Abstract: A bioadhesive composition for use as a skin adhesive, the composition formed by polymerizing with cross-linking and/or entanglement an aqueous reaction mixture comprising effective amounts of at least one monomer dissolved or suspended therein and capable of forming a hydrogel on polymerization, optionally at least one cross-linking agent for the monomer, and water, said composition having an elastic modulus (G′) and a viscous modulus (G″), wherein the degree of polymerization and/or the degree of cross-linking and/or entanglement are selected to control the skin adhesion properties of the bioadhesive composition having regard to the rate of change of tan delta (G″÷G″) against frequency in a diagnostic portion of the frequency range 0.01 to 300 rad/s, typically the lower end of the said frequency range below about 100 rad/s.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adhesive composition for use in bonding a polymeric fitting to an olefin-containing component of an article used in medical applications. The adhesive composition according to the invention includes an adhesive polymer system dissolved in a solvent system. The solvent system includes an organic solvent having a solubility parameter within the range of from about 7.5 to about 10 (cal/cm3)1/2. Subsequent to forming a bond between the polymeric fitting and the olefin-containing component, the adhesive composition can meet the requirements for USP Class VI materials. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the adhesive composition includes a low shear mixture of an adhesive polymer system including an atactic polypropylene and a low density polyethylene that is dissolved in a solvent system including a blend of d-limonene and a ketone selected from the group consisting of 4-heptanone and cyclohexanone.

Abstract: Novel gelatinous compositions and articles are formed from an intimate melt blend admixture of one or more of a selected block SEEPS copolymers in combination with one or more polymers of poly(styrene-butadiene-styrene), poly(styrene-butadiene)n, poly(styrene-isoprene-styrene), poly(styrene-isoprene)n, poly(styrene-ethylene-propylene), poly(styrene-ethylene-propylene-styrene)n, poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene)n, poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene), poly(styrene-ethylene-propylene)n, poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene)n, polystyrene, polybutylene, poly(ethylene-propylene), poly(ethylene-butylene), polypropylene, and polyethylene, and a plasticizing oil.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a rubber composition for a conveyor belt comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of an ethylene/&agr;-olefin containing 3 to 20 carbon atoms/non-conjugated polyene copolymer rubber containing a diene unit derived from special non-conjugated dienes, (B) 0.5 to 15 parts by weight of an organic peroxide, (C) 30 to 80 parts by weight of a carbon black and (D) 5 to 25 parts by weight of a softening agent. This rubber composition provides excellent mechanical strength, heat resistance (including heat aging resistance), abrasion resistance and roll processability. It is especially preferred to convey a sintered product, a coke, a cement, clinker and quicklime.

Abstract: A soft polymer gel composition includes a copolymer with at least two different blocks selected from vinyl-substituted aromatic hydrocarbons and conjugated dienes and a polymer comprising a polymeric ether resin. The polymer gel is extended by a synthetic oil. It can be prepared by simple mixing of the three components.

Abstract: A multilayer PSA construction includes a facestock, a hazy, first adhesive layer adjacent the facestock, and a PSA layer adjacent the first adhesive layer, and is protected until use by a release liner. The first adhesive layer includes an immiscible blend of a first elastomer having a first glass transition temperature and forming a continuous phase, and a second elastomer forming a discontinuous phase. The second elastomer has a glass transition temperature greater than the first glass transition temperature. The first adhesive layer also contains a tackifying component, which is preferentially soluble in the discontinuous phase. The PSA layer has a composition different from the first adhesive layer and is formed of at least one tackified elastomer that provides a measurable third maximum glass transition temperature, which is less than the second glass transition temperature. The multilayer PSA construction exhibits reduced migration of tackifiers and plasticizers over time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric resins that have been impregnated with insect repellents and methods for making same. In particular, the insect repellents contain citronella oil and d-limonene. Additionally, the present invention relates to products formed from insect repellent impregnated polymeric resins and methods for making same. Preferred products such as, for example, plastic tablecloths, plastic garbage receptacles and plastic garbage/lawn bags are described.

Abstract: This invention relates to a solvent based adhesive composition including a major amount of a solvent system and a minor amount of an adhesive polymer system. The solvent system preferably includes a terpene and an aldehyde, ketone, or an aromatic solvent. The adhesive polymer system preferably includes one or a blend of polymers that dissolve, at least in part, in the solvent solution. The components of the solvent adhesive are compatible in that they do not separate upon standing. The solvent based adhesive composition provides good adhesion between polymer articles such as, for example, polyolefin and acrylic films, as well as good adhesion between polymeric articles and wood or metal substrates.

Abstract: A freeze-resistant fluid composition has the capacity to deform in response to continuously applied pressure and has the ability to maintain its shape and position in the absence of continuously applied pressure. The composition contains a freeze point depressant effective to make the composition resistant to freezing as measured by a penetrometer measurement of at least 13 millimeters at 25° F. (−4° C.). In another embodiment, the composition comprises a fluid mixture of a relatively saturated oil, a relatively unsaturated oil, a block copolymer, and a freeze point depressant. In another embodiment, the composition comprises a fluid mixture of 20%-70% of a relatively saturated oil, 20%-70% of a relatively unsaturated oil, and 0.3%/-10% of a block copolymer.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive material comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer comprising 100 parts by weight of natural rubber and 10 to 120 parts by weight of styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer (SIS) having a radiate configuration with a styrene content of 10 to 45% by weight. Preferably, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is free of metals or metal compounds. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer may contain 5 to 150 parts by weight of a tackifier having an acid value of 1.5 or more. The pressure-sensitive adhesive material includes (A) a backing-less tape having a release liner having on one surface thereof the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and (B) a double-coated tape having a backing having respective pressure-sensitive adhesive layers on surfaces thereof, at least one of which is constituted by the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of the above-described type.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricant-feeding material which can be used at a temperature as high as from 100° C. to 120° C., exhibits an excellent mechanical strength and stably maintains a lubricating oil having a high polarity such as ester oil and polyphenylether oil, which have excellent lubricating properties or heat resistance, or a grease comprising such a lubricating oil as a base oil in a large amount. The lubricant-feeding material comprises a polyester elastomer comprising a hard component made of a first polyester and a soft component made of a second polyester or polyether solidified containing a lubricating oil compatible with the polyester elastomer or a grease comprising the lubricating oil as a base oil, the lubricating oil oozing from the surface of the polyester elastomer.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyisocyanates and/or polyisocyanate-reactive materials containing at least some d-limonene. The invention further relates to emulsifiable polyisocyanates containing at least some d-limonene. The polyisocyanates and/or polyisocyanate-reactive materials containing d-limonene can be used as a coating material. The obtained coating material comprises a polyisocyanate-derived polymer containing d-limonene.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive hot-melt adhesive composition characterized in that it includes a) at least one ethylene-alkyl acrylate copolymer, b) a tackifying resin and c) optionally a diluent and/or a stabilizer and/or a wax. Such a composition may be employed advantageously in the field of hygiene, especially for the adhesive bonding of disposable nappies and of catamenial liners.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprises, as a softener, a polymer obtained by cationic polymerization using a Lewis acid catalyst as an initiator. The polymer may be substantially a homopolymer of isobutylene, or substantially a copolymer of isobutylene and an aromatic vinyl compound. The homopolymer of isobutylene may be copolymerized with a conjugated diene monomer. The aromatic vinyl compound in the polymer may be styrene. In accordance with the present invention, a rubber composition exhibiting an excellent high hysteresis loss property without adverse effects on fracture properties can be provided. A pneumatic tire exhibiting excellent gripping ability can be provided by using the rubber composition in a tread.

Abstract: A multilayer PSA construction includes a facestock, a hazy, first adhesive layer adjacent the facestock, and a PSA layer adjacent the first adhesive layer, and is protected until use by a release liner. The first adhesive layer includes an immiscible blend of a first elastomer having a first glass transition temperature and forming a continuous phase, and a second elastomer forming a discontinuous phase. The second elastomer has a glass transition temperature greater than the first glass transition temperature. The first adhesive layer also contains a tackifying component, which is preferentially soluble in the discontinuous phase. The PSA layer has a composition different from the first adhesive layer and is formed of at least one tackified elastomer that provides a measurable third maximum glass transition temperature, which is less than the second glass transition temperature. The multilayer PSA construction exhibits reduced migration of tackifiers and plasticizers over time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame retardant composition comprising (A) a polymer which includes a copolymer of ethylene and at least one other comonomer including a vinyl unsaturated polybishydrocarbylsiloxane; and (B) an inorganic filler comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of oxides, hydroxides and carbonates of aluminium, magnesium, calcium and barium. It also relates to a cable or wire comprising such a composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive compositions, that exhibit excellent adhesion properties and improved thermal stability, said compositions comprising:a) 1 to 30 parts of styrene-butadiene-styrene triblock copolymer;b) 1 to 30 parts of styrene-isoprene-styrene triblock copolymer;c) 5 to 50 parts of a tackifier compatible with the butadiene and isoprene midblocks, but not compatible with the styrene end blocks;d) 5 to 70 parts of a tackifier compatible with the butadiene and isoprene midblocks, and the styrene end blocks;e) 5 to 30 parts of a tackifier compatible with the styrene end blocks, but not compatible with the butadiene and isoprene midblocks;f) 5 to 30 parts oil; andg) 0 to 5 parts wax.

Abstract: The present invention provides for methods and compositions for removing stickies and pitch from papermaking fiber by first chemically treating the papermaking fiber with a composition of at least two of an oil-soluble or water-dispersible hydrophobic polymer, an oil soluble or water-dispersible surfactant having an HLB of about 1 to about 10, a tackifier, and an oil soluble or water-dispersible solvent then mechanically separating the agglomerated stickies and pitch from the papermaking fiber.

Abstract: Propylene resin composition containing propylene-.alpha.-olefin random copolymer, nucleating agent and spherical magnesium silicate particles. Stretched films.

Abstract: High durometer, polymeric roofing shingles with varying colors and shades of color may be prepared from a composition of matter comprising 100 parts by weight of a ethylene-propylene-diene (EPDM) terpolymer; from 25 to about 400 parts by weight of at least one non-combustible filler per 100 parts of ethylene-propylene-diene (EPDM) terpolymer; from 0 to about 125 parts by weight of at least one combustible filler, per 100 parts of ethylene-propylene-diene (EPDM) terpolymer; from 0 to about 135 parts by weight of a thermoplastic modifying polymer; from 0 to about 10 parts by weight of reinforcing fibers, per 100 parts of ethylene-propylene-diene (EPDM) terpolymer; from about 20 to about 75 parts by weight of a processing oil per 100 parts of ethylene-propylene-diene (EPDM) terpolymer; and from about 1 to about 6 parts by weight of a sulfur cure package having at least two curing accelerators.

Abstract: An ethylene-polymer-based composition obtained by mixing, in the melt: 100 parts by weight of an ethylene polymer withfrom 0.0005 to 0.1 part by weight of a compound (a) with the ability to generate free radicals andfrom 0.0005 to 0.1 part by weight of coagent (b) chosen from among the C.sub.3 to C.sub.12 alkenes and the C.sub.5 to C.sub.16 alkadienes.This composition has clearly improved melt strength. It is very suitable for extrusion and rotational molding and in particular for the extrusion of tubes intended for conveying fluids under pressure. The invention also relates to a process for obtaining the composition and using it for the manufacture of shaped articles, and to shaped articles.

Abstract: Disclosed are hot-melt adhesive compositions suitable for the manufacture of soft goods. They have a melt viscosity of 60,000 mPa.s or less at a temperature of 120.degree. C. and include: (a) 50 to 150 parts by weight of a styrenic block copolymer or mixtures and/or modified and/or hydrogenated derivatives thereof; (b) 20 to 450 parts by weight of a tackifying resin which, when incorporated into a reference composition, leads to the following properties:a tan .delta. value of 3.5 or less, wherein tan .delta. is defined as the ratio between the loss modulus and the storage modulus of said composition andan elastic retention on spandex fibers (300%) or natural latex rubber (200%) after 4 h at 40.degree. C. of 70% or more; anda crossover temperature of 95.degree. C. or less.Further disclosed are novel partially hydrogenated hydrocarbon resins which are useful as tackifying resins and have the following properties: (a) a R&B softening point (R&B) of 50.degree. C. to 150.degree. C.

Abstract: The mechanical properties of addition-crosslinked silicone rubber are improved when the silicone rubber is brought into contact with a compound (A) having at least one aliphatically unsaturated multiple bond. In particular, the compression set is lowered.

Abstract: The present invention provides for methods and compositions for removing stickies and pitch from papermaking fiber by first chemically treating the papermaking fiber with a composition of at least two of an oil-soluble or water-dispersible hydrophobic polymer, an oil soluble or water-dispersible surfactant having an HLB of about 1 to about 10, a tackifier, and an oil soluble or water-dispersible solvent then mechanically separating the agglomerated stickies and pitch from the papermaking fiber.

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 pressure sensitive adhesive of a mutually immiscible first elastomer (styrene-butadiene block copolymer) exhibiting a first glass transition temperature and a second elastomer (e.g., a styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer) exhibiting a second glass transition temperature greater than the first is tackified by a tackifying system comprising tackifier preferentially miscible with the second elastomer to provide a dynamic mechanical spectrum plot of tangent delta versus temperature in .degree.C. showing two separate and distinct glass transition temperature peaks. The mixture exhibits excellent processability and ambient and low temperature adhesive properties.

Abstract: The invention provides for a thermoset or thermoplastic gel composition containing a polymer with anhydride groups along the polymer backbone at least at outset of the fabrication process and an extender fluid, optionally including thermally conductive fillers. The gel compositions are useful for sealing wires, vibration dampening, sporting goods, and toys.

Abstract: A stable liquid suspension composition comprising a liquid carrier, a solid fatty acid or a salt thereof, and a solid particulate is disclosed wherein said liquid carrier is selected from the group consisting of oils, olefins, terpenes, glycols, esters, ethers, alcohols, and combinations of any two or more thereof and said liquid carrier, solid fatty acid or salt thereof, and solid particulate are each present in said composition in a stabilizing amount sufficient to produce a stable liquid suspension. Also disclosed is a stable liquid composition comprising a liquid carrier, an oil-soluble polymer, and a solid particulate wherein said liquid carrier is selected from the group consisting of liquid alkenes, terpenes, esters, and combinations of any two or more thereof and said liquid carrier, oil-soluble polymer, and solid particulate are each present in said composition in a stabilizing amount sufficient to effect the formation of a stable liquid suspension.

Abstract: A removable coating composition comprises oxidized polyethylene wax, paraffin wax, and acrylic copolymer. A process of protecting surfaces comprises applying the coating composition in an aqueous emulsion to a surface and drying. The resulting coated surface is protected such that when graffiti is applied to the coated surface, the graffiti and coating are easily removed with hot water or steam.

Abstract: Polyurethane/urea elastomers having an isocyanate equivalent index below 100, preferably from about 15 to about 80; containing an effective amount of polyisocyanate component, and an effective amount of an isocyanate reactive component comprising at least one polyamine and at least one polyol, wherein said elastomer contains from about 1 to about 199 equivalent percent amine per isocyanate equivalent.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for manufacturing surfactants for hydrocarbon by modifying the paper making black liquor resin using modifying agents. The process is to react or combine an alkaline aqueous solution, chemical substances such as olefin, aromatic hydrocarbon, and fatty acids, amino acids, phospholipids as well as one or more of the surfactants for petroleum recovery with 20%-80% of the paper making black liquor resin, the reaction lasting for 1-3 hours at the temperature of 80.degree.-100.degree. C. and ordinary pressure, the pH value of the reaction mixture being kept at 10-12. The surfactant prepared by this method can be effectively used in the recovery of thick oil, asphalt emulsification for road pavement and the oil driving in tertiary recovery oil drainage in petroleum recovery. It has remarkable viscosity reducing effect on petroleum, its emulsification ability being strong, its viscosity reducing rate for 3.0.times.10.sup.5 -5.0.times.10.sup.

Abstract: A carton, case or tray formed utilizing a hot melt adhesive composition said adhesive consisting essentially of a) 10 to 60% by weight of at least one ethylene n-butyl acrylate copolymer containing 25 to 45% by weight n-butyl acrylate and having a melt index of at least about 850; b) 20 to 60% of a rosin ester tackifying resin; c) 10 to 50% by weight of a microcrystalline or paraffin wax having a melting point of 150.degree. to 200.degree. F.; d) 1 to 20% by weight of a polymeric additive selected from the group consisting of ethylene vinyl acetate containing 10 to 40% by weight vinyl acetate, ethylene methyl acrylate polymers containing 10 to 28% methyl acrylate, ethylene acrylic acid copolymers having an acid number of 25 to 150, polyethylene, polypropylene, poly-(butene-1-co-ethylene), and lower melt index ethylene n-butyl acrylate copolymers; and e) 0 to 1.5% stabilizer, said adhesive characterized by a viscosity of less than 3000 cps at 135.degree. C., fiber tearing bonds from within the range of -35.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive of a mutually immiscible first elastomer (styrene-butadiene block copolymer) exhibiting a first glass transition temperature and a second elastomer (e.g., a styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer) exhibiting a second glass transition temperature greater than the first is tackified by a tackifying system comprising tackifier preferentialIy miscible with the second elastomer to provide a dynamic mechanical spectrum plot of tangent delta versus temperature in .degree.C. showing two separate and distinct glass transition temperature peaks. The mixture exhibits excellent processability and ambient and low temperature adhesive properties.

Abstract: Paint formulations comprising at least one long oil alkyd resin and a solvent comprising one or more linear alkanes having a boiling range between 160.degree. and 250.degree. C., preferably between 170.degree. and 200.degree. C.

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 novel polyphenylene resin is formed by the polycyclotrimerization of vinylethynylbenzene, diethynylbenzene and phenylacetylene. Polymerization is carried out under conditions which result in the retention of unreacted vinyl groups from the vinylethynylbenzene component, which are then susceptible to crosslinking. The polymer is useful in the formation of high-performance carbon--carbon composites, producing an unusually high char yield with advantageous handling and processing characteristics.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesive resin composition comprising an ethylene polymer having a melting point of 70 to 132.degree. C., a density of 0.88 to 0.94% g/cm.sup.3 and a melt flow rate (MFR) of 0.05 to 50 g/10 min. and/or a modified product thereof with an unsaturated carboxylic acid or its derivative (component A); a tackifier (component B); and a block copolymer containing at least one polymer block mainly composed of a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon and at least one polymer block mainly composed of a conjugated diene or a hydrogenated product thereof (component C). This composition is useful as an adhesives showing excellent adhesion over a wide temperature range as well as processability by film molding, sheet molding, blow molding, etc. It is available for laminates comprising various kinds of resins such as polyolefins, styrenic resins, polyesters, acrylic resins and polyamides.

Abstract: A novel resin is formed by the copolymerization of vinylethynylbenzene and diethynylbenzene. Polymerization is carried out under conditions which result in the retention of both unreacted vinyl groups from the vinylethynylbenzene component and unreacted ethynyl groups from the diethynyl component, both of which are then susceptible to crosslinking. The polymer is useful in the formation of high-performance carbon-carbon composites, producing an unusually high char yield with advantageous handling and processing characteristics.

Abstract: Disclosed is a substitute ground surface material comprising a granular component comprising sand and at least one of clay or silt, wherein the granular component is treated with a binder comprising an interpolymer dissolved or dispersed in a non or low aromatic oil and wherein the binder is generally fluid at the treating conditions. In a process for treating existing dirt tracks or existing synthetic tracks, an aqueous emulsion of the interpolymer/oil bind is sprayed on the existing dirt track to form the substitute ground surface in-situ.

Abstract: A thermoplastic hot-melt adhesive based on a polymer blend of polyolefins is disclosed. An oligomer of an alpha-olefin with at least eight carbon atoms in the monomer and a molecular weight of the oligomer of up to 5,000, as well as other known additives, are added to the known mixture of a substantially amorphous poly-alpha-olefin and of a substantially crystalline poly-alpha-olefin. The impact strength, the viscosity and the flexibility at low temperatures are above all improved in this manner. These hot-melt adhesives are therefore suitable above all for gluing non-polar plastics in the automobile and electric industry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to precursor coating compositions which are particularly suitable for being admixed with at least one supercritical fluid used as a viscosity reduction diluent and then spraying this resultant liquid mixture of supercritical fluid and precursor coating composition onto a substrate to be coated.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a dry-to-touch coating having corrosion resistance and torque is provided. The process comprises the steps of adding PTFE to an oil, with the oil containing a amine soap, thoroughly mixing the PTFE into the oil, forming a homogenous dispersion of the PTFE in the oil, mixing a resin forming paint component, adding water to the mixed paint component, mixing the resin forming paint component and water with the oil, and adjusting the pH. The resin forming paint component comprises in the range of 40% to 70% of the coating, the water comprises in the range of 5% to 10% of the coating, and the oil and PTFE blend comprises in the range of 10% to 30% of the coating. Additionally, the PTFE when added to the oil preferably comprises in the range of 10% to 30% by weight. The process further involves the exposure of the resin, water, and oil mixture to a temperature of between 175.degree. to 250.degree. F. until it is dry-to-touch.

Abstract: Polycarbonate resin compositions methods for their preparation are disclosed. The disclosed compositions are comprised of polycarbonate resins and .alpha.-olefin oligomers and exhibit good mold release and thermal stability while experiencing little discoloration or molecular weight reduction during molding.

Abstract: Hot melt packaging adhesive compositions consisting essentially of 20 to 50% by weight of an ethylene n-butyl acrylate copolymer containing 25-45% by weight, preferably 30 to 40% n-butyl acrylate and having a melt index of at least 10; 30 to 60% of an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon resin or hydrogenated derivative thereof or a hydrogenated aromatic hydrocarbon resin; and 10 to 30% by weight of a high melting synthetic wax provide adhesives characterized by an excellent balance of high and low temperature performance without sacrifice to machinability or thermal stability. Further, the adhesive is characterized by a low density and consequently is readily filterable in recycling systems.

Abstract: Acrylic copolymer PSA compositions having enhanced peel strength without substantially decreasing shear properties have been formulated by homogeneously incorporating the tackifying resin into the polymer matrix. The tackifying resin is dissolved into a solution of alkyl (meth) acrylate and (meth) acrylic acid monomers prior to polymerization. To enhance the molecular weight of the resultant PSA, the monomer/tackifier solution is emulsion polymerized in the absence of chain transfer agents, such as antioxidant additives typically found in commercially available tackifiers, and allylic hydrogen present in many unsuitable tackifiers.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive of a mutually immiscible first elastomer (styrene-butadiene block copolymer) exhibiting a first glass transition temperature and a second elastomer (e.g., a styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer) exhibiting a second glass transition temperature greater than the first is tackified by a tackifying system comprising tackifier preferentially miscible with the second elastomer to provide a dynamic mechanical spectrum plot of tangent delta versus temperature in .degree.C. showing two separate and distinct glass transition temperature peaks. The mixture exhibits excellent processability and ambient and low temperature adhesive properties.

Abstract: Emulsifiable linear polyethylene compositions which exhibit good hardness and color characteristics can be obtained by oxidizing a blend of about 90 to 60% by weight of either linear low density polyethylene or high density polyethylene and about 10 to 40% by weight paraffin wax to an acid number of 12 to 30 mg KOH/g. The water emulsions obtained from the emulsifiable polyethylene compositions are useful as textile lubricants and fruit coatings.

Abstract: Acrylic copolymer compositions which contain a tackifying hydrocarbon resin and a polyfunctional crosslinking monomer and the use of such composition in pressure-sensitive adhesives are described. The tackifying hydrocarbon resin is dissolved, as is the polyfunctional monomer, in a solution of alkyl(meth)acrylate and (meth) acrylic acid monomers and is present during the polymerization of the monomers to form a tackified acrylic copolymer.

Abstract: A description is given of a molding compound made of elastomeric polyolefin rubbers, polyethylene and/or ethylene copolymers and additives, said compound comprising per 100 parts of polyolefin rubber, 25 to 100 parts by weight of polyethylene and/or ethylene copolymers having a MFI (190/2,16) of less than 0.1 [g/10 min], and between 16 and 28 parts by weight of a mineral oil. Also described is an elastic sealing strip, more particularly a roof sealing strip, made from the said molding compound by calendering or extruding.

Abstract: Acrylic copolymer PSA compositions having enhanced peel strength without substantially decreasing shear properties have been formulated by homogeneously incorporating the tackifying resin into the polymer matrix. The tackifying resin is dissolved into a solution of alkyl (meth) acrylate and (meth) acrylic acid monomers prior to polymerization. To enhance the molecular weight of the resultant PSA, the monomer/tackifier solution is emulsion polymerized in the absence of chain transfer agents, such as antioxidant additives typically found in commercially available tackifiers, and allylic hydrogen present in many unsuitable tackifiers.