Dow Global Technolgoies LLC

David P Wright

Michael B Biscoglio

Laurence Herbert Gross

Kenneth T Devlin

Bharat Indu Chaudhary

Mohamed Esseghir

Brian W Walther

Charles F Diehl

Wenbin Liang

John Klier

Suh Joon Han

Stephen H Cree

Patrick M Russell

Carl F Baker

Yimsan Gau

Sharon Baker

Michael D Cassiday

James R Leech

Stephen R Betso

Salvatore P Shurott

Compositions having at least 60 weight percent, based on the total weight of polymers, have at least one silane crosslinkable polyolefin resin and up to about 40 weight percent, based on the total weight of polymers, of at least one polyolefin elastomer resin, wherein the polyolefin polymer elastomer resin has density of less than or equal to about 0.89 g/cmand a melt index, I, of less than about 50 g/10 mm. and which has been prepared using at least one metallocene catalyst provide improved flexibility, especially low temperature flexibility, while maintaining suitable cure performance and strength compared to the silane crosslinkable polymer resin alone. This composition may be used in cables for low temperature service applications.

Crosslinkable blends of polyolefin elastomers and silane copolymers for increased flexibility cable insulation

A novel flooring composition was developed based on a blend comprising: a) an elastomer; b) a random propylene/alpha-olefin copolymer; c) a cross linking agent; and optionally d) a melt strength enhancing polymer. This composition achieves a unique balance of properties, exhibiting often-conflicting performance requirements. These include low gloss and excellent pattern duplication in embossing, low modulus, minimal odor, excellent grain acceptance and abrasion resistance, while remaining thermoformable and maintaining minimal shift in viscosity during recycle.

Low gloss thermoformable flooring structure

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