The present invention relates to a polymeric composition which has an
excellent combination of properties for use in making seals and gaskets
for utilization in appliances, automotive applications, and building
applications, such as window glazing gaskets. These polymeric
compositions offer excellent dimensional stability, low compression set,
outstanding sealing characteristics, low temperature flexibility, heat
resistance and ultra-violet light resistance. The present invention more
specifically discloses a polymeric composition having excellent
characteristics for utilization in manufacturing seals and gaskets
including dimensional stability, low compression set and outstanding
sealing characteristics, said polymeric composition being comprised of a
blend of (A) a thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of
polypropylene, polyethylene, poly phenylene ether, polystyrene, and
styrene containing copolymer resins, (B) an elastomeric polymer selected
from the group consisting of block copolymer comprising a first polymeric
block that is comprised of repeat units that are derived from a vinyl
aromatic monomer and a second block that is comprised of repeat units
that are derived from a conjugated diolefin monomer, wherein the repeat
units in the second block are hydrogenated, and wherein the repeat units
in the second block are elastomeric in nature, and a crosslinked olefinic
elastomer, (C) a high molecular weight crosslinked diene elastomer
comprised of repeat units that are derived from conjugated diene monomer
selected from the group consisting of 1,3-butadiene and isoprene, wherein
the high molecular weight diene elastomer has a weight average molecular
weight of at least about 200,000, and (D) an oil.