Abstract: A golf ball comprising a core and a cover layer wherein the cover is formed of a polyurethane composition comprising a prepolymer comprising a saturated diisocyanate and a curing agent, and a UV absorber.

Abstract: An air breathing power source is mounted in a water impervious housing with a hydrophobic membrane across an opening in its top surface. The housing is secured by flexible straps over a users shoulders so that it is normally carried across the users back, but floats up with the air breathing top surface above the water when the user enters water up to and above shoulder level.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use, for increasing the durability of moulds made of silicone elastomer crosslinkable by a poly addition or polycondensation reaction, of additive capable of stabilizing the silicone elastomer constituting the mold with respect to materials to be molded, of an additive selected among: (a) antioxidant additives comprising, in their structure additives containing at least one R—Sq—R′ group in which R and R′ are monovalent hydrocarbon groups with at least 3 carbon atoms or a monovalent hydrocarbon group with an ester bond or R and R′ together form a cycle, q being a whole number between 1 and 3 inclusively, (b) additives inhibitors of free radicals capable, in moulding conditions of generating radicals ═N—O; the invention concerns the synergistic combination of (a)+(b), the synergistic combination of (a) and/or (b) with phosphites (c), except for the use of bis(1-octyloxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate as only additive in a silic

Abstract: Synthetic polyamide comprising one or more of the following compounds: a) a compound having at least one sterically hindered amino group, [hereinafter referred to as compounds a)]; or b) a trimesinic acid trialkylamide, at least one alkyl group of which bears at least one free amino and/or alkylamino group [hereinafter referred to as compounds b)]; or c) a trialkylamino-substituted triazine, at least one alkyl group of which carries a free amino and/or alkylamino group [hereinafter referred to as compounds c)]; or d) a dyestuff that is free of sulphonic acid groups and contains at least one group that is reactive to a hydroxy and/or amino group [hereinafter referred to as compounds d)]; or e) a synthetic polyamide containing at least one group that is reactive with a hydroxy and/or amino group [hereinafter referred to as compounds e)].

Abstract: An optical material, particularly a plastic lens for spectacles, which absorbs almost all UV rays of up to around 400 nm or so and is not too yellow in color, is obtained by adding 2-(2-hydroxy-4-octyloxyphenyl)-benzotriazole to a diethylene glycol bisallylcarbonate monomer, a (thio)urethane monomer or an episulfide monomer, mixing them, and polymerizing the monomer.

Abstract: A coloring composition for a color filter, which comprises (i) an organic pigment, (ii) a binder, and (iii) a pigment derivative which is an organic pigment to which a sulfonate group and a sulfonamide group are bonded or a salt thereof, is provided, and using the coloring composition, a color filter which manifests excellent coat property, has not special color unevenness and has excellent contrast can be produced.

Abstract: A polyamic acid varnish composition, which is composed of a polyamic acid obtained by the addition polymerization of an diamine and an aromatic acid dianhydride, contains as an additive a specific imidazolyl-diaminoazine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to (cyclo)aliphatic polyisocyanates which have a content of blocked and unblocked isocyanate groups (calculated a NCO) of 5 to 25 wt. %, in which at least 95% of the isocyanate groups are present in a form blocked with blocking agents, and which also contain 0.1 to 5.0 wt. % of amines having a structural unit corresponding to formula (I) The present invention also relates to the use of the blocked polyisocyanates according to the invention as crosslinking agents for organic polyhydroxyl compounds in 1C-PUR stoving lacquers, especially for automotive clearcoats and coil coating lacquers.

Abstract: A process for the production of micro-cellular or non-cellular, light-stable elastomeric, flexible or semi-flexible polyurethane moldings which are especially suited for window encapsulation applications from a reaction mixture by the reaction injection molding process, wherein: A) an isocyanate component containing an isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) trimer/monomer mixture having an NCO content of from 24.

Abstract: 1. Synthetic polyamide comprising one or more of the following compounds: a) a compound having at least one sterically hindered amino group, [hereinafter referred to as compounds a)]; or b) a trimesinic acid trialkylamide, at least one alkyl group of which bears at least one free amino and/or alkylamino group [hereinafter referred to as compounds b)]; or c) a trialkylamino-substituted triazine, at least one alkyl group of which carries a free amino and/or alkylamino group [hereinafter referred to as compounds c)]; or d) a dyestuff that is free of sulphonic acid groups and contains at least one group that is reactive to a hydroxy and/or amino group [hereinafter referred to as compounds d)]; or e) a synthetic polyamide containing at least one group that is reactive with a hydroxy and/or amino group [hereinafter referred to as compounds e)].

Abstract: The invention provides compositions for forming ocular devices which compositions contain latent UV absorbers. The compositions of the invention may be used to conveniently and efficiently produce ocular devices through UV initiated, free radical polymerization.

Abstract: A process for producing a resin used for preparing an optical material. The process comprises curing a composition comprising an ultraviolet light absorbent and an epithio compound by polymerization in the presence of a catalyst, wherein the ultraviolet light absorbent and the catalyst are in amounts, each expressed as parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the total amount of the epithio compound, which satisfy both of the following relationships (a) and (b): (a) 0.001≦ultraviolet light absorbent≦1,000, and (b) 0.001≦catalyst≦5,000. The process prevents coloration and clouding of optical material for a lens obtained by polymerization of an epithio compound caused by addition of an ultraviolet light absorbent.

Abstract: A waterproof and breathable, fire-resistant laminate is provided for use in tents, garments, shoes, and covers, especially in industrial, military and emergency situations. The laminate permits water vapor evaporation while simultaneously preventing liquid water penetration. Further, the laminate is fire-resistant and significantly reduces the danger of toxic compound production when exposed to flame or other high heat source. The laminate may be applied to a variety of substrates and is comprised of a silicone rubber and plurality of fire-resistant, inherently thermally-stable polyimide particles.

Abstract: A room temperature curable mildew resistant organopolysiloxane composition comprises (A) a hydroxyl or hydrolyzable group-containing organopolysiloxane, (B) a hydrolyzable organosilane such as methyltrimethoxysilane, methyltris(methylethylketoxime silane) or vinyltris(methylethylketoxime silane), a partially hydrolyzed product thereof or a mixture of the hydrolyzable organosilane with the partially hydrolyzed product thereof; and (C) a triazolyl group-containing compound such as 2-(4-chlorophenyl)ethyl-.alpha.-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole-1-yl -ethanol. Preferably, the component (B) does not contain aliphatic unsaturation in the molecule, and in this case, the component (B) free of aliphatic unsaturation is used in combination with (B') a hydrolyzable silane such as tetrakis(dimethylketoxime)silane, a partially hydrolyzed product thereof or a mixture of the hydrolyzable silane and the partially hydrolyzed product thereof.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of pigments comprising a colored composition incorporated in a polycondensation resin, wherein the reactants for the formation of the polycondensation resin and the colored composition are introduced continuously into an extruder, preferably at a temperature of between 100.degree. C. and 280.degree. C., the mixture is caused to travel forward in the extruder, at the end of reaction the mixture is withdrawn continuously from the extruder, and is deposited continuously onto a conveyor belt, broken up into thermoset flakes, and cooled, the conveyor belt having means for cooling and means for detaching the flakes from the belt. The process is particularly suitable for the preparation of fluorescence pigments. Also disclosed are compositions comprising diketo-pyrrolo-pyrrole colorants and certain polyester or polyamide resins as well as a process for the preparation of the compositions.

Abstract: Liquid silicone rubber compositions that prior to cure have good fluidity and excellent moldability and that cure into a highly flame retardant silicone rubber with excellent high-voltage electrical insulating properties. The liquid silicone rubber compositions comprise: (A) polyorganosiloxane; (B) fumed silica; (C) surface-treated zinc carbonate powder as afforded by treating the surface of (a) zinc carbonate powder or basic zinc carbonate powder with (b) an organosilicon compound selected from organosilanes, organosilazanes, and organosiloxane oligomers; (D) polyorganohydrogensiloxane; and (E) platinum catalyst. The liquid silicone rubber compositions may further comprise (F) surface treated aluminum hydroxide powder, (G) triazole compound, and (H) a reaction mixture of (d) platinum compound and (e) 3,5-dimethyl-1-hexyn-3-ol.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided novel compositions for attaching semiconductor devices to substrates. Invention compositions comprise liquid monomer vehicle comprising hydrophobic cyanate ester monomer(s) and epoxy monomer(s), electrically and/or thermally conductive filler, a metal catalyst, and an imidazole, preferably in the substantial absence of non-reactive diluents.

Abstract: An adhesive sheet is obtained by sheeting a claylike silicone composition comprising an organopolysiloxane, a filler, and an adhesive aid to a gage of 0.1 to 5 mm. The adhesive sheet is easy to handle and bondable to such adherends as metals and plastics to exert a high bond strength.

Abstract: A liquid silicone rubber composition for use in high-voltage eletrical insulating parts comprising (A) a polyorganosiloxane containing alkenyl groups, (B) fumed silica, (C) a polyorganohydridosiloxane, (D) a platinum type catalyst, (E) finely powdered aluminum hydroxide, and (F) a powdered metal compound selected from the group consisting of powdered zinc oxidc, powdered zinc borate, and powdered magnesium hydroxide and a method for manufacturing such a composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures, containing A) reaction products from isocyanates and NCO-reactive silanes and B) carbosilane dendrimers, a process for preparing powder coatings from the mixtures and their use.

Abstract: A heat cured fluorosilicone rubber exhibiting improved compression set comprises N,N'-meta-phenylenedimaleimide.

Abstract: Stabilized polyurethanes comprise as stabilizers diglycidyl terephthalate and/or triglycidyl trimellitate in combination with UV filters. Corresponding stabilizer concentrates are also provided.

Abstract: To economically produce a polyacetal copolymer excellent in properties including thermal stability by copolymerizing trioxane as the main monomer through simple steps, a polyacetal copolymer is produced by copolymerizing trioxane as the main monomer using a nonvolatile protonic acid catalyst as a polymerization catalyst until the conversion reaches at least 60% (based on all monomers), and then vaporizing unreacted monomers to separate, remove, and recover the same from the polymerization system to thereby reduce the residual monomer content of the polymerization system to 5% by weight or lower.

Abstract: A liquid silicone rubber composition that prior to its cure has a suitable fluidity and excellent moldability and that cures into a highly flame retardant silicone rubber molding with excellent electrical properties. The liquid silicone rubber composition comprises(A) polyorganosiloxane,(B) microparticulate silica,(C) aluminum hydroxide powder,(D) zinc carbonate powder,(E) polyorganohydrogensiloxane,(F) benzotriazole,(G) the reaction mixture of(a) a platinum compound and(b) 3,5-dimethyl-1-hexyn-3-ol, and(H) hydrosilylation reaction catalyst.

Abstract: The instant invention pertains to a liquid silicone rubber coating composition for application to air bags that is comprised of (A) a diorganopolysiloxane having at least 2 alkenyl groups in each molecule, (B) an organopolysiloxane resin, (C) an inorganic filler, (D) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least 2 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in each molecule, (E) a platinum group metal catalyst, and (F) an epoxy group-containing organosilicon compound. The liquid silicone rubber coating composition of the instant invention is capable of coating synthetic air bag fabrics without the use of a diluting solvent and at the same time that has an excellent adhesion to and infiltrability into synthetic air bag fabrics.

Abstract: A curable silicone rubber composition comprising (A) organopolysiloxane comprising at least 2 silicon atom-bonded alkenyl groups in each molecule described by formula R.sub.a SiO.sub.(4-a)/2, where R represents a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group and a is a number from 1.95 to 2.05; (B) fine powdery silica; (C) a reaction mixture of (a) a platinum compound and (b) a compound containing an alkynyl group and an alcoholic hydroxy group in each molecule; and (D) a curing agent. The present invention is also a manufacturing method of curable silicone rubber composition. The curable silicone rubber compositions have an excellent flame-retarding property and good tracking resistance and other electrical properties.

Abstract: The present invention is addressed a formulation curable in the presence of an amine and containing one or more of a polyol or polymercapto resin, a polyisocyanate cross-linking agent, optionally a organic vehicle, and a tin catalyst complex. The present invention comprises the catalyst complex being formed from a metal catalyst and a complexing sulfonic acid in an equivalent ratio of complexing sulfonic acid to metal catalyst of greater than 2:1. Such curable formulation may be compounded into a coating, an adhesive (including a structural adhesive), a caulk, a foundry binder, or the like. Besides having excellent shelf life, long periods of open time are experienced with the novel catalyzed formulation. However, upon exposure to an amine, the catalyst complex becomes activated and then is effective to catalyze the NCO--OH reaction or the NCO--SH reaction to effect cure of the formulation.

Abstract: The use of sulfuric monoesters of the formulae (I) and (II)R.sup.1 --O--(CH.sub.2 O).sub.n --SO.sub.3 .sup.- M.sup.+ (I)R.sup.1 --CO--NR.sup.2 --(CH.sub.2 O)(.sub.n+1)--SO.sub.3 .sup.- M.sup.+ (II)in whichR.sup.1 is a straight-chain or branched alkyl group of 10 to 24 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl group,M.sup.+ is a hydrogen ion, an alkali metal ion, 1/2 an alkaline earth metal ion, or an ammonium ion of the formula N.sup.+ R.sup.3 R.sup.4 R.sup.5 R.sup.6, where the substituents R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently of one another are each hydrogen atoms or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl groups, which alkyl groups can be substituted by 1 to 3 hydroxyl groups, andn is a number from 0 to 4; or of a mixture of at least two sulfuric monoesters of the formulae (I) and/or (II),for preparing surface-treated pigments from the classes of the quinacridones and dioxazines.

Abstract: A coating composition is formed from an acid-set coating varnish and a pigment composition. The pigment composition includes a specific organic dyestuff derivative and a specific basic-group-containing resin-type pigment dispersant. The coating composition excels in pigment dispersibility, nonflocculation properties, noncrystallizability and fluidity. When used as a coating, the coating composition has excellent color tone, gloss, hardness, weather resistance, and solvent resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to melamine-formaldehyde resins comprising a guanamine, to processes for their preparation and to their use for the production of melamine resin films and edgings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of olefin polymers by polymerization using a transition metal catalyst with the addition of an aminoalkyl-1,1'-biphenyl-2,2'-diylphosphite or aminoalkyl-2,2'-alkylidene-bis(phenyl)phosphite, in conjunction with optional further modifiers. The polymers obtainable in this manner have excellent long-term stability.

Abstract: The invention relates to light-scattering polymethacrylate resins with high heat- and weather resistance, which resins may optionally be colored with dyestuffs or pigments. The desirable properties are achieved by addition of a combination of:particles which are light-scattering, and are crosslinked and contain phenyl groups;UV protectants; andradical scavengers.The inventive polymethacrylate molded articles are advantageously employed in illumination technology.

Abstract: A polymerizable liquid composition includesa polymerizable poly(allyl carbonate) of an aliphatic or cyclo-aliphatic polyol;an organic peroxide generator of free radicals selected from the group of perketals, and possiblyan organic dye and/or an organic photochromic compound.The compositions can be transformed, by bulk polymerization, into an organic glass which is colorless, or colored or photochromic, having good optical and mechanical characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel dental impression materials, the cure of which can be monitored visually, comprising: (1) a curable silicone polymer; (2) a crosslinker compound containing silicon-bonded-hydrogen groups; (3) a hydrosilation catalyst; and (4) one or more cure-indicating dyes that exhibit a color change in the presence of a silicon-bonded-hydrogen compound and a hydrosilation catalyst. The cure-indicating dye provides the composition with an initial pre-cure color and a different post-cure color. As a result of this change in color, the state of cure of the impression material can be visually monitored.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel hydrosilation-curable compositions, the cure of which can be monitored visually, comprising: (1) an ethylenic compound; (2) a compound containing silicon-bonded-hydrogen groups; (3) a hydrosilation catalyst; and (4) one or more cure-indicating dyes with light absorption in the visible spectrum that exhibit a color change in the presence of a silicon-bonded-hydrogen compound and a precious metal hydrosilation catalyst. The cure-indicating dye provides the composition with an initial pre-cure color and a different post-cure color. As a result of this change in color, the state of cure of the composition can be visually monitored.

Abstract: To a silicone composition comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups in a molecule, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least two hydrogen atoms each directly attached to a silicon atom in a molecule, and (C) a platinum catalyst, (D) a compound having a phenyl group and a secondary or tertiary amino group directly attached thereto is added to render the composition flame retardant. The composition cures into a transparent product having improved flame retardancy meeting the UL standard and is suitable for use in the protection of electronic parts like ICs and hybrid ICs.

Abstract: Light-stabilized polymer microparticles, which contain at least one light stabilizer, and processes for the preparation of these microparticles by polymerization of suitable monomers, at least a part of the polymerization being carried out in the presence of at least one light stabilizer, are described. The polymer microparticles can be used in coating compositions which comprise a disperse phase containing these particles and a liquid continuous phase.Coatings and finishes based on the compositions according to the invention are distinguished by improved weathering resistance, in particular by a high light stability.

Abstract: Finely divided 1,4-diketopyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrroles of the formula ##STR1## where A and B are each independently of the other a radical of the formula ##STR2## wherein at least 84% by weight of the particles have a Stokes equivalent diameter of .ltoreq.0.25 .mu.m, and mixtures thereof.The substituents R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are defined in claim 1.These pigments are notable for a very pure hue and outstanding transparency.

Abstract: Macrocyclic polyester oligomer compositions comprising alkylene isophthalate or terephthalate units or the like are prepared by the reaction of a diol with a diacid chloride in the presence of at least one amine characterized by substantially no steric hindrance around the basic nitrogen atom. The reaction is conducted under substantially anhydrous conditions and at a temperature from about -25.degree. to about +25.degree. C. The resulting macrocyclic oligomers may be converted to linear polyesters by contact with catalysts including basic reagents, stannous alkoxides, organotin compounds, titanate esters and metal acetylacetonates.

Abstract: A sensor (10) is provided for detecting the concentration of potassium ions which comprises a molecule which selectively complexes potassium ions. The molecule, e.g., 2,2-bis[3,4-(15-crown-5)-2-nitrophenylcarbamoxymethyl]tetradecanol-14, has at least one binding site and is provided with a fluorophore group, e.g., Rhodamine-B, at that site. The molecule is one that expands upon complexation of potassium ions, such that the intensity of fluorescence increases. The change in fluorescent intensity is a direct measure of the concentration of potassium ions. A detector employing the sensor is also provided.

Abstract: Crosslinkable aqueous-based coating compositions are described which are covalently bonded to a wooden surface to which they are applied. The compositions contain a crosslinkable polymer, a mono and/or polyethylenically unsaturated monomer which can be graft polymerized onto cellulose molecules present in said wooden surface, a water soluble peroxy free radical polymerization catalyst, a source of cations capable of creating free radical sites in said cellulose molecules and, optionally, a crosslinking agent for said crosslinkable polymer. The coating may be air dried under ambient conditions to provide a crosslinked coating which is chemically bonded to the underlying wooden surface.

Abstract: Solution and RIM polymerization of cycloolefins containing at least one norbornene moiety is carried out in the presence of a methathesis catalyst system and an activator, particularly a chlorosilane activator, to obtain faster reaction with higher conversions at lower mold temperatures. The methathesis catalyst system includes an organoammonium molybdate or tungstate catalyst and an alkylaluminum or an alkylaluminum halide cocatalyst. The chlorosilane activator is used at a level of 0.05 to 10 millimoles per mole of the cycloolefin monomers. The polymers of cycloolefins can be impact modified and/or flame-retarded.

Abstract: Vibration dampening hydrosilation cured silicone formulations which cure at room temperature and, after a subsequent heat cure cycle, provide good primerless adhesion to aluminum and titanium substrates and improved adhesion to polymeric composite materials such as polyimide/glass fiber composite materials. The composition includes (a) a polyorganosiloxane having plural alkenyl groups thereon; (b) a polyorganosiloxane having plural silicon hydride groups thereon; (c) a hydrosilation catalyst, and (d) a combination of adhesion promoter compounds including at least one silane adhesion promoter compound; triallyl isocyanurate; and diallyl maleate. Still further improvements to polyimide substrates are provided when a primer is employed or the substrate is treated by a very brief exposure to a flame or to UV irradiation.

Abstract: Curable compositions based on epoxy resins or a mixture of epoxy resins and polyisocyanates and containing at least one compound of formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are each independently of one another hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl or halogen, and R.sub.2 together with R.sub.3 and R.sub.5 together with R.sub.6 and R.sub.8 together with R.sub.9 may each also represent a fused benzene ring.The compositions have high reactivity and at the same time good storage stability.

Abstract: Stabilizers for organic polymers, consisting of one or more compounds of the classis of the sterically hindered amines (HALS) are directly added to the reaction mixture during the (co)polymerization of the .alpha.-olefins or of their mixtures with other unsaturated monomers.The so-obtained polymeric compositions result perfectly stabilized and show a thermo- and photo-oxidative resistance higher than that of the same polymeric compositions to which the same stabilizers are added by a traditional route.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adhesive composition comprising a polyurethane resin and, as adhesion promoter, a compound of formula I: ##STR1## in which Z is an organic radical which is derived from an aliphatic aromatic or heterocyclic polyisocyanate containing m+n isocyanate groups; m is a value greater than or equal to 1; n is a value greater than or equal to 0; m+n is a value greater than or equal to 2; Y is 0 or S; X is 0, S or N--C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkylene; R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or two groups R.sub.2 together for m a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene residue; R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or phenyl; and q is a value from 0 to 2.

Abstract: Disclosed is a methacrylic resin cast plate which is comprised of 100 parts by weight of [I] polymethyl methacrylate or a methyl methacrylate copolymer containing at least 90% by weight of methyl methacrylate units and, dispersed therein, a graft copolymer [IV] obtained by graft-polymerizing a hard resin component [III] containing at least 90% by weight of methyl methacrylate units onto a crosslinked rubbery copolymer [II] containing at least 45% by weight of butyl acrylate units and having an average particle diameter of 0.1 to 1 .mu.m, the amount of the graft copolymer [IV] being 2 to 30 parts by weight as the amount of the crosslinked rubbery copolymer.The methacrylic resin cast plate has a high transparency and impact resistance.

Abstract: An improved urethane pre-polymer-based surface coating comprising a mineral filler the improvement comprising a thiophene compound and arylsulphorylisocyanate compound. A method of delaying or preventing the cross-linking or gelation of a urethane pre-polymer-based surface coating prepared with a mineral filler, comprises adding to of the formulation the surface coating a thiophene compound and an arylsulphonylisocyanate compound in amounts effective to prevent or delay the cross-linking or gelation of the surface coating.

Abstract: A room temperature curable silicone composition comprising(A) an organopolysilethylenesiloxane represented by the following general formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 each represent a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and n is an integer of 10 or over,(B) an organosilane or an organosiloxane having at least two hydrolyzable groups in the molecule, and(C) at least one ultraviolet absorbing agent and antioxidant. The cured product formed from this composition exhibits good soil resistance for a long period of time and soiling of the surface of the cured product and its surroundings due to dust or the like in the air can be obviated effectively.

Abstract: A copolymer latex which is useful in an adhesive composition, a paper coating composition, an adhesive composition for carpet lining and an adhesive composition for a rock fiber substrate is prepared by emulsion copolymerizing an aliphatic conjugated diene monomer and at least one other monomer copolymerizable therewith in the presence of a chain transfer agent and at least one compound having no copolymerizing reactivity selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbons having 5 to 12 carbon atoms, halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons, five or six membered ring heterocyclic compounds, aliphatic ethers and aliphatic esters in an amount of 1 to 100 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of a total amounts of the aliphatic conjugated diene monomer and the other monomer.