Catalysts for use in the manufacture of synthetics, rubbers and polymers; plastic molding compounds for use in plastic extrusion operations; plastic molding compounds for use in the manufacture of molded plastic articles; polymer alloy compositions used for molding; polymer base compositions used in the manufacture of commercial, industrial and domestic goods; polymer base compositions used in the manufacture of goods, namely, clothing, exercise apparel, compression garments, home furnishing; polymer beads for use in manufacturing; polymer compositions used in the manufacture of commercial and industrial goods; polymer resins used in the manufacture of resin or fiber composites; polymers and polymeric additives for use in the manufacture of industrial products, consumer and household products, sealants, and automotive fluids; polymers and polymeric additives for use in the manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations, medical devices, plastics, cosmetics, personal care products, coatings, adhesives, and lubricants; polymers and polymeric additives for use in the manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations, plastics, cosmetics, personal care products, coatings, adhesives, and lubricants