Abstract: A process is provided for the preparation of a bitumen-polymer composition which comprises(a) producing at a temperature of between 100.degree. C. and 230.degree. C., a mixture of(i) a bitumen(ii) a linear block copolymer of styrene and a conjugated diene, the block copolymer being used in a quantity of from 0.5% to 25% by weight of bitumen and having a weight-average molecular weight of between 170,000 and 250,000 and a structure of A-B-A with A denoting a polymer block consisting of a polystyrene block which may be extended on the B side by a random copolymer of styrene and of the conjugated diene and B denoting a polymer block consisting of conjugated diene units, and(iii) a coupling agent containing at least one sulphur-donor compound and used in an amount to provide a quantity of sulphur representing, by weight, 0.1% to 10% of the weight of the linear block copolymer of styrene and conjugated diene; and(b) keeping the mixture thus produced at a temperature of between 100.degree. C. and 230.degree. C.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing a resin composition for coloring which comprises the steps of a phase replacement and dehydration of a pigment (a); water (b); a thermoplastic resin (c), an aqueous dispersion or solution of a thermoplastic resin (d) or an aqueous compound (e) in a twin screw extruder. Also, there is provided a resin composition for coloring prepared by such a process. It is possible to efficiently manufacture a resin composition for coloring (master batch) which has excellent pigment dispersibility and which is capable of uniform coloring without causing color unevenness.

Abstract: Dispersible additive systems for polymeric materials include a dispersant-coated pigments in a liquid nonaqueous polymeric. The additive systems are most preferably in the form of a particulate nonaqueous paste which can be added in metered amounts (dosed) to a melt flow of the polymeric host material prior to being shaped (for example, prior to being spun into synthetic filaments). By providing a number of additive systems having a number of different additive attributes, and controllably dosing one or more into the melt flow of polymeric material, shaped objects of the polymeric material (e.g., melt-spun filaments) having different additive attributes may be produced on a continuous basis without shutting down the shaping operation.

Abstract: A tire puncture sealant containing water in an amount of from about 6% to about 64% by weight; ethylene glycol in an amount of from about 36% to about 94%; styrene butadiene latex in an amount of about 3%; polyethylene powder and ground rubber in an amount from about 3% to about 6%; a minor effective amounts of an alkali metal carbonate, a cellulosic thickener, an alkali metal nitrite and a corrosion inhibitor. The polyethylene powder and ground rubber are preferably surface-activated and include various particle sizes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an additive degradable/compostable package, the combination of a metal carboxylate and an aliphatic poly hydroxy-carboxyl acids, which is added to polyolefin resins in the production of specific products. The addition of the additive degradable/compostable package produces a packaging product which is degradable/compostable. The additive package may include calcium oxide (CaO) to make the modified polyolefin resin more processable. Further, stabilizers or oxidizers may be added to the additive package. The additive package is specifically modified or tailored to the application of the packaging product, e.g. trash bag, compost bag, merchant bag, diaper liner, wrapping film, agricultural film, landfill cover or foamed planks. The present invention further includes the method or process of producing the degradable/compostable concentrates and the improvement of the process of making the degradable/compostable packaging products by the addition of calcium oxide (CaO).

Abstract: A process for preparing an electronically-conductive thermoplastic composition having at least two phases, which includes (A) combining an amorphous or semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymer or miscible blend of polymers with an electronically-conductive carbon under conditions sufficient to disperse the conductive carbon, thereby forming a mixture having at least one phase, with at least 60 percent of the carbon dispersed in a first phase which comprises at least 90 percent by weight of the mixture; and (B) combining the mixture obtained from step (A) with an amorphous or semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymer or miscible blend of polymers, at least a portion of which is immiscible in the first phase, thereby forming a composition having at least two phases. Compositions prepared by this process are sufficiently conductive to be useful for a variety of applications, such as structural materials for applications requiring electromotively-paintable substrates.

Abstract: Thermoplastic carbon black concentrates are provided by blending reclaim carbon black with either a prime thermoplastic or a reclaim thermoplastic wherein the amount of carbon black is generally from about 20 to about 70 parts by weight based upon 100 parts by weight of the carbon black and the thermoplastic. The use of reclaim carbon black is environmentally friendly in that the reclaim carbon black is not disposed in a landfill or a dump but rather is used as an inexpensive source for pigmenting, tinting, or reinforcing thermoplastics.

Abstract: A color masterbach resin composition for a packaging material for a photographic photosensitive material which does not adversely affect photographic properties of the photographic photosensitive material, comprising a light-shielding material in a concentration thrice as much as or more that of the packaging material for a photographic photosensitive material, and a thermoplastic resin of which 50 wt. % or more is the same type as a thermoplastic resin occupying 50 wt. % or more of the total thermoplastic resin composing the packaging material for a photographic photosensitive material, production thereof, a packaging material for a photographic photosensitive material formed of a color masterbatch resin composition, and production thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compacted mineral filler pellet and a method of making the same. The present invention also relates to a method of making a polymeric compound which includes a compacted mineral filler pellet.

Abstract: A liquid applied waterproofing formulation system comprises separate formulation components A and B which are transportable to the application site in separate containers but combinable at the site to form a blend, preferably a water-in-oil blend, which solidifies into a continuous membrane having hydrostatic head resistance. Component A is an aqueous latex of a natural or synthetic rubber. Component B is an oil carrier in which is dispersed a vulcanizing agent operative to cure the rubber and a hygroscopic agent operative to chemically bind the water in component A. Methods for waterproofing, which employ the formulation system, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Mixtures of bitumen and thermoplastic polymer stable to storage are prepared by a process comprising:(i) mixing a bituminous product having a content of total asphaltenes, resins, saturated and aromatic products which satisfies the condition that the I.sub.c value is between 0.200 and 0.270 in the expression:I.sub.c =(C7+C5+S)/(A+R)with a thermoplastic polymer, the reaction being carried out at a temperature of between 160.degree. C. and 200.degree. C. and for a time of between 15 and 120 minutes and(ii) diluting the bituminous composition obtained in (i) with a bitumen or bituminous component having an I.sub.c defined as specified above in (i) of between 0.270 and 0.700 in such a quantity that the final concentration of the polymer is between 2.5 and 15% by weight, and heating to a temperature of between 160.degree. C. and 200.degree. C. for a time of between 30 and 90 minutes.

Abstract: A material composed of carbon compounds may be shaped into high-quality moulded bodies, foils, plates, pipes or the like by all usual plastics processing machines, and may further be reused several times with no perceptible loss of quality. Above all, it may be disposed of by incineration with a high calorific value without fouling the incineration plants or polluting the atmosphere with toxic, harmful substances in an inadmissible manner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastic material which is modified with fiber fillers. Particularly thermoplastic material with melting point above 200 degrees Celsius are selected for this plastic material. As fiber fillers particularly cellulose fibers and/or modified cellulose fibers in practical concentrations of approximately 20% are used.

Abstract: A process is provided for making a flame retardant thermoplastic composition. The process involves making a preblend composition by blending a lubricant with a tetrafluoroethylene polymer. The preblend is a shelf stable tetrafluoroethylene polymer composition which can be admixed with a thermoplastic and a flame retardant to make the flame retardant thermoplastic composition which are useful to make molded components for computer housings, keyboard housings, printer housings and power tool housings.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a packaging system comprising predispersed chemicals in preweighed quantities embedded in multiple separated compartments of a masterbatch.

Abstract: Fluorescent pigments contain essentially a polymer matrix based on polymethyl methacrylate and a nonpolar fluorescent dye from the coumarin or perylene series, the polymer matrix being a crosslinked polymethacrylate or polyacrylate prepared by suspension polymerization.

Abstract: A process for producing a polyester film is disclosed, which comprises melt-mixing from 3 to 12 parts by weight of a master polymer comprising a poly(alkylene terephthalate) which contains from 0.3 to 3 wt % inorganic lubricant and has an intrinsic viscosity of 0.5 or higher with from 97 to 88 parts by weight of a poly(alkylene terephthalate) containing no inorganic lubricant and having an intrinsic viscosity of 0.5 or higher, and forming the resulting mixture into a film by the electrostatic casting method. The master polymer is obtained by a process comprising adding to a poly(alkylene terephthalate) oligomer having an average degree of polymerization of 10 or lower an alkylene glycol slurry of an inorganic lubricant and specific amounts of a potassium compound and a phosphorus compound, depolymerizing the oligomer, subsequently adding specific amounts of antimony trioxide and germanium dioxide, and then effecting polycondensation.

Abstract: A process for manufacture of articles comprised of polyethylene terephthalate wherein the PET is colored with a composition comprised of a wax dispersant, ethylene copolymer, and a colorant. In a preferred embodiment, the wax dispersant is a maleated polyethylene wax. In an alternative embodiment, the wax dispersant is a low molecular weight polyethylene wax and the composition further includes linear low density polyethylene. A preferred ethylene copolymer is ethylene-(meth)acrylic acid.

Abstract: A process is provided for making a flame composition. The process involves (a) mechanically dry blending (i) a tetrafluoroethylene polymer, preferably in powder form, and (ii) a first thermoplastic resin, preferably a vinyl aromatic resin to form a preblend composition and (b) admixing the preblend composition with a thermoplastic resin and a flame retardant to form the thermoplastic resin. The process provides enhanced levels of falling dart impact strength in articles molded from the thermoplastic composition.

Abstract: Pulverulent pigment preparation comprising a) an organic or inorganic pigment, b) a compound from the group consisting of novolaks, alkoxylated fatty alcohols, bisphenol polyglycol ethers, alkoxylated fatty amines, alkoxylated fatty acids or the esterification and/or arylation products prepared from a natural or modified castor oil fatty compound, which are alkoxylated and, if desired, esterified with dicarboxylic acids to form linked structural repeating units, c) a water-soluble mixture of polyvinyl alcohol and vinyl alcohol or of vinyl alcohol copolymers, and d) further customary additives, the sum of all components being 100% by weight. Plasters and emulsion paints are pigmented by simply stirring in the pulverulent pigment preparation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a color concentrate comprising (a) at least one resin selected from the group consisting of a polymer of a diene, a rosin material, a coumarone-indene resin, a polymer of vinyl aromatic monomer having an M n of from about 500 to about 4000, a wax and a mixture of two or more thereof, (b) at least one resin selected from the group consisting of a copolymer of an olefin and an acrylate or a methacrylate, a polymer of a vinyl aromatic monomer having an M n of at least about 10,000 and a mixture thereof, and (c) at least one colorant.

Abstract: A starch-based composition for preparing an environment degradable .alpha.-olefinic polymer molding material, which includes 95-99 wt % of starch, 0.2-0.8 wt % of a titanate coupling agent having the following formula (I), 0-2 wt % of paraffin and 0-2 wt % of fatty acid: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together are .dbd.O.

Abstract: The method for manufacturing rubber mixtures includes the steps of plasticizing batchwise rubber in a first inner kneader to produce a batch of plasticized rubber and transporting the batch of plasticized rubber, while still hot, into a second inner kneader. In the second kneader nonreactive additives are mixed into the batch of plasticized rubber.

Abstract: A process is provided for the preparation of a bitumen-polymer composition which comprises(a) producing at a temperature of between 100.degree. C. and 230.degree. C., a mixture of(i) a bitumen;(ii) a linear block copolymer of styrene and a conjugated diene, the block copolymer being used in a quantity of from 0.5% to 25% by weight of bitumen and having a weight-average molecular weight of between 170,00 and 250,000 and a structure of A-B with A denoting a polymer block consisting of a polystyrene block which may be extended on the B side by a random copolymer of styrene and of the conjugated. diene and B denoting a polymer block consisting of conjugated diene units, and(iii) a coupling agent containing at least one sulphur-donor compound and used in an amount to provide a quantity of sulphur representing, by weight, 0.1% to 10% of the weight of the liner block copolymer of styrene and conjugated diene; and(b) keeping the mixture thus produced at a temperature of between 100.degree. C. and 230.degree. C.

Abstract: A colorant composition consisting essentially of one or more colorants finely dispersed in an amorphous poly-.alpha.-olefin which is composed of at least two different monomers having a butene-1 content of at least 25% by weight and melts at between 70.degree. and 150.degree. C., and a free-flow agent provides the way to dust-free colorant compositions for masterbatch production, the production of compounds and the direct coloration of plastomers and elastomers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a master batch composition based on elastomeric carriers, comprising an organic peroxide, a plasticizer and a filling material and optionally further additives compatible with the organic peroxide, wherein, in addition to the elastomeric carrier, it contains a polyoctenamer.The present invention also provides a process for the production of a master batch composition, wherein (a) the elastomeric carrier, the polyoctenamer, the plasticizer and optionally a part of the filling material or filling material mixture are homogeneously mixed and thereafter (b) the filling material or the filling material mixture or possibly the remaining amounts thereof, together with the organic peroxide, are incorporated at a temperature below the decomposition temperature of the peroxide.

Abstract: A process for the homogeneous incorporation of a stabilizers into a polycondensate in which the stabilizer is first applied to a finely divided solid polycondensate and the mixture is then revolved in the solid phase of the polycondensate, at temperatures of at least 80.degree. C.Products having an improved color and stability are obtained by this mild incorporation of stabilizer.

Abstract: A granular vinyl chloride resin composition in the form of spherical or cylindrical granules having a size of from 0.05 to 20 mm made of a mixture comprising, as the main components, 100 parts by weight of fine vinyl chloride resin particles having a particle size of from 0.01 to 3 .mu.m, a course vinyl chloride resin having a particle size of 5 to 65 .mu.m and from 10 to 400 parts by weight of a filler.

Abstract: By utilizing the process of the present invention a carbon black/resin masterbatch powder can be easily prepared on a commercial scale. This invention more specifically discloses a process for making a resin/carbon black masterbatch powder which comprises the steps of: (1) mixing the carbon black and the resin in an aqueous medium at an elevated temperature to produce an aqueous dispersion, with the proviso that the elevated temperature is above the melting point of the resin in the case of crystalline resins and with the proviso that the elevated temperature is above the softening point of the resin in the case of amorphous resins; (2) cooling the aqueous dispersion to a temperature which is below the melting point or the softening point of the resin; and (3) recovering the masterbatch powder from the aqueous dispersion. By utilizing the technique of this invention resin-composite particulates of syndiotactic-1,2-polybutadiene and carbon black can be easily prepared.

Abstract: An electromagnetic-attenuating coating having fibers uniformly dispersed in a lightly loaded dielectric matrix material. The fibers are metal-coated dielectric or semi-conductive fibers such as graphite fibers and the fibers are provided in an amount of less than 1 weight % of the coating. The dielectric matrix material is a resin material such as silicone. The fiber lengths and diameters, the material of the fibers and metal coating, the thickness and tolerance range of the metal coating and the loading of the metal coated fibers in the matrix material can be adjusted depending on the frequency range to be attenuated.

Abstract: Blends of thermotropic liquid crystalline polymers and isotropic melt-processable polymers are made by extruding a molten stream of either a thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer or an isotropic polymer through a heated mixing zone and feeding the other of the two polymers into the stream of the first polymer in the mixing zone. The polymers are mixed under shearing conditions for a time sufficient to yield a uniform blend. Blends made according to this method exhibit improved properties in comparison with blends obtained by feeding the two polymers simultaneously into a heated mixing zone.

Abstract: A stable composition having a deodorizing action includes a sequenced polyetheresteramide polymer and an undecylenic acid or a lipid-soluble or water-soluble derivative thereof. Suitable derivatives include the C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl esters of undecylenic acid.

Abstract: A process for making reduced gloss thermoplastic resin compositions is provided. The process involves compounding a nitrile polymer with an electrophilic reagent to form a polymeric gel compound, blending the polymeric gel compound with a first thermoplastic resin and a weight ratio of between 5:1 and 0.5:1 to make a concentrate comprising gels dispersed in the first thermoplastic resin, and admixing the concentrate with a second thermoplastic resin produced the desired composition, wherein the concentrate is used at a level of from 2 to 60 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition. The process provides improved product consistency, and consistently yields a product exhibiting reduced gloss and high levels of impact strength with a uniformly dispersed concentration of polymeric gels therein. The compositions are useful in making molded articles exhibiting consistent reduced gloss and high impact strengths.

Abstract: A polymer concentrate contains 15-80% by weight of a liquid, pasty or waxy additive, 5-50% by weight of a particulate solid and at least 5% by weight of a polymer. The particulate solid is finely divided and typically has a particle size in the micrometer range. The concentrate is prepared by adding the additive to the particulate solid while mixing using a solids mixing device, adding the polymer while continuing to mix, preferably at the same speed, subjecting the mixture to an elevated temperature to melt the polymer, cooling and grinding the cooled mixture.

Abstract: A mixture for melt process moldings, and a molding formed of the mixture. The mixture consists essentially of about 5 to about 70 wt % of a master batch prepared in the form of pellets formed by cutting a long glass fiber reinforced polypropylene resin, and about 30 to about 95 wt % of polypropylene resin. The long glass fiber reinforced polypropylene resin is prepared in such a manner that a bundle of continuous reinforcement glass fibers surface-finished with a finishing agent containing a coupling agent is impregnated with a modified polypropylene resin having a functional group capable of chemically bonding with the coupling agent and having a melt flow rate of about 70 to about 300 g/10 min (ASTM D-1238, load: 2.16 kg, temperature: 230.degree. C.) while the bundle of glass fibers is being drawn. The pellets have a length of about 2 to about 50 mm in the direction along the fibers.

Abstract: An improved process for coloring polymethacrylates or polyglutarimides in an extruder includes admixing the molten thermoplastic, conveyed directly from the polymerization operation, in an extruder mixing zone with a dispersion of at least one pigment, dye, or colorant in a suitable clear carrier, then conveying the admixed colored thermoplastic into an extrusion zone or injection molding zone.

Abstract: A process and an apparatus for the direct, continuous and flexible modification of polymer melts by branching off a branch melt stream from the main melt stream to be modified, dispersing the initially introduced additive in the melt in a specially designed twin-screw extruder, and subsequent recycling of the additive melt concentrate to the melt stream to be modified.

Abstract: A method for the production of a photographic coating support material includes a vacuum drying of the synthetic resin and the master batches as well as a storing and transport these products in a closed system with cleaned and dried air.

Abstract: The present invention is a bituminous roofing composition which is especially useful to coat and/or saturate a roll roofing membrane. The composition comprises from 2 to 10 percent by weight, based on block copolymer plus bitumen, of a block copolymer of a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon and a conjugated diene, from 25 to 300 parts by weight per hundred parts of said block copolymer of an endblock compatible resin which has a softening point above 100.degree. C., and the balance being a bituminous material. Preferably, the solubility parameter of the endblock resin is within 0.3 [cal/cm.sup.3 ].sup.1/2 of that of the vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon portion of the block copolymer.

Abstract: A masterbatch composition for thermoplastic resin modification containing a polybutene and an ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer obtained by copolymerizing ethylene with .alpha.-olefin in the presence of specific catalysts and characterized by specific properties, and a method for preparing the composition by kneading and extrusion at a temperature ranging from the maximum peak temperature (Tm) to (Tm-45).degree. C. in accordance with differential scanning calorimetry of the copolymer are disclosed.Masterbatch pellets for thermoplastic resin modification having low surface tackiness can be obtained from the composition.

Abstract: A method method for continuously preparing thermo-crosslinkable and/or thermoplastic elastomer blends by mixing the powdered or granulated elastomer with plasticizer oil and other additives, said method comprising the steps of:(a) continuously premixing said elastomer in a premixer with at least part of said plasticizer oil, and optionally with at least part of said other additives, to form a preblend in which said elastomer is decomposed and said additives are embedded in the polymer matrix;and thereafter(b) continuously completing the mixing of said premix, and optionally of the remainder of said additives in a mixing extruder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing elastomeric thermoplastic blends which comprises the following steps:a) mastication of a blend which comprises a polyolefin elastomer, polyolefin thermoplastic resin and a vulcanizing agent;b) mastication of a blend which comprises the product obtained in step (a), a polyolefin thermoplastic resin and vulcanizing agent.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire is provided having good rolling resistance properties without sacrificing traction. The tire has a tread that contains 2 to 15 phr thermoplastic reinforcing polymer as a replacement for 5 to 25 phr carbon black.

Abstract: A process and an apparatus for the direct, continuous and flexible modification of polymer melts by branching off a brand melt stream from the main melt stream to be modified, dispersing the initially introduced additive in the melt in a specially designed twin-screw extruder, and subsequent recycling of the additive melt concentrate to the melt stream to be modified.

Abstract: A method for preparing thermo-crosslinkable and/or thermoplastic elastomer blends by mixing the elastomer with plasticizer oil and other additives, said method comprising the steps of:(a) continuously premixing the crushed elastomer in an annular zone mixer with at least part of said plasticizer oil, and optionally with at least part of said other additives, to form a preblend in which said elastomer is decomposed and said additives are embedded in the polymer matrix;and thereafter(b) completing the mixing of said premix, and optionally of the remainder of said additives, in a mixing unit working batchwise or continuously.

Abstract: A bitumenous binder useful in road surfacing is prepared via the blending of from 1-35% by weight of bitumen with a mixture of an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer and polyisobutylene having a number average molecular weight of greater than 400 to less than 1,000 wherein the ratio of polyisobutylene:ethylene/vinyl acetate is between 90:10 and 50:50.

Abstract: Active agent-containing printing ink which contains fine particles of thermoplastic polymer containing an active agent. The effect of active agent contained in a printed matter can be properly and effectually produced for a long period of time without causing undesirable release or deterioration of the active agent in printing and uses.

Abstract: A process for preparation of a rubber composition which comprises mixing a modified diene polymer wherein at least one functional group represented by the formula >C.dbd.N.sup.+ < was bound to the main chain of the polymer or the main chain and terminal of the polymer directly or through another atomic group, with carbon black in an organic solvent, and separately the mixture of the modified diene polymer with carbon black from the resultant mixture solution.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of a polyester masterbatch containing finely divided solid additives in homogenous and agglomerate-free distribution, through the mixing, within a homogenizing extruder, of the powdery additive into the polyester, whereby, separately from the addition of the additive, small quantities of a diol are additionally fed into the extruder.

Abstract: Provided is a process for preparing a stable dispersion. The dispersion is comprised of a pigment, such as cuprous iodide, dispersed in a binder resin solution. The process is comprised of first dispersing the pigment into a binder resin solution, grinding the dispersion, preferably until a bi-modal distribution of pigment particles is obtained, separating the dispersed particles into two fractions and then recovering the fraction having the smaller average particle size. The resulting dispersion has been found to be quite stable and useful in transparent coatings applicable to electrophotography, electrostatic and thermal imaging elements.