Abstract: A conductive composition comprises a poly(arylene ether), a polyamide, a conductive additive, and an impact modifier, wherein the composition demonstrates less than or equal to 0.0150 grams of composition buildup on the die face per minute of running time per meter of die opening perimeter after extruding the composition at a steady state for five minutes.

Abstract: The present invention has for its object a prefabricated sealing membrane formed by a support, coated on at least one surface, and preferably impregnated throughout, with a modified bitumen base composition, characterized in that the thermoplastic bituminous composition for coating and/or impregnation is a bituminous binder modified by a thermoplastic polyurethane having the following weight proportion: 40 to 90% bitumen, 10 to 50% thermoplastic polyurethane, 0 to 10% aromatic oil, 0 to 50% filler, 0 to 0.5% catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed are high clarity films produced from semicrystalline polyesters by calendering. These films unexpectedly develop a higher peak melting point, which leads to higher thermal resistance. The semicrystalline polyesters may be biodegradable. When these calendered films are oriented, they develop unexpectedly high physical strength or clarity in comparison to films that are prepared by conventional techniques.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising a polyamide, a polyphenylene ether, an impact modifier, and a carbon type filler for an electrically conductive use, the filler residing in a phase of the polyphenylene ether. The resin composition of the present invention has excellent electrical conductivity, fluidity, and an excellent balance of a coefficient of linear expansion and an impact resistance, and generation of fines caused by pelletizing thereof can be largely suppressed when processing of an extrusion thereof is conducted.

Abstract: A fluid or semifluid additive composition useful for asphalt paving comprises between about 10% and about 50% crumb rubber, about 10% and about 50% petroleum hydrocarbon having at least about 50% aromatics, between about 10% and about 50% surface active clay, and water, by weight.

Abstract: Syndiotactic polypropylene blends having a unique set of mechanical properties may be prepared by blending syndiotactic polypropylene with a high molecular weight mineral oil, an ultra low density polyethylene, or both. The syndiotactic polypropylene blends of the present invention have been found to have reduced flexural modulus, reduced haze, improved impact strength and shorter injection molding cycle times. It has been determined that the addition of about 5 to about 10 percent high molecular weight mineral oil to a syndiotactic polypropylene can decrease flexural modulus values by about 25 to about 30 percent. Moreover, the addition of up to about 10 percent mineral oil to the syndiotactic polypropylene material does not show signs of bleeding or impair clarity, in fact, percent haze values are slightly improved with the addition of mineral oil.

Abstract: A method for preparing an asphalt composition includes the steps of providing asphalt; mixing sulfur with the asphalt at a temperature greater than 200° C. to provide a sulfur-asphalt blend; providing a heavy aromatic oil; and mixing the heavy aromatic oil with the sulfur-asphalt blend to provide the asphalt composition. Polymers can also advantageously be incorporated into the asphalt composition.

Abstract: The present invention disclose a method for the orientation of a high density polyethylene (“HDPE”) film. The process of the invention comprises forming a HDPE-wax mixture by adding to a HDPE batch a normally solid hydrocarbon wax. The HDPE-wax mixture is subsequently stretched into a film at an orientation temperature below the film's melt temperature. The hydrocarbon wax is characterized by having a drop point equal to or lower than the melting point of the HDPE film. The present invention also provides a film made by the process of the invention and a master batch thereof.

Abstract: Syndiotactic polypropylene blends having a unique set of mechanical properties may be prepared by blending syndiotactic polypropylene with a high molecular weight mineral oil, an ultra low density polyethylene, or both. The syndiotactic polypropylene blends of the present invention have been found to have reduced flexural modulus, reduced haze, improved impact strength and shorter injection molding cycle times. It has been determined that the addition of about 5 to about 10 percent high molecular weight mineral oil to a syndiotactic polypropylene can decrease flexural modulus values by about 25 to about 30 percent. Moreover, the addition of up to about 10 percent mineral oil to the syndiotactic polypropylene material does not show signs of bleeding or impair clarity, in fact, percent haze values are slightly improved with the addition of mineral oil.

Abstract: A polymer composition, especially used for manufacturing screw caps intended for drinks bottles, which are easy to unscrew and at the same time avoid transmitting a taste and/or a smell to the drinks contained in the bottles. The composition includes (1) a polymer, except a polymer based on a conjugated diene, (2) at least one stabilizer and (3) at least one additive in an amount form 0.01 to 1% by weight, chosen from (a) natural, modified or refined, lignite waxes or montan waxes, (b) polyolefin-based or paraffin-based polar waxes, and (c) refractory or metal oxides grafted by polar organic compounds.

Abstract: A fluid or semifluid additive composition useful for asphalt paving comprises between about 10% and about 50% crumb rubber, about 10% and about 50% petroleum hydrocarbon having at least about 50% aromatics, between about 10% and about 50% surface active clay, and water, by weight.

Abstract: Heterocyclic tin compounds, useful as flame retardants and/or as smoke suppressants for halogen-containing polymers, e.g., polyvinyl chloride resins having application as wire and cable coatings, are obtained by reacting a trisubstituted triazine such as melamine with a tin-containing compound such as tin tetrachloride.

Abstract: An adhesive composition which requires no applied heat to effect curing and which produces a strong bond between a polymeric capping membrane suitably employed in roofing or siding and a roofing or siding base or substrate which composition essentially comprises a homogeneous 60 to 75% solids mixture of (a) between about 0.5 and about 15 wt. % of a thermosetting styrene/isoprene/styrene block polymer containing up to 90% styrene; (b) between about 13 and about 30 wt. % aromatic hydrocarbon solvent containing from about 5 to about 20 wt. % aliphatic hydrocarbon; (c) between about 20 and about 70 wt. % non-blown asphalt optionally containing a minor amount of blown asphalt; (d) between about 1 and about 10 wt. % metal silicate and (e) between about 0.1 and about 5 wt. % of a C6 to C16 alkoxyalkyl amine substituted ester of a C2 to C12 carboxylic acid as a surfactant. The invention also relates to the method of preparing and using the above adhesive composition.

Abstract: The process according to the invention includes the combination, with a liquid phase change material (PCM), of a texturing agent chosen so as to greatly reduce the thermal convection and whose viscosity is decreased reversibly under shearing. The material formed has a gelled consistency when at rest, and fluidized under shearing. The PCM comprises a mixture of chemical compounds from the alkane family: paraffins, waxes, fatty alcohols, fatty acids etc., and the texturing agent is a high mass polymer (hydrocarbonate polymers, ester or ether polymers, mixed ester-hydrocarbon polymers), an ionomer polymer or a di, tri or multi-block styrene copolymer (SBS: styrene-butadiene-styrene, SEBS: styrene-ethylene-butadiene-styrene).

Abstract: A solid adhesive composition which has an excellent applying performance even after an applying part of the solid adhesive is left to stand in the atmosphere for a long time and which is excellent in a cap-off performance and which comprises at least an adhesive component, a gelling agent and a solvent, wherein contained in the above composition are at least one selected from the group consisting of waxes such as paraffin waxes and olefin waxes which are a solid at room temperature and have a solubility of 20% or less in the solvent at room temperature and/or a substance absorbing moisture contained at least in the atmosphere and/or the adhesive composition to form an evaporation-inhibiting film.

Abstract: A fluid or semifluid additive composition useful for asphalt paving comprises between about 10% and about 50% crumb rubber, about 10% and about 50% petroleum hydrocarbon having at least about 50% aromatics, between about 10% and about 50% surface active clay, and water, by weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plasticized polyolefin compositions comprising a polyolefin and a non-functionalized plasticizer; wherein the non-functionalized plasticizer may comprise C6 to C200 paraffins (including branched and normal paraffins) having a pour point of less than −5° C. In one embodiment, the non-functionalized plasticizer is an isoparaffin comprising C6 to C25 isoparaffins. In another embodiment the non-functionalized plasticizer is a polyalphaolefin comprising C10 to C100 n-paraffins. The polyolefin may be a polypropylene homopolymer, copolymer, impact copolymer, or blends thereof, and may include a plastomer. Non-limiting examples of desirable article of manufacture made from compositions of the invention include films, tubes, pipes, sheets, fibers, woven and nonwoven fabrics, automotive components, furniture, sporting equipment, food storage containers, transparent and semi-transparent articles, toys, tubing and pipes, and medical devices.

Abstract: A thickener for textile printing which is a polymer dispersion and includes at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of (A) at least one polymer derived from monomers having an ethylenically unsaturated double bond, (B) at least one ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid ester, (C) at least one ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid anhydride, and (D) at least one ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid amide; and a synthetic carrier medium comprised of at least one biodegradable component which may have varying respective biodegradabilities and which is selected from the group consisting of at least one ester which is at least one of an ester of synthetic origin and an ester of natural origin and which is liquid at room temperature and below.

Abstract: Stable and environmentally friendly suspensions of solid particulates are provided through the addition of such solid particulates to a suspension medium which is comprised of a liquid carrier, a liquid carrier soluble resin, an organophyllic clay, and an activator wherein said liquid carrier is a carboxylic acid ester, preferably 2-ethylhexyl oleate, said liquid carrier soluble resin is selected from the group consisting of styrene-isoprene copolymers, styrene ethylene-propylene block copolymers, styrene isobutylene copolymers, styrene butadiene copolymers, polybutylene, polystyrene, polyethylene-propylene copolymers, methyl methacrylate and mixtures thereof, said organophyllic clay is one of kaolinite, halloysite, vermiculite, chlorite, attapullgite, smectite, montmorillonite, bentonite, hectorite, and mixtures thereof and said activator is an alcohol of the formula ROH wherein R is an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A fluid or semifluid additive composition useful for asphalt paving consists essentially of between about 10% and about 50% crumb rubber, about 10% and about 50% petroleum hydrocarbon having at least 55% aromatics, between about 10% and about 50% surface active clay, and water, by weight.

Abstract: A method of making a coating, including: mixing clay and a carrier to define a first mixture; heating Trinidad Lake Asphalt; reacting the Trinidad Lake Asphalt with the first mixture to define a second mixture; and reacting the second mixture with a polymer/co-polymer dissolved in a carrier to produce a coating material.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition suitable for preparing molded articles having improved mechanical properties is disclosed. The composition contains A) a (co)polymer of at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of styrene, &agr;-methylstyrene, nuclear-substituted styrene, methyl methacrylate, acrylonitrile, methacrylonitrile, maleic anhydride and N-substituted maleimide , and B) a graft polymer of B.1) at least one member selected from the group consisting of styrene, &agr;-methylstyrene, nuclear-substituted styrene, methyl methacrylate, acrylonitrile, methacrylonitrile, maleic anhydride and N-substituted maleimide on B.2) a rubber having a glass transition temperature of ≦10° C. and C) a mixture of at least 3 components selected from I) metallic compounds, II) esters III) amides and IV) certain specified compounds exemplified by oil or wax.

Abstract: The invention includes a composition of matter for increasing the viscosity of an aqueous fluid and for recovering oil from a subterranean formation. It also includes methods for making and using the composition.

Abstract: A new composition is formed by combining a reduced waste rubber, a heavy paraffin and a reduced waste thermoplastic, and then further reducing the resulting material while holding it at an elevated temperature. In preferred embodiments the rubber and thermoplastic are pre-processed by reduction to mesh sizes of about 0.25 inch and 0.5 inch respectively, and the paraffin is pre-processed by being fluidizing to have a viscosity of at most about 1.0 Centipoise. It is also contemplated that the rubber and paraffin can be advantageously combined with each other prior to inclusion of the thermoplastic, with the paraffin/rubber combination being heated to a temperature of about 220° F. to about 250° F. for about 3 minutes. It is still further contemplated that the combination of rubber, paraffin and thermoplastic can be heated to between about 360° F. and about 500° F.

Abstract: Non thixotropic, aqueous emulsions prepared from rubber modified asphalt cement (RMAC). The RMAC is prepared by a method whereby recycled tire rubber is liquified or otherwise consumed by or incorporated into asphalt such that no more than 2% by weight of solid particulate rubber remains. The RMAC may be emulsified in an aqueous or partially aqueous emulsification solution using a one-step or multi-step emulsification process. These aqueous RMAC emulsions are useable in many applications including paving, seal coat, roofing and slurry seal applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing an asphalt and thermoplastic elastomer composition. The process comprises heating an asphalt cut in a stirred tank to a temperature sufficient to allow the stirring of the asphalt in the tank. A thermoplastic elastomer or rubber is added to the asphalt while continuing to stir the asphalt. The mixture is stirred at a speed and for a period of time sufficient to increase the distribution of the elastomer into the asphalt. The stirring speed is reduced and the temperature is increased to add crosslinking agents to the tank. Stirring is continued for a period of time sufficient to improve the distribution of the crosslinking agent dispersion in the asphalt. Crosslinking agents comprise zinc 2-mercaptobenzothiole and elemental sulfur in a ratio of zinc 2-mercaptobenzothiazole to sulfur of 2.0/1.0. Useful concentrates are possible using this method while avoiding gel formation.

Abstract: An asphalt modifier containing 1-50 wt. % of asphalt. A modified asphalt is produced by mixing the asphalt modifier and asphalt. The asphalt modifier of this invention has excellent uniformity of dispersion into asphalt so that the asphalt modifier can be effectively uniformly dispersed into asphalt for a short time, thereby enabling a modified asphalt in which modifying ingredients are uniformly dispersed in the asphalt to be produced for a short time.

Abstract: An acid-reacted polymer-modified asphalt composition comprising (1) at least about 80 weight percent, based upon the composition, of an asphalt; (ii) about 0.2 to about 15 weight percent, based upon the composition, of a polymer containing available epoxy groups; and (iii) an amount of an acid effective for promoting chemical bonding between the asphalt and the polymer, wherein the composition exhibits substantially improved Dynamic Shear Rheometer stiffness values without an appreciable loss in the G″ viscous component of complex modulus, and low temperature creep stiffness and “m” values.

Abstract: A method for preparing a paper sizing agent which has improved retention on paper and which is an aqueous dispersion stabilized with a polymer, including the steps of (a) dispersing a resin which is one of a colophonium resin or a compound derived from a colophonium resin in water containing a synthetic emulsifier present in an amount which is a minimal amount effective to prepare a metastable dispersion of the resin so that impairment of sizing action by the synthetic emulsifier is minimized; (b) immediately cooling the metastable dispersion to a cooled temperature; and (c) reacting the metastable dispersion while at a cooled temperature with a polymer which is one of a polymer solution or a polymer dispersion to form a stable dispersion, wherein direct dispersion of the polymer with the resin is avoided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition, especially used for manufacturing screw caps intended for drinks bottles, which are easy to unscrew and at the same time avoid transmitting a taste and/or a smell to the drinks contained in the bottles. The composition essentially contains (1) a polymer, except a polymer based on a conjugated diene, (2) at least one stabilizer and (3) at least one additive in an amount from 0.01 to 1% by weight, chosen from (a) natural, modified or refined, lignite waxes or montan waxes, (b) polyolefin-based or paraffin-based polar waxes, and (c) refractory or metal oxides grafted by polar organic compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to thickeners based on fully or partially hydrolyzed vinyl alcohol copolymers with a molecular weight Mw greater than 100,000, obtainable by hydrolyzing vinyl acetate copolymers which, besides vinyl acetate units, also contain comonomer units which derive from one or more comonomers selected from the group consisting of 1-(C1-5)-alkylvinyl esters of C1-5 carboxylic acids, allyl esters, vinyl esters of alpha-branched C5-12 carboxylic acids, and C1-18-alkyl (meth)acrylates, in the form of their aqueous solution or in powder form.

Abstract: The pavement patch composition of the present invention comprises a lightweight aggregate and highly modified polymer asphalt binder. The composition is formed by heating the binder to a flowable state, mixing the flowable binder with a lightweight aggregate, and then allowing it to cool into a solid form. The pavement patch composition is used to repair voids in pavement, such as pot holes, cracks and depressions. It is applied by heating solid pavement patch composition to a flowable state and applying it to the void, or on a surface in need of repair, and then allowed to cool. The resulting patch is self-adhering, strong and flexible. The formulation of the pavement patch composition may be adjusted for specific use in a cold climate, a moderate climate, a warmer climate, or for use in various traffic applications.

Abstract: A paving composition comprises a mixture of about 90 to 99.5 wt. % of an asphaltic material and about 0.5 to 10 wt. % of solid particles each encapsulated with a cross-linked polymer, the encapsulated particles being uniformly dispersed in the asphaltic material. The encapsulated particles have a particle-to-polymer weight ratio so as to provide a density match between the encapsulated particles and the asphaltic material. The paving composition according to the invention has a higher complex viscosity at high temperatures (60° C.) and is more ductile at low temperatures (−15° C.) in comparison with the base asphaltic material. Moreover, the composition is completely stable at elevated temperatures (160° C.) or during long periods of storage.

Abstract: Elastomeric polyurethane interpenetrating network compositions are disclosed which are preferably developed by in situ reaction of polyols with different isocyanates and polyisocyanates in a bituminous material, such as, asphalt, coal tar, polymer modified asphalt, oxidized, and unoxidized asphalt. The composition is preferably formed at a temperature between 200° F. and 350° F. The reaction kinetics can be accelerated by including catalysts and curing agents. Bituminous polyurethane interpenetrating network elastomers are suitable for a wide variety of applications including but not limited to roofing, new construction, and wall and foundation waterproofing applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing an asphalt and thermoplastic elastomer composition. The process comprises heating an asphalt cut in a stirred tank to a temperature sufficient to allow the stirring of the asphalt in the tank. A thermoplastic elastomer or rubber is added to the asphalt while continuing to stir the asphalt. The mixture is stirred at a speed and for a period of time sufficient to increase the distribution of the elastomer into the asphalt. The stirring speed is reduced and the temperature is increased to add an oil dispersion or aqueous emulsion of crosslinking agents to the tank. Stirring is continued for a period of time sufficient to improve the distribution of the crosslinking agent dispersion in the asphalt.

Abstract: Fully oxidized cutback asphalts suitable for application in roofing, waterproofing, and sealing applications in all weather conditions, including as mastics and other sealants. Compositions according to the invention comprise unprecedented proportions of solids and asphalts yet remain workable to temperatures as low as 20° F. or below. In addition to fully-oxidized roofing-grade asphalts, preferred compositions according to the invention also comprise hydrophobic agents selected from the group comprising fatty acids and amine compounds and may be applied in rain or other wet conditions, and include polybutene or fatty acid peptizers to control the glass transition temperature of the completed mastic and thereby permit application of the composition at extremely low temperatures. Preferred embodiments optionally also comprise fillers such as cellulose fibers, diatomaceous earth, limestone, and asbestos for various advantageous purposes.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition for calender-molding obtained by dynamically heat-treating a mixture comprising 40 to 95% by weight of (A) an oil-extended olefin copolymer rubber containing 100 parts by weight of an olefin copolymer rubber having a Mooney viscosity (ML1+4100° C.) of 120 to 350 and 20 to 150 parts by weight of mineral oil softening agent and 60 to 5% by weight of (B) a polypropylene resin, a process for producing a calendered sheet from the composition and a sheet obtained by the process.

Abstract: A rail spike retention and tie preserving mixture and method are disclosed for use in a wood cross tie at the situs of a driven rail spike, the mixture providing a single stage dry mixture application and including ground petroleum pitch, sub-angular silica sand and a hydrocarbon resin adhesive/sealant material. The mixture and method assure better spike retention in the tie while protecting the wood tie from degradation at and around the site of spike placement thus increasing the useful life of the tie.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to an asphalt composition containing asphalt, a terpenoid liquid, a rubber at least partially soluble in the asphalt composition and a flexible aggregate.

Abstract: Systems and methods for combining a mineral acid and a polymer additive in an asphalt composition are described. Methods of preparing a polymer modified asphalt include providing a source of a neat asphalt; heating the neat asphalt; providing a source of a polymer; adding the polymer to the neat asphalt to form a blend; providing a source of a dilution asphalt; and adding the blend to the dilution asphalt to form a diluted product. The systems and methods provide advantages in that the addition of the mineral acid widens the temperature range in which satisfactory performance from a given polymer asphalt composition can be achieved or, as a corollary, reduces the amount of polymer additive that would otherwise be needed to achieve satisfactory performance within a given temperature range.

Abstract: This invention is based upon the unexpected discovery that uintahite can be incorporated into tire component rubber to improve the physical properties thereof. For example, by incorporating uintahite into tire tread rubber compositions, tires with improved tear and puncture resistance can be manufactured. Since uintahite is a relatively low cost material, its incorporation into tires also reduces cost. For instance, uintahite can be incorporated into a wide variety of tire rubber compounds used in the tread (including the base and the cap), sidewall, apex, chafer, bead coat, toeguard, innerliner, ply coat, gum strips, coverstrip, overlay and wedge stocks.

Abstract: A polish composition comprising a base component and a alkylated fluorochemical oligomer. The oligomer comprises a fluorochemical oligomeric portion, an aliphatic moiety, and a linking group which links the two. The base component of the polish composition may be a wax, a silicone oil, or a mixture of the two.

Abstract: Disclosed is a temporary, protective dry lubricating coating composition which when deposited and dried on a metallic substrate, is removable by contacting with an aqueous alkaline cleaning solution. The coating composition comprises (a) a wax present in an amount up to 20 weight percent; (b) a base-neutralized, acid functional polymer which is the polymerization reaction product of (i) a polymerizable, ethylenically unsaturated monomer having acid functionality and (ii) at least one polymerizable, ethylenically unsaturated monomer different from (i); and (c) an amine containing an acyclic moiety of from 8 to 30 carbon atoms, the amine being different from the base used to neutralize the acid functional polymer (b). The temporary protective coating is compatible with a wide range of adhesives and sealants used in the assembly of automobiles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing an asphalt and thermoplastic elastomer composition. The process comprises heating an asphalt cut in a stirred tank to a temperature sufficient to allow the stirring of the asphalt in the tank. A thermoplastic elastomer or rubber is added to the asphalt while continuing to stir the asphalt. The mixture is stirred at a speed and for a period of time sufficient to increase the distribution of the elastomer into the asphalt. The stirring speed is reduced and the temperature is increased to add an oil dispersion of crosslinking agents to the tank. Stirring is continued for a period of time sufficient to improve the distribution of the crosslinking agent dispersion in the asphalt.

Abstract: Phase change compositions that are solid at ambient temperature and liquid at an elevated temperature above ambient temperature are disclosed for advantageous use in selective deposition modeling methods for building three-dimensional objects. A phase change composition according to the disclosed invention is a semi-crystalline component mixture having a freezing point of at least about 68.degree. C., a melting point of at least about 88.degree. C. and a viscosity of about 13 centipoise at 135.degree. C. The composition includes a plurality of waxes having a broad melting point range and molecular weight range. Three-dimensional objects having minimal curl, delamination and stress cracks can be produced at a faster rate than heretofore known by using selective deposition modeling techniques employing the disclosed compositions.

Abstract: A sulfur in oil in asphalt and polymer blend is disclosed. An asphalt and polymer blend is first prepared and then a slurry of solid sulfur in liquid oil added. Addition of a slurry of solid sulfur in oil or oil containing sulfur compounds, permits rapid and effective uniform dispersion of the sulfur component in the asphalt/polymer blend. Uneven mixing, which can occur when sulfur is separately added as a solid to the asphalt blend, is avoided. Polymer use is optimized because polymer matrix development (digestion/swelling) can be completed before cross-linking occurs. The method is safer because formation of explosive clouds of sulfur dust is avoided.

Abstract: An acid-reacted polymer-modified asphalt composition including (i) 80 weight percent asphalt, (ii) 0.2 to 15 weight percent polymer containing available epoxy groups, and (iii) an acid effective for promoting chemical bonding between the asphalt and the polymer, wherein the composition exhibits substantially improved Dynamic Shear Rheometer stiffness values, without an appreciable loss in the G" viscous component of the complex modulus, low temperature creep stiffness and "m" values of the composition.

Abstract: Fully oxidized cutback asphalts suitable for application in roofing, waterproofing, and sealing applications in all weather conditions, including as mastics and other sealants. Compositions according to the invention comprise unprecedented proportions of solids and asphalts yet remain workable to temperatures as low as 20.degree. F. or below. In addition to fully-oxidized roofing-grade asphalts, preferred compositions according to the invention also comprise hydrophobic agents selected from the group comprising fatty acids and amine compounds and may be applied in rain or other wet conditions, and include polybutene to control the glass transition temperature of the completed mastic and thereby permit application of the composition at extremely low temperatures. Preferred embodiments optionally also comprise fillers such as cellulose fibers, diatomaceous earth, limestone, and asbestos for various advantageous purposes.

Abstract: The subject invention is directed to a composition comprising a polymer, comprising in polymerized form ethylene and at least one additional polymerizable monomer, prepared by polymerizing ethylene and said at least one addition polymerizable monomer in the presence of a catalyst comprising a recited cyclopentadienyl group-containing metal coordination complex and an activating cocatalyst, wherein said composition is an asphalt, bitumen, or adhesive composition.

Abstract: A process for degrading thermoplastic polyolefins, in particular high or medium density polyethylenes, uses as a catalyst a mineral solid containing copper or a mineral solid containing aluminium and silicon and with an acid nature, at a temperature of 200.degree. C. to 450.degree. C., degradation being accompanied by incorporation of the degradation products into a heavy hydrocarbon such as a bitumen base.Incorporating degraded thermoplastic polyolefins, in particular degraded high or medium density polyethylenes, into heavy hydrocarbons can produce compositions with industrial and road applications.