Abstract:
An ethylene-based polymer composition includes units derived from ethylene, units derived from a comonomer, and an optionally units derived from a termonomer. The comonomer is a monocyclic organosiloxane (MOCOS) of formula (I) [R 1, R 2SiO 2/2] n wherein n is an integer greater than or equal to 3, each R 1 is independently a (C 2-C 4) alkenyl or a H 2C=C (R 1a) -C (=O) -O- (CH 2) m- wherein R 1a is H or methyl, m is an integer from 1 to 4, and each R 2 is independently H, (C 1-C 4) alkyl, phenyl, or R 1.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a process includes providing (A) an ethylene/MOCOS copolymer composed of (i) units derived from ethylene, (ii) from 0.01 wt% to 0.5 wt% units derived from a comonomer, and (iii) optionally units derived from a termonomer. The comonomer is a monocyclic organosiloxane (MOCOS) of formula (I) [R 1, R 2SiO 2/2] n wherein n is an integer greater than or equal to 3, each R 1 is independently a (C 2‐C 4) alkenyl or a H 2C=C (R 1a)‐C(=O)‐O‐ (CH 2) m‐ wherein R 1a is H or methyl; m is an integer from 1 to 4; and each R 2 is independently H, (C 1‐C 4) alkyl, phenyl, or R 1. The process includes mixing (B) a free radical initiator with (A) the ethylene/MOCOS copolymer to form a mixture, heating the mixture, and forming a crosslinkable ethylene/MOCOS copolymer composition having a gel content greater than 70%.
Abstract:
Disclosed are a method of attenuating concentration of acrolein, materials and manufactured articles prepared by the method. The concentration of acrolein is attenuated with an amine.
Abstract:
Silane-crosslinkable polymeric compositions comprising a polyolefin having hydrolyzable silane groups, an acidic silanol condensation catalyst, and a phenolic antioxidant. The phenolic antioxidant comprises two sulfur-containing radicals, one located at the ortho position and the other located at the para position relative to the hydroxyl group of the phenol. Such crosslinkable polymeric compositions can be employed in various articles of manufacture, such as in the wire and cable industry.
Abstract:
Silane-crosslinkable polymeric compositions comprising a polyolefin having hydrolyzable silane groups, an acidic silanol condensation catalyst, a phenolic antioxidant, and an ester-functionalized thioether. Such crosslinkable polymeric compositions can be employed in various articles of manufacture, such as in the wire and cable industry.
Abstract:
Cross-linkable polymeric compositions comprising an ethylene-based polymer, an organic peroxide, and a polyallyl cross-linking coagent, where the polyallyl cross-linking coagent and the organic peroxide are present in amounts sufficient to provide an allyl-to-active oxygen molar ratio of at least 1.6, based on the allyl content of the polyallyl cross-linking coagent and the active oxygen content of the organic peroxide. Such cross-linkable polymeric compositions can be employed in forming coated conductors.
Abstract:
A moisture-curable semiconductive formulation consisting essentially of a mixture of an ethylene/(alkenyl-functional hydrolyzable silane)/(optional olefinic hydrocarbon) copolymer and a conventional carbon black. Also discovered methods of making and using same, a moisture-cured semiconductive product made therefrom, and articles containing or made from same.
Abstract:
A method of making a homogeneous mixture of polyolefin solids and an organic peroxide without melting the polyolefin solids during the making. The method comprises applying acoustic energy at a frequency of from 20 to 100 hertz to a heterogeneous mixture comprising the polyolefin solids and the organic peroxide for a period of time sufficient to substantially intermix the polyolefin solids and the organic peroxide together while maintaining temperature of the heterogeneous mixture below the melting temperature of the polyolefin solids, thereby making the homogeneous mixture without melting the polyolefin solids.
Abstract:
A coagent masterbatch comprising a semi-crystalline polyolefin carrier resin and an alkenyl-functional coagent. An electron-beam curable formulation comprising the coagent masterbatch and a polyolefin compound. A method of making the masterbatch and formulation; an electron-beam-cured polyolefin product prepared therefrom; a manufactured article comprising or made from the masterbatch, formulation, or product; and a method of using the manufactured article.
Abstract:
An additive masterbatch composition comprising a semi-crystalline polyolefin carrier resin and an additive package comprising a product of a reaction of an acidic condensation catalyst and a secondary diarylamine. A moisture-curable polyolefin composition comprising the additive masterbatch composition and a (hydrolyzable silyl group)-functional polyolefin prepolymer. A method of making the compositions; a moisture-cured polyolefin composition prepared therefrom; a manufactured article comprising or made from the formulation; and a method of using the manufactured article.