The present invention relates to a block copolymer (A) including a
(meth)acrylic polymer block (a) and an acrylic polymer block (b). The
(meth)acrylic polymer block (a) is preferably copolymerized with a
monomer having a functional group having high cohesive force, such as a
carboxyl group, so that the 5%-weight-loss temperature is 300.degree. C.
or more or the tensile strength is 3 MPa or more, and the hardness
measured by a type A durometer according to JIS K6253 is 50 or less, and
a compression set measured after 22 hours at 70.degree. C. is 45% or
less. The block copolymer (A) exhibits excellent thermal decomposition
resistance and low compression set at high temperatures. The block
copolymer (A) can be used as a soft material for automobile, and has low
hardness, high adhesion, high oil resistance, high weather resistance,
high heat resistance, high recycling property, high tensile properties,
and high wax remover resistance.