| abstract |
A polymer composition and fiber, film and fabric prepared therefrom. The composition contains (i) an acid neutralizing agent other than a metallic salt of a saturated or unsaturated fatty acid, (ii) a processing aid comprising a metallic salt of a saturated or unsaturated fatty acid, the metallic salt of a saturated or unsaturated being present in a maximum amount of 200 ppm, a stabilizer system containing (a) a phosphite selected from the group consisting of 2,2',2''-nitrilo[triethyl-tris(3,3',5,5'-tetra-tert.butyl-1,1-biphenyl-2,2'-diyl)phosphite] and tris(2,4-di-tert-butylphenyl)phosphite; and (b) a N,N-dialkylhydroxylamine. Also disclosed is a method for preparing a polyolefin fiber, film or fabric which includes (A) incorporating the above additives into an olefin polymer, thereby producing a stabilized polyolefin polymer; and (B) extruding the stabilized olefin polymer through a die, thereby producing an olefin polymer fiber or film. A woven or non-woven fabric may be prepared from the olefin polymer fiber or film. |