Abstract: The invention provides adhesives and methods of using the adhesives to bond substrates together, and to articles of manufacture comprising the adhesives. It has been discovered that an adhesive with a polymer content greater than 70 weight percent can be formulated with a blend of (i) a metallocene catalyzed polypropylene polymer that has a density range of about 0.70 to about 0.91 g/cm3 and a melt viscosity less than 50,000 cP at 190° C. and (ii) a Ziegler-Natta catalyzed amorphous polybutene and/or polypropylene copolymer. Such adhesives have high creep resistance making them particularly well suited for disposable personal care garments.

Abstract: Polypropylene compositions having a MFR value (2.16 kg, 230° C.) from 15 to 200 g/10 min., comprising: A) a propylene polymer or polymer composition selected from propylene homopolymers or copolymers of propylene containing up to 5% by moles of comonomer(s), said homopolymers and copolymers having values of MFR, obtained without degradation treatments, from 500 to 2500 g/10 min., or combinations of the said homopolymers or copolymers; B) a filler or pigment, or their combinations; and optionally C) from 0.5 to 5% by weight, with respect to the total weight of A), B) and C), of a compatibilizer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic elastomer composition that will provide little load on the environment and has superior mechanical characteristics, the composition being obtained by melt-kneading 10 to 90 parts of ethylene-?-olefin based copolymer rubber (A), 1 to 50 parts of non-petroleum source-derived thermoplastic resin (B), 0.01 to 20 parts of modified ethylene-based copolymer (C), 1 to 50 parts of propylene-based polymer (D), 0.001 to 5 parts of crosslinking agent (E), and 0 to 50 parts of a mineral oil-based softening agent (F), wherein the amounts of components (A), (B), (D) and (F) are amounts in weight calculated where the total amount of components (A), (B), (D) and (F) is considered to be 100 parts, and the amounts of components (C) and (E) are amounts in weight calculated where the total amount of components (A), (B), (D) and (F) is considered to be 100 parts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a low application temperature hot melt adhesive. More specifically, the low application temperature hot melt adhesive comprises olefin copolymers with an average Melt Index greater than 5 but less than about 35 g/10 minutes at 190° C. The adhesive is particularly useful in the construction of nonwoven articles.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a post consumer recycled polymer composition comprising: 80% to 95% (w/w) of a post consumer recycled resin; and 5% to 20% (w/w) of at least one additive. The present disclosure further relates to a laminate comprising: an outer layer of a post consumer recycled polymer composition; a middle layer of post consumer recycled polymer composition; and an inner layer of virgin resins. The present disclosure also relates to a process for manufacturing tubes comprising: extrusion of post consumer recycled polymer composition comprising 80% to 95% (w/w) of an post consumer recycled resin; and 5% to 20% (w/w) of at least one additive, through a circular slit to form a long cylindrical hollow pipe; slicing the long cylindrical hollow pipe to form tube sleeves; forming tube shoulder and neck; and attaching the tube shoulder and the neck to the tube sleeves to obtain a tube.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition, to the use of the composition for producing an electrical device, as well as to a cable surrounded by at least one layer including the polymer composition.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide block composites and their use in soft compounds.

Abstract: Polypropylene resin compositions are suited for injection molding and are capable of giving molded articles having excellent mechanical properties, reduced tendency to cause flow marks or weld marks, low gloss, and superior scratch resistance. A polypropylene resin composition includes: an amount of a resin composition (F) including a polypropylene (A), an ethylene-?-olef in copolymer or an ethylene-?-olefin-diene copolymer (B-I) having MFR of less than 0.4 g/10 min, an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (B-2) having MFR of 0.5 to less than 20 g/10 min, and an inorganic filler (C); and specific amounts relative to the resin composition (F) of a modified polypropylene (D) and a surface modifier (E).

Abstract: Disclosed is a pellicle having a mask adhesive layer having appropriate softness, having a small adhesive residue after being peeled off from a mask, and having good handling characteristics; and a pellicle for preventing position deviation of patterns, in particular in double patterning. The pellicle of the present invention includes a pellicle frame, a pellicle membrane disposed on one end surface of the pellicle frame, and a mask adhesive layer disposed on other end surface of the pellicle frame; wherein the mask adhesive layer includes 35 to 170 weight parts of a hardness adjuster (B) containing a polypropylene (b1) and a propylene based elastomer (b2) per 100 weight parts of a styrene resin (A); and in an electron microscopic photograph of the mask adhesive layer, a phase-separated structure of a continuous phase of the styrene resin (A) and a discontinuous phase of the hardness adjuster (B) is observed.

Abstract: Flexible polyolefin compositions with improved balance of properties particularly for applications where softness and ductility at low temperature is requested comprising: A) from 20 to 40% by weight of a crystalline polymer fraction consisting of a propylene homopolymer, or a copolymer of propylene, or mixtures thereof, said crystalline fraction having a xylene insoluble fraction at 25° C. of at least 90% by weight. B) from 60 to 80% by weight of an elastomeric fraction consisting of a copolymer or blend of copolymers of propylene with one or more alpha-olefins, and optionally with minor quantities of a diene; said copolymer or blend containing ethylene in a quantity lower than 40% by weight. the fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C. of said polyolefin composition having IVgpc lower than 2.5 dl/g, Mw/Mn (GPC) equal to or higher than 4, Mz/Mw (GPC) equal to or higher than 2.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use in a photovoltaic module of a film of a composition as a backsheet or as an encapsulant, this composition comprising, with respect to the total weight of the composition: from 1 to 99% of a polyethylene having an ethylene whose level by weight is greater than or equal to 80% chosen from the homopolymers of ethylene and the copolymers of ethylene and another alpha-olefin; from 99 to 1% of a polyolefin B, other than A, carrying a reactive functional group X chosen from the anhydride carboxylic acids and epoxides. The invention also relates to, the composition additionally comprises a polyolefin C, other than B, which carries a functional group Y capable of reacting with the functional group X. The invention further relates to a photovoltaic module comprising the film which is used of the composition and also a process for the manufacture of this module.

Abstract: Multimodal polyethylene compositions are provided. Extrusion compositions including the multimodal polyethylene are provided. The extrusion composition further include a high pressure low density polyethylene and optionally other additives and/or polyethylenes. Extruded articles made from the polyethylene extrusion compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides hot melt adhesive with wide service temperature ranges, methods of using the adhesive to bond substrates together, to close/seal cases and cartons and the like, and to articles of manufacture comprising the adhesive. The hot melt adhesive comprises a metallocene catalyzed polyethylene copolymer, less than 10 wt % of a functionalized metallocene catalyzed polyethylene copolymer, greater than 22 wt % of a wax, a tackifier and optionally, additives.

Abstract: Flexible highly filled polyolefin compositions with improved balance of properties particularly for applications where softness and ductility at low temperature is requested comprising a soft heterophasic polyolefin composition the fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C. of said polyolefin composition having IVgpc lower than 2.5 dl/g. Mw/Mn (GPC) equal to or higher than 4. Mz/Mw (GPC) equal to or higher than 2.5. Said polyolefin composition further comprising an inorganic filler (II) selected from flame-retardant inorganic fillers and inorganic oxides or salts and a further elastomeric polymer or polymer composition component (c) having flexural modulus (ISO 178) lower than 60 MPa, Shore A (ISO 868) lower than 90 and Tg (DMTA) lower than ?20° C.

Abstract: A production process of an organic fiber-containing polyolefin resin composition includes the step of mixing in a rotary impeller-carrying mixer (1) more than 10 parts by weight to less than 90 parts by weight of an organic fiber, with (2) more than 10 parts by weight to less than 90 parts by weight of a polyolefin resin containing (a) 50 to 100% by weight of polyolefin resin powders passing through a sieve having 2 mm openings, and (b) 0 to 50% by weight of polyolefin resin pellets not passing through a sieve having 2 mm openings and passing through a sieve having 4.75 mm openings.

Abstract: Disclosed are fiber reinforced thermoplastic compositions exhibiting rigidity and improved impact resistance. The disclosed compositions comprise a polypropylene polymer component; a low melt flow elastomer component; and a fiber reinforcement component. Also disclosed are method for the manufacture of the disclosed compositions and various methods for the use thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to an adhesive comprising an olefin polymer composition comprising a first amorphous polymer having a crystallinity of 5% or less, prepared with a first catalyst; and a second crystalline polymer, differing in chemical and physical properties from the first polymer, having a crystallinity of 20% or more, prepared with a second catalyst; and where the olefin polymer composition has a Dot T-Peel of 1 Newton or more on Kraft paper; an Mw of at least 7,000 to 80,000; a branching index (g?) of from 0.4 to 0.90 measured at the Mz of the polymer composition; and a crystallinity of between 5 and 40%.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polypropylene-based resin composition, which comprises of a) a polypropylene; b) an ethylene 1-octene copolymer in which r1r2<1 (herein, r1=k11/k12, r2=k22/k21, k11 is a growth reaction rate constant when ethylene is added to a growth chain in which an end active site is ethylene, k12 is a growth reaction rate constant when octene is added to a growth chain in which an end active site is ethylene, k22 is a growth reaction rate constant when octene is added to a growth chain in which an end active site is octene, and k21 is a growth reaction rate constant when ethylene is added to a growth chain in which an end active site is octene); and c) an inorganic filling agent, and a part for vehicles manufactured by using the same.

Abstract: A novel polymer composition is described comprising ethylene homopolymers and/or copolymers of ethylene with C3-C8-alpha-olefins which polymer composition has a density of from 0.940 to 0.949 g/cm3, a melt index (HLMI) according to DIN EN ISO 1133:2005, condition G at 190° C. and 21.6 kg, of from 3 to 7 g/10 min. and a Hostalen Long Chain Branching Index (HLCBI) of from 3 to 8, and which polymer composition is produced by polymerisation with one or more Ziegler catalysts in a series of at least two polymerization reactors. The new polymer composition can in particular be used for blow moulding of intermediate bulk containers.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a polymer composition comprising: at least one low density polyethylene (LDPE); at least one linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE); and a nucleating agent in an amount in the range of 1.5% to 3.0% w/w of the total weight of the composition; wherein the low density polyethylene and the linear low density polyethylene are in a ratio in the range of 1:1 to 3:1 w/w. The present disclosure also provides a polyethylene film comprising the polymer composition. The present disclosure further provides high clarity laminates comprising the polyethylene film. The present disclosure also provides a process for the preparation of the laminate.

Abstract: A process of extruding a blend of an irradiated first propylene polymer and a non-irradiated second propylene polymer, where the first propylene polymer comprises a non-phenolic stabilizer. The irradiation of the first propylene polymer extrudate is conducted in a reduced oxygen environment, and the irradiated first propylene polymer and the non-irradiated second propylene polymer are blended at a temperature below their respective melting points. The blend has a viscosity retention of 20 to 35%.

Abstract: The invention provides liner resin compositions which are essentially free of ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVA) copolymer and molded plastic closures which include the described liner resin compositions. Instead of EVA copolymers, the provided liner resin compositions generally include low density polyethylene (LDPE). Accordingly, in one embodiment, the invention provides a liner resin composition comprising: a) LDPE; b) metallocene-catalyzed very low density polyethylene; c) a random copolymer; and d) a lubricant; wherein said liner composition is essentially free of EVA copolymer.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition that includes a non functionalized amorphous poly alpha olefin polymer, a second polymer selected from the group including polypropylene homopolymers, polypropylene copolymers and combinations there of, a functionalized wax and a second wax.

Abstract: A macromolecule including a polymer and a polyhedral radical chemically bonded to a terminus of the polymer provides numerous processing and performance advantages. Further functionalization of this macromolecule also is described as being advantageous in certain circumstances. Methods of providing, functionalizing, and utilizing the macro-molecule also are provided.

Abstract: Propylene copolymer composition comprising a propylene copolymer (A) having a comonomer content in the range of equal or more than 0.5 to equal or below 2.0 wt.-%, the comonomers are C5 to C12 ?-olefins, and a propylene copolymer (B) having a comonomer content in the range of equal or more than 4.0 to equal or below 10.0 wt.-%, the comonomers are C5 to C12 ?-olefins, wherein further the propylene copolymer composition has a comonomer content in the range of equal or more than 3.5 to equal or below 7.0 wt.-%, the comonomers are C5 to C12 ?-olefins, and the weight ratio of the propylene copolymer (A) to the propylene copolymer (B) is in the range of 20/80 to below 55/45.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) composition that comprises at least a first high density polyethylene component having a density of 0.940-0.968 g/cm3 and a melt index I2.16 of 0.5-10.0 dg/min and a melt flow ratio (flow index I21.6 at 190° C. divided by melt index I2.16 at 190° C.) of at least 25. A second HDPE component may be included in the composition with melt index I2.16 of greater than 10 dg/min and melt flow ratio of 30 or less. The disclosed compositions are suitable for use in living hinge closure applications.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) composition that comprises at least a first high density polyethylene component having a density of 0.940-0.968 g/cm3 and a melt index I2.16 of 0.5-10.0 dg/min and a melt flow ratio (flow index I21.6 at 190° C. divided by melt index I2.16 at 190° C.) of at least 25. A second HDPE component may be included in the composition with melt index I2.16 of greater than 10 dg/min and melt flow ratio of 30 or less. The disclosed compositions are suitable for use in living hinge closure applications.

Abstract: A blown film composition including a first high density polyethylene component and a second high density polyethylene component, wherein the blown film contains a mixture of three or more discrete molecular weight distributions, and wherein the second high density polyethylene component has at least one more discrete molecular weight distribution than the first high density polyethylene component.

Abstract: Heterophasic polypropylene composition comprising (A) 45 to 70 wt % of a propylene homo- or copolymer matrix with an MFR2 in accordance with ISO 1133 (230° C., 2.16 kg load) of ?80 g/10 min and (B) 25 to 40 wt % of an elastomeric propylene-ethylene copolymer, having an intrinsic viscosity IV (ISO 1628, with decalin as solvent) of ?3.3 dl/g and an ethylene content of 20 to 50 wt %, (C) 0-15 wt % of an elastomeric ethylene/alpha-olefin random copolymer (D) 3-25 parts per weight of inorganic filler, the heterophasic polypropylene compositions having a total MFR2 (230° C./2.16 kg) in accordance with ISO 1133 of ?5 g/10 min, a Charpy notched impact strength according to ISO 179/1eA at +23° C. of ?15.0 kJ/m2, preferably ?25.0 kJ/m2, a minimum value for the Charpy notched impact strength according to ISO 179/1eA at ?20° C. of ?7.0 kJ/m2, preferably ?10.0 kJ/m2 and a tensile modulus according to ISO 527-3 of ?1200 MPa; their preparation and use for producing injection moulded articles being free of flow marks.

Abstract: Means for Solving the Problems The thermoplastic resin composition (X1) of the present invention comprises (A1), (B1), (C1), and optionally (D1) below: 1 to 90 wt % of an isotactic polypropylene (A1); 9 to 98 wt % of a propylene/ethylene/?-olefin copolymer (B1) containing 45 to 89 mol % of propylene-derived structural units, 10 to 25 mol % of ethylene-derived structural units, and optionally, 0 to 30 mol % of C4-C20 ?-olefin-derived structural units (a1); 1 to 80 wt % of a styrene-based elastomer (C1); and 0 to 70 wt % of an ethylene/?-olefin copolymer (D1) whose density is in the range of 0.850 to 0.910 g/cm3, wherein (A1)+(B1)+(C1)+(D1)=100 wt %.

Abstract: Propylene polymer based packaging films for encapsulating hot melt adhesives are disclosed. The packaging films are readily miscible with the various hot melt adhesive chemistries during the melting stage without deleteriously affecting the adhesive properties, making the packaging film particularly well suited for packaging hot melt adhesives in a pillow, cylinder, pouch, block, cartridge and like forms.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymer composition including a first base polymer (A) containing at least a thermoplastic polymer, a second base polymer (B) containing at least a thermoplastic polymer and not having compatibility with the first base polymer (A), and an additive (C) containing at least a substance not having compatibility with any of the first base polymer (A) and the second base polymer (B), the additive (C) being in the form of liquid or slurry at the lower of a pyrolysis temperature of the first base polymer (A) and a pyrolysis temperature of the second base polymer (B). (A), (B) and (C) are phase-separated from each other, and interfaces each located between two of phases of (A), (B) and (C) contacting each other form three-dimensional continuous parallel interfaces.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomer compositions including at least one elastomeric component and at least one semi-crystalline polymer are provided. In particular, thermoplastic elastomer composition characterized by an SRI less than or equal to 1.6 at 10000 Pa s, and less than 4.5 at 1000 Pa s for compositions with TMA at 1000 ?m greater than 85° C. are provided. Also provided are articles made from the thermoplastic elastomeric compositions.

Abstract: A process of extruding a blend of an irradiated first propylene polymer and a non-irradiated second propylene polymer, where the first propylene polymer comprises a non-phenolic stabilizer. The irradiation of the first propylene polymer extrudate is conducted in a reduced oxygen environment, and the irradiated first propylene polymer and the non-irradiated second propylene polymer are blended at a temperature below their respective melting points. The blend has a viscosity retention of 20 to 35%.

Abstract: Curable sealant compositions having low temperature sealing ability improved over convention curable sealing compositions. The composition is flowable and can be cured to a cross linked form to provide cured reaction products that exhibit elastomeric properties. The curable elastomeric sealant composition can include a cross linkable elastomeric oligomer; an initiator or cross-linking agent; a glassy monomer and/or a rubbery monomer; and optionally one or more additives. Cured reaction products of the composition have a single Tg and retain a higher sealing force at low temperatures (but above the cured product Tg) as compared to a curable composition made from the same cross linkable elastomeric oligomer but without the glassy and/or rubbery monomer.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to compositions comprising: (a) a propylene-based elastomer, comprising at least about 60 wt % propylene-derived units and about 5 to about 25 wt % ethylene-derived units, based on total weight of the propylene-based elastomer, wherein the propylene-based elastomer has a heat of fusion of less than about 80 J/g; and (b) a polyalphaolefin. Such compositions have at least one of the following properties: (a) a hardness of about 25 to about 67 shore A (ASTM D2240); (b) a glass transition temperature of about ?35° C. to about ?65° C. (ASTM D3418-08, 10° C./min); and (c) an impact resistance at a temperature no lower than about ?40° C. (ASTM D3763).

Abstract: A pressureless polymer pipe, a composition therefore, and a process of preparing the composition are described. The pipe is characterized in that the polymer comprises a propylene polymer composition where the propylene base polymer is a heterophasic propylene copolymer having a matrix of a propylene homopolymer and a dispersed phase of an elastomeric copolymer of propylene and at least one olefin comonomer; has a comonomer content of 2-7% by weight, based on the weight of the heterophasic propylene copolymer; has a melt flow rate MFR (2/230), determined according to ISO 1133 C4, of 0.1-2.0 g/10 min; has a broad molecular weight distribution as defined by its rheology shear thinning index, SHI0/50, measured at 200° C. of 9-30; has a tensile modulus, determined according to ISO 527-2/1B at 1 mm/min and 23° C. of at least 1800 MPa; has an impact strength, determined according to ISO 179/1 eA of at least 6 kJ/m2 at 0° C. and at least 2 kJ/m2 at ?20° C. The composition is a polymer composition as defined above.

Abstract: Filled polyolefin compositions comprising: A) from 10% to 75% by weight of a polypropylene component; B) from 20% to 80% by weight of a filler; C) from 3% to 50% of a polybutene-1 component; wherein the percentages of A), B) and C) are referred to the sum of A) B) and C).

Abstract: The invention relates to a biaxially oriented, single-layer microporous film which has a shut-off function and is made of propylene homopolymer, propylene block copolymer I and ?-nucleation agent. The melting range of the propylene block copolymer I starts at a temperature ranging from 50 to 120° C. The invention also relates to using the film as a separator in primary or secondary battery.

Abstract: The present application relates to an encapsulation composition and a photovoltaic cell module comprising the same, which may provide an encapsulation composition having excellent adhesivity of glass and modules with other members as well as excellent transparency, heat stability, ultraviolet stability and impact resistance. Therefore, the present application may provide a photovoltaic cell module that no peeling-off among elements, and the like, is caused, even when the module is used for a long time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process comprising extruding a blend of an first propylene polymer comprising a non-phenolic stabilizer and a non-irradiated second propylene polymer, wherein the irradiation of the first propylene polymer was conducted in a reduced oxygen environment, and the irradiated first propylene polymer and the non-irradiated second propylene polymer were blended at a temperature below the melting point of the first and second propylene polymers.

Abstract: The invention provides a process to form an ethylene-based polymer composition, the process comprising at least the following: Step 1: polymerizing a first ethylene-based polymer in the presence of at least one molecular catalyst and a hydrocarbon chain transfer agent, and at a polymerization pressure of at least 14,000 psi; Step 2: polymerizing a second ethylene-based polymer.

Abstract: Polypropylene composition having a melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C.) of equal or above 15 g/10 min comprising: (a) a crystalline polypropylene matrix; (b) an elastomeric propylene copolymer phase having a propylene content in the range of 40 to 80 wt.-%, and an intrinsic viscosity in the range of more than 0.7 to less or equal 2.5 dl/g; (c) a first polyethylene having a density in the range 905 to 925 kg/m3 and melt flow rate MFR2 (190° C.) of below 30 g/10 min; (d) a second polyethylene having a density of above 915 kg/m3, and a melt flow rate MFR2 (190° C.) of equal or above 30 g/10 min.

Abstract: Heterophasic polypropylene copolymers having an MFR (2.16 kg, 230° C.) of 15 to 200 g/10 min, determined according to ISO 1133 comprising a propylene homo- or copolymer matrix with an MFR (2.16 kg, 230° C.) of 80 to 500 g/10 min, determined according to ISO 1133 (A) and an ethylene or C4-C10-alpha-olefin propylene rubber phase (B) dispersed within the matrix, wherein the heterophasic polypropylene resin has a fraction soluble in p-xylene at 25° C. (XCS), having an intrinsic viscosity of 2.85 to 4.00 dl/g, determined according to DIN EN ISO 1628-1 and -3 and being composed of propylene monomer units in an amount of 70 wt % to 90 wt %, with optimum balance of impact resistance and low amount of hexane extractables; a process for their preparation and their use.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention blend polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polystyrene (PS) with calcium carbonate (CC) or other filler(s) to form a single or multi-layer plastic film. The result is an improved plastic film that retains the beneficial properties of conventional plastic films, but can also be easily fractured and creased. Embodiments of the invention also provide a method for manufacturing the single or multi-layer plastic film.

Abstract: A novel polyethylene formed by Ziegler catalyst is devised, for use in blow moulding.

Abstract: A resin composition for a seamless air bag cover or a resin composition for a seamless instrument panel having an air bag cover which comprises (A) 50 to 90% by mass of polypropylene, (B) 0 to 20% by mass of a thermoplastic elastomer and (C) 10 to 30% by mass of talc having an average particle diameter of 15 to 25 ?m and a distribution of a particle diameter such that the content of particles having a diameter of 5 ?m or smaller is 10% by mass or smaller and the content of particles having a diameter exceeding 40 ?m is 10% by mass or smaller. The resin composition exhibits sufficient properties when an instrument panel is molded. A seamless instrument panel having an air bag cover can be obtained as an integrally molded product, which can be treated as a single article in recycling.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pneumatic tire comprising a component, the component comprising a rubber composition comprising a diene based elastomer and 1 to 100 phr of: A) a twin polymerization reaction product of a silyl ether; or B) a twin polymerization reaction product of a boronic acid ester; or C) a twin polymerization reaction product of a titanium compound derived from tetraethyl orthotitanate and furfuryl alcohol; or D) a twin polymerization reaction product of a tungsten compound; The invention is further directed to the corresponding rubber compositions.

Abstract: Fabricated articles are disclosed which comprise a polypropylene impact copolymer. The propylene impact copolymer composition comprises from 60 to 90 percent by weight of the impact copolymer composition of a matrix phase, which can be a homopolymer polypropylene or random polypropylene copolymer having from 0.1 to 7 mol percent of units derived from ethylene or C4-C10 alpha olefins. The propylene impact copolymer composition also comprises from 10 to 40 percent by weight of the impact copolymer composition of a dispersed phase, which comprises a propylene/alpha-olefin copolymer having from 6 to 40 mol percent of units derived from ethylene or C4-C10 alpha olefins, wherein the dispersed phase has a comonomer content which is greater than the comonomer content in the matrix phase. The propylene impact copolymer composition is further characterized by having the ratio of the matrix MFR to the dispersed phase MFR being 1.2 or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to filled polymeric compositions, such as filled TPO compositions, having improved aesthetics, and to polymeric masterbatches which may be used to prepare the improved filled TPO compositions. The present invention also relates to processes for preparing the filled TPO compositions which eliminates a compounding step.