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High 1,2 content thermoplastic elastomer/oil/polyolefin composition

US5777031A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 1997
Grant dateJul 7, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L53/025
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising a block copolymer having at least two resinous endblocks and a high 1,2-addition butadiene midblock, a paraffin oil and a crystalline polyolefin. The composition exhibits greater softness, better processability and better elastic properties as compared with similar compositions made with normal amounts of a 1,2-addition. Compositions are useful for utilities such as overmolding into hard substrates, grips, medical tubing and miscellaneous rubbery articles.

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