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Propylene and ethylene/.alpha.-olefin copolymer combinations applicable to the manufacture of mono-oriented yarns

US4563504A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 1983
Grant dateJan 7, 1986
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L2314/02
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A combination of at least one propylene polymer and at least one ethylene/.alpha.-olefin copolymer wherein the combination comprises: (a) 10 to 40 weight percent isotactic polypropylene; and (b) 60 to 90 weight percent ethylene/.alpha.-olefin copolymer, wherein said .alpha.-olefin has at least 4 carbon atoms, and wherein said copolymer has a density between 0.905 and 0.940 g/cm.sup.3 and a melt index between 0.2 and 3 dg/min. Application to the manufacture of mono-oriented yarns.

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