Abstract: Process for the preparation of viscosity index improver (V.I.I.) additives of lubricating oils which comprises a mixing treatment under high shear conditions of a composition comprising: (i) one or more EP(D)M polymers (ii) one or more polyvinylarene/conjugated hydrogenated polydiene/polyvinylarene block copolymers; and (iii) lubricating oil, (ii) being present in a concentration of 1.5 to 20% by weight whereas (iii) is present in a concentration ranging from 1.5 to 45% by weight.

Abstract: A process is described for obtaining viscosity index improver compounds (V.I.I.) having an improved dimensional stability and capable of enhancing the low temperature rheology of lubricating oils, the above process comprising the treatment of amorphous EP(D)M copolymers or terpolymers, optionally mixed with semi-crystalline EP(D)M, mixed with linear polyethylenes, the treatment being effected in the presence of one or more substances of a hydroperoxide nature and optionally in the presence of small quantities of polyfunctional vinyl monomers, the above treatment being carried out under high shear conditions at a temperature ranging from 75° C. to 260° C., preferably from 140° C. to 210° C.

Abstract: A process is described to modify the rheology of EP(D)M copolymers optionally mixed with polyalpha-olefins, which comprises treating in high shear conditions a polymeric mixture comprising one or more EP(D)M polymers, optionally mixed with polyalpha-olefins, in presence of one or more vinyl multifunctional monomers and of one or more hydroperoxides, with the amount of vinyl multifunctional monomer comprised between 0.02 and 2.0 by weight, preferably between 0.05 and 1% by weight, with the molar ratio between the vinyl monomer and hydroperoxide being comprised between 0.005/1 and 2/1, preferably between 0.01/1 and 1/1, said process being performed at a temperature between 75° C. and 260° C., preferably between 140° C. and 210° C.

Abstract: Elastomeric blends are described, comprising an elastomeric composition and carbon black, the above elastomeric composition consisting of: (i) one or more elastomers (A) selected from ethylene-propylene (EPM) copolymers and ethylene-propylene-diene (EPDM) terpolymers; (ii) one or more elastomers (B) selected from ethylene-propylene (EPM) copolymers and ethylene-propylene-diene (EPDM) terpolymers and relative mixtures, the above elastomers having been previously treated with at least one hydroperoxide at a temperature ranging from 80° C. to 250° C. so as to undergo a reduction in the molecular weight: the weight ratio between the elastomers (i) and (ii), having a sum of 100, being from 0/100% to 90/10%.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of viscosity index improver (V.I.I.) additives of lubricating oils which comprises a mixing treatment under high shear conditions of a composition comprising: (i) one or more EP(D)M polymers (ii) one or more polyvinylarene/conjugated hydrogenated polydiene/polyvinylarene block copolymers; and (iii) lubricating oil, (ii) being present in a concentration of 1.5 to 20% by weight whereas (iii) is present in a concentration ranging from 1.5 to 45% by weight.

Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of viscosity index improver (V.I.I.) additives which includes treatment under high shear conditions of a composition comprising (i) one or more EP(D)M polymers and (ii) one or more polyvinylarene/hydrogenated conjugated diene/polyvinylarene block copolymers, the weight ratio (i)/(ii) ranging from 98:2 to 80:20, preferably from 97:3 to 90:10, the above process being carried out at a temperature ranging from 150° C. to 400° C., preferably from 180° C. to 320° C.

Abstract: A process is described for obtaining viscosity index improver compounds (V.I.I.) having an improved dimensional stability and capable of enhancing the low temperature rheology of lubricating oils, the above process comprising the treatment of amorphous EP(D)M copolymers or terpolymers, optionally mixed with semi-crystalline EP(D)M, mixed with linear polyethylenes, the treatment being effected in the presence of one or more substances of a hydroperoxide nature and optionally in the presence of small quantities of polyfunctional vinyl monomers, the above treatment being carried out under high shear conditions at a temperature ranging from 75° C. to 260° C., preferably from 140° C. to 210° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the single-step preparation of masters based on EP(D)M and reinforcing inorganic fillers, said process being characterized in that it is effected by mixing, under high shear conditions, a polymeric blend comprising: a) one or more EP(D)M polymers, optionally mixed with poly-alpha-olefins, preferably with ethylene crystal copolymers; b) one or more coupling agents, preferably selected from vinyl silanes; c) one or more hydroperoxides; d) reinforcing inorganic fillers; at a temperature ranging from 75° C. to 260° C., preferably from 140° C. to 210° C.

Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of viscosity index improver (V.I.I.) additives which includes treatment under high shear conditions of a composition comprising (i) one or more EP(D)M polymers and (ii) one or more polyvinylarene/hydrogenated conjugated diene/polyvinylarene block copolymers, the weight ratio (i)/(ii) ranging from 98:2 to 80:20, preferably from 97:3 to 90:10, the above process being carried out at a temperature ranging from 150° C. to 400° C., preferably from 180° C. to 320° C.

Abstract: A process is described to modify the rheology of EP(D)M copolymers optionally mixed with polyalpha-olefins, which comprises treating in high shear conditions a polymeric mixture comprising one or more EP(D)M polymers, optionally mixed with polyalpha-olefins, in presence of one or more vinyl multifunctional monomers and of one or more hydroperoxides, with the amount of vinyl multifunctional monomer comprised between 0.02 and 2.0 by weight, preferably between 0.05 and 1% by weight, with the molar ratio between the vinyl monomer and hydroperoxide being comprised between 0.005/1 and 2/1, preferably between 0.01/1 and 1/1, said process being performed at a temperature between 75° C. and 260° C., preferably between 140° C. and 210° C.

Abstract: Elastomeric blends are described, comprising an elastomeric composition and carbon black, the above elastomeric composition consisting of: (i) one or more elastomers (A) selected from ethylene-propylene (EPM) copolymers and ethylene-propylene-diene (EPDM) terpolymers; (ii) one or more elastomers (B) selected from ethylene-propylene (EPM) copolymers and ethylene-propylene-diene (EPDM) terpolymers and relative mixtures, the above elastomers having been previously treated with at least one hydroperoxide at a temperature ranging from 80° C. to 250° C. so as to undergo a reduction in the molecular weight: the weight ratio between the elastomers (i) and (ii), having a sum of 100, being from 0/100% to 90/10%.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of functionalized polyolefins, which comprises treatment under shear conditions of said polyolefins with an unsaturated monomer containing polar groups in the presence of at least one hydroperoxide as radicalic initiator. The process allows the grafting of unsaturated monomers without the formation of cross-linked polymeric material and without modifying the molecular weight distribution.

Abstract: An elastomeric blend is described, which can be used for preparing electric cables comprising one or more polymers selected from:

Abstract: Catalytic component for the polymerization of ethylene with propylene prepared by: a) impregnation of an inert support with a solution of a compound of Vanadium having an oxidation state of between 3 and 5; b) subsequent treatment with a solution of a compound having general formula (I) RnAlXm wherein R is a C1-C20 alkyl radical, X is a halogen, n+m=3, and m is an integer between 0 and 2, the molar ratio between Aluminium in step (b) and Vanadium in step (a) being from 1/1 to 6/1.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of EP(D)M elastomeric copolymers in liquid phase, preferably in suspension of a liquid monomer, in the presence of a catalyst essentially consisting of a Vanadium compound, a cocatalyst essentially consisting of an Aluminium trialkyl, and optionally an activator, characterized in that the Aluminium trialkyl is essentially Aluminium trimethyl and the Vanadium compound, as such or prepolymerized, is selected from: (a) compounds having general formula (I) VO(L)n(X)m wherein n is an integer from 1 to 3 and m is from zero to 2, n+m being equal to 2 or 3; (b) compounds having general formula (II) V(L)p(X)q wherein p is an integer from 1 to 4, q is from 0 to 3, the sum of p+q being equal to 3 or 4; wherein L is a bidentate ligand deriving from a 1,3-diketone and X is a halogen, preferably Chlorine.

Abstract: Process for the reduction of the molecular weight of a polymeric material selected from EPM copolymer and EPDM terpolymer and relative mixtures, which comprises the treatment of the polymeric material with at least one hydroperoxide.

Abstract: Process for the in situ polymerization of ethylene with C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 alpha-olefins in suspension of liquid monomer in the presence of a catalyst containing Vanadium obtained by the precipitation, in an atmosphere of ethylene or alpha-olefins, of:a) a compound of Vanadium in the oxidation state of 3 to 5, withb) a basically hydrocarbon solution of a compound selected from those having general formula R.sub.n AlX.sub.m wherein R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl radical, X is a halogen, m+n=3, n is an integer from 0 to 2.

Abstract: Process for the preparation in liquid phase of copolymers of ethylene with propylene and optionally another diene, in the presence of a catalyst selected from (a) Titanium salt supported on magnesium salt and (b) compound of Vanadium soluble in hydrocarbon solvents either supported on an inert material or prepolymerized, and a co-catalyst essentially consisting of an organic compound of Aluminium, and a possible chlorinated activator, characterized in that:1) when the polymerization is almost complete, a solid material insoluble in the reaction environment and having an average diameter of between 0.001 and 200 microns is added to the reaction mixture;2) the suspension of polymer and solid material are kept in contact for a sufficient time to obtain perfectly free-flowing polymeric particles;3) the perfectly free-flowing polymeric particles of step (2) are recovered.

Abstract: Process with two or more steps for the preparation in suspension of mixtures of ethylene-propylene (EPM) elastomer homopolymers or ethylene-propylene-diene (EPDM) elastomer terpolymers in the presence of a catalytic system essentially consisting of a compound of Vanadium and a cocatalyst essentially consisting of an Aluminum alkyl and in the presence of an activator, the above process being characterized in that:a) in the first step a first polymerization of the monomers is carried out in the presence of the Vanadium based catalyst;b) in the second or subsequent steps further polymerizable monomers and activator are added to the suspension of the polymer obtained in step (a).

Abstract: Catalytic component for the (co)polymerization of alpha-olefins consisting of the compound having the general formula VL.sub.3, wherein V is trivalent vanadium and L is a ligand selected from those having general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R is selected from H and C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 monofunctional hydrocarbyl radicals; n is an integer between 2 and 13 excluding 4 and 5.