Abstract: A bow-tie tree resistant electrical insulating composition comprises 100 parts by weight of at least one polymer selected from polyolefins and ethylene copolymers, 0.005-1.0 part by weight of a metal salt of a fatty acid containing a hydroxyl group in the molecule, and 0.005-1.0 part by weight of a fatty acid or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: A process for flocking cured or uncured elastomeric substrates comprising the steps of applying to the substrate an aqueous adhesive comprising 10 to 100% (dry weight) of an alkaline dispersion of an ethylene carboxylic acid copolymer and 0 to 90% of an aqueous elastomeric dispersion; electrostatically applying flocking fibers thereto; and drying the thus flocked substrate.

Abstract: There is provided a biodegradable composition as obtained from a melt comprising converted starch, a plasticizer and at least one member selected from alkenol homopolymers and/or alkenol copolymers which are combined under conditions sufficient to ensure uniform melt formation, in which the at least one member is present in the composition at a concentration of from 10 to 200 parts per 100 parts of dry converted starch.The invention further relates to methods of making the composition, and to articles made from said composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides for compatibilized elastomer blend compositions based on a preferred mixture of a copolymer of a C.sub.4 to C.sub.7 isoolefin, such as isobutylene, copolymerized with a para-alkyl styrene comonomer, such as para-methyl styrene wherein at least some of the alkyl substituent groups present in the styrene monomer units contain halogen, and at least one dissimilar elastomer, said blend composition further containing, as a compatibilizer, minor amounts of a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate or a copolymer of ethylene, a lower alkyl acrylate or methacrylate and, optionally, a third comonomer based on acrylic or methacrylic acid.

Abstract: Environmentally friendly, disposable, degradable and/or recyclable plastic articles are made from water soluble, miscible, high molecular weight, thermoplastic, polymeric resin blends that are comprised by weight of about 65% to 95% high molecular weight water soluble thermoplastic resin having an inverse solubility characteristic and about 35% to 5% of at least one of certain high molecular weight thermoplastic polymers that are functionally compatible (miscible) with the inversely soluble resin. The articles are insoluble when used for their intended purposes, but become soluble when exposed to tepid or cool water and degradable when buried in a land fill or compost. The inversely soluble resin comprises high molecular weight poly(ethylene oxide). The compatible polymer is selected from the group consisting of Nylon 11, Nylon 12, polycaprolactone, polycaprolactone, polyethylene-co-acrylic acid, polyethylene-co-methacrylic acid, polyethylene-co-vinylacetate and polyethylene-co-vinylalcohol.

Abstract: Impact-resistant compositions based on vinyl chloride polymers and their use in the extrusion of sections, comprising, as vinyl chloride polymers:(a) from 3 to 40 parts of vinyl chloride graft copolymer on weakly crosslinked polybutyl acrylate,(b) from 5 to 85 parts of vinyl chloride graft copolymer on a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate, and(c) from 10 to 85 parts of unmodified vinyl chloride polymer per 100 parts by weight in all of the combination of the vinyl chloride polymers of the composition and, by way of reinforcing filler,(d) from 3 to 10 parts of coated calcium carbonate whose elementary particles have a mean diameter smaller than 1 .mu.m per 100 parts by weight of the combination of the vinyl chloride polymers of the composition.

Abstract: A water-based construction adhesive composition containing an aqueous emulsion polymer binder which comprises a blend, based on 100 weight parts of polymer solids, of 25 to 75 parts aqueous emulsion vinyl acetate/-ethylene copolymer and 75 to 25 parts aqueous emulsion vinyl acetate homopolymer.

Abstract: A binder composition comprising a petroleum resin, an aromatic heavy mineral oil, a thermoplastic elastomer, an ethylene copolymer and a waxy substance has a high viscosity at 60.degree. C. and a low viscosity at high temperatures, and can provide a mixture together with aggregate having remarkably high compressive strength.

Abstract: Heat-sealable thermoplastic elastomeric films comprise from approximately 35% to about 65% of an A-B-A block copolymer wherein "A" blocks are derived from polystrene or a polystrene homolog and said "B" blocks being derived from lower alkenes and from about 25% to about 55% of an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, the ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer comprising approximately 28% vinyl acetate. The films are heat-sealable to various substrates including polyvinyl chloride. Once sealed to the substrate, the film may be readily peeled from the substrate by the application of a low and relatively constant peel force. A method for measuring the peel strengths of the film is disclosed. The films are especially adapted to being heat-sealed to a substrate which forms, together with the substrate a package, or multiple serially connected packages.

Abstract: A pre-formed composition having essentially no yield point comprising a blend of:(a) at least about 50 percent by weight of a copolymer of ethylene and a 4 to 8 carbon atom alpha-olefin having a density in the range of 0.880 to 0.915 gram per cubic centimeter; a melt index of no greater than about one gram per 10 minutes; long chain branching in an amount of about 0.5 to about 1.5 long chains per 1000 carbon atoms; and a molecular weight of at least about 200,000; and(b) at least about 5 percent by weight of a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate or a copolymer of ethylene and ethyl acrylate, the percent by weight being based on the combined weight of components (a) and (b).

Abstract: The present invention provides a copolymer comprising polybutadiene and other olefinic saturated or unsaturated thermoplastics. The mixing ratio between the polybutadiene and the thermoplastics is 30:70 to 95:5 weight percent. Surface improving additives, such as polysiloxane, may be added in quantities from 0.5 to 6 weight percent. The copolymer may be used to produce medical and food compatible semi-finished or finished products.

Abstract: A flame-retardant olefin polymer composition superior in surface whitening preventing property is obtained by blending 100 parts by weight of a resin component consisting principally of:a) 99-60% by weight of a polyolefin resin andb) 1-40% by weight of an olefin polymer modified with an unsaturated carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof: withc) 5-200 parts by weight of a flame retardant: andd) at least one component selected from the group consisting of:1 a mineral oil, a wax, or a paraffin.2 a higher fatty acid or an ester, amide or metallic salt thereof,3 a silicone4 a partial fatty ester of a polyhydric alcohol or aliphatic alcohol-, fatty acid-, aliphatic amino-, fatty acid amide-, alkylphenol- or alkylnaphthol-ethylene oxide adduct, and5 a fluoric elastomer.

Abstract: A low viscosity, fast-curing binder for textile substrates is produced by admixing an aqueous emulsion copolymer latex with an aqueous solution copolymer formed by the copolymerization of an olefinically unsaturated polycarboxylic acid and an olefinically unsaturated monocarboxylic acid. Viscosities in the range of about 2 cps at 25% total solids to about 1000 cps at 35% total solids are realized by using solution copolymers containing about 40%-75% by weight of polycarboxylic acid.

Abstract: Predominantly water based adhesive compositions and primers comprising:A) 2 to 50 parts by weight of a solution in a non-ionic surface active agent of one or more chlorinated polyolefins;B) 50 to 98 parts by weight of a component selected from:1) an aqueous dispersion comprising from 35 to 65 part per hundred by weight of vinylacetate-ethylene copolymer and2) an aqueous solution comprising from 0.1 to 5% by weight of an anionic surface-active agent.

Abstract: An adhesion promoting composition for use on polyolefin substrates which is formulated with a chlorinated polyolefin in a water-based emulsion.

Abstract: An aqueous contact adhesive composition consisting essentially ofa) an aqueous emulsion containing an adhesive polymer,b) 0-50 wt % plasticizer, based on polymer solids,c) 0.5-10 wt % thermoplastic hollow microspheres, based on polymer solids, andd) 0-4.5 wt % polyethylenimine, based on polymer solids,the adhesive composition demonstrating less than one pound per linear inch adhesion to stainless steel by PSTC-1 method.

Abstract: The ethylene/pentene-1 copolymer composition comprises an ethylene/pentene-1 copolymer satisfying specific request and an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer. This composition has excellent balance between impact resistance and tear properties, excellent transparency and good hot tack properties, and are particularly useful for packing films.

Abstract: A cross-linkable polyethylene-based composition useful for rotational molding and, when cured, characterized by exceptional percent elongation after long term exposure to degradation conditions, is provided. The cured composition has a high degree of crosslinking which may be a more random type of crosslinking.

Abstract: A quick drying liquid electrical tape formulation having good shelf life. The formulation forms a durable vinyl coating or film on wires, junctions and objects. The formulation is comprised of at least about 10% of a vinyl material effective to achieve the durable vinyl coating. The formulation further includes a thixotropic agent to add body, and a plasticizer to impart flexibility to the vinyl coating. The vinyl material, thixotropic agent and plasticizer are admixed with solvents comprising at least one drying agent. The formulation further including a stabilizing agent and at least one solvent, such that the thixotropic agent and plasticizer enable the application of a satisfactory coating using the formulation.

Abstract: The invention concerns a homogenous, in particular multicolored plastic sheet or panel, based on ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) as binder with a filler content of 30 to 80 wt. % and a process for producing it. In other embodiments the binder contains, in addition to the 70 to 85 wt. % of EVA, polypropylenes to improve the processability (tendency to adhere), EPDM to improve the flexibility, and polyethylenes to reduce the tendency to soiling. In the process described, several additives, each consisting of a binder containing at least some ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, up to 80 wt. % of fillers and up to 5 wt. % of pigments, are mixed, plasticized and granulated or comminuted to form granules or chips of assorted colours which are mixed and, possibly after other processing operations, pressed to form the plastic web or plates.

Abstract: Copolymers of ethylene with such monomers as an alkyl acrylate and carbon monoxide or with vinyl acetate alone are blended with a thermoplastic block-polyester elastomer and a tackifier to produce thermally stable, hot-melt adhesive compositions which adhere well to polyvinyl chloride and which retain adhesivity at elevated temperatures. Fillers, plasticizers and compatible waxes may also be present in the composition.

Abstract: The invention provides a water based mixture of a rubber latex and a resin emulsion containing ground rubber which provides a high adhesion coating having excellent air bleed when coated on an uncured rubber article which is thereafter cured or vulcanized.

Abstract: Shrinkable film and articles prepared therefrom which shrink more than 5% when heated to a temperature of 50.degree. C. are disclosed. The shrinkable film is prepared by stretching a polymer film of EPDM or EPM and EVA and talc more than 1.5 times in at least one direction at specified temperatures.

Abstract: A novel curable polyphenylene ether resin composition is disclosed, which comprises (a) a curable polyphenylene ether resin having at least one group selected from the group consisting of an allyl group and a propargyl group and (b) at least one cyanurate. The resin composition has excellent storage stability, film-forming properties and melt moldability. If desired, a fire retardant, optionally together with an antimony-containing auxiliary fire retardant, and/or a reinforcement is incorporated into the resin composition in order to improve the fire retardance and mechanical properties of the resin composition, respectively. By curing the resin composition, a cured polyphenylene ether resin composition comprising a chloroform nonextractable polyphenylene ether resin component and a chloroform extractable, polyphenylene ether-containing component is obtained, which has excellent chemical resistance, electrical properties, dimensional stability and heat resistance.

Abstract: Wet adhesion properties comparable or superior to all-acrylic latexes for vinyl acetate copolymers and other low cost polymers, such as EVA-vinyl chloride copolymers, is achieved by blending a minor proportion, usually about 5 to 15%, of a small particle size copolymer containing copolymerized wet adhesion monomer which is a cyclic ureido. Very low quantities of the wet adhesion monomer, less than 0.25 wt% of total monomers, only are required to achieve excellent results.

Abstract: Non-formaldehyde emitting binders for nonwoven cellulosic materials comprise a solution copolymer of an olefinically unsaturated organic compound having at least one carboxylate group conjugated with the olefinic linkage, which is reacted with a hydroxyalkyl ester of an olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid. The product of said reaction is admixed with a non-formaldehyde containing latex carrier to produce a binder composition which will reach substantially fully cured wet strength in 8 seconds or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to light polarizing films containing water-soluble, transparent organic polymers and dichroic dyes capable of fluorescence and to new dichroic dyes.

Abstract: Ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer films having about 25%-33% by weight vinyl acetate and melting points of about 160.degree.-170.degree. F. are provided for packaging, lining or wrapping purposes. Low melt bags for rubber compounds and additives are made from the films.

Abstract: An improved wood glue containing polyvinyl acetate also contains a cross-linking catalyst comprised of aluminum chloride and a dicarboxylic acid, such as oxalic acid. The catalyst also may contain a polyvinyl alcohol and an alkaline metal chloride, such as calcium chloride, to increase the amount of dicarboxylic acid that can be absorbed.

Abstract: A sanitary rubber composition or article comprising a synthetic rubber prepared by solution polymerization and a fine powder of polyethylene having a molecular weight of 1.times.10.sup.6 to 1.times.10.sup.9 and having excellent chemical and physical properties is described.

Abstract: The invention concerns a solvent-free, polymerizing hotmelt substance free of, or low in monomers, for corrosion- and/or abrasion proofing and/or forming a protective film with barrier properties on a real substrates and molded bodies made of metal, plastic, cellulose materials and/or inorganic materials, in particular for wrapping purposes, and consisting of(a) one or more polymerizing polymers containing hydroxyls with an average molecular weight (M.sub.w) between 1,000 and 500,000 and with a glass transition temperature (T.sub.g).gtoreq.20.degree. C., and/or(b) one or more polymerizing, linear, unbranched and/or unbranched polyesters and/or their copolymers with an average molecular weight (M.sub.w) between 900 and 50,000 and with a glass transition temperature (T.sub.g).gtoreq.-50.degree. C.

Abstract: A halogen-containing thermoplastic resin composition comprising a halogen-containing thermoplastic resin (A), a metallic soap (B) and an ash- and alkali metal-lean ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer hydrolysate (C) having an ethylene content of 20 to 75 mole percent, a degree of saponification not less than 50 mole percent, an ash content not exceeding 300 ppm and an alkali metal content not exceeding 200 ppm, the proportions of (B) and (C) based on 100 parts of weight by (A) being 0.1 to 5 parts by weight and 0.1 to 5 parts by weight, respectively. The composition may further include, in addition to (A), (B) and (C) mentioned above, at least one compound (D) selected from the group consisting of .beta.-diketone compounds, organic phosphorous esters and aminocarboxylic acid compounds, the proportion of (D) based on 100 parts by weight of (A) being 0.

Abstract: A dynamically vulcanized composition is provided which comprises a polyolefin resin, an elastomer, and an ethylene copolymer resin such as a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate or an alkyl acrylate. A process for producing the dynamically vulcanized composition is also provided, which process includes the addition of the ethylene copolymer resin after the dynamic vulcanization step. The resulting composition comprises the ethylene copolymer resin predominantly in the polyolefin resin phase. The compositions have improved surface appearance and softness.

Abstract: Non-formaldehyde emitting binders for nonwoven cellulosic materials comprise a solution copolymer of an olefinically unsaturated organic compound having at least one carboxylate group conjugated with the olefinic linkage, which is reacted with a hydroxyalkyl ester of an olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid. The product of said reaction is admixed with a non-formaldehyde containing latex carrier to produce a binder composition which will reach substantially fully cured wet strength in 8 seconds or less.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesives containing petroleum resin tackifiers which are prepared by a process wherein (1) a C.sub.8 -- and/or C.sub.9 aromatic unsaturated hydrocarbon-containing feed (optionally containing up to 18 wt. % of C.sub.4 or C.sub.5 unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons) is first polymerized completely and thereafter a C.sub.5 -aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon-containing feed is added, polymerization continued and the reactor effluent stripped to obtain the resin. The order of polymerization may be reversed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polymer composition comprising per 100 parts by weight of the composition(a) 30-60 parts by weight of copolymer of ethylene and 1-olefin having at least 6 C atoms,(b) 35-65 parts by weight of copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate,(c) 1-10 parts by weight of ethylene-propylene-diene rubber,said polymer composition being obtained by reaction at elevated temperature of the components.

Abstract: A glass fiber-reinforced composite material is produced by treating glass fibers with a silane composition comprising silane molecules having amine functional groups and silane molecules having ethylenically-unsaturated functional groups; admixing the treated glass fibers with a polyolefin resin, and a fiber bonding agent comprising a polymerizable unsaturated organic compound having at least two polymerizable unsaturation groups, a vinyl-polymerizable unsaturated, hydrolyzable silane, and a free radical generator, and exposing the resultant mixture to conditions of temperature and pressure sufficient to cause the formation of a glass fiber-reinforced composite material. The use of the silane composition promotes improved impact strength of the composite.

Abstract: An aqueous solution is provided for forming a thermally releasable coating on paint spray booth surfaces and equipment located in paint spray booths such that the coating is easily removable with heated water. The solution comprises water, filler, film former, an alkaline source and a blowing agent. In one embodiment of the invention the solution also comprises buffer, corrosion inhibitor, dispersant, detackifier, thickener, and flow modifier. In another embodiment of the invention the solution also comprises corrosion inhibitor and detackifier. There is also disclosed a method for removing paint from a surface using the barrier coating of this invention.

Abstract: Non-formaldehyde emitting binders for nonwoven cellulosic materials comprise a solution copolymer of an olefinically unsaturated organic compound having at least one carboxylate group conjugated with the olefinic linkage, which is reacted with a hydroxyalkyl ester of an olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid. The product of said reaction is admixed with a non-formaldehyde containing latex carrier to produce a binder composition which will reach substantially fully cured wet strength in 8 seconds or less.

Abstract: An improved modified sulfur concrete product is provided in the form of discrete, self-sustaining pellets of modified sulfur concrete which can be shipped and stored for indefinite periods and remelted to yield useable concrete. The pellets are preferably formed by first preparing a quantity of hot modified sulfur concrete (74), followed by passing such concrete (74) into a pelletizing chamber (12) equipped with an elongated auger-type, axially rotatable mixing element (14) and apparatus (16) for the introduction of pressurized air and water into the chamber (12) in the form of a spray. Supplementary pressurized air may advantageously be added at spaced points along the length of the chamber (12).

Abstract: This invention relates to a polymer composition comprising(a) 30-70 parts by weight of one or more ethylene-propylenediene rubbers,(b) 30-70 parts by weight of one or more ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers with a vinyl acetate content of 18-40% by weight, and(c) 1-25 parts by weight of one or more other polymers.The composition can be used with advantage, among other purposes for improving the miscibility of synthetic resins.

Abstract: Binders for non-tacky, non-soiling, flexible coatings based on aqueous copolymer dispersions which contain zinc-amine complexes essentially consist of(A) from 99 to 90% by weight of a (meth)acrylate copolymer dispersion whose polymer has a glass transition temperature of from -40.degree. to -1.degree. C. and(B) from 1 to 10% by weight of a water-soluble zinc-amine complex salt of a polymeric carboxylic acid,the percentages by weight being based on the total amount of polymer.

Abstract: (A) Water-absorbent coating compositions comprising (1) a nonaqueous dispersion of a resin, or a solution of a resin, and (2) a water-in-oil type emulsion of a water-swellable polymer with an average particle size not greater than 10 .mu.m; and a process for coating the same which uses a proper primer. (B) Water-absorbent coating compositions which comprise 100 parts by weight (on dry basis) of a resinous solution and 10 to 150 parts by weight (on solid basis) of a dehydrated water-in-oil type emulsion of a water-swellable polymer with an average particle size not greater than 10 .mu.m and which gives coated film with an elongation not lower than 30%.

Abstract: An aqueous contact adhesive containing an aqueous dispersion of a water-immiscible solvent. The aqueous contact adhesive can contain additives such as preservatives, anti-oxidants, thickeners and thixotropicizing agents, emulsifiers and protective colloids. The contact adhesive has outstanding properties, particularly in regard to the absence of surface tackiness of substrate surfaces coated with the contact adhesive and a high initial tack of the substrate surfaces fitted together under pressure.

Abstract: A heat-resistant formed product produced from a polymer composition comprising 40-70 weight % of a thermoplastic elastomer containing a repeating unit derived from ethylene and a repeating unit derived from propylene and 60-30 weight % of an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer containing 7.5 weight % or more of a vinyl acetate repeating unit, by blending the polymer composition at a temperature of 160.degree. C. or less, molding it at a temperature of 180.degree. C. or less, and then cross-linking the resulting molded product by irradiating electron beam or heating. The formed product also has good shape memory characteristics.

Abstract: Thermoplastic moulding materials, of vinyl chloride polymers, which contain a polymer, prepared in the presence of mercaptans, from styrene, .alpha.-methylstyrene, vinyltoluene, acrylonitrile, methyl methacrylate or mixtures thereof and which possess improved processing properties.

Abstract: Concentrated emulsions, adaptable to use as pour point improvers, of (1) copolymers of ethylene and a vinyl ester of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 -carboxylic acid and/or (2) polyalkyl(meth)acrylic acid ester polymers in a liquid carrier medium which does not dissolve said polymers, said emulsions additionally containing, as an emulsifier, a graft- or block-copolymer of the formulaA--Y,wherein A is a segment of a copolymer of ethylene and a vinyl ester of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 -carboxylic acid (corresponding to polymer P1) or of a polymer of esters of acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid with a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkanol, wherein Y is at least one segment obtained by the polymerization of vinyl monomers which are predominantly esters of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid with a C.sub.1 -C.sub.40 -alkanol, and wherein the carrier medium is capable of dissolving segments Y; oils containing such emulsions as pour point improvers.

Abstract: Thermally stable hot applied plastisol compositions are especially useful in the assembly of metal parts. The compositions have adhesive and sealant qualities which allow them to be used in automotive assembly plants. Compositions of the invention comprise as major ingredients finely divided polyvinyl chloride resin, plasticizer, thermoplastic polymeric resin which is solid at room temperature but softens to a flowable state at application temperature, and an adhesion promotion system. Optionally a filler, wax, heat stabilizer, pigment, wetting agent, or mixtures thereof may be added. The individual components work synergistically to get good application properties, metal adhesion, wash-out resistance, and paintability.

Abstract: Heat shrinkable thermoplastic compositions are prepared by blending an ethylene copolymer resin with an EPDM rubber and dynamically vulcanizing the rubber. The ethylene copolymer resin is a copolymer of ethylene with an alkyl ester of an alpha, beta monoethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic acid as well as copolymers of ethylene with the acid per se. The preferred copolymer is ethylene-vinylacetate copolymer. Uncured rubber can be included in the composition.

Abstract: This invention presents a series of synthetic based cold seal adhesives which are capable of forming a strong bonds at room temperature, yet which may be reeled up without blocking and stored for extended periods of time. Such adhesives can be used in place of the natural rubber based cold seal adhesives currently used, and thus, can be employed in any packaging application where cold seal properties are desirable.