Abstract: This invention provides a surface-treating agent, as a hard surface-treatment or stain-proofing agent, comprising titanium oxide of an anatase form, a thermoplastic resin and an organic medium, the titanium oxide and the thermoplastic resin being dispersed in the organic medium, wherein the content of the titanium oxide is within the range of 0.05-20 wt % and the content of the thermoplastic resin within the range of 0.05-20 wt %. This surface-treating agent is usable for vehicles such as cars and aircrafts, office furniture, or buildings, and has a good workability, stain-proofing effect and water spot formation-preventing effect.

Abstract: An absorbent mixture consisting of an absorbent such as sodium or potassium polyacrylate, a fluent wax and a channeling agent. A product consisting of a porous member containing a mixture including an absorbent such as sodium or potassium polyacrylate, a fluent wax and a channeling agent.

Abstract: Water-swellable hot-melt adhesives based on a tackifying resin, a water-dispersible EVA wax, an ethylene/acrylic ester copolymer, a water-soluble homo- or co-polymer and a super absorber polymer powder having an average particle size of less than 80 &mgr;m display a clearly improved swelling behavior in comparison with the prior art. Furthermore, the swelling agent is significantly more homogeneously distributed in the matrix. Such hot-melt adhesives are suitable for ensuring longitudinal water impermeability in modern cable structures, as water-swellable jointing compounds in the building industry in the area of building conservation and restoration. Such hot-melt adhesives are further suitable for the manufacture of absorbent textile fabrics in the personal hygiene sector.

Abstract: Product in subdivided form comprising: a) at least one additive for crosslinkable elastomeric compositions; and b) a thermoplastic binder comprising at least (i) one copolymer ethylene with at least one aliphatic or aromatic &agr;-olefin, and optionally a polyene, said copolymer being characterized by a molecular weight distribution (MWD) index of less than 5 and a melting enthalpy (&Dgr;Hm) of at least 30 J/g. Said product in subdivided form is particularly useful for preparing crosslinkable elastomeric compositions.

Abstract: A polymer composition, especially used for manufacturing screw caps intended for drinks bottles, which are easy to unscrew and at the same time avoid transmitting a taste and/or a smell to the drinks contained in the bottles. The composition includes (1) a polymer, except a polymer based on a conjugated diene, (2) at least one stabilizer and (3) at least one additive in an amount form 0.01 to 1% by weight, chosen from (a) natural, modified or refined, lignite waxes or montan waxes, (b) polyolefin-based or paraffin-based polar waxes, and (c) refractory or metal oxides grafted by polar organic compounds.

Abstract: An adhesive composition which can be formulated to have low or substantially no VOC emissions is provided. Adhesives in accordance with the invention can be formulated as high solids, one-part, reactive, cross-linked adhesives. This can be achieved by utilizing amide-ester-acrylate reactions or reactions with any other carboxylated polymers. Adhesive compositions in accordance with the invention can include oils, such as various drying oils and similarly acting polymers, co-polymers, and fatty acids. Adhesives in accordance with the invention can also include various hydrocarbon resins, particularly crosslinkable hydrocarbons having a melting point in the range 70° C. to 140° C. Cross-linking agents, such as materials with pendant oxazoline groups are also advantageously included. Various other mixing, flow and other handling ingredients can also be included.

Abstract: A crystalline polyester prepared by polycondensing an alcohol component comprising 1,6-hexanediol in an amount of 60% by mol or more, with a carboxylic acid component comprising fumaric acid in an amount of 60% by mol or more, wherein the crystalline polyester has a ratio of a softening point to the maximum peak temperature of heat of fusion is from 0.6 to 1.3, and wherein a tetrahydrofuran-soluble component of the crystalline polyester has a number-average molecular weight of from 1500 to 10000, and the crystalline polyester has a softening point of from 50° to 120° C.; a resin binder for a toner comprising the crystalline polyester; and a toner comprising the resin binder. The crystalline polyester can be used as a resin binder for a toner used, for example, for developing electrostatic latent images formed in electrophotography, electrostatic recording method, electrostatic printing method, and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solvent-free powder enamelling composition comprising an enamel frit and a thermosetting resin. In order to produce a part formed from enamelled sheet metal, a layer of said enamelling composition is applied to at least one face of a piece of flat sheet metal. Said layer is then heated in order to cross-link the thermosetting resin. Subsequently, the sheet which is coated with the cross-linked composition is then formed and baked, first to pyrolyse the organic matter in the composition and then to vitrify the enamel frit.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to article comprising a polymer comprising one or more C3 to C40 olefins, optionally one or more diolefins, and less than 5 mole % of ethylene having a Dot T-Peel of 1 Newton or more, a branching index (g′) of 0.95 or less measured at the Mz of the polymer; and an Mw of 100,000 or less. This invention further relates to a process to produce an olefin polymer comprising: 1) selecting a first catalyst component capable of producing a polymer having an Mw of 100,000 or less and a crystallinity of 20% or less; 2) selecting a second catalyst component capable of producing polymer having an Mw of 100,000 or less and a crystallinity of 40% or more; 3) contacting the catalyst components in the presence of one or more activators with one or more C3 to C40 olefins, in a reaction zone.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing nondusting free-flowing pigment concentrates with removal of the water from pigment suspensions comprising polymers and dispersants in a fluidized bed drier. The resulting bead-form pigment concentrates are nondusting and readily free-flowing. The invention further embraces the use of pigment concentrates prepared in this way for coloring plastics and polymers.

Abstract: Liquid suspensions of particles in non-aqueous solvents are extremely stable over long periods of time with minimum separation of the solvent and no hard packing of the dispersed particles. The suspensions enable a user to rapidly add the suspension to water and to mix at low speeds without generating fugitive dust in the process. In addition, a liquid dispersion can provide an easy to use liquid containing higher concentrations of the active dispersed phase than can be accomplished by simply preparing an aqueous solution of the dispersed phase. Alternatively, highly water-soluble particles may also be suspended which have poor storage, freeze/thaw, or heat/cool stability. In some cases, liquid dispersions can yield controlled release of the dispersed phase because the dispersed phase is not in aqueous solution. The suspensions are environmentally safe and biodegradable and may be used in environmentally sensitive applications, such as for oil well treating fluids for offshore areas.

Abstract: An adhesive composition which can be formulated to have low or substantially no VOC emissions is provided. Adhesives in accordance with the invention can be formulated as high solids, one-part, reactive, cross-linked adhesives. This can be achieved by utilizing amide-ester-acrylate reactions or reactions with any other carboxylated polymers. Adhesive compositions in accordance with the invention can include oils, such as various drying oils and similarly acting polymers, co-polymers, and fatty acids. Adhesives in accordance with the invention can also include various hydrocarbon resins, particularly crosslinkable hydrocarbons having a melting point in the range 70° C. to 140° C. Cross-linking agents, such as materials with pendant oxazoline groups are also advantageously included. Various other mixing, flow and other handling ingredients can also be included.

Abstract: A water-based liquid treatment composition for metal surfaces comprises water, (A) dissolved, dispersed, or both dissolved and dispersed urethane resin, acrylic resin; or both urethane and acrylic resins; (B) dissolved, dispersed, or both dissolved and dispersed curing agent molecules; (C) dispersed silica powder; (D) dispersed oxidized polyethylene wax with an average particle size of 0.01 to 0.

Abstract: Waxes prepared from hydrogenated plant oils, such as palm and soybean, are used as substitutes for petroleum derived waxes in hot-melt adhesive compositions. Unlike petroleum-derived or synthetic waxes, adhesive compositions comprising these waxes, which are obtained from naturally derived, renewable resources, achieve adhesion performance similar to conventional adhesives containing petroleum-derived waxes. The inventive waxes have a low iodine value (between 2-5), and melting points between approximately 120-165 degrees F. (Mettler Drop Point). These waxes comprise a triglyceride whose fatty acids are predominantly stearic acid (C18). The naturally derived waxes are used as an alternative to petroleum and synthetically derived waxes in the manufacture of adhesives used to bond paper, wood, glass, plastic and metal in a variety of manufacturing operations.

Abstract: A wetness indicating hot melt adhesive composition comprising a pH adjusting component and an indicating agent which is capable of changing color in response to changes in pH. The adhesive composition may comprise 20 to 80% by weight of a sulfonated polyester, 3 to 30% by weight of an acidic plasticizer and 0.05 to 3% by weight of an indicator.

Abstract: Biaxially-drawn polyester film for fabrication which is characterized in that it is a film comprising polyester in which ethylene terephthalate units and/or ethylene naphthalate units are the chief structural component and containing 0.1-2 wt % of a carnauba wax and 1 to 200 ppm of germanium, and the melting point of said film is 180-270° C., the angle of contact to water is 70°-120°, and the planar orientation coefficient is 0.08-0.15. This film shows outstanding release properties following repeated use, use after fabrication and use in an aqueous environment and, furthermore, it exhibits stable properties with little variation and, in particular, following lamination to metal sheet such as steel or aluminium, when used as the inner face of a fabricated metal can, it is outstanding in its non-stick properties to the contents, and provides a combination of heat resistance and processability.

Abstract: A lead free polyvinyl chloride polymer composition for a thin-walled automotive cable insulation and sheath, presenting abrasion strength and thermal resistance at 105° C., characterized in that it consists of a mixture of: a polyvinyl chloride with stabilizing agents, 9 to 11 carbon atom linear co-ester type plasticizers; calcium carbonate load and at least one phenol type antioxidant agent with an oxidized polyethylene type compound.

Abstract: Continuous coatings including floor finishes can be prepared using novel two part compositions and methods. The two part compositions comprise a solid particulate polymer part and a liquid coalescing agent part. A novel method of the invention involves contacting the coalescing agent with the polymer in a variety of coating methods including applying the polymer to the coalescing agent, applying the coalescing agent to the polymer or applying the coalescing agent and polymer simultaneously. The polymer and coalescing agent interact to form a continuous coating layer or finish layer.

Abstract: A fuel additive comprising a) at least one wax having a refractive index of greater than 1.4550 at 70° C. and a melting point of less than 40° C.

Abstract: The invention provides, in a first embodiment, a blocking wax composition. The blocking wax comprises from about 50 to about 90 weight percent of a water-soluble continuous phase and from about 10 to about 50 weight percent of a discontinuous solid phase filler that is substantially inert to the continuous phase. The invention further provides a method for mounting a contact lens blank for machining.

Abstract: A mixture of a carrier and binder component and polymer powders is provided as a molding composition for sealing rotational molds or for reinforcing selected areas of rotationally molded parts. The carrier and binder component can be very low density polyethylene, petroleum jelly, hydrocarbon wax, hydrocarbon tackifier, or mixtures thereof, and the polymer powders are thermoplastics having a low melt index. The molding composition is applied to selected areas of the rotational mold, such as to the mating flanges of the mold halves to seal the parting line of the mold, or to areas within the mold where it is desired to have reinforced regions of greater wall thickness, such as ribs or bosses.

Abstract: An enhanced phase change composition for rub-off reduction from a substrate bearing a toner image consists essentially of at least one polymeric material, wax or blends thereof in combination with a friction reducing material with the combined materials having a melting point from about 80 to about 130° C., a melting point range of less than about 15° C., a static coefficient of friction less than about 0.62, a crystalline form as a solid, and being substantially odorless as a solid.

Abstract: To provide a mouth guard composition which hardly generates plastic deformation and which is high in fluidity during the formation after heating and softening and superior in fitness, and which even after repeated use of a mouth guard prepared therefrom, is free from sticking with respect to its surface and does not cause an offensive smell. The mouth guard composition is constituted of 39˜98% by weight of a styrene block copolymer; 1˜60% by weight of at least one thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of an alicyclic saturated hydrocarbon-based resin, a terpene resin, and an aliphatic petroleum resin; and 1˜40% by weight of at least one wax selected from the group consisting of a mineral wax, a synthetic wax, a vegetable-based wax, and an animal-based wax.

Abstract: The present invention provides the use of a mineral oil in a fluoroelastomer composition comprising a fluoroelastomer to improve the flow of said composition during processing to form an article therefrom and/or to improve the release from a mold of a vulcanized article produced from said fluoroelastomer composition. Further provide are a fluoroelastomer composition that includes a mineral oil, a method of making an article therewith and a method of preparing the fluoroelastomer composition.

Abstract: A calendered film or sheet of a polyester resin composition has a haze value of less than 5 percent. The polyester resin composition comprises a polyester having a crystallization half-time from a molten state of at least 5 minutes and an additive comprising (i) a fatty acid or a salt of a fatty acid containing more than 18 carbon atoms and (ii) an ester wax comprising a fatty acid containing more than 18 carbon atoms with an alcohol containing from 2 to 28 carbon atoms, wherein the ratio of the fatty acid or salt of the fatty acid to the ester wax is 1:1 or greater. Also, the present invention is a process for producing such calendered film or sheet having a haze value of less than 5 percent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for reducing bleeding number in wax compositions comprising wax and oil, wherein said waxes are selected from petroleum and synthetic waxes and said oil is present in the range of 1 to 45% w/w, by incorporating in the composition an effective amount of an oil retention agent in the form of an elastomeric polymer. The invention has particularly useful application to wax compositions used for wax candles. The invention further provides the use of elastomeric polymers for reducing bleeding number in wax compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a thermoplastic component and at least one superabsorbent polymer, methods of use for such composition, and articles comprising such composition. The composition may be formed into a film layer or applied to an article with various hot melt adhesive application techniques. The composition is useful for a variety of end-uses, particularly for use in disposable absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, feminine napkins and medical dressings.

Abstract: A method and product which provides a solid, non-powdered homogeneous form to liquid and low melting point solid compounds which facilitates stability, storage, dispersability and handling and which may be added directly to formulations requiring the liquid compound or low melting point solid compound. The liquid or low melting point solid ingredient is combined with a binder which is comprised of at least a wax and thermoplastic polymer. During the method of forming the product, both the binder and the liquid compound (or low melting point solid compound) pass through a liquid phase during which they are mixed. The product is then formed and cooled.

Abstract: A macromolecular cold flow improver in which a crystalline moiety and an oil-solubility enhancing moiety are linked by a functional group.

Abstract: In the present invention, there are obtained aliphatic polyesters having a controlled thermal decomposing property, hydrolizability, and biodegradability, in which OH terminals and COOH terminals are decreased to 50% and 30%, respectively, through a ring-opening polymerization of a lactone and lactide by a mono alcohol having a high boiling point or a metal alkoxide, or by further decreasing both terminals through combining produced polymer terminals with a diisocyanate and, from a composition containing the polyesters, there is obtained a particle-state composition for agriculture and gardening in which a duration period of a fertilizing effect can be controlled, and which is not remained in soil by decomposition.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polyurethane moulding compounds, which contain easy-to-remove byproducts capable of migration and exhibiting a high light fastness, are obtained by the reaction of one or several aliphatic polyols having a molecular weight of 450 to 4000 g/mol and an OH number of 20 to 235, selected from the group polyadipates, polycaprolactones, polycarbonates, polytetrahydrofuran and corresponding copolymers or their mixtures, with l,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate and/or hydrogenated dicyclohexylmethane diisocyanate as well as a chain extender selected from the group 1,5-pentanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, 1,4-cyclohexanediol, 1,4-bis(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexane and bis-(hydroxyethyl)hydroquinone in an equivalence ratios of the 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate to the polyol of 1.5:1 to 14.

Abstract: A calendered film or sheet of a polyester resin composition has a haze value of less than 5 percent. The polyester resin composition comprises a polyester having a crystallization half-time from a molten state of at least 5 minutes and an additive comprising (i) a fatty acid or a salt of a fatty acid containing more than 18 carbon atoms and (ii) an ester wax comprising a fatty acid containing more than 18 carbon atoms with an alcohol containing from 2 to 28 carbon atoms, wherein the ratio of the fatty acid or salt of the fatty acid to the ester wax is 1:1 or greater. Also, the present invention is a process for producing such calendered film or sheet having a haze value of less than 5 percent.

Abstract: A composition comprising a thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer (LCP) and small quantities of low molecular weight polyethylene (PE) is disclosed. The PP acts as an internal lubricant or mold release, but suprisingly does not significantly increase the flammability of the LCP.

Abstract: The polyolefin [A] has a weight average molecular chain length of 2850 nm or longer and a density &rgr;1 (g/cm3), the polyolefin wax [B] has a weight average molecular weight of 700-6000 and a density &rgr;2 (g/cm3), the polyolefin and the polyolefin wax are incorporated at [A]/[B]=90/10-50/50 (ratio by weight), and the densities &rgr;1 and &rgr;2 satisfy the following conditions: 0.92.≦&rgr;1≦0.94, 0.91≦&rgr;2≦0.93, −0.03≦(&rgr;1-&rgr;2)≦0.03.

Abstract: A packaged potable liquid, such as bottled water, wherein the liquid has little or no plastic off-taste. The packaged liquid includes a closure wherein the closure shell or the liner within the closure comprises a plastic matrix and an organic slip agent dispersed in the plastic matrix, the slip agent being substantially fully ethylenically saturated and the closure or the liner being substantially free of an ethylenically unsaturated compound. The packaged liquid also includes a container which is desirably substantially free of an ethylenically unsaturated compound.

Abstract: An adhesive composition for lignocellulose-type hot-pressed forms is disclosed which comprises (A) an organopolyisocyanate which is a polyisocyanate composed chiefly of from 20% by weight to 70% by weight of a diphenylmethane diisocyanate having two benzene rings in one molecule and from 80% by weight to 30% by weight of a diphenylmethane diisocyanate polynuclear condensate having at least three benzene rings in one molecule, and has a viscosity of 500 mPa·s or less in the state of solid content 100% by weight at 25° C; and (B) a wax emulsion prepared by emulsifying a wax (B1) which is a paraffin wax containing at least 80% by weight of a paraffin having 20 to 40 carbon atoms, and has a melting point of from 40° C. to 100° C., with an emulsifier (B2) which is an ethylene oxide polyaddition product of an aliphatic monoalcohol whose aliphatic chain has 14 to 20 carbon atoms. Also disclosed is a process for producing lignocellulose-type hot-pressed forms, using this adhesive composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a thermoplastic component and at least one superabsorbent polymer, methods of use for such composition, and articles comprising such composition. The composition may be formed into a film layer or applied to an article with various hot melt adhesive application techniques. The composition is useful for a variety of end-uses, particularly for use in disposable absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, feminine napkins and medical dressings.

Abstract: A synthetic resin film for agriculture suited as a covering material for greenhouses or the like, which shows good anti-clouding and anti-fogging properties immediately after being spread and for longer period than 2 years. The synthetic resin film for agriculture is obtained by using (a) an ester of sorbitan with a higher fatty acid mainly containing 24 to 34 carbon atoms (montanic acid wax), an ester of glycerin with montanic acid wax and/or alkylene oxide adducts thereto and/or an ester of polyoxyalkylene with montanic acid wax as an anti-clouding agent, and (b) a fluorine-containing surfactant as an anti-fogging agent, kneading them with a film-forming resin such as vinyl chloride resin, polyethylene, ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer, and forming it into a film.

Abstract: The rubber product has similar stretchability to the human skin, so that it is useful for application to items to be put into direct contact with the skin. The rubber product is provided with 200% modulus M200 of equal to or less than 15 kgf/cm2 (14.7×105 Pa), and modulus ratios of 200% modulus M200) to 100%. modulus (M100) M200/M100, 300% modulus (M300) to 200% modulus (M200) M300/M200, and 400% modulus (M400) to 300% modulus (M300) M400/M300 all of which are equal to or less than 2.0.

Abstract: A denture adhesive base composition comprising a polycarbophil component and ethylene oxide polymer. A denture adhesive composition including this base composition is also provided with other optional adhesive components. Also is provided a method for formulating a novel denture adhesive base composition comprising a polycarbophil component and ethylene oxide polymer.

Abstract: Polyamide resin compositions are provided that are injection-moldable, and comprising nylon 6 or nylon 6,6 having a RV of from 70-470 (in 90% formic acid) or nylon 6,12 having a RV of from 2.40-4.50 (in 98% sulfuric acid). The compositions may also include polytetrafluoroethylene powder or high viscous silicone, and other fillers and additives. These compositions exhibit improved properties, and are particularly suited for gear assemblies.

Abstract: A composition for rendering surfaces water repellent is formed by combining water or a solvent; a methylhydrogensiloxane polymer or copolymer; an alkoxysilane having the formula RaSi(OR′)4-a in which R represents an alkyl group containing 1-10 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group containing 2-8 carbon atoms, an aryl group, or an haloalkyl group, a has a value of 1 or 2, and R′ represents an alkyl group containing 1-6 carbon atoms; and a silicone resin. The composition can also contain other components such as a volatile methyl siloxane, a cationic oil-in-water emulsion of an aminofunctional polydimethylsiloxane, a surfactant, a catalyst, a beading agent, an organic wax, a preservative, an antifoam, a mildewcide, an UV absorber/UV light stabilizer, or a freeze-thaw additive.

Abstract: The reaction product of at least one polyanhydride and at least one amine is disclosed. A phase change ink composition and a phase change ink containing the polyanhydride/amine adduct are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are packages, cartons, cases, and trays comprising a hot melt adhesive, in turn comprising at least one first homogenous linear or substantially linear ethylene polymer having a particular density and melt viscosity at 350° F. (177° C.), up to 60 weight percent wax and up to 40 weight percent tackifier. In particular, disclosed are packages, cartons, cases, and trays comprising a hot melt adhesive characterized by: a) at least one homogeneous linear or substantially linear interpolymer of ethylene with at least one C3-C20 &agr;-olefin interpolymer having a density from 0.850 g/cm3 to 0.895 g/cm3; and b) up to 60 weight percent of at least one tackifying resin; and c) up to 40 weight percent of at least one wax, wherein the hot melt adhesive has a viscosity of less than about 5000 cPs (50 grams/(cm.second)) at 150° C.

Abstract: The subject invention is directed to polymer compositions which comprise a homogeneous ethylene/&agr;-olefin interpolymer, a wax and a nucleating agent, wherein the nucleating agent is provided in an effective amount such that the percent elongation at break of the polymer composition is at least about fifty percent greater than the percent elongation at break of a comparative composition which lacks the nucleating agent. The polymer compositions of the invention will find utility in applications r equiring high elongation at break, while maintaining a high onset of crystallization temperature, such as in the high-speed coating of fabrics, carpet backing, floor tile and sheeting, and adhesives.

Abstract: A denture adhesive base composition consisting essentially of polyvinyl pyrrolidone and ethylene oxide polymer. A denture adhesive composition including this base composition is also provided with other optional adhesive components. Also is provided a method for formulating a novel denture adhesive base composition consisting essentially of polyvinyl pyrrolidone and ethylene oxide polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for preparing polymer dispersions. According to the invention, a mixture is first formed of a polymer component, a plasticizer, dispersion auxiliaries and water, the mixture is then heated to approximately 20 to 100° C. in order to form a paste-like composition, and the paste-like composition is dispersed in water. The dispersion obtained according to the invention can be used for coating paper or board, as a primer, as a component in adhesives, paint or lacquer, and it is also suited for the manufacture of cast films and for use as a binder in materials based on cellulosic fibers.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method and composition for cosmetically repairing a surface void in polyolefin objects. The method involves inserting a repair composition into the void and then applying heat thereto to fuse the repair composition with a surrounding portion of the polyolefin object. The repair composition is a physical mixture of a thermoplastic powder, a resin binder, and a solvent, having a paste-like consistency. The repair composition may be neutral in color, or may contain a colorant to closely match the underlying object. The heating step can be performed with an open flame or with a heat gun.

Abstract: The invention relates to a noble metal preparation for producing noble metal decorations on decoratively fireable substrates by direct printing and indirect printing (transfer technique). The printing quality of the preparation containing noble metal compounds and a binder system can be improved in that the binder system comprises a resin mixture of a) 25 to 40 wt. % of polyamide resins, b) 5 to 30 wt. % of sulfurized recent resins, c) 20 to 55 wt. % of rosin-modified resins, d) 0 to 30 wt. % of alkylphenol resins and e) 0 to 30 wt. % of other resins compatible therewith or of the reaction products, formed at 50 to 150° C., of the resin mixture mentioned and/or the reaction products, formed at 50 to 150° C., of the resin mixture mentioned or the reaction products of same containing the noble metal compounds in the presence of a sulfur-containing gelling agent.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomers including a polyvinyl chloride and a nitrile rubber additive are disclosed. The nitrile rubber additive can be crosslinked and/or essentially free of plasticizer. The thermoplastic elastomers can include additional materials, such a copolyester and/or a plasticizer. The thermoplastic elastomers can be soft, elastomeric and/or oil resistant. The thermoplastic elastomers can have good low temperature properties. The thermoplastic elastomers can have good flame retardant, smoke suppressant and/or char forming properties.