Abstract: A chlorosulfonated ethylene.multidot..alpha.-olefin copolymer composition is disclosed, comprising(a) 100 parts by weight of a chlorosufonated ethylene.multidot..alpha.-olefin copolymer containing from 25 to 32% by weight chlorine and from 0.3 to 2.5% by weight sulfur,(b) from 1 to 4 parts by weight of a metal oxide or a metal hydroxide,(c) from 3 to 15 parts by weight of an epoxy compound,(d) from 0.5 to 5 parts by weight of a thiuram, and(e) from 0.5 to 5 parts by weight of a maleimide. The chlorosulfonated ethylene.multidot..alpha.-olefin copolymer of the invention provides vulcanized products having excellent heat resistance, cold resistance and water resistance.

Abstract: A chlorosulfonated polyethylene is disclosed, having a bimodal molecular weight distribution and containing from 10 to 60 wt % chlorine and from 0.2 to 3.0 wt % sulfur. The chlorosulfonated polyethylene of the invention is less temperature-dependent in terms of viscosity and displays improved processability.

Abstract: An excellent cold-proof chlorosulfonated polyethylene and a method of manufacturing the same featured in that a polyethylene is once dissolved in a solvent by heating up them over a dissolution temperature of the polyethylene, then cooled and thus obtained homogeneous solution of the polyethylene is allowed to react with a sulfuryl chloride in the presence of a catalyst of a radical generating agent in the dissolution temperature region of the polyethylene or in a temperature region lower than the former one.

Abstract: A toothed rubber belt is disclosed, comprising a chlorosulfonated ethylene.multidot..alpha.-olefin copolymer as the rubber material, which has excellent heat resistance and cold resistance.

Abstract: In accordance with this invention there is obtained a laminated article in which a chlorosulfonated polyolefin composition and a fluorine-containing elastomer composition have firmly bonded to each other by making good use of a chlorosulfonated polyolefin composition containing in particular a lead compound and a peroxide as indispensable components. In order to prepare such a laminated product a layer of chlorosulfonated polyolefin composition containing a lead compound and a peroxide as indispensable components and a layer of fluorine-containing elastomer composition are laminated by molding and then brought to vulcanizing adhesion by subjecting to the conventional process of vulcanization such as steam vulcanization in autoclave, press vulcanization, etc.The laminated article obtained in accordance with this invention is adapted for use as hoses such as fuel oil hoses of automobiles, gas hoses, etc., sheets, or other industrial goods.

Abstract: A chlorosulfonated ethylene..alpha.-olefin copolymer composition is disclosed, comprising(a) 100 parts by weight of a chlorosulfonated ethylene..alpha.-olefin copolymer containing from 25 to 32% by weight chlorine and from 0.3 to 2.5% by weight sulfur,(b) from 10 to 35 parts by weight of a hydrotalcite,(c) from 0.5 to 5 parts by weight of a thiuram, and(d) from 0.5 to 5 parts by weight of a maleimide.The chlorosulfonated ethylene..alpha.-olefin copolymer of the invention provides vulcanized products having excellent heat resistance, cold resistance and water resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coloring material including a rubber having a sulfonic acid group or a salt thereof, which is dyed with a basic dye. The coloring material is prepared by adding a solution of an alkali in an alcohol to a solution of a chlorosulfonated polyolefin in an organic solvent and then adding a basic dye to the obtained reaction liquid, or adding a basic dye to a solution of a sulfonated product of a rubber in an organic solvent, and optionally removing the solvent from the obtained solution.

Abstract: A method for producing chlorosulfonated polyethylene with controlled addition of the amount of sulfur added to the polyethylene. Polyethylene dissolved in halogenated hydrocarbon is reacted with sulfuryl chloride in the presence of a catalyst of a radical generating agent in a binary phase system. The addition amount of sulfur is controlled by adding an amine compound to the reaction in an amount within the range where the following formula is applicable:log.sub.10 S=.alpha..multidot.log.sub.10 A+.beta. (1)whereinS: reaction yield (%) of sulfur of sulfuryl chlorideA: concentration (mol/liter) of amine compound in halogenated hydrocarbon solvent.alpha.,.beta.: constants such that1.0<.alpha.<3.04.0<.alpha.<12.0.

Abstract: Chlorosulfonated polyethylene having excellent properties as elastomer is produced by dissolving polyethylene in a mixed solvent of carbon tetrachloride and a halogenated aromatic compound such as, for example, chlorobenzene and reacting polyethylene with chlorine and sulfuryl chloride or with sulfuryl chloride.