Abstract: The invention pertain to a process for purifying a fluoropolymer dispersion, said process comprising: (i) providing an aqueous dispersion (D) of at least one fluoropolymer [polymer (F)] comprising at least one fluorinated surfactant [surfactant (FS)], having a solids content (SC) of 15% by weight or more; (ii) adding to said aqueous dispersion (D) at least one non-ionic non-fluorinated surfactant [surfactant (NS)]; (iii) adjusting said solid content (SC) to less than 10% by weight, to obtain a diluted aqueous dispersion (dD); (iv) contacting said diluted aqueous dispersion (dD) with at least one adsorbing material, so as to obtain an aqueous dispersion of polymer (F) having a content of the fluorinated surfactant (FS) of less than 1 ppm based on the total weight of solids. Still an object of the invention is an aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion comprising less than 1 ppm of fluorinated surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention has for its object to provide a fire retardant resin composition which is not only halogen-free and, hence, eliminating the adverse effect to the environment and human physiology but also reflecting an excellent fire retardancy imparted to a polyphenol having inherently favorable physical properties and heat resistance. The present invention is a fire retardant resin composition comprising a polyphenol compound and an inorganic microfine particle, wherein said polyphenol compound has such a structure that aromatic units each having at least one phenolic hydroxyl group are connected to one another through an organic unit containing two or more carbon atoms, and said inorganic microfine particle is a product of hydrolysis and condensation of an alkoxide compound and/or a carboxylic acid salt compound.

Abstract: Provided is a PSA sheet comprising a PVC film (support) provided with PSA layer formed of an aqueous dispersion-type PSA composition, which exhibits a smooth unwinding motion. The PVC film can be obtained by molding a PVC composition comprising PVC and a metal soap. The metal soap comprises an alkali earth metal soap and zinc soap. At least part of the alkali earth metal soap is a stearate and at least part of the zinc soap is zinc laurate.

Abstract: A polyamide resin composition contains a resin component containing at least a polyamide (X) and a fatty acid metallic salt having from 10 to 50 carbon atoms, and contains arbitrarily an additive (A) and/or an additive (B). The polyamide (X) is obtained through melt polycondensation of a diamine component containing 70% by mol or more of m-xylylenediamine and a dicarboxylic acid component containing 70% by mol or more of an ?,?-linear aliphatic dicarboxylic acid. The additive (A) is at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a diamide compound obtained from a fatty acid having from 8 to 30 carbon atoms and a diamine having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, a diester compound obtained from a fatty acid having from 8 to 30 carbon atoms and a diol having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and a surfactant, and the additive (B) is at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a metallic hydroxide, a metallic acetate salt, a metallic alkoxide, a metallic carbonate salt and a fatty acid.

Abstract: Disclosed is calcium carbonate treated with a curing active ingredient, which, when compounded in a rubber, enables to provide good workability (handling) to the rubber and maximize advantageous properties of the rubber attributable to calcium carbonate (e.g., slip resistance) without deteriorating the reinforcing property of the rubber. The calcium carbonated treated with a curing active ingredient is produced by mixing a modified calcium carbonate having its surface treated with a fatty acid or a resin acid and silicic acid and having an average primary particle diameter of 0.01 to 0.5 ?m with a curing active ingredient which takes a liquid form at ambient temperature so that the content of the curing active ingredient in the finished product becomes 9.1 to 35 wt %.

Abstract: [Problems] To impart an antiglare effect to a laminated glass making use of a polyvinyl butyral resin as an intermediate film without coloring the same. [Means for Solving Problems] There is provided an intermediate film of laminated glass, comprised of a resin composition containing a polyvinyl butyral resin, a plasticizer and a neodymium compound compatible with plasticized resin. The neodymium compound is preferably a neodymium salt of one or more types of polyvalent ester monocarboxylic acids, or a mixed neodymium salt of a polyvalent ester monocarboxylic acid and an aliphatic or aromatic monocarboxylic acid.

Abstract: A composition for sealing exposed wood before finishing the wood, which composition includes polymer solids and an acid neutralizing agent. The acid neutralizing agent may be a weak base and/or a buffering agent. The polymer solids may include acrylate monomers, urethane monomers, and the like. Also disclosed is a method of sealing and neutralizing a wood surface before finishing the wood surface by applying the composition to the exposed wood surface.

Abstract: A perfluoroelastomer composition comprises a perfluoroelastomer (e.g., tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(methyl vinyl ether) copolymer), an organic peroxide (e.g., 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane and a scorch retarder (e.g., o-phenylphenol), and the perfluoroelastomer composition is excellent in processability and unlikely to scorch. Furthermore, a perfluoro rubber molded article obtained by thermal crosslinking of the perfluoroelastomer composition is excellent in rubber physical properties such as tensile strength and elongation at break and in a compression set property.

Abstract: An electroconductive composition including silver oxide (A) and silver salt of a fatty acid (B) containing at least one hydroxy group is provided. The electroconductive composition is capable of forming an electroconductive film at a low temperature and in a short period. The electroconductive composition is capable of adequately forming an electroconductive film on a substrate having a low heat resistance.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of producing an inkjet ink, the method including at least subjecting a polymer particle dispersion liquid to centrifuge processing, and mixing the polymer particle dispersion liquid that has been subjected to the centrifuge processing and a water-insoluble coloring particle dispersion liquid, as well as an ink set including the produced inkjet ink and a processing liquid that causes the ink to aggregate.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions, processes for making the same and articles made therewith are described wherein the compositions include at least one stabilizer comprising one or more polyisocyanates having an average of 2 to 10 isocyanate groups per molecule, wherein at least one active ingredient group is coupled to the one or more polyisocyanates in an amount of 0.1 to 1.0 mole per mole of isocyanate groups, the at least one active ingredient group selected from phenolic compounds, sterically hindered amines and mixture thereof; and wherein up to 0.9 mole of one or more auxiliary groups is coupled to the one or more polyisocyanates.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous release agent compositions which are characterized in that they comprise, as release-active agent, at least one metal soap and at least one polyalkylene glycol.

Abstract: A rubber composition for a tire comprising a rubber component containing at least one of a natural rubber and an epoxidized natural rubber, not less than 15 parts by mass of silica based on 100 parts by mass of the rubber component, and not less than 0.5 part by mass of calcium stearate based on 100 parts by mass of the rubber component, a tire member made using the rubber composition for a tire, and a tire made using the tire member.

Abstract: A liquid electrostatographic toner or liquid ink jet ink prepared by the steps of heating a marking particle mix of particles of a resin and a colourant blend in a carrier liquid to a temperature between about the first softening point of the resin and about the second softening point of the resin, maintaining the temperature of the heated marking particle mix for a selected period of time, cooling the marking particle mix to room temperature, and mixing the marking particle mix with high shear. The particle mix can be produced by coarse grinding in a ball mill. The resultant toner or ink has an improved Newtonian like flow behaviour, improved electrical properties, reduced sedimentation and agglomeration and significantly improved optical density and reduced background.

Abstract: Polymer blends suitable for packaging are disclosed that include one or more impact modifiers; and one or more polyethylene terephthalate homopolymers or copolymers obtained by a melt phase polymerization using a catalyst system comprising aluminum atoms in an amount, for example, from about 3 ppm to about 60 ppm and one or more alkaline earth metal atoms, alkali metal atoms, or alkali compound residues in an amount, for example, from about 1 ppm to about 25 ppm, in each case based on the weight of the one or more polyethylene terephthalate homopolymers or copolymers The polymer blends disclosed exhibit improved low temperature toughness compared with blends made using polymers prepared with conventional catalyst systems.

Abstract: An aqueous polymer dispersion contains zinc compound-modified polymer. The zinc compound-modified polymer is produced by the incorporation of zinc compound into the acrylic-modified alkyd by mixing at the temperatures of higher than 50° C. The resulting polymer is then dispersed in water by salt formation with a base. The aqueous dispersion of the present invention offers improved coating properties of early water-spot resistance, hardness, ink stain blocking and scrub resistance while demonstrating the viscosity stability.

Abstract: A viscosity modifier for plastisol compositions which contains at least one selected from the group consisting of: (A) a compound having at least one of a carboxy group or a salt thereof, an alkoxy group, and a glycidyl group; (B) amine compounds; and (C) metal chelate compounds. A plastisol composition containing the viscosity modifier and a polymer. A product having a coating layer obtained from the composition. A molded product obtained by using the composition. This viscosity modifier has an excellent effect of decreasing viscosity of a plastisol composition, thus enabling acquisition of a plastisol composition which allows an excellent cured product to be obtained at a low cost.

Abstract: A titanium dioxide slurry comprises (a) a titanium dioxide pigment; (b) a combination of dispersants comprising: (1) a graft copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of about 4,000 to 100,000, comprising about 90 to 50% by weight of a polymeric backbone and correspondingly about 10 to 50% by weight of macromonomer side chains attached to the backbone, the polymeric backbone and macromonomer side chains comprising 100 wt % of the graft copolymer, wherein (i) the polymeric backbone is hydrophobic in comparison to the macromonomer side chains and comprises one or more polymerized ethylenically unsaturated hydrophobic monomers and, optionally, up to about 20% by weight, based on the weight of the graft copolymer, of polymerized ethylenically unsaturated acid monomers; and (ii) each of the macromonomer side chains individually is a hydrophilic polymer containing acid groups attached to the polymeric backbone at a single terminal point and (A) has a weight average molecular weight of about 1,000 to 30,000

Abstract: Disclosed are films comprising highly neutralized blends of ethylene acid copolymers, organic acid salts and ethylene containing polymers (e.g. ethylene/alkyl (meth)acrylate copolymers) and/or silicon-containing polymers to provide high oxygen permeability values (OPV). Such polymeric film and polymeric film structures have improved oxygen permeability and desirable water vapor transmission, formability, and structural strength to be useful in wrapping food products requiring breathable films such as case ready meat, fish, sausage, fresh produce, and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rubber composition for tires. More particularly, the present invention provides a rubber composition for tires which contains surface treated staple fibers and a metal soap, a rubber including the above rubber composition and a tire comprising the rubber including the above rubber composition. In an aspect of the present invention, a preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a rubber composition for tires which contains surface treated staple fibers and a metal soap. Another aspect of the present invention includes a rubber including the above rubber composition for tires. The present invention also provides a tire product comprising the rubber including the above rubber composition for tires.

Abstract: A solid concentrate is provided having a combination of a transition metal present in an amount ranging from 1000 to 40,000 ppm (weight by metal) and a polyester polymer present in an amount of at least 40 wt. % based on the weight of the concentrate. Concentrates made with highly modified polyester polymers are easy to compound with transition metals forming less brittle polymer upon melt extrusion. Bottle preforms and oxygen scavenging bottles can be made from these concentrates by combining solid polyester particles, solid polyamide particles, and solid these concentrate particles c into an melt processing zone, forming a melt, and forming an article directly from the melt. The b* color and the L* color and the haze levels of the preforms are improved over the preforms made with liquid carriers instead of solid concentrates.

Abstract: A coating system for in-situ coating of a surface formed by a plurality of plasterboard sections comprises a dry powder composition which is dispersible in an aqueous applicator medium and provides a very high quality surface finish to which gloss or matt paint may be applied directly without joint photographing or show-through of fasteners. The coating composition may be applied by a spray coating technique or a roller technique. The dry powder composition comprises calcium carbonate and, by weight, relative to calcium carbonate, from 4% to 11% of a polymeric binder, from 0.60% to 1.5% of a thickening agent and from 0.10% to 0.35% of a surfactant.

Abstract: Surface-treated calcium carbonate characterized by giving, upon analysis by the method of mercury penetration, a void diameter distribution curve which has a peak for the most probable void diameter at smaller than 0.03 ?m and has a most probable void volume of 0.05 to 0.5 cm3/g; and a pasty resin composition containing the surface-treated calcium carbonate. The calcium carbonate preferably comprises one obtained by surface-treating calcium carbonate having a BET specific surface area of 10 to 100 m2/g with an unsaturated fatty acid (A) and a saturated fatty acid (B).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid finishing composition for textile products comprising (A) a specific modified silicone, (B) a product prepared by quaternizing a specific amine compound into a quaternary derivative thereof with methyl chloride and (C) pentaerythritol monostearate in such amounts that the ratio of (A)/(B) is equal to 30/70 (weight ratio) and which shows such effects that the composition can impart favorable softness to fibrous goods such as fibers and clothes, that it can maintain the HARI and KOSHI of the fibrous goods and which can reduce wrinkles formed due to washing.

Abstract: A room temperature organopolysiloxane composition is provided, which can be cured rapidly and right down to deep sections. The cured products have good rubber characteristics. The composition includes (A) 100 parts by weight of a diorganopolysiloxane represented by a general formula (1) shown below, wherein R represents a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, X represents, independently, an OH group, an alkoxy group or an acyloxy group, a represents an integer from 0 to 2, and n represents a number which results in a viscosity at 25° C. of 25 to 1,000,000 mm2/s; (B) 2 to 50 parts by weight of a hydrolysable silane with at least two acyloxy groups, a partial hydrolysis-condensation product thereof, or a mixture thereof; and (C) 5 to 200 parts by weight of an inorganic filler capable of generating water through a reaction with a carboxylic acid generated by hydrolysis of the constituent (B).

Abstract: Polyvinyl chloride resin compositions and methods of preparation and use thereof for increasing the degree of whiteness in finished polyvinyl chloride foam. The resin compositions contain sulfur compounds selected from sulfonic acid derivatives, sulfinic acid derivatives, and mercapto acetic acid sodium salt, and optionally contain water soluble salts and/or t-butyl hydroperoxide.

Abstract: A coating composition for fabrics includes wetted microspheres containing a phase change material dispersed throughout a polymer binder, a surfactant, a dispersant, an antifoam agent and a thickener. Preferred phase change materials include paraffinic hydrocarbons. The microspheres may be microencapsulated. To prepare the coating composition, microspheres containing phase change material are wetted and dispersed in a dispersion in a water solution containing a surfactant, a dispersant, an antifoam agent and a polymer mixture. The coating is then applied to a fabric.

Abstract: A resin composition suitable as an impact modifier for thermoplastic resins, which has an excellent blocking resistance improved without lowering the effect of improving the impact resistance and which comprises 100 parts by weight of a graft copolymer containing a hollow rubber component and at least two additives selected from the group consisting of 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a higher fatter acid soap, 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a crosslinked polymer of 0.1 to 100% by weight of a crosslinking monomer and 0 to 99.9% by weight of a vinyl monomer and 0.001 to 5 parts by weight of a silicone oil.

Abstract: The zinc bum experienced during the processing of a composition comprising a halogen-containing polymer and a zinc mercaptoester is eliminated by the addition of an organothio compound selected from dithioglycol, polyformals and polyacetals of said dithioglycol, and a mercaptoalkanol.

Abstract: Low gloss in a coating derived from a polyester/triglycidyl isocyanurate coating powder is achieved by including in the coating powder ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer plus a zinc salt of a fatty acid and/or a zinc salt of a beta diketone.

Abstract: The zinc burn experienced during the processing of a composition comprising a halogen-containing polymer and a zinc mercaptoester is eliminated by the addition of an organothio compound selected from dithioglycol, polyformals and polyacetals of said dithioglycol, and a mercaptoalkanol.

Abstract: Disclosed is a select class of liquid crystalline polyesters and molding compositions comprising the polyesters and glass fiber. The liquid crystalline polyesters consist essentially of (1) diacid residues consisting essentially of (i) cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid residues and (ii) other diacid residues selected from terephthalic acid residues, 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid residues, or a mixture thereof; (2) diol residues consisting essentially of hydroquinone residues, 4,4′-biphenol residues or a mixture thereof; and, optionally, (3) p-hydroxybenzoic acid residues. In the above definition, the moles of diol residues are equal to the moles of diacid residues and the total of the (1), (2) and (3) mole percentages is equal to 100. The liquid crystalline polyesters have melting points determined by differential scanning calorimetry equal to or less than 360° C.

Abstract: Homogeneous partially saponified triglycerides are made consisting essentially of metal salts or fatty acid and mono-, di- and tri-glycerides without the need for a compatibilizing additive. The PSTs are useful as lubricants, antistats, stabilizers, coupling agents, waterproofing agents and neutralizers for polymers. The PSTs are formed in situ by reacting a fat or oil under controlled conditions with a catalyst and at a sufficiently high temperature to achieve a homogeneous composition. The PSTs also have a variety of end-uses other than as polymer additives, for example, as external lubricants, coupling agents, viscosity controllers, thickening agents, surfactants and waterproofing agents.

Abstract: Homogeneous partially saponified triglycerides are made consisting essentially of metal salts or fatty acid and mono-, di- and triglycerides without the need for a compatibilizing additive. The PSTs are useful as lubricants, antistats and neutralizers for polymers. The PSTs are formed in situ by reacting a fat or oil under controlled conditions with a catalyst and at a sufficiently high temperature to achieve a homogeneous composition.

Abstract: A polymer composition and fiber, film and fabric prepared therefrom. The composition contains (i) an acid neutralizing agent other than a metallic salt of a saturated or unsaturated fatty acid, (ii) a processing aid comprising a metallic salt of a saturated or unsaturated fatty acid, the metallic salt of a saturated or unsaturated being present in a maximum amount of 200 ppm, a stabilizer system containing (a) a phosphite selected from the group consisting of 2,2′,2″-nitrilo[triethyl-tris(3,3′,5,5′-tetra-tert.butyl-1, 1-biphenyl-2,2′-diyl)phosphite] and tris(2,4-di-tert-butylphenyl) phosphite; and (b) a N,N-dialkylhydroxylamine. Also disclosed is a method for preparing a polyolefin fiber, film or fabric which includes (A) incorporating the above additives into an olefin polymer, thereby producing a stabilized polyolefin polymer; and (B) extruding the stabilized olefin polymer through a die, thereby producing a olefin polymer fiber or film.

Abstract: In a heat-resistant aromatic polyimide/metal (or metal oxide) composite sheet composed of an aromatic polyimide film and a metal or metal oxide layer arranged on the film, the polyimide film is composed of an aromatic polyimide resin and an Al-containing material dispersed in the polyimide resin in an amount of 1 to 1,000 ppm per the amount of polyimide film, and the metal or metal oxide layer is formed on the polyimide film via no adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a composition comprising a polyamine or its polymer blend and at least one salt of an aminoacid, the salt of the aminoacid being present in an amount ranging from about 10 to 80 wt % based on the total weight of the composition. Another embodiment of the present invention comprises a membrane suitable for use in separating CO.sub.2 from gas streams containing CO.sub.2, especially H.sub.2 rich gas streams containing CO.sub.2 and CO. The membrane of this invention with polyamine shows higher CO.sub.2 selectivity and permeability than the prior membrane without polyamine.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition comprising 50 to 85 parts by weight of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer, 10 to 40 parts by weight of an ionomer of ethylene-unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymer containing about 5 to 12 mole % of unsaturated carboxylic acid, and 1 to 25 parts by weight of a polyamide and a packaging material comprising said resin composition are provided. The resin composition is excellent in gas barrier property, impact resistance, pinhole resistance, stretchability, drawability and transparency and is preferably used for packaging material.

Abstract: Ionomers based on ethylene/unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymers are modified with from 0.5 to 15 weight percent adipic acid. The modified-ionomers have improved melt flow and melt processing behavior over unmodified ionomers having a comparable level of neutralization of acid groups present. Certain mechanical properties are improved, particularly stiffness, abrasion resistance and low temperature izod impact. The ionomers modified with adipic acid are in particular suitable for balata ball replacement when formulated as golf ball cover compositions and covers.

Abstract: A silicone rubber electrical wire insulating covering formed by curing a composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a polydiorganosiloxane gum, (B) 10 to 150 parts by weight of finely powdered silica, (C) 0.01 to 20 parts by weight of a zinc compound, and (D) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a methyl-group-substituted benzoyl peroxide. When cured the composition has good electrical insulating characteristics and does not adhere to electrical conductors.

Abstract: A mono-axially oriented polypropylene film with sodium benzoate as a nucleating agent results in reduced shrinkage and increase stretchability. The sodium benzoate ranges up to 1000 ppm. The polypropylene used in making the film preferably has an isotacticity exceeding 97% as determined by C.sup.13 -NMR spectroscopy. The film preferably has a thicknesses of about 0.5 mil to 5.0 mil and, more preferably, about 1.0 mil to 3.0 mil. The sodium benzoate preferably has a purity of 99% and a particle size of from about 1 micron to about 3 microns.

Abstract: The density of rigid foamed articles made by the thermal decomposition of a blowing agent in a vinyl chloride polymer is reduced by the use of an organotin halide in combination with a mercaptocarboxylic acid ester or a sulfide of such ester or a mixture of the ester and the sulfide to activate the blowing agent.

Abstract: Ionomers based on ethylene/unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymers are modified with from 0.5 to 15 weight percent adipic acid. The modified-ionomers have improved melt flow and melt processing behavior over unmodified ionomers having a comparable level of neutralization of acid groups present. Certain mechanical properties are improved, particularly stiffness, abrasion resistance and low temperature izod impact.

Abstract: The density of rigid foamed articles made by the thermal decomposition of a blowing agent in a vinyl chloride polymer is reduced by the use of an organotin mercaptoalkylcarboxylate, alone, or in combination with an organotin halide or carboxylate which activate the blowing agent. Sulfides made from said organotin mercaptoalkylcarboxylate are also superior activators of the blowing agent.

Abstract: The density of rigid foamed articles made by the thermal decomposition of a blowing agent in a vinyl chloride polymer is reduced by the use of an organotin halide in combination with a mercaptocarboxylic acid ester or a sulfide of such ester or a mixture of the ester and the sulfide to activate the blowing agent.

Abstract: The density of rigid foamed articles made by the thermal decomposition of a blowing agent in a vinyl chloride polymer is reduced by the use of an organotin mercaptoalkylcarboxylate, alone, or in combination with an organotin halide or carboxylate which activate the blowing agent. Sulfides made from said organotin mercaptoalkylcarboxylate are also superior activators of the blowing agent.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition which has a melt flow rate of 20 to 30 g/10 min and a flexural modulus at 23.degree. C. of 30,000 kg/cm.sup.2 or more and which comprises (A) 60 to 75% by weight of a specific crystalline polypropylene in which the propylene homopolymer portion has a Q value of 3.0 to 5.0, an isotactic pentad fraction of 0.975 or more and an intrinsic viscosity ?.eta.! of 0.95 to 1.15 dl/g as measured at 135.degree. C. in tetralin, (B) 2 to 8% by weight of an ethylene-butene-1 copolymer rubber, (C) 2 to 8% by weight of an ethylene-propylene copolymer rubber, (D) 10 to 20% by weight of talc having an average particle diameter of 4 .mu.m or less, and (E) 5 to 20% by weight of fibrous magnesium oxysulfate, and an injection molded article of the thermoplastic resin composition, said thermoplastic resin composition satisfying the impact strength and rigidity required as a material for an instrumental panel and having a short molding cycle and good surface quality.

Abstract: A hardenable composition suitable for flooring and for coating concrete surfaces comprising(a) an acrylic binder comprising a (meth)acrylic ester of the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is C.sub.2-6 alkylene, n is 0-3 and R.sub.2 is a radical of an aromatic or alicyclic dicarboxylic acid ester or a dicyclopentenyl radical, n being 0 only when R.sub.2 is a dicyclopentenyl radical, and(b) a component which is one or both (preferably both) of carbon black and a polyfunctional aliphatic or aromatic polyester- or polyether- urethane oligomer. The composition also preferably comprises aggregate such as sand. The compositions have excellent impact resistance and flexural strength.

Abstract: The density of rigid foamed articles made by the thermal decomposition of a blowing agent in a vinyl chloride polymer is reduced by the use of an organotin halide in combination with a mercaptocarboxylic acid ester or a sulfide of such ester or a mixture of the ester and the sulfide to activate the blowing agent.

Abstract: The invention provides a processing aid and method for lubricating and improving the processability and releasability of rubber and plastic without adversely affecting and, in certain instances, improving the physical properties of the rubber or plastic such as adhesion, tack, modulus and tensile strength. The processing aid comprises a pre-formed homogeneous mixture of at least one silicone fluid lubricant and at least one peptizing agent. A preferred processing aid also includes a silicone fluid wetting agent, which affords decreased vulcanization times and increased production rates.