| abstract |
A composition comprising:n (a) a low density homopolymer of ethylene prepared by a high pressurenprocess; (b) a scorch inhibitor selected from the group consisting of ansubstituted hydroquinone; 4,4'-thiobis(2-methyl-6-t-butylphenol);n2,2'-thiobis(6-t-butyl-4-methylphenol); and 4,4'-thiobis(2-t-butyl-5-methylphenol)nin an amount of about 0.02 to about 0.07 part bynweight of scorch inhibitor per 100 parts by weight of homopolymer; (c) a cure booster; and (d) an organic peroxide. |