Abstract: A method is disclosed for increasing the surface energy of a surface of an organic polymeric material, particularly polyolefins. The method is comprised of blending from about 99.5% to about 90.0% by weight of the polymeric material with from about 0.5% to about 10.0% by weight of an amphiphile having the formula:RA(CHR.sup.2 [CH.sub.2 ].sub.n A.sup.1).sub.m R.sup.1R and R.sup.1 are selected from the group consisting of the alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, acyl and arylacyl derivatives of an aliphatic or aliphatic/aromatic mono-acid with a molecular weight of from about 150 to about 500 daltons, A and A.sup.1 are polar atoms or groups, R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of H, CH.sub.3 and C.sub.2 H.sub.5, n is from 0 to 3 and m is from 2 to 20.

Abstract: An opacified, semi-crystalline thermoplastic resin composition is provided having a poly(alkyleneoxy) substituted organic chromophore distributed throughout in an amount sufficient to color the resin. The resin composition is particularly useful for molding parts with strict dimensional tolerances as shrinkage of the molded part is minimal.

Abstract: This invention relates to obtaining beta crystalline Phase isotactic polypropylene with high purity and thermal stability simply by melt-crystallization in the presence of a two component beta nucleating agent. The two component beta-nucleating agent is formed by mixing 0.0001-1 weight % of dibasic acid with 0.001-1 weight % oxide, hydroxide or acid salt of a Group IIA metal. Such beta phase polypropylene can be used for the production of high impact strength molding extrusion shapes, microporous film and microporous hollow fiber.

Abstract: Solutions for flash-spinning substantially dry plexifilamentary film-fibril strands from fiber-forming polyolefins. The solutions comprise a mixture of 18 to 33 percent polyolefin by weight of the solution, 42 to 73 percent methylene chloride by weight of the solution and 9 to 25 percent carbon dioxide by weight of the solution.

Abstract: Composite materials based celluyloses grafted with titanium coupling agents reinforce polymeric resins, cement and gypsum. Processes for preparing said composites are disclosed.

Abstract: A composition comprises a carboxylic acid compound which contains at least three carbon atoms together with an organic sulphur-containing acid or salt of such an acid. The carboxylic acid may be an aliphatic diacid such as succinic acid. The sulphur-containing acid may be a sulphonic acid or sulphuric acid derivative such as the sodium salt of an alkyl sulphonic acid or of sulpho-succinic acid or of a carboxylic acid ester derivative of sulpho-succinic acid. The composition may be incorporated into an olefin polymer. The composition may be obtained by conventional powder blending or, for a polymer composition, melt blending techniques. Preferred polymer compositions have an increased clarity and a reduced level of haze compared to the polymer alone or the polymer containing only the carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a polypropylene molded article characterized in that the content of hexane and/or heptane therein is from 0.1 to 5 ppm and the content of 2,4-dimethyl-heptene-1 therein is from 0.1 to 5 ppm. It has a greatly lowered level of odor and hence is suitable for food packaging.

Abstract: A container body for a photographic film cartridge which comprises propylene-ethylene random copolymer resin composed of 96 to 98.5 wt. % of propylene units and 1.5 to 4 wt. % of ethylene units having a melt flow rate of 10 to 70 g/10 minutes and a molecular weight distribution of 2.5 to 5.5, Rockwell Hardness R of more than 80, and an organic nucleating agent. In the container body for a photographic film cartridge of the invention, breakage and cracking do not occur by the improvement in dropping strength. The white powder caused by the friction with the film cartridge packaged therein is prevented by the improvement of Rockwell hardness and wear resistance. The white powder caused by the sublimation or bleeding out of the organic nucleating agent is also prevented by the resin composition.

Abstract: A filler-containing polyolefin resin composition comprising a resin composition composed of a polyolefin resin and an inorganic filler exhibits an excellent thermal stability despite the presence of the inorganic filler by adding thereto a particular phenolic antioxidant, an amide or monoglyceride compound of a higher fatty acid and a particular metal inactivating agent.

Abstract: The invention provides a sprayable non-aqueous composition for repelling birds and animal pests, comprising a mixture of a tacky polyolefin, a substantially pure silica-based thixotropic agent and an organic solvent or diluent.

Abstract: Excellent stabilization to bright sunlight, is obtained in polypropylene (PP) fibers pigmented with Red 144, by combining the pigment with N-(substituted)-1-(piperazin-2-one alkyl)-.alpha.-(3,5-dialkyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)-.alpha.,.alpha.-substituted acetamide ("3,5-DHPZNA" for brevity). Stabilization of the red color is obtained for as long as the PP fibers themselves are stabilized by the 3,5-DHPZNA. 3,5-DHPZNA is a known hybrid stabilizer having a hindered amine N-(substituted)-1-(piperazin-2-one alkyl) group at one end, and a hindered phenol (3,5-dialkyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) group at the other. This particular hybrid, containing a piperazinone group, combined through a disubstituted alpha carbon atom of the acetamide in a single molecule, affords the advantages of each group with respect to its stabilization of the fiber against degradation, but without the expected adverse interaction of each group with Red 144 pigment. With 3,5-DHPZNA and Red 144 pigment, essentially no secondary stabilizer is necessary.

Abstract: Rosin esters are used to reduce the tendency of shaped articles made from polypropylene, especially fibers, to form malodorous decomposition products upon sterilization by gamma-irradiation. Other stabilizers normally used to prevent discoloration and degradation of polyolefins may also be present. Stabilized fibers are used for the manufacture of disposable medical products.

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: The present invention relates to polypropylene resin compositions that exhibit an improved smell over prior art polypropylene resin compositions and comprises a polypropylene resin containing an inorganic filler, at least one phenolic antioxidant, at least one phosphorus antioxidant, and fine powders comprising aggregates of intimately bonded particles comprising zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and water.

Abstract: Composite materials based on cement or gypsum materials reinforced by mixing with cellulosic fibers grafted with silylating agents. Processes for preparing these reinforced composites are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition comprises a carboxylic acid compound which contains at least three carbon atoms together with an organic sulphur-containing acid or salt of such an cid. The carboxylic acid may be an aliphatic diacid such as succinic acid. The sulphur-containing acid may be a sulphonic or sulphuric acid derivative such as the sodium salt of an alkyl sulphonic acid or of sulpho-succinic acid. The composition may be incorporated into an olefin polymer. The composition may be obtained by conventional powder blending or, for a polymer composition, melt blending techniques. Preferred polymer compositions have an increased clarity and a reduced level of haze compared to the polymer alone or the polymer containing only the carboxylic acid.

Abstract: A fibrous magnesium oxysulfate of granular form according to the present invention has an apparent specific gravity of 0.13-0.25, an oil absorption of 250-600 ml/100 g, a fiber diameter of 0.1-2.0 .mu.m and a fiber length of 10-100 .mu.m. The thermoplastic resin composition obtained by incorporating the magnesium oxysulfate into a thermoplastic resin has good properties and good appearance.

Abstract: A highly crystalline polypropylene is provided having:(A) (i) a melt flow rate (MFR) in the range of 0.1-200 g/10 minutes 230.degree. C. and (ii) an absorbance ratio determined by infrared absorption spectroscopy, IR-.rho., of wave-number 997 cm.sup.-1, A.sub.997, to wave-number 973 cm.sup.-1, A.sub.973, which satisfies the equation:IR-.tau..gtoreq.0.0203 log MFR+0.950; and(B) (i) an IR-.tau. value of at least 0.97 of a component deposited initially in an amount of 2 to 3% by weight from a dilute, slowly cooled and stirred xylene solution of the polypropylene and (ii) a ratio of the weight average molecular weight of the deposited component (M.sub.w1) to that of the polypropylene (M.sub.w0), M.sub.w1 /M.sub.w0, of at least 3.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition is provided which contains a thermoplastic resin and a colorant in the form of a polyalkyleneoxy-trifluoromethyl aniline colorant provided in said thermoplastic resin in a minor amount sufficient to provide coloration to said resin, said colorant having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from H, a lower alkyl group containing from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, CH.sub.2 Cl, CH.sub.2 Br, CH.sub.2 OH, phenyl or ##STR2## wherein R.sub.4 is H or a lower alkyl group containing from 1 to about 9 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 is H, CF.sub.3, a lower alkyl group containing from 1 to about 9 carbon atoms, Cl or Br; R.sub.3 is an aromatic or heteroaromatic containing group, and n is an integer from 2 to about 75.

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 high clarity polymeric composition which is stable toward sterilizing radiation includes a semicrystalline polyolefin of narrow molecular weight distribution having incorporated therein a liquid mobilizing additive, a radiation stabilizing amount of a hindered amine and a clarifying agent. The invention includes a sterilized article fabricated from the composition and a method to radiation sterilize the article.

Abstract: The .alpha.-modification of cis-naphthoylenebis(benzimidazole) is unstable in many media and up to date has therefore only been used as a vat dye. However, according to the invention, the .alpha.-modification can readily be used for pigmenting in the mass polyolefins such as polyethylene, polypropylene or analogous copolymers. During pigmenting, the pigment which is prepared in a conventional manner, is stable in that modification and produces strong red dyeings.

Abstract: A polyolefin BMF web made from a mixture of polypropylene and surfactant can have high wet strength when (a) the surfactant is nonionic and (b) the surfactant is mixed with the polypropylene at a static mixer that interconnects the extruder and the BMF die. By so postponing the addition of the surfactant, it is protected from both the exceedingly high temperatures of the extruder and from the high shearing forces within the extruder. The surfactant also is heated to high temperatures for a much shorter time than if it were premixed with the polypropylene.

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 container body for photographic film cartridge composed of a resin comprising more than 70 wt. % of polypropylene resin, 0.01 to 2 wt. % of a fatty acid amide lubricant, 0 to 1 wt. % of an antioxidant and 0.01 to 1 wt. % of an organic nucleating agent of which the surface has previously been treated with a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of aliphatic metal salts, metal salts of alkyl lactic acids and metal salts of lactic acid.The container body of the invention is excellent in dropping strength, transparency and odor. The injection moldability is also excellent, because of good resin fluidity and high crystallization temperature.

Abstract: A composite useful in thermal energy storage, said composite being formed of a polyolefin matrix having a phase change material such as a crystalline alkyl hydrocarbon incorporated therein. The composite is useful in forming pellets, sheets or fibers having thermal energy storage characteristics; methods for forming the composite are also disclosed.

Abstract: Coherent thermoplastic aggregates with very high content of pulverized mineral materials, composed of the said materials, of polyolefin polymers and/or copolymers, and possibly also of various familiar adjuvants, characterized by the fact that, in order for them to have both a volumetric mass close to or at most equal to the theoretical volumetric mass of the pulverized mineral substances entering into their composition and an excellent compatibility with redispersion polymers, the polymers and/or copolymers entering into the composition of the said aggregates in presence of a fluidizing agent are chosen within the group of thermoplastics with melting and/or softening point at least equal to 60.degree. C. and index of fluidity at least 50 (measured according to the standard ASTM D 1238) of the polyolefin type, other than those containing a polar monomer.

Abstract: Disclosed are selected 4-acyl-2,6-dialkylphenyl adducts of mono- and polysaccharides, which are useful an antioxidants in organic materials (e.g. polyolefins) normally subject to oxidative degradation.

Abstract: A composition comprises (a) a carboxylic acid compound which contains at least three carbon atoms and (b) an amine such as an ethoxylated amine. The composition may be obtained by conventional powder blending or melt blending techniques. The compositions can be incorporated into an olefin polymer to give a polymer composition which has an increased crystallization temperature and/or improved optical properties.

Abstract: A colored polypropylene resin comprising a polypropylene resin, a carbon black pigment and a copper phthalocyanine pigment, said colored polypropylene resin further comprising 0.

Abstract: Composite material based on a polymeric or copolymeric substance which may be a thermoplastic or thermosetting material or rubber, and an organic material which is cellulosic or starch. The cellulosic material is grafted with a silylating agent. Processes for preparing this composite are also disclosed.

Abstract: A colored thermoplastic resin composition is provided which comprises a thermoplastic resin and a colorant in the form of an alkyleneoxy-substituted chromophore group provided in said thermoplastic resin in a minor amount sufficient to provide coloration to said thermoplastic resin. A process for preparing colored thermoplastic resins is also provided.

Abstract: A color concentrate which comprises (a) one or more of polypropylene resins and propylene copolymers having a melt flow rate in the range of 0.1-100, (b) one or more of organic and inorganic pigments; and (c) one or more pigment dispersants selected from the group consisting of polyethylene wax, polypropylene wax and derivatives thereof, zinc stearate, magnesium stearate, aluminium stearate, calcium stearate and ethylene bisamide, the contents of (a), (b) and (c) being, respectively, 11-30 wt %, 10-80 wt % and 10-50 wt % based on the total of (a), (b) and (c); and molded or extruded articles of thermoplastic resins other than (a) colored with the color concentrate.

Abstract: Coherent thermoplastic aggregates with very high content of pulverulent mineral materials, said aggregates comprised of the said mineral materials, further of polyolefin polymers and/or copolymers, and possibly additionally of miscellaneous known additives; characterized in that, with the aim of achieving a density near to or at most equal to the theoretical density of the pulverulent mineral materials entering into their composition, while still having excellent compatibility with the polymers of redispersion, i.e., the polymers into which the subject aggregates are to be mixed, the interparticle voids between the grains of the mineral materials, which grains are basically in contact with each other, are at most filled--in the presence of a fluidifacient agent--by at least one polyolefin polymer and/or copolymer having a fusion temperature and/or softening temperature at least equal to 60.degree. C., and having a fluidity index (ASTM 1238) of at least 50.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for nucleating olefin polymers prepared with high activity MgCl.sub.2 -supported Ti procatalysts and aluminum alkyl cocatalysts, the process involving heat treating the olefin polymers after polymerization and before melt compounding with an alcoholic solution of an aromatic carboxylic acid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel sealant composition consisting essentially of an admixture of at least one polyolefin resin in particulate form, magnesium oxide, a metal salt of a fatty acid and a suitable liquid carrier. In general, the ingredients are normally present in the range of from about 15 to 25 percent polyolefin, from about 0 to about 6 percent of the metal fatty acid salt, from about 10 to 18 percent magnesium oxide and from about 53 to about 70 percent carrier.

Abstract: A composition comprising a chlorinated polyolefin and an optical brightener is disclosed. The compositions are useful as detectable adhesion promoters for polyolefin substrates. The compositions are applied as a coating to the polyolefin substrate and the coated substrate exposed to an ultraviolet light source to determine uniformity of the coating over the substrate. Uniform coverage is necessary to develop optimum adhesion between the substrate and a subsequently applied paint layer.

Abstract: A colored thermoplastic resin composition is provided which comprises a thermoplastic resin and a colorant in the form of an alkyleneoxy-substituted chromophore group provided in said thermoplastic resin in a minor amount sufficient to provide coloration to said thermoplastic resin. A process for preparing colored thermoplastic resins is also provided.

Abstract: A flame retardant for polyolefins, which comprises as an effective ingredient a hardly water-soluble or water-insoluble, nitrogen-containing phosphorus compound obtained by mixing 100 parts by weight of a condensed phosphoric acid compound with 10 to 100 parts by weight of a triazine compound and heating the mixture at 100.degree. to 250.degree. C. in the presence or absence of water.

Abstract: Silanes grafted onto celluloses and lignocelluloses' fibers, in presence of free radical initiator, reinforced thermoplastic composites, which replace the inorganic fillers. Polyethylene composites are prepared by a hot melt mixing process, wherein the cellulosic molecules graft with silanes, and part of the thermoplastic polymer, can be initiated to attach with the maleic anhydride present. The grafted cellulose molecules with aminosilanes combine easily and strongly with that maleiated polymer to give the superior composite properties. The silanes grafted onto organic fillers proved to be higher in energy, secant modulus, tensile strength and strain compared to inorganic fillers such as glass fibers or mica composites. Noting that the cost of silanes grafted onto cellulosic or lignocellulosic fibers are several times lower than that of treated glass fibers or mica.

Abstract: A flame retardant polyolefin resin composition which, when molded, affords a molded product having highly flame retardant properties, no dripping properties, a smooth surface and an excellent appearance and superior resistances to heavy metal deterioration, heat deterioration and weather is provided, which composition consists of (A) 5-60% by weight of a halogen-containing flame retardant, (B) 100-10% by weight of antimony trioxide based on the weight of the halogen-containing flame retardant, (C) 0.5-15% by weight of a crosslinking agent, (D) 0.05-5% by weight of a specified thiophosphite, and (E) the balance % by weight of a polyolefin resin, the total of the quantities of (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) being 100% by weight. If necessary, a processing aid may be further added to the above flame retardant polyolefin resin composition.

Abstract: Propylene polymers produced by high-activity support based coordination catalysts are effectively nucleated with benzoic acid and adipic acid, yielding molding resins of high clarity.

Abstract: The polyolefin-based resin composition of the invention comprises (a) 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin-based resin such as polyethylenes, polypropylenes and copolymers of ethylene and propylene, (b) from 20 to 300 parts by weight of a wax such as a petroleum wax and (c) from 20 to 300 parts by weight of a mineral oil and/or a synthetic oil and the components are melted together into a uniform melt and then molded and solidified into a block or slab which is useful as a material for carving works. The material can be carved or engraved even by a child or a beginner in the art of carving works to create fine sculptures.

Abstract: Incorporation of an ethoxylated amine in a sodium benzoate nucleated propylene polymer resin synergistically improves clarity as well as yellowness over what is achieved by use of sodium benzoate or ethoxylated amine alone.

Abstract: An injection blow molding grade resin or improved clarity and processability is obtained by incorporating N,N.sup.1 -ethylene bisstearamide and an ethoxylated amine into a sodium benzoate nucleated propylene polymer.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polymers are stabilized by mixing therewith, under polymer processing conditions such that nitroxyl radicals are formed, a nitrogen stabilizers therefor, which is (a) a C-nitroso-containing compound (b) an N-nitroso-containing compound, or (c) a nitrone-containing compound.

Abstract: Polyolefin compositions which are pigmented with titanium dioxide are rendered actinic radiation stabilized by incorporating therein a C.sub.12-20 alkyl ester of 3,5-di-tert.butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid.

Abstract: An electretized material for a dust filter which is made of an insulating polymer material such as polypropylene incorporated with a fatty acid metal salt in an amount of not less than 100 ppm in terms of the metal.

Abstract: A polyolefin molding composition which contains a very small amount of a metal salt of citric acid brings about only very slight corrosion to the machines during processing.

Abstract: A colored thermoplastic resin composition is provided which comprises a thermoplastic resin and a colorant in the form of an alkyleneoxy-substituted chromophore group provided in said thermoplastic resin in a minor amount sufficient to provide coloration to said thermoplastic resin. A process for preparing colored thermoplastic resins is also provided.