Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous polyurethane-polyurea dispersions which stabilize a foam—produced by mechanical expansion—without addition of further foam-stabilizing components in such a way that aqueous foams are obtainable which are stable both during temporary storage and during processing, so that they can be applied in the form of foam also by customary application methods and substantially retain the foam structure even after drying.

Abstract: Monomers of formula (I) which include a vinyl group, polymers and articles, such as contact lenses, made therefrom, all of which are biocompatible, are described.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to crosslinkable, flame retardant polymer compositions are provided comprising a polyamide or polyester; a flame retardant system; a crosslinking agent; and a flame retardant system coagent. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: A non-skid coating described herein attempts to overcome the deficiencies of the conventional coatings with improved external durability and color retention, a reduced level of VOCs, and direct-to-metal (DTM) adhesion using organo-siloxane chemistry. The non-skid coating has a first component having an amino-functional siloxane resin; a second component having a non-aromatic epoxy resin; a spherical filler for lowering viscosity; a pigment; a coarse aggregate; and a thixotropic agent. The amino-functional siloxane resin can be an amino-functional methyl phenyl polysiloxane, diphenyl polysiloxane or silsesquioxane-based resin. The non-aromatic epoxy resin can be cycloaliphatic or aliphatic. The first component is about 5% to 20% weight of the coating, and the second component is about 80% to 95% weight of the coating.

Abstract: The present invention describes a reinforcing filler for rubber comprising the synergistic combination of precipitated silica with a pore structure defined by a maximum between 25 nm and 35 nm, a total pore volume between 1.3 cm3/g and 1.6 cm3/g, and a compression factor between 1.3 10?2 and 2.3 10?2 MPa?1, and at least one crystalline alkaline silicate corresponding to the general formula of the crystalline alkaline silicates, said crystalline alkaline silicate being swelled and/or layered in the presence of an organic cationic compound in the form of ammonium salt of the +NR4 type according to the formula [CnH2n+1N(CH3)3]+. The rubber formulation obtained by this reinforcing filler composition does present a great reduction of energy dissipated in the tread without compromising the abrasion resistance and elastic modulus properties.

Abstract: An agitating and mixing device 1 of the present invention includes a container 2 for storing the composition, an agitating member 3 for agitating the composition, which is inserted in the container 2, and a driving device 4 for vibrating the container 2. The agitating member 3 has a rod-like portion 32 having one end portion and another end portion, a plate-like portion 31 provided on the one end portion of the rod-like portion 32 and the grip portion 33 provided on the other end portion of the rod-like portion 33. The plate-like portion 31 is perpendicular to the rod-like portion 32. The agitating member 3 is configured to agitate the composition by spacing the plate-like portion 31 apart from the bottom surface of the container 2.

Abstract: A method includes: mixing a polymer cement and a filler to form a solution masterbatch; optionally drying the solution masterbatch to form a crumb polymer composition; mixing a low viscosity polymeric or oligomeric liquid into the solution masterbatch or crumb polymer composition; and intermeshing mixing the solution masterbatch or crumb polymer composition.

Abstract: Method of preparing a particle dispersion within a polymer is disclosed. The dispersion may include core shell rubber particles and the polymer may include epoxies. The particles are capable of being substantially dispersed within the polymer so as to substantially inhibit agglomeration of the particles. Mechanical properties, such as toughness are improved while glass transition temperature and viscosity are not substantially impaired by the presence of the particles.

Abstract: A curable resin composition for composites and electrical laminates including (I) at least one thermoset resin composition; (II) at least one hardener; and (III) at least one reinforcing material; wherein the composite or electrical laminate has a balance of properties including a combination of (a) a Tg of at least about 150° C.; and (b) a water uptake of less than about 2.5 wt %.

Abstract: A polycondensation product based on aromatics and/or heteroaromatics and aldehydes, the polycondensate containing at least one structural unit (I) having a polyisobutylene side chain and an aromatic or heteroaromatic and at least one structural unit (II) having an ionizable functional group and an aromatic or heteroaromatic, structural unit (I) not being the same as structural unit (II) and the aldehyde used having no acid or ester functions. A process for the preparation and the use as an additive for hydraulic binders are disclosed.

Abstract: Use of two different methods, either each by itself or in combination, to enhance the stiffness, strength, maximum possible use temperature, and environmental resistance of thermoset polymer particles is disclosed. One method is the application of post-polymerization process steps (and especially heat treatment) to advance the curing reaction and to thus obtain a more densely crosslinked polymer network. The other method is the incorporation of nanofillers, resulting in a heterogeneous “nanocomposite” morphology. Nanofiller incorporation and post-polymerization heat treatment can also be combined to obtain the benefits of both methods simultaneously. The present invention relates to the development of thermoset nanocomposite particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements in prevention of discoloration of thermoplastic starch materials and their blends with other thermoplastic materials.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel organometallic complexes as catalysts for the reaction of compounds with isocyanate and hydroxyl functional groups to form urethane and/or polyurethane and the process employing such catalysts. More particularly, the present invention is directed to novel complexes of zinc(II) with substituted amidines. These novel catalysts are useful for the production of urethanes and polyurethanes which are important in many industrial applications.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an additive combination comprising at least two sterically hindered amines, at least one further stabilizer, a dispersing agent and a plasticizer. The present invention also pertains to a composition comprising an organic material susceptible to degradation by light, oxygen and/or heat, and the additive combination and to the use and the process for stabilizing organic material against degradation by light, oxygen and/or heat by the additive combination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyamide composition comprising (amounts are based on the total composition) (A) polyamide, (B) melamine cyanurate and (C) talcum as mineral filler wherein the amount of talcum is higher than 25 wt %, and the weight ratio melamine cyanurate/talcum is higher than ? and to articles made wholly or partly of this polyamide composition. The polyamide is preferably polyamide 6. The composition is commonly used in the industry of for instance electrical and electronic parts and preferably in miniature circuit breakers.

Abstract: A composition comprising, based on the total weight of the composition, from 10 to 90 wt. % of a polyetherimide with a weight average molecular weight from 10,000 to 80,000 Daltons; from 10 to 90 wt. % of a polymer selected from polycarbonates, polyester-polycarbonates, polyalkylene terephthalates, or a combination thereof, from 0.005 to 1 wt. % of a hydrotalcite having a particle size of less than 10 micrometer and a magnesium oxide to aluminum oxide mole ratio of 1.0 to 5.0; from 0.01 to 1.0 wt. % of a phosphorus-containing stabilizer; from 0.01 to 1.00 wt. % of a hindered phenol stabilizer; optionally, from 0 to 3 wt. % of a polyolefin; and optionally, from 0 to 5 wt. % of an inorganic metal oxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of a binder and a salt of the following fluoroalkyl phosphate: where n, p, q, R1, and R2 are defined herein. The composition of the present invention is useful as a block additive in paint formulations.

Abstract: Reinforced rubber composition, exhibiting improved hysteresis, based on at least (a) an elastomeric matrix predominantly based on natural rubber, (b) a reinforcing filler and (c) a specific polyimine compound in a small proportion, preferably ranging from 1 to 5 mmol per 100 g of elastomer. This rubber composition is intended, for example, for the manufacture of a semi-finished rubber product intended for the tires of motor vehicles.

Abstract: Compositions comprising polyoxymethylene polymers and at least one organopolysiloxane polymer. Adding organopolysiloxane polymers to polyoxymethylene polymers provides compositions that exhibit at least a 50 percent reduction in melt viscosity compared to the melt viscosity of an identical, melted composition lacking the organopolysiloxane polymer, and promote easier molding of the compositions into complex article shapes.

Abstract: A dispersion contains a flame-resistant polymer, which can improve shaping stability of the flame-resistant polymer during ejection from a die orifice, and physical stability of a shaped product in a washing step. The dispersion containing a flame-resistant polymer is a dispersion in which a flame-resistant polymer is dispersed in an organic solvent, an in-water tensile strength thereof per unit cross-sectional area is 1.0 MPa or more and 6.5 MPa or less, the flame-resistant polymer can be preferably obtained by heat-treating an acrylonitrile polymer in the presence of at least one kind of acid, acid anhydride or acid chloride in an organic solvent, and a suitable organic solvent is a polar organic solvent.

Abstract: A composition comprising: a first polycarbonate comprising a poly(siloxane-carbonate); a second polycarbonate different from the first polycarbonate; and optionally, a third polycarbonate different from the first and second polycarbonate; wherein the first polycarbonate is present in an amount effective to provide the siloxane units of in the first polycarbonate in an amount of at least 0.3 wt %, and the second polycarbonate is present in an amount effective to provide the bromine of the second polycarbonate in an amount of at least 7.8 wt %; and further wherein an article molded from the composition has an OSU integrated 2 minute heat release test value of less than 65 kW-min/m2 and a peak heat release rate of less than 65 kW/m2, and an E662 smoke test Dmax value of less than 200.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymeric composition, comprising: at least one thermoplastic resin having a glass transition temperature of at least about 220° C.; inorganic particulates having an average particle size in the range up to about 100 nanometers dispersed in the thermoplastic resin, the inorganic particulates having an index of refraction in the range from about 1.4 to about 3; and an effective amount of at least one dispersant to disperse the inorganic particulates in the thermoplastic resin. The polymer composition may be a high temperature thermoplastic suitable for forming, such as by molding, optical articles such as lenses.

Abstract: Provided are a rubber composition capable of achieving a balanced improvement in fuel economy, tensile strength at break, and processability, and a pneumatic tire including the rubber composition. The invention relates to a rubber composition including a conjugated diene polymer and silica, the conjugated diene polymer being obtained by polymerizing a monomer component including a conjugated diene compound and a silicon-containing vinyl compound in the presence of a polymerization initiator represented by the following formula (I): to produce a copolymer, and reacting a compound containing a nitrogen atom and/or a silicon atom with an active terminal of the copolymer, wherein the rubber composition includes the conjugated diene polymer in an amount of not less than 10% by mass per 100% by mass of a rubber component of the rubber composition, and the silica in an amount of 10-70 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a process for preparing a precomposite based on nanotubes, comprising bringing said nanotubes into contact with at least one given plasticizing agent. It also relates to a precomposite thus obtained, and to its use for conferring at least one electrical, mechanical and/or thermal property on a polymer material. It also relates to the use of a given plasticizer for improving the dispersion and/or mechanical properties and/or electrical conductivity and/or thermal conductivity of nanotubes in a polymer matrix.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluororubber composition that has excellent heat resistance and excellent mechanical properties at high temperatures. The fluororubber composition comprises 100 parts by mass of a peroxide cross-linkable fluororubber (A); 5 to 50 parts by mass of a carbon black (B); 0.1 to 10 parts by mass of a peroxide cross-linking agent (C); and 10 parts by mass or smaller of a bisolefin (D).

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion of a vinyl ester/ethylene copolymer is prepared by emulsion copolymerization of a monomer mixture comprising a vinyl ester, ethylene and a polyvinyl alcohol stabilizing system consisting essentially of (a) about 0.5 to about 3 wt. % based on the total monomer weight of a first polyvinyl alcohol having a degree of hydrolysis of at least 98 mole % and (b) about 1 to about 4 wt. % based on the total monomer weight of a second polyvinyl alcohol having a degree of hydrolysis of about 85 to about 90 mole % and a weight average molecular weight of at least 85,000 g/mol.

Abstract: Disclosed are a thermal stabilizer-free thermoplastic resin composition and a method of preparing the same. The thermal stabilizer-free thermoplastic resin composition has superior impact resistance, falling ball impact resistance and gloss without using a separate thermal stabilizer. Particularly, the thermal stabilizer-free thermoplastic resin composition improves production efficiency when applied to a squeezing dehydrator because the thermoplastic resin composition is prepared without using a drying process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for imbibing a step-growth polymer into thermoplastic latex particles and a composition made by such a process. The composition is useful, for example, as a coating, an adhesive, a sealant, a primer, a caulk, a stain, or a filler for a variety of substrates.

Abstract: A weatherable, flame-resistant thermoplastic vulcanizate composition comprising a thermoplastic matrix; and dispersed within said matrix, an at least partially cured rubber, a flame retardant, and carbon black.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a polytetrafluoroethylene fine powder characterized by including the steps of (1) preparing an aqueous dispersion containing polytetrafluoroethylene, water, and a surfactant (A); (2) coagulating the polytetrafluoroethylene in the aqueous dispersion by agitating the aqueous dispersion with a discharge flow-type impeller; (3) collecting a wet powder of the polytetrafluoroethylene; and (4) drying the wet powder of the polytetrafluoroethylene.

Abstract: As a manufacturing method of a stable coumarone-indene resin water-dispersed composition which does not use an organic solvent, can be applied to various resin compositions, enhance sticky and adhesive properties, water resistance, heat resistance, and compatibility, and achieve consideration of health and safety of operators, arrangement of a work environment, and cost reduction relating to exhaust gas treatment, a manufacturing method which includes a process of dispersing a coumarone-indene resin which contains 50% by weight or more of coumarone and indene in total as monomer-constituents and is in a solid form at an ordinary temperature in the presence of a surfactant by a wet milling and dispersing method is used.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pneumonic tire and a rubber composition used in the same, both of which are capable of preventing static charge build-up on a tire surface without degrading various tire performances such as rolling resistance and so on, and particularly to a rubber composition comprising 10 to 30 parts by mass of an ionic liquid and 5 to 95 parts by mass of silica per 100 parts by mass of a rubber component containing at least 50% by mass of styrene-butadiene rubber, as well as a pneumatic tire using such a rubber composition in a tread portion.

Abstract: A curable composition comprises (a) at least one polyorganosiloxane, fluorinated polyorganosiloxane, or combination thereof comprising reactive silane functionality comprising at least two hydroxysilyl moieties; (b) at least one polyorganosiloxane, fluorinated polyorganosiloxane, or combination thereof comprising reactive silane functionality comprising at least two hydrosilyl moieties; and (c) a catalyst composition comprising at least one carbene; wherein at least one of the components (a) and (b) has an average reactive silane functionality of at least three.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making a polymer wherein during ring opening polymerisation is incorporated into the polymer chain at least one cyclic (alkyl) carbonate monomer having the formula (1) wherein Y is optional and represents the residue of a sulfhydryl reacted group, X represents a functional group reactive with a sulfhydryl group, L=—[CH2]n with n=0-10, or L=—[CH2]p-S—S—[CH2]q with p and q are 0-5 or L=-[PEG]- with PEG is a group that comprises a —[CH2CH2O]m-group with m=1-200, and R2 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl. Optionally a cyclic (alkyl) acryloyl carbonate, or other additional monomer A may be used as comonomer. The polymer may be formed into a polymer article, such as a polymer film, such as a coating and modified and/or cross linked, to a polymer or polymer article obtainable, and to a biodevice, their use, and to the cyclic (alkyl)carbonates.

Abstract: An aqueous resin composition with gas barrier properties contains (i) polyurethane resin having aurethane group and a urea group in a total concentration of 25 to 60% by weight and having a acid value of 5 to 100 mgKOH/g, (ii) a swelling inorganic layered compound (e.g., a water-swelling mica, and a montmorillonite), and (iii) a polyamine compound having an amine value of 100 to 1900 mgKOH/g. The polyurethane resin (i) is obtained by a reaction of (A) an aromatic, araliphatic or alicyclic polyisocyanate, (B) a polyhydroxyalkanecarboxylic acid, and at least one component selected from (C) a C2-8alkylene glycol and (D) a chain-extension agent (e.g., diamine, hydrazine and a hydrazine derivative), and neutralized with a neutralizing agent. The proportion of the acid group of the polyurethane resin (i) relative to the basic nitrogen atom of the polyamine compound (iii) is 10/1 to 1/5 as the equivalent ratio.

Abstract: A process for preparing mechanically stabilized polyazoles, comprising the following steps: I) treating at least one polyazole having at least one amino group in a repeat unit with a solution comprising (i) at least one strong acid and (ii) at least one stabilizing reagent, the total content of stabilizing reagents in the solution being in the range from 0.01 to 30% by weight, II) performing the stabilization reaction directly and/or in a subsequent processing step by heating to a temperature greater than 25° C., the stabilizing reagent used being at least one polyvinyl alcohol. The polyazoles thus obtainable are notable especially for a high conductivity and a very good mechanical stability. They are therefore especially suitable for applications in fuel cells.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a hydrogel comprising a non-natural polymer comprising a plurality of pendant nucleophilic groups and a crosslinker comprising at least two pendant electrophilic groups. Another aspect of the invention relates to a hydrogel comprising a non-natural polymer comprising a plurality of pendant electrophilic groups and a crosslinker comprising at least two pendant nucleophilic groups. Yet another aspect of the invention relates to a method for reducing lung volume in a patient comprising the step of administering a hydrogel composition as described herein. Further, hydrogels of the invention may be used to achieve pleurodesis, seal brochopleural fistulas, seal an air leak in a lung, achieve hemostasis, tissue sealing (e.g., blood vessels, internal organs), or any combination thereof. In certain embodiments, the compositions and methods described herein are intended for use in the treatment of patients with emphysema.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition comprising: A) 20-95 wt % of a propylene homo-polymer or a crystalline co-polymer of propylene with ethylene and/or an alpha-olefin having 4-10 carbon atoms, containing 85 wt % or more of propylene, having an isotactic index equal to or higher than 80; B) 5-80 wt % of a copolymer of butene-1 with ethylene and/or an alpha-olefin having 3-10 carbon atoms having: a content of butene-1 derived units of 80 wt % wt or more, molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of less than 3 flexural modulus of 60 MPa or less. Fibres and spun bond (woven non woven), disposable sanitary items (e.g. diapers) thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polyethylene composition with a bimodal molecular weight distribution and articles made therefrom, such as high topload blow moldings and transmission and distribution pipes. The composition comprises a low-molecular-weight (LMW) ethylene homopolymer component and a homogeneous, high-molecular-weight (HMW) ethylene interpolymer component, wherein the LMW component is characterized as having a molecular weight distribution, MWDL, of less than about 8. The composition is characterized as having a bimodal molecular weight distribution, and a ductile-brittle transition temperature, Tdb, of less than ?20° C. In some embodiments, the HMW component is characterized by a reverse comonomer distribution.

Abstract: Disclosed is the preparation of compositions which are blends of certain types of hydrogenated ethylene-dicyclopentadiene (E/DCPD) copolymers in combination with elastomeric polymers. An E/DCPD copolymer and an elastomeric polymer are co-dissolved in a common liquid reaction medium which is then subjected to hydrogenation conditions. These hydrogenation conditions serve to hydrogenate in-situ at least a portion of the residual double bonds of the E/DCPD copolymer component and possibly also eliminate any residual unsaturation which might be present in the elastomeric polymers. This combination of materials which has been hydrogenated in-situ can then be co-precipitated to form a polymer composition which can be molded into polyolefin materials of improved structural, thermal and mechanical properties with desirable impact resistance.

Abstract: Multi-piece golf balls having a core made of a composition comprising a polybutadiene rubber blend are provided. The blend includes a non-metallocene catalyzed polybutadiene rubber and a metallocene-catalyzed polybutadiene rubber. Catalysts such as neodymium, nickel, and cobalt based catalysts may be used to make the non-metallocene catalyzed rubber. Catalysts such as ferrocene, cobaltocene, nickelocene, titanocene dichloride, zirconocene dichloride, and samraocene based catalysts may be used to make the metallocene-catalyzed rubber. The golf ball may contain single layered core or multi-layered cores. The core is surrounded by a cover having at least one layer. The resulting ball has high resiliency and a soft compression feel.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to dendrimers comprised of macromolecules and trifunctional branches. In another aspect, the invention relates to methods for generating dendrimeric compositions comprising macromolecules and trifunctional branches. In certain embodiments, the radial density of the dendrimeric composition is controlled by selective incorporation of branches.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition for a golf ball and a golf ball which have high resilience while maintaining soft compression and also have low spin on driver shots, and therefore can achieve a long flight distance. The present invention relates to a resin composition for a golf ball, including an ionomer resin consisting of a metal ion-neutralized copolymer of (A) a C3-8 ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid and (B) a C3-8 ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid ester, the ionomer resin having a mass ratio of (A)/(B) of 10/90 to 25/75, and a degree of neutralization of 30 to 105 mol %.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the synthesis of a polycarbonate, the process comprising the step of reacting carbon dioxide with at least one epoxide in the presence of a catalyst of formula (I) and a chain transfer agent. The invention also provides a polymerization system for the copolymerization of carbon dioxide and at least one epoxide comprising a catalyst of formula (I) and a chain transfer agent, polycarbonates produced by the inventive process, a block copolymer comprising a polycarbonate produced by the inventive process, and a method of producing the block copolymer. The invention also relates to novel catalysts of formula (III).

Abstract: Phase separated blends of polyaryl ether ketones, polyaryl ketones, polyether ketones, polyether ether ketones and mixtures thereof with at least one polysulfone etherimide, wherein the polysulfone etherimide has greater than or equal to 50 mole % of the polymer linkages contain at least one aryl sulfone group are described. Such blends have improved load bearing capability at high temperature. In another aspect a high crystallization temperature, especially at fast cooling rates, is achieved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to preparation and application of a temperature-sensitive polyethylene glycol/polyester block copolymer having a bioactive functional group introduced into a side chain thereof. More specifically, it relates to a temperature-sensitive polyethylene glycol/polyester block copolymer including a lactide segment having a bioactive functional group introduced into a side chain thereof and a method for preparing same. The temperature-sensitive polyethylene glycol/polyester block copolymer according to the present invention having a bioactive functional group introduced into a side chain thereof can be widely used as a drug delivery system, a support for tissue engineering, an adhesion inhibitor, etc.

Abstract: A selfbonding enamel containing resins which are capable of crosslinking with one another, comprising (A) 5 to 95 wt % of at least one resin with nucleophilic groups selected from the group consisting of OH, NHR, SH, C(O)NHR, carboxylate, CH-acidic groups and Carbanions, (B) 0 to 70 wt % of at least one amide group-containing resin and (C) 0 to 30 wt % of at least one polyurethane resin, (D) 0 to 30 wt % of at least one epoxy resin, (E) 5 to 95 wt % of at least one organic solvent, wherein the resins of either component (A) and/or, if component (B) is contained in the composition, component (B) contain ?-carboxy-?-oxocycloalkyl carboxylic acid amide groups the coatings of the selfbonding enamel have excellent adhesion to electrically conductive wires high sticking properties and high re-softening temperatures.

Abstract: The invention is to provide a polycarbonate resin composition and a molded polycarbonate resin article which combine excellent transparency and strength and which are suitable for use in the field of building materials, electrical/electronic field, automotive field, field of optical parts, etc. The invention relates to a polycarbonate resin composition containing a polycarbonate resin and an impact strength modifier, the polycarbonate resin containing structural units which are derived from a dihydroxy compound that has the portion represented by the following general formula (1) as part of the structure thereof and having a glass transition temperature lower than 145° C. and a molded polycarbonate resin article obtained by molding the composition. The polycarbonate resin composition gives a molded object having a thickness of 3 mm which has a total light transmittance of 60% or higher.

Abstract: Provided is a photosensitive alkali-soluble resin comprising a compound of formula (I), a method of preparing the same, and a color photosensitive resist containing the same, wherein n1, n2, R1, R2 and R3 are defined as herein. The photosensitive alkali-soluble resin is prepared by: copolymerizing ethylene oxide with ?-hydroxyalkyl phenyl ketone to obtain the first intermediate product, followed by copolymerizing the first intermediate product with a copolymerization product of glycerin acrylate, styrene, and maleic anhydride to obtain the second intermediate product, and oxidizing the second intermediate product to produce the photosensitive alkali-soluble resin.

Abstract: A composition having a crosslinking compound that has the following structure (I) wherein R is OH, NH2, halide, ester, amine, ether, or amide, and x is 2-6 and A is an arene moiety having a molecular weight of less than about 10,000. A mixture including the composition and a polymer, a method for forming the mixture and a crosslinked polymer are also disclosed.