A resin produced by a conventional technique has a weak nature in terms of hydrolysis resistance. For example, in a case where the resin produced by a conventional technique is used in an area with a highly humid climate such as Japan for a long period of time, deterioration of the resin due to hydrolysis becomes a concern. A resin composition is described that is optimized in the molecular structure design of the resin and in the catalyst in order to improve the hydrolysis resistance. Specifically, the resin composition contains (1) a copolymer of a vinyl compound having two or more epoxy groups, a carboxylic acid anhydride, and a transesterification reaction catalyst, or (2) a copolymer of a vinyl compound having two or more carboxylic acid anhydride groups, an epoxy, and a transesterification reaction catalyst.

The invention relates to a polymer composition comprising a polyethylene and a crosslinking agent, characterized in that the polymer composition contains a total amount of vinyl groups which is B vinyl groups per 1000 carbon atoms, and B.sub.1≤B, wherein B.sub.1 is 0.88, when measured prior to crosslinking according to method ASTM D6248-98; and in that the crosslinking agent is present in an amount which is Z wt %, based on the total amount (100 wt %) of the polymer composition, and Z≤Z.sub.2, wherein Z.sub.2 is 0.30, an article being e.g. a cable, e.g. a power cable, and processes for producing a polymer composition and an article; useful in different end applications, such as wire and cable (W&C) applications.

An (electron beam)-curable (EBC) formulation comprising an EBC polyolefin compound having a crystallinity of from 0 to less than 50 weight percent (wt %) and/or having a density of 0.930 gram per cubic centimeter (g/cm.sup.3) or less; and an alkenyl-functional monocyclic organosiloxane (“silicon-based coagent”). Also included are a cured polyolefin product prepared by electron-beam irradiating the EBC formulation; methods of making and using the EBC formulation or cured polyolefin product; and articles containing or made from the EBC formulation or cured polyolefin product.

A copolymer containing tetrafluoroethylene unit and a perfluoro(propyl vinyl ether) unit, wherein the copolymer has a content of the perfluoro(propyl vinyl ether) unit of 2.8 to 3.5% by mass with respect to the whole of the monomer units, a melt flow rate of 31 to 38 g/10 min, and the number of functional groups of 50 or less per 10.sup.6 main-chain carbon atoms, and the number of functional groups of —CF═CF.sub.2, —CF.sub.2H, —COF, —COOH, —COOCH.sub.3, —CONH.sub.2 and —CH.sub.2OH of 50 or less per 10.sup.6 main-chain carbon atoms. Also disclosed is an injection molded article, a member to be compressed and a coated electric wire including the copolymer.

A copolymer containing tetrafluoroethylene unit and a perfluoro(propyl vinyl ether) unit, wherein the copolymer has a content of the perfluoro(propyl vinyl ether) unit of 2.8 to 3.5% by mass with respect to the whole of the monomer units, a melt flow rate of 31 to 38 g/10 min, and the number of functional groups of 50 or less per 10.sup.6 main-chain carbon atoms, and the number of functional groups of —CF═CF.sub.2, —CF.sub.2H, —COF, —COOH, —COOCH.sub.3, —CONH.sub.2 and —CH.sub.2OH of 50 or less per 10.sup.6 main-chain carbon atoms. Also disclosed is an injection molded article, a member to be compressed and a coated electric wire including the copolymer.

A copolymer containing a tetrafluoroethylene unit and a perfluoro(propyl vinyl ether) unit, wherein the copolymer has a content of the perfluoro(propyl vinyl ether) unit of 2.0 to 2.7% by mass with respect to the whole of the monomer units, a melt flow rate at 372° C. of 0.8 to 7.0 g/10 min, and the number of functional groups of —CF═CF.sub.2, —CF.sub.2H, —COF, —COOH, —COOCH.sub.3, —CONH.sub.2 and —CH.sub.2OH of 50 or less per 10.sup.6 main-chain carbon atoms. Also disclosed is a compression molded article, an extrusion formed article, a transfer molded article, a member to be compressed, a film, a tube and a coated electric wire including the copolymer.

A copolymer containing a tetrafluoroethylene unit and a perfluoro(propyl vinyl ether) unit, wherein the copolymer has a content of the perfluoro(propyl vinyl ether) unit of 2.0 to 2.7% by mass with respect to the whole of the monomer units, a melt flow rate at 372° C. of 0.8 to 7.0 g/10 min, and the number of functional groups of —CF═CF.sub.2, —CF.sub.2H, —COF, —COOH, —COOCH.sub.3, —CONH.sub.2 and —CH.sub.2OH of 50 or less per 10.sup.6 main-chain carbon atoms. Also disclosed is a compression molded article, an extrusion formed article, a transfer molded article, a member to be compressed, a film, a tube and a coated electric wire including the copolymer.

A sealing member containing a copolymer containing tetrafluoroethylene unit and a perfluoro(propyl vinyl ether) unit, wherein the copolymer has a content of the perfluoro (propyl vinyl ether) unit of 4.0 to 6.0% by mass with respect to the whole of the monomer units, a melt flow rate of 26 to 37 g/10 min, and the number of functional groups of —CF═CF.sub.2, —CF.sub.2H, —COF, —COOH, —COOCH.sub.3, —CONH.sub.2 and —CH.sub.2OH of more than 50 per 10.sup.6 main-chain carbon atoms, wherein the sealing member has a thickness of 0.5 to 2.5 mm and a sealing area of 0.5 to 50 cm.sup.2, and wherein the sealing member is in a state of being compressed at a compression deformation rate of 20 to 60%. Also disclosed is a power storage assembly including the sealing member.

Provided are a joining structure, a joining method, an exterior body for a wire harness, and a wire harness capable of firmly joining members having different physical properties while reducing the thickness of a joint part. The joining structure 10 joins a first member 1 made of a first resin and a second member 2 made of a second resin, wherein: the second resin has physical properties having a higher foaming ratio than the first resin; and a recessed joint part 3 is provided which reaches at least the inside of the first member 1 from the outer surface side of the second member in a state in which the first member 1 and the second member 2 are superimposed. Furthermore, a method for manufacturing the joining structure 10 comprises the steps of: superimposing a first member 1 made of a first resin and a second member 2 made of a second resin having physical properties having a higher foaming ratio than the first resin; and joining the first member 1 and the second member 2 by forming the recessed joint part 3 by pressing and hot-melting the second member 2 until the recessed joint part 3 reaches at least the inside of the first member 1 from the outer surface side of the second member 2.

Provided are a joining structure, a joining method, an exterior body for a wire harness, and a wire harness capable of firmly joining members having different physical properties while reducing the thickness of a joint part. The joining structure 10 joins a first member 1 made of a first resin and a second member 2 made of a second resin, wherein: the second resin has physical properties having a higher foaming ratio than the first resin; and a recessed joint part 3 is provided which reaches at least the inside of the first member 1 from the outer surface side of the second member in a state in which the first member 1 and the second member 2 are superimposed. Furthermore, a method for manufacturing the joining structure 10 comprises the steps of: superimposing a first member 1 made of a first resin and a second member 2 made of a second resin having physical properties having a higher foaming ratio than the first resin; and joining the first member 1 and the second member 2 by forming the recessed joint part 3 by pressing and hot-melting the second member 2 until the recessed joint part 3 reaches at least the inside of the first member 1 from the outer surface side of the second member 2.