Abstract: The amorphous solid modification of 2,2',2"-nitrilo[triethyl-tris-(3,3',5,5'-tetra-tert-butyl-1,1'-biphenyl-2, 2'-diyl)phosphite] is obtained by melting said compound and rapidly cooling the melt.The amorphous solid is an effective process stabilizer for organic materials, especially polyolefins and particularly polypropylene.

Abstract: Carbohydrate substituted dibenzo[d,g][1,3,2]dioxaphosphocin compounds of formula I ##STR1## where A is a carbohydrate residue are effective stabilizers for polymers processed at elevated temperatures and subject to thermal or oxidative degradation.

Abstract: The beta crystalline modification of 2,2',2"-nitrilo[triethyl-tris-(3,3',5,5'-tetra-tert-butyl-1,1'-biphenyl-2, 2'-diyl) phosphite] is obtained by crystallizing said compound from the melt at elevated temperatures.The beta crystalline form is an effective process stabilizer for polyolefins, particularly polypropylene.

Abstract: The alpha crystalline modification of 2,2',2"-nitrilo[triethyl-tris-(3,3',5,5'-tetra-tert-butyl-1,1'-biphenyl-2, 2'-diyl) O"phosphite] is obtained by crystallizing said compound from selected solvents, preferably from a mixture of an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent and a lower alkanol.The alpha crystalline form is an effective process stabilizer for polyolefins, particularly polypropylene.

Abstract: The gamma crystalline modification of 2,2',2"-nitrilo[triethyl-tris-(3,3',5,5'-tetra-tert-butyl-1,1'-biphenyl-2, 2'-diyl)phosphite] is obtained by crystallizing or recrystallizing said compound from an alkanol of 4 to 8 carbon atoms.The gamma crystalline form is an effective process stabilizer for polyolefins, particularly polypropylene.

Abstract: The beta crystalline modification of 2,2',2"-nitrilo[triethyl-tris-(3,3',5,5'-tetra-tertbutyl-1,1'-biphenyl-2,2 '-diyl) phosphite] is obtained by crystallizing said compound from the melt at elevated temperatures.The beta crystalline form is an effective process stabilizer for polyolefins, particularly polypropylene.

Abstract: Compounds prepared by the addition of the mercaptan group of 3,5-dialkyl-4-aminobenzenethiol to activated ethylenic double bonds or the sulfenyl chloride of 3,5-dialkyl-4-aminobenzenethiol to trialkyl phosphites are effective stabilizers for organic materials subject to oxidative and/or thermal degradation.

Abstract: Carbohydrate substituted dibenzo[d,f][1,3,2]dioxaphosphepin compounds of formula I ##STR1## where A is a carbohydrate residue are effective stabilizers for polymers processed at elevated temperatures and subject to thermal or oxidative degradation.

Abstract: Carbohydrate substituted dibenzo[d,g][1,3,2]dioxaphosphocin compounds of formula I ##STR1## where A is a carbohydrate residue are effective stabilizers for polymers processed at elevated temperatures and subject to thermal or oxidative degradation.

Abstract: Carbohydrate substituted phosphites of Formula I ##STR1## where A is a carbohydrate residue are effective stabilizers for polymers processed at elevated temperatures and subject to thermal or oxidative degradation.

Abstract: A stabilized composition of matter which comprises an organic material subject to oxidative, thermal or actinic degradation, and an effective stabilizing amount of a bisphosphite typified by formula I ##STR1## wherein n has a value of 0 or 1; Q is --CR.sup.1 R.sup.2 where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently hydrogen, alkyl or aryl; Y.sup.1, Y.sup.2, Y.sup.3, Y.sup.4, Z.sup.2, Z.sup.3, Z.sup.4 and Z.sup.5 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryl, cyano, acyl and hydrogen; and each Z represents an identical or different alkyl, aryl, aralkyl or alkaryl group.

Abstract: The amorphous solid modification of 2,2',2"-nitrilo[triethyl-tris-(3,3',5,5'-tetra-tert-butyl-1,1'-biphenyl-2, 2'-diyl)phosphite] is obtained by melting said compound and rapidly cooling the melt.The amorphous solid is an effective process stabilizer for polyolefins, particularly polypropylene.

Abstract: Sterically hindered oximes provide polyolefin compositions, including those also containing a phenolic antioxidant, with improved resistance to discoloration during processing at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: Substituted 1-aminonaphthalenes of formula I ##STR1## wherein n is 1-3, Ar is arylene, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, alkyl or phenyl, R.sub.3 is hydrogen, alkyl or substituted alkyl, and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 have independently the same definitions as R.sub.3 or are independently aryl, substituted aryl or cycloalkyl, are effective stabilizers for lubricating oil or polymer compositions. The instant compounds are particularly effective in lubricating oil compositions when used with a diarylamine antioxidant.

Abstract: 3,7,9-Trioxa-1-aza-2,8-diphosphaspiro[4.5]decanes of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, bicycloalkyl, tricycloalkyl or aryl; or can be halogen when n or m is zero,R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl or aryl;X and Y are independently --O--, --S-- or --NR.sub.16 -- where R.sub.16 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, aryl or aralkyl;W and Z are independently O or S; andn, m, o and p are independently zero or 1, are effective in stabilizing organic materials against the deleterious effects of oxygen, heat and/or actinic radiation.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each 2-ethylhexyl or are independently higher alkyl, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen or methyl, and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently higher alkyl are effective processing stabilizers for polymers processed at elevated temperatures by preventing polymer degradation and providing resistance to discoloration. The compounds of formula I also exhibit superior hydrolytic stability and resist moisture pickup on storage.

Abstract: 3,7,9-Trioxa-1-aza-2,8-diphosphaspiro[4.5]decanes of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, bicycloalkyl, tricycloalkyl or aryl; or can be halogen when n or m is zero,R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl or aryl;X and Y are independently --O--, --S-- or --NR.sub.16 -- where R.sub.16 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, aryl or aralkyl;W and Z are independently O or S; andn, m, o and p are independently zero or 1, are effective in stabilizing organic materials against the deleterious effects of oxygen, heat and/or actinic radiation.

Abstract: Substituted 1-aminonaphthalenes of formula I ##STR1## wherein n is 1-3, Ar is arylene, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, alkyl or phenyl, R.sub.3 is hydrogen, alkyl or substituted alkyl, and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 have independently the same definitions as R.sub.3 or are independently aryl, substituted aryl or cycloalkyl, are effective stabilizers for lubricating oil or polymer compositions. The instant compounds are particularly effective in lubricating oil compositions when used with a diarylamine antioxidant.

Abstract: Polyolefins, especially those containing a phenolic antioxidant, are prone to discoloration upon improper processing at elevated temperatures or upon prolonged aging. Such discolored polyolefins can be reclaimed and recycled as essentially non-colored useful polymers by the addition thereto of a hydroxylamine of the formulaT.sub.1 T.sub.2 NOHwhere T.sub.1 and T.sub.2 are independently alkyl, cycloalkyl, benzyl or substituted benzyl.

Abstract: Substituted 1,3,2-benzoxazaphospholidines of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenylalkyl or aryl, n is 1 to 4, and T is an n-valent aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon radical are effective in stabilizing organic materials against the deleterious effects of oxygen, heat and actinic radiation.