Polyurethane ionomers and methods for their preparation and formation

Abstract

The invention relates to blends of improved polyurethane ionomers with other polymers and methods for making the same. It was found that the blends of polyurethane anionomers obtained by using the method of the invention had improved physical properties than those made by conventional methods.

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       33 . A polyurethane ionomer composition comprising a blend of thermoplastic polymer with a polyurethane ionomer which exhibits a stable storage modulus (E′) having a 50° breadth in the −20° C. to 75° C. range.  
   
   
       34 . (canceled)  
   
   
       35 . A polyurethane ionomer composition comprising the reaction product of a polymer blended with a polyurethane ionomer which exhibits a visible light absorptivity of less than 0.1 mm −1  (A measured /sample thickness) for visible light in the 480 to 650 nm range.  
   
   
       36 . (canceled)  
   
   
       37 . A golf ball component comprising one or more compositions of claim  4 .  
   
   
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       39 . A golf ball component comprising one or more compositions of  claim 35.