Abstract: A moldable composition which comprises a novel random bromostyrene-containing copolymer and a flame-retardant synergist is disclosed. The molded composition exhibits at least a 94V-1 classification when tested in accordance with Underwriters' Laboratories Inc. Test Method UL94.

Abstract: A method for controlling the viscosity of organic liquids, said organic liquid having a solubility parameter of from about 6 to about 10.5, which comprises incorporating in said organic liquid a minor amount of a polymer complex, said complex being comprised of polymer A, containing neutralized sulfonate groups and polymer B, containing basic nitrogen groups, both functional groups being presented at a level of from about 4 to 500 meq. per 100 g. of polymer, wherein polymer B has the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is H or an alkyl group having about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 is an alkyl group having about 1 to about 18 carbon atoms, x is about 50.0 to 99.8 weight percent and x is about 0.2 to about 50.0 weight percent.

Abstract: A moldable composition which comprises a novel random bromostyrene-containing copolymer and a flame-retardant synergist is disclosed. The molded composition exhibits at least a 94V-1 classification when tested in accordance with Underwriters' Laboratories Inc. Test Method UL94.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a reactive polymer, which comprises causing (A) a polymer containing a free carboxylic group in an acid equivalent in the range of 0.01 to 5 milliequivalent/g and (B) an unsaturated aziridine compound possessing one aziridinyl group and at least one radically polymerizable unsaturated group in the molecular unit thereof to react with each other in proportions such that the amount of said unsaturated aziridine compound falls in the range of 0.05 to 1.2 mole per 1.0 mole of said free carboxylic group of said polymer at a temperature in the range of 40.degree. to 150.degree. C., and the reactive polymer obtained by such method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the use of drag reduction agents, which are polymer complexes of a cationic polymer and an anionic polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the viscosification of an aqueous liquid which includes the steps of forming two solvent systems of an organic liquid or oil and a polar cosolvent, the polar cosolvent being less than about 15 weight percent of the solvent systems, a viscosity of both solvent systems being less than about 1,000 cps; dissolving an anionic polymer such as neutralized sulfonated polymer (water insoluble) in one of the solvent systems to form a first solution, and dissolving a cationic polymer such as a copolymer of vinyl pyridine, a concentration of the neutralized sulfonated polymer in the first solution being about 0.2 to about 10 weight percent, a concentration of the copolymer or vinyl pyridine in the second solution being about 0.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive having non-ghosting characteristic comprising a latex of polymers having pendent oxazoline groups, coreactive groups and a tackifier. The latex comprises discrete polymer particles having both pendent oxazoline and coreactive groups or a blend of discrete polymer particles one portion of which has pendent oxazoline groups and the other portion of which has pendent coreactive groups. The oxazoline group is preferably 2-isopropenyl-2-oxazoline and the coreactive group is a carboxyl, sulfonic acid, anhydride, phenolic, hydroxyl, amide or amine group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a family of novel and efficient drag reduction agents for a variety of organic solutions which comprise a family of polymeric complexes (i.e., polyampholytes) which are terpolymers of styrene/metal styrene sulfonate/n-vinylpyridine (NVP).The metal styrene sulfonate is an anionic monomer, while n-vinylpyridine is a base which becomes chemically coordinated to the metal ion. These styrene-based polyampholytes have approximately 1 to about 50 mole percent of the NVP moiety present within the macromolecular structure. These groups are not necessarily present in an equimolar charge ratio. The excess NVP allows for facile dispensability or solubility of the polyampholytes into the organic liquid.

Abstract: A suspension of an aqueous solution of a water-soluble polymer in an organic liquid forming a continuous organic phase, said suspension containing, as an emulsifier, a mixture of two copolymers which are similar but differ in their content of basic nitrogen by 0.1 to 1.5 percentage points.

Abstract: The invention provides a formulation of a vinyl chloride resin-based composition suitable for preparing floppy disc jackets having high heat resistance with a Clash-Berg temperature of 75.degree. C. or higher comprising, as the essential components, (A) a copolymer of viny chloride with a N-substituted maleimide as the comonomer, optionally in combination with a homopolymeric polyvinyl chloride resin, (B) an impact-strength improving agent which is preferably a vulcanizable synthetic rubber and (C) carbon black.

Abstract: A moldable composition which comprises a novel random N-(brominated or chlorinated phenyl) maleimide-containing copolymer, a thermoplastic resin, preferably, polycarbonate and a flame retardant synergist is disclosed. The molded composition exhibits at least a 94 V-1 classification when tested in accordance with Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Test Method UL94.

Abstract: A composition comprising interacting a blend of a neutralized sulfonated polymer containing from about 4 meq. of metal sulfonate per 100 g. of polymer up to 200 meq. per 100 g. of polymer, said sulfonate polymer being at least 95% neutralized, complexed with a second polymer containing basic nitrogen atoms incorporated, pyridine copolymerized or grafted thereon, said polymer containing basic nitrogen from about 4 meq. up to 500 meq. per 100 g. of polymer, wherein the molar ratio of metal sulfonate groups to that of basic nitrogen atoms varies from about 0.03 to about 30; wherein said polymer containing basic nitrogen groups have the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an alkyl group having about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 is an alkyl group having about 1 to about 18 carbon atoms, x is about 50 to about 99.8 wt. %, and y is about 0.2 to about 50 wt. %.

Abstract: An ethylene copolymer comprising ethylene and a compound of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R.sup.2 represents a methyl group or an ethyl group, the content of the compound of formula (I) being from 0.005 to less than 10 mole %, and the copolymer being a random copolymer prepared by radical polymerization of ethylene and the compound of formula (I).

Abstract: A moldable composition which comprises a novel random N-(brominated or chlorinated phenyl) maleimide-containing copolymer, a thermoplastic resin, preferably, polycarbonate and a flame retardant synergist is disclosed. The molded composition exhibits at least a 94 V-1 classification when tested in accordance with Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Test Method UL94.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the viscosification of an organic liquid which comprises the steps of forming a first solution of a polymer containing carboxylic acid side groups dissolved in the organic liquid; forming a second solution of a basic polymer in the organic liquid and mixing the first and the second solutions together to form an interpolymer complex of the acid containing and basic polymers in the organic liquid, wherein the organic liquid containing the interpolymer complex has improved viscosification properties. This solution possesses higher viscosity than the mean of the separate viscosities of the starting solutions at relatively low solids content. Moreover, these interpolymer complexes, in hydrocarbon solutions, can be formulated to exhibit shear thickening at increased shear rates. This property is useful in such technological applications as antimisting of the solvent.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions are described which comprise a mixture of(A) at least one oil-soluble polymer which is a homopolymer of a non-aromatic monoolefin or a copolymer of said non-aromatic monoolefin with an aromatic monoolefin, and(B-1) at least one nitrogen-containing ester of a carboxy-containing interpolymer, and/or(B-2) at least one oil-soluble acrylate polymerization product of at least one acrylate ester, or a mixture of one or more of (B-1) and (B-2). The polymeric compositions of the invention also may contain(C) an effective amount of at least one viscosity-reducing liquid organic diluent such as a naphthenic oil or an alkylated aromatic material.

Abstract: A glass fiber-reinforced heat resistant resin composition which comprises:from 5 to 90% by weight of a pelletized polymer (A) obtained by suspension-polymerizing a vinyl aromatic monomer optionally together with an unsaturated nitrile monomer and a vinyl monomer copolymerizable therewith, in the presence of chopped glass fiber strands, and comprising from 50 to 90% by weight of the chopped glass fiber strands and from 50 to 10% by weight of a resin component consisting essentially of from 40 to 100% of residues of the vinyl aromatic monomer, from 0 to 60% of residues of the unsaturated nitrile monomer and from 0 to 30% of residues of the copolymerizable vinyl monomer;from 95 to 10% by weight of a polymer (B) comprising from 10 to 50% of residues of a maleimide monomer, from 90 to 50% of residues of a vinyl aromatic monomer, from 0 to 10% of residues of maleic anhydride and from 0 to 30% of residues of a vinyl monomer copolymerizable therewith.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous solutions having dilatant properties in which the aqueous solution contains a polymer complex which is a water soluble polymer backbone containing an anionic comonomer and a copolymer of a water soluble polymer backbone containing a cationic comonomer.

Abstract: A medium for electrophoresis in the form of an aqueous gel comprising an acrylamide copolymer having at least one specifically selected repeating unit; and a compound containing at least one carbamoyl group such as urea or formamide which serves as modifier.

Abstract: A process for fracturing a subterranean formation surrounding a gas or oil well which comprises injecting said subterranean formation under hydraulic pressure with a fluid comprising about 0.1 to about 75 percent of an interpolymer complex dissolved in a solvent system of a nonpolar organic liquid and a polar cosolvent (as desired), said polymer complex comprises the interaction product of a sulfonated polymer and an amine containing polymer, wherein the sulfonate content of the sulfonated polymer is about 4 meq. per 100 gram of polymer to about 200 meq. per 100 gram of polymer and the basic nitrogen content of the amine containing polymer is about 4 meq. per 100 gram of polymer to about 500 meq. per 100 gram of polymer, and by the addition of polar cosolvent to such solution of polymer complex modifying its rheological properties over a wide range and their subsequent use as fracturing fluids.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermoplastic and/or elastomer blend compositions having a viscosity at 200.degree. C., at 0.73 sec.sup.-1 of about 5000 to about 5.times.10.sup.6 poises, wherein the compositions used for elastomeric articles which include a polymer complex of a neutralized sulfonated polymer and a polymer containing basic nitrogen atoms can also include about 25 to about 150 parts by weight of a nonpolar process oil per 100 parts of the polymer complex and about 50 to 300 parts by weight of a filler per 100 parts of the polymer complex. These blend compositions can be processed on conventional plastic fabrication equipment into polymeric articles having excellent physical properties.

Abstract: Shelf-stable, one-package aqueous latices, which are curable with or without the application of heat, consist essentially of an alkaline-curable, self-crosslinking emulsion polymer, selected organic metal salts, and water. The alkali, alkaline earth, or heavy metal salts of C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 organic acids (e.g., sodium acetate) are post-added to th polymer emulsion or present during the polymerization. The polymer typically comprises about 90-99.9% by weight of one or more vinyl polymerizable monomers (e.g., acrylates, vinyl esters, and ethylene) and 0.1-10% by weight of a polymerizable non-ionic or cationic self-crosslinking monomer containing halohydrin groups (e.g., 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl (meth)acrylate or the reaction product of epichlorohydrin and N,N-dimethylaminopropyl methacrylamide or methacrylate).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to water-soluble film comprising:______________________________________ Component % By Weight ______________________________________ Polyvinyl Alcohol 40-75 Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone 7.5-43 Ethoxylated Alkyphenol 7-20 Polyhydric Alcohol 7-20 ______________________________________The cold water-soluble packaging films formed from the compositions of this invention are useful for packaging of agricultural chemicals which are in granule or dust form. By containing such water dispersable granule or dust agricultural chemicals in water-soluble bag films of this invention, one is able to avoid the problem of dust which may be irritating and/or toxic to the user. Specific examples of agricultural chemicals which are usually packaged in pre-measured portions in the water-soluble films of the present invention are insecticides, herbicides, nematocides, fungicides, plant growth regulants and herbicidal antidotes.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a method for thickening aqueous systems in the acid range at a pH below 7 by the addition of an aqueous dispersion of a synthetic polymer having a molecular weight of at least 500,000, and which is water soluble or at least colloidally dispersible at a pH below 7, said polymer comprising (A) 5-100 percent by weight of at least one monomer having at least one basic nitrogen atom (B) 0-95 percent by weight of at least one monomer which has at most limited solubility in water, and (C) 0-30 percent by weight of at least one further non-basic, water soluble comonomer.

Abstract: A process for forming a thickened fluid having a viscosity of at least about 50 cps which includes the steps of:(a) forming two solvent systems one of an organic liquid and the other of said organic liquid and a polar cosolvent, said polar cosolvent being less than about 15 weight percent of each said solvent system, a viscosity of each said solvent system being less than about 100 cps;(b) dissolving a water insoluble sulfonated elastomeric polymer in said first solvent system to form a first solution, a concentration of said sulfonated polymer in said first solution being about 0.02 to about 10 weight percent, a viscosity of said first solution being less than about 2000 cps;(c) dissolving an elastomeric polymer in said second solvent system of said organic liquid to form a second solution, a concentration of said elastomeric polymer in said second solution being about 0.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprising (1) acrylic-type ester-acrylonitrile copolymers and (2) polymeric polyamines; and to such compositions in combination with organic liquids such as hydrocarbon fluids in which such compositions are effective as antistatic agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous solutions having dilatant properties in which the aqueous solution contains a polymer complex which is a water soluble polymer backbone containing an anionic comonomer and a copolymer of a water soluble polymer backbone containing a cationic comonomer.

Abstract: A granular flame retardant additive is provided comprising from 70 to 99.5% by weight of an organohalide flame retardant and from 0.5 to 30% by weight of thermoplastic synthetic resin as a binder. The additive is easy to handle and resistant to disintegration during transportation and mixing with fabricating resin pellets. Uniform distribution thereof in fabricated thermoplastic articles is achieved by simply co-feeding the granules and the fabricating resin to a fabricating machine.

Abstract: A coating composition which cures at ambient temperatures of 20-80% by weight of a binder and 80-20% by weight of a solvent for the binder, the binder contains:A. an acrylic amino ester polymer of polymerized monomers of methyl methacrylate and monomers from the group of alkyl methacrylate and alkyl acrylate each having 2-12 carbon atoms in the alkyl group and the polymer has pendent amino ester or hydroxy amino ester groups wherein the amine group is a primary; andB.

Abstract: A process for gelling a fluid having a viscosity of at least about 50 cps which includes the steps of: forming a solvent system of the nonpolar organic liquid and a polar cosolvent, the polar cosolvent being less than about 15 weight percent of the solvent system and a viscosity of the solvent system being less than about 100 cps; dissolving a water insoluble, oil soluble terpolymer in the solvent system to form a solution, a concentration of the terpolymer in the solution being about 0.

Abstract: A process for increasing the viscosity of a hydrocarbon organic liquid under increasing shear rate which includes the step of:(a) forming a solution of said hydrocarbon organic liquid and a polyampholyte having about 1 to about 500 milliequivalents of sulfonate groups per 100 gms. of said polyampholyte, wherein the concentration of said polyampholyte is about 0.01 to about 20 wt. %, said polyampholyte having the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is about 40 to about 98 mole %, y is about 1 to about 50 mole %, and z is about 1 to about 50 mole %, wherein y and z are less than 60 mole %, and M is an amine or a metal cation selected from the group consisting of aluminum, iron, lead, Groups IA, IIA, IB and IIB of the Periodic Table of Elements; and(b) subjecting said solution to increasing shear rate to increase the viscosity of said solution by at least 10% as said shear rate increases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to viscosification agents for aqueous solutions in which the viscosification agents are mixtures of water soluble polymer backbone containing an anionic comonomer and a copolymer of a water soluble polymer backbone containing a cationic comonomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to macromolecular compositions crosslinked by a novel bridge having the formula --NR.sup.x --CH.dbd.N--CO--. This novel bridge is obtained by reacting a macro-molecule, preferably a polymer, having at least two amidocarbonyl groups with a compound having at least two formylamido groups in an aqueous medium under highly acidic conditions. The crosslinking bridge formed by the reaction of this invention is produced in accord with the following formula: ##STR1## Compositions containing macromolecules having at least two amidocarbonyl groups and a compound having at least two formylamido groups can act as viscosifying or gelling agents for aqueous acids where when added to aqueous acids, crosslinking occurs. Acids gelled in this manner have important use in the recovery of oil and natural gas from subterranean formations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the viscosification of an organic liquid which comprises the steps of forming a first solution of an anionic polymer dissolved in the organic liquid; forming a second solution of a cationic polymer dissolved in the organic liquid; and mixing the first and the second solutions together to form an interpolymer complex of the anionic and cationic polymer in the organic liquid, wherein the organic liquid containing the interpolymer complex has improved viscosification properties. This solution possesses higher viscosity than the mean of the separate viscosities of the starting solutions at relatively low solids content. Moreover, these interpolymer complexes, in hydrocarbon solutions, can be formulated to exhibit shear thickening at increased shear rates. This property is useful in such technological applications as antimisting of the solvent.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a class of water soluble complex polymers of relatively low molecular weight, which have been found to be improved drag reducing agents. These complex polymers are a mixture of a cationic copolymer having a water soluble polymer backbone and an anionic copolymer having a water soluble polymer backbone. The solutions of these complex polymers are improved drag reducing agents for aqueous systems at low concentrations (i.e., 10 to 500 ppm) relative to individual solutions of the copolymers which make upon the polymer complex.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a process for increasing the viscosity of organic liquids by incorporating in said liquid a minor amount of polymer complex, and 1 to 1000 parts per million by volume of a cosolvent for the ionic groups of said polymer. The polymer complex comprises the reaction product of a metal neutralized sulfonated polymer and a styrene-ring pyridene copolymer, wherein the polymer complex is substantially soluble in said organic liquid, and pendant sulfonate groups which are substantially insoluble in said organic liquid. The cosolvent is selected because it will solubilize the pendant sulfonate groups and provide a reasonably homogeneous mixture of solvent, cosolvent and ionomeric polymer. The preferred compositions prepared by the method of the instant invention comprise an organic liquid having a solubility parameter of from 6 to 10.5 in combination with a polymer complex containing from 0.2 up to 10.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermoplastic and/or elastomer blend compositions having a viscosity at 200.degree. C., at 0.73 sec.sup.-1 of about 5000 to about 5.times.10.sup.6 poises, wherein the compositions used for elastomeric articles which include a polymer complex of a neutralized sulfonated polymer and a polymer containing basic nitrogen atoms can also include about 25 to about 150 parts by weight of a nonpolar process oil per 100 parts of the polymer complex and about 50 to 300 parts by weight of a filler per 100 parts of the polymer complex. These blend compositions can be processed on conventional plastic fabrication equipment into polymeric articles having excellent physical properties.

Abstract: A water dispersible hot melt size for sizing yarn is disclosed. The hot melt size comprises a combination of an alkenyl succinic anhydride, a non-blocking agent, a tackifying resin, a water-soluble polymer, and an ethylene-acidic monomer copolymer. The hot melt size may optionally contain a carboxylic acid and an antioxidant.

Abstract: A coating composition of a binder of film-forming constituents and nonaqueous liquid carrier, wherein the binder is a film-forming resin containing reactive carboxyl groups, hydroxyl groups, amide groups, glycidyl groups or a mixture of any of these groups and a crosslinking agent; and in addition the composition contains about 0.1-10% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of a rheology control additive of(1) colloidal silica and(2) a polyvinyl pyrrolidone having a weight average molecular weight of about 3,000-500,000;The composition has excellent rheology control and can be used as exterior finishes on automobiles and trucks.

Abstract: An additive for use in high solids coating compositions which is a blend of(1) colloidal silica,(2) a polymeric bridging agent,(3) an aromatic sulfonic acid, and(4) n-propyl amine;high solids coating compositions containing this additive have excellent shelf viscosity stability and finishes of such compositions and have excellent gloss and appearance and can be used as exterior finishes on automobiles and trucks.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprising hydroxy functional film formers and a novel flow control additive comprising a stable crosslinked dispersion prepared by addition polymerization of (a) first and second ethylenically unsaturated monomers each bearing functionality capable of crosslinking with the other and (b) at least one other monoethylenically unsaturated monomer, in the presence of (I) organic liquid which is a solvent for the polymerizable monomers, but a non-solvent for the resultant polymer and (II) a novel polymeric dispersion stabilizer.

Abstract: Pigment pastes, comprising water, an organic solvent, a copolymer of one or more water-immiscible, or only partially water-miscible, copolymerizable .alpha.,.beta.-olefinically unsaturated compounds and one or more water-soluble copolymerizable N-vinyl compounds, and a finely divided pigment and/or filler dispersed in the mixture of water, solvent and copolymer, are used for pigmenting aqueous solutions or dispersions of surface-coating binders, as toner pastes for water-based finishes, and for pigmenting and toning anodic or cathodic electrocoating finishes.

Abstract: It has been discovered that nitrile barrier resin latexes containing a polyvinyl pyrrolidone compound are especially effective for coating various substrates.

Abstract: An aqueous alkaline dispersion of a rubbery graft or over polymerized copolymer of a diene and a vinyl pyridine on a polyacrylate seed (core or substrate), said acrylate polymer having a Tg of not above about -20.degree. C., desirably also containing a polybutadiene, and a water soluble, heat reactable phenolic resin, in certain amounts is useful in forming an adhesive for bonding glass fiber reinforcing elements or cords to rubber compounds or stocks. After dipping the glass fiber cord in the one-step adhesive dip, the coated cord is heated to dry it and heat cure or heat set the adhesive on the cord. Thereafter, the adhesive containing glass fiber cord is combined or laminated (calendered) with a curable rubber compound and the resulting assembly is cured to form a composite in which the glass fiber cord is bonded to the rubber by means of said adhesive.

Abstract: A novel bis-imide matrix resin system comprising 50 to 95 percent by weight of ethylenically unsaturated bis-imides, preferably a low melting mixture of a major portion of maleimides of aromatic amines with a minor portion of maleimide of an aliphatic amine and 5 percent to 35 percent by weight of a diunsaturated low-temperature cross-linking agent such as divinyl benzene which gels the bis-imide at low temperatures. This reduces stress between the matrix resin and the surface of the reinforcing fiber, thus reducing the tendency to form microcracks. Microcracking is further reduced and transverse strength is increased by the addition of 0 to 15% of compatible elastomers to the resin and cross-linking agent. Room temperature tackiness, heat resistance and cross-link density are improved by the presence of 0 to 10% of a trifunctional curing agent.

Abstract: This invention comprises an aqueous size composition comprising polyvinylacetate and 3-chloropropyl trimethoxysilane. Additionally, the size will comprise a film former and a neutralizer.

Abstract: A composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a vinyl chloride type resin and 25 to 200 parts by weight of a plasticizer, the vinyl chloride type resin being composed of 1 to 90% by weight of tetrahydrofuran-insoluble gel fraction and the balance of tetrahydrofuran-soluble fraction. This composition gives a rubbery elastomer having an excellent heat deformation resistance and an excellent matt finish and a small compression permanent set. Though it is close to rubber in properties, the composition has a moldability and processability similar to those of conventional thermoplastic resins, and can be formed into a sheet for interior material of automobile, a packing, a tube, etc.

Abstract: An aqueous binder dispersion for use in the production of composite bodies by vulcanizing a vulcanizable rubber composition on a substrate which is stable under vulcanization conditions comprising water and at least one emulsifier and a solids content of from 20% to 50% by weight of a solids composition of,(a) per 1000 parts by weight of a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinylidene chloride, vinylidene chloride/alkyl acrylate copolymers, butadiene/acrylonitrile copolymers and mixtures thereof,(b) from 100 to 500 parts by weight of at least one aromatic poly-C-nitroso compound,(c) from 50 to 300 parts by weight of masked polyfunctional isocyanates,(d) from 20 to 100 parts by weight of a water-soluble polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl pyrrolidone and water-soluble copolymers of vinyl pyrrolidone, and(e) from 5 to 500 parts by weight of customary fillers and pigments, adhesion-improving resins based on formaldehyde condensation products, adhesion-improving condensation pro

Abstract: A cationic electrocoating composition containing a polyhydroxyamine and polybutadiene and optionally a crosslinker resin.

Abstract: A cross-linked polyolefin jacketing and/or insulating composition for use on wire and cable having superior resistance to the propagation of flame, a low smoke emission level and low emission of toxic byproducts when subjected to heat or flame, as well as low moisture absorption characteristics and high resistance to weathering, oils and chemicals, which comprises a polyethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, magnesium silicate, and alumina hydrate in major proportions, and, in minor proportions, carbon black, polymerized 1,2-dihydro 2,2,4-trimethyl quinoline, stearic acid, vinyl-tris (.beta.-methoxethoxy)silane, triallyl cyanurate, and di-cumyl peroxide in anhydrous aluminum silicate.