Abstract: A high tenacity, high elongation, low shrinkage synthetic fiber is treated to enhance stiffness and interfilament coherency, then dusted with a release agent, resulting in a fiber, combined in multiple high denier bundles, which can be cut at high speed to suitable reinforcing lengths for use in reinforcing a resin matrix. The cut fiber can be used in bulk molding compounds (BMC), sheet molding compounds (TMC) and spray-up applications due to ease of cutting.

Abstract: This invention provides a water-swellable fiber which is produced from a fiber having a particular cross-sectional structure and containing and linking carboxyl groups thereto at a prescribed degree of neutralization by causing a particular quantity of a specific alkali to adhere to said fiber. The fiber of the invention has no problems in respect to agglutination among the filaments upon storage, no problems upon processing, such as wet system paper-making, and no problems in neutralization thereof. This fiber exhibits sufficient water-swelling properties in use.

Abstract: Ceramic fibers are prepared from improved preceramic fibers having a core comprising an organosilicon preceramic polymer and at least one co-spun sheath layer comprising a synthetic film-forming polymer.

Abstract: A stretchable synthetic polymer composite filament useful for stretchable fabrics, comprises:(A) an axial filamentary constituent;(B) a plurality of composite lobe filamentary constituents consisting of protrudent filamentary segments (B1) outwardly protruding from the axial filamentary constituent (A) in different directions from each other and edge filamentary segments (B2) attached to outside ends of the protrudent filamentary segments (B1);the axial filamentary constituent (A) and the protrudent filamentary segments (B1) consisting essentially of a synthetic thermoplastic elastomer (a), andthe edge filamentary segments (B2) consisting essentially of at least one synthetic thermoplastic low elastic polymer (b),in which filament, when not under tension, the composite lobe filamentary constituents (B) are asymmetric with respect to at least one feature of the location thereof, and cross-sectional configurations and sizes of the protrudent and edge filamentary segments (B1 and B2), about the longitudinal axis

Abstract: A polymer blend of 2-80 wt % of an acrylic or methacrylic ester base polymer and the balance of a ternary copolymer of vinylidene fluoride (VDF), hexafluoroacetone (HFA) and tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) is very high in transparency and serves as a thermoplastic resin useful for optical purposes. The first polymer of the blend can be selected from homopolymers and copolymers of C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl acrylates and methacrylates. The second polymer is preferably made up of 2-15 mol % of HFA, 5-60 mol % of TFE and the balance of VDF. The polymer blend has a relatively low index of refraction, which can be controlled by selecting the first and second polymers and/or by varying the blending ratio. The polymer blend is soluble in various organic solvents. Besides, the polymer blend serves as a thermochromic material that becomes opaque by heating and resumes transparency by cooling.

Abstract: An increased volume synthetic fiber consists of a porous central core and a large number of short porous lateral threads integral with the core and distributed along the whole length of the fiber so as to form a voluminous branching structure. The process used to produce the fiber consists of the mixing of a synthetic polymer with an expanding agent which expands when heated, then spinning by melting the mixture which results in the expansion and fringing of the threads produced, caused by the expansion agent, followed by the drawing and fixing of the threads thus produced while they are still hot.

Abstract: A high tenacity fiber for reinforcing plastic composites, the fiber being selected from the group consisting of polyester, aliphatic polyamide, and combinations thereof. The fiber is treated with a composition comprising an aqueous solution of carboxyl-terminated, oil-free alkyd resins based on an aliphatic glycol or glycols or a glycol ether or ethers containing 2 to 12 carbon or carbon plus ether oxygens with a combination of aromatic di- or trifunctional carboxylic acids, said resins having a degree of esterification below the gel point of the resins to enhance stiffness of the fiber for cutting.

Abstract: Fungicidally active cellulosic textile compositions, or articles of manufacture, which can be placed in contact with infected human skin, or worn for the treatment and cure of skin diseases. A fungicidally active phenolic compound, drug, or medicinal, is bonded to cellulose or cellulose-containing materials, or finished articles of clothing, notably e.g., socks, rendering these materials useful for the treatment and cure of skin diseases caused by fungi infections over the infected skin areas with which they are in contact. These materials, as bandages or finished articles of clothing, can be washed, dried, and reused over-and-over without addition of a fresh drug, for effective continuing treatment of a skin disease.

Abstract: Temperature adaptable textile fibers are provided in which phase-change or plastic crystalline materials are filled within hollow fibers or impregnated upon non-hollow fibers. The fibers are produced by applying solutions or melts of the phase-change or plastic crystalline materials to the fibers. Cross-linked polyethylene glycol is especially effective as the phase change material, and, in addition to providing temperature adaptability, it imparts improved properties as to soil release, durable press, resistance to static charge, abrasion resistance, pilling resistance and water absorbency.

Abstract: A yarn having antimicrobial properties comprising a plurality of individual synthetic polymer filaments wherein at least one of the filaments but less than 20% of the total of the individual filaments in the yarn has a sufficient amount of antimicrobial activity to inhibit microbial growth in the entire yarn.

Abstract: A synthetic pulp comprising a pulp fiber of a thermoplastic resin and, adhering to the surface thereof, a polypropylene glycol having a molecular weight of 200 to 10,000, preferably together with a phenolic antioxidant and/or a phosphorous acid ester type antioxidant, has an excellent hydrophilic property even in the dry state and a good wettability or rewettability. This pulp forms a good slurry without bubbling when thrown in water. When a mixture of this synthetic pulp and other hydrophilic short fiber is subjected to a heat-fusion treatment, a fibrous molded articles having an excellent hydrophilic property, a good wettability or rewettability and a high wet strength is obtained, and this fibrous molded article is especially valuable as an absorbent.

Abstract: An acrylic fiber having applied thereto a polyoxyalkylene aminopolysiloxane compound having a viscosity of from 5 to 500 poises at 25.degree. C. and which is represented by formula (I) as an oiling agent: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, and R.sub.6 each represents a lower alkyl group or an aryl group,R.sub.7 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or an aryl group,R.sub.8 represents H or --CH.sub.3, or ##STR2## (wherein R.sub.10, R.sub.11 and R.sub.12 each represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or an aryl group),R.sub.9 represents an alkylene group having not more than 5 carbon atoms, an arylene group, or a single bond,A represents a group ##STR3## (wherein R.sub.13 and R.sub.14 each represents H, --CH.sub.3, --C.sub.2 H.sub.5),B represents a group ##STR4## (wherein R.sub.15 : H or --CH.sub.3, and m and n each represents 0 or an integer of from 1 to 10, provided that m+n.gtoreq.

Abstract: An antistatic agent containing a cationic and/or amphoteric, water-soluble or water-dispersible and heat-reactive blocked urethane prepolymer as an essential component, said prepolymer having at least one cationic group and/or at least one amphoteric group in its molecule and having isocyanate groups blocked with a thermally dissociable blocking agent. The antistatic agent is applicable to various materials and can give the antistatic property with the water repellency, which can be kept for a long term, to the materials.

Abstract: A resin-made heat-resistant optical fiber is formed of a core of a hardened thermosetting resin and a cladding of a polymer or copolymer having a refractive index smaller by at least 1%, preferably, at least 3% than that of the core. The thermosetting resin is selected from the group consisting of epoxy resins, phenol resins and urethane resins. The polymer or copolymer may preferably be a thermoplastic organic resin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to composite membranes having a separation layer comprised of at least one poly(tetramethyl) bisphenol A phthalate resulting in enhanced separation and permeating characteristics. Processes for making these composite membranes and the methods of using them for gas separations are also disclosed.

Abstract: A nonwoven superabsorbent web comprising fibers composed of a superabsorbent, thermoplastic polymeric composition, such as a nonwoven superabsorbent web comprising a plurality of substantially randomly deposited monofilaments of a thermoplastic superabsorbent. Such a web is prepared by meltblowing a thermoplastic superabsorbent.

Abstract: A single tow prepreg which is impregnated with a composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a thermosetting resin having a softening point below 20.degree. C. and 3 to 30 parts by weight of a high molecular weight compound having a glass transition temperature below -10.degree. C. This prepreg is characterized in particular by high flexibility and non-tackiness.

Abstract: A two-component staple fiber finish is disclosed which renders polyester staple fiber having low to normal modulus and tenacity-at-break fit for "100%" open end spinning. A synthetic fiber having from about 0.08 to about 0.15 weight percent, based on the total weight of the fiber, of a primary finish comprising(a) from 25 to 85 weight percent of at least one alkyl phosphate ester salt, and(b) from 15 to 75 weight percent of a second component selected from the group consisting of quaternary trialkyl ethyl ammonium ethosulfate salts and the reaction products of polyoxyethylene ethers and C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 fatty acids is claimed.The use of a secondary lubricant to enhance the carding and drawing characteristics of the staple fiber is also disclosed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a composite membrane comprising [A] a polysulfone type porous membrane capable of rejecting 90% or more of dextran molecules having a weight average molecular weight of 70,000 and [B] a specific styrene type resin coated on at least one side of the polysulfone type porous membrane in a thickness of 5 .mu.m or less and in an amount of 1.times.10.sup.-7 g/cm.sup.2 of the polysulfone type porous membrane, the styrene type resin being selected from the group consisting of (I) a specific styrene type linear polymer having a weight average molecular weight of 1.times.10.sup.-5 or more, (II) a specific blend polymer prepared by blending at least two different styrene type linear polymers each as defined above and (III) a specific crosslinked polymer selected from the group consisting of (i) a crosslinked polymer prepared by crosslinking a styrene type linear polymer having a weight average molecular weight of 1.times.10.sup.

Abstract: An optical fiber comprising a core and a cladding, wherein the core is made of a polymer comprising units of methyl methacrylate, and the cladding is made of a copolymer comprising units of vinylidene fluoride and 0.5 to 10% by mole of units of hexafluoropropene, having good heat resistance and flexibility and is excellent in adhesivity between the core and the cladding.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acrylic fibers each having a Y-type cross section which consist of an acrylic polymer constituted of at least 50% by weight of acrylonitrile, characterized in that the Y-type cross section is constructed substantially of three rectangles and when the thickness values of the middle part, innermost part, and outermost part of each component rectangle are represented by d.sub.0, d.sub.1, and d.sub.2, respectively, the ratios of d.sub.1 /d.sub.0 and d.sub.2 /d.sub.0 are each in the range of 0.95 to 1.05, and a process for producing the same comprising discharging an organic solvent solution which contains an acrylic polymer constituted of at least 50% by weight of acrylonitrile, dissolved at a concentration of 22 to 30% by weight, and has a viscosity of 200 to 500 poises, through spinneret holes each having a Y-type cross section constructed substantially of three rectangles, into a coagulating liuqid composed of an organic solvent and water at a spinning draft of 1.1 to 1.

Abstract: Chemically treated glass fibers of the present invention perform well as wet chopped strands of glass fibers and are useful in producing glass fiber paper. In one aspect the chopped strands of glass fibers have an aqueous chemical treatment comprised of at least one water soluble, ungelled polymer having an effective viscosity, an effective film-forming capability and an effective molecular weight. In another aspect the chemically treated glass fibers have a chemical treating composition having a polyoxyethylene polymer as the water soluble and ungelled polymer with an effective film forming molecular weight along with water soluble, dispersible or emulsifiable aldehyde-condensate-reactable, polymeric agent, cationic lubricant or lubricating surfactant, aldehyde-condensate-reactable organo silane coupling agents and a carrier like water.

Abstract: A warp yarn sizing composition and method of making and using same as a warp yarn size to control the abrasion between a warp yarn and a filling yarn in which a paste comprising a noncongealing, hydrophilic, starch ether or ester or combinations thereof exhibiting five gram alkali fluidity from about 10 millimeters to about 97 millimeters and a thin boiling starch is slashed to the warp yarn prior to a weaving operation and whose use, following the weaving operation, results in significantly shortened laundry cycles at lower temperatures, without detergents to achieve a soft hand form denim.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved light transmitting fiber comprising a transparent inorganic substance or organic polymeric material as a core component and a methacrylate polymer as a cladding component. The methacrylate polymer is a methacrylimide-containing fluoroalkyl methacrylate polymer comprising (A) 2 to 98 weight % of methacrylimide units of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, (B) 98 to 2 weight % of structural units derived from a fluoroalkyl methacrylate monomer, and (C) 0 to 50 weight % of structural units derived from a monomer copolymerizable with the monomer (B).

Abstract: A method for supporting metalloporphyrins on polybenzimidazole articles is disclosed herein. Microporous polybenzimidazole articles are treated with a strong base to produce an anionized polybenzimidazole article. A metalloporphyrin salt is dissolved in a solvent and is mixed with the anionized polybenzimidazole article to produce a microporous polybenzimidazole metalloporphyrin complex. This compound can be used in the selective oxidation of alkanes, olefins and aromatic compounds and is quite useful in the separation of oxygen from a gas stream. An alternative method of forming this complex by mixing directly the polybenzimidazole particulate with a weak metalloporphyrin salt without the use of a strong base results in lower percentages of substitution then does the principal method.

Abstract: A filter material is a felt of 60 weight % 2.8 decitex polypropylene fibres and 40 weight % of 3.5 decitex modacrylic fibres.

Abstract: A method for the activation of polyethylene terephthalate materials such as tire yarns is provided whereby the adhesion of the material to an adhesive is enhanced. The material is activated by means of an electron beam to promote free radical formation, which free radicals are permitted to form carboxyl and hydroxyl functionalities under ambient conditions. Such functionalities improve the adhesion with a suitable adhesive such as an epoxy or isocyanate adhesive which is reactive to carboxyl or hydroxyl functionalities and which may be applied to the material before or after activation thereof.

Abstract: A fabric containing a cellulosic fiber and a polyester fiber having a carbonization burning mechanism, superior in flame-proofness and having a soft touch. The fabric contains a halogen- and/or phosphorus-based flame-proofing agent, and preferably also contains an amino resin.

Abstract: A process to form a fiber-reinforced prepreg and shaped objects having a continuous thermoplastic matrix of poly(arylene sulfide ketone) resins is provided. The prepreg is useful to form composites with high temperature resistance. The prepreg is prepared by pultrusion of resin-impregnated fiber reinforcement through a shaped die. The reinforcement can be impregnated from a liquid slurry or resin particles and a wetting agent.

Abstract: A hot-melt-adhesive composite fiber having a broad temperature range of hot-melt adhesion, exhibiting a low heat-shrinkage over the whole temperature range thereof, having a high tenacity and suitable to production of a non-woven fabric having superior restoring properties, bulkiness, draping properties and feeling is provided, which composite fiber comprising a fiber-forming component and an adhesive component, the fiber-forming component comprising 0.5 to 30% by weight of a copolymer of a carboxyl group containing modified polyolefin with a polyamide, and the adhesive component comprising a carboxyl group-containing modified polyolefin, an unmodified polyolefin or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: An optical fiber cord or cable comprising at least one optical fiber and at least one tensile member for reinforcing said optical fiber, said tensile member comprising at least one polyethylene filament having a viscosity average molecular weight of not less than 200,000, a tenacity of not less than 20 g/d and a tensile modulus of not less than 600 g/d.

Abstract: Electrically insulating composite materials formed from (1) epoxy resins and (2) polymeric fiber reinforcement which have high strength are formed if the cross-linking of the epoxy resin is accomplished by anionic polymerization using tertiary amines of the formula ##STR1## as catalyst.

Abstract: An optical fiber with low attenuation of light transmission comprising a core and a cladding, wherein the core is made of a polymer comprising units of deuterated methyl methacrylate containing 10 to 40% of a methacrylic ester the ester moiety of which has an alicyclic hydrocarbon group of from 6 to 20 carbon atoms, and the cladding is made of a transparent polymeric material having a refractive index of at least 3% smaller than that of the core, which optical fiber has excellent heat and humidity resistance as well as good flexibility.

Abstract: An insulated electrical cable is disclosed, comprising an electrical conductor coated with an insulating layer comprising an ethylene/.alpha.-olefin copolymer having a density of from 0.89 to 0.91 and an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer.

Abstract: The invention is a method for sizing polyterafluoroethylene fibers, yarns, or threads comprising:(a) contacting polytetrafluoroethylene fibers, yarns, or threads with a sizing composition of a perfluorinated polymer containing sites convertible to ion exchange groups and a treating agent having:a boiling point less than about 110.degree. C.;a density of from about 1.55 to about 2.97 grams per cubic centimeter; anda solubility parameter of from greater than about 7.1 to about 8.2 hildebrands; and(b) removing the treating agent from the sizing composition, thereby depositing the perfluorinated polymer onto the surface of the polytetrafluoroethylene.Particularly preferred as a treating agent is a compound represented by the general formula:XCF.sub.

Abstract: A resin-made optical fiber is composed of a core of a polymer or copolymer obtained from a polymerizable monomer, which contains at least 1 wt. % of a crosslinkable monomer, and a cladding of a polymer of copolymer having a refractive index smaller than the core. The optical fiber is fabricated by filling a polymerizable monomer into a hollow fiber like cladding material, which is adapted to form a cladding and is made of a polymer or copolymer, and then placing the resultant composite material under polymerizing conditions to polymerize the polymerizable monomer. The latter step may preferably be carried out by causing the composite material to travel continuously in the direction of its length into a polymerization zone where conditions for the polymerization of the polymerizable monomer are satisfied, whereby the polymerizable monomer is successively polymerized to form a core having a refractive index greater than the cladding.

Abstract: There is disclosed a hollow fiber semipermeable membrane element comprising hollow fiber semipermeable membranes having their respective one end portions or both end portions bonded together by means of a vulcanized rubber, so that the semipermeable membrane element has a high resistance to chemicals. The incorporation of a graphite fluoride in the rubber serves to further increase not only the hardness of the bonding rubber portions but also the resistance of the bonding rubber portions to chemicals. Such a semipermeable element can be easily, efficiently produced on a commercial scale.

Abstract: A novel composite comprises a substrate having a coating matrix including an initial layer of a perfluoropolymer and an overcoat comprising a fluoroelastomer, a fluoroplastic, a fluoroelastomer/fluoroplastic blend, or a combination thereof. The perfluoropolymer in the initial layer may be a perfluoroplastic, a perfluoroelastomer, or blends thereof. In a separate embodiment, the novel composite includes a substrate coated solely with one or more layers of perfluoroelastomer alone or as a blend with a perfluoroplastic. Where the substrate is not susceptible to hydrogen fluoride corrosion, the composite may include solely one or more layers of a blend of a fluoroelastomer and a hydrogen-containing perfluoroplastic. Cross-linking accelerators may be used to cross-link one or more of the resins contained in the coating layers. Each composite may be top-coated with a layer or layers of a fluoroplastic, fluoroelastomer, and/or a blend thereof.

Abstract: A flexible composite material comprising a core composed of a blend of a thermoplastic resin fiber and a reinforcing fiber, and a flexible sleeve formed of a thermoplastic resin and surrounding the core. The composite material may be prepared by intermixing a thermoplastic resin fiber and a reinforcing fiber to obtain a core, and then extruding a thermoplastic resin over the core.

Abstract: A plastic optical cable comprising a core, a cladding layer and a protective layer made of an ester type thermoplastic elastomer, which has low degree of thermal shrinkage and low attenuation of light transmission even at high temperature.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing a conveyor belt made of urethane having reinforcement embedded therein which reinforcement permits the stretching of the belt under controlled conditions. The reinforcement consists of a fabric or a plurality of aligned strands that are embedded in the urethane body of the belt proper that allow for a controlled stretch in the conveyor belt until such fabric or cords limit the stretching of such belt.

Abstract: An optical fiber is surrounded by a protective cladding of a liquid crystal material and fabricated by passing the optical fiber through a die member which operates to deposit relatively thin individual high-strength layers built up to a desired thickness. In another embodiment, the desired thickness is achieved by surrounding the optical fiber or fibers with a plurality of individual high-strength strands of liquid crystal polymer collectively compressed about the optical fiber(s).

Abstract: Quick setting, nonaqueous melt size compositions suitable for application as a melt to textile yarns, and for later removal by solvent or aqueous means, include substantially equal amounts of an 80/20 ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer and a wax such as hydrogenated tallow intimately blended with a smaller amount of sebacic acid or dodecanedioic acid together with an amount of a nonionic surfactant to facilitate size removal.

Abstract: Aqueous overfinish compositions, yarns treated therewith, and methods of producing wet abrasion resistant cordage from the yarn are all disclosed. One of the compositions includes an oxidized polyethylene emulsified with a non-nitrogen, nonionic emulsifier and neutralized with an alkali hydroxide, and a compound selected from the group consisting of a siloxane of the comonomers dimethyl and 3-[(2-aminoethyl)aminopropyl], and an amide melamine wax. An alternate finish composition comprises an oxidized polyethylene, neutralized with ammonium hydroxide and emulsified with a non-nitrogen, nonionic emulsifier. Yarn treated with this alternate finish has enhanced wet abrasion resistance. Yarns of this invention are ideally suited for heavy ropes and other industrial cordage applications where wet and dry abrasion resistance and strength are desirable.

Abstract: Ultrahigh molecular weight (average mw at least about 5,000,000) polyisobutylene additives are compounded with mineral oil vehicles under very low shear conditions to provide consistently low-sling fiber lubricants for a range of textile operations; the lubricants are particularly suited for very high speed operations.

Abstract: A fiber having a porous coating of a thermoplastic resin, whereinat least a part of the surface of the fiber is coated with the porous coating of the thermoplastic resin, andthe thermoplastic resin of the coating(A) is different from a material forming the matrix of the fiber,(B) is present in a proportion of 5 to 100% by weight based on the fiber matrix, and(C) is porous such that a group of micropores having a pore diameter in the range of 0.1 to 1 micrometer are present in a volume of 100 to 500 mm.sup.3 /g; and a bundle of fibers bonded to one another having at least a part of the coating in common. This bundle is useful as a prepreg for a fiber-reinforced composite material.

Abstract: An improved insulating material comprising a fibrous web of bulking fibers intimately mixed with infrared opacified fibers. The web has a density of between about 0.2 to about 2.00 pounds per cubic foot and a thermal conductivity of less than 0.55 (BTU - in/hr - ft sq - deg F).

Abstract: More flexible bundles of high modulus, low elongation fibers are provided by the impregnated bundles of the present invention. The flexible bundle of fibers comprise a plurality of fibers having a first treatment of a moisture-reduced residue of an aqueous chemical composition and a second treatment of a moisture-reduced, partially-cured impregnant of an aqueous chemical coating composition. The individual fibers in the impregnated bundle were first treated with an aqueous sizing composition having at least a fiber protectorant and optionally an antistatic agent and/or coupling agent. The impregnating composition has one or more elastomeric curable polyurethanes that are water soluble, emulsifiable or dispersible and one or more crosslinking materials that are water soluble, emulsifiable or dispersible and water. Optionally, there may be present one or more emulsifiable or dispersible lubricants, plasticizers, polymeric materials, and flame retardants.

Abstract: There is provided a plastic optical fiber capable of exhibiting good light transmitting characteristics even at high temperatures, which comprises a core layer, a cladding layer, and a protective layer as basic consititutional units, wherein the protective layer has a heat distortion temperature [HDT] of at least 120.degree. C., a thickness of at least 10 .mu.m, and a cross-sectional area of at least 0.07 times the sum of cross-sectional areas of the core and cladding layers. There is also provided such a plastic optical fiber good in high-temperature light transmitting characteristics, which comprises a core layer, a cladding layer, and a protective layer as basic constitutional units and has a plastic coating layer having a silane-crosslinked structure provided as an outer layer thereof, wherein the protective layer has a heat distortion temperature [HDT] of at least 120.degree. C., a thickness of at least 10 .mu.m, and a cross-sectional area of at least 0.

Abstract: More flexible bundles of high modulus, low elongation fibers are produced by the impregnated bundles and process of the present invention. The flexible bundle of fibers comprise a plurality of fibers having a first treatment of a moisture-reduced residue of an aqueous chemical composition and a second treatment of a moisture-reduced, partially cured impregnant of an aqueous chemical coating composition. The individual fibers in the impregnated bundle were first treated with an aqueous sizing composition having at least a fiber protectorant and optionally an antistatic agent and/or coupling agent. The impregnating composition has one or more water soluble, dispersible or emulsifiable elastomeric polymers that are essentially free of hydrocarbon diene and chlorine functionalities, and one or more crosslinking materials that are water soluble, emulsifiable or dispersible, and water.