Abstract: A laminated structure comprising at least two non-adhesive layers and at least one adhesive layer wherein the adhesive layer is made of a composition stabilized against thermal crosslinking and consequent reduction of its melt index, comprising a uniform dispersion of antimony oxide in a blend of a matrix polymer which is a dipolymer of ethylene with an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or a terpolymer of ethylene with an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and with another ethylenically unsaturated comonomer, carbon dioxide or sulfur dioxide; and organo-halogen fire-retardant; and a stabilizing polymer which is a high melt index copolymer of ethylene with acrylic or methacrylic acid. Such laminated structures include laminates used in packaging and building construction.

Abstract: A composition stabilized against thermal crosslinking and consequent reduction of its melt index, comprising a uniform dispersion of antimony oxide in a blend of a matrix polymer which is a dipolymer of ethylene with an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or a terpolymer of ethylene with an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and with another ethylenically unsaturated comonomer, carbon dioxide or sulfur dioxide; an organo-halogen fire-retardant; and a stabilizing polymer which is a high melt index copolymer of ethylene with acrylic or methacrylic acid. Such compositions are useful as adhesive layers in laminates used in packaging and building construction.

Abstract: A laminated structure comprising at least two nonadhesive layers and at least one white-pigmented adhesive layer, wherein the white-pigmented adhesive layer is made of a composition stabilized against thermal crosslinking and consequent reduction of its melt index, consisting essentially of a uniform dispersion of alumina-coated titanium dioxide pigment in a blend of a matrix polymer which is a dipolymer of ethylene with an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or a terpolymer of ethylene with an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and with another ethylenically unsaturated comonomer, or with carbon dioxide or sulfur dioxide, with a stabilizing polymer which is a high melt index copolymer of ethylene with acrylic or methacrylic acid. Such laminated structures include, for example, toothpaste tubes, condiment pouches, traffic road signs, and roadway lane marking tapes.

Abstract: A composition stabilized against thermal crosslinking and consequent reduction of its melt index, consisting essentially of a uniform dispersion of alumina-coated titanium dioxide pigment in a blend of a matrix polymer which is a dipolymer of ethylene with an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or a terpolymer of ethylene with an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and with another ethylenically unsaturated comonomer, or with carbon dioxide or sulfur dioxide, with a stabilizing polymer which is a high melt index copolymer of ethylene with acrylic or methacrylic acid. Such compositions are useful in melt-fabricating white-pigmented articles such as, e.g., toothpaste tubes and condiment pouches.

Abstract: Photocell modules wherein one or more photocells are encapsulated within a thermoplastic polymeric pottant between the layers of a rigid or flexible laminate. The pottant is a graft copolymer of (a) at least one addition polymerizable backbone monomer having a glass transition temperature (T.sub.g) of less than 0.degree., (b) at least one addition polymerizable backbone monomer having a T.sub.g of 50.degree.-150.degree. C., and (c) a poly (vinyl aromatic) addition polymerizable macromonomer of 3,000-50,000 molecular weight having a T.sub.g of at least 30.degree. C. The pottant is highly light-transmissive, electrically insulating and provides excellent protection for the photocells and circuitry at low cost.

Abstract: A battery separator, and a method of forming the same, which exhibits good electrical conductivity and a high degree of inhibition to dendrite formation, is in the form of a thin sheet formed from a substantially uniform mixture of a thermoplastic rubber, a filler, a rubber modifier, and a processing aid.

Abstract: A battery separator, and a method of forming the same, which exhibits good electrical conductivity and a high degree of inhibition to dendrite formation, is in the form of a thin sheet formed from a substantially uniform mixture of a thermoplastic rubber and a filler in a volume ratio of from about 1:0.15 to 1:0.6. The thermoplastic rubber is preferably a styrene/elastomer/styrene block copolymer.

Abstract: A battery separator, and a method of forming the same, which exhibits good electrical conductivity and a high degree of inhibition to dendrite formation, is in the form of a thin sheet formed from a substantially uniform mixture of a thermoplastic rubber and a filler in a volume ratio of from about 1:0.15 to 1:0.6. The thermoplastic rubber is preferably a styrene/elastomer/styrene block copolymer.