A polymer composition that includes a polymer produced from ethylene, one or more branched vinyl ester monomers, and optionally, vinyl acetate; optionally a secondary foamable polymer; a foaming agent, and a peroxide is provided. Methods for making such a polymer composition include blending a polymer composition from a mixture of a polymer produced from ethylene, one or more branched vinyl ester monomers, and optionally, vinyl acetate, optionally a secondary foamable polymer; a foaming agent, and a peroxide are provided.

Provided is a composition for a highly elastic extruded foam. The composition includes a peroxide-crosslinkable thermoplastic polymer, an organic peroxide, thermo-expandable microspheres, and a silane coupling agent.

The invention concerns a removable composition formed by at least: a polyamide or a copolyamide or a mixture of polyamides or a mixture of copolyamides or a mixture of at least one polyamide and at least one copolyamide, the polyamide(s) and copolyamide(s) being soluble in alcohol, and an expansion agent, the maximum expansion temperature of which is greater than the melting point of the polyamide or the copolyamide or of the mixture. The invention also relates to assemblies comprising such a composition, the use thereof and a method for detaching the composition.

A one-component thermosetting epoxy resin composition, including a) at least one epoxy resin A having on average more than one epoxide group per molecule; b) at least one latent hardener for epoxy resins; c) at least one physical or chemical blowing agent BA; d) 3-15 wt.-% of at least one carboxyl group containing acrylonitrile/butadiene rubber ABR1 with a Mooney Viscosity of 15-30 MU (Mooney units), based on the total amount of epoxy resin A; and e) 3-15 wt.-% of at least one carboxyl group containing acrylonitrile/butadiene rubber ABR2 with a Mooney Viscosity of 35-50 MU (Mooney units), based on the total amount of epoxy resin A. The ratio of ABR1 to ABR2 is from 0.5-2.0. The epoxy resin adhesive is notable for the improved storage stability.

A method of making personal protective equipment, such as a push-in earplug, is disclosed. The method includes the steps of covering a substrate with an outer layer that includes an unactivated foaming agent, positioning at least a portion of the outer layer in a mold, and activating the foaming agent such that a portion of the outer layer expands.

Chemical foaming agents having p-toluenesulfonyl groups. Processes for preparing foamed polyolefin compositions using chemical foaming agents having p-toluenesulfonyl groups. Articles of manufacture containing formed polyolefins prepared using chemical foaming agents having p-toluenesulfonyl groups.

A one-component thermosetting epoxy resin composition, including a) at least one epoxy resin A having on average more than one epoxide group per molecule; b) at least one latent hardener for epoxy resins; c) at least one physical or chemical blowing agent BA; d) 3-15 wt.-% of at least one carboxyl group containing acrylonitrile/butadiene rubber ABR1 with a Mooney Viscosity of 15-30 MU (Mooney units), based on the total amount of epoxy resin A; and e) 3-15 wt.-% of at least one carboxyl group containing acrylonitrile/butadiene rubber ABR2 with a Mooney Viscosity of 35-50 MU (Mooney units), based on the total amount of epoxy resin A. The ratio of ABR1 to ABR2 is from 0.5-2.0. The epoxy resin adhesive is notable for the improved storage stability.

A polymer composition with increased melt strength is disclosed. The polymer composition contains at least one polypropylene polymer combined with at least one melt strength modifier. The melt strength modifier can comprise a sorbitol derivative in an amount sufficient to change the melt strength characteristics and properties of the polymer. The polymer composition can be used in thermoforming processes and to produce polymer foams. The melt strength modifier can increase the melt strength of the polymer without having to induce branching in the polypropylene polymer.

A push-in earplug including an elongate core and outer layer is disclosed. The outer layer includes a sound attenuating portion having a first average density and a stem portion having a second average density, and the second average density is greater than the first average density.

A composition for an expandable sealant including at least one polymeric material selected from the group consisting of low density polyethylenes (LDPE), linear low density polyethylenes (LLPDE), ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), ethylene methacrylate (EMA), and ethylene-butyl acrylate (EnBA); and a chemical blowing agent, wherein the composition is substantially free of a cross-linking agent.