Compatibilization of polyolefin and chlorinated polyolefin in thermoplastic vulcanizates with heat reactive phenolic resins
AssigneeThe Dow Chemical Company
InventorsOliver C. Ainsworth, Thomas J. Hives, Jr.
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Abstract
Thermoplastic vulcanizate compositions, comprising blends of dynamically vulcanized chlorinated polyolefin rubber, crystalline polyolefin resin, and heat reactive phenolic resin, having improved properties are disclosed.
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A compatibilized polymer composition comprising a blend of a thermoplastic olefin polymer, fully cured chlorinated polyolefin polymer and a heat reactive phenolic compound.
A method to improve the physical properties of thermoplastic vulcanizates made from thermoplastic olefin polymers and fully cured chlorinated polyolefin polymers by the addition of a heat reactive phenolic resin after dynamic vulcanization has occurred.
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