Abstract: Disclosed herein is an olefin copolymer shrink film comprising an &agr;-olefin/aromatic vinyl compound random copolymer. This &agr;-olefin/aromatic vinyl compound random copolymer comprises 99.9 to 58 mol % of structural units derived from ethylene, 0 to 30 mol % of structural units derived from an &agr;-olefin having 3 to 20 carbon atoms (provided that the total of the structural units derived from ethylene and the structural units derived from an &agr;-olefin having 3 to 20 carbon atoms ranges from 99.9 to 88 mol %), and 0.1 to 12 mol % of structural units derived from an aromatic vinyl compound. The &agr;-olefin/aromatic vinyl compound random copolymer has an intrinsic viscosity [&eegr;], as measured in decalin at 135° C., of 0.1 to 10 dl/g and has a melting point, as measured by a differential scanning calorimeter, of 60 to 125° C. The olefin copolymer shrink film is oriented in at least one direction.

Abstract: Polyester composition with improved impact properties, improved oxygen permeability and improved dimensional shrinkage during heating. Impact modifiers are dissolved into a molten polyester to form a eutectic alloy. On slow cooling, the eutectic alloy of the invention freezes to form a mixture of particles of the impact modifier embedded in a matrix of the polyester. By controlling the solidification of the melt, the size and distribution of the precipitates from the melt can be controlled, which allows control of the mechanical properties. The precipitation can also be controlled either by homogenous nucleation or by heterogeneous nucleation through the addition of a nucleating agent or the introduction of a suitable surface for nucleation. The invention also provides a process of manufacturing the above polyester, an article comprising this polyester and a process for making this article.

Abstract: Hetero-telechelic polymers having the formula:FG--(Q).sub.d --Z--J--[A(R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3)].sub.x (I)wherein FG is a protected or non-protected functional group; Q is a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group derived by incorporation of a compound selected from the group consisting of conjugated diene hydrocarbons, alkenylsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbons, and mixtures thereof; d is an integer from 10 to 200; Z is a branched or straight chain hydrocarbon group which contains 3-25 carbon atoms, optionally containing aryl or substituted aryl groups; J is oxygen, sulfur, or nitrogen; [A(R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3)].sub.x is a protecting group, wherein A is an element selected from Group IVa of the Periodic Table of Elements; R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the production of masterbatches which contain short fibres or pulps and which may be used for the production of polymer compositions or rubber compositions.

Abstract: Solid extrusion coating compositions for metal substrates, a method of extrusion coating a metal substrate, and a metal article are disclosed. The extrusion coating composition is a thermoplastic material and comprises: (a) a polyester having a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to 50,000 and optionally, (b) a modifying resin, selected from epoxy resins having an epoxy equivalent weight of 500 to 15,000, acrylic resins or polyolefin resins. The extrusion coating composition is applied to a metal substrate in an extrusion process to provide a composition film having a thickness of about 1 to about 40 microns.

Abstract: This invention provides novel protected, multi-functionalized multi-arm polymers, their optionally hydrogenated analogues and optionally deprotected analogues thereof, and processes for making these compounds. In the invention, monomers are polymerized using a protected functionalized initiator to form living polymer anions, the living anions coupled to form multi-arm polymers, additional monomer added to form additional polymer arms, and the multi-arm polymer functionalized using electrophiles.

Abstract: A polymer blend including a polyester and another thermoplastic polymer. The polyester includes terephthaloyl moieties and, optionally, other aromatic diacid moieties; and ethylene glycol moieties; optionally diethylene glycol moieties; isosorbide moieties; and, optionally one or more other diol moieties. The polyester has an inherent viscosity of at least about 0.35 dL/g.

Abstract: A curable composition formed by mixing components comprising 10 to 70 weight percent of a curable epoxy resin; an effective amount of a curative for the epoxy resin; 10 to 85 weight percent of a thermoplastic ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer; and 5 to 60 weight percent of a thermoplastic polyester resin, the parts by weight being based on the total weight of the resin in the composition.

Abstract: An extrudable vinylidene chloride composition is useful in packaging films where controlled CO.sub.2 and O.sub.2 transmission rates benefit the packaging of products such as gassing cheese. The composition, and film made therefrom, comprises 100 parts by weight of at least one vinylidene chloride copolymer; between 4 and 15 parts by weight of a plasticizer; and between 4 and 15 parts by weight of an acrylate/styrene copolymer; wherein the total amount of plasticizer and acrylate/styrene copolymer comprises at least 9 parts by weight.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition that comprises a mixture of a polyethylene oxide polymer, a polyolefin polymer, a polyester polymer, and, optionally, a compatibilizer for the polymers. One embodiment of such a thermoplastic composition is a mixture of polyethylene oxide polymer, poly(lactic acid) polymer, and polyethylene polymer. The thermoplastic composition is capable of being extruded into fibers that may be formed into nonwoven structures that may be used in a disposable absorbent product intended for the absorption of fluids such as body fluids.

Abstract: Processes for the synthesis of star or multi-branched polymers and the resultant polymers. One or more alkadiene monomers are polymerized in the presence of suitable organometallic initiators and subsequently coupled to form star polymers. Prior to coupling, one or more alkenylsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbons are incorporated at the living ends of the polydienyl anions to provide increased linking efficiencies.

Abstract: A polystyrene-based resin composition, comprising (A) a styrene-based resin with a mainly syndiotactic configuration, (B) a polyolefin, and (C) rubber polymer particles as main components, exhibits excellent heat resistance and impact resistance.

Abstract: Compositions for scavenging oxygen are disclosed. These compositions comprise condensation copolymers comprising predominantly polyester segments and an oxygen scavenging amount of polyolefin oligomer segments. The polyester segments comprise segments derived from typical bottling and packaging polyesters such as PET and PEN. The copolymers are preferably formed by transesterification during reactive extrusion and typically comprise about 0.5 to about 12 wt % of polyolefin oligomer segments. The copolycondensates are capable of absorbing at least 0.4 cc of oxygen per gram of copolymer in the solid state at ambient temperatures and are typically used as layers in films, liners, cups, wraps, bottles, etc. Use of these oxygen scavenging compositions in bottles provides a clear and rigid bottle similar in appearance to unmodified polyester bottles. In a series of preferred embodiments, bottles fabricated with the oxygen scavenging copolycondensates of this invention are over 99.

Abstract: Polyester composition with improved impact properties, improved oxygen permeability and improved dimensional shrinkage during heating. Impact modifiers are dissolved into a molten polyester to form a eutectic alloy. On slow cooling, the eutectic alloy of the invention freezes to form a mixture of particles of the impact modifier embedded in a matrix of the polyester. By controlling the solidification of the melt, the size and distribution of the precipitates from the melt can be controlled, which allows control of the mechanical properties. The precipitation can also be controlled either by homogenous nucleation or by heterogeneous nucleation through the addition of a nucleating agent or the introduction of a suitable surface for nucleation. The invention also provides a process of manufacturing the above polyester, an article comprising this polyester and a process for making this article.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a monofilament made from a blend of a polyester having a polyhydric alcohol of 1,4-cyclohexane-dimethanol, a polyamide, and a polyolefin. This blend is useful as an article of paper making machine clothing when the blend is in the form of a fiber structure. Particularly, this blend is useful in spiral fabrics having good dry-heat strength and hydrolysis resistance.

Abstract: A hot-melt adhesive composition for coating a sheet-like structure which comprises a hot-melt adhesive powder and a polyethylene wax as processing aid.

Abstract: A tearable film comprising a resin blend which is: (1) a blend of a first polymer which is a styrenic polymer and a second polymer selected from the group consisting of a polyester and a polyamide; or (2) a first polymer which is a polyester and a second polymer selected from the group consisting of a polycarbonate, an acrylic polymer and a polyamide. The film has an continuous phase and a dispersed phase, thereby forming an islands-sea structure, wherein the continuous phase constitutes 35-98 wt % and the dispersed phase constitutes 2-65 wt % of the film.

Abstract: A composition amenable to injection molding and extrusion comprises a syndiotactic styrene resin, a thermoplastic resin such as a polyolefin and an inorganic filler optionally contains a rubber.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials contain, as essential components,A) from 95 to 99.99% by weight of an ethylene polymer andB) from 0.01 to 5% by weight of a thermoplastic polyester having a maximum melting point of less than or equal to 150.degree. C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic composition comprising an unreacted mixture of an aliphatic polyester polymer as a continuous phase, polyolefin microfibers as a discontinuous phase encased within the aliphatic polyester polymer continuous phase, and a compatibilizer for the aliphatic polyester polymer and the polyolefin microfibers. The multicomponent fiber exhibits substantial biodegradable properties and good wettability yet is easily processed. The thermoplastic composition is useful in making nonwoven structures that may be used in a disposable absorbent product intended for the absorption of fluids such as body fluids.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel copolyester elastomer essentially made up of A: hard polyester segments made up of repeating units derived from an aliphatic diol and an aromatic dicarboxylic acid and B: soft polyester segments made up of repeating units derived from B1: an aliphatic carbonate and, if desired, up to 60% by weight of B, B2: an aliphatic diol and an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid or B3: a lactone, said hard and soft segments being bonded via ester bonds to form copolyesterester units and said copolyesterester units being connected to one another by a urethane group.The novel copolyester elastomer has an exceptionally high thermo-oxidative resistance and resistance to hydrolysis and is used, inter alia, in bellows, seals, pipes, hoses and cable sheathings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for forming the LCP composite having LCP fibers dispersed in the matrix resin even if the LCP content may be smaller than the lower limit of the fiber formable range.The method is characterized in that a resin composite reinforced by the LCP fiber in a mixture ratio beyond the fiber formable range or the preferred fiber formable range by means of an extrusion or injection molding of a resin mixture containing a liquid crystal resin composite extruded in the fiber formable range or the preferred fiber formable range.

Abstract: Polyalkenylaromatic-polyethylene copolymers are prepared using protected functional organolithium initiators. Polymerization of an alkenylsubstituted aromatic monomer followed by ethylene, results in a protected functional block polystyrene-co-polyethylenyllithium. Termination with a functionalizing agent followed by deprotection produces polymeric products with high functionalization at the initiating chain-end and at least partial functionalization at the terminal chain-end.

Abstract: A polyester film for thermal lamination, comprising:a polyester A of 140.degree. to 245.degree. C. in melting point mainly composed of ethylene terephthalate and/or ethylene isophthalate, a thermoplastic elastomer mixed at a ratio by weight of 81:19 to 98:2 with the elastomer comprising particles having a particle size ratio of 2 to 100 is excellent not only in formability but also in act resistance and taste property, and hence ideal for application on to the inner faces of packages, containers, etc.

Abstract: A polyester film having fine voids, which comprises a polymer mixture comprising a polyester resin and a thermoplastic resin (B) incompatible with said polyester resin, and which has an apparent specific gravity of 0.6-1.3 and an inplane birefringence as determined from the equation:inplane birefringence=refractive index along lengthwise principal axis-refractive index along crosswise principal axis,of from -0.02 to +0.04, and manufacture thereof. A thermoplastic resin film having fine voids, which comprises a polymer mixture comprising a thermoplastic resin (A) and a thermoplastic resin (B) incompatible with said thermoplastic resin (A), and which has a ratio (L1/L2) of an average length (L1) of the voids at a cross section in the lengthwise direction of the film, to an average length (L2) of the voids at a cross section in the direction forming a right angle with said lengthwise direction, i.e.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of hydrocarbon solutions of monofunctional ether initiators of the following general structure:M--Z--O--C(R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3)wherein M is an alkali metal; Z is a branched or straight chain hydrocarbon group which contains 3-25 carbon atoms, optionally containing aryl or substituted aryl groups; and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl groups containing lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, and lower dialkylamino groups, aryl or substituted aryl groups containing lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, and lower dialkylamino groups, and their employment as initiators in the anionic polymerization of olefin containing monomers in an inert, hydrocarbon solvent comprising reacting an omega-protected-1-haloalkyl with lithium metal dispersion having a particle size between 10 and 300 millimicrons in size, at a temperature between 35.degree. and 130.degree. C. in an alkane solvent containing 5 to 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of hydrocarbon solutions of monofunctional ether initiators of the following general structure:M--Q.sub.n --Z--OA(R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3)wherein M is defined as an alkali metal, selected from the group consisting of lithium, sodium and potassium, Q is an aromatic substituted saturated hydrocarbyl group produced by the incorporation of one or more alkenyl substituted aromatic hydrocarbons containing 8-25 carbon atoms into the M--Z linkage; Z is a branched or straight chain hydrocarbon group which contains 3-25 carbon atoms, optionally containing aryl or substituted aryl groups; A is an element selected from carbon and silicon; R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for increasing the molecular weight of polycondensates, which comprises heating a polycondensate in the temperature range below the melting point and above the glass transition temperature in the solid phase of the polymer with additionof at least one sterically hindered hydroxyphenylalkylphosphonic ester or monoester.

Abstract: A process for producing a composite article made of at least one hard component and at least one soft component, wherein the hard component contains a thermoplastic polyester containing non-aromatic C.dbd.C double bonds, and the soft component contains a vulcanizate, wherein the vulcanizate is produced by vulcanization of a rubber composition having the following components:(i) 100 parts by weight of a rubber containing carboxyl or anhydride groups;(ii) from 0 to 300 parts by weight of fillers;(iii) from 1 to 10 parts by weight of peroxidic vulcanizers;(iv) from 0 to 150 parts by weight of plasticizers, and(v) more than 4 parts by weight of a difunctional or polyfunctional vulcanization activator of the formulaR.sup.1 (--Z--CO--CR.sup.2 .dbd.CR.sup.3 R.sup.4).sub.n,whereinR.sup.1 is a divalent or higher-valent radical or a single bond, R.sup.2 to R.sup.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of hydrocarbon solutions of monofunctional ether initiators of the following general structure:M--Z--O--C(R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3)wherein M is an alkali metal; Z is a branched or straight chain hydrocarbon group which contains 3-25 carbon atoms, optionally containing aryl or substituted aryl groups; and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl or substituted aryl groups, and their employment as initiators in the anionic polymerization of olefin containing monomers in an inert, hydrocarbon solvent comprising reacting an omega-protected-1-haloalkyl with lithium metal dispersion having a particle size between 10 and 300 millimicrons in size, at a temperature between 35.degree. and 130.degree. C. in an alkane solvent containing 5 to 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A process for producing thermoplastic resin compositions, comprises mixing under melting conditions a polyester resin (I) and an addition polymer (II) having on one end thereof 0.5 to 1 group of a functional group capable of reacting with polyester resins in a ratio by weight between the former and the latter of 97/3 to 20/80 and then solid phase polymerizing the mixture, to obtain a thermoplastic resin composition comprising:?1! a high molecular polyester resin (I') derived from said polyester resin (I) , ?2! said addition polymer (II) having on one end thereof 0.

Abstract: Linear materials for fasteners, particularly monofilaments, which possess pearly luster and retain this pearly luster intact even after being dyed and a method for the production thereof are disclosed. A polyester, particularly polyethylene terephthalate, is blended with 1 to 10% by weight of polypropylene and the resultant blend is subjected to melt spinning. The undrawn filament thus obtained possesses pearly luster and can be used as a raw material for fastener parts presenting an appearance of high quality. The undrawn filament has the dyeability thereof adjusted without noticeably affecting the degree of shrinkage when it is drawn at a temperature in the range of from 70.degree. to 98.degree. C. Thus, the monomiflaments for fasteners which possess pearly luster and are allowed to be dyed in colors harmonized with the colors of fastener tapes can be produced.

Abstract: There are disclosed a styrenic resin composition which comprises 1 to 95% by weight of a (a) styrenic polymer having syndiotactic configuration (SPS) or modified SPS; 1 to 95% by weight of a (b) thermoplastic resin having a polar group; 1 to 50% by weight of a (c) rubbery elastomer having an affinity for the component (a); and 0.1 to 10% by weight of a (d) compatibilizer having a polar group, a styrenic resin composition same as above except that the component (c) has a polar group capable of reacting with the component (b) as well as an affinity for the component (a) and a styrenic resin composition further comprising 1 to 350% parts by weight of an (e) inorganic filler based on 100 parts by weight of the above resin components. According to the present invention, there are obtained styrenic resin compositions that are well suited for various industrial materials and excellent in rigidity, heat resistance, impact resistance and water resistance.

Abstract: A combination of polymeric components provides desired characteristics in forming medical instruments such as catheters and balloons for dilatation catheters. For example, a balloon material is formed from a blend of polymeric components, including a first crystalline polymeric component and a second softening polymeric component. Where the first two components are generally incompatible, the balloon material can also include a third compatibilizing agent to facilitate blending the first two polymeric components together. The first polymeric component can be a branched or straight chain polyamide having a molecular weight of at least about 5000, or a polyester prepared from aromatic dicarboxylic acids having 8 to 14 carbon atoms or aliphatic dicarboxylic acids having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms, and at least one glycol having the formula HO(CH.sub.2).sub.n OH, where n is an integer from 2 to 10, neopentyl glycol and cyclohexane dimethanol.

Abstract: Rubber mixtures containing at least one rubber, one filler, optionally additional rubber auxiliary agents and also at least one sulphurous polyester are outstandingly suitable for the production of rubber vulcanisate having good mechanical properties and good hysteresis behaviour.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel class of polymeric compositions which have molecular weights ranging from 300 to 10,000 and are the reaction product of (a) an N-aryl or N-alkaryl substituted diphenyldiamine and (b) a conjugated or nonconjugated diene. These polymeric N-aryl substituted and N-alkaryl diphenyldiamine compounds are particularly useful as an antioxidant in diene containing polymers.

Abstract: An extrudable vinylidene chloride composition is useful in packaging films where controlled CO.sub.2 and O.sub.2 transmission rates benefit the packaging of products such as gassing cheese. The composition, and film made therefrom, comprises 100 parts by weight of at least one vinylidene chloride copolymer; between 4 and 15 parts by weight of a plasticizer; and between 4 and 15 parts by weight of an acrylate/styrene copolymer; wherein the total amount of plasticizer and acrylate/styrene copolymer comprises at least 9 parts by weight.

Abstract: Pigment pastes are produced by pasting or blending one or several pigments and/or fillers in a paste resin based on a polyester oligomer polyacrylate which is obtainable by radical polymerisation ofA) 80-50 wt % ofa) one or several hydroxyfunctional acrylic acid esters and/or methacrylic acid esters andb) one or several monofunctional ethylenically unsaturated acids, as well as, optionally,c) one or several alpha,beta-ethylenically unsaturated monomers without functional groups inB) 20-50 wt % of one or several hydroxyfunctional polyester oligomers with a calculated molecular weight of 200-1000, a hydroxy number of 280-600 and an acid number of 0-1.5, obtainable by polycondensation of one or several diols, polyols and dicarboxylic acids and derivatives thereof,whereby the monomers a), b) and c) are used in such quantities as to ensure that the polyester oligomer polyacrylate obtained has a hydroxyl number of 150-390 and an acid number of 16-40.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of hydrocarbon solutions of monofunctional ether initiators of the following general structure:M--Q.sub.n --Z--OA(R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3)wherein M is defined as an alkali metal, selected from the group consisting of lithium, sodium and potassium, Q is a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group derived by incorporation of a compound selected from the group consisting of conjugated diene hydrocarbons and alkenylsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbons; Z is a branched or straight chain hydrocarbon group which contains 3-25 carbon atoms, optionally containing aryl or substituted aryl groups; A is an element selected from carbon and silicon; R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.

Abstract: A solvent based coating composition containing a binding agent, the binding agent comprising: (a) 10 to 80 wt.% of at least one hydroxyfunctional polyester formed by reacting a mixture comprising: (i) 10 to 40 mol.% of a 2,2-dialkylalkanediol with two primary OH groups; (ii) 10 to 30 mol.% of a polyol with at least one secondary OH group; (iii) 20 to 50 mol.% of an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acid with fewer than 16 C atoms or anhydrides thereof; (iv) 5 to 30 mol.% of a compound selected from the group consisting of dimeric fatty acids, dimeric diols, epsilon-caprolactone, and mixtures thereof; (v) 1 to 15 mol.% of a hydroxycarboxylic acid with at least one hydroxy group and at least one carboxyl group; and (b) 10 to 80 wt.% of a (meth)acrylic copolymer containing a hydroxyl group; and (c) 10 to 60 wt.% of a crosslinking agent; wherein the sum of the wt.% of components (a)-(c) is 100% of the binding agent.

Abstract: This invention discloses a rubber composition having a high modulus and excellent processability which is comprised of a blend of (1) at least one elastomer selected from the group consisting of polybutadiene rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber, synthetic polyisoprene rubber, natural rubber, isoprene-butadiene rubber, isoprene-butadiene-styrene rubber, nitrile rubber, carboxylated nitrile rubber, and EPDM rubber, (2) at least one thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer containing an aliphatic spacer, wherein the thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer exhibits no apparent crystalline to nematic transition, wherein the thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer exhibits nematic order above its glass transition temperature, and wherein the glass transition temperature of the thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer is within the range of 20.degree. C. to 180.degree. C., and (3) carbon black.

Abstract: This invention relates to waterborne copolymeric colorant compositions having a dye covalently bonded in the polymer backbone which is prepared by emulsion polymerization of an alkaline solution of a reactive dye and a vinyl monomer. The waterborne copolymeric colorant compositions are useful in formulating waterborne coatings, paints, inks, and primers in various household, personal care and cosmetic applications.

Abstract: The specification discloses a conjugate carpet face yarn comprising trilobal or delta cross-section polyolefin filaments and a plurality of generally co-linear smaller polyester fibrils embedded within the polyolefin filaments. This yarn has the stain resistant properties of polyolefin based yarns and the resiliency of polyamide based yarns.

Abstract: A white-colored porous polymer film having elongated spherical pores, which is characterized in that said pores exposed on a surface created by cutting the film along longitudinal direction satisfy the following formulae, possesses a low density, good surface and mechanical property and good processability: ##EQU1## wherein, P.sub.L,90 is an average length of longer axes of 90% or more of the exposed pores;P.sub.D,90 is an average length of shorter axes of 90% or more of the exposed pores;P.sub.L/D,50 is an average of the longer axis to the shorter axis length ratios of the exposed pores;P.sub.N is the number of exposed pores per 1000 .mu.m.sup.2 of the exposed surface; andP.sub.A is the ratio of the exposed pore area to the exposed surface area.The polymer film of the present invention comprises a polyester and polyolefin resin mixture, inorganic particles, a metal sulfonate and a hindered phenol.

Abstract: A polymeric film, which comprises 100 parts by weight of a polyester resin having an intrinsic viscosity ranging from 0.4 to 0.9 dl/g, 5 to 50 parts by weight of a polyolefin resin having a melt flow index ranging from 1.0 to 25 g/10 min and/or a styrene resin having a melt flow index ranging from 1.5 to 20 g/10 min, and 0.01 to 1.0 part by weight of a metal sulfonate of the following formula (I) having an acid value of 1.0 mg KOH/g or less, has an excellent antistatic property, printability, a good appearance and touchiness, as well as an improved film characteristics such as bulk density and heat stability.R.sub.1 --C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --SO.sub.3 Me (I)wherein,R.sub.1 is a C.sub.5 -C.sub.20 alkyl group; andMe is an alkali metal or alkali earth metal.

Abstract: Compositions of ethylene alkyl acrylate grafted onto polypropylene are dyeable with disperse or cationic dyes. A small amount of polyester may be include, along with a hydrophilic modifier comprising a monoglyceride and a salt of a liner alkyl. The hydrophilic modifier also acts as a compatibilizer to bridge the polyester and the polypropylene. A process for dyeing polypropylene fibers comprises combining the polypropylene with a thermoplastic copolymer of ethylene and alkyl acrylates having 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkyl group into fibers, adding the polyester to the polypropylene matrix, spinning the composition into fibers, and exposing the fibers to a dye bath. The sulfonic group may be added to the polyester for exposing the fibers to a cationic dye.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplast resin composition comprising:30 to 97% by weight of at least one of(a) a crystalline thermoplastic resin component and(b) a non-crystalline thermoplastic resin component,3 to 70% by weight of (c) a rubbery polymer component which is ununiformly mixed with at least one of Component (a) and Component (b) and0 to 40% by weight of (d) an inorganic filler,wherein Component (c) forms a network and at least one of the ratio of flexural modulus of Component (a) to Component (c) and that of Component (b) to Component (c) is 5 or more.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of hydrocarbon solutions of monofunctional ether initiators of the following general structure:M--Z--O--C(R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3)wherein M is an alkali metal; Z is a branched or straight chain hydrocarbon group which contains 3-25 carbon atoms, optionally containing aryl or substituted aryl groups; and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl or substituted aryl groups, and their employment as initiators in the anionic polymerization of olefin containing monomers in an inert, hydrocarbon solvent comprising reacting an omega-protected-1-haloalkyl with lithium metal dispersion having a particle size between 10 and 300 millimicrons in size, at a temperature between 35.degree. and 130.degree. C. in an alkane solvent containing 5 to 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A combination of polymeric components provides desired characteristics in forming medical instruments such as catheters and balloons for dilatation catheters. For example, a balloon material is formed from a blend of polymeric components, including a first crystalline polymeric component and a second softening polymeric component. Where the first two components are generally incompatible, the balloon material can also include a third compatibilizing agent to facilitate blending the first two polymeric components together. The first polymeric component can be a branched or straight chain polyamide having a molecular weight of at least about 5000, or a polyester prepared from aromatic dicarboxylic acids having 8 to 14 carbon atoms or aliphatic dicarboxylic acids having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms, and at least one glycol having the formula HO(CH.sub.2).sub.n OH, where n is an integer from 2 to 10, neopentyl glycol and cyclohexane dimethanol.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of hydrocarbon solutions of monofunctional ether initiators of the following general structure:M--Q.sub.n --Z--OA(R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3) (II)wherein M is defined as an alkali metal, selected from the group consisting of lithium, sodium and potassium, Q is a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group derived by incorporation of a compound selected from the group consisting of conjugated diene hydrocarbons and alkenylsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbons; Z is defined as a branched or straight chain hydrocarbon tether or connecting group which contains 3-25 carbon atoms, optionally containing aryl or substituted aryl groups; A is an element selected from Group IVa of the periodic table and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl or substituted aryl groups, and n is an integer from 1 to 5.