Abstract:
Polymeric compositions suitable for use as insulation materials in electrical applications. Such polymeric compositions comprise an ethylene/α-olefin-based elastomer and a filler, where the filler consists essentially of an amorphous silica. Such polymeric compositions can optionally further comprise an ethylene-based thermoplastic polymer. Also disclosed are coated conductors comprising such polymeric compositions as insulation materials.
Abstract:
A semiconductive composite material consisting essentially of a non-polar organic polymer and an electrical conducting effective amount of an ultra-low-wettability carbon black. Also a method of making the composite material; a crosslinked polyethylene product made by curing the composite material; manufactured articles comprising a shaped form of the inventive composite material or product; and methods of using the inventive composite material, product, or articles.
Abstract:
A polyolefin and polyvinylpyrrolidone formulation including (A) an olefin-based (co)polymer, (B) a polyvinylpyrrolidone (co)polymer, and (C) an antioxidant. Also a method of making the composition; a crosslinked polyolefin product made by curing the composition; manufactured articles including a shaped form of the inventive formulation or product; and methods of using the inventive formulation, product, or articles.
Abstract:
A polyolefin-and-poly (2-alkyl-2-oxazoline) formulation comprising (A) an olefin-based (co) polymer, (B) a poly (2-alkyl-2-oxazoline) (co) polymer, and (C) an antioxidant. Also a method of making the composition; a crosslinked polyolefin product made by curing the composition; manufactured articles comprising a shaped form of the inventive formulation or product; and methods of using the inventive formulation, product, or articles.
Abstract:
A crosslinkable composition including an ethylene-based polymer, an aminosilane, and optionally a peroxide. The aminosilane is represented by the following formula (I): wherein R1, R2, and R3 are the same or different and individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and a C1-C20 alkyl group; Y1 is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group and an alkoxy group; Y2 is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group and an aminoalkyl group, and n is 0 or 1. A crosslinked composition formed from the crosslinkable composition is also disclosed.
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) [R1, R2SiO2/2]n wherein n is an integer greater than or equal to 3, each R1 is independently a (C2_C4) alkenyl or a H2C═C (R1a)—C(═O)—O—(CH2)m_ wherein R1a is H or methyl; m is an integer from 1 to 4; and each R2 is independently H, (C1_C4) alkyl, phenyl, or R1. 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:
A crosslinkable polyolefin formulation comprises (A) a polyethylene polymer and (B) an arylketone of formula (I) as defined herein; products made therefrom; methods of making and using same; and articles containing same.
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:
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 moisture-curable polyolefin formulation comprising a (hydrolyzable silyl group)-functional polyolefin prepolymer and a compound that is an iron (II) acetylacetonate or an iron (III) acetylacetonate, wherein each compound independently is unsubstituted or substituted. Also, methods of making and using same, a cured polyolefin made therefrom, and articles containing or made from same.