Abstract: The morphology of a polymer alloy displaying miscibility over some region of composition and temperature may be varied by thermodynamically altering the miscibility, such as raising the temperature for an LCST system, to phase separate the components then quenching the alloy below the glass transition temperature of the matrix phase. Such phase separated alloys have improved toughness.

Abstract: This invention relates to latent thiol mercaptan chain transfer agents and their use in the synthesis of polymers. In addition, this invention relates to novel polymers and block copolymers formed using these latent thiol mercaptan chain transfer agents.

Abstract: Homogeneous polymer blends are prepared from otherwise thermodynamically immiscible polymers. Thus, mixtures of polymers such as poly (methyl methacrylate) and poly (ethyl methacrylate) are dissolved under pressure in supercritical fluid solvents such as chlorodifluoromethane and expanded through a fine nozzle. As the SCF solvent evaporates, the polymer mixture deposits as a substantially homogeneous blend.

Abstract: The present invention provides a golf ball having excellent impact resilience and good flying performance, which comprises a core and a cover covering the core, wherein the cover contains at least 20 % by weight of a carboxyl-rich ionomer resin prepared by neutralizing 15 to 80 mol % of carboxylic acid groups of an olefinic copolymer containing 16 to 30 % by weight of an alpha, beta-ethylenic unsaturated carboxylic acid with monovalent or divalent metal ions.

Abstract: A method of imparting hydrophobic or abhesive properties to a substrate. A composition including a compound selected from the group consisting of(a) a compound of the formulaR.sub.1 R.sub.2 C.dbd.CR.sub.3 R.sub.4and an oligomer of polymer thereof;(b) a compound of the formula--(CR.sub.1 R.sub.2 --CR.sub.3 R.sub.4).sub.n --(c) a compound of the formula ##STR1## and an oligomer or polymer thereof wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently CH.sub.3 or C.sub.2 H.sub.5 ; R.sub.4 is H, CH.sub.3 or C.sub.2 H.sub.5 ; A and B are independently H, CH.sub.3, C.sub.2 H.sub.5 or --(CR.sub.1 R.sub.2 --CR.sub.3 R.sub.4).sub.n --; and n is an integer between 1 and 20,000,000 is applied to the surface of the substrate. When the composition cures, the substrate possesses superior water-proof and release properties.

Abstract: Coating compositions and molding compositions containing an amount of alkyl vinyl ether polymer which is effective for improving leveling and/or preventing or eliminating foam, and the use of these copolymers for improving leveling and/or preventing or eliminating foam in coating compositions and molding compositions. The alkyl vinyl ether polymer is a copolymer containing identical or different repeating units of the formula ##STR1## in which R represents a C.sub.1-18 --alkyl group or C.sub.m F.sub.2m+1 --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --group, where m is a number from 4 to 18, and identical or different repeating units of the formula ##STR2## in which R' represents various groups.

Abstract: A process of blow molding, and compositions useful in the process. The articles are blow molded from compositions formed from thermoplastic polymeric material, a fluorinated olefinic polymer or copolymer and, optionally, an elastomeric impact modifier.

Abstract: Hot-melt adhesives based upon a mixture composed of poly(vinylmethylether), greater than about 10 weight percent of a thermoplastic resin and, optionally a tackifier resin and/or extender, are found to be superior for the binding of polyolefins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and ethylene-propylene copolymers to themselves and to other substrates. In particular, the hot-melt adhesives are useful for bonding polyethylene-backed and latex-backed carpet to polyethylene, polypropylene, or ethylene-propylene copolymer.

Abstract: Polymers comprised of a lipophilic polymer and polymerized alpha, beta-ethylenically unsaturated monomer units are formed by emulsion polymerizing alpha, beta-ethylenically unsaturated monomer units in an aqueous medium containing a lipophilic polymer having a pendant vinyl group and an initiation catalyst.

Abstract: A blend of a polyolefin and a poly(alkyl vinyl ether) can be blended at elevated temperature to form a copolymer of the polyolefin and poly(alkyl vinyl ether). The resulting composition is useful as a compatibilizer, as a more water permeable substrate than the polyolefin, and as a photo-degradable material.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polymers exhibiting improved physical properties and a method for preparing same are described. The method of preparing these polymer compositions comprises reacting a functionalized base polymer composition having pendant cyclic anhydride groups with a coreactive second moiety. Said functionalized base polymer comprises the reaction product of:I. a hydroxyl containing base polymer comprising the reaction product of:(a) a vinyl halide monomer; and(b) at least one other ethylenically unsaturated monomer having at least one pendant hydroxyl functional group; andII. a cyclic polyanhydride functionalizing agent.

Abstract: A crosslinkable polymer composition comprising:(I) 1% to 99% by weight of at least one olefin copolymer selected from the group consisting of:(A) copolymers composed of (i) .alpha.-olefins, (ii) unsaturated dicarboxylic acid anhydrides, and (iii) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of unsaturated carboxylic acid esters, and vinyl esters;(B) copolymers at least composed of olefins and unsaturated monocarboxylic acids;(C) copolymers obtained by saponifying and neutralizing olefin copolymers at least composed of olefins and unsaturated carboxylic esters; and(D) copolymers at least composed of olefins and unsaturated dicarboxylic acids or the half esters thereof; and(II) 99% to 1% by weight of at least one olefin copolymer selected from the group consisting of:(A) copolymers at least composed of olefins and glycidyl alkyl (meth) acrylates; and(B) copolymers composed of (i) at least one .alpha.

Abstract: A latex copolymer composition is produced having good flame retardancy. The copolymer is typically made from vinylidene chloride monomers, conjugated diene monomers, vinyl substituted aromatic monomers, and functional monomers such as unsaturated mono or dicarboxylic acids. Through the use of flame retardant agents such as halogenated waxes, metallic salts, and the like, the pliability or softness, as well as the strength of the copolymer composition, can be controlled. Flexibilizing agents can optionally be utilized to abate cracking, especially after heat aging. The composition can optionally be pigmented. The flame retardant latex composition can be utilized as coatings on various substrates such as mats, fibers, and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multicomponent resin composition which is essentially a blend of three polymers, each of which may be a copolymer, and undergoes a change in light transmittance and color with temperature. The first and second polymers are chosen in combination such that a blend thereof exhibits a phase diagram in which a lower critical solution temperature appears, and the third polymer is one which has mutual solubility, at least partially, with either or both of the first and second polymers. For example, polymethyl methacrylate and a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoroacetone, as the first and second polymers, and polyvinyl acetate are blended together. The phase separation temperature or coloring temperature of the multicomponent resin composition depends on the amount of the third polymer, and opacifying and coloring of the resin composition caused by heating become irreversible by cooling when the amount of the third polymer is sufficient.

Abstract: A process for producing a thermoplastic elastomer comprising dynamically curing with a peroxy curing agent (A) nitrile rubber and (B) homopolymer or copolymer of ethylene, which is curable with the peroxy curing agent but excluding copolymers comprising ethylene and an acrylic or methacrylic ester. The thermoplastic elastomer composition produced by the process is suitable for use in sealant or adhesive compositions, particularly when blended with a tackifying resin.

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: The blending of an effective amount of an ethylene/carbon monoxide polymer with an internally plasticized vinyl chloride copolymer improves the low temperature flexibility and color stability during ageing of films made from the resulting blend as compared to films containing the internally plasticized resin in the absence of the ethylene/carbon monoxide polymer.

Abstract: Woven, non-woven and knitted fabrics containing at least 1% by weight of specialty fibers formed from high molecular weight polymers of alpha, beta-ethylenically unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acids, alpha, beta-ethylenically unsaturated aliphatic sulfonic acids and the hydroxyalkyl esters and glycidyl esters of these acids which are cross-linked at a cross-linking density of from about 1 cross-linkage per from about 40 to about 100 repeating monomeric units of the homopolymer are capable of absorbing up to about 40% by weight of the moisture without loss of mechanical strength and other textile properties. These fabrics have anti-static properties. Sheer fabrics are useful for stockings, panty hose, underwear and the like.

Abstract: A copolymer comprising (a) vinyl chloride or a mixture of vinyl chloride and a monomer copolymerizable therewith and (b) 1,2-polybutadiene oligomer and/or epoxidized 1,2-polybutadiene oligomer. The plasticized copolymer can be molded into soft moldings having a low compression set and high tensile and tear strenghts. Also, by the incorporation of the copolymer into vinyl chloride homopolymer or copolymers, hard moldings having delustered surface can be obtained without conducting delustering operation.

Abstract: A blend of natural and synthetic rubbers having processability and improved green strength and building tack is provided. The blend comprises from about 5 to 55 parts by weight of natural rubber, from about 30 to 50 parts by weight of a conjugated diene-containing synthetic rubber and, from about 5 to 50 parts by weight of a substituted acrylamide-containing synthetic rubber. The latter synthetic rubber comprises from about 0.3 to 10 percent by weight of an N-(alkoxymethyl)acrylamide monomer, based upon the weight of the substituted acrylamide-containing rubber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of impact resistant thermoplastic molding materials wherein potassium salts of saturated or unsaturated fatty acids with 10 to 30 carbon atoms are used as emulsifier.

Abstract: The use of polyvinyloctadecyl ethers as a processing modifier in the extrusion of polyolefin resins leads to a smoother surface of the extruded resin. Other beneficial effects include improved values of such important resin characteristics as tensile strength at break, percentage elongation at break, tearing resistance, and impact resistance.

Abstract: The use of polyvinyloctadecyl ethers as a processing modifier in the extrusion of high-density polyethylene resins leads to a smoother surface of the extruded resin. Other beneficial effects include improved values of such important resin characteristics as tensile strength at break, percentage elongation at break, tearing resistance, and impact resistance.

Abstract: An improved photosensitive resin system being essentially solvent-free which contains an ester produced from an unsaturated organic acid and a polyhydroxyl containing material, a photoinitiator, a carbonyl initiator, and a monomer capable of reacting with an acrylic monomer, wherein an improvement comprises an additional component comprising an unsaturated hydroxyl containing polymer hydrocarbon. The improved composition has curing rates far in excess of those systems not using the hydroxyl containing unsaturated polymer. In particular, the advantages obtained through the use of the additional component are much faster curing of the composition, exceptional gloss, toughness, abrasion resistance and good rub resistance.

Abstract: Epoxy ester copolymer dispersible in water with the aid of an amine, which may be ammonia, is provided by esterifying a polyepoxide having a 1,2-epoxy equivalency in excess of 1.0 and a molecular weight of from 350 to 8000 with at least 0.5% of the weight of the copolymer of a monoester of a saturated monohydric alcohol with a monoethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid which resists homopolymerization. This polyepoxide ester is copolymerized with from 15% to 70% of monoethylenic monomers, based on the weight of the copolymer, these monoethylenic monomers including carboxyl functional monomer providing an acid number of from 20-150 in the copolymer.

Abstract: In the process of melting a blend of nitrile polymer and lubricous additive with a screw-plasticizing unit, the improvement which involves having an absorptive anti-slip agent such as rubber crumb in admixture with the blend when charging the plasticator to minimize feeding problems.

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 alkaldienes 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: The green strength of elastomer blends of natural or synthetic cis-1,4-polyisoprene and synthetic elastomers is improved by adding to the chain of the synthetic elastomer an ionogenic compound. The said ionogenic compound can be incorporated into the chain of the synthetic elastomer through conventional polymerization with the monomers forming the synthetic elastomer, and the ionogenic group of the compound will be pendant from the chain or backbone of the elastomer. The ionogenic group is combined with a readily ionogenic metal base or salt. This combination yields blends which have greatly improved green strength as compared to rubber blends known to the art.

Abstract: A resinous composition having fire retardance, impact resistance and easy workability is obtained by blending (1) about 80 to 30 parts by weight of an ABS resin with (2) about 20 to 70 parts by weight of (i) a vinyl chloride resin compound comprising 100 to 5 parts by weight of a copolymer resin consisting essentially of 0.5 to 40% by weight of a higher alkyl vinyl ether and 99.5 to 60% by weight of vinyl chloride and (ii) 0 to 95 parts by weight of a polyvinyl chloride resin.