Abstract: A propylene polymer composition comprising: A) 70-94% wt of a propylene-ethylene copolymer comprising from 2.5 to 5% wt of ethylene derived units; and B) 6-30% wt of a second propylene-ethylene copolymer comprising from 35 to 60% wt of ethylene derived units. Said propylene polymer composition having a MFR L (Melt Flow Rate according to ISO 1133, condition L, i.e. 230° C. and 2.16 kg load) from 0.1 to 5 g/10 min, and an Intrinsic Viscosity of the fraction soluble in xylene [XSIV] at room temperature: from 1 to 4.5 dl/g. Such propylene polymer composition being particularly suitable for the production of injection moulded articles and in particular of films.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of polyorganosiloxanes having 3 or more siloxane units, which has (i) at least one organic component R1, where R1 has at least one carbon-carbon multiple bond, and (ii) at least one hydrocarbon component R2, where R2 has a chain length of 5 to 50 carbon atoms. The polyorganosiloxanes are used in the processing and vulcanization of rubber and are incorporated reactively into it. They give rise to a lowering in the viscosity of the rubber in the course of processing and in some cases to an improvement in the mechanical properties of the vulcanized rubber.

Abstract: The purpose of the invention is to provide an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer, which has a high melt tension but a small neck-in, and a molded object produced by extrusion molding of the copolymer. An ethylene-?-olefin copolymer having a monomer unit based on ethylene and a monomer unit based on an ?-olefin having 3 to 20 carbon atoms, which has a melt flow rate (MFR) of 0.1 to 100 g/10 min, a density (d) of 850 to 940 kg/m3, a ratio (Mw/Mn) of weight average molecular weight (Mw) to number average molecular weight (Mn) of 2 to 12, and a value g* defined by the following formula (I) of 0.50 to 0.75: g*=[?]/([?]GPC×gSCB*)??(I).

Abstract: A homogeneous polymer blend comprises a thermoplastic first polymer having a crystallinity of at least 30%; and a second polymer having a crystallinity of more than 5% and being at least partially cross-linked.

Abstract: A polyethylene composition having a good balance of strength, flexibility and processability is disclosed, comprising (a) 40-55 wt % of a copolymer fraction (A) comprising ethylene and a C4-C10 alpha-olefin, and having an MI2 of from greater than 300 to 800 g/10 min or a Mw of 15 to 35 kDa; and (b) 45-60 wt % of a copolymer fraction (B) comprising ethylene and a C4-C10 alpha-olefin, wherein the composition has an unpigmented density of 940 to 956 kg/m3 and an MI5 of 0.1 to 1 g/10 min.

Abstract: An olefin polymerization catalyst is obtained by bringing the following components (A), (B) and (C) into contact with one another: (A) a solid catalyst component for olefin polymerization containing a titanium atom, a magnesium atom and a halogen atom; (B) an organoaluminum compound; and (C) a triether represented by formula (I). An olefin polymerization solid catalyst can be provided having a sufficiently high polymerization activity and an ability to produce an olefin polymer with a low content of low-molecular weight components and amorphous components.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition comprising (percent by weight): A) from 7% to 19%; of a copolymer of propylene and 1-hexene wherein said copolymer contains less than 1% of recurring units derived from hexene-1; B) from 81% to 93% of a heterophasic polypropylene composition comprising: B1) from 86% to 95% of a propylene homopolymer, said propylene polymer being insoluble in xylene at room temperature in an amount over 85% having a polydispersity Index ranging from 3 to 10; and a Melt Index from 0.5 to 10 dg/min; B2) from 5% to 14% of a copolymer of ethylene and propylene having an ethylene derived units content ranging from 50% to 65%; said polymeric composition having a Melt Index from 0.05 to 10 dg/min.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an elastomer composition having at least two phases, one phase comprising a very low density polyethylene “VLDPE” component and another phase comprising a propylene polymer component wherein the propylene polymer component comprises at least one branched polypropylene and the VLDPE phase is continuous. Preferably, the VLDPE component has a melt tan delta between about 0.7 and 8 as measured by parallel plate rheometer at 0.1 radians per second, 180° C., and 10 percent strain; and the ratio of the melt tan delta of the VLDPE to the melt tan delta of the propylene component is from 0.5 to 4. The invention also provides a method of making such compositions, and to low gloss articles prepared from the same.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing polymer composites from compositions comprising i) a polyolefin, ii) a polymer selected from the group consisting of polymers having hydroxyl groups and polymers having amino groups and iii) a polar ethylene copolymer having copolymerized units selected from the group consisting of C4-C8 unsaturated anhydrides, monoesters of C4-C8 unsaturated acids having at least two carboxylic acid groups, diesters of C4-C8 unsaturated acids having at least two carboxylic acid groups and mixtures thereof. The process is suitable for use with recycle streams that contain polymeric materials that are laminates or composites of dissimilar polymers.

Abstract: A film composition comprising one or more propylene-based polymers and one or more hydrocarbon resins, and methods for making the same are provided. The propylene-based polymer may have (i) 60 wt % or more units derived from propylene, (ii) isotactically arranged propylene derived sequences, and (iii) a heat of fusion less than 65 J/g. The hydrocarbon resin may have a glass transition temperature greater than 20° C.

Abstract: A rubber composition for a water hose includes the following components (A) and (B), wherein the component (B) has a melt flow rate (MFR) of 1.0 g/10 min at a temperature of 190° C. and a load of 2.16 kg and the component (B) has a density of 0.870 to 0.908 g/cm3: (A) an ethylene-propylene rubber, and (B) an ethylene-octene resin.

Abstract: A cross-linked composition obtained by cross-linking a polyolefin composition (I) comprising, all percentages being by weight: A) from 5 to 38% of a polypropylene; B) from 35 to 85% of a copolymer of ethylene with propylene, containing from 42 to 70% of ethylene and having solubility in xylene at room temperature greater than 50%; C) from 5 to 40% of a butene-1 homopolymer or copolymer having: a content of butene-1 derived units of 75% or more; a flexural modulus of 100 MPa or less; and optionally, D) from 5 to 35% of one or more polymers different from B) in composition, having a Shore A hardness value equal to or lower than 90 points, wherein the content of butene-1, if present, is of less than 50%; in which composition (I) the amounts of A), B), C) and D) are referred to the total weight of A)+B)+C) and optionally D), and when D) is present, the total weight of C)+D) is of 50% or less, referred to the total weight of A)+B)+C)+D).

Abstract: The copolymer rubber composition comprises 60 to 75% by weight of a copolymer rubber (1) and 40 to 25% by weight of a copolymer rubber (2), and [iodine value of the copolymer rubber (1)?iodine value of the copolymer rubber (2)] is 5 to 30. The copolymer rubber (1) is an ethylene-?-olefin-nonconjugated polyene copolymer rubber having an ethylene unit of 50 mol % to 70 mol %, an ?-olefin unit of 50 mol % to 30 mol %, and an iodine value of 15 to 45, and the copolymer rubber (2) is an ethylene-?-olefinic copolymer rubber having an ethylene unit of more than 70 mol % and 95 mol % or less, an ?-olefin unit of less than 30 mol % and 5 mol % or more, and an iodine value of 10 to 30.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heterophasic polypropylene resin comprising a polypropylene homo- or copolymer matrix phase (A) and an ethylene-propylene copolymer phase (B) dispersed within the matrix, wherein the heterophasic polypropylene resin has a fraction insoluble in p-xylene (XCU) at 25° C. with an intrinsic viscosity of 2.0 dl/g or less, determined according to DIN EN ISO 1628-1 and -3, and a fraction soluble in p-xylene (XCS) at 25° C. having an intrinsic viscosity of 2.0 to 4.5 dl/g, determined according to DIN EN ISO 1628-1 and -3, and an amount of ethylene monomer units of 60 to 85 mol %, a heterophasic polypropylene composition comprising such a resin, a process for preparing that resin, and an article made thereof.

Abstract: An ethylene based polymer composition comprising the following component (A) and the following component (B) wherein the content of the component (B) is 0.5 to 20 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the component (A): Component (A): an ethylene based polymer satisfying all of the following requirements (a1) to (a3): (a1) the density is 890 to 925 kg/m3, (a2) the melt flow rate (MFR) is 0.1 to 10 g/10 minutes, (a3) the flow activation energy (Ea) is 50 kJ/mol or more, Component (B): an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer satisfying all of the following requirements (b1) to (b3): (b1) the density is 890 to 925 kg/m3, (b2) the intrinsic viscosity [?] measured in a tetralin solution is 4 to 15 dL/g, (b3) the flow activation energy (Ea) is less than 50 kJ/mol.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition substantially free of polyethylene, wherein the composition includes a thermoplastic material having certain specified mechanical properties, and about 2 wt. % to about 25 wt. % (based on the total weight of the composition) of an olefin mixture that consists essentially of a 30:70 to 70:30 weight ratio of a homogeneous ethylene-alpha olefin interpolymer and a propylene-based elastomer having at least 75 wt. % units derived from propylene and about 10 wt. % to about 25 wt. % units derived from a C2 or a C4-10 alpha olefin. The specified olefin mixture unexpectedly imparts to the overall composition mechanical properties (such as impact strength, for example) heretofore unattainable. These mechanical properties can be expected to be tailored to suit the end-use expected of the composition.

Abstract: Compositions that are intimate blends of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene and high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and which are melt spinnable. The compositions include certain quasi-spherical particles. Also disclosed is a method of melt spinning from such compositions and the multi-filament fibers produced thereby. The fibers of the invention are useful in a variety of applications.

Abstract: A heterophasic polypropylene composition comprising (percent by weight referred to the sum of components A) and B)): A) from 80% to 97% of a random copolymer of propylene containing from 0.1 to 4% of 1-hexene derived units; B) from 3-20% of a copolymer of propylene and ethylene having a content of ethylene derived units ranging from 50% to 55% extremes excluded; wherein the heterophasic polypropylene composition is endowed with a Melt Flow Rate: measured according to ISO 1133 (230° C., 5 Kg) ranging from 0.5 to 5 g/10 min; and an intrinsic viscosity (IV) of the fraction soluble in xylene at room temperature ranging from 2.5 to 5.

Abstract: A cross-linked composition, obtained by cross-linking polyolefin composition comprising, all percentages being by weight: A) from 5 to 38% of a polypropylene component; B) from 35 to 85% of a copolymer of ethylene with propylene, containing from 42 to 70% of ethylene and having solubility in xylene at room temperature greater than 50%; C) from 5 to 45% of a polymer composition comprising a blend of: i) from 20 to 80% of an ethylene copolymer having a Shore A hardness value equal to or lower than 90 points and containing up to 45% of at least one ?-olefin comonomer, provided that, when propylene is present as comonomer, such copolymer i) has a composition which is different from B); ii) from 20 to 80% of a propylene copolymer having a Shore A hardness value equal to or lower than 90 points and containing up to 40% of at least one ?-olefin comonomer; wherein the amounts of A), B) and C) are referred to the total weight of A)+B)+C) and the amounts of i) and ii) are referred to the weight of C).

Abstract: A polyolefin composition for pipes comprising (percent by weight): A) from 1% to 9.5%; of a copolymer of propylene and hexene-1 wherein said copolymer comprises from 0.1 to 5% of recurring units derived from hexene-1; B) from 80.5% to 99% of a heterophasic polypropylene composition comprising: B1) from 50% to 85% of a propylene homopolymer, said propylene polymer being insoluble in xylene at ambient temperature in an amount over 85% having a polydispersity Index ranging from 3 to 10; and a Melt Index from 0.5 to 10 dg/min; B2) from 5% to 50% of a copolymer of ethylene and propylene having an ethylene derived units content ranging from 30% to 70%; said polymeric composition having a Melt Index from 0.05 to 10 dg/min.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition which has excellent cleanability and is suitable for use as a medical rubber supply. It is characterized by comprising a rubber ingredient dynamically crosslinked with a crosslinking agent and a matrix which comprises a thermoplastic resin and in which the crosslinked rubber ingredient has been dispersed, the crosslinking agent comprising a triazine derivative.

Abstract: An ethylene based polymer composition comprising the following component (A) and the following component (B) wherein the content of the component (B) is 0.1 to 20 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the component (A): Component (A): an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer satisfying all of the following requirements (a1) to (a3): (a1) the density is 890 to 925 kg/m3, (a2) the melt flow rate (MFR) is 0.1 to 10 g/10 minutes, (a3) the flow activation energy (Ea) is less than 50 kJ/mol, Component (B): an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer satisfying all of the following requirements (b1) to (b3): (b1) the density is 890 to 925 kg/m3, (b2) the intrinsic viscosity [?] measured in a tetralin solution is 4 to 15 dL/g, (b3) the flow activation energy (Ea) is less than 50 kJ/mol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer product comprising at least one ?-olefin interpolymerized with ethylene and, characterized in at least one aspect, as having improved properties when utilized in a hot melt adhesive formulation. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing the interpolymer product wherein the process comprises employing two or more single site catalyst systems in at least one reaction environment (or reactor) and wherein the at least two catalyst systems have (a) different comonomer incorporation capabilities or reactivities and/or (b) different termination kinetics, both when measured under the same polymerization conditions. The interpolymer products are useful, for example, in applications such as hot melt adhesives, and also for impact, bitumen and asphalt modification, adhesives, dispersions or latexes and fabricated articles such as, but not limited to, foams, films, sheet, moldings, thermoforms, profiles and fibers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a vulcanizable rubber composition comprising: a diene based elastomer; and a compound of formula I where Q is an n-valent organic group of 1 or more carbon atoms and optionally one or more of nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, halogen, silicon, and phosphorus atoms; X is a divalent polymer group capable of exhibiting a lower critical solution temperature; R is independently a hydrogen atom or a monovalent group of formula (II) where Z is a monovalent organic group of 1 or more carbon atoms and optionally one or more of nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, halogen, silicon, and phosphorus atoms; and n is an integer greater than or equal to 2. The invention is further directed to a rubber composition comprising the reaction product of a diene based elastomer and a compound of formula I, and a pneumatic tire with a tread comprising the rubber composition.

Abstract: A dynamically vulcanized alloy contains at least one isobutylene-containing elastomer and at least one thermoplastic resin, wherein the elastomer is present as a dispersed phase of small particles in a continuous phase of the thermoplastic resin. The elastomer in the alloy is cured by means of a cure system comprising an increased amount of curative and preferably with no cure accelerators present in the cure system. The elastomer obtains at least seventy five percent cure in not more than 15 minutes at temperatures 220° C. or greater.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ethylene-based polymer with a density from about 0.90 to about 0.94 in grams per cubic centimeter, with a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) from about 2 to about 30, a melt index (I2) from about 0.1 to about 50 grams per 10 minutes, and further comprising sulfur from about 5 to about 4000 parts per million. The amount of sulfur is also determined based upon the total weight of the ethylene-based polymer. Also disclosed is process for making an ethylene-based polymer which includes the steps of splitting a process fluid for delivery into a tubular reactor; feeding an upstream process feed stream into a first reaction zone and at least one downstream process feed stream into at least one other reaction zone, where the process fluid has an average velocity of at least 10 meters per second; and initiating a free-radical polymerization reaction.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomer, which comprises a fumed, hydrophilic or hydrophobic silica, which has been structurally modified and also a process for the improvement of the mechanical properties of thermoplastic elastomers. The thermoplastic elastomers are produced by preparing a masterbatch from the components (e.g. thermoplastic resin component and fumed silica) and compounding this with further thermoplastic elastomers.

Abstract: Polymer blends and films made therefrom are provided. The polymer blend can include a first polyethylene having a density of less than about 0.940 g/cm3, a melt index (I2) greater than 0.75 g/10 min, and a melt index ratio (I21/I2) of less than 30. The polymer blend can also include a second polyethylene having a density of less than about 0.940 g/cm, a melt index (I2) of less than 1 g/10 min, a melt index ratio (I21/I2) greater than 30, and a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of less than 4.5.

Abstract: Provided is a method for increasing the melt flow of a composition comprising a mixture of high molecular weight carboxylate functionalized ethylene copolymers (Mw between 80,000 and 500,000 Da) with low molecular weight carboxylate functionalized ethylene copolymers (Mw between 2,000 and 30,000 Da), wherein the carboxylic acid groups are at least partially neutralized to form salts containing zinc cations. The method comprises melt mixing the composition with ionomers containing cations other than zinc. Also disclosed are trimodal compositions comprising high molecular weight terpolymers, high molecular weight dipolymers and low molecular weight dipolymers wherein the carboxylic acid groups are at least partially neutralized to salts containing zinc cations and non-zinc cations. The compositions are used in films, multilayer structures and other articles of manufacture.

Abstract: This invention relates to a blend composition comprising: 1) a linear ethylene containing polymer, such as a LLDPE, a HDPE or the like; and at least 1 weight percent of an in-reactor polymer blend comprising: (a) a first ethylene containing polymer having a density of greater than 0.90 g/cm3 and a Mw of more than 20,000 g/mol; and (b) a second ethylene containing polymer having a density of less than 0.90 g/cm3, wherein the polymer blend has a Tm of at least 90° C. (DSC second melt), a density of less than 0.92 g/cm3, and the densities of the first and second polymers differ by at least 1%.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resin composition that is superior in balance between toughness and flowability and contains little VOC components, specifically a composition comprising 20-80 wt % polymer (A1), 5-55 wt % polymer (A2), and 10-50 wt % copolymer (B), wherein the MFR of the composition is 20 g/10 min or more, the polymer (A1) being a propylene polymer having an intrinsic viscosity of from 0.5 dl/g (inclusive) to 2.0 dl/g (exclusive), a molecular weight distribution of less than 3.0, and a content of propylene-derived structural units of 90 wt % or more, the polymer (A2) being a propylene polymer having an intrinsic viscosity of from 2.0 to 7.0 dl/g, a molecular weight distribution of 3.0 or more, and a content of propylene-derived structural units of 90 wt % or more, the copolymer (B) being a copolymer of ethylene with propylene or a C4-20 ?-olefin having a content of ethylene-derived structural units of 20 to 80 wt %.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resin composition for a polyolefin resin foam, including: a polyolefin (A) having a melt flow rate (MFR) at a temperature of 230° C. of 0.2 to 0.7 g/10 min and a melt tension at break measured at a temperature of 190° C. of 30 cN or more; and a polyolefin (B) having a melt flow rate (MFR) at a temperature of 230° C. of 1.5 to 10 g/10 min and a melt tension at break measured at a temperature of 190° C. of 10 cN or more, in which the polyolefin (B) is contained in an amount of from 15 to 75 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the polyolefin (A).

Abstract: The instant invention is a coating composition, method of producing the same, articles made therefrom, and method of making such articles. The coating composition according to the instant invention comprises (a) 10 to 55 percent by weight of an ethylene based copolymer composition; (b) 5 to 25 percent by weight of a propylene polymer composition; (c) 15 to 60 percent by weight of a chlorinated olefin polymer composition; (d) optionally less than 40 percent by weight of a filler; and (e) optionally 1 to 20 weight percent by weight of an adhesion promoting agent.

Abstract: A propylene polymer composition comprising (percent by weight): A) 65%-85% of a propylene copolymer containing from 2.0% to 5.0% of ethylene derived units having MFR L (Melt Flow Rate according to ASTM 1238, condition L, i.e. 230° C. and 2.16 kg load) from 0.5 to 50 g/10 min and a melting temperature Tm ranging from 146° C. to 155° C.; B) 15%-35%, of a copolymer of ethylene and propylene with from 74% to 87%, of ethylene derived units; the composition having the intrinsic viscosity of the fraction soluble in xylene ranging from 0.8 to 1.2 dl/g preferably from 0.9 to 1.1 dl/g.

Abstract: A multilayer film for medical purposes is proposed, with one or two external layers, wherein the external layers contain: a first polyalphaolefin; a first thermoplastic elastomer with a melt viscosity of a melt flow index according to ISO 1133 of from 0.001 to 6 g/10 min at 230° C., 2.16 kg; and a second thermoplastic elastomer with a high melt viscosity not measurable according to ISO 1133 which is higher than the melt viscosity of the first thermoplastic elastomer.

Abstract: A dual reactor solution process gives high density polyethylene compositions containing a first ethylene copolymer and a second ethylene copolymer and which have good processability, toughness, and environmental stress crack resistance combined with good organoleptic properties. The polyethylene compositions are suitable for compression molding or injection molding applications and are particularly useful in the manufacture of caps and closures for bottles.

Abstract: Thermoformable sheet having a thickness of at least 300 micrometers comprising a blend of: (A) from 5 to 20% by weight of a propylene-ethylene copolymer having substantially isotactic propylene sequences, the propylene-ethylene copolymer having a melt flow rate from 4 to 30 g/10 min and comprising at least 70% by weight units derived from propylene and from about 10 to 20% by weight units derived from ethylene; and (B) from 80 to 95% by weight of a polypropylene having a melt flow rate of from 2 to 8 grams/10 minutes, wherein the melt flow rate of the blend is from 2 to 7 grams/10 minutes and wherein the blend exhibits: (1) room temperature Charpy toughness of at least 15 KJ/m2, (2) flexural modulus of at least 1000 MPa, (3) 00 Charpy toughness of at least 2 KJ/m2, and (4) a value for haze of less than 40%.

Abstract: This invention provides a resin composition comprising a polyolefin-based polymer and an aliphatic polyester-based polymer, which has an excellent balance of impact resistance and rigidity and excellent properties, such as processability. The resin composition comprises a polyolefin-based polymer (A), an aliphatic polyester-based polymer (B), an elastomer (C), which has a melt flow rate (MFR), measured at 190° C. under a load of 21N, of 0.5 to 3.0 g/10 minutes, and an epoxy group-containing polyolefin-based polymer (D).

Abstract: A new class of high modulus polypropylene multifilament fiber and/or yarn is provided. Such a multifilament fiber and/or yarn exhibits an exceptional combination of high strength and toughness with low weight and density. The inventive fibers thus permit replacement of expensive polymeric fibers within certain applications with lower cost alternatives, or replacement of high density components with such low density fibers, without sacrificing strength or durability. Such multifilament fibers are produced through melt-spinning processes and exhibit highly unique microstructures therein, including significant void volumes, interspersed and crossed voids, and nanofilament bridges within such voids. Such microstructural characteristics appear to impart the exceptional properties noted above.

Abstract: A polymer composition and articles made therefrom are provided. The composition includes: (a) Component A having (i) at least 50 wt % ethylene moieties; and (ii) up to 50 wt % of a C3 to C20 comonomer moieties, a density of about 0.860 to about 0.965 g/cm3, a melt index of about 0.1 to about 10.0 g/10 min and a branching index of about 0.96 to about 1.0; and (b) Component B having: (i) at least 65 wt % ethylene moieties; and (ii) up to 35 wt % of a C3 to C20 comonomer moieties, the wt % s based upon total the total weight of Component B, a density of about 0.905 to about 0.945 g/cm3, a melt index (MI) of about 0.1 to about 10.0 g/10 min, and a branching index (g?) of about 0.7 to about 0.95. Films made using the polymer composition exhibit excellent toughness and processability.

Abstract: A polymer filament or fiber comprising a polyethylene material (I) having the following features: a) a density of 0.900 g/cm3 or higher; b) a MI21 value of 25 g/10 min.; c) a MFR value from 25 to 60; the said fiber being stretched by drawing with a draw ratio from 1.5 to 10.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heterophasic alpha-olefÊn random copolymer composition with a melting temperature (Tm) of at least 130° C. and a flexural modulus of not higher than 1000 MPa5 whereby the inventive composition comprises an al-pha-olefin random copolymer component (A) of at least two alpha-olefÊn (co)polymer fractions (i) and (ii) having a different comonomer content, whereby at least one of the fractions is an alpha-olefÊn random copolymer, and a rubber component (B).

Abstract: A release liner formed of a highly recyclable polypropylene-based resin sheet and capable of assuring excellent operability over a wide range of environmental temperature is provided. A pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) sheet with release liner is also provided. A PSA sheet with release liner according to the present invention comprises a PSA sheet including a support and a PSA layer; and a release liner formed of a polypropylene-based resin sheet which is obtained by molding into a sheet a polypropylene-based resin composition containing a nucleating agent. The PSA sheet with release liner provides excellent operability even in a high temperature environment of, for example, about 35° C. The PSA sheet with release liner is preferably applicable in an attachment operation wherein the PSA sheet is attached to an adherend while the liner is released from the PSA sheet.

Abstract: The instant invention is an adhesion promoter system, and method of producing the same. The adhesion promoter system comprises an aqueous dispersion comprising the melt kneading product of: (a) at least 60 percent by weight of a base polymer, based on the total weight of the solid content, wherein said base polymer comprises a propylene/ethylene copolymer composition, wherein said propylene/ethylene copolymer has a crystallinity in the range of from 1 percent by weight to 30 percent by weight, a heat of fusion in the range of from 2 Joules/gram to 50 Joules/gram), and a DSC melting point in the range of 25° C. to 110° C.; (b) from 0.

Abstract: This invention relates to an in-reactor polymer blend comprising: (a) a first ethylene-containing polymer having a density of greater than 0.90 g/cm3 and a Mw of more than 20,000 g/mol and (b) a second ethylene-containing polymer having a density of less than 0.90 g/cm3 wherein the polymer blend has a Tm of at least 90° C. (DSC second melt), a density of less than 0.92 g/cm3, and the densities of the first and second polymers differ by at least 1%.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition is described that comprises (i) from 1 to 99 percent by weight of the total composition of at least one thermoplastic copolymer, for example, styrene block copolymers, and (ii) from 1 to 99 percent by weight of the total composition of at least one homogeneously branched ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer, for example ethylene/1-octene, having a density of less than or equal to 0.899 g/cc and a Brookfield viscosity of greater than 500 cP (350° F.).

Abstract: A process of extruding a blend of an irradiated extrudate of a first propylene polymer and a non-irradiated second propylene polymer, where the first propylene polymer comprises a non-phenolic stabilizer. The irradiation of the first propylene polymer extrudate is conducted in a reduced oxygen environment, and the irradiated extrudate of the first propylene polymer and the non-irradiated second propylene polymer are blended at a temperature below their respective melting points. The blend has an ARPSW of ?3.0 micron.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition, comprising (i) a polypropylene homopolymer, (ii) a polypropylene random copolymer, prepared by copolymerization of propylene with an olefin comonomer and having an amount of olefin comonomer units of 0.2 to 5 wt %, and (iii) an elastomeric copolymer of propylene and at least one olefin comonomer, the polymer composition having a tensile modulus, determined according to ISO 527-2/1B at 1 mm/min. and 23° C., of at least 1200 MPa.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a polypropylene resin composition useful for the preparation of buried structures such as corrugated, non-pressure pipe.

Abstract: Described is a film, a method of making the film, and a method of packaging articles with the film, the film oriented in at least one direction, and comprising a core layer comprising polypropylene comprising from 0 wt % to 2 wt % comonomer-derived units, from 1 wt % to 20 wt %, by weight of the core layer, of propylene-?-olefin elastomer, and from 1 wt % to 20 wt %, by weight of the core layer, of hydrocarbon resin possessing a softening point of from greater than 100° C.