High strength propylene-based elastomers and uses thereof
US7605217B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/678
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a crosslinked propylene-based elastomer having an isotactic propylene triad tacticity of from 65 to 95%, a melting point by DSC equal to or less than 110° C., a heat of fusion of from 5 J/g to 50 J/g, an ultimate tensile strength of 1 MPa or greater, a Die C tear strength of 50 lb/in or greater, and a ratio of Shore A hardness to MFR@230° C. prior to crosslinking of 160 or less, and comprising at least 75 wt % propylene-derived units, at least 5 wt % ethylene-derived units, and from 0.3 to 10 wt % diene-derived units. The present invention also provides elastomeric compositions comprising a crosslinked propylene-based elastomer as described herein and from 0 to 5 parts by weight of carbon black per 100 parts of polymer. The present invention also provides articles such as films, fibers, nonwovens, molded objects, and extruded forms which include any of the inventive compositions described herein.
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