Abstract: A polyolefin and polyvinylpyrrolidone formulation including (A) an olefin-based (co)polymer, (B) a polyvinylpyrrolidone (co)polymer, and (C) an antioxidant. Also a method of making the composition; a crosslinked polyolefin product made by curing the composition; manufactured articles including a shaped form of the inventive formulation or product; and methods of using the inventive formulation, product, or articles.

Abstract: A coagent masterbatch comprising a semi-crystalline polyolefin carrier resin and an alkenyl-functional coagent. A peroxide curable formulation comprising the coagent masterbatch and a polyolefin compound. A method of making the masterbatch and formulation; a peroxide-cured polyolefin product prepared therefrom; a manufactured article comprising or made from the masterbatch, formulation, or product; and a method of using the manufactured article.

Abstract: A polyolefin-and-poly (2-alkyl-2-oxazoline) formulation comprising (A) an olefin-based (co) polymer, (B) a poly (2-alkyl-2-oxazoline) (co) polymer, and (C) an antioxidant. Also a method of making the composition; a crosslinked polyolefin product made by curing the composition; manufactured articles comprising a shaped form of the inventive formulation or product; and methods of using the inventive formulation, product, or articles.

Abstract: A moisture-curable semiconductive formulation consisting essentially of a polyethylene-based polymer blend (uncured) and a conventional carbon black. The polyethylene-based polymer blend comprises a mixture of an ethylene/(alkenyl-functional hydrolyzable silane)/(optional olefinic hydrocarbon) copolymer and an ethylene/unsaturated carboxylic ester copolymer that is free of moisture curable groups. We also discovered methods of making and using same, a moisture-cured semiconductive product made therefrom, and articles containing or made from same.

Abstract: A moisture-curable semiconductive formulation consisting essentially of a mixture of an ethylene/(alkenyl-functional hydrolyzable silane)/(optional olefinic hydrocarbon) copolymer and a conventional carbon black. Also discovered methods of making and using same, a moisture-cured semiconductive product made therefrom, and articles containing or made from same.

Abstract: A crosslinkable composition including an ethylene-based polymer, an aminosilane, and optionally a peroxide. The aminosilane is represented by the following formula (I): wherein R1, R2, and R3 are the same or different and individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and a C1-C20 alkyl group; Y1 is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group and an alkoxy group; Y2 is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group and an aminoalkyl group, and n is 0 or 1. A crosslinked composition formed from the crosslinkable composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition. In embodiment, the composition is a crosslinkable composition and includes an ethylene-based polymer, a polyaminosiloxane (PAS), and optionally a peroxide. The polyaminosiloxane (PAS) has the Formula (I) [RSi(OZ)2O1/2]q [RSi(OZ)O2/2]m [RSiO3/2]n wherein R is a C6-C20 aminoalkyl group with a phenyl moiety, Si is a silicon atom, O is an oxygen atom, Z is a hydrogen atom or a C1-C10 hydrocarbonyl group, q, m, and n each individually is Rr an integer from 2 to 1,000,000; and 1/2 denotes an end block structure of Formula (II), 2/2 denotes a linear structure of Formula (III), and 3/2 denotes a branched structure of Formula (IV). Also disclosed is a crosslinked composition formed from the crosslinkable composition.

Abstract: A moisture-curable polyolefin formulation comprising a (hydrolyzable silyl group)-functional polyolefin prepolymer and a compound that is an iron (II) acetylacetonate or an iron (III) acetylacetonate, wherein each compound independently is unsubstituted or substituted. Also, methods of making and using same, a cured polyolefin made therefrom, and articles containing or made from same.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process includes providing (A) an ethylene/MOCOS copolymer composed of (i) units derived from ethylene, (ii) from 0.01 wt % to 0.5 wt % units derived from a comonomer, and (iii) optionally units derived from a termonomer. The comonomer is a monocyclic organosiloxane (MOCOS) of formula (I) [R1, R2SiO2/2]n wherein n is an integer greater than or equal to 3, each R1 is independently a (C2_C4) alkenyl or a H2C?C (R1a)—C(?O)—O—(CH2)m_ wherein R1a is H or methyl; m is an integer from 1 to 4; and each R2 is independently H, (C1_C4) alkyl, phenyl, or R1. The process includes mixing (B) a free radical initiator with (A) the ethylene/MOCOS copolymer to form a mixture, heating the mixture, and forming a crosslinkable ethylene/MOCOS copolymer composition having a gel content greater than 70%.

Abstract: A crosslinkable polyolefin formulation comprises (A) a polyethylene polymer and (B) an arylketone of formula (I) as defined herein; products made therefrom; methods of making and using same; and articles containing same.

Abstract: An (electron beam)-curable (EBC) formulation comprising an EBC polyolefin compound having a crystallinity of from 0 to less than 50 weight percent (wt %) and/or having a density of 0.930 gram per cubic centimeter (g/cm3) or less; and an alkenyl-functional monocyclic organosiloxane (“silicon-based coagent”). Also included are a cured polyolefin product prepared by electron-beam irradiating the EBC formulation; methods of making and using the EBC formulation or cured polyolefin product; and articles containing or made from the EBC formulation or cured polyolefin product.

Abstract: A semiconductive composite material consisting essentially of a polar organic copolymer and an electrical conducting effective amount of an ultra-low-wettability carbon black. Also a method of making the composite material; a crosslinked polyethylene product made by curing the composite material; manufactured articles comprising a shaped form of the inventive composite material or product; and methods of using the inventive composite material, product, or articles.

Abstract: An ethylene-based polymer composition includes units derived from ethylene, units derived from a comonomer, and an optionally units derived from a termonomer. The comonomer is a monocyclic organosiloxane (MOCOS) of formula (I) [R1, R2SiO2/2]n wherein n is an integer greater than or equal to 3, each R1 is independently a (C2-C4) alkenyl or a H2C?C(R1a)—C(?O)—O—(CH2)m— wherein R1a is H or methyl, m is an integer from 1 to 4, and each R2 is independently H, (C1-C4) alkyl, phenyl, or R1.

Abstract: Crosslinkable polymeric compositions comprising an ethylene-based polymer, an organic peroxide, and an amine-functionalized interpolymer. Such crosslinkable polymeric compositions and their crosslinked forms can be employed as polymeric layers in wire and cable applications, such as insulation in power cables.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition comprising a polyolefin polymer, an alkenyl-functional monocyclic organosiloxane, and an organic peroxide; products made therefrom; methods of making and using same; and articles containing same.

Abstract: A coagent masterbatch comprising a semi-crystalline polyolefin carrier resin and an alkenyl-functional coagent. An electron-beam curable formulation comprising the coagent masterbatch and a polyolefin compound. A method of making the masterbatch and formulation; an electron-beam-cured polyolefin product prepared therefrom; a manufactured article comprising or made from the masterbatch, formulation, or product; and a method of using the manufactured article.

Abstract: An (electron beam)-curable (EBC) formulation comprising an EBC polyolefin compound having a crystallinity of from 0 to less than 50 weight percent (wt %) and/or having a density of 0.930 gram per cubic centimeter (g/cm3) or less; and an alkenyl-functional monocyclic organosiloxane (“silicon-based coagent”). Also included are a cured polyolefin product prepared by electron-beam irradiating the EBC formulation; methods of making and using the EBC formulation or cured polyolefin product; and articles containing or made from the EBC formulation or cured polyolefin product.

Abstract: A polyolefin formulation comprising constituents (A) to (E) in the following amounts: from 15.0 to 55.0 weight percent (wt %) of (A) a polypropylene homopolymer; from 77.9 to 30.0 wt % of (B) a poly(ethylene-co-1-alkene) copolymer; from 3.0 to 6.5 wt % of (C) an ethylene/propylene diblock copolymer; from 4.0 to 8.0 wt % of (D) a saturated-and-aromatic (C14-C60)hydrocarbon; and from 0.1 to 1.5 wt % of (E) an antioxidant; wherein the wt % of (B) divided by the wt % (A) is a mass ratio of from 5.0:1.0 to 0.50:1.0; and wherein the amounts of constituents (A), (B), and (C) total from 88.0 to 95.9 wt % of the polyolefin formulation; and wherein the amounts of constituents (A) to (E) total from 92.1 to 100.0 wt % of the polyolefin formulation.

Abstract: A polyethylene composition comprising (A) an ethylene-based (co) polymer, (B) a styrenic unit-containing copolymer, and (C) a polyorganosiloxane. Also a method of making the composition; a crosslinked polyethylene product made by curing the composition; manufactured articles comprising a shaped form of the inventive composition or product; and methods of using the inventive composition, product, or articles.

Abstract: An (electron beam)-curable (EBC) formulation comprising an EBC polyolefin compound having a crystallinity of from 0 to less than 50 weight percent (wt %) and/or having a density of 0.930 gram per cubic centimeter (g/cm3) or less; and an alkenyl-functional monocyclic organosiloxane (“silicon-based coagent”). Also included are a cured polyolefin product prepared by electron-beam irradiating the EBC formulation; methods of making and using the EBC formulation or cured polyolefin product; and articles containing or made from the EBC formulation or cured polyolefin product.