Abstract: A polyolefin resin composition which is suitable mainly for affording superior processing properties of sheet and little in the variation of flowability at hot processing temperatures is provided.The composition comprises (A) a resin mixture comprising a polypropylene resin and a polyethylene resin, the respective percentages by weight of these resins in the mixture being specified, (B) a polyolefin resin modified with a polymerizable unsaturated carboxylic acid, its salt or its ester by graft polymerization and (C) finely divided vegetable fibers, the ratio of (A) to (B) and the content of (C) in the composition being both specified. Further an agent (D) may be added to the composition, such as petroleum resin, rosin, rosin-like resin, plasticizer or inorganic filler.

Abstract: A composition for the manufacture of hot-melt adhesives, in which the improvement comprises a terpolymer of ethylene having a melt index between 5 and 500 dg/minute and comprising from 1 to 10 mol % of units derived from an ester selected from alkyl acrylates and methacrylates, the alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and from 0.3 to 3 mol % of units derived from maleic anhydride. The composition also contains at least one tackifying resin and may contain at least one compound selected from paraffin, microcrystalline polymeric wax, and esters of a hydrogenated rosinic acid and of a lower alcohol.

Abstract: The incorporation of minor amounts of mineral rubber (blown asphalt) in compositions comprising blends of both chlorobutyl and bromobutyl rubbers results in high adhesion to natural rubber or natural rubber/polybutadiene rubber substrates.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomer compositions of the present invention comprise a blend of from about 10 to about 50 parts by weight of a crystalline 1-olefin polymer, from about 80 to about 15 parts by weight of a styrene-butadiene rubber, and from about 5 to about 50 parts by weight of bitumen. The thermoplastic blends have unexpectant increases in properties, especially tear strength, tensile strength, high temperature (100.degree. C.) tear strength, and smooth surfaces when injection molded. Moreover, the bitumen lowers the injection molding pressure, thus enabling larger parts to be molded. The compositions, which may be partially cured, also have excellent aging properties. The compositions are a true thermoplastic in that they can be repeatedly processed and yet maintain their good physical properties.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomer compositions of the present invention comprise a blend of from about 10 to about 50 parts by weight of a crystalline 1-olefin polymer, from about 80 to about 15 parts by weight of a styrene-butadiene rubber, and from about 5 to about 50 parts by weight of bitumen. The thermoplastic blends have unexpectant increases in properties, especially tear strength, tensile strength, high temperature (100.degree. C.) tear strength, and smooth surfaces when injection molded. Moreover, the bitumen lowers the injection molding pressure, thus enabling larger parts to be molded. The compositions, which may be partially cured, also have excellent aging properties. The compositions are a true thermoplastic in that they can be repeatedly processed and yet maintain their good physical properties.

Abstract: A covering especially for roads consisting of mineral fillers, reclaimed rubber and a binder based on bitumen, it being possible to incorporate 5 to 30% by weight of reclaimed rubber and the binder comprising a hot-homogenized blend of bitumen and thermoplastic polymers, especially of the radial teleblock copolymer type being used. The resultant coverings are capable of reducing the annoyance caused by rolling noises etc. without the necessity of putting up with losses of other qualities.

Abstract: A fabric sizing composition comprising a copolymer of a vinyl monomer and an unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymerizable therewith, together with a cationic polymer which is added during or after formation of the copolymer.

Abstract: After having been pretreated by kneading at its softening temperature, a cellulose acetate is subjected to block polymerization by being kneaded with, for example, an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymerizate, at its mean softening temperature. If necessary, the block copolymerizate may be subsequently cross-linked by adding a peroxide.

Abstract: This invention relates to hot melt adhesive compositions which includes a hydrogenated block copolymer block such as Kraton G, about 25 to about 250 parts by weight of a hydrocarbon resin made from a petroleum or coal tar distillate, aliphatic dienes and mono and diolefins, cyclic olefins of 5 to 6 carbon atoms and hydrogenated polycyclics per 100 parts by weight of the hydrogenated block copolymer, and about 25 to about 200 parts by weight of a polybutene or polyisobutylene per 100 parts of the hydrogenated block copolymer.

Abstract: This invention relates to pressure sensitive adhesive compositions which includes a hydrogenated block copolymer such as Kraton G, about 25 to about 250 parts by weight of a hydrocarbon resin of a petroleum or coal tar distillate, aliphatic dienes and mono- and diolefins, cyclic olefins of 5 or 6 carbon atoms and hydrogenated poly cyclics per 100 parts by weight of the hydrogenated block copolymer, and about 25 to 200 parts by weight of a polybutene or polyisobutylene per 100 parts of the hydrogenated block copolymer, wherein said mixture of Kraton G, said hydrocarbon resin and said polybutene or polyisobutylene are dissolved in a non-reactive solvent at a concentration level of about 5 to about 25 grams per 100 mil of non-reactive solvent.

Abstract: Blends of chlorosulphonated polyethylene and defined bituminous material are modified by the addition of not more than 15% by weight, based on total weight of chlorine-containing synthetic elastomer, of a thermoplastic olefin polymer having a softening point in the range 110.degree.-160.degree. C. The incorporation of this polymer reduces shrinkage when sheets formed from the blend are exposed to heat while in use.

Abstract: Water proofing compositions containing a reclaimed butyl rubber of used inner tube scraps as the active component have a high adhesion to cement mortar or concrete and are used for water proofing materials in buildings and civil engineering works.

Abstract: Plastic bituminous compositions comprising(a) 100-30 % w of a mixture of1. 45-99.8 % w of a bituminous component having a penetration of less than 800 (0.1 mm) at 25.degree. C.,2. 0.1-30 %w of a lithium salt of a C.sub.10 -C.sub.40 (hydroxy) fatty acid, and3. 0.1-25 %w of a thermoplastic polymer, and(b) 0-70 %w of a filler having excellent self-adhesive properties even when applied on wet or wetted surfaces. They are cold applicable and shear-stable.

Abstract: A method of preparation of polymer-asphalt (bitumen) compositions which comprises mixing, with agitation, at a temperature of 130.degree. to 230.degree. C., 80 to 98% by weight of an asphalt having a penetration between 30 to 220, and 2 to 20% by weight of a polyblock copolymer of a styrene-carboxylated conjugated diene having a mean molecular weight of 30,000 to 300,000, and maintaining this mixture for at least 2 hours at this temperature, then adding 0.1 to 3% of elemental sulfur, based on the asphalt, while maintaining the same conditions of agitation and temperature for at least 20 minutes, the carboxylated conjugated diene sequence being selected from the group consisting of carboxylated polybutadiene and carboxylated polyisoprene.