Abstract: A method for the grafting of at least two different monomers onto molten hydrocarbon polymer, in which the monomers are capable of undergoing thermally induced copolymerization, is disclosed. The method involves contacting one of said monomers with the other of said monomers in the presence of molten polymer and under admixing conditions such that the monomers and polymer are rapidly admixed. In preferred embodiments, the process is operated in the absence of initiator for the grafting reaction and in the substantial absence of antioxidant in the polymer. Preferably, one of the grafting monomers is selected from the group consisting of styrene, 2-methyl styrene, 4-methyl styrene, alpha-methyl styrene, beta-methyl styrene, 4-vinyl anisole, stilbene and indene, and mixtures thereof, and the other of the grafting monomers is selected from the group consisting of maleic anhydride, itaconic anhdride, citraconic anhydride, maleimide and N-phenylmaleimide, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin of a norbornene monomer is prepared by bulk-polymerizing a norbornene monomer in a mold in the presence of a metathesis catalyst system and further in the presence of a dicyclopentadiene heat-polymerized resin in an amount of 15 to 150 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the monomer.

Abstract: A star-shaped polymer useful as a polymeric VI improver comprising at least one arm which is a block copolymer containing a conjugated diolefin block and a monoalkenyl aromatic hydrocarbon block and a plurality of arms which are either a homopolymer of a conjugated diolefin or a copolymer of tow or more conjugated diolefin or a copolymer of two or more conjugated diolefins. Oil compositions comprising star-shaped VI improvers of this type exhibit relatively low HTHSR viscosities, and hence, improved fuel efficiencies when used in automotive applications. Oil compositions comprising star-shaped VI improvers of this type also exhibit improved low temperature pumpability.

Abstract: The present invention provides adhesive compositions with strong and firm adhesion to various kinds of synthetic rubbers including polyolefin-type vulcanized rubbers and to various kinds of synthetic resins including polyolefin-type synthetic resins and vinyl chloride resins. The present adhesive compositions comprise a mixture of a chlorinated rubber, an acrylic polymer, a Lewis acid and an organic solvent or a mixture of a chlorinated rubber, an acrylic polymer, a terminal functional group-containing hydrocarbon-type polymer and an organic solvent.

Abstract: An elastomeric composition formed by curing a blend comprised of (A) between about 70 and about 94 phr of a highly unsaturated rubber; (B) between about 3 and about 27 phr of ethylene/propylene/nonconjugated diene terpolymer having a number average molecular weight of more than about 35,000; (C) between about 3 and about 27 phr of ethylene/propylene/nonconjugated diene terpolymer having a number average molecular weight of between about 500 and about 15,000; between about 2 and about 7.5 phr of a quinoline antioxidant; and (D) an effective amount of curative exhibit unexpectedly desirable ozone resistance. Also disclosed is a process for preparing such elastomeric compositions.

Abstract: A composition comprising a first ethylene polymer having a density in the range of between about 0.940 and about 0.960; a second ethylene polymer having a melt index of at least about 20; and an organic peroxide is disclosed. An electrical conduit which includes an electrical conductor and an electrical conductor covering, the covering comprising the above-described composition of the present invention is also set forth. In addition, a process for producing the electrical conduit of the present invention is described. In this process an electrical conductor, i.e., a wire or a cable, is coated with a molten extrudate of the polymeric composition of the present invention.

Abstract: There is disclosed a bone cement composition comprising (a) a liquid component comprising a monomer of an acrylic ester and (b) a powdered component comprising, based on the weight of the powdered component,(i) from 0 to about 20 percent of a methyl methacrylate homopolymer,(ii) from about 30 to about 60 percent of a methyl methacrylate-styrene copolymer, and(iii) from about 30 to about 60 percent of a methyl methacrylate-butyl methacrylate copolymer.

Abstract: Co-vulcanizable compositions comprising (A) 55-85% by weight of a fluoroelastomeric copolymer of vinylidene fluoride with perfluoropropene and possibly tetrafluoroethylene; (B) 45-15% by weight of a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and propylene; (C) 0.7-2.5 parts, per 100 parts of the (A)+(B) blend, of a bisphenolic compound; (D) 0.3-1.5 parts, per 100 parts of the (A)+(B) blend, of a quaternary ammonium, phosphonium or aminophosphonium organic compound; (E) 0.4-5 parts, per 100 parts of the (A)+(B) blend, of an organic peroxide; (F) 1-5% by weight, as referred to (A)+(B), of a peroxidic cross-linking coagent.

Abstract: A given amount of crystalline polypropylene resin is blended with an olefin copolymer rubber to prepare a preblend comprising an olefin copolymer rubber/crystalline polypropylene and then the preblend is melt-blended with a crystalline polypropylene resin in the presence of peroxide. The present invention is based upon the fracture mechanism occurring between the crystalline polypropylene and rubber and is accomplished by the reciprocal combination of the reactions such as cross-linking reaction, random scission reaction of the polymer main chain, graft reaction and blocking reaction to form a cell structure. An object of the present invention is to provide a method which results in a product having better homogeneity, better heat-resistance, higher impact-resistance and greater flowabilty than heretofore known methods of preparation.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition prepared by partially crosslinking a composition comprising the following components (A), (B) and (C):(A) 30-70 parts by weight of an ethylene/.alpha.-olefin copolymer prepared by copolymerizing ethylene and an .alpha.-olefin having 3 to 12 carbon atoms in the presence of a catalyst comprising a solid component and an organoaluminum compound which solid component contains at least magnesium and titanium, said ethylene/.alpha.-olefin copolymer having the following properties (I) to (IV):______________________________________ (I) Melt index 0.01-100 g/10 min (II) Density 0.860-0.910 g/cm.sup.3 (III) Maximum peak not lower than 100.degree. C. temperature as measured according to a differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) (IV) Insolubles in boiling not less than 10 wt. % n-hexane ______________________________________(B) 70-30 parts by weight of a propylene polymer; and(C) 70-200 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the components (A) and (B), of an ethylene/.

Abstract: A fine particulate crosslinked amorphous copolymer comprising an amorphous copolymer having a constituent unit originating at least from ethylene and .alpha.-olefin, and having an average particle diameter of 0.2 to 50 .mu.m and a hot toluene insolubles content of 15% by weight or more.

Abstract: Polyblend interdispersions of two or more different polymers formed at least partially in the presence of an interdispersing aid which can be polytetrafluoroethylene or ultra high molecular weight polyethylene; said blend can be chemically cross-linked with peroxides.

Abstract: A methyl methacrylate syrup composition comprises an intimate mixture of 1-99 parts by weight of a first polymer-in-monomer syrup (A) and 99-1 parts by weight of a second polymer-in-monomer syrup (B), wherein said syrups (A) and (B) are as follows:(A) a polymer-in-monomer syrup obtained by copolymerizing a mixture of methyl methacrylate monomer, one or more monomers having reactivity with glycidyl groups and containing at least one ethylenically-unsaturated bond, and one or more monomers not having reactivity with glycidyl groups and containing at least one ethylenically-unsaturated bond;(B) a polymer-in-monomer syrup obtained by dissolving a copolymer obtained by copolymerizing one or more monomers containing at least one glycidyl group and one or more monomers copolymerizable with glycidyl-containing monomers, having a number average molecular weight of 1,500-50,000 and containing glycidyl groups, in a mixture of monomers comprising one or more monomers selected from the group consisting of methyl methacryl

Abstract: Ethylene propylene copolymer elastomers and ethylene propylene diene terpolymer elastomers are shown which, when cured, exhibit improved oil resistance and chemical aging properties at elevated temperatures and pressures. A previously polymerized liquid 1,2-polybutadiene is incorporated into the elastomer by chemical blending during the polymerization process. Such compositions are useful as electrical insulating materials for use under extreme environmental conditions, particularly in wire and cable constructions.

Abstract: Composition for the preservation of wood containing a wood preservative, such as a boron compound or a fluorine compound, in a polymer or polymer composition, which upon contact with water releases the wood preservative. Said composition is introduced into a hole in the wood or in a wood construction, whereafter the hole is sealed.

Abstract: A molding thermoplastic, elastomeric resin composition having superior flexibility, impact resistance, mechanical strengths and moldability is provided, which composition comprises (1) a block copolymer expressed by the formula B-A-B' (wherein A is a conjugated diene polymer block and B and B' each are an aromatic vinyl compound polymer block of a specified molecular weight and are the same or different and contained in the copolymer in a specified proportion); a non-crystalline ehtylene-.alpha.-olefin random copolymer; a propylene-ethylene block coplymer and/or a crystalline propylene-ethylene random copolymer; and a specified phenolic antioxidant, or (2) a specified proportion of a hydrogenated derivative of a block copolymer expressed by the formula B-A-B' wherein A, B and B' are as defined above, and having a specified solution viscosity and a specified proportion of a crystalline propylene-ethylene random copolymer having a specified flexural modulus.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition prepared by partially crosslinking a composition comprising the following components (A), (B), (C) and (D):(A) 10-40% by weight of an ethylene/.alpha.-olefin copolymer prepared by copolymerizing ethylene and an .alpha.-olefin having 3 to 12 carbon atoms in the presence of a catalyst comprising a solid component and an organoaluminum compound which solid component contains at least magnesium and titanium, said ethylene/.alpha.-olefin copolymer having the following properties (I) to (IV):(I) Melt index: 0.01-50 g/10 min(II) Density: 0.860-0.910 g/cm.sup.3(III) Maximum peak temperature as measured according to a differential scanning calorimetry (DSC): not lower than 100.degree. C.(IV) Insolubles in boiling n-hexane: not less than 10 wt. %(B) 15-35% by weight of a propylene polymer;(C) 10-40% by weight of an ethylene/.alpha.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive suitable for bonding plastic, metal, and glass together has been developed by blending together into a homogenous mixture 10 to 20 weight percent of ethylene/vinyl acetate/acid functional terpolymer resin of low acid number, 15 to 50 weight percent of ethylene/vinyl acetate/acrylic acid terpolymer resin of high acid number and 30 to 60 weight percent of tackifying resins based on alpha-methylstyrene, rosin, or a terpene resin. Additionally, suitable antioxidants and surfactants are added to control the aging and application of the composition.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition obtained by graft-polymerizing 95 to 50 parts by weight of a monomer mixture comprising a vinyl aromatic compound monomer and an acrylic compound monomer and optionally a vinyl cyanide compound monomer in the presence of 5 to 50 parts by weight of a rubbery substance consisting of styrene-butadiene copolymers, characterized in that the rubbery substance comprises (A) 40 to 80% by weight of a styrene-butadiene copolymer having a number-average particle diameter of at least 0.05 .mu.m and less than 0.2 .mu.m, a gel content of 30 to 100% by weight and a bound styrene content of 10 to 40% by weight and (B) 60 to 20% by weight of a styrene-butadiene copolymer having a number-average particle diameter of 0.2 to 3 .mu.m, a gel content of 10 to 80% by weight and a bound styrene content of 10 to 40% by weight and the total content of the components (A) and (B) in the rubbery substance is at least 80% by weight.

Abstract: A process for the production of a nonaqueous stable emulsion feedstock comprising a rubber, a block copolymer having at least one component miscible with the rubber and at least one component miscible with the monomer, and at least two unsaturated organic monomers capable of free radical polymerization is disclosed. At least one of the monomers must be miscible with the rubber and the mixture of the monomers is substantially a nonsolvent for the rubber. The block copolymer maintains the rubber or rubber-rich particles in emulsified form within the mixture of monomers. In general, the process comprises (1) mixing the rubber, block copolymer and at least a portion of the rubber miscible monomers to form a first nonaqueous solution, (2) mixing the remaining monomers and the remaining portion of the rubber miscible monomers to form a second solution, and (3) combining the two solutions to form the nonaqueous stable emulsion feedstock.

Abstract: Polyblend interdispersions of two or more different polymers formed at least partially in the presence of an interdispersing aid which can be polytetrafluoroethylene or ultra high molecular weight polyethylene; said blend can be chemically cross-linked with peroxides.

Abstract: Impact modified copolymers of vinyl aromatic, ethylenically unsaturated nitrile and, optionally, methyl methacrylate monomer, wherein the impact modifier comprises (a) large grafted rubber particles of a rubbery alkyl acrylate polymer having a particle size from about 0.5.mu. to 0.8.mu., 0.04 to 0.5 percent by weight of a polymerized crosslinking monomer and from 0.5 to 40 percent grafted rigid phase, and (b) small grafted rubber particles of a rubbery alkyl acrylate polymer having a particle size from about 0.05.mu. to about 0.20.mu., 0.25 to about 2.0 percent of a crosslinking monomer, provided that the weight percentage of crosslinking monomer is at least twice the weight percentage of the crosslinking monomer in the large particle, and from about 15 to about 60 percent by weight grafted rigid phase.

Abstract: Cross-linking type adhesive compositions comprising (A) polymers having .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carboxylate groups, (B) materials having polymerizable vinyl groups, which contain an acrylic and/or methacrylic acid, (C) thermoplastic resins and (D) catalysts of organic peroxides and/or photosensitizers. The adhesive compositions have good adhesive properties together with an excellent heat aging resistance, and can be applied for adhesion to organic and inorganic substrates.

Abstract: Adhesive resins obtained by reacting 100 parts by weight of an epoxy group-containing olefin polymer with 0.01-10 parts by weight of at least one ethylenically unsaturated fatty acid or derivative thereof, are described. The adhesive resins or olefin polymer compositions comprising the adhesive resins are particularly useful in lamination with other types of resins. Such laminates are also described.

Abstract: A polyolefin blend comprising, in physical admixture, a major portion of particles of a first polyethylene and a minor portion of particles of a composition of a second polyethylene, is disclosed. The first polyethylene is selected from the group consisting of homopolymers of ethylene and copolymers of ethylene and at least one C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 higher alpha-olefin, and the second polyethylene is a copolymer of ethylene and at least one C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 higher alpha-olefin having a density of at least 0.890 g/cm.sup.3, especially at least 0.910 g/cm.sup.3, and a melt index of at least 40 dg/min. The density of the second polyethylene is at least about 0.005 g/cm.sup.3 lower than that of the first polyethylene and the melt index of the second polyethylene is at least 10 dg/min. higher than that of the first polyethylene. The composition of the second polyethylene contains an agent that is capable of reacting with polyolefins that are in a molten state.

Abstract: A crosslinked resin composition obtained by crosslinking a composition comprising (A) 95-10 wt. % of a propylene polymer and (B) 5-90 wt. % of an ethylene/.alpha.-olefin copolymer having the following properties (I) to (iv) and prepared by copolymerizing ethylene with an .alpha.-olefin having 3 to 12 carbon atoms in the presence of a catalyst, said catalyst comprising a solid component and an organoaluminum compound, said solid component containing at least magnesium and titanium:______________________________________ (i) Melt index 0.01-100 g/10 min (ii) Density 0.860-0.910 g/cm.sup.3 (iii) Maximum peak temperature not lower than 100.degree. C. measured according to a differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) (iv) Insolubles in boiling not less than 10 wt.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition and process comprising a crystalline polyolefin, halogenated butyl rubber, olefin copolymer rubber, polyolefin modified with, e.g., maleic anhydride, and, optionally nitrile rubber, wherein the halogenated butyl rubber is at least partially crosslinked using a metal oxide and/or chloride, e.g., zinc oxide. Crosslinking is achieved under dynamic mixing conditions and the resulting composition has superior strength, performance and processing properties. Furthermore, use of nitrile rubber imparts improved oil resistance to the composition.

Abstract: A polyorganosiloxane polymer having a structure represented by one of the formulas(AB).sub.m C or [(AB).sub.m ].sub.n SiR.sub.(4-n)where the R groups are the same or different organic groups other than acrylic groups or groups co-curable therewith; A is a linear polyorganosiloxane segment containing between 3 and about 50 siloxane repeat units at least 3 of which are acrylic group containing repeat units represented by the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is lower alkyl, the R.sup.2 groups are the same or different alkylene, alkyleneoxy or alkenylene groups, and y is 0-4; B is a polyorganosiloxane segment represented by the formula ##STR2## where x is an integer of at least 100; C is A or a triorganosilyl group; m is an integer of 1 or more; and n is 3 or 4.

Abstract: The composition of crystalline 1-butene polymer comprising:(a) a crystalline 1-butene polymer containing a 1-butene component as a main component, and(b) a radical-treated crystalline olefinic polymer having (1) a boiling p-xylene-insoluble content of 30% by weight at most and (2) the relation satisfying the following expressionTc.sup.CL -Tc.sup.O .gtoreq.1wherein Tc.sup.CL is the crystallization temperature (.degree.C.) of the radical-treated crystalline olefinic polymer, and Tc.sup.O is the crystallization temperature of the crystalline olefinic polymer before the radical treatment, and(c) the proportion of the radical-treated crystalline olefinic polymer (b) being 0.2 to 100 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the crystalline 1-butene polymer (a).

Abstract: The composition of crystalline 1-butene polymer comprising(a) a crystalline 1-butene polymer containing a 1-butene component as a main component, and(b) a radical-treated crystalline olefinic polymer having (1) a boiling p-xylene-insoluble content of 30% by weight at most and (2) the relation satisfying the following expressionTc.sup.CL -Tc.sup.O .gtoreq.1wherein Tc.sup.CL is the crystallization temperature (.degree.C.) of the radical-treated crystalline olefinic polymer, and Tc.sup.O is the crystallization temperature of the crystalline olefinic polymer before the radical treatment, and (c) the proportion of the radical-treated crystalline olefinic polymer (b) being 0.2 to 100 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the crystalline 1-butene polymer (a).

Abstract: This invention provides a thermoplastic elastomer composition obtained by blending (A) a hard segment comprising a low-density ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer formed by copolymerizing ethylene with an .alpha.-olefin by the use of a specific catalyst and characterized by specifically defined properties and (B) a soft segment comprising an ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer rubber, or obtained by partial cross-linking of the resulting blend.This elastomer composition has characteristic features such as high flexibility, good fluidity, excellent tensile properties, good thermal resistance and oil resistance and low permanent strain.

Abstract: Vulcanizable polymeric compositions comprising certain rubbery polymers or polymer blends, a zinc dimethacrylate adjuvant having a surface area of from about 3.7 to about 5.4 m.sup.2 /g or more and a peroxide curing agent are provided. Polymeric compositions which contain 25 parts by weight or more of the zinc dimethacrylate adjuvant per 100 parts by weight of rubbery polymer in the absence of reinforcing fillers exhibit excellent strength and hysteresis characteristcs when cured. The surface area of the zinc dimethacrylate adjuvant along with its method of preparation are extremely important factors in the excellent properties obtained when polymeric compositions containing the adjuvant are cured.

Abstract: A modifier composition is disclosed for compounding with a polyolefin to produce a resin from which cement adherent polyolefin fibers may be produced by conventional fiber forming methods. The modifier composition comprises the reaction product obtained from the high shear dry blending of an alkylamino alkoxysilane with an acid modified polyolefin, preferably .gamma.-aminopropyltriethoxysilane dry blended with maleated polypropylene. Such modifier composition when compounded in from about 1 to about 5 weight percent with a polyolefin, preferably polypropylene, provides a resin from which cement adherent fibers may be produced.

Abstract: An extrudable fluoroelastomer comprising a gelled fluoroelastomer having units of vinylidene fluoride and units of at least one other fluorine-containing monomer copolymerizable with vinylidene fluoride, said monomer containing from 2-7 carbon atoms, containing no bromine atoms and containing at least as many flourine atoms as carbon atoms, said fluoroelastomer having been simultaneously mixed, sheared and gelled by an organic peroxide gelling agent to a gel content of from about 15-80% by weight, measured in methyl ethyl ketone at 80.degree. C.

Abstract: Compositions hardenable by exposure to heat or electromagnetic radiation are provided by dissolving together to form a blend from about 0% to about 50% by weight of an uncrosslinked polymer, from about 2% to about 30% of a polymerizable monomer, from about 10% to about 70% of a crosslinked polymer in the form of discrete particles having average diameters of from 0.001 micron to about 500 microns and being swollen in said solution and from about 20% to about 70% of a crosslinking agent for said monomer. Such compositions exhibit superior chemical and physical characteristics when hardened and are suitable in a wide variety of applications as construction media. Such compositions are especially suitable in the production of prosthetic dental appliances, such as, for example, prosthetic teeth. It is believed that the hardening of such compositions as, for example, during the preparation of dental appliances forms a polymer system known as an interpenetrating polymer network.

Abstract: A low smoke and flame retardant composition comprising an acrylate rubber and a polyolefin resin compatibilized with aluminum trihydrate. The composition can be made by dynamically partially curing blends of acrylate rubber and polyolefin resin with compatibilizing amounts of aluminum trihydrate to yield a thermoplastic elastomer with improved properties at elevated temperatures. The acrylate rubber can comprise an acrylate ester polymer or a copolymer of acrylate ester with ethylene. The polyolefin resin is preferably a high molecular weight polymerization product of either ethylene or propylene, preferably propylene.

Abstract: Copolymers comprising 0.10 to 50 parts by weight of hindered phenol antioxidant monomer and at least 10 to 60 parts by weight of at least one unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer are prepared, preferably in emulsion polymerization systems.

Abstract: A rubber blend is produced by masticating a mixture of monoolefin copolymer rubber and high-diene hydrocarbon rubber while dynamically vulcanizing the monoolefin copolymer rubber. The blend is then further treated to vulcanize the high-diene hydrocarbon rubber portion. The resulting vulcanized blend has improved properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an opaque binder system containing a core-shell polymer and polymeric binder. The system is prepared and blended in-situ and demonstrates improvement in contrast ratio and scrub properties over corresponding compositions wherein the core-shell polymer is separately produced and subsequently blended with a binder polymer.

Abstract: Solid golf balls are formed from a molding composition comprising (1) a polybutadiene blend of (A) a polybutadiene synthesized using a nickel and/or cobalt base catalyst and having a Mooney viscosity of 70 to 100 with (B) less than 50 parts by weight of a polybutadiene synthesized using a lanthanide rare earth element base catalyst and having a Mooney viscosity of 30 to 90 or (C) 20 to 80 parts by weight of a polybutadiene synthesized using a nickel and/or cobalt base catalyst and having a Mooney viscosity of 20 to 50, the polybutadienes containing at least 40% of cis-1,4 bond, (2) a crosslinking agent such as acrylic and methacrylic acid, (3) an inorganic filler, and (4) an organic peroxide.

Abstract: An alternate procedure for preparing multilithium initiators using DVB has been developed in order to achieve better control over the specific number of anionic sites per initiator molecule and to prepare star-block copolymers having a pre-determined number of branches. The process consists of 3 distinct steps; oligomerization, activation and polymer growth. The initial step involves the oligomerization of DVB yielding a mini-block having a predetermined number of pendant vinyl groups using a monofunctional initiator such as polystyryllithium. This is quickly followed by activation of the pendant vinyl groups using s-butyllithium prior to polymer growth.

Abstract: A polyolefin blend comprising, in physical admixture, a major portion of particles of a polyethylene and a minor portion of particles of a composition of a thermoplastic second polymer, is disclosed. The polyethylene is selected from the group consisting of homopolymers of ethylene and copolymers of ethylene and at least one C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 higher alpha-olefin, and the second polymer is a normally solid thermoplastic polymer having a melting point of less than 185.degree. C. and a shear viscosity that is not more than that of the polyethylene when measured at 200.degree. C. and a shear rate of 400 sec.sup.-1 with the proviso that the second polymer is not a homopolymer or copolymer derived solely from hydrocarbon alpha-olefins having 2-10 carbon atoms. Examples of second polymers are (a) homopolymers and copolymers of unsaturated hydrocarbons in which at least one monomer is other than a C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 alpha-olefin, e.g.

Abstract: An unusual polybutene-1 polymer blend based on the ability of polybutene-1 to undergo random scission of molecules in a chemical cracking process. Such cracked polymer when blended back with the parent polybutene-1 produces a unique molecular weight distribution which is manifested in a unique and valuable combination of processing behavior and mechanical, optical and thermal properties of film made from the blend. Good hot tack, low heat sealing temperature and high clarity as well as improved processability are simultaneously achieved in these films.

Abstract: A process for in mold polymerization and a composition for use therein comprising a polymerizable vinyl aromatic monomer and a particulated, semicrystalline nonmiscible polymer.

Abstract: Graft polymers are prepared by reacting an ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable monomer with a polymer of an olefin of 2 to about 8 carbon atoms in a process wherein the olefin polymer is substantially insoluble in the monomer but is capable of absorbing the monomer. In a preferred aspect, a vinyl halide polyolefin graft polymer is produced by reacting a solid polyolefin particle with a vinyl halide monomer in which the polyolefin is substantially insoluble, but is capable of absorbing the monomer. The solid particles can be contacted with the monomer in one step or in stages. When the stage-wise reaction is continued until the proportion of polyolefin in the polymer product is about 2 to about 20 weight percent, the resulting product can be formed to a transparent or translucent article.

Abstract: Compatibilized polymer blends are described comprising a blend of olefin polymer, cross-linkable acrylic ester copolymer rubber, and a compatibilizing amount of a graft copolymer comprising acrylic ester copolymer compatibilizing segments and olefin polymer compatibilizing segments.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic elastomer composition excellent in the injection fusion bondability and the surface gloss, which comprises (1) an amorphous ethylene/.alpha.-olefin copolymer (a) and (2) (i) a lowly crystalline copolymer (b) of propylene with an .alpha.-olefin having at least 4 carbon atoms, (ii) a polymer (d) composed mainly of 1-butene or (iii) a combination of the copolymer (b) or the polymer (d) with a crystalline polymer (c) composed mainly of propylene, wherein the component (1) is present in an amount of 10 to 95% by weight based on the total amount of the components (1) and (2), the component (2) is present in an amount of 5 to 90% by weight based on the total amount of the components (1) and (2), and the component (1) or the components (1) and (2) are partially crosslinked.The partial crosslinking is effected by grafting of a radical-polymerizable monomer having at least two polymerizable groups.

Abstract: A new coupling agent has been disclosed which is acryloyl chloride. This coupling agent undergoes anionic polymerization through the acrylate unsaturation rather than anionic attack at the acid chloride.

Abstract: A method for radical cross-linking or organic polymers, is disclosed which uses a cross-linking enhancer of the following formula ##STR1## wherein R is alkenyl or alkynyl;R.sup.1 is alkylene, alkenylene, alkynylene or --(R.sup.2 --O).sub.m --R.sup.2 --, R.sup.2 is CH.sub.2, (CH.sub.2).sub.2, (CH.sub.2).sub.3 or CH.sub.2 --CH(CH.sub.3), and m is 1 to 50; and n is 1 to 10.

Abstract: A composition comprising:(A) a first component selected from the group consisting of:(i) an oil-soluble ethylene backbone polymer having a number average molecular weight in the range of about 500 to about 50,000;(ii) a hydrocarbyl-substituted phenol of the formula(R.sup.*).sub.a --Ar--(OH).sub.b Iwherein R.sup.