about 1 to about 99.99 weight percent based on the combined weights of Components A, B and C of at least one substantially random interpolymer; and wherein said interpolymer; (1) contains of from about 0.5 to about 65 mole percent of polymer units derived from; (a) at least one vinyl or vinylidene aromatic monomer, or (b) at least one hindered aliphatic or cycloaliphatic vinyl or vinylidene monomer, or (c) a combination of at least one vinyl or vinylidene aromatic monomer and at least one hindered aliphatic or cycloaliphatic vinyl or vinylidene monomer; (2) contains of from about 35 to about 99.5 mole percent of polymer units derived from at least one aliphatic &agr;-olefin having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms; (3) has a molecular weight (Mn) greater than about 1,000; (4) has a melt index (I2) of from about 0.01 to about 1,000; (5) has a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of from about 1.5 to about 20; and (B) of from about 99 to about 0.

Abstract: An acoustical insulation foam having, either with or without elastification, an Asker C hardness of less than about 65, a density of about 5 to about 150 kg/m3, a cell size of about 0.05 to about 15 mm, an open cell content of 0 to about 100 volume percent, a thickness of about 1 to about 200 mm, and a width of about 100 to about 3000 mm; comprising; (A) one or more alkenyl aromatic polymers, (B) one or more substantially random interpolymers and (C) optionally, one or more nucleating agents and (D) optionally, one or more other additives; and (E) one or more blowing agents.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a composition and a process for preparing a closed cell alkenyl aromatic polymer foam having enlarged cell size, comprising one or more alkenyl aromatic polymers, one or more substantially random interpolymers, one or more blowing agents having zero ozone depletion potential and optionally one or more co-blowing agents, and optionally, one or more nucleating agents and optionally, one or more other additives. This combination allows the manufacture of closed cell, low density alkenyl aromatic polymer foams of enlarged cell size, when blowing agents of relatively high nucleation potential are employed. When such blowing agents are used with alkenyl aromatic polymers in the absence of the substantially random interpolymers, small cell foams result.

Abstract: A soft foam having an Asker C hardness of less than about 65, comprising; (A) from about 30 to about 70 percent by weight (based on the combined weight of Components A and B) of one or more alkenyl aromatic polymers and wherein at least one of said alkenyl aromatic polymers has a molecular weight (Mw) of from about 100,000 to about 500,000; and (B) from about 30 to about 70 percent by weight (based on the combined weight of Components A and B) of one or more substantially random interpolymers having an I2 of about 0.1 to about 50 g/10 min, an Mw/Mn of about 1.

Abstract: An acoustical insulation foam having, either with or without elastification, an Asker C hardness of less than about 65, a density of about 5 to about 150 kg/m3, a cell size of about 0.05 to about 15 mm, an open cell content of 0 to about 100 volume percent, a thickness of about 1 to about 200 mm, and a width of about 100 to about 3000 mm; comprising; (A) one or more alkenyl aromatic polymers, (B) one or more substantially random interpolymers and (C) optionally, one or more nucleating agents and (D) optionally, one or more other additives; and (E) one or more blowing agents.

Abstract: A polymer blend foam having smooth skin and/or an open-cell content of at least 20 volume percent, a crosslinked gel content of no greater than 10 percent, a minimum cross-sectional area of at least 1000 mm.sup.2, and a density of no greater than 250 kg/m.sup.3. The blend includes (A) a substantially random interpolymer having polymerized therein (1) a vinyl or vinylidene aromatic monomer and/or a sterically hindered aliphatic or cycloaliphatic vinyl or vinylidene monomer, and (2) one or more of ethylene and a C.sub.3-20 aliphatic .alpha.-olefin; and (B) an olefin polymer based on one or more of ethylene, C.sub.3-20 aliphatic .alpha.-olefins, and C.sub.3-20 aliphatic .alpha.-olefins containing polar groups. The olefin polymer (B) lacks any of the vinyl or vinylidene aromatic monomers found in (A).

Abstract: A soft foam having an Asker C hardness of less than about 65, comprising;(A) from about 30 to about 70 percent by weight (based on the combined weight of Components A and B) of one or more alkenyl aromatic polymers and wherein at least one of said alkenyl aromatic polymers has a molecular weight (M.sub.w) of from about 100,000 to about 500,000; and(B) from about 30 to about 70 percent by weight (based on the combined weight of Components A and B) of one or more substantially random interpolymers; and(C) optionally, one or more nucleating agents; and(D) optionally, one or more other additives; and(E) one or more blowing agents present in a total amount of from about 0.4 to about 5.0 gram-moles per kilogram (based on the combined weight of Components A and B).

Abstract: The present invention pertains to improved alkenyl aromatic polymer foams (and processes for their preparation) having increased heat distortion temperature and improved dimensional stability while maintaining good tensile/tear, creep and environmental dimensional change properties.The closed cell low density alkenyl aromatic polymer foams exhibit increased heat distortion temperature, when substantially random interpolymers of about 21 to about 65 mol % styrene are blended in. When these same alkenyl aromatic polymer foams are made without these interpolymers, the heat distortion temperature is not improved.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a composition and a process for preparing a closed cell alkenyl aromatic polymer foam having enlarged cell size, comprising one or more alkenyl aromatic polymers, one or more substantially random interpolymers, one or more blowing agents having zero ozone depletion potential and optionally one or more co-blowing agents, and optionally, one or more nucleating agents and optionally, one or more other additives.This combination allows the manufacture of closed cell, low density alkenyl aromatic polymer foams of enlarged cell size, when blowing agents of relatively high nucleation potential are employed. When such blowing agents are used with alkenyl aromatic polymers in the absence of the substantially random interpolymers, small cell foams result.

Abstract: At least one layer of a mono- or multilayered, bioriented film contains as film-forming polymers (A) from 75 to 100 percent of a linear ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer having a density of from 0.890 g/cm.sup.3 to 0.930 g/cm.sup.3 and(B) from 25 to 0 percent of a high density linear polyethylene having a density of from 0.935 g/cm.sup.3 to 0.960 g/cm.sup.3. All percentages are based on the total weight of (A) and (B).The total of the film-forming polymers (A) and (B) has a single melting point as determined by differential scanning calorimetry.The bioriented film is produced by biorienting a flat film in at least two steps first in one direction and then in the other direction. The bioriented film is useful in a process for packaging an article wherein the film is wrapped around the article, heat-shrunk and sealed.

Abstract: At least one layer of mono- or multilayered, bioriented film contains as film-forming polymers (A) from 75 to 100 percent of a linear ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer having a density of from 0.890 g/cm.sup.3 to 0.930 g/cm.sup.3 and(B) from 25 to 0 percent of a high density linear polyethylene having a density of from 0.935 g/cm.sup.3 to 0.960 g/cm.sup.3. All percentages are based on the total weight of (A) and (B).The total of the film-forming polymers (A) and (B) has a single melting point as determined by differential scanning calorimetry.The bioriented film is produced by biorienting a flat film in at least two steps first in one direction and then in the other direction. The bioriented film is useful in a process for packaging an article wherein the film is wrapped around the article, heat-shrunk and sealed.