Abstract: A sulfur-vulcanizable rubber composition obtained by thermomechanical worg of a conjugated diene compound and an aromatic vinyl compound prepared by solution polymerization in a hydrocarbon solvent having a total content of aromatic vinyl compound of between 5% and 50% and a glass transition temperature (Tg) of between 0.degree. C. and -80.degree. C. with 30 to 150 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of elastomer of a silica having a BET surface area of between 100 and 250 m.sup.2 /g, a CTAB surface area of between 100 and 250 m.sup.2 /g, an oil absorption measured in DBP of between 150 and 250 ml/100 g, and an average projected area of the aggregates greater than 8500 nm.sup.2 before use and between 7000 and 8400 nm.sup.2 after thermomechanical mixing as well as the additives conventionally employed, with the exception of the sulfur vulcanization system, comprising at least one heat step reaching a temperature of between 130.degree. C. and 180.degree. C.

Abstract: A forming process for producing a hard shaped molded article that includes subjecting a moldable thermosetting composition to a high temperature cure condition at a temperature greater than about 250.degree. C. and less than the decomposition temperature of the composition to form a crosslinked polymeric network. In particular, the invention features a forming process for producing a hard shaped molded article that includes the steps of(a) providing a moldable thermosetting composition that includes 1) a polybutadiene or polyisoprene resin which is a liquid at room temperature and which has a molecular weight less than 5,000 and a large number of pendent vinyl groups and 2) a solid butadiene- or isoprene-containing polymer (e.g, a thermoplastic elastomer);(b) forming the composition into a shape; and(c) curing the composition to produce the article including subjecting the composition to a high temperature cure condition at a temperature greater than about 250.degree. C.

Abstract: A polyisoprene elastomer has a polyisoprene content with an average molecular weight in the range of 15,000 to 70,000 and preferably 25,000 to 50,000. This has been cross-linked with an unsaturated aromatic compound and cured with a sulfur or peroxide curing system. The elastomer has an extremely low compression set (0 to 5%) and an extremely low durometer (Shore A, 0 to 20). The elastomer is lightweight, soft, flexible and durable and its properties make its shock-absorbing and shock-attenuating characteristics unique. It is therefore highly suitable for insole and/or midsole components in footwear.

Abstract: A method of producing fluorinated elastomeric articles having reduced coefficients of friction, improved wear life and improved resistance to fluid permeability. A thermoplastic elastomeric article is exposed to gaseous fluorine in a reactor vessel under reaction conditions sufficient to create a fluorinated material on the external portions of the elastomeric article, which fluorinated material extends inwardly into the matrix of the article, without promoting degradation of the tensile properties of the article.

Abstract: A reinforcing agent for vulcanizable rubber compounds comprises an anhydrous metal salt of an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having a crystalline structure consisting essentially of plates and fibers. Vulcanizable rubber compounds containing such reinforcing agents have improved physical properties over rubber compounds containing conventional metal carboxylic acid salts. Methods for the preparation of such anhydrous metal salts and methods for the reinforcement of vulcanizable rubber compounds therewith are also provided.

Abstract: Shaped articles such as fibers, films, tapes, rods and the like are fabricated from composites of nonconducting, flexible chain carrier polymers and conductive, conjugated polymers. The shaped, composite articles are electrically conductive and also display excellent mechanical properties, i.e., with respect to tensile strength, elongation at break, and the like. Methods of preparing the novel composite articles are disclosed as well.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprising a base rubber, carbon black and a dinitrodiamine compound represented by the formula [I], ##STR1## wherein X is a divalent aliphatic, alicyclic or aromatic group which may contain halogen or oxygen in the group, R.sup.1 is hydrogen or an aliphatic, alicyclic or aromatic group, provided that two nitrogen atoms linking through X may further link through R.sup.1 when both X and R.sup.1 are the aliphatic groups, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently of one another are each hydrogen or an alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, provided that R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may conjointly form a ring,is improved in its scorching without deterioration in its dynamic properties by incorporating thereto the following components (A) or (B):(A) N-(cyclohexylthio)phthalimide and a bismaleimide compound, or(B) 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-1,4-benzoquinone.

Abstract: Polymer particles which carry, implanted on their surface, amphiphilic molecules carrying ion-forming or reactive groups, and dispersions thereof, which may be prepared by contacting a latex of particles of a polymer having a glass transition temperature Tg greater than about 40.degree. C., with an amphophilic compound having an HLB greater than or equal to 10 and a molecular weight greater than or equal to 400. The contacting is carried out at a temperature within the glass transition zone of the polymer, until enmeshing of the polymer chains and of the hydrophobic blocks of the amphiphilic compound has been achieved. The hydrophilic block of the amphiphilic compound carries at least one ion-forming or reactive group. The particles and their dispersions are useful in biological applications.

Abstract: A continuous thermal polymerization process for the manufacture of cyclic hydrocarbon resins. The molecular weight of polymerized cyclic hydrocarbon resins is controlled with selected process temperatures for the feed, selected times in the reactor, and recycle of thermal polymerized product.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel curing system which is not associated with decomposition or production of low molecular materials. The curing system employs an aqueous composition which comprises (a) a compound having in one molecule at least two carbonylcyclic urea groups represented by the following formula (1) ##STR1## [wherein n is an integer of 0 to 5, X which may be the same or different and represents oxygen atom, a sulfur atom or --NR.sub.1 -- in which R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl, hydroxyalkyl or alkylene group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms.] and (b) a basic resin which has a functional group reactive with an isocyanate group and is water soluble or water dispersible by neutralizing.

Abstract: An unsaturated, elastomeric ABC block copolymer comprised of the monomer units of 40 to 80% of 1,3-butadiene, 5 to 40% of isoprene and 2 to 30% of styrene, said copolymer comprising i) 40 to 75% of block A which contains styrene and butadiene units or isoprene and butadiene units with a content of distributed vinyl or isopropenyl groups of less than 15%, iia) up to 25% of a block B which contains styrene and butadiene units or isoprene and butadiene units with a vinyl or isopropenyl content of more than 70%, or iib) up to 25% of a block B' which contains styrene, isoprene and optionally butadiene units with a content of homogeneously distributed isopropenyl or vinyl groups of less than 15%, and iii) 20 to 55% of a block C which contains styrene and isoprene units and optionally butadiene units with an isopropenyl or vinyl content of more than 70%.

Abstract: A method for incorporating metal salts of .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids into polymers and improving the cured physical properties of vulcanizable rubber compositions based on such polymers. The method includes the steps of preparing a polymer cement in a suitable organic solvent, forming a suspension of the metal salt of an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid in a suitable aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent miscible with the organic solvent, mixing the polymer cement and the suspension together and thereafter removing the solvents to provide the metal salt uniformly dispersed within the polymer.

Abstract: The inventive rubber composition comprises (a) an EPM or EPDM rubber, (b) an organopolysiloxane, (c) a finely divided silica filler and (d) a polyoxyethylene glycol having a specified average molecular weight, this last component being the characteristic ingredient. By virtue of the unique formulation, the rubber composition is outstandingly free from the troubles that the surface of a metal mold, in which the rubber composition is repeatedly molded and vulcanized with heating to give vulcanized rubber articles, becomes stained so as to necessitate frequent cleaning works for continuing the molding process so that a great improvement can be obtained in the productivity in the manufacture of rubber articles.

Abstract: There is described the use of substituted N-trichloromethyl thiodicarboximides in combination with N,N'-substituted bis-(2,4-diamino-s-triazin-6-yl)-oligosulfides in vulcanizable rubber mixtures in order to improve the vulcanization characteristics and such rubber mixtures.

Abstract: Ziegler-Natta catalyzed polymer chains are end capped with at least one functional group-containing unit which is otherwise essentially absent from said polymer chain. The chains can be grafted to form graft copolymers and star copolymers. The compositions are useful as oil additives and in general purpose elastomer as well as thermoplastic polymer compositions.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising a polymer, a tackifier, and a plasticizing amount in the range of 5-40% by weight, 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol dibenzoate.

Abstract: In the present invention, a polymer having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of from 200 to 40,000 and a glass transition point of from -75.degree. C. to +10.degree. C. which is obtained by the cationic polymerization of a branched alpha-olenin is used as a tackifier (a tacky producer) for a hot melt adhesive or a pressure-sensitive adhesive. An adhesive composition containing the polymer described above as a tackifier has excellent heat resistance, hue, weather resistance, and the like and has such excellent characteristics that its odor is weak.

Abstract: A block-free polymer is prepared by anionically polymerizing at least two compounds selected from the groups consisting of butadiene, isoprene and styrene in an inert organic solvent in the presence of an organolithium compound as a catalyst and a cocatalyst of a glycol dialkyl ether: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.3 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are alkyl groups of different numbers of carbon atoms selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, iso-butyl, sec-butyl and t-butyl, and the total number of carbon atoms in the alkyl group ranges from 5 to 7.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided an aqueous and low VOC composition which is particularly useful as a coating composition for non-porous substrates. The aqueous compositions comprise(A) at least one water-dispersible or emulsifiable olefin polymer;(B) at least one non-ionic surfactant;(C) at least one anionic surfactant;(D) at least one volatile organic liquid; and(E) water.Preferably, the aqueous compositions are in the form of oil-in-water emulsions. The invention also relates to a process of preparing the low VOC oil-in-water emulsions, and to the use of such coating compositions as adherent primer coatings for substrates, and in particular, non-porous substrates.

Abstract: The invention relates to EPDM rubber seals for use in hydraulic cylinders such as the cylinders of automotive brake and clutch systems. Using an EPDM rubber composition carefully formulated so as to be good in kneadability, rubber seals having good resistance to yielding or loss of resiliency by fatigue as well as sufficient strength and elongation are obtained. Essential components of the rubber composition are 100 parts by weight of EPDM coplymer rubber, 30-80 parts by weight of carbon black and 1-5 parts by weight of a peroxide as cross-linking agent. It is important to use an EPDM copolymer in which the distribution of ethylene is uneven such that the content of ethylene is highest in a fraction highest in molecular weight and is lowest in another fraction lowest in molecular weight. The difference in ethylene content between these two fractions of the copolymer should be more than 5 wt % and not more than 9 wt %.

Abstract: A non-aqueous shade enhancing agent composition comprises (a) a copolymer obtained by graft-polymerizing a main chain polymer being substantially insoluble in a non-aqueous solvent having a solubility parameter in the range of 6.5 t0 10.0 with a branch polymer being soluble in said solvent at a weight ratio of the main chain polymer to the branch polymer in the range between 90/10 and 10/90 and (b) a specific quaternary ammonium salt.

Abstract: Molded articles such as gaskets for container caps are made from a thermoplastic composition at high speed, for instance above 100 per minute, by continuously cutting a continuous supply of molten thermoplastic composition into molten pieces and transferring the molten pieces to a molding position at which they are molded into the gaskets or other desired articles, and the composition includes a melt-release material that continuously replenishes a melt-release layer on the surfaces by which the molten composition is cut and transferred to the molding position.

Abstract: A family of novel and unique synthetic alkali metal alumino-silicates (SAMS) are produced by the hydrothermal reaction between kaolin clay and alkali metal silicates. The integrated composition of the SAMS products is a unique entity having an overall composition ofxM.sub.2 O:Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 :ySiO.sub.2 :zH.sub.2 Owhere x is the number of moles of alkali metal oxide and is an integer from 0.01 to 2.0, M is an alkali metal, y is the number of moles of SiO.sub.2 in the unique SAMS composition, and z is the number of moles of bound water and is an integer ranging from 1.0 to 5.0. The composition essentially comprises altered kaolin clay platelets with an integral rim or protuberance of essentially amorphous alkali metal silicate-kaolin reaction product. The unique SAMS compositions are structured materials in which the structure can be controlled, and are therefore useful as functional fillers, as TiO.sub.

Abstract: A novel process for providing a thermoplastic polymer having novel thermal characteristics including the critical step of masticating the polymer, either continuously or discontinuously, until the melt index of the polymer is substantially increased.

Abstract: Plastic containing small amounts of titanium dioxide and, if appropriate, carbon black and an additive which reduces the tracking resistance, for the production of laser-writable mouldings.

Abstract: Polymer particles which carry, implanted on their surface, amphiphilic molecules carrying ion-forming or reactive groups, and dispersions thereof, which may be prepared by contacting a latex of particles of a polymer having a glass transition temperature Tg greater than about 40.degree. C., with an amphiphilic compound having an HLB greater than or equal to 10 and a molecular weight greater than or equal to 400. The contacting is carried out at a temperature within the glass transition zone of the polymer, until enmeshing of the polymer chains and of the hydrophobic blocks of the amphiphilic compound has been achieved. The hydrophilic block of the amphiphilic compound carries at least one ion-forming or reactive group. The particles and their dispersions are useful in biological applications.

Abstract: Polymer particles possessing, implanted on their surface, amphiphilic molecules carrying ion-forming or reactive groups, and dispersions thereof, prepared by diffusing, into a previously prepared aqueous seeding dispersion of polymer particles, an organosoluble polymerization initiator, swelling the particles of the dispersion thus obtained by introducing a monomer composition comprising at least one monomer and at least one amphiphilic compound, and polymerizing the monomer composition.

Abstract: A process for producing a modified propylene polymer composition is disclosed, which comprises melt-kneading a propylene polymer having a considerable titanium or vanadium content as a catalyst residue and having incorporated therein a phenolic antioxidant in the presence of a radical generator in combination with a specific amount of a zinc salt of a carboxylic acid. The resulting modified propylene polymer composition exhibits freedom from coloring as well as improved moldability.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing pourable pulverulent rubber-filler mixtures starting from rubber solutions is disclosed. In this method, the filler is dispersed in an organic solvent and then mixed with a rubber solution to obtain a stable rubber-containing filler dispersion. The dispersion is then introduced into hot water containing a dispersed filler and subjected to high shear forces, causing the organic solvent to simultaneously be largely distilled off. After the rubber-containing filler dispersion has been completely added, an aqueous filler dispersion is added, water is removed from the precipitated rubber-filler mixture, and the product mixture is dried under constant agitation.

Abstract: There is disclosed the use of microencapsulated antidegradants in rubber and a process for the production of microencapsulated antidegradants. More specifically, this invention is directed to the cellulose acetate microencapsulation of para-phenylene diamine based antiozonants at wall to core ratios greater than 1:1 but less than 4:1. The microcapsules preferably have a particle diameter of less than 50 microns. The microencapsulated antidegradant prepared and used according to this invention provides long term protection to rubber articles that are subject to ozone and oxygen attack.

Abstract: A novel process for providing a thermoplastic polymer having unique thermal characteristics including the step of cooling the polymer during extended mastication until the melt index of the polymer is substantially increased.

Abstract: A thixotropic hot-melt adhesive contains reactive silane groups and is still viscous and plastically moldable after cooling. It contains a mixture ofat least one thermoplastic material, andat least one thixotropic agent,wherein silane groups are contained either in the thermoplastic material itself or in at least one added silane-based binder.

Abstract: An article having a surface comprising an olefin polymer is marked with indicia using an ink comprising a binder capable of substantially complete cure at a temperature of about 100.degree. to 300.degree. C. for less than about 10 minutes and then heated to cure the binder. The indicia are permanent, e.g. are resistant to being rubbed off and are solvent resistant. Heat-recoverable marker sleeves having such permanent indicia are particularly useful for marking wires, e.g. in aircraft harnessing.

Abstract: Rubber compositions are disclosed which are capable of exhibiting superior adhesion and high water resistance in bonding rubbers to brass and to organic fiber cords and also to different rubbers. Such bonding characteristics can be obtained by the use of specified amounts of a selected class of organic sulfur-containing compounds combined with sulfur-curable rubbers, silica, resorcin donors and methylene donors. Hoses are also disclosed which have these compositions applied as adhesive layers.

Abstract: This invention is a rubber composition for a tire tread of 100 parts by weight (pbw) diene system rubber to which are added x pbw of carbon black and y pbw of softening agent. The softening agent contains z pbw of liquid polymer. The amounts of x, y and z are described by the inequalities (5/8)x-20.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.x and (y/5)+5.ltoreq.z. The liquid polymer has a flow points of 20.degree. C. or below. The rubber composition provided here gives a tire tread with improved performance in terms of grade climbing ability, braking and standing start, on ice as well as on snow. Besides, the service life of the rubber is prolonged, and tread performance deterioration is reduced to a minimum.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a fraction of hardened particles of an elastomer material of limited particle sizes between 0.1 and 1 mm, preferably between 0.3 and 0.7 mm. The order of magnitude of the admixture to every 100 parts of unhardened elastomer material lies at 5 to 60 parts, preferably 20 to 40 parts. The admixture of the particles to the elastomer material is effected before the elastomer material hardens and is done to produce a defined, non-smooth surface in end products made of elastomers.

Abstract: A rubber composition for tires having improved heat build-up and high temperature reinforcibility comprises specified amounts of particular surface-treated carbon black, silica and particular silane coupling agent based on 100 parts by weight of rubber ingredient.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for stabilization of natural rubber against oxidative degradation by incorporating therein phenolic derivatives of 3-hydroxymethyl-5-hydroxymethylthio-1,3,4-thiadiazolidine-2-thione and stabilized rubber compositions thereof.

Abstract: A latex copolymer composition is produced having good flame retardancy. The copolymer is typically made from vinylidene chloride monomers, conjugated diene monomers, vinyl substituted aromatic monomers, and functional monomers such as unsaturated mono or dicarboxylic acids. Through the use of flame retardant agents such as halogenated waxes, metallic salts, and the like, the pliability or softness, as well as the strength of the copolymer composition, can be controlled. Flexibilizing agents can optionally be utilized to abate cracking, especially after heat aging. The composition can optionally be pigmented. The flame retardant latex composition can be utilized as coatings on various substrates such as mats, fibers, and the like.

Abstract: A process for preparing a pourable powdered rubber containing filler, comprising preparing a blend by mixing a portion of said filler to be incorporated in said rubber product with 0.1 to 6.5 phr of a water-soluble salt of a Group IIa, IIb, IIIa or VIII metal of the Periodic Table and a rubber latex or aqueous emulsion of a rubber solution, adjusting the pH of the blend to a pH ranging from 3.2 to 8.6 by addition of an acid, adding the remaining amount of filler to the pH adjusted blend, separating the rubber containing filler from the aqueous phase of the blend, and drying the powdered rubber product obtained.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprising 35 to 100 parts by weight of a carbon black per 100 parts by weight of a rubber component, the carbon black having a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area (N.sub.2 SA) within a range of 70 to 185 m.sup.2 /g and an aggregate characteristic which shows a first and a second modal diameters in the aggregate equivalent Stokes diameter distribution and has a difference between the two modal diameters L (nm) to be calculated from the following equation (1) which satisfies the following formula (2):L=Dst.sub.2 -Dst.sub.1 (1)20.ltoreq.L.ltoreq.110-0.3 (N.sub.2 SA) (2)wherein Dst.sub.1 and Dst.sub.2 respectively denote the first modal diameter (nm) and the second modal diameter (nm) in the aggregate equivalent Stokes diameter distribution detetermined by a centrifugal classification method.

Abstract: A solid flexible polymeric material is formed by solidifying a water-based latex which contains an inorganic filler. The filler is sand and this may be stabilized in the latex with xanthan gum. The solid material may be a foamed or non-foamed layer which may be used as integral carpet backing, as carpet underlay, or as an adhesive for bonding a reinforcing fabric to the back of carpeting.

Abstract: A resin composition is suitable for molding to a gear and comprises 30 to 98 percent by weight of a resin being capable of the anisotropic phase in the molten state and the melt processing and 2 to 70 percent by weight of fibers such as metal fibers, carbon fibers, glass fibers, inorganic fibers, synthetic fibers and mineral fibers.

Abstract: The rubber composition without formulating a carbon black filler has a remarkably low Mooney viscosity and still is capable of giving a rubber vulcanizate having excellent mechanical properties. The rubber composition comprises, in addition to natural rubber or a diene-based synthetic rubber and a non-carbon inorganic filler, a specific poly(dialkoxysiloxane) terminated at each molecular chain end with a polysulfide linkage-containing group of the formula (RO).sub.3 Si--R.sup.1 --S.sub.x -- R.sup.1 --bonded to the terminal silicon atom, in which R is an alkyl group, e.g. methyl and ethyl, R.sup.1 is a divalent hydrocarbon group, e.g. --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 13 , and x is a positive integer of 2 to 6 or, typically, 4.

Abstract: An improved vulcanizing composition including sulfur and a dispersing agent which is useful for improving the dispersibility of sulphur used in vulcanizing rubber including an effective amount of rubber in combination with a rubber processing oil. A method for preparation of the improved vulcanizing composition includes combining a rubber processing oil and an effective amount of rubber to produce a dispersing agent containing about 0.1-30% rubber by total weight of the dispersing agent, and mixing the dispersing agent and sulphur, optionally in the presence of a solvent which is subsequently removed, to produce an improved vulcanizing compound.

Abstract: A solid flexible polymeric material is formed by solidifying a water-based latex which contains an inorganic filler. The filler is sand and this may be stabilized in the latex with xanthan gum. The solid material may be a formed or non-foamed layer which may be used as integral carpet backing, as carpet underlay, or as an adhesive for bonding a reinforcing fabric to the back of carpeting.

Abstract: A dispersion improved carbon black compounded rubber composition comprises a rubber component and a reinforcing carbon black in an amount of from 30 to 150 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the rubber component. The rubber component is selected from a group consisting of a natural rubber, synthetic isoprene rubber and a mixture thereof, or a blend of this rubber component with a diene base synthetic rubber other than this rubber component. The reinforcing carbon black has a specific surface area of from 70 to 200 m.sup.2 /g when measured by a nitrogen adsorption method and a DBP value of from 80 to 130 ml/100 g, and is obtained by introducing mainly phenolic hydroxide groups into the surface of the carbon black through plasma treatment at low temperatures or by introducing carboxyl groups and the phenolic hydroxide groups thereinto through plasma treating at low temperatures and neutralizing the thus introduced acid groups.

Abstract: Resinous pigment concentrates comprising at least one pigment and a dispersing additive of a naphthenic extender oil and/or a phosphate ester blended with a major portion of a resinous polymer containing a significant proportion of at least one polymerized conjugated diene monomer, when used for coloring resinous polymers as described, are effective in reducing such defects in finished articles as gels and surface blemishes.

Abstract: Elastomer/filler interface agents for filled vulcanizable matrices, e.g., natural or synthetic rubber, comprise the amido reaction products of tetraethylene pentamine ("TEPA") with amide-forming organosulfur compounds.

Abstract: A rubber composition composed of natural rubber alone or a blend rubber consisting of natural rubber and not more than 50% by weight of at least one kind of a diene base synthetic rubber, and containing carbon black satisfying the following relations in an amount from 35 to 55 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts of the rubber component:(a) Nitrogen adsorption specific surface area (N.sub.2 SA) is from 115 to 135 m.sup.2 /g.(b) The strength (.DELTA.DBP) of the agglomerates defined by the following formula is not more than 18 ml/100 g..DELTA.DBP(ml/100 g)=DBP-24M4DBP(c) An oil adsorption at 24M4DBP is from 95 to 110 ml/100 g.(d) A ratio of the nitrogen adsorbing specific surface area (N.sub.2 SA) (m.sup.2 /g) to iodine adsorbing specific surface area (IA) (mg/g) is from 1.05 to 1.20.