Abstract: A formaldehyde-free binding, impregnating or coating composition comprisesA) a polymer constituted to from 2 to 100% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated acid or anhydride as comonomer, andB) at least one polyol selected froma triazine of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 to R.sup.3 are each independently of the others a radical X[(C.sub.m H.sub.2m O).sub.n H] or N[(C.sub.m H.sub.2m O).sub.n H].sub.2 where X is NH, O or S, m is from 2 to 5 and n is from 1 to 10,a triazinetrione of the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.4 to R.sup.6 are each independently of the others a radical [(C.sub.m H.sub.2m O).sub.n H] where m is from 2 to 5 and n is from 1 to 10,a benzene or cyclohexyl derivative of the formula ##STR3## where R.sup.7 to R.sup.9 are each independently of the others a radical [X(C.sub.m H.sub.2m O).sub.n H], a radical N[C.sub.m H.sub.2m O).sub.n H].sub.2, a radical [Y(C.sub.m H.sub.2m O).sub.n H] or a radical [(C.sub.m H.sub.2m O).sub.n H] where X is NH, O or S, Y is bivalent C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention is aimed at improving the weathering resistance of a polyoxymethylene resin without adversely affecting its excellent mechanical properties. The invention comprises incorporating into polyoxymethylene a UV absorber and/or a light stabilizer, along with a grafted copolymer containing epoxy-containing olefinic monomer units and/or a polymer containing oxazolyl groups.

Abstract: New stabilizers of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which m+n is a number from 1 to 100 and n varies from zero to 90% of the sum of m+n,A is --O-- or ##STR2## where R.sub.6 is e.g. hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, R.sub.1 and R.sub.4 which can be identical or different are C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, phenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy, OH, ONa or OK,R.sub.2 is C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkylene or also a direct bond if A is --O-- and R.sub.1 and R.sub.4 are C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl or phenyl,R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.18 alkenyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkenyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.12 aralkyl, a saturated or unsaturated radical of a bicyclic or tricyclic C.sub.7 -C.sub.12 hydrocarbon or C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl which is unsubstituted or substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl,R.sub.5 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl or phenyl,X.sub.1 is as defined for R.sub.1 or is a group (R.sub.7).sub.3 SiO-- with R.sub.7 being C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl,X.sub.2 is e.

Abstract: Polyacetal resin compositions have excellent weather resistance and environment resistance, which suppress resin deterioration/discoloration, crack and discoloration caused by additive bleeding during extended exposure to light while maintaining the initial molded product surface condition. The polyacetal compositions include a blend of (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyacetal resin, with the specific amounts of (B) an acrylic resin, (C) an oxyalkylene polymer having chains of 2 to 8 consecutive carbon atoms, (D) a UV absorber and (E) two kinds of the hindered amine compounds each having a different molecular weight.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition is provided which is resistant to gas fading upon exposure to atmospheric pollutants. The compositions containing a stabilizing amount of a phosphite of the formula ##STR1## wherein Y.sup.1 is an alkyl, preferably t-butyl, and Y.sup.2 is t-butyl or sec-butyl. Fibers and films made from the composition exhibit improved fade resistance compared to fibers and films made from polyolefins stabilized with various other commercially available phosphite. The compositions also contain an additive selected from hindered phenolic antioxidants and hindered amine light stabilizers.

Abstract: Molding materials having stress cracking resistance containingA) from 49 to 99% by weight of a polymer obtainable by polymerizing a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl ester of methacrylic or acrylic acid or a mixture of said esters,B) from 0.95 to 50% by weight of a polymer obtainable by polymerizing a monomer mixture comprisingb.sub.1) from 75 to 82% by weight of a vinyl aromatic monomer andb.sub.2) from 18 to 25% by weight of acrylonitrile or methacrylonitrile or a mixture thereof, andC) from 0.05 to 1% by weight of a mixture containingc.sub.1) a triaryl phosphite of the formula I ##STR1## c.sub.2) an amine of the formula II ##STR2## where n is from 2 to 10, c.sub.3) a benzotriazole of the formula III ##STR3## and C.sub.4) a phenol.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polycarbonate molding composition free from organo phosphorus compounds and having an improved resistance to discoloration caused by exposure to High Intensity Discharge (HID) light and heat is disclosed. Accordingly, the molding composition contains (co)polycarbonate resin, a dimeric benzotriazole and an ester of a 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamic acid. In a preferred embodiment, a sheet made of (co)polycarbonate resin is rendered improved resistance to discoloration by having applied to at least one of its surfaces an adherent protective film prepared from the polycarbonate composition of the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to a photo-stabilized polymer blend comprising:(a) at least one polyethylene terephthalate-based (PET) copolymer comprising 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, and(b) an ultraviolet absorber, at least one compound selected from the group consisting of cyclic imino esters.

Abstract: Light-stabilized polymer microparticles, which contain at least one light stabilizer, and processes for the preparation of these microparticles by polymerization of suitable monomers, at least a part of the polymerization being carried out in the presence of at least one light stabilizer, are described. The polymer microparticles can be used in coating compositions which comprise a disperse phase containing these particles and a liquid continuous phase.Coatings and finishes based on the compositions according to the invention are distinguished by improved weathering resistance, in particular by a high light stability.

Abstract: Solid stabilizers for polymers comprises a blend of (a) organic polymer and (b) at least one silicon-containing compound having a sterically hindered amine group in the molecule in quantities of between 40% and 50% by weight of the final solid blend.

Abstract: The present invention relates to synergistic mixtures for stabilising polymeric organic materials against light, heat and oxidation; said synergistic mixtures contain sterically hindered cyclic amines and particular derivatives of 3-pyrazolidinone or 1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione. In addition, the present invention relates to some new derivatives of 3-pyrazolidinone or 1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione.

Abstract: Tetra-[N-alkyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl]-4,4'-diphenylbisphosphoni te Abstract of the DisclosureNovel compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, allyl or benzyl, as stabilisers for protecting organic materials from thermal, oxidative or light-induced degradation.

Abstract: A composition for stabilizing synthetic polymers consisting of a derivative of a low molecular weight polymethylpiperidine of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein the groups are as defined hereinafter and a derivative of a high molecular weight polymethylpiperidine of formula (II) ##STR2## wherein the groups are as defined of hereinafter is disclosed. These compositions show photostabilizing and antioxidant properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel piperidine compounds of the formula (I) and to their use as light stabilizers, heat stabilizers and oxidation stabilizers for organic materials.The definitions of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are given in the text.

Abstract: N-(.beta.-carbonyl- and .beta.-cyanovinyl)-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is COOR.sup.3, COR.sup.4, CONR.sup.4 R.sup.5 or CN,R.sup.2 has the meanings of R.sup.1 or is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl or hydrogen,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -alkenyl or phenyl which can be mono- to trisubstituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, halogen, hydroxyl, phenoxy, phenyl, tolyl or xylyl,R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl or phenyl which can be mono- to trisubstituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, halogen, hydroxyl, phenoxy, phenyl, tolyl or xylyl,n is 1-4,X and A for each individual n have been defined in the specification.

Abstract: A polyacetal resin composition which comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyacetal resin, (B) 0.1 to 1.5 parts by weight of at least one kind selected from the group of light stabilizers represented by the following formula (1) ##STR1## wherein two X's are the same or different and each denotes a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, (C) 0.1 to 1.5 parts by weight of an ultraviolet light absorber, (D) 0.1 to 3 parts by weight of polyethylene, (E) 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of polyethylene glycol, and (F) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a polymer of a methacrylate ester. This polyacetal resin composition is excellent in weather resistance and molding processability.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions containingA) ABS-type resin,B) aromatic polycarbonate resins,C) a compound bearing several carboxyl groups or mixtures thereof and optionallyD) further polymer resins,characterized in that an ABS resin with at least one basically acting additive is used as component A, component C is selected from compounds having a molecular weight of from 150 to 260 having at least two carboxyl groups (--COOH) in the molecule, and the weight ratio of basically acting additive in A: carboxyl groups in C is from 5:1 to 1:1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel piperidine compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which A is e.g. a group of the formula ##STR2## where R.sub.4 is e.g. hydrogen or methyl, X.sub.3 is e.g. --O-- or --NH-- and R.sub.5' is e.g. ethylene, propylene or decamethylene, R.sub.1 is e.g. methyl, methoxy, ethoxy or OH, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are e.g. methyl, m+n is e.g. a number from 1 to 40, n varies e.g. from zero to 50% of the sum m+n, X.sub.1 is e.g. as defined for R.sub.1 or is a group (CH.sub.3).sub.3 SiO-- and X.sub.2 is e.g. hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, a group (CH.sub.3).sub.3 Si-- or a group ##STR3## and, when m+n is a number from 3 to 10, X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 together also form a direct bond. The compounds of the formula (I) are effective in stabilizing an organic material against thermal, oxidative and light-induced degradation.

Abstract: Novel oligomeric compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein L is a group of formula ##STR2## wherein the oxygen atom in the group L is attached to the phosphorus atom in the structural repeating unit, and R.sub.5 or the carbon atom in 4-position of the piperidinyl ring in the group L is attached to the oxygen atom in the structural repeating unit, and the remaining symbols are as defined in claim 1, are disclosed as stabilizers for protecting organic material against oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation.

Abstract: A highly antioxidant resin composition containing a resin, a solution of a hypophosphite compound in an organic solvent, a heat stabilizer and a hindered amine base weathering stabilizer, which has improved heat stability and weather resistance. The hypophosphite compound is preferably dissolved in a polyvalent alcohol having a molecular weight of not more than 50,000.

Abstract: Charge-transfer complexes of formula I(A.sup..crclbar.).sub.n B.sup.n.sym. (I)whereina) n is 1 or 2,b) A is the radical anion of a compound of formula II or of a mixture of compounds of formula II ##STR1## wherein the substituents R are the same and are H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, or adjacent substituents R together form --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 -- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.4 --;R.sub.1 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;X.sub.1 is .dbd.N--CN;and X.sub.2, X.sub.3 and X.sub.4 are .dbd.O or .dbd.N--CN, andc) when n=1, B is the monovalent radical cation and when n=2, B is the divalent radical cation of an N-aromatic compound having a total of from 1 to 5 aromatic rings that are unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, at least one ring containing at least one group --NR.sub.2 -- or [.dbd.N.sup.+ R.sub.2 --] I.sup.- wherein R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or benzyl.

Abstract: A silica-free, abrasion resistant and ultraviolet radiation resistant coating is disclosed comprising an organic UV absorbing compound such as hydroxybenzophenone in an inorganic oxide matrix formed by the hydrolysis and condensation of an organo alkoxysilane and a silicon other metal alkoxide.

Abstract: A polyphenylene ether molding composition which contains at least one alkylsulfonate as antistatic and at least one light stabilizer of the formula III ##STR1## has better antistatic properties and greater light stability than is the case for simultaneous use of alkylsulfonates and previously known light stabilizers, such as, for example, tetramethylpiperidinyl derivatives.

Abstract: Nylon molding compositions, and molded parts formed of the same, include a UV-light stabilization system having between about 0.5 to about 1.0 wt. % of a hindered phenolic antioxidant, between about 0.05 to about 1.5 wt. % of a phosphite compound, between about 0.05 to about 1.5 wt. % of a hindered amine light stabilizer, and optionally, between about 0.05 to about 5.0 wt. % of a benzotriazole UV absorber. The nylon molding compositions and molded parts formed thereof exhibit improved color difference, as calculated in CIELab units under illuminant "D-65" according to ASTM Standard D-2244, of less than about 1.5 when exposed to 601.6 kJ/m.sup.2 irradiation in a Xenon arc weatherometer operated according to SAE J1885, and improved surface gloss retention characteristics after such irradiation.

Abstract: New azodicarboxylic acid derivatives of formula I ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is hydrogen, oxyl, hydroxyl, alkyl, allyl, benzyl, alkoxy or acyl, and X is --O-- or --NR-- where R is hydrogen or alkyl, are useful for the stabilization of polymers, particularly unsaturated elastomers, by being grafted thereon.

Abstract: Compounds which comprise at least one group of the formula I or II ##STR1## and at least one polyalkylpiperidine group of the formula III ##STR2## in which R and R.sub.1 to R.sub.6 have the meaning indicated in claim 1, are effective stabilizers for organic materials against damage by light, oxygen and heat.

Abstract: Disclosed is a radiation resistant propylene polymer composition comprising a propylene polymer material and generally from about 0.1 to about 5 pph, of the propylene polymer material, of a rosin material. A hindered amine is present when the concentration of the rosin material is low, i.e., below 1.0 pph. At higher concentrations of rosin material, the hindered amine is optional. Radiation sterilized articles in which at least part of the material construction thereof comprises said radiation resistant propylene polymer composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: a polypropylene resin composition comprising:(A) a composition of (a) a crystallineethylene-propylene block copolymer, (b) a thermoplastic elastomerhaving a substantially saturated main chain, and (c) an inorganic filler;(B) (i) a hindered nitrogen-free phenolic antioxidant;(ii) a nitrogen-containing hindered phenolic antioxidant;(iii) a benzotriazole ultraviolet absorber; and(iv) a hindered amine light stabilizer having a molecular weight of 500 or more or having no N-H bond and having a molecular weight of less than 500, or(i') a hindered phenolic antioxidant;(ii') an organic sulfur type antioxidant; and(iii') a hindered amine light stabilizer having no N-H bond.

Abstract: New and novel stabilized polymer compositions and processes for preparing them which employ new and novel carboxylic acid hydrazides bearing a 2,2,6,6-tetra-alkyl-4-piperidine ring and new and novel polymeric compositions stabilized therewith are provided.

Abstract: Stabilizers for organic polymers, consisting of one or more compounds of the classis of the sterically hindered amines (HALS) are directly added to the reaction mixture during the (co)polymerization of the .alpha.-olefins or of their mixtures with other unsaturated monomers.The so-obtained polymeric compositions result perfectly stabilized and show a thermo- and photo-oxidative resistance higher than that of the same polymeric compositions to which the same stabilizers are added by a traditional route.

Abstract: 2-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-4,6-diphenyl- and -4,6-di-p-tolyl-1,3,5-triazines are particularly suitable stabilisers, especially against light-induced degradation, for coating materials. They are superior in this respect to the corresponding 4,6-bis(2,4-dimethylphenyl) derivatives.

Abstract: Described are novel reversible photochromic naphthopyran compounds substituted on the naphthyl portion at the carbon atom juxtaposed to the oxygen of the pyran ring with, for example, an acetoxy group. Also described are organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds. Articles such as ophthalmic lenses or other plastic transparencies that incorporate the novel naphthopyran compounds or combinations thereof with complementary photochromic compounds, e.g., spiro(indolino)-oxazine type compounds, are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel compound 3,9-bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidyloxy)-2,4,8,10-tetraoxa-3,9-diphos phaspiro[5,5]undecane of formula I ##STR1## This compound can be used as stabilizer for organic material, especially as processing stabilizer for polyethylene and polypropylene.

Abstract: N-(2,2,6,6-tetraalkyl-4-piperidinyl)amic acid hydrazides contain a light stabilizing group, a heat stabilizing group and an amic acid hydrazide functionality in the same molecule. The amic acid hydrazide functionality in the compounds enhances the photooxidative stabilizing properties of the hindered amine groups and contributes thermal and oxidative stabilizing and metal complexing properties to the compounds. The novel compounds are excellent light stabilizers for polyolefins, have low volatility and are not readily lost from polymeric systems via volatilization, migration or extraction.

Abstract: A polyolefin resin (A) containing carbon black is blended with the following components:(B) a phenolic compound represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; (C) an organic sulfur compound selected from the compounds represented by the following formulas (II-1) and (II-2):(R.sup.2 --OCOCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.2 S (II-1)(R.sup.2 --SCH.sub.2 CHCOOCH.sub.2).sub.4 C (II-2)wherein R.sup.2 is alkyl of 4 to 20 carbon atoms;(D) a piperidine compound having at least one 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine ring in a molecule; and(E) an epoxy compound of bisphenol A type glycidyl ether. The composition thus blended exhibits excellent stability against thermal oxidation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel piperidine-triazine compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is e.g. hydrogen or methyl, A.sub.1 is e.g. >N--CH.sub.3, R.sub.2 is e.g. --(CH.sub. 2).sub.2-6 --, R.sub.3 is e.g. 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl or 1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidyl, or --A.sub.1 --R.sub.2 -- is a direct bond and, in this case, R.sub.3 is e.g. a group ##STR2## is a group of the formula (IVa) or (IVc) ##STR3## q and m are e.g. zero, X.sub.1 is e.g. a group of the formula (Va)--A.sub.4 --R.sub.9 --A.sub.5 -- (Va)in which A.sub.4 and A.sub.5 which are identical or different are e.g. an >N--R.sub.8 group where R.sub.8 is e.g. hydrogen, 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl or 1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidyl, R.sub.9 is e.g. --(CH.sub.2).sub.2-6 --, n is e.g. a number from 1 to 10, Y.sub.1 is e.g. OH, ONa, OK or a group --X.sub.1 Z with Z being hydrogen or methyl and Y.sub.2 is e.g. hydrogen or methyl.

Abstract: o-Hydroxyphenyl-s-triazines of formula I ##STR1## wherein n is 1 or 2 and R.sub.1 to R.sub.7 are as defined in claim 7, are good light stabilizers for coating compositions which contain a basic curing catalyst. In contradistinction to other UV absorbers, they do not cause discolorations in the presence of such catalysts.

Abstract: Curable compositions which are precursors for cured or partially cured light stabilized epoxy resins which are the product of the reaction of some or all of the epoxy groups of an epoxy resin with an N-(2,2,6,6-tetraalkyl-4-piperidinyl)amic acid hydrazide as well as the cured or partially cured reaction products thereof together with processes for their use and articles of manufacture produced thereby are disclosed.

Abstract: Homopolymers and copolymers of 1-olefins are stabilized against the effects of ultraviolet light degradation by contacting a polyolefin, a hindered amine, and a metal phosphonate. Optionally the stabilizing system contains a phenolic antioxidant, an organic phosphite, and a colorant.

Abstract: Described are compositions protected against thermal and oxidative degradation that compriseA) a polyether polyol or mixtures of such polyols,B) at least one benzofuranone derivative of formula I, ##STR1## wherein L, G, m, R.sub.1 to R.sub.5 and R.sub.21 to R.sub.24 are as defined in claim 1,C) at least one compound from the group of the phenolic anti-oxidants, and/orD) at least one compound from the group of the amino anti-oxidants of the secondary amine type. Also polyurethane(s) (foam(s)) prepared therefrom are protected against thermal and oxidative degradation, especially against core scorching.

Abstract: Novel compounds according to formula I ##STR1## are disclosed, as well as processes for their production and methods for their use.These compounds are useful as light stabilizers for polymeric materials, particularly in acid catalyzed stoving finishes such as those encountered in the top coat of two layer metallic finishes.

Abstract: Compounds containing substituted piperidine groups, of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which n is e.g. 1, 2 or 3, R.sub.1 is e.g. hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.2 is e.g. ethylene or trimethylene and if n is 1, A is e.g. hydrogen, --COOC.sub.18 H.sub.37 --n or --COC.sub.11 H.sub.23 --n, if n is 2, A is e.g. ##STR2## and if n is 3, A is e.g. ##STR3## are effective stabilizers for organic materials, especially synthetic polymers, which are subject to the action of light, heat and oxidation.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.o, is hydrogen or alkylene-COOR where R is alkyl or hydroxyalkyl, R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkenyl or acyl, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl or alkoxy, R.sub.6 is hydrogen or alkyl, and X is --CH.sub.2 --, --NH--, --S-- or --O--, are suitable as UV absorbers for use in photosensitive organic materials in combination with a sterically hindered amine or hydroxyphenylbenzotriazole derivative.

Abstract: N-(2,2,6,6-tetraalkyl-4-piperidinyl)amide-hydrazides of dicarboxylic acids contain a light stabilizing group, a heat stabilizing group, and a reactive hydrazide functionality in the same molecule. The reactive stabilizers are prepared by reacting 4-amino-2,2,6,6-tetraalkylpiperidines with diesters (or mono ester acid chlorides) of dicarboxylic acids or dialkyl itaconates followed by hydrazinolysis of the ester group of the intermediate mono esteramide. The compounds are useful for introducing permanent heat and light stability to coreactive polymers or copolymers. They are also useful in the stabilization of inert polymeric systems against the degradative effects of heat and light when merely mixed with, rather than reacted with, the polymers for which stabilization is sought.

Abstract: 2-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-4,6-diphenyl- and -4,6-di-p-tolyl-1,3,5-triazines are particularly suitable stabilizers, especially against light-induced degradation, for coating materials. They are superior in this respect to the corresponding 4,6-bis(2,4 -dimethylphenyl) derivatives.

Abstract: A polymer composition having a biopolymer subunit entrapped in a swellable polymer matrix is described. The composition may be supplied in a disposable cartridge, for use in delivering a solution of the subunit in an automated biopolymer synthesis operation.

Abstract: Chlorine-containing polymers can be stabilized against thermal and actinic degradation by addition of a) a sterically hindered amine, b) a zinc compound, c) a calcium, magnesium and/or barium compound, and d) a 1,3-dicarbonyl compound. Other additives such as phosphites or epoxides can further improve the stabilization.

Abstract: Polyolefins stabilized against oxidation phenomena are obtained by using a process comprising the polymerization of monomers by way of a catalyst prepared by reacting an aluminum alkyl compound, and optionally an electron donor compound, with a solid component comprising a Ti compound and an electron-donor compound supported on magnesium chloride, the polymerization being carried out in the presence of one or more phenolic stabilizers and using, as electron-donor compound in the solid catalyst component, a compound selected from particular classes of ethers.

Abstract: A blend of ultraviolet screeners which results in excellent screening, but which does not interfere with the optical clarity of polymeric films such as poly(vinyl fluoride).

Abstract: A polyvinyl chloride resin containing blended therein a hindered amine light stabilizer having the following structural formula (I): ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 represents a lower alkyl group and R.sub.5 represents an alkylene or terminal acetyl group, in an amount of 0.01-5 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of a polyvinyl chloride resin.