Use of a cable, e.g. to carry power, in a salt water environment, e.g. in the sea or under the sea; said cable comprising a conductor which is surrounded by at least an inner semiconductive layer, an insulation layer and an outer semi conductive layer in that order; wherein said insulation layer comprises (i) at least 60 wt % of a low density polyethylene homo or low density polyethylene copolymer with at least one polyunsaturated comonomer and optionally one or more further comonomers; and, (ii) 10 to 35 wt % of a low density polyethylene copolymer of ethylene and at least one polar comonomer selected from the group consisting of an alkyl acrylate, an alkyl methacrylate or vinyl acetate.

Use of a cable, e.g. to carry power, in a salt water environment, e.g. in the sea or under the sea; said cable comprising a conductor which is surrounded by at least an inner semiconductive layer, an insulation layer and an outer semi conductive layer in that order; wherein said insulation layer comprises (i) at least 60 wt % of a low density polyethylene homo or low density polyethylene copolymer with at least one polyunsaturated comonomer and optionally one or more further comonomers; and, (ii) 10 to 35 wt % of a low density polyethylene copolymer of ethylene and at least one polar comonomer selected from the group consisting of an alkyl acrylate, an alkyl methacrylate or vinyl acetate.

The present invention relates to a foamable composition comprising an ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer and for a copolymer of ethylene and of alkyl (meth)acrylate and a branched copolymer containing polyamide blocks and polyether blocks, to a process for producing said composition and to the use of said composition. The present invention also relates to a foam, to a process for producing said foam and to the use of said foam.

The present disclosure is directed to a water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition. In an embodiment, the water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition includes (A) an acrylic dispersion composed of particles of (i) an acrylic-based polymer with a glass transition temperature (Tg) less than -20° C., and (ii) a surfactant. The water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition also includes (B) an ethylene ester dispersion composed of (i) particles of an ethylene ester copolymer having from 1 wt % to less than 50 wt% acrylate comonomer, and (ii) a dispersant. Further disclosed are articles with the water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition.

The present disclosure is directed to a water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition. In an embodiment, the water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition includes (A) an acrylic dispersion composed of particles of (i) an acrylic-based polymer with a glass transition temperature (Tg) less than -20° C., and (ii) a surfactant. The water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition also includes (B) an ethylene ester dispersion composed of (i) particles of an ethylene ester copolymer having from 1 wt % to less than 50 wt% acrylate comonomer, and (ii) a dispersant. Further disclosed are articles with the water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition.

The present disclosure is directed to a water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition. In an embodiment, the water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition includes (A) an acrylic dispersion composed of particles of (i) an acrylic-based polymer with a glass transition temperature (Tg) less than −20° C., and (ii) a surfactant. The water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition also includes (B) an ethylene-based polymer dispersion comprising an ethylene and vinyl acetate copolymer and an ethylene acid copolymer. Further disclosed are articles with the water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition.

The present disclosure is directed to a water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition. In an embodiment, the water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition includes (A) an acrylic dispersion composed of particles of (i) an acrylic-based polymer with a glass transition temperature (Tg) less than −20° C., and (ii) a surfactant. The water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition also includes (B) an ethylene-based polymer dispersion comprising an ethylene and vinyl acetate copolymer and an ethylene acid copolymer. Further disclosed are articles with the water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition.

A polymeric composition includes an ethylene-based polymer, one or more of an ionomer and an acid copolymer, a flame-retardant filler, and a maleic anhydride functionalized polyolefin. The polymeric composition has an MAH Product of 3 or greater.

A polymeric composition includes an ethylene-based polymer, one or more of an ionomer and an acid copolymer, a flame-retardant filler, and a maleic anhydride functionalized polyolefin. The polymeric composition has an MAH Product of 3 or greater.

The present disclosure is directed to a water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition. In an embodiment, the water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition includes (A) an acrylic dispersion composed of particles of (i) an acrylic-based polymer with a glass transition temperature (Tg) less than −20° C., and (ii) a surfactant. The water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition also includes (B) an ethylene acid dispersion composed of (i) particles of an ethylene acid copolymer having from 3 wt % to less than 50 wt % acid comonomer and a melt index from 1 g/10 min to 100 g/10 min, and (ii) at least one of a dispersant or a neutralizing agent. Further disclosed are articles with the water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition.