Abstract:
Silane-grafted polyolefin composition comprising a brominated, flame retardant additive is prepared by a process comprising the step of contacting within a reaction- extrusion zone operated at grafting conditions: A. A polyolefin, B. A hydrolysable unsaturated silane, C. A free radical generator, and D. Halogenated polyaryl alkane, e.g., decabromodiphenyl ethane, such that at least a portion of the hydrolysable unsaturated silane is grafted to the polyolefin. The silane-grafted polyolefin is crosslinked after extrusion from the zone, typically as a wire and cable coating, upon exposure to moisture.
Abstract:
A process for making a Ziegler-Natta-type catalyst precursor including contacting a Group 4 metal compound with one or more Titanium compounds selected from the group of TiCl 3 (A1-activated or hydrogen-reduced), and Ti(OR) 4 where R is ethyl, isopropyl or butyl in the presence of an alcohol solution having at least one C 2 -C 4 alcohol and at least one of MgCl 2 and magnesium compounds which form MgCl 2 in the presence of the alcohol solution to form a catalyst precursor solution is provided. Also provided are catalysts made from the precursors produced by the process. Also provided are polymers made using the catalysts.
Abstract:
Described are personal care compositions, comprising an aqueous dispersion comprising an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer and a least one cosmetically acceptable surfactant, emollient, or cosmetic active.
Abstract:
Described are personal care compositions, comprising an aqueous dispersion comprising a metallocene catalyzed polyolefin and an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer; a cationic polymer; and a least one cosmetically acceptable surfactant, emollient, or cosmetic active, provided that the personal care composition contains less than 0.09 wt % of silicone, and preferably is substantially free of silicone.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a crosslinkable mixture comprising a polyolefin, an alkoxysilane, an organopolysiloxane, a free radical initiator and a liquid polymer modifier. The organopolysiloxane contains two or more hydroxyl end groups. When the crosslinkable mixture is melt-shaped, a unique crosslinked composition is formed. The liquid polymer modifier improves flexibility of the melt-shaped article without decreasing dielectric strength.
Abstract:
Silicone-thermoplastic polymer reactive blends and copolymer products are prepared using economical post-reactor reactive mixing, e.g., extrusion. The procedure is based on the ring-opening polymerization of cyclic siloxanes within a thermoplastic polymer matrix. In a preferred mode, the thermoplastic polymer is a polyolefin, optionally containing silane groups that are available for reaction with the silicone polymer that is formed in situ . The resulting materials provide hybrid performance that can extend the range of applications beyond those which are served by thermoplastic polymers or silicones alone, or their physical blends.
Abstract:
The pultrusjon process for making the composite cere of an aluminum conductor composite core (ACCC) cable is improved by replacing the traditional wet-out step of dipping the fiber in a bath of liquid rcsm with a high-pressure spray wet-out step In a preferred process, the fiber is spread out into its constituent filaments, and the resin is sprayed onto the spread-out filaments using a high-pressuiε spray nozzle. The sprayed filaments arc then rebundled by passing them through a series ol pre-form plates before the rebundled fiber is passed through a die for firsdl shaping and cure
Abstract:
Hybrid strategies generally involve treating biodegradable substrates with preservative compositions having at least two phases in which the metal biocide is distributed among at least the two phases and via equilibrium reactions moves between the two phases. Both phases are caused to contact the substrate in a manner so that the phases are in contact with each other during at least a portion of the treatment. In illustrative embodiments, the first phase is a liquid phase comprising complexed metal biocide dissolved in a liquid carrier, while the second phase comprises particles comprising the metal biocide, often precipitated and/or colloidal particles. The strategies and related compositions, processes, and treatments are hybrid in the sense that the strategies include both heterogeneous (insoluble) and homogeneous metal biocide constituents. Unlike heterogeneous strategies, hybrid strategies are less sensitive to particle size constraints and may use biocide particles with a wider range of particle sizes. Unlike homogeneous strategies, hybrid strategies are less sensitive to pH and may use a wider range of complexing agents, including mildly alkaline amines such as triethanolamine.
Abstract:
Organodavs arc added to semiconductive compositions to provide a reduction in the dielectric losses of layered composites in which the semicondυctive layer contains species which could migrate into the insulation and result in undesirably high dielectric losses, The invention semiconductive compositions provide improved performance in power cable applications.
Abstract:
Personal care dissolvable films comprising a water soluble film forming agent, cosmetically acceptable plasticizer, and a thickener are described, along with methods of using the same.