The present invention provides a crosslinked propylene-based elastomer
having an isotactic propylene triad tacticity of from 65 to 95%, a
melting point by DSC equal to or less than 110.degree. C., a heat of
fusion of from 5 J/g to 50 J/g, an ultimate tensile strength of 1 MPa or
greater, a Die C tear strength of 50 lb/in or greater, and a ratio of
Shore A hardness to MFR@230.degree. C. prior to crosslinking of 160 or
less, and comprising at least 75 wt % propylene-derived units, at least 5
wt % ethylene-derived units, and from 0.3 to 10 wt % diene-derived units.
The present invention also provides elastomeric compositions comprising a
crosslinked propylene-based elastomer as described herein and from 0 to 5
parts by weight of carbon black per 100 parts of polymer. The present
invention also provides articles such as films, fibers, nonwovens, molded
objects, and extruded forms which include any of the inventive
compositions described herein.