ADVANCES IN MALEATED POLYOLEFINS FOR PLASTICS APPLICATIONS

The objective of the paper is three-fold, covering the use of maleated polyolefins as chemical coupling agents, compatibilizers, and impact modifiers. Introduction of a new chemical coupling agent for glass rei nforced polypropylene details its improved properties versus current s ystems. Discussion of impact modifiers includes three developmental im pact modifiers that combine higher melt now properties and good room t emperature notched Izod properties. The third area details the propert y improvements obtained in nylon/polypropylene blends through compatib ilization with a maleated polyolefin.