Abstract: A crosslinked polysiloxane dispersion comprising a siloxane polymer, polymer mixture, or polymer/solvent mixture, capable of crosslinking via condensation, addition or free radical reactions, and having a viscosity of greater than 5000 mPa.s but less than 500,000 mPa.s, if required, 0.1 to 10 weight parts of a crosslinking agent, and, if required, depending on the nature of the catalyst and silicon cure system, 0.000001 to 10 weight parts of a catalyst, 0.5 to 10 weight parts of a surfactant or surfactant mixture, and 0.5 to 25 weight parts water per 100 weight parts siloxane polymer. Optionally, adhesion promoters, pigments, reinforcing or non-reinforcing fillers, silicone resins, stabilizers, freeze/thaw additives, etc. may also be added to the dispersion.

Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane composition is disclosed, comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane having at least two monovalent aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon groups bonded to the silicon atoms per molecule, (B) an organopolyhydrogensiloxane having at least three hydrogen atoms bonded to the silicon atoms per molecule in such an amount that the number of the hydrogen atoms bonded to the silicon atoms falls within a range of from 0.25 to 8 per monovalent aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon group in component (A), (C) a catalyst selected from the group consisting of platinum and platinum compounds in an amount of from 0.

Abstract: Nanocomposites are manufactured by combining a host material, such as an organic solvent or a matrix polymer and exfoliated intercalates formed by contacting a phyllosilicate with a polymer to adsorb or intercalate the polymer between adjacent phyllosilicate platelets. Sufficient polymer is adsorbed between adjacent phyllosilicate platelets to expand the adjacent platelets to a spacing of at least about 5 .ANG., preferably at least about 10 .ANG. (as measured after water removal), up to about 100 .ANG. and preferably in the range of about 30-40 .ANG., so that the intercalate easily can be exfoliated, e.g., when mixed with an organic solvent or a polymer melt, to provide a carrier material for drugs and the like, or to provide a matrix polymer/platelet composite (nanocomposite) material--the platelets being exfoliated from the intercalate.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel vinyl containing organopolysiloxane elastomers which possess excellent low compression set and heat aging characteristics and which can advantageously be formulated into liquid silicone elastomer moldable compositions.

Abstract: Nanocomposites are manufactured by combining a host material, such as an organic solvent or a matrix polymer and exfoliated intercalates formed by contacting a phyllosilicate with an intercalant selected from the group consisting of (1) an N-alkenyl amide monomer and an allylic monomer; (2) an oligomer formed by copolymerizing an N-alkenyl amide monomer and an allylic monomer; (3) a polymer formed by copolymerizing an N-alkenyl amide monomer and an allylic monomer; and (4) mixtures thereof to adsorb or the intercalant between adjacent phyllosilicate platelets. Sufficient polymer is adsorbed between adjacent phyllosilicate platelets to expand the adjacent platelets to increase the spacing at least about 10 .ANG., preferably at least about 20 .ANG. (as measured after water removal), up to about 100 .ANG. and preferably in the range of about 30-40 .ANG., so that the intercalate easily can be exfoliated, e.g.

Abstract: An addition-crosslinking polyether impression material is described which ntains(a) at least one polyether which has at least two optionally substituted vinyl and/or allyl end-groups,(b) an SiH component,(c) at least one platinum catalyst,(d) optionally usual additives, and(e) an organopolysiloxane with at least two alkenyl groups.The impression material has in at least two-part form of administration in which the components (b) and (c) are spatially separated from each other a particularly satisfactory storage stability and has good mechanical properties in the cured state.

Abstract: A stabilizing system for plastic materials is disclosed. This system comprises a homogenous blend of alpha-tocopherol, optionally together with other additives and a polyolefin carrier which is a free flowing solid form. The free flowing solid form is easy to incorporate into plastic materials.

Abstract: A highly storage-stable room-temperature-curable organopolysiloxane composition that cures to yield a product whose surface resists staining and that does not cause staining of the neighboring regions of the substrate in contact with said cured product. The organopolysiloxane composition is made from a polydiorganosiloxane, an imidazolinyl-functional organosiloxane, a filler, and a crosslinking compound which is a Si-bonded hydrolyzable group-containing organosilane or organosiloxane oligomer.

Abstract: Compositions and methods that include a wax, in an amount of about 20% to about 99.95% by weight, containing an intercalate, or exfoliate thereof, in an amount of about 0.05% to about 80% by weight of the composition formed by contacting a layered phyllosilicate with an oligomer and/or polymer to sorb or intercalate the intercalant polymer or mixtures of intercalant polymers between adjacent phyllosilicate platelets. Sufficient intercalant polymer is sorbed between adjacent phyllosilicate platelets to expand the spacing between adjacent platelets (interlayer spacing) to a distance of at least about 5 .ANG., preferably to at least about 10 .ANG. (as measured after water removal) and more preferably in the range of about 30-45 .ANG., so that the intercalate easily can be exfoliated, sometimes naturally, without shearing being necessary.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising a thermoplastic, structurally crosslinked elastomeric or thermosetting polymer, which comprises(a) a polar, adsorptive inorganic or organic material in the form of fibers or particles which are in mutual contact, onto which is adsorptively bound(b) a polar antistatic agent comprising a mixture ofb1) at least one polar organic compound having at least 5 carbon atoms and at least 3 heteroatoms, andb2) the salt of an inorganic protic acid, which is solvated or complexed in the polar organic compound. The invention also relates to a second composition comprising b1) a polar inorganic or organic material, b) a polar organic compound having at least 5 carbon atoms and at least 3 heteroatoms and b2) an inorganic salt, to the use of this second composition for the antistatic treatment of polymers, and to a process for preparing antistatically treated polymers.

Abstract: An extrudable urea-extended thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer is formed from at least one aliphatic diisocyanate, at least one polyester glycol or polyether glycol, and at least one diamine curing agent. At least one second diamine curing agent and/or at least one extrusion processing aid may be included. The polyurethane has high-temperature-resistance and is thus extrudable at high temperatures. The polyurethane is also strong and durable. The polyurethane can be liquid-cast, injection-molded, transfer-molded, sprayed, and extruded without changing either the chemistry or stoichiometry of the polyurethane. The polyurethane may be used for making vehicle air bags or other any application for thermoplastic urethanes which requires increased thermal stability.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions having a high transparency, low thermal expansion coefficient and low coefficient of refractive index change with temperature are made from a suitable thermoplastic polymer and index-matched glass or ceramic. Such compositions have utility in optical applications.

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 pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprises a mixture of (A) a silicate resin, (B) a silicone fluid, and (C) a thermoplastic multi-segmented copolymer which is a product of the reaction between a diisocyanate and a reactive polyorganosiloxane having two groups reactive with isocyanate thereon. The thermoplastic multi-segmented copolymer comprises from about 1 to about 40 weight percent hard segments derived from reactants selected from the group consisting of organic diisocyanates, organic diols, and organic diamines and from about 60 to about 99 weight percent soft segments comprising from about 15 to about 99 weight percent, based on the weight of the thermoplastic multi-segmented copolymer, of polyorganosiloxane units and from about 0 to about 70 weight percent, based on the weight of the thermoplastic multi-segmented copolymer, of polyalkylene oxide units.

Abstract: Odors and flavors in thermoplastic films and shaped articles may be reduced or eliminated by the addition of an adsorption agent to the thermoplastic. Thermoplastics include ethylene/acid copolymers and corresponding ionomers, and ethylene/acid/acrylate terpolymers and corresponding ionomers. The adsorption agent is a crystalline siliceous molecular sieve, having a framework of tetrahedral oxide units, in which at least 90% of the tetrahedral oxide units are SiO tetrahedra, a pore diameter greater than 5.5 Angstroms and a sorption capacity for water of less than 10% by weight at 25.degree. C. and 4.6 torr.

Abstract: Nanocomposites are manufactured by combining a matrix polymer and exfoliated intercalates formed by contacting a phyllosilicate with a water-insoluble polymer to adsorb or intercalate the polymer between adjacent phyllosilicate platelets. Sufficient water-insoluble polymer is adsorbed between adjacent phyllosilicate platelets to expand the adjacent platelets to a spacing of at least about 10 .ANG. (as measured after water removal), up to about 100 .ANG. and preferably in the range of about 30-40 .ANG., so that the intercalate easily can be exfoliated, e.g., when mixed with a polymer melt, to provide a matrix polymer/platelet composite (nanocomposite) material--the platelets being exfoliated from the intercalate.

Abstract: A composition is provided which comprises an acrylamide-containing polymer comprising repeat units derived from at least two monomers, a polypropylene glycol, and optionally, a polysaccharide. Also provided is a water-based composition which can be used as drilling fluid wherein the composition comprises calcium chloride, an acrylamide-containing polymer which has repeat units derived from at least two monomers, a polypropylene glycol, and optionally, a polysaccharide.

Abstract: A composition is provided which comprises an acrylamide-containing polymer comprising repeat units derived from at least two monomers, a polypropylene glycol, and optionally, a polysaccharide. Also provided is a water-based composition which can be used as drilling fluid wherein the composition comprises calcium chloride, an acrylamide-containing polymer which has repeat units derived from at least two monomers, a polypropylene glycol, and optionally, a polysaccharide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for adhering two or more substrates by(1) applying to a surface of one of said substrates a non-sagging polyurea adhesive composition comprising the reaction product of:(a) a polyphenyl polymethylene polyisocyanate or a urea-modified prepolymer thereof and(b) an isocyanate-reactive component comprising amines consisting essentially of(i) an aminocrotonate-terminated polyether containing at least two secondary amino groups prepared by reaction of a polyfunctional acetoacetylated polyether polyol with a primary monoamine, and(ii) a low molecular weight aromatic and/or aliphatic diamine, and(2) contacting said substrate with a surface of a second substrate, and(3) curing the polyurea adhesive composition.

Abstract: A dental impression-taking silicone composition is provided, which comprises A) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane having at least two aliphatic unsaturated groups per molecule, B) 0.1 to 30 parts by weight of an organohydrogenpoly-siloxane having per molecule at least three hydrogen atoms directly bonded to a silicone atom, C) 10 to 500 ppm of a silicone-soluble platinum compound, as calculated on the basis of the total amount of A) and B), D) 5 to 500 parts by weight of an inorganic filler, and E) 1 to 200 parts by weight of a polyvinyl ether having a polymerization degree of 1,000 to 50,000. This composition provides a paste mixture having an increased strain in compression after curing and a reduced permanent deformation after curing and unlikely to run down during impression-taking. Upon cured, oil matter does not bleed out of the surface of the cured mixture.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermoplastic cement composition, characterized in that the composition can be easily processed thermoplastically during molding and that when the cement component constituting the composition is hardened by the absorption of water, the composition loses its thermoplasticity to give a product having excellent heat resistance and other properties.The thermoplastic cement composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic, 50 to 600 parts by weight of a hydraulic cement and/or an air-hardening cement and 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of a hydrophilic substance.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprising an uncrosslinked blend of (A) from 1 to 80 weight percent of at least one partially crystalline polymer or copolymer of ethylene, having a density lying between 0.870 and 0.945, and (B) from 20 to 99 weight percent of at least one hydrophobic, non-elastomeric, random or graft copolymer.

Abstract: Tire innerliners and inner tubes are prepared from blends of general purpose rubbers and silicate clay. The clays provide the requisite low air permeability without adversely affecting the flexibility of the rubber composition.

Abstract: The invention provides a redispersibte dispersion powder composition comprisinga) a base polymer selected from the group consisting of vinyl ester polymers, styrene polymres, acrylate polymers and vinyl chloride polymers,b) from 2 to 15% by weight, based on the weight of the base polymer, of polyvinyl alcohol having a degree of hydrolysis of from 85 to 95 mol % and a Hoppler viscosity of from 2 to 25 mPa.s,c) from 3 to 30% by weight, based on the total weight of polymeric components, of fine antiblocking agent, andd) from 1 to 15% by weight, based on the weight of the base polymer, of an aminofunctional polyvinyl alcohol soluble in cold water and having a Hoppler viscosity of from 1 to 20 mPa.s and a saponification number of from 0 to 250, which comprises residues of aminofunctional vinyl units of the formula CH.sub.2 .dbd.CH--(CH.sub.2).sub.x --NH.sub.2, wherein x is a number of from 0 to 4.

Abstract: The present invention provides a phenolic resin molding material comprising:a phenolic resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a phenolic resin, 10-70 parts by weight of an organic filler and 10-70 parts by weight of an inorganic filler, anda releasant consisting of 0.2-4 parts by weight of an amide wax having a melting point of 130.degree.-150.degree. C. and 0.1-2 parts by weight of an ester wax and/or a partially saponified ester wax each having a melting point of 80.degree.-105.degree. C.This phenolic resin molding material can provide a molded article which has good releasability and which shows excellent adherence to coating film formed thereon and excellent surface smoothness even after treatment at a high temperature and a high humidity.

Abstract: Novel silicate minerals that have undergone a cation exchange with at least one heteroaromatic cation comprising a positively charged organo-substituted heteroatom and/or at least one positively charged heteroatom not part of an aromatic ring with at least one bond having a bond order greater than one and compositions comprising the same are described.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process of forming a composite material comprising a polymer matrix comprising a polymeric material and dispersed particles selected from the group consisting of platelet or fibrillar particles having average thicknesses of less than 50 and a maximum thickness of less than about 100 and fibrils having an average diameter equal to or less than about 200 and a maximum diameter of about 200 and having an organo metallic residue species covalently to said particles organo metallic species having a moiety which is compatible with a polymer species in the polymer matrix, or said species having a moiety which is covalently bonded to a polymer species in the polymer matrix or a combination thereof, said dispersed particles being present in an amount less than about 60% by weight of the composite material and to the composite material formed by such process

Abstract: A functionalized polymer includes a diene-type polymer having an alkoxysilane, aryloxysilane or aralkyloxysilane group, wherein the functionalized polymer has a molecular structure represented by at least one of the following formula(1), formula(2), and formula(3): ##STR1## Further, an elastomeric composition is provided which includes a rubber material containing the functionalized polymer, and a filler such as white carbon. The functional polymer and the elastomeric composition exhibit excellent fracture properties, abrasion resistance, and low hysteresis (low rolling resistance and low fuel consumption).

Abstract: A composition of matter comprising a polyolefin and an effective amount of an omega-acetoxy N-substituted carbonamide selected from the group consisting of (1) an N-(omega-acetoxyalkyl) carbonamide of the formula: ##STR1## wherein x is 1 to 6, R is alkenyl or alkyl group of 11 to 23 carbon atoms and (2) an N-alkyl omega-acetoxycarbonamide of the formula: ##STR2## wherein y is 1 to 15, R' is alkenyl group of 12 to 24 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Improved asbestos-free fiber reinforced material for use in the manufacture of gaskets, and the like, comprises (a) an elastomeric binder material and (b) a blend of fibrillated, organic, synthetic polymer, organic synthetic polymer staple and organic synthetic, soluble polymer particles so as to enhance the strength of the gaskets, shock mountings, timing belts, sealants, and the like, made from such materials.

Abstract: An aqueous outside release agent for the production of tires and other rubber articles is described, which contains 5 to 35% by wt. diatomaceous earth, 0.5 to 6% by wt. pyrogenic hydrophobic silica, 0.1 to 2% by wt. nonionic surfactant, 0.2 to 3% by wt. of a binder, 0.1 to 3% by wt. dye, 0 to 5% by wt. ethyl alcohol and the remainder water. Preferred binders are styrene-maleic acid or styrene-maleic anhydride copolymers and in particular ammonium salts thereof. Said outside release agent is used in processes for molding and vulcanizing tires and other rubber articles, it being sprayed onto the blank with the aid of air-atomizing guns before molding and vulcanization are carried out. A very good release effect is thereby achieved without vulcanization being impaired. As only very small quantities of outside release agent are needed, cleaning of the press mold and hence interruption of the production process are required very much less frequently than when conventional outside release agents are used.

Abstract: A polypropylene composition containing:(A) 10-95 parts by weight of a crystalline polypropylene,(B) 5-90 parts by weight of an ethylene-propylene copolymer rubber,(C) 1-30 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the mixture of said crystalline polypropylene and ethylene-propylene copolymer rubber, of a hydroxyl group-containing propylene oligomer, andoptionally an inorganic filler in an amount of up to 40 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the mixture of said crystalline polypropylene and ethylene-propylene copolymer rubber and a suitable amount of an additive or auxiliary, has an improved compatibility with paint-coatings, and the shaped article formed from said composition can easily be paint-coated by simply treating it with water or an organic solvent instead of laying a primer layer onto the article before applying a paint thereon.

Abstract: A rubber composition for cleaning a metal mold comprises a rubber, an aminoalcohol, a glycol, an adsorptive, and if desired, an organic silane of the formula, Z.sup.1 -Alk.sup.1 -S.sub.n -Alk.sup.2 -Z.sup.2 where Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 are--Si(R.sup.1) (R.sup.2)(R.sup.3) where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, Alk.sup.1 and Alk.sup.2 are C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 hydrocarbylene, n is 2-6, or an organic peroxide having a predetermined half-life due to decomposition.Metal molds are cleaned by bringing the above-mentioned rubber composition into contact with a surface of a dirtied metal mold and heating.

Abstract: A rubber composition for cleaning a metal mold comprises a rubber, an aminoalcohol, a glycol, an adsorptive, and if desired, an organic silane of the formula, Z.sup.1 --Alk.sup.1 --S.sub.n --Alk.sup.2 --Z.sup.2 where Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 are --Si(R.sup.1) (R.sup.2)(R.sup.3) where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, Alk.sup.1 and Alk.sup.2 are C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 hydrocarbylene, n is 2-6, or an organic peroxide having a predetermined half-life due to decomposition.Metal molds are cleaned by bringing the above-mentioned rubber composition into contact with a surface of a dirtied metal mold and heating.

Abstract: Room temperature vulcanizable platinum group metal catalyzed silicone compositions are provided which utilize an N-heterocyclic adhesion promoter, such as 2,6 bis(trimethoxysilyltrimethyleneoxy)pyridine. Cohesive bonding is effected on various substrates.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion of an acrylic polymer comprising acrylic polymer particles dispersed in an aqueous medium in which aqueous dispersion the acrylic polymer particles are composite particles composed of the core part and skin layer part of acrylic polymers having mutually different glass transition temperatures. The aqueous dispersion is useful for preparation of an aqueous coating composition excellent in normal-temperature and low-temperature resistance to chipping.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition enhanced in melt tension and remarkably improved in blow moldability without a parison being drawing down during blow molding, while being freed from the tendency to gelation at high viscosity, maintaining stable flowability and capable of effectively producing a blow molded article of comparatively large size having uniform thickness and excellent appearance.A resin composition for blow molding prepared by compounding 100 parts by weight of a resin component composed of:(A) 1 to 99 parts by weight of a thermoplastic polyester resin mainly comprising an aromatic dicarboxylic acid or the ester forming derivative thereof and an aliphatic dihydroxy compound having 2 to 8 carbon atoms and(B) 99 to 1 parts by weight of a thermoplastic polyamide resin with(C) 0.2 to 10 parts by weight of a styrenic copolymer comprising 40 to 97% by weight of styrene, 60 to 3% by weight of a glycidyl ester of an .alpha.,.beta.

Abstract: A polyolefin resin composition for a film which consists essentially of a mixture of 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin resin with (a) 0.01-3.0 parts by weight of an antiblocking agent, the surface OH group content of which is 200 .mu.mol/g or less. The resin composition may further contain (b) 0.05-2.0 parts by weight of an antistatic agent consisting of (A) a glycerine fatty acid ester and (B) an alkyldiethanolamide in a weight ratio of A/B of 50/50-95/5 for antistatic film or (c) 0.05-3.0 parts by weight of at least one member selected from the group consisting of polyhydric alcohol fatty acid esters, alkylene oxide adducts of polyhydric alcohol fatty acid esters and higher alcohol-alkylene oxide adducts as an antifogging agent, or (d) 0.01-3.0 parts by weight of a phenol type antioxidant and (e) 0.01-0.2 part by weight of a phosphorous type antioxidant for forming a stabilized film.

Abstract: A platinum catalyst which is prepared by reacting a platinum halide with an organic compound having at least one --C.tbd.C-- group in the presence or absence of a base to form a complex which promotes the addition of silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms to silicon-bonded aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon groups in the presence of no-clean flux.

Abstract: Granite-like plastics useful in all forms of molding and thermoforming are disclosed. The granite-like plastics include a multiplicity of particulates formed of a thermoplastic and thermoset plastic combination which are suspended within a clear or translucent matrix of the same thermoplastic material as the particulates. The particulates are maintained in suspension due to their isopynic density with the matrix. Of particular importance are granite-like acrylics that can be used in place of standard acrylics.

Abstract: A method for improving the printing of polyolefins with water-based inks by incorporating into the polyolefin an effective amount of N-ethanol erucamide or N-ethanol oleamide. Optionally a finely divided inorganic material can be added with the N-ethanol erucamide or N-ethanol oleamide.

Abstract: Scatterable binder in pulverized form, for binding spilled liquids, comprisinga) superabsorbers,b) Kieselguhr, peat, sawdust, wood meal, wood wool, straw, paper fibers, pulp or plastics in fibrous or milled form andc) polyglycol,the content of polyglycol being up to 30% by weight and wherein said scatterable binder is in pulverized form and is a means for binding spilled liquids.

Abstract: Improved asbestos-free fiber reinforced material for use in the manufacture of gaskets, and the like, comprises (a) an elastomeric binder material and (b) microdenier acrylic fibers with a small diameter of up to about 12 microns, and a minimum aspect ratio in the 20-50 range so as to enhance the flexibility and the strength of the gaskets, shock mountings, timing belts, sealants, and the like, made from such materials.

Abstract: A polydimethylsiloxane which has both low reactivity endgroups and high reactivity endgroups. These polydimethylsiloxanes are useful for making sealants with reduced modulus. An example of these polydimethylsiloxanes is one having low reactivity endgroups of the formulaXR.sub.2 SiO--where X is methoxy or methylethylketoximo, and R is methyl or vinyl and high reactivity endgroups having a formulaY.sub.b R.sub.(3-b) SiO--in which b is 2 or 3, R is methyl radical, and each Y is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of a ketoximo group and methoxy.

Abstract: A process for preparing a polyamide composite material comprising (1) contacting a layered silicate having a cation exchange capacity of 50 to 200 milliequivalents/100 g with an organic cation of a lactam which is a swelling agent in a dispersing medium, thereby obtaining a composite having the organic cation of the lactam adsorbed onto the layered silicate, and mixing the composite with a polyamide monomer; or (2) mixing a layered silicate having a cation exchange capacity of 50 to 200 milliequivalents/100 g with a compound which becomes a swelling agent through the action of an acid, a polyamide monomer and acid with pKa value of 0 to 3 in a dispersing medium. The mixture containing the polyamide monomer is polymerized to prepare the polyamide composite material.

Abstract: The present invention is characterized by adding and mixing an organosilicon compound having alkoxy, groups and an ester linkage in the molecule represented by the following formula: ##STR1## in an amount of 1 to 20 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of a trifluoropropylalkylpolysiloxane. Said organosilicon compound has a function as a storage stabilizer as well as a curing agent and, according to the present invention, an RTV fluorosilicone composition that has hitherto been difficult to be applied as an adhesive for electric and electronic parts has been made possible to be used in the particular field.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the preparation of a powdered stabilizer mixture comprising tin stabilizers and adsorbents, which process comprises mixing and heating at least one carboxylic acid or a carboxylic anhydride, at least one organotin oxide and at least one, preferably mineral, adsorbent.

Abstract: A method for improving the printing of polyolefins with water-based inks by incorporating into the polyolefin an effective amount of N-ethanol erucamide or N-ethanol oleamide. Optionally a finely divided inorganic material can be added with the N-ethanol erucamide or N-ethanol oleamide.

Abstract: A vibration damping sheet comprises two sheets of metal and an intermediate layer inserted between the two sheets of metal. The intermediate layer comprises a rubber composition comprising a butyl rubber, polyoctenylene and a copolymer of an olefin and an epoxy-containing acrylic ester.

Abstract: This invention relates to a sealing composition for a mineral insulated electric cable termination. The sealing composition includes an inert filler such as silica flour, a low vapor pressure organic material such as a polyphenyl ether and an aerosil. This composition has improved slump resistance at high temperatures with little run out and no tendency to crack at 250.degree. C.