Abstract: The present invention relates to thermosetting powder coating compositions comprising of at least one bismuth-containing inorganic pigment, at least one organic phosphorous stabilizer, at least one thermally polymerizable thermosetting powder coating resin and at least one crosslinker. The inventive thermosetting powder coating compositions are advantageously used where there is a need for heat resistant coatings and where only minor surface modifications during over bake conditions are acceptable. The invention also relates to the use of the inventive thermosetting powder coating compositions for the preparation of powdered paints and varnishes for the making of coatings and to coatings obtained therewith.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to compositions comprising a polyester polyol, a polyether polyol, an acrylic polyol, a polycarbonate polyol, a polybutadiene polyol, a hydrogenated polybutadiene polyol, a functionalized polyether and/or a polyurethane susceptible to thermal degradation, and at least one antioxidant of formula (101) and/or (102) and optionally further antioxidants.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention is to provide a polylactic acid resin composition in which a crystal nucleator appropriate for accelerating crystallization of polylactic acid rein is added. A polylactic acid resin composition comprising a polylactic acid resin, and a metal salt of a phosphorus compound of formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 may be the same or different and are hydrogen atom, C1-10alkyl or C2-10alkoxycarbonyl, or a polylactic acid resin composition comprising a polylactic acid resin, and a metal salt of a phosphorus compound of formula (II) wherein R3, R4, R5 and R6 may be the same or different and are hydrogen atom, C1-10alkyl or C2-10alkoxycarbonyl. The composition is excellent in heat resistance and forming processability.

Abstract: The invention relates to adhesive silicone elastomer compositions which can be crosslinked by polyaddition. The composition, crosslinkable by polyaddition (hydrosilylation), comprises: ?/ at least one polyorganosiloxane (POS) bearing ethylenic and/or acetylenic unsaturations [POS with ?Si-(unsaturated) units]; ?/ at least one polyorganosiloxane (POS) with ?Si—H units; ?/ a catalytic combination comprising ?.1 at least one metallic catalyst (preferably platinum based), ?.2 and at least one crosslinking inhibitor; ?/ a filler; ?/ at least one adhesion promoter; ?/ at least one POS resin; ?/ at least one thermal resistance agent; and ?/ optionally at least one other functional additive. Methods of making and using the subject composition are also described.

Abstract: Novel halogen-free flame-retardant thermoplastic molding compositions are described, and give laser-markable moldings with increased quality of marking. The molding compositions comprise at least one thermoplastic A) and at least one light-sensitive compound of salt type B1) which within the polymer matrix when exposed to laser light changes its color or leads to a change in the color of the polymer matrix, and/or at least one light-sensitive or light-sensitizing oxide B2) which within the polymer matrix when exposed to laser light changes its color or leads to a change in the color of the polymer matrix, and at least one halogen-free compound or mixture C) which has a positive effect on the flammability and fire performance of the molding composition, and if appropriate, other conventional additives D). The invention further relates to moldings produced from these laser-markable flame-retardant molding compositions, and also to laser-marked moldings produced therefrom.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flame retarded styrene-based resin composition containing a brominated flame retardant and an additive capable of enhancing the flame retardancy of the shaped article of the composition even in a very small amount of addition. The composition comprises (A) a styrene-based resin, (B) 0.1 to 30 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the resin (A) of a brominated flame retardant having a bromine content greater than 50 wt %, and (C) 0.01 to 0.2 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the resin (A) of a metal phthalocyanine selected from iron, manganese, cobalt, nickel, platinum or paradium phthalocyanine.

Abstract: The present invention provides a halogen-free, flame retardant adhesive composition that exhibits excellent anti-migration properties, not only within single layer structures, but also within multilayer structures of much higher density such as copper-clad laminates. The flame retardant adhesive composition according to the present invention comprises: (A) a halogen-free epoxy resin, (B) a carboxyl group-containing acrylic resin and/or a carboxyl group-containing acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber, (C) a curing agent, (E) specific phosphinate and/or diphosphonate compounds, and (F) an ion scavenger and/or a heavy metal deactivator.

Abstract: A composition comprising a phosphorus containing stabilizer and a polyetherimide sulfone resin having an amount of anhydride functional end groups in excess of the amount of amine functional end groups. The composition may optionally comprise a hindered phenol.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel flame retardant dispersion for thermoplastic and thermoset polymers, comprising, as component A, a phosphinic salt of the formula (I), and/or a diphosphinic salt of the formula (II), and/or polymers of these, where R1 and R2 are identical or different and are C1-C6-alkyl, linear or branched, and/or aryl; R3 is C1-C10-alkylene, linear or branched, C6-C10-arylene, -alkylarylene, or -arylalkylene; M is Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Zn, Fe, Zr, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Li, Na and/or K; m is from 1 to 4; n is from 1 to 4; x is from 1 to 4, and, as component B, a nitrogen-containing synergist or a phosphorus/nitrogen flame retardant, and, as component C, a liquid compound.

Abstract: A stabilized thermoplastic resin composition is disclosed which comprises structural units derived at least one substituted or unsubstituted polycarbonate, at least one substituted or unsubstituted polyester and a combination of at least two quenchers, wherein said quencher is selected from a group consisting of phosphorus compound, carboxylic acid, derivates of carboxylic acids, epoxy functional polymers and boron compound. Also disclosed is a stabilized thermoplastic resin composition comprising: structural units derived at least one substituted or unsubstituted polycarbonate, at least one substituted or unsubstituted polyester, an epoxy functional polymers and a combination of at least one quenchers, wherein said quencher is selected from a group consisting of phosphorus compounds, carboxylic acid compounds, polyols, and boron compounds. In addition the composition disclosed possess good optical properties, thermal properties and stability.

Abstract: PHA pellet compositions are provided which are processible into blown and cast free-standing films. The Mw of the PHA in the pellets used to produce the films is at least 470,000, at least 435,000 if PHA thermal stabilizers of the invention are used. In order to achieve a stable, unsupported film having desirable elongational and tensile properties, the Mw of PHA in the film is greater than about 420,000.

Abstract: The invention relates to surface-modified phosphinic salts of the formula (I) and/or diphosphinic salts of the formula (II) and/or polymers of these, where R1 and R2 are identical or different and are C1–C6-alkyl, linear or branched, and/or aryl; R3 is C1–C10-alkylene, linear or branched, C6–C10-arylene, -alkylarylene, or -arylalkylene; M is Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Zn, Fe, Zr, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Li, Na, K, and/or a protonated nitrogen base; m is from 1 to 4; n is from 1 to 4; x is from 1 to 4, wherein the phosphinic salts and/or diphosphinic salts, or their polymers, have been encapsulated with a surface layer composed of a synthetic resin or a wax, and to a process for their preparation, and to their use as flame retardants for thermoplastic and thermoset polymers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a synergistic mixture comprising a) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the phosphites of the formula (I) to (V), of the phosphonites of the formulae (VI) to (IX) and (XV), of the di/oligophosphonites of the formulae (X) and (XI) and of the phosphinites of the formulae (XII) to (XIV), and b) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the phosphanes of the formula (XVI), the di/oligophosphanes of the formulae (XVII) and (XVIII), and of the cyclophosphanes of the formula (XIX), and also to a process for stabilizing polymers with respect to thermooxidative degradation by addition and incorporation of a synergistic mixture of this type.

Abstract: The invention relates to mixtures of phosphonite (component A) and/or an ester and/or salt of a long-chain fatty acid (component B), and/or a carboxylic ester, and/or carboxylic amide (component C), and also to their use in polyamides or in polyesters.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic molding compound that contain A) 1 to 97.85% by weight of at least one thermoplastic polyester, B) 1 to 97.85% by weight of at least one polycarbonate, C) 1 to 50% by weight of a rubber-elastic polymer, D) 0.1 to 5% by weight of a phosphorous stabilizer, E) 0.05 to 2% by weight of an organic acid, F) 0 to 60% by weight of further additives. The weight percentages of the components A) to F) add up to 100%.

Abstract: A halogen-free, flame-retardant composition includes (1) organic phosphorus compound (A) and (1′) melamine or a compound derived from melamine (B); or (2) a melamine-phosphorus compound (AB). The composition also includes and olefin polymer and from 0.1-30 wt % based on the olefin polymer, of a compound containing acid, acid anhydride or epoxy groups. The flame-retardant composition may included in a polycondensate composition which incorporate the flame-retardant composition is substantially shortened.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to colorless toner compositions for overcoating a print having an ink jet ink image printed thereon. The colorless toner can comprise: a toner resin and at least two additives independently selected from the group consisting of ultraviolet absorbers, free radical inhibitors, thermal stabilizers, and combinations thereof, wherein the ratio of toner resin to total additive is from 1:1 to 99:1 by weight. The colorless toner can also be comprised of a charge control agent and/or a low-melt wax.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprise A) from 5 to 96% by weight of a polyester, B) from 1 to 30% by weight of a phosphinate of formula I and/or of a diphosphinate of formula II and/or polymers of these  where: R1 and R2 are linear or branched C1-C6-alkyl, phenyl or hydrogen, R3 is linear or branched C1-C10-alkylene, arylene, alkylarylene or arylalkylene, M is an alkaline-earth or alkali metal, Zn, Al, Fe or B, m is an integer from 1 to 3, n is an integer from 1 to 3, is 1 or 2 and C) from 1 to 30% by weight of at least one organic phosphorus-containing flame retardant, D) from 0 to 5% by weight of at least one ester or amide of saturated or unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acids having from 10 to 40 carbon atoms with saturated aliphatic alcohols or amines having from 2 to 40 carbon atoms, and E) from 0 to 60% by weight of other additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of components A) to E) is 100%.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fire-protection coating which forms an insulating layer and is based on substances which, in the event of a fire, form a foam layer and form carbon, on film-forming binders, on blowing agents, and on conventional auxiliaries and additives, which comprises a phosphinic salt of the formula (I) and/or a diphosphinic salt of the formula (II), and/or their polymers, 1

Abstract: The invention relates to mixtures of phosphonite (component A) and/or an ester and/or salt of a long-chain fatty acid (component B), and/or a carboxylic ester, and/or carboxylic amide (component C), and also to their use in polyamides or in polyesters.

Abstract: Transparent thermoplastic resin compositions include a polyetherimide resin, a polyester resin, sodium benzene phosphinate, and optionally 3,4-epoxy cyclohexylmethyl-3,4-epoxy cyclohexanecarboxylate and preferably comprising a first polyester resin and a second polyester resin and sodium benzene phosphinate, wherein from 50 to 100 mole percent of the structural units of the first polyester resin include an alicyclic hydrocarbon radical as the diol residue of the structural unit, and wherein less than 50 mole percent of the structural units of the second polyester include an alicyclic hydrocarbon radical as the diol residue of the structural unit, exhibit resistance to elevated temperature and improved impact properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame retardant combination for thermoplastic polymers comprising, as component A, a phosphinate of the formula (I) and/or a diphosphinate of the formula (II) and/or polymers of these where R1 and R2 are identical or different and are C1-C6-alkyl, linear or branched, and/or aryl; R3 is C1-C10-alkylene, linear or branched, C6-C10-arylene, -alkylarylene or -arylalkylene; M are calcium ions, aluminum ions and/or zinc ions; m is 2 or 3; n is 1 or 3; x is 1 or 2, and, as component B, a synthetic inorganic compound and/or a mineral product.

Abstract: An abherent composition which contains (A) a compound having C4-C20 perfluoro-alkyl or alkenyl group, (B) polytetrafluoroethylene having a number-average molecular weight of at most 500,000, and (C) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a silicone oil, a silicone resin and a highly fluorinated compound having a boiling point of at least 100° C. except those included in the components (A) and (B), is disclosed. This composition prevents various articles from adhering to each other and is suitable as a mold release agent, an anti-blocking agent, a stripping agent for an electrical wire and the like.

Abstract: Organic materials which possess outstanding stability to oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation comprise as stabilizers at least one compound of the benzofuran-2-one type and at least one compound of the sterically hindered amine type.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials contain A) from 5 to 97.9% by weight of a polyphenylene ether B) from 1 to 93.9% by weight of a vinylaromatic polymer C) from 1 to 50% by weight of an elastomeric polymer D) from 0.1 to 10% by weight of a stabilizer mixture comprising d1) at least one sterically hindered phenol, d2) at least one phosphonite and d3) at least one alkyl aryl phosphite, E) from 0 to 70% by weight of a polyamide and F)from 0 to 60% by weight of further additives and processing assistants, the sum of the percentages by weight of components A) to F) being 100%.

Abstract: Transparent thermoplastic resin compositions include a polyetherimide resin, a polyester resin, sodium benzene phosphinate, and optionally 3,4-epoxy cyclohexylmethyl-3,4-epoxy cyclohexanecarboxylate and preferably comprising a first polyester resin and a second polyester resin and sodium benzene phosphinate, wherein from 50 to 100 mole percent of the structural units of the first polyester resin include an alicyclic hydrocarbon radical as the diol residue of the structural unit, and wherein less than 50 mole percent of the structural units of the second polyester include an alicyclic hydrocarbon radical as the diol residue of the structural unit, exhibit resistance to elevated temperature and improved impact properties.

Abstract: An aromatic group containing copolyester resin composition which has good biodegradability and physical properties, wherein; (i) 0.1 wt % to 30 wt % of an aliphatic prepolymers having number average molecular weight of from 300 to 30,000; (ii) one or a plurality of aromatic dicarboxylic acid (or an acid anhydride thereof which containing aromatic group in the molecule; (iii) one or a plurality of aliphatic (including cyclic type) dicarboxylic acid (or an acid anhydride thereof); and (iv) one or a plurality of aliphatic (including cyclic type) glycol, wherein the copolyester resin has number average molecular weight of from 30,000 to 90,000, weight average molecular weight of from 100,000 to 600,000, melting point of from 70° C. to 150° C., and melt index of from 0.1 to 50 g/10min. (190° C., 2,160 g), and the process for preparing and/or producing the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to cross-linkable mixtures and a method for the production and utilization thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel flame retardant combination comprising, as component A, a phosphinate of the formula (I) and/or a diphosphinate of the formula (II) and/or polymers of these where R1 and R2 are identical or different and are C1-C6-alkyl, linear or branched, and/or aryl; R3 is C1-C10-alkylene, linear or branched, C6-C10-arylene, -alkylarylene or -arylalkylene; M is calcium ions, magnesium ions, aluminum ions and/or zinc ions, preferably aluminium or zinc; m is 2 or 3; n is 1 or 3; x is 1 or 2; and comprising, as component B, condensation products of melamine and/or reaction products of melamine with phosphoric acid and/or reaction products of condensation products of melamine with phosphoric acid and/or comprising a mixture of these. The invention also relates to the use of the abovementioned flame retardant combination, especially in thermoplastic polymers.

Abstract: An aqueous sizing composition for glass fibers used to reinforce polyolefin polymers contains coupling agent, chemically modified polyolefin film forming material, and stabilizer.

Abstract: A homogeneous blended additive useful as a processing stabilizer for polymers which is a blend of Component (a), a defined phosphite or phosphonite; and Component (b) which is micronized zinc oxide. Component (b) is preferably in an amount of 5 to 10% based on the weight of component (a). This additive composition improves the resistance of phosphites and phosphonites against hydrolysis in the presence of moisture, by providing Component (b) as a hydrolysis stabilizer for Component (a).

Abstract: A liquid crystalline resin which comprises at least one kind of liquid crystalline polymer selected from liquid crystalline polyester and liquid crystalline polyester amide, both forming an anisotropic molten phase, and an inorganic phosphorus compound, said liquid crystalline resin having an absorbance of 0.5 or less at 380 nm when measured over an optical path length of 10 mm in a 0.5 wt % solution in a 1:1 mixed solvent of pentafluorophenol and chloroform (by weight). It is useful as engineering plastics because of improved color, heat resistance, and hydrolytic resistance.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyhexamethylene adipamide fibers significantly excellent in thermal yellowing resistance, and a process for producing the same. The improved polyhexamethylene adipamide fibers have adaptability to fibers for clothing which adaptability is comparable to that of poly-.epsilon.-capramide fibers and polyester fibers. The improved polyhexamethylene adipamide fibers can be obtained by either (1) melt spinning a polyhexamethylene adipamide simultaneously containing 2,4-bis(alkylthio)-6-(3,5 -dialkyl-4-hydroxyanilino)-1,3,5-triazine and a compound selected from the group consisting of phosphorous acid, hypophosphorous acid and derivatives of these acids, or (2) melt spinning the fibers having the sum of an amino end group concentration (?--NH.sub.2)!) and a carboxyl end group concentration (?--COOH!) of 70 to 200 meq/kg, satisfying the condition: ?--COOH!.ltoreq.60 meq/kg, and containing from 0.005 to 0.

Abstract: Polypropylene random copolymer resins and metallized, heat sealable cast films produced from such resins include (1) a polypropylene-.alpha.-olefin random copolymer such as a propylene-butene-1 or propylene-ethylene random copolymer and (2) an additive package including a synthetic amorphous silica, a hindered phenolic antioxidant, a processing stabilizer and an acid acceptor. The compositions according to the invention are useful for the preparation of metallized, heat sealable packaging films suitable for protecting goods, particularly goods requiring a long shelf life such as foods or semiconductor products.

Abstract: Disclosed are transparent blends of a polyetherimide, at least one resin selected from the group consisting of polycarbonate resins, poly(ester-carbonate) resins, and polyarylate resins, and an effective amount of a catalyst to provide transparency to the blends. In addition to being transparent, the blends have good ductility as well as high flexural and tensile properties. The yellowness index of the compositions can be improved with the addition of a phosphite.

Abstract: Polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate or polybutylene terephthalate are provided with a flame-retardant finish by addition of calcium salts or aluminum salts of phosphinic or diphosphinic acids.

Abstract: Low-flammability polyamide molding materials are obtained by admixing calcium or aluminum phosphinates. These salts confer improved flame protection on polyamides compared with other metal salts.

Abstract: An improved synthetic resin composition is provided that consists essentially of 100 parts by weight of a resin component composed of 50 to 99 (preferably 50 to 90) parts by weight of a melt-processable polyester that does not form an anisotropic melt phase and 1 to 50 (preferably 10 to 50) parts by weight of a liquid crystal polyester that is capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase, to which has been added 0.01 to 0.5 part by weight of a phosphorus compound. The presence of the phosphorus compound has been found to facilitate the fibrillation of the liquid crystal polyester component during molding so as to form fibrils within the resulting molded article having an aspect ratio of 6 or more. The resulting molded article accordingly exhibits significantly enhanced mechanical properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polyester composition comprisinga) a polyester having repeat units from terephthalic acid and 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol, said polyester having an I.V. of 0.5-2.0 g/dL, andb) about 1-10% by weight of the total composition of an ether compound having the formulawherein R and R' having from about 1 to about 30 carbon atoms are univalent hydrocarbon radicals, A and A' having from about 6 to about 18 carbon atoms are aromatic radicals, and --X-- is a chemical bond or divalent coupling radical.

Abstract: A process for producing a (co)polycarbonate or a (co)polyestercarbonate having a high molecular weight and excellent hue, heat stability and mechanical properties by reacting a dihydroxyl compound with a diester of carbonic acid and/or a diester of dicarbonic acid in the presence of a transesterification catalyst, wherein at least part of the reaction process is conducted in the presence of a specified organic phosphorus compound, or, in the presence of a specified organic phosphorus compound and a hindered phenol compound. A (co)polycarbonate or (co)polyester-carbonate composition having excellent hue, heat stability and mechanical properties, comprising a (co)polycarbonate and/or a (co)polyestercarbonate and, a specified organic phosphorus compound, or, a specified organic phosphorus compound and a hindered phenol compound.

Abstract: A process for producing a (co)polycarbonate or a (co)polyestercarbonate having a high molecular weight and excellent hue, heat stability and mechanical properties by reacting a dihydroxyl compound with a diester of carbonic acid and/or a diester of dicarbonic acid in the presence of a transesterification catalyst, wherein at least part of the reaction process is conducted in the presence of a specified organic phosphorus compound, or, in the presence of a specified organic phosphorus compound and a hindered phenol compound. A (co)polycarbonate or (co)polyester-carbonate composition having excellent hue, heat stability and mechanical properties, comprising a (co)polycarbonate and/or a (co)polyestercarbonate and, a specified organic phosphorus compound, or, a specified organic phosphorus compound and a hindered phenol compound.

Abstract: An aromatic polyester shaped article, for example, a fiber, a film or a sheet, having excellent hydrophilic characteristics and a durable antistatic property, sweat-absorbing property and soil-releasing property, is prepared from an aromatic polyester composition comprising (a) 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polyester resin, (b) 0.2 to 30 parts by weight a water-insoluble polyoxyethylene type polyether represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Z is a residue of an organic compound having 1 to 6 active hydrogen atoms and a molecular weight of 300 or less, R.sup.1 is an unsubstituted or substituted alkylene group having at least 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is H, a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 40 carbon atoms, or a monovalent acyl group having 2 to 40 carbon atoms, k is 1 to 6, l satisfies the relationship: k x l.gtoreq.70 and m is 1 or more, and having a number average molecular weight of 5000 to 16000, said R.sup.1, R.sup.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of aryl phosphonites of the formula V ##STR1## wherein the radicals and n are defined in the disclosure. The invention further relates to a plastic molding composition, in particular a polyolefin molding composition containing aryl phosphonites of the formula V.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fast-crystallizing polyester compositions comprising: (a) a thermoplastic polyester resin; (b) a nucleating agent of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R is an alkali or alkaline-earth metal; m is 1, 2 or 3; n takes an average value within the range of 1 to 5; said nucleating agent being optionally admixed with the compound of formula (I) wherein R is a hydrogen atom, linear alkyl radial or branched alkyl radical each having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; with the proviso that at least 50% mole of said nucleating agent is in the salt form. This nucleating additive raises the crystallization temperature upon cooling (T.sub.cc) of the polyester so that crystallization occurs rapidly during molding.

Abstract: A process for producing a (co)polycarbonate or a (co)polyestercarbonate having a high molecular weight and excellent hue, heat stability and mechanical properties by reacting a dihydroxyl compound with a diester of carbonic acid and/or a diester of dicarbonic acid in the presence of a transesterification catalyst, wherein at least part of the reaction process is conducted in the presence of a specified organic phosphorus compound, or, in the presence of a specified organic phosphorus compound and a hindered phenol compound. A (co)polycarbonate or (co)polyester-carbonate composition having excellent hue, heat stability and mechanical properties, comprising a (co)polycarbonate and/or a (co)polyestercarbonate and, a specified organic phosphorus compound, or, a specified organic phosphorus compound and a hindered phenol compound.

Abstract: According to the present invention there are obtained improved ignition resistant carbonate polymer blends having unexpectedly better combinations of toughness, ignition resistance, processability and stability. In particular the blend comprises a major amount of carbonate polymer, a minor amount of a rubber-modified monovinylidene aromatic copolymer, and an optional rubbery core/shell graft copolymer impact modifier. As ignition resistance additives the blends contain a metal salt of an aromatic sulfur compound, a buffering aromatic sulfur compound, an organophosphorus compound, and a tetrafluoroethylene polymer.

Abstract: An aromatic polyester shaped article, for example, a fiber, a film or a sheet, having excellent hydrophilic characteristics and a durable antistatic property, sweat-absorbing property and soil-releasing property, is prepared from an aromatic polyester composition comprising (a) 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polyester resin, (b) 0.2 to 30 parts by weight a water-insoluble polyoxyethylene type polyether represented by the formula (I):Z--[(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.l -(R.sup.1 O).sub.m -R.sup.2 ]k (I)wherein Z is a residue of an organic compound having 1 to 6 active hydrogen atoms and a molecular weight of 300 or less, R.sup.1 is an unsubstituted or substituted alkylene group having at least 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is H, a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 40 carbon atoms, or a monovalent acyl group having 2 to 40 carbon atoms, k is 1 to 6, l satisfies the relationship: k.times.l.gtoreq.70 and m is 1 or more, and having a number average molecular weight of 5000 to 16000, said R.sup.1, R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic moulding compositions consisting of halogen-free polycarbonates, halogen-free polystyrene and/or halogen-free copolymers of styrene with acrylonitrile, halogen-free phosphorus compounds of the formula I ##STR1## and tetrafluoroethylene polymers, and, if appropriate, other known additives.

Abstract: Disclosed are olefin polymers in nonextruded, aspolymerized particle form having a regular, essentially symmetrical geometrical shape, which are stabilized by depositing on their surface a mixture which is either melted, or in which at least stabilizer (A) is in the liquid state, and which comprises the following stabilizers (percent by weight on the polymer):A) from 0.02% to 0.015% of one or more organic phosphites or phosphonites or mixtures thereof, which are liquid at room temperature or have melting point below 100.degree. C.;B) from 0.025% to 0.2% of one or more phenolic antioxidants with melting point from 45.degree. to 130.degree. C.; and, optionally, one or more of the following additional components:C) from 0.05% to 0.5% of one or more thioethers, or organic polysulfides or mixtures thereof;D) from 0.1% to 1.0% of one or more light stabilizers which are liquid at room temperature or have a melting point below 150.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention is a polyester and a method for producing a polyester fiber which has a combination of flame resistance and low pilling properties. The method comprises forming a polyester fiber made from a blend of two polyester polymers, one polyester polymer containing an oxysilicon compound and the second polyester polymer containing pentaerythritol and a phosphinic acid in the amount between 0.5 and 20 mole percent of the terephthalate acid and monomer. In particular, the invention also comprises the enhanced fiber formed by the process, as well as the fabrics having a pilling of about 3 to less than 5 as measured in accordance with ASTM D-3512-82.