Abstract: Method for preparing a polymer alloy which is stable and homogeneous at high temperatures which comprises a component (a) one or more polymers of high molecular weight, having anhydride groups and component (b) one or more polymers of high molecular weight, having groups which have the ability to interact with hydrogen atoms to form hydrogen bonds. Initially, a solution of component (a) is prepared in an organic solvent and thereafter a solution of component (b) is added. Component (a), in the dissolved state, may be protolyzed in whole or in part, prior to or after the addition of component (b) by the action of protolyzing agents. After the solvent is removed formed products, such as granules, fibres, foils, foam, may be made from the polymer alloy.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a mixture of an adhesive copolymer of ethylene and a monoolefinically unsaturated polar comonomer, for example, vinyl acetate, in combination with an olefin rubber, preferably a rubbery copolymer of ethylene and propylene, exhibit excellent adhesive properties, particularly when applied to non-porous surfaces such as metals. Creep resistance can be improved by lightly crosslinking the composition with radiation. Typically thermoplastic in nature, these compositions can be made thermosetting by including in the composition a heat activated crosslinking system. The compositions also exhibit resistance to blocking and flexibility at low temperatures.

Abstract: Method for preparing a polymer alloy which is stable and homogeneous up to high temperatures, from component (a) one or more polymers of high molecular weight, having anhydride groups and component (b) one or more polymers of high molecular weight, having groups which have the ability to interact with hydrogen atoms to form hydrogen bonds, wherein first a solution of component (a) is prepared in an organic solvent, to which solution then component (b) is added, whereas component (a) in dissolved state is protolyzed in whole or in part, prior to or after the addition of component (b) under the action of protolyzing agents, whereupon the solvent is removed; together with the formed products obtained from such a polymer alloy, such as granules, fibres, foils, foam, etc.

Abstract: The invention relates to porous post-chlorinated polyvinyl chloride resins which contain or have incorporated therein a salt of phosphoric acid resulting in a substantial improvement in the thermal stability thereof during subsequent processing. The phosphate salt is added to the porous post chlorinated polymer from an aqueous solution thereof which optionally contains a surfactant, which wets the polymer particles and allows the penetration thereof by the solution. Post chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) is the most preferred polymer or resin.

Abstract: An effective amount of polyisobutylene effectively reduces polymerization and cross-linking reactions resulting in molecular weight and viscosity increase during production of dispersant viscosity index improvers by the amination and/or sulfurization of polyethylene containing polymers.

Abstract: Ethylene or propylene polymers are dyed by dispersing a small quantity of a copolymer of a C-14 or higher alpha-olefin and maleic anhydride therein and subsequently treating the composition with an aqueous solution of a basic dye stuff such as Malachite Green.

Abstract: A tread composition for low rolling resistance tires, comprising 100 parts by weight of styrene-butadiene rubber or a styrene-butadiene rubber-based rubber blend and 3.2-5.0 parts by weight of sulphur.

Abstract: The Mooney viscosity and green strength of ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer gum stock is improved by the addition thereto of a suitable elastomer such as: high viscosity ethylene propylene rubber (EPR); nitrile rubber; polychloroprene; polyacrylate rubber; polyurethane; chlorinated polyethylene; polyester; ethylene-propylene diene monomer (EPDM) terpolymer; and other elastomers such as ethylene-methyl acrylate, ethylene butyl acrylate and acrylonitrile types.

Abstract: Preferred blends with improved processability of CPVC resin and polymers of alpha methylstyrene, styrene or methyl methacrylate, and acrylonitrile, said polymers having dilute solution viscosity of less than 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transparent thermoplastic compositions on the basis of vinyl chloride polymers which can easily be processed and simultaneously have a good viscosity and good resistance to light and weather. They consist of a mixture of a special vinyl chloride polymer and two different, differently chlorinated chloropolyethylenes.

Abstract: A waterproofing sheet material useful for example as a free floating membrane or flashing material in roofing applications, a pond liner, or a gasketing material, composed of from about 15 wt. % to about 80 wt. % of an ingredient selected from the group consisting of:(a) homopolymers of alkadienes and substituted alkadienes(b) addition copolymers of alkadienes with unsaturated monomers(c) homopolymers of alkenes and substituted alkenes selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, chlorosulfonated polyethylene and polyisobutylene(d) resin acids and resin acid derivatives(e) highly aromatic bituminous materials, and(f) pine oiland from about 85 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of a plasticized polyvinyl butyral resin. Minor amounts of fatty acids and paraffin wax may be added to improve low temperature properties and to facilitate processing a hot melt admixture of the ingredients into a sheet.

Abstract: Thermoplastic composition for the manufacture of transparent and flexible articles, such as containers, bags and flexible tubes, coming into contact with parenteral liquids essentially consists of 60 to 95% by weight of at least one chlorinated polyolefin and 5 to 40% by weight of at least one copolymer of butadiene, styrene and an acrylic acid or a methacrylic acid ester.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomeric compositions, comprising blends of high unsaturation diene rubber and polypropylene in which the rubber is cured with certain curatives, exhibit superior properties.

Abstract: Free-flowing chloropolyethylene in powder form which keeps this property after prolonged storage and has good processing properties is impregnated substantially on the particle surface with definite amounts of fine-grained vinyl chloride polymer and fine-grained organic substance in a definite proportion. The invention also relates to a process for the manufacture of such an improved chloropolyethylene and the use thereof.

Abstract: When an elastomeric copolymer of a C.sub.4 or C.sub.5 conjugated diene and an aromatic vinyl compound is brominated in latex while keeping the uniformity of the latex until the amount of bormine combined with the copolymer reaches 0.5-15% by weight, the resulting brominated conjugated diene-aromatic vinyl compound rubber contains 3-80% by weight of a toluene-insoluble fraction formed by the bromination and has a high green strength and a good processability. A vulcanized rubber obtained from said brominated rubber has a high modulus of elasticity and a high tensile strength. When an anionic surfactant is used as an emulsifier, the uniformity of the above-mentioned latex can be kept by adjusting the pH value of the bromination reaction system to 9 or highter, preferably 10 or higher, during the reaction or by auxiliarily adding a nonionic surfactant. When a cationic or nonionic surfactant is used as an emulsifier, regulation of pH is unnecessary.

Abstract: Fire retarded compositions comprise elastomers derived from conjugated, hydrocarbon dienes in combination with a synergistic, three-component flame retardant system comprising (1) a chlorine- and/or bromine-containing fire-retardant additive, (2) alumina trihydrate and (3) an iron oxide.

Abstract: Compatibilized blends and composites of materials containing nitrile functionality with materials normally incompatible therewith are formed by mixing the components in the presence of an acid compatibilizing agent.

Abstract: Ethylene-propylene-diene ionic polymer compositions useful in injection molding, extrusion and other plastic processing techniques for fabricated products comprising an ionic elastomeric polymer and poly(alpha-methylstyrene).

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions are disclosed which contain, as principle ingredients, a relatively rigid polymer, such as polyvinyl chloride and/or chlorinated polyvinyl chloride and an EPM and/or an EPDM type elastomer. In addition to the above components, the composition can have incorporated therein a phase compatibility promotion agent, such as chlorinated polyethylene or poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate), or mixtures thereof. This phase compatibility promotion agent helps insure more uniform distribution of the elastomer throughout the relatively rigid polymer and improved cohesion of the resultant composition. Also disclosed are methods for enhancement in the compatibility of relatively rigid polymers and elastomers through the use of such phase compatibility promotion agents.

Abstract: An elastomeric thermoplastic mixture comprising (A) from 40 to 95% by weight of polypropylene, and (B) from 5 to 60% by weight of a partially cross-linked ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer which has a gel content of from 3 to 50% by weight and a vinyl acetate content of from 20 to 80% by weight, the percentages being based on the sum of A+B.

Abstract: A light-polarizing film comprising a polymer mixture containing a polymer having polyene chains formed by partial dehydrohalogenation of a halogenated vinyl polymer or a halogenated vinylidene polymer and one or more of the polymers selected from the group consisting of acrylate polymers and methacrylate polymers. Said light-polarizing film has excellent heat stability as well as humidity resistance and is useful in various fields including liquid crystal device, optical device, etc.

Abstract: A vulcanizable rubber composition comprising a rubber, a vulcanizing agent and glyoxal or a glyoxal reaction product and a method of adhering fiber or steel tire cord, are disclosed.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomer blends of alpha-olefin polymers and copolymers, such as polypropylene, polyethylene, etc., having a melting point of at least 90.degree. C. with hydrogenated butadiene medium and high vinyl polymers have good physical properties such as low brittle point, good impact resistance at low temperatures, minimum creep at high temperatures, and good elongation. The blends can be repeatedly processed and still maintain good physical properties. The amount of alpha-olefin polymer or copolymer in the blend may range from about 10 percent to about 60 percent with the amount of the hydrogenated polybutadiene correspondingly ranging from about 90 percent to about 40 percent based on the combined weight of the two components. The blends are mixed at temperatures at least as high as the melting point of the alpha-olefin polymer or copolymer. These blends have excellent ozone resistance and aging properties, as well as excellent paint adhesion.

Abstract: Novel lubricating oil polymer additives are obtained by the following:(1) by preparing, by anionic polymerization, a living diene polymer of Mn of between about 20,000 and 300,000;(2) by functionalizing the said polymer by means of an N-substituted lactam of the type of N-alkylcaprolactam, N-binylcaprolactam, and particularly of the type of N-alkylpyrrolidione and N-vinylpyrrolidone; and(3) by hydrogenating the said functionalized polymer.A variant method of preparing the said polymers comprises subjecting the living polymer to a metalation operation before functionalization; the hydrogenation operation is carried out before metalation or after functionalization.The said polymers may be used as additives which improve the viscosity index and the dispersing power of lubricating oils. The amount of additive added is between about 0.1 and 10 percent by weight.

Abstract: Novel compositions are disclosed which include a polyphenylene ether resin, an alkenyl aromatic resin modified with rubber, and a hindered phenol as a stabilizer. Also included within the scope of this invention are reinforced and flame-retardant compositions of the polyphenylene ether resin, the alkenyl aromatic resin modified with a rubber, and the hindered phenol.

Abstract: Thermoplastic blends of partially cured monoolefin copolymer rubber (such as EPM or EPDM rubber) with a polyolefin resin (such as polypropylene) exhibit good physical properties and are reprocessable. The partial cure of the rubber is effected by heating the rubber with a curative such as a peroxide. The blends are used to make molded or extruded articles which have good physical properties without requiring vulcanization; preferred blends have the characteristics of thermoplastic elastomers.