Abstract: The invention relates to a process for increasing the rate of oxo-biodegradation of a carbon-containing polymer which process at least comprises the step of adding a component containing at least one 1,2-oxo-hydroxy-moiety as an oxidation catalyst to the carbon-containing polymer. The invention further relates to a composition with an increased rate of oxo-biodegradability that is obtained by the process of the invention and to the product with increased rate of oxo-biodegradability made from the composition.

Abstract: Process for preparing a moulding composition comprising melt-mixing of a thermoplastic polymer, a non-metallic inorganic filler and elementary iron having a weight average particle size of at most 450 ?m to form a composition wherein the thermoplastic polymer forms a continuous phase. The invention further relates to a composition obtainable with the inventive process, the use thereof for making moulded parts, as well as to moulded parts and the use thereof in applications wherein the moulded part is exposed to elevated temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition with an increased rate of oxygen-uptake by the presence of an oxidation catalyst. The invention further relates to a process to increase the rate of oxygen-uptake by a polymer composition. The invention also relates to a process to increase the oxo-biodegradability of a polymer composition and to the use of such a composition for the preparation of a product having a controlled lifetime. The invention further relates to a process to increase the rate of oxygen-scavenging in a composition containing a carbon-containing polymer, the composition obtained by this method and its use in the preparation of an oxygen-scavenging product. The present invention further relates to objects containing an oxygen scavenging layer containing such a composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition with an increased rate of oxygen-uptake by the presence of an oxidation catalyst. The invention further relates to a process to increase the rate of oxygen-uptake by a polymer composition. The invention also relates to a process to increase the oxo-biodegradability of a polymer composition and to the use of such a composition for the preparation of a product having a controlled lifetime. The invention further relates to a process to increase the rate of oxygen-scavenging in a composition containing a carbon-containing polymer, the composition obtained by this method and its use in the preparation of an oxygen-scavenging product. The present invention further relates to objects containing an oxygen scavenging layer containing such a composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for increasing the rate of oxo-biodegradation of a carbon-containing polymer which process at least comprises the step of adding a component containing at least one 1,2-oxo-hydroxy-moiety as an oxidation catalyst to the carbon-containing polymer. The invention further relates to a composition with an increased rate of oxo-biodegradability that is obtained by the process of the invention and to the product with increased rate of oxo-biodegradability made from the composition.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a thermosetting powder paint composition comprising a thermosetting amorphous polyamide. The amorphous polyamide has a glass transition temperature between 20° C. and 200° C. The polyamide may be a carboxyl-, a hydroxyl- or an amine functional polyamide. A carboxyl functional polyamide has an acid number between 10 and 150 mg of KOH/gram of resin. The invention also relates to a thermosetting powder paint composition comprising a thermosetting amorphous polyamide and an additive comprising a copper halogenide and another halogenide. The invention further relates to a process for coating a substrate at low temperature cure (LTC) conditions and a composition suitable for LTC.

Abstract: Oxygen scavenging multilayer film, comprising a layer that comprises an oxygen scavenging composition, said layer being separated from a first surface of the film by one or more first layers, characterized in that the oxygen scavenging composition comprises a copolymer comprising substituted polypropylene oxide segments and polymer segments and an oxidation catalyst, wherein the copolymer has been prepared by copolymerising the corresponding monomers of the polymer segments in the presence of functionalised substituted polypropylene oxide segments, wherein the first layers have an overall oxygen permeability of at most 500 cm3/m2·24 h·atm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermostabilized thermoplastic moulding composition comprising (a) a thermoplastic polyamide composition, consisting of a blend of at least two polyamides comprising (a.1) at least 50% mass, relative to the total mass of the thermoplastic polyamide composition, of a first polyamide (PA-1), being a semi-crystalline polyamide having a melting point Tm-1, or being an amorphous polyamide having a glass transition point Tg-1, wherein Tm-1 and Tg-1 together are denoted as T-1 and T-1 is at least 200° C. and (a.2) a second polyamide (PA-2), with a C/N ratio of at most 7, being a semi-crystalline polyamide having a melting point Tm-2 or an amorphous polyamide having a glass transition point Tg-2, wherein Tm-2 and Tg-2 together are denoted as T-2 and T-2 is at least 20° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to non-fibrous-reinforced thermoplastic moulding compositions comprising a metal powder as a heat stabilizer wherein the metal powder has a weight average particle size (dm) of at most 1 mm and the metal in the metal powder is selected from the group consisting of elementary metals from Group VB, VIIB, VIIB and VIIIB of the Periodic Table, and mixtures thereof, and next to the said metal powders a thermoplastic polyamide with an Mw of at most 50.000 g/mol, or a blend of at least two thermoplastic polymers with Tmelt or Tg differing by at least 20° C., or a second thermostabilizer.

Abstract: Oxygen scavenging composition comprising a copolymer comprising polypropylene oxide segments and polymer segments and an oxidation catalyst, characterized in that the copolymer has been prepared by copolymerising the corresponding monomers in the presence of functionalised polypropylene oxide segments and process for the preparation of this composition.

Abstract: Process for preparing a moulding composition comprising melt-mixing of a thermoplastic polymer, a non-metallic inorganic filler and elementary iron having a weight average particle size of at most 450 ?m to form a composition wherein the thermoplastic polymer forms a continuous phase. The invention further relates to a composition obtainable with the inventive process, the use thereof for making moulded parts, as well as to moulded parts and the use thereof in applications wherein the moulded part is exposed to elevated temperature.

Abstract: Multi-layer moulding, containing a body part and a surface layer which at least partly covers the body part, which body part contains a cross-linked elastomer composition and which surface layer contains a thermoplastic elastomer, in which the surface layer of the multi-layer moulding, in a weather resistance test according to DIN 75202, in which the surface layer is continuously exposed for at most 100 hours to light from a xenon light source, which light source is provided with a borosilicate “S” inner filter and a soda lime outer filter, at a relative humidity of 30%, with an intensity of 1.40 W/m2 at 420 nanometres on the surface of the moulding, a black standard temperature of 100° C., in a space with a temperature of 66° C., develops a colour deviation with a ?E of at most 3.0, measured according to ASTM D 1925.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polypropylene resin composition which is stabilized against photo-induced oxidation. The composition comprises a hindered amine-based light stabilizer (HALS), having a molecular weight equal or below 1250; a phenolic antioxidant (PAO) with a molecular weight of equal or below 750; and a pigment. The ratio of HALS to PAO is less than 5.

Abstract: Multi-layer moulding, containing a body part and a surface layer which at least partly covers the body part, which body part contains a cross-linked elastomer composition and which surface layer contains a thermoplastic elastomer, in which the surface layer of the multi-layer moulding, in a weather resistance test according to DIN 75202, in which the surface layer is continuously exposed for at most 100 hours to light from a xenon light source, which light source is provided with a borosilicate “S” inner filter and a soda lime outer filter, at a relative humidity of 30%, with an intensity of 1.40 W/m2 at 420 nanometres on the surface of the moulding, a black standard temperature of 100° C., in a space with a temperature of 66° C., develops a colour deviation with a ?E of at most 3.0, measured according to ASTM D 1925.

Abstract: The invention relates to a powder paint binder composition containing a compound comprising carboxylic acid units, a compound comprising hydroxyalkyl amide units one or more phosphite(s) optionally combined with one or more phenolic anti-oxidant(s) and either:

Abstract: The invention relates to a copolyether ester composition protected against the influence of light that contains (1) a copolyether ester; (2) a UV-light-absorbing compound; (3) a hindered amine photostabilizer; (4) optionally a thermal-oxidative stabilizer chosen from the group comprising phenolic compounds; (5) optionally other additives, characterized in that the hindered amine photostabilizer is chosen from a group of compounds having the general formula (1). The composition according to the invention shows a very small amount of discoloration in ageing under the influence of light.

Abstract: A polyetherester copolymer composition having improved UV stability includes activated carbon and hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS). A film of the composition having a thickness of 100 &mgr;m increases life by a factor of about 2, relative to the sum of the individual components.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition of a thermoplastic segmented polyetherester copolymer with a strongly improved thermooxidative stability, consisting of 1) a segmented polyetherester copolymer derived from terephthalic acid or naphthalene dicarboxylic acid, or an ester thereof, alkylene diol, polypropylene oxide glycol, which contains ethylene oxide end groups, and optionally a branching agent; 2) an effective amount of a stabilizer combination containing at least (2a) at least one thermooxidative stabilizer chosen from the group of phenolic antioxidants and (2b) at least one thermooxidative stabilizer chosen from the group of aromatic amines. 3) optionally other additives. The composition is particularly suitable for application at high ambient temperatures and for applications in which the product obtained from the composition must over a long period be able to withstand deformations of at least 50% without fracturing and is in contact with metal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a copolyether ester composition protected against the influence of light that contains

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a thermoplastic elastomer comprising preparing a blend of a rubber and a thermoplastic resin, in which the rubber is at least partially vulcanized by using a phenolic curative. The invention is that, to overcome problems with surface quality, an effective amount of a Lewis base is added after the desired degree of vulcanization of the rubber is obtained.The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of an UV-stable thermoplastic elastomer.