Abstract: A polyolefin composition suitable for preparing films and sheets, comprising: (A) from 15 to 40% by weight of a crystalline copolymer of propylene with at least one alpha-olefin of formula H2C?CHR1, where R1 is H or a C2-8 linear or branched alkyl, containing at least 90% by weight of propylene, having solubility in xylene at room temperature lower than 15% by weight; (B) from 60 to 85% by weight of an elastomeric fraction comprising: (1) a copolymer of propylene with ethylene, optionally containing 0.5 to 5% by weight of a diene, containing from 20 to 35% by weight ethylene, and having solubility in xylene at room temperature greater than 45% by weight, the intrinsic viscosity of the xylene soluble fraction ranging from 1.0 to 3.0 dl/g; and (2) a copolymer of ethylene with at least one alpha-olefin of formula H2C?CHR2, where R2 is a C2-8 linear or branched alkyl, optionally containing 0.

Abstract: A melt-blended polyethylene/COP composition suitable for making optically clear films with low coefficients of friction includes from about 70 to about 98 weight percent of a polyethylene resin and from about 2 to about 25 weight percent of a first COP resin component, the first COP resin component having a weight average molecular weight of from about 0.5 kg/mol to about 50 kg/mol and being present in an amount effective to increase the relative slip value of films made from the composition as compared with a like film made from the polyethylene resin alone.

Abstract: Compositions are provided having from 70 wt % to 95 wt % of a polymer selected from homopolymers and random copolymers of propylene and from 5 wt % to 30 wt % of a miscible hydrocarbon resin with a glass transition temperature greater than 20° C. The polymer has a heat of fusion of less than 50 J/g, a melt index (MI) of less than 20 dg/min, and contains stereoregular propylene crystallinity. Also provided are films containing such compositions, and articles, such as diapers or incontinence garments, including such films.

Abstract: Polyaryleneetherketone triphenylphosphine oxide compositions incorporating cycloaliphatic units are provided which may be used as a polymeric binders in thermal control coatings for use in space environments. A method is also provided for synthesizing the polyaryleneetherketone triphenylphosphine oxide compositions. A method is also provided for synthesizing the monomeric compositions used to make the polyaryleneetherketone triphenylphosphine oxide compositions.

Abstract: A thermosetting protective and/or decorative coating composition that includes a co-reactable solid, particulate mixture of a film-forming material that includes a copolymer containing functional groups and a crosslinking agent having at least two functional groups that are reactive with the functional groups in the copolymer. The film-forming material makes up from 20 to 95 wt. % and the crosslinking agent makes up from 5 to 80 wt. % of the composition. The composition is applied as a coating and cured, forming a bicontinuous morphology where the film-forming material and the crosslinking agent form separate phases resulting in a low gloss coating as indicated by a specular gloss measurement of not more than 10 gloss units measured at 60° with an appropriate instrument. A method of coating a substrate using the composition, substrates coated using the method, and a multi-component composite coating composition that includes the composition are disclosed.

Abstract: 1. A copolymer having recurring units of the following formulas (1), (2), and (3), wherein R1, R4, R5, and R6 are a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R2, R3, and R7 represent a monovalent organic group, k is 1 or 2, 1 is 0–4, n is 1–3, m is 0–3, R8 is a substituted methyl group, 1-substituted ethyl group, 1-branched alkyl group, triorganosilyl group, triorganogermyl group, alkoxycarbonyl group, acyl group, or cyclic acid-dissociable group, with two or more R8 groups being the same or different, q is 1–3, and p is 0–3, the copolymer having a GPC average molecular weight of 3,000–100,000. The composition is useful as a polymer component for a radiation-sensitive resin composition suitable as a chemically-amplified resist.

Abstract: Compositions comprising of blends of polymeric materials, including a cationic polymer having an intrinsic viscosity of from 8 to 17 dl/g and a cationic content of from 20 to 100% which may be used in the dewatering of thermophilic sludges.

Abstract: Method for making a solvent-containing coating material comprising 5 to 70% by weight of at least one mixture of substances (A). The mixture of substances is obtained by copolymerizing in at least one hydroxy-group containing reactive diluent a mixture (A1) of olefinically unsaturated monomers that contain a1) 1 to 90% by weight, based on mixture (A1), of at least one cycloaliphatic monomer and a2) 0 to 90% by weight, based on mixture (A1), of at least one hydroxy-group containing monomer. The coating material further contains 5 to 70% by weight of at least one hydroxy-group containing polyaddition resin (polyadduct) (B) with a Mn of 800 to 3,500 and 5 to 70% by weight of at least one cross-linking agent (C) for thermally cross-linking the material. The weight of A, B, and C are based on the solid content of the coating material.

Abstract: The invention is a photoswitchable benzocyclobutene-based polymer that while remaining aqueous developable, avoids the problem of significant moisture uptake. The oligomer or polymer comprises a polymeric backbone, benzocyclobutene reactive groups, and photoswitchable pendant groups. The pendant groups are bonded to the polymeric backbone and are characterized by the presence of a moiety that converts to carboxylic acid upon exposure to activating wavelengths of radiation a carboxylic acid. When the oligomer or polymer is subsequently heated to cause cure of the oligomer or polymer, carbon dioxide is emitted and the group forms a substantially non-polar moiety. The invention is also a method of making such a polymer and a method of forming a patterned film using such a polymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable unsaturated resin composition, which has less odor characteristics and high safety and is also superior in thin film coating characteristics in a coating film. The curable unsaturated resin composition contains a polymerizable unsaturated resin (A) having two or more polymerizable unsaturated double bonds in a molecule, a hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylate (B), and an unsaturated compound (C) having one or more cyclohexene rings and two or more allyl ether groups in a molecule, which is liquid at normal temperature.

Abstract: Compositions are provided having from 70 wt % to 95 wt % of a polymer selected from homopolymers and random copolymers of propylene and from 5 wt % to 30 wt % of a miscible hydrocarbon resin with a glass transition temperature greater than 20° C. The polymer has a heat of fusion of less than 50 J/g, a melt index (MI) of less than 20 dg/min, and contains stereoregular propylene crystallinity. Also provided are films containing such compositions, and articles, such as diapers or incontinence garments, including such films.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided novel heterobifunctional monomers and users for the same. Invention compounds have many of the properties required by the microelectronics industry, such as, for example, hydrophobicity, high Tg values, low dielectric constant, ionic purity, low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), and the like. These properties result in a thermoset that is particularly well suited to high performance applications where typical operating temperatures are often significantly higher than those at which prior art materials were suitable. Invention compounds are particularly ideal for use in the manufacture of electronic components, such as, for example, printed circuit boards, and the like.

Abstract: An improved stringed instrument bow resin made from synthetic hydrocarbon resin and optionally modified with olefinic and elastomeric polymers, fillers, plasticizers, colorants, and antioxidants. The composition is hypoallergenic, hydrophobic, non-corrosive, and resistant to oxidation.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer with increased oil resistance and decreased compression set compared to conventionally cured thermoplastic elastomers may be made from a dynamically vulcanized blend of propylene resin and ethylene/alpha-olefin/non-conjugated diene elastomers via a curing system containing a free radical initiator, a first co-agent including diene-containing polymers with a 1,2-vinyl content greater than 50% by weight, and a second co-agent including multifunctional acrylates containing at least two acrylate groups, multifunctional maleimides containing at least two imide groups, or mixtures of both, where the elastomer gel content in the modified blend is at least 97%.

Abstract: The improved green strength, green elongation, and green relaxation properties of isobutylene-based elastomers at elevated temperatures along with improved aging and barrier properties are achieved by blending semi-compatible, semi-crystalline copolymers with the isobutylene elastomers. The semi-crystalline copolymers are typically copolymers of ethylene and an alpha-olefin having from 4 to 16 carbon atoms. The improved properties are maintained in subsequent rubber compounds containing said blends and are particularly useful in tire and pharmaceutical container applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an olefin derived copolymer and a thermoplastic resin composition using the olefin derived copolymer satisfying the following (1) and (2): (1) tensile strength at break measured based on JIS K6251 is 2.0 or less MPa; and (2) tensile elongation at break EB (%) of a resin composition obtained satisfies the following relational expression (expression 1) and (expression 2), when blended with a polypropylene derived resin that has 20 degree C. xylene soluble component of not more than 20 wt %. R[3/5]?R[2/6]?0.15??(expression 1) S[2/6]??800??(expression 2) (R[3/5] and R[2/6] are obtained by the following methods: a curve is obtained by plotting tensile elongation at break EB (%) (based on JIS K6251) of resin composition taken as vertical axis, and weight part rate Pa of a content of an olefin derived copolymer contained in a resin composition taken as horizontal axis; a multiple regression curve in section regions of Pa=0.30-0.50 and Pa=0.20-0.

Abstract: A polyolefin resin composition comprises (A) 10 to 100 wt % of a propylene/?-olefin random copolymer obtained by random copolymerization of propylene and a C2 to C20 ?-olefin, and having a melting point as measured by DSC of 40 to 115° C. and an ?-olefin content of 5 to 70 mol %, (B) 0 to 90 wt % of a random propylene resin having a melting point as measured by DSC of 120 to 150° C., and (C) an alicyclic saturated hydrocarbon resin having a glass transition point of 20 to 100° C. and a number average molecular weight of 1200 or less, the component (C) being used in an amount of 5 to 100 weight parts per 100 weight parts of the total amount of the components (A) and (B). A single-layer or multilayer film obtained from the polyolefin resin composition can be stretched at a lower temperature than in the conventional one, and a shrink film obtained by such a low-temperature stretching has a higher shrinkage factor than one stretched at a high temperature, and also has a small natural shrinkage factor.

Abstract: Laminates include a thermoplastic substrate layer, a clear coat layer, and a tie layer. The tie layer most preferably includes an adhesive-enhancing effective amount of a branched or linear styrenic block copolymer which adhesively bonds the substrate and clear coat layers one to another. Advantageously, the tie layer includes a blend of the styrenic block copolymer and a tackifier resin, preferably a terpene resin. The laminate may be employed to manufacture a variety of shaped articles, most preferably automotive trim components.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a thermoplastic olefin composition, comprising, based on the total weight of the composition: about 20 wt % to about 40 wt % polypropylene; about 20 wt % to about 70 wt % ethylene copolymer; and less than or equal to about 30 wt % linear low density polyethylene, a process of forming the thermoplastic olefin composition, a process for vacuum forming an article comprising the composition, an article of manufacture comprising the composition, and an automotive assembly comprising, based on the total weight of the assembly: about 20 to about 40 wt % polypropylene; about 20 to about 70 wt % ethylene copolymer; and less than or equal to about 30 wt % linear low density polyethylene.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition capable for being used for skin materials of automotive interior parts comprising a base composition comprising a polypropylene resin, an olefin copolymer rubber, a processing oil, and a low-density polyethylene resin or a high-density polyethylene resin; an organic peroxide crosslinking agent; a crosslingking aid; and polytetrafluoroethylene resin.

Abstract: HDPE compositions comprising a bimodal polymer and a nucleating agent, for producing moulded articles with increased E-modulus and high ESCR, and the use of such compositions in the production of moulded articles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymer blend suitable for use as a film or a coating, the polymer blend including from 1 to 99% by weight of a metallocene-produced VLDPE polymer having a density less than 0.916 g/cm3, and from 1 to 99% by weight of an LDPE polymer having a density of from 0.916 to 0.928 g/cm3 wherein the sum of (a) and (b) is 100%. The VLDPE polymer can have a melt index of from 6 to 15 dg/min, or from 9 to 12 dg/min.

Abstract: A polymer blend of an ethylene-&agr;-olefin-diene rubber and a conjugated diene rubber suitable for use as a replacement for unblended EPDM rubber in automotive applications. The rubber blends of the present invention comprise a high molecular weight EPDM rubber, a conjugated diene rubber, and a low molecular weight, high ethylene content EPDM rubber that functions as a compatibilizer. The resultant blend exhibits physical properties, including tensile and tear strength, that are comparable to conventional EPDM rubbers, while maintaining the excellent heat and weather resistance possessed by EPDM rubbers.

Abstract: Polymeric materials that differ from each other in solubility parameters and other properties are covulcanized by reaction with a hydrogenated carboxylated nitrile rubber, a multivalent salt of an organic acid and a curing agent.

Abstract: A tire provided with a tire tread made from a rubber composition comprising (A) a random copolymer based on non-conjugated cyclic polyene comprising structural units originated from one or more &agr;-olefins (A1) and originated from one or more non-conjugated cyclic polyene (A2), the said random copolymer having a content of the structural unit(s) originated from one or more &agr;-olefins (A1) in the range of 93 to 70 mole %; a content of the structural unit originated from one or more non-conjugated cyclic polyene (A2) in the range of 7 to 30 mole %; an intrinsic viscosity [&eegr;], determined in decalin at 135° C., in the range of 0.01 to 20 dl/g; a glass transition temperature (Tg) of not higher than 40° C.; and an iodine value in the range of 50 to 150, and (B) a rubber based on diene, in a weight proportion of {the random copolymer based on non-conjugated cyclic polyene (A)} versus {the rubber based on diene (B)} in the range from 60/40 to 0.1/99.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions derived from polyolefins combined with a polymeric nucleating agent. The nucleating agent is specifically a diene-propylene copolymer.

Abstract: A polypropylene resin composition for automobile interior materials, more particularly to a polypropylene resin composition including a crystalline polypropylene and rubber mixture wherein inorganic filler, atactic polypropylene and process oil are added to offer good flexibility, heat-resistance, cold-resistance, extrusion coating property and calender processing property and to remove offensive odor, which is specially useful for back coat of automobile mats.

Abstract: The olefin thermoplastic elastomer of the invention has an islands-sea structure, in which the average particle diameter of the islands phases is not more than 2 &mgr;m, and has a gel fraction ranging from 0.5 to 15% by weight and a quantity of heat of melt at a temperature of 125° C. or below, as measured in a different scanning calorimeter (DSC), of 40% or more of the total quantity of heat of melt. The olefin thermoplastic elastomer can be obtained by melt blending in the presence of a crosslinking agent of a specific amount a blend that contains specific amounts of: a high density polyethylene having a density of 0.940 g/cm3 or more, or a crystalline ethylene polymer having a crystallinity determined by a DSC method of 10% or more and a density of less than 0.940 g/cm3, an ethylene/&agr;-olefin(/non-conjugated polyene) copolymer rubber comprising ethylene, an &agr;-olefin of 3 to 20 carbon atoms and optionally a non-conjugated polyene, and a polypropylene.

Abstract: Rheology-modified thermoplastic elastomer compositions comprising a melt blend of an ethylene/&agr;-olefin polymer and a high melting polymer such as polypropylene or a propylene/&agr;-olefin copolymer wherein the rheology modification is induced by a combination of a peroxide and a free radical coagent. The resulting compositions have an elastomeric phase, a non-elastomeric phase and certain physical properties that exceed those of a like composition that is rheology-modified by peroxide alone. The compositions can be used to make a variety of articles of manufacture, such as automotive instrument panel skins, via calendaring and thermoforming procedures.

Abstract: The present invention describes a novel transparent polymer mixture with modified relaxation behavior and modified shrinkage behavior, comprising cycloolefin polymers. The polymer mixture comprises at least one amorphous polyolefin. The polymer mixture is used to produce mono- or biaxially oriented films, blister packs, or mixtures with other plastics, particularly with polyolefins. The polymer mixture is used in injection molding, injection blow molding or blow extrusion.

Abstract: There is described a substantially planar, self supporting, sheet or film (optionally oriented) which comprises at least one layer comprising a first material which is very highly crystalline polymer (preferably polypropylene of 99% or greater isotacity) together with at least one second material in an amount sufficient to improve one or more of the barrier properties, mechanical properties and/or optical properties of the sheet. The second material comprises a (a) nucleating agent; (b) a polymeric material having a ring aid ball softening point from about 110° C. to about 170° C. and/or (c) a hydrogenated resin such as dicyclopentadiene hydrogenated resin, a hydrogenated mixed monomer resin; and/or a resin obtainable from a mixture of a-methyl styrene, indene and/or vinyl toluene monomers. Processes for making such films and compositions for use in the process are also described. Such films are useful in shrink wrap applications for example wrapping tobacco products.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition suitable for preparing single ply roofing membranes, comprising: (A) from about 15 to about 40% by weight of a crystalline copolymer of propylene with at least one alpha-olefin of formula H2C═CHR1, where R1 is H or a C2−8 linear or branched alkyl, containing at least about 90% by weight of propylene, having solubility in xylene at room temperature lower than about 15% by weight; (B) from about 60 to about 85% by weight of an elastomeric fraction comprising: (1) a copolymer of propylene with ethylene containing about 20 to about 35% by weight ethylene, and having solubility in xylene at room temperature greater than about 70% by weight, the intrinsic viscosity of the xylene soluble fraction being higher than about 3.0 dl/g up to about 6.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive composition suitable for use in a variety of medical products, as well as consumer and industrial products, comprises one or more pressure-sensitive adhesive matrices and at least 0.5 wt. %, based on the total formulation of trans-polyoctenamer. The adhesive composition adheres well to human and other mammalian skin, and can be used for example to secure wound dressings and ostomy appliances.

Abstract: An alicyclic structure-containing resin composition comprising an alicyclic structure-containing resin (A) having a polar group in a proportion of 3 to 50 mol % based on the whole repeating unit in the resin, and a soft polymer (B), a varnish containing the resin composition, a sheet formed of the resin composition, and an insulating film formed of the resin composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions useful as a barrier layer in, for example, packaging products. The compositions generally comprise a blend of (i) a polyester resin, preferably an aromatic polyester resin such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and (ii) a polyamide material (e.g., MXD6). The blend optionally may further comprise (iii) an oxygen scavenging material. The present invention also provides containers (e.g., containers formed by expansion of preforms) having a multilayered body-forming portion including: a core layer comprising the aforementioned blend; and inner and outer layers of a formable polymer composition. The present invention also provides methods of making such containers.

Abstract: A foam profile prepared by a process comprising the steps of foaming a thermoplastic vulcanizate, where the thermoplastic vulcanizate is prepared by a process comprising the step of dynamically vulcanizing a rubber within a mixture that includes from about 15 to about 95 percent by weight of the rubber and from about 5 to about 85 percent by weight of a thermoplastic component based upon the total weight the rubber and thermoplastic component combined, where the thermoplastic component includes from about 65 to about 90 percent by weight of a conventional thermoplastic resin and from about 10 to about 35 percent by weight of a random propylene copolymer based upon the total weight of the thermoplastic component.

Abstract: The invention provides a molded article having excellent impact, adhesive and printing properties. The invention also provides a molded article which has a low natural shrinkage percentage, a high shrinkage percentage in heating and a low density and is thus excellent in solvent resistance and hygiene. The molded article comprises as the main components an ionomer (A), which is a metal salt of a copolymer containing an &agr;-olefin unit and an unsaturated carboxylic acid unit, and a resin (B) having an alicyclic structure in its molecule. A preferred embodiment is a molded article composed of a composition comprising the ionomer (A) and the resin (B), and a still preferred embodiment is a laminate comprising a layer containing the ionomer (A) having laminated thereon a layer containing the resin (B). The invention further provides a composition comprising the ionomer (A) and the resin (B), which enables to produce the molded article.

Abstract: The injection molding soft resin composition of the invention comprises (A) an ethylene/&agr;-olefin copolymer using an &agr;-olefin of 3 to 10 carbon atoms as a comonomer and (B) a thermoplastic elastomer composition obtained by dynamically heat treating a crystalline polyolefin resin and an olefin copolymer rubber in the presence of a crosslinking agent, in a specific ratio. The component (A) has a Shore A hardness of 40 to 95, MRF2.16 of 1.0 to 100 g/10 min and a density of 855 to 900 kg/cm3, and the component (B) has a gel content of 30 to 100% and a Shore A hardness of 40 to 95. The injection molded article of the invention comprises the soft resin composition and may have been subjected to painting on its surface. Each of the toy and the daily use miscellaneous article of the invention comprises the injection molded article.

Abstract: Provided is a novel olefin copolymer comprising [A] a cyclic olefin, [B] an aromatic vinyl compound and [C] an aliphatic &agr;-olefin having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms. (1) the component [A] therein accounts for from 0.1 to 30 mol %, the component [B] for from 0.1 to 49.9 mol %, and the total of the components [A] and [B] for from 0.2 to 50 mol %; and (2) the copolymer has a glass transition temperature Tg of lower than 60° C. Having a suitable modulus of elasticity, the copolymer can be a substitute for soft polyvinyl chloride as a soft resin, and it has good elastic recovery and transparency.

Abstract: Blends comprising an ethylene based polymer having a glass transition temperature lower than or equal to 20° C. and cycloolefin polymer are prepared. The ethylene based polymer preferably comprises at least 60 weight % of ethylene, relative to the weight of the polymer and polar monomers selected from the group of carboxylic acids, alkyl acrylates and vinyl acetates. It is preferably 0.01 to about 99.5% neutralized with metal ions selected from sodium, potassium, zinc, calcium, magnesium, lithium, aluminum, nickel, and chromium. The cycloolefin polymer is preferably an ethylene-norbornene copolymer. The invention also relates to the applications of such blends to improved impact resistant molded articles.

Abstract: A light-diffusing resin composition comprising at least one alicyclic structure-containing resin (A) selected from the group consisting of (co)polymers (A1) having repeating units derived from an alicyclic structure-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer and (co)polymers (A2) having repeating units which are derived from an aromatic vinyl monomer and in which the aromatic rings have been converted to alicyclic structures through hydrogenation after polymerization and transparent fine polymer particles (B), and a light-diffusing molded or formed resin obtained by molding or forming the resin composition.

Abstract: Blends comprising a polar derivative of an ethylene based polymer and a cycloolefin polymer are prepared. The ethylene based polymer preferably comprises at least 60 weight % of ethylene, relative to the weight of the polymer and polar monomers selected from the group of carboxylic acids, alkyl acrylates and vinyl acetates. It is preferably 0.01 to 99.5% neutralized with metal ions selected from sodium, potassium, zinc, calcium, magnesium, lithium, aluminum, nickel, and chromium. The cycloolefin polymer is preferably an ethylene-norbornene copolymer. The invention also relates to the applications of such blends as sealant layers and film packagings. The perforation resistance, the heat seal initiation temperature and the hot tack strength of such films are improved.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprising (A) 2% to 40% by weight of a conjugated diene polymer selected from (A1) a conjugated diene polymer having a vinyl bond content of at least 60% by weight and (A2) a conjugated diene polymer having a vinyl bond content of at least 30% by weight and a coupling ratio of at least 75% by weight, and (B) 98% to 60% by weight of an aromatic vinyl-conjugated diene copolymer having an aromatic vinyl monomer unit content of 25% to 50% by weight is provided, which has well balanced impact resistance and gloss and is less apt to deteriorate in gloss even in a high-temperature environment.

Abstract: The present invention is intended to provide a soft syndiotactic polypropylene composition having a good balance of properties such as transparency, flexibility and heat resistance and a laminate having a layer comprising the composition and a layer comprising a thermoplastic resin. The composition (1) comprises a syndiotactic propylene polymer (A), an &agr;-olefin polymer (B), and a small amount of a crystal nucleating agent (C) and/or an ethylene-based polymer (D). The composition (2) comprises a syndiotactic propylene polymer (A), an &agr;-olefin polymer (B), an isotactic propylene polymer (E), and a small amount of a crystal nucleating agent (C) and/or an ethylene-based polymer (D). The composition (3) comprises a syndiotactic propylene polymer (A), an &agr;-olefin polymer (B), an isotactic propylene polymer (E), a copolymer (F) of polar group-containing vinyl and ethylene, and a small amount of an ethylene-based polymer (D).

Abstract: Described is a thermoplastic composition including: (A) 10 to 99% by weight of a propylene polymer optionally containing from 0.1 to 5% by moles of units derived from an olefin of the formula CH2═CHR, R being hydrogen, a C2-C20-alkyl or a C6-C12-aryl group, having the following characteristics: 50<isotactic triads (mm)<85; melting point (Tm) from 60° C. to 120° C., and (B) 1 to 90% by weight of a propylene polymer having an essentially isotactic structure, optionally containing from 0.1 to 5% by moles of units derived from an olefin of the formula CH2═CHR, R being hydrogen, a C2-C20-alkyl or a C6-C12-aryl group, which has a melting point (Tm) higher than 153° C. Also described is a process for the preparation of this thermoplastic composition.

Abstract: A nonallergenic synthetic rubber elastomer having physical qualities equal to or superior to natural rubber latex is provided. The synthetic rubber elastomer is composed of at least one high molecular weight hydrogenated tri-block thermoplastic elastomer (HTPE), at least one low molecular weight HTPE and a crosslinkable cyclic unsaturated polyolefin crystalline polymer. Articles are formed from the synthetic rubber elastomers and then exposed to crosslinking agents. The articles thus formed possess physical qualities equal to or superior to natural rubber latex and improved biocompatability.

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Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition comprising one or more cycloolefin copolymers and one or more suitably formulated additives, having improved resistance to stress cracking in air or else in contact with media which give rise to stress cracking.

Abstract: There is provided an olefin polymer having an elastic recovery of from 70 to 100% defined by the following formula (1), Elastic recovery=stress-residual deformation recovery×100/stretch deformation  (1) wherein the stress-residual deformation recovery and the stretch deformation are obtained from a 100% strain hysteresis curve of a resin composition comprising 70 parts by weight of the olefin polymer and 30 parts by weight of one specific propylene-ethylene copolymer resin, provided that at least one resin composition satisfies the above-defined value of elastic recovery.

Abstract: Described are a thermoplastic resin composition containing (A): one or more rubber reinforced thermoplastic resins, (B): one or more acrylic resins and (C): one or more thermoplastic norbornene resins, and further containing (D): one or more styrenic resins other than (A) and (E): coloring agents as needed, and a shaped article obtained by forming the composition. Described thermoplastic resin composition is excellent in heat resistance, strength and processability, and excellent in laser marking properties, so that it is useful for various applications.