Abstract: Aluminum salts of alkylhydroxymethylphosphinic acids are prepared by reacting phosphonous acids with aluminum hydroxide or paraformaldehyde or trioxane or mixtures thereof in water at 110 to 250° C. under pressure. The resulting aluminumphosphinates are incorporated into polymers, in particular into polyesters, and have a flame retardant action therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition based on isocyanate(s), advantageously not completely masked. This composition is defined in that it comprises a compound containing an anionic functional group and a polyethylene glycol chain fragment of at least 5, advantageously of at least 7 ethyleneoxy units. Application to organic synthesis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluoropolymer coating composition which is capable of coating thick and forming a coating film being excellent in abrasion resistance, corrosion resistance and non-sticking property, and provides a coated article obtained by coating the above-mentioned composition as a top coat. The fluoropolymer coating composition comprises fine particles of a fluoropolymer, 0.

Abstract: A one-pack type moisture curable urethane composition comprising a urethane prepolymer and an amine catalyst, wherein 0.002 to 50 parts by weight, based upon 100 parts by weight of the urethane prepolymer, of phosphonic ester compounds, phosphonous ester compounds, phosphinous ester compounds or phosphine compounds or any mixture thereof is compounded to give the urethane composition having an improved storage stability, without decreasing the catalyst activity even when an amine catalyst having a high catalytic activity dimethylamino group structure etc. is used.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fireproof coating which forms an insulating layer and is based on carbon-forming substances forming a foam layer in the case of a fire, film-forming binders, blowing agents and conventional assistants and additives, wherein said coating contains, as blowing agents, a melamine salt and/or guanidine salts and/or microencapsulated melamine.The fireproof coating forming an insulating layer and according to the invention is stable in particular under tropical conditions (up to 100% rel. humidity, about 75.degree. C.), i.e. it releases only very little NH.sub.3.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion of 0.1 to 15 percent by weight of at least one phosphate ester and a copolymer formed by the coploymerization of a monomer mixture comprising:a) 0.1 to 15 percent by weight of at least one dicarboxylic acid,b) 0.1 to 10 percent by weight of at least one functional monomer is represented by the following formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen or a methyl group, R.sub.4 is an alkyl containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, n is 0 or 1, X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, carboxyl, phenyl, aryl, alkyl or alkaryl groups containing 1 to 30 atoms, and Y is a nucleophilic group selected from --OH, --NH.sub.2 or ##STR2## or ##STR3## wherein R.sub.5 is a hydrogen, an alkyl containing 1-20 carbon atoms, or an aryl group, andc) more than 80% by weight of backbone monomers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flame retardant, high precision resin mechanical part for use in office automation machines required to function with high accuracy and high precision, which is made by injection molding a thermoplastic resin composition comprising: (A) an amorphous thermoplastic resin; (B) an inorganic filler in a scale form; and (C) a specific phosphoric acid ester in which phosphoric acid ester groups are bonded through a bisphenol.

Abstract: There are herein disclosed a method for preparing a modified resin which comprises thermal/reaction by the use of a norbornenyl group-containing compound typified by norbornenecarboguanamine or its derivative, a method for preparing an epoxy-modified resin which comprises the step of reacting the above-mentioned modified resin and an epoxide, a flame-retarding method, a thermal stabilization method, a compatibilizing method and a surface modification method which comprise utilizing the modified resin, as well as a coating resin composition and an adhesive resin composition containing the modified resin.According to the preparation methods of the present invention, the deterioration of a material scarcely occurs, and a functional group which is excellent in flame retardancy, thermal stability, compatibility and the like can be introduced to the resins.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition improved in terms of prevention of mold contamination, comprising the following components (A) to (G):component (A): 55 to 75% by weight of a propylene-ethylene block copolymer including a propylene homopolymer moiety having a melt flow rate of 15 to 50 g/10 min. and an isotactic pentad fraction of at least 0.97, said block copolymer having a melt flow rate of 10 to 30 g/10 min. and an ethylene content of 2 to 6% by weight,component (B): 0 to 10% by weight of an ethylene-propylene copolymer rubber having a melting temperature of 30.degree. to 60.degree. C. and a melt flow rate of 0.2 to 2 g/10 min.,component (C): 5 to 15% by weight of an ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer rubber having a melting temperature of 60.degree. to 100.degree. C. and a melt flow rate of 0.3 to 2 g/10 min.,component (D): 15 to 25% by weight of a talc having an average particle diameter of up to 5 .mu.m and a specific surface area of at least 3.5 m.sup.

Abstract: An active halogen-containing acrylic rubber composition for molding oil filter-gaskets, which comprises an active halogen-containing acrylic rubber and a metal phosphonate represented by the following general formula:RR'nPO(OH)(OM)wherein R is an alkyl group having 1 to 32 carbon atoms, a polyfluorocarbon group or a perfluoropolyether group; R' is an alkylene group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a phenylene group, an oxyphenylene group or a sulfonamide group; M is an alkali metal; and n is 0 or 1, gives oil filter-gaskets having a distinguished durable protection against fixation without lowering of high temperature sealability, even if used in engine oil.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a process for preparing plastic lenses having a high-refractive index comprising forming a mixture containing one or more polyisocyanate compounds; one or more active hydrogen compounds selected from the group consisting of a polyol compound having no sulfur atom, a polyol compound having at least one sulfur atom, and a polythiol compound having at least one sulfur atom in addition to the sulfur atom contained in mercapto group and at least one internal releasing agent and then casting and polymerizing the mixture.

Abstract: An oral composition dentifrice comprising an orally acceptable vehicle, about 5-30% by weight of a siliceous polishing agent, a substantially water-insoluble noncationic antibacterial antiplaque agent, such as 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl ether (triclosan), and an antibacterial-enhancing agent which enhances the delivery of said antibacterial agent to, and retention thereof on, oral surfaces, wherein said antiplaque agent is substantially completely dissolved in saliva present during tooth and gum cleaning in a solubilizing agent therefor. The solubilizing agent may be a humectant polyol such as propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol and hexylene glycol; a cellosolve such as methy cellosolve and ethyl cellosolve: a vegetable oil or wax containing at least about 12 carbon atoms in a straight chain such as olive oil, castor oil and petrolatum; or an ester such as ethyl acetate, amyl acetate, glyceryl tristearate and benzyl benzoate.

Abstract: The disclosure teaches a blend of a predominant amount of a polyphosphate flame retardant and an effective amount of a liquid crystalline additive for viscosity reduction and compatibilization when blended with a thermoplastic polymer, as compared to use of just the polyphosphate flame retardant alone. The polyphosphate can comprise resorcinol bis(diphenyl phosphate) and/or its higher oligomers. The liquid can be a liquid crystalline segmented block copolymer or a liquid crystalline oligomer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a preparation comprising a transparent syringe body or container, which has been obtained by molding a resin comprising, as a base material, a propylene polymer, and as a nucleating agent, a phosphoric ester represented by the following general formula (1): ##STR1## and a drug solution charged into the syringe body or container. The preparation is excellent in transparency, free from the dissolution of additives for the resin into the drug solution charged therein even when the drug solution remains charged for a long period of time and hence high in safety. The preparation is useful, in particular, as a syringe preparation charged with a drug solution therein.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a chlorine-containing polymer and a stabilizer mixture comprising:a) at least one tin alcoholate or tin carboxylate of the formula[(R.sub.2).sub.2 Sn(OR')].sub.2 O (Ia);[(R.sub.2)Sn(OR').sub.2 ].sub.2 O (Ib);(R.sub.2)Sn(OR')O (Ic);[-(R.sub.2)Sn(OR')O--].sub.m (Id);[-(R.sub.1 CO.sub.2 Sn(R.sub.2).sub.2 ].sub.2 O (IIa);or[-(R.sub.2).sub.2 Sn--O.sub.2 C--R.sub.3 --CO.sub.2 --{(R.sub.2).sub.2 SnO{(R.sub.2).sub.2 SnO}.sub.i -].sub.n (IIb);b) at least one organic zinc carboxylate, zinc phenoxide or a tin chloride of the formula[(R.sub.1 CO.sub.2).sub.x (R.sub.2).sub.y CL.sub.z Sn].sub.n O.sub.n-1 (III)andc) at least one thiophosphate or thiophosphite of the formula(R.sub.6 S).sub.3 P.dbd.X.sub.b (IV)where the individual radicals are as defined in claim 1.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomeric ablative insulation having good mechanical properties at extremely low temperatures are disclosed. The insulation is based upon a polyamide-ether resin and includes carefully selected fillers to possess good low temperature mechanical properties and still provide suitable charring and ablative insulation performance at low temperatures (-65.degree. F.). A typical insulation within the scope of the present invention includes a polyamide-ether thermoplastic elastomeric polymer resin, an inorganic phosphorus containing compound, such as ammonium polyphosphate, present in the insulation from about 5 to about 60 phr, and a polyhydric alcohol present, such as pentaerythritol, in the insulation from about 1 to about 30 phr. The insulation compositions within the scope of the present invention optionally include silicone resin present in the insulation in range from about 0 to 15 phr. Chopped fiber filler may also be present in the insulation in range from about 0 to 100 phr.

Abstract: There are disclosed a vinyl resin composition which comprises a resin composition comprising a vinyl polymer, a polyamideimide elastomer obtained by reacting a mixture of caprolactam, an aromatic polycarboxylic acid and a specified polyoxyethylene glycol, with 0-0.5 mole of a diamine, etc., per 1 mole of glycol contained in said mixture, the glycol component being present in a proportion of 85-30% by weight in said elastomer and the relative viscosity of the elastomer being at least 1.5 (at 30.degree. C.), and an electrolyte added as desired, and articles molded from the composition.

Abstract: Polyphosphoryl chlorides are used in polyurethane-forming foundry binder systems to extend the bench life of foundry mixes prepared by mixing the binder systems with sand. The foundry mixes are particularly useful for preparing molds and cores used for making metal castings.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic polyester with reduced flammability obtained by:(a) condensating an aromatic dicarboxylic acid and an alkylene glycol in a mole ratio of from 1:1.1-1.5 at a temperature of from 180.degree. to 240.degree. C. in the presence of a catalyst;(b) adding a polyalkylene glycol phosphate ester;(c) polycondensating at a temperature of from 265.degree. to 280.degree. C. under a pressure decreasing from 760 torr to less than 2 torr until an intrinsic viscosity of about 0.5 to about 0.7 is reached.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of fillers and/or pigments contain a dispersant combination of the following composition:A) 40 to 95 by weight of a water-soluble polymer,B) 0 to 60 by weight of a non-ionic alkylene oxide adduct having an average molecular weight of 200 to 100,000,C) 0 to 60% by weight of compounds of the formulae (I), (II) and/or (III) ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents an optionally substituted aliphatic, aromatic or araliphatic radical having 1 to 50 C atoms,z in each case independently of one another represents an integer from 1 to 10 andx represents hydrogen, a monovalent metal ion or an optionally substituted ammonium ion andD) 0 to 60% by weight of a compound of the formula (IV) ##STR2## in which Q represents hydrogen, ##STR3## in which Y in each case independently of one another represents hydrogen, a monovalent metal ion or an optionally substituted ammonium ion,R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention provides resin compositions containing thermoplastic resins. Thermoplastic resins employable for the compositions are polyolefin resins, polyester resins, polystyrene resins, polyamide resins and polyphenylene ether resins. The present invention can be particularly effected by using polyamide, particularly, specific aromatic polyamides.In the present invention, the resin compositions can be improved in various chemical and physical properties such as flame-retardance, moldability, color tone, heat stability, mechanical strength by the use of other resin component and stabilizers such as halogenated organic compounds, modified polyolefins, antimony compounds, phosphorus-containing compounds, amine- or phosphorus-type stabilizers.

Abstract: This invention provides a mold release composition copmrising (1) a compound or a polymer having at least one of perfluoroalkyl groups having 4 to 20 carbon atoms and perfluoroalkenyl groups having 4 to 20 carbon atoms, and (2) a ladder polymer of organosilsesquioxane.

Abstract: A process for enhancing the compatibility of polyester and polyamide in blends by adding thereto an effective amount of an aryl phosphoryl azide compound as for example diphenyl phosphoryl azide, and thereafter heating the composition until the desired enhancement in compatibility is obtained as evidenced by a lower of the individual melting points of the polyester and polyamide in the blend.

Abstract: A vulcanizable rubber composition comprising (1) 100 parts by weight of a polymer composition comprising(I) a vinylidene fluoride resin,(II) at least one rubber selected from the group consisting of acrylic rubbers, .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer rubbers and hydrides of .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer rubbers, said acrylic rubber consisting of (A) 30 to 99.9% by weight of an alkyl acrylate and/or an alkoxy-substituted alkyl acrylate, (B) 0.1 to 10% by weight of a crosslinkable monomer and (C) 0 to 70% by weight of another ethylenically unsaturated compound copolymerizable with (A) and (B) (the sum of (A), (B) and (C) is 100% by weight) and said .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer rubber consisting of (D) 10 to 60% by weight of an .alpha.,.beta.

Abstract: A polyester, wherein pendent phosphorus atoms are bound to the main chain of the polyester, having an excellent flame resistance and a high intrinsic viscosity can be stably produced without deteriorating the properties of said polyester by preliminarily copolymerizing a polyester with a specific unsaturated compound and then reacting the unsaturated bond thus-formed with a specific phosphorus compound having a P-H bond.

Abstract: Improved polyamide molding compositions are characterized in that(a) the polyamide essentially contains the polycondensation product of adipic acid, terephthalic acid and hexamethylenediamine,(b) the molding compositions are reinforced with glass fibers and(c) a mixture of copper-, halogen- and phosphorus-containing compounds is present as stabilizer.

Abstract: A process for enhancing the fabrication of thermoplastic polymers entailing the addition of from 0.01 to 1 part, per hundred parts of thermoplastic polymer, of a processing aid, said processing aid comprising a processing additive, such as a silicon or a polyol, and a processing adjuvant, such as a phosphate.

Abstract: A process for decreasing the melt index and increasing the melt viscosity and melt elasticity of polyamide by adding thereto an effective amount of an aryl phosphoryl azide compound as for example diphenyl phosphoryl azide, and thereafter heating the composition until the desired changes in melt index, melt viscosity and melt elasticity are attained.

Abstract: A vulcanizable rubber composition comprising (1) 100 parts by weight of a polymer composition comprising(I) a vinylidene fluoride resin,(II) at least one rubber selected from the group consisting of acrylic rubbers, .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer rubbers and hydrides of .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer rubbers, said acrylic rubber consisting of (A) 30 to 99.9% by weight of an alkyl acrylate and/or an alkoxy-substituted alkyl acrylate, (B) 0.1 to 10% by weight of a crosslinkable monomer and (C) 0 to 70% by weight of another ethylenically unsaturated compound copolymerizable with (A) and (B) (the sum of (A), (B) and (C) is 100% by weight) and said .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer rubber consisting of (D) 10 to 60% by weight of an .alpha.,.beta.

Abstract: 1,3,2-oxazaphospholidine derivatives of the formula ##STR1## are effective in stabilizing organic materials against oxidative, thermal and actinic degradation, said derivatives being particularly effective as color improvers and process stabilizers in organic materials containing phenolic antioxidants.

Abstract: The invention relates to an admixture to be used in preparing a fresh concrete with enhanced flowability and air-entraining property.

Abstract: Various substituted aminoxy alkylamine derivatives are effective in stabilizing organic materials against oxidative, thermal and actinic degradation, said derivatives being particularly effective as color improvers and process stabilizers in organic materials containing phenolic antioxidants and/or metal salts of fatty acids and/or hindered amine light stabilizers and/or organic phosphorus compounds; and certain of said derivatives as new compounds.

Abstract: Included are halogenated phosphate-phosphites and their acid halides and acids. The halogenated phosphate-phosphites can be prepared by a process comprising serially contacting(A) a phosphorus trihalide with a triol;(B) a halogenating agent; and(C) an oxirane or an alcohol,under conditions sufficient to prepare the halogenated phosphate-phosphite. Steps (A) and (B) can prepare their acid halides. Use of water in step (C) can prepare their acids. For example, 3-((bis(2-chloroethoxy)phosphino)oxy)(2-bromomethyl-2-methylpropyl, 2-bromoethyl, 2-chloroethyl)-phosphorate can be prepared from 2-methyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol; phosphorus trichloride; bromine; and ethylene oxide.Also included is use of the compounds as a hydraulic fluid or flame retardant. For example, polyurethanes can be rendered less flammable with the halogenated phosphate-phosphite flame retardant.

Abstract: A composition of matter including a polymer sensitized to the heating effects of microwave energy which comprises said polymer and a microwave sensitizing amount of a particulate, layered compound comprising a tetravalent atom and a pentavalent atom, selected from the group consisting of elements of Group V of the Periodic Table of the Elements, and having an atomic weight of greater than 30, dispersed throughout said polymer.

Abstract: A method for improving a production characteristic of flame-retardant polyurethanes. The characteristic may be selected from the group consisting of(1) processability;(2) scorch;(3) odor; and(4) flame-retardant efficiency.The method comprises incorporation into a polyurethane an amount effective to reduce combustibility of a haloether phosphorate flame-retardant under conditions sufficient to improve said characteristic. Also, the flame-retardant polyurethane composition such as prepared by said method. Preferably, the polyurethane is a foam, especially a flexible foam and most especially flexible slabstock foam.

Abstract: A binder containing a phenolic resin, a polyisocyanate, and an organohalophosphate and use thereof.

Abstract: A process for increasing the viscosity of a hydrocarbon liquid having a viscosity of at least about 10 cP which includes the steps of:(a) forming a first solution of an organic hydrocarbon liquid and a hydrolyzed Ziegler-Natta ester containing copolymer of an alpha-olefin and a vinyl alkylenecarboxylic acid having an acid content of from about 0.01 to 10 mole percent and a molecular weight of about 100,000 to about 10,000,000, wherein said copolymer of said alpha-olefin and said vinyl alkylenecarboxylic acid has the formula: ##STR1## wherein Z is a mixture of H and an alkyl group having about 1 to about 25 carbon atoms, wherein H comprises about 55 to about 99 mole % of Z, R.sub.1 is an alkyl group having about 1 to about 25 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 is an alkylene group having about 1 to about 17 carbon atoms, x is about 99.99 to about 95.0 mole %, more preferably about 99.95 to about 97.0 and most preferably about 99.90 to about 98.

Abstract: A composition and method for inhibiting ferrous metal corrosion in aqueous systems consisting essentially of (A) a copolymer of styrene sulfonic acid and maleic anhydride or maleic acid, and (B), water-soluble salts of said copolymer; and (C) a blend of two phosphonates consisting of (1) 2-phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid and (2) one member of the group consisting of (a) aminotrimethylene phosphonic acid and (b) hydroxy ethylidene diphosphonic acid. A preferred dosage, based on the active ingredient, is 7.5 ppm of styrene sulfonic acid/maleic anhydride copolymer and 6.0 ppm of phosphonate (1) and either 3.5 ppm of phosphonate (2a) of 4.2 ppm of phosphonate (2b). This relationship can be maintained during a total dosage of 0.01 to 500 ppm.

Abstract: An additive combination for improving the cold flow properties of distillate fuels comprises a combination of:(A) a distillate flow improver which is an ethylene containing polymer, preferably a copolymer of ethylene with unsaturated esters, e.g. vinyl acetate;(B) a hydrocarbon polymer of C.sub.2 to C.sub.30 olefin of number average molecular weight of 10.sup.3 to 10.sup.6 or derivatized version thereof, for example copolymers of ethylene and propylene, or polyisobutylene, which are used as lubricating oil V.I. improvers; and(C) a polar oil soluble compound which includes amides, salts, carboxylates, sulfonates, sulfates, phosphates, phenates and borates, having hydrocarbon solubilizing groups, for example salts and amides of polycarboxylic acid such as phthalic anhydride reacted with hydrogenated secondary tallow amine.

Abstract: Flame retardant admixtures of triaryl phosphates and a resin as well as a process for preparation are described. The triaryl phosphate mixture includes at least one phosphate where 1 or 2 of the 3 aryl groups are mesityl and the remaining group or groups are independently selected from among phenyl and xylyl. The triaryl phosphate mixture provides better flame retardancy per unit weight of phosphorous than, for instance, triphenyl phosphate alone or trimesityl phosphate alone.

Abstract: Novel phosphoramidates of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R, R' and R" represent certain specified substituent groups, are useful as stabilizing agents for organic materials, such as natural and synthetic rubbers and lubricating oils. The combined use of these compounds with certain sulfur-containing compounds shows a surprising synergistic effect.

Abstract: Blends of hydrocarbon polyolefin, reinforcing fiber, acid copolymer of .alpha.-olefin and .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and wetting agent are provided wherein the acid copolymer has from 0 to about 90 percent of the acid groups ionized by neutralization with metal ions. Such blends have excellent Izod impact values and fast molding cycles and as such are particularly suitable as molding resins.

Abstract: The process for the stabilization of polycondensation catalysts and the stabilization composition used in such process for producing polyesters and copolyesters by the polycondensation of dicarboxylic acid and an aliphatic glycol using certain metal-containing polycondensation catalysts in conjunction with a stabilization composition formed as the reaction product of phosphoric acid, meta-phosphoric acid, superphosphoric acid or mixtures thereof and an aliphatic epoxide having between 2 and about 10 carbon atoms.