FUEL CONTAINERS MADE FROM POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED CREEP RESISTANCE

Fuel containers made from polyethylene compositions exhibiting improved creep resistance are provided. The polyethylene compositions include two components, a first component ethylene-based interpolymer, and a second component ethylene-based polymer. A process for producing a fuel container from the polyethylene compositions by blow molding is also provided. The fuel containers may include vehicle fuel tanks. 1. A fuel container comprising: [{'sub': '21', 'a first component comprising an ethylene-based interpolymer, wherein the first component is a heterogeneously branched linear or a homogeneously branched linear ethylene-based interpolymer, having a density from 0.922 g/cc to 0.945 g/cc, and a high load melt index Ibetween 0.1 and 1 g/10 min; and'}, 'a second component comprising an ethylene-based polymer,, 'a polyethylene composition comprising{'sub': '21', 'wherein the polyethylene composition has a density in the range of from 0.937 to 0.960 g/cc and a high load melt index Iin the range of from 3 to 15 g/10 min.'}2. The fuel container of claim 1 , wherein the polyethylene composition exhibits a creep strain claim 1 , measured according to ASTM D2990 at 60° C. and 2 MPa claim 1 , of less than or equal to 1.8 percent.3. The fuel container of claim 1 , wherein the polyethylene composition exhibits an environmental stress crack resistance of greater than 1000 hours according to ASTM D1693 claim 1 , method B claim 1 , in 10 percent aqueous Igepal (Octylphenoxy Poly(Ethyleneoxy)Ethanol claim 1 , Branched) CO-630 claim 1 , a Charpy Impact measured according to ISO-179 at −40° C. of at least 18 kJ/m claim 1 , and a tensile modulus measured according to ASTM D638 of at least 105 claim 1 ,000 psi.4. The fuel container of claim 1 , wherein the first component is an ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer.5. The fuel container of claim 4 , wherein the α-olefin is selected from the group consisting of 1-butene claim 4 , 1-pentene claim 4 , 1-hexene claim 4 , 1-heptene claim 4 , 1- ...

Coating Composition, a Film Containing the Same, and a Method for Forming a Sealable Film

A coating composition comprising: an aqueous dispersion comprising: the melt-kneading product of (A) a base polymer which comprises one or more thermoplastic polymers, (B) a stabilizing agent which comprises at least one component selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid grafted ethylene-based polymers and maleic anhydride grafted polyolefins; (C) a neutralizing agent; and (D) water; wherein the aqueous dispersion has a volume average particle size of less than about 5 μm is provided. 1. A coating composition comprising: an aqueous dispersion comprising: (A) from 60 to 95 wt %, based upon the total weight of (A) and (B), of a base polymer which comprises one or more thermoplastic polymers;', '(B) from 5 to 40 wt %, based upon the total weight of (A) and (B), a stabilizing agent which comprises at least one component selected from the group consisting of ethylene-acrylic acid copolymers, ethylene-methacrylic acid copolymer, maleic anhydride grafted polyolefins, and combinations thereof;', '(C) a neutralizing agent; and', '(D) water;', 'wherein the aqueous dispersion has a volume average particle size of less than about 5 μm;', 'wherein a biaxially oriented polypropylene film having a coating layer derived from the application of the aqueous dispersion at a rate of from 1 to 2 grams per square meter has two or more of the following properties: (a) a heat seal strength of greater than or equal to 0.6 N/15 mm at a sealing temperature from 60 to 70° C.; (b) blocking resistance up to at least 40° C.; and (c) a broader hot tack than observed for the biaxially oriented polypropylene film in the absence of the coating layer., 'the melt-kneading product of'}2. The coating composition according to claim 1 , wherein a biaxially oriented polypropylene film having a coating layer derived from the application of the aqueous dispersion at a rate of from 1 to 2 grams per square meter has a heat seal strength of greater than or equal to 2 N/15 mm at a sealing temperature ...

Propylene-based copolymers, a method of making the fibers and articles made from the fibers

Fibers that exhibit good elasticity or extensibility and tenacity, and low modulus are prepared from propylene-based copolymers. The propylene-based copolymers comprise at least about 50 weight percent (wt %) of units derived from propylene and at least about 8 wt % of units derived from one or more comonomers other than propylene, e.g., ethylene. Particularly preferred propylene copolymers are characterized as having 13 C NMR peaks corresponding to a regio-error at about 14.6 and about 15.7 ppm, the peaks of about equal intensity. In one aspect of the invention, fibers are subjected to stress-induced crystallization by subjecting the fiber to tensile elongation during draw.

Propylene-based copolymers, a method of making the fibers and articles made from the fibers

Fibers that exhibit good elasticity or extensibility and tenacity, and low modulus are prepared from propylene-based copolymers. The propylene-based copolymers comprise at least about 50 weight percent (wt %) of units derived from propylene and at least about 8 wt % of units derived from one or more comonomers other than propylene, e.g., ethylene. Particularly preferred propylene copolymers are characterized as having 13 C NMR peaks corresponding to a regio-error at about 14.6 and about 15.7 ppm, the peaks of about equal intensity. In one aspect of the invention, fibers are subjected to stress-induced crystallization by subjecting the fiber to tensile elongation during draw.

Ethylene homopolymers with high density and mixture compositions thereof

Extensible and elastic conjugate fibers and webs having a nontacky feel