Abstract: Disclosed are new compositions consisting of polyphosphonates and specific additive compositions that exhibit superior resistance to degradation due to exposure to air, high temperature and air, moisture or combinations thereof. Also disclosed are polymer mixtures or blends comprising these polyphosphonates/additive compositions and commodity and engineering plastics and articles produced therefrom. Further disclosed are articles of manufacture produced from these materials, such as fibers, films, coated substrates, moldings, foams, fiber-reinforced articles, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: Polyester compositions, especially polyethylene terephthalate homopolymer and copolymers, are disclosed containing titanium catalysts and catalyst deactivator added late in the manufacturing processing having reduced acetaldehyde generation rates. The polyester compositions are low in free acetaldehyde, making them suitable for fabrication into beverage containers for relatively tasteless beverages such as bottle water. Furthermore, the polyesters are polymerized to a high inherent viscosity in reduced processing time, without the necessity of further polymerization in the solid state, and in the absence of acetaldehyde scavengers leading to polyester polymers having reduced color.

Abstract: An injection molded article, such as a washing machine top, exhibiting an improved balance of heat resistance, ductility, and absence of molding-related defects is formed from a poly(arylene ether)-block copolymer composition. The composition includes specific amounts of a poly(arylene ether) having particular molecular weight characteristics, a hydrogenated block copolymer, and an organophosphate ester flame retardant.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for the preparation of a mixture of styrenated p-cresol species that is liquid at room temperature and has a viscosity of less than 40,000 cps at 25° C., wherein said process affords 2,6-distyrenated p-cresol assaying at 70% minimum by GC area percent, comprising reacting styrene with p-cresol at a molar ratio of 1.85 to 2.1:1, respectively, in the presence of an acid catalyst at elevated temperature, wherein said mixture comprises monostyrenated-p-cresol, distyrenated-p-cresol, and tristyrenated-p-cresol and exhibits an acid number of less than 0.1 mg KOH/gram.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a polymer composition composed of a functional liquid compound and a polymer, in which the functional liquid compound is phase-separated from but dispersed in the polymer, and a molded product of the polymer composition at lower prices.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition: 51-90 wt % of a polyester, 10-49 wt % of an ABS impact modifier; 0 to 20 wt % of a multifunctional epoxy compound; 0-40 wt % of a filler; 0-2 wt % of a fibrillated fluoropolymer; and from more than 0 to 5 wt % of a stabilizer composition. An article blow molded or injection molded from the composition has a multi-axial impact total energy from 40-100 Joules at ?30° C.; a ductility of more than 90%, a permeability of more than 0 to less than or equal to 1.5 g/m2-day, measured after exposure Fuel C vapor for 20 weeks at 40° C.; an MVR of 1-20 cc/10 min; a flexural modulus of greater than 1300 MPa; and retains at least 75% of its initial tensile elongation at break after exposure to Fuel E85 for 28 days at 70° C.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a thermoplastic elastomer resin composition and a connector, which can be processed by mold forming and are excellent in the recycling property. The present invention provides a thermoplastic elastomer resin composition including 100 parts by weight of a base resin containing from 60 to 80 wt % of an acid-modified styrene-based elastomer and from 40 to 20 wt % of a syndiotactic polystyrene, and from 0 to 20 parts by weight of a hydrogenated dicyclopentadiene; and a connector using the composition.

Abstract: The invention provides a bio-based material composition and an optical device employing the same. The composition can be a petroleum resin-free composition, including a polylactic acid resin, a filler, and a light diffusion agent. Further, the composition can be a composition with petroleum resin, including a polylactic acid resin, a petroleum resin, a light diffusion agent, and an antioxidant.

Abstract: Coating compositions are disclosed that include corrosion resisting particles such that the coating composition can exhibit corrosion resistance properties. Also disclosed are substrates at least partially coated with a coating deposited from such a composition and multi-component composite coatings, wherein at least one coating later is deposited from such a coating composition. Methods and apparatus for making ultrafine solid particles are also disclosed.

Abstract: A non-stick coating composition comprising a waterborne phenoxy resin, a crosslinker, a silicone compound, and a Fluoropolymer. An article, such as aluminum, may be coated with the composition. The composition may be multi-layers, but only the layers other than the first layer includes the silicone compound. The invention includes the method for applying the coating or coatings.

Abstract: The invention relates to two-component coating systems comprising as component (a) one or more polyisocyanates, as component (b) one or more oligomeric and/or polymeric compounds that are reactive with component (a), and as component (c) one or more phosphonates selected from the group of phosphonic diesters and diphosphonic diesters, where (i) component (b) comprises all oligomeric and/or polymeric compounds that are present in the two-component coating system and are reactive with component (a) and (ii) component (b) contains not more than 15% by weight, based on the total weight of component (b), of oligomeric and/or polymeric compounds which carry isocyanate-reactive amino groups. Additionally provided by the invention are a process for preparing the two-component coating systems, and the use of these coating systems as a clearcoat, more particularly for multicoat automobile finishing.

Abstract: The present invention provides curable compositions comprising non-Sn organo-metal catalysts that accelerate the condensation curing of moisture curable silicones/non-silicones. In particular, the present invention provides Mn(III) complexes that are particularly suitable as replacements for organotin for sealant and RTV formulations. The Mn(III) complexes are comparable or superior to organotin such as DBTDL, superior to Mn(II) compounds, and exhibit certain behavior in the presence of components that allow for tuning or adjusting the cure characteristics of the present compositions and provide good adhesion and storage stability.

Abstract: The present teachings provide a fuser member. The fuser member includes a substrate layer comprising a polyimide polymer and a phosphate ester.

Abstract: A high wear-resistant nylon composite material for rollers of an airport freight vehicle and a preparation method thereof are disclosed. The composite material includes the following materials as the main components, 60-80 wt % of nylon 6 or nylon 66 or a mixture of nylon 6 and nylon 66, 5-13 wt % of glass beads, 6-14 wt % of glass fiber powder, 5-7 wt % of lubricating anti-wear agent. The composite material further includes the following materials as the auxiliary materials, 3-5 wt % of graft type toughening modifying agent, 0.3-1 wt % of antioxidant, 0.2-0.3 wt % of lubricating dispersant and 0.2-0.5 wt % of nucleating agent. The composite has characteristics such as high wear resistance, high heat resistance, relatively high toughness and skid resistance.

Abstract: The invention describes a process for the manufacture of a filled rubber compound with improved processability which comprises mixing in one-step a) a rubber, b) a white reinforcing filler, and c) a coupling agent of the Formula (I), wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, or an oligomeric hydrolysis product of the compound of the Formula (I).

Abstract: An oligomeric phosphate or mixture of oligomeric phosphates having the general formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 each independently is aryl or alkaryl and n has an average value of from about 1.0 to about 2.0 and resin compositions containing the same.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method of incorporating deagglomerated barium sulphate having an average primary particle size of less than 0.5 ?m and coated with a dispersant into plastics or precursors of plastics, for example into polyols. The deagglomerated barium sulphate is dispersed in an organic solvent, the dispersion is incorporated into the plastic or the precursor of the plastic, and the solvent is evaporated off.

Abstract: Disclosed are a polycarbonate resin composition obtained by blending a specific amount of an acrylic resin (B) having a specific viscosity average molecular weight or a specific amount of a polyorganosiloxane into a polycarbonate resin containing a polycarbonate copolymer (A) having repeating structural units represented by the general formulae (I) and (II) below and an optical molded body using the resin composition such as a light guide member. The polycarbonate resin composition enables to obtain a molded body having good light conductivity and being free from yellowing due to thermal deterioration, even when it is molded into a large-sized light guide member or light guide plate.

Abstract: The flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition according to the present invention comprises (A) about 45 to 95 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin; (B) about 1 to 50 parts by weight of a rubber modified vinyl graft copolymer; (C) about 0 to 50 parts by weight of a vinyl copolymer; (D) about 1 to 30 parts by weight of a mixture of oligomeric phosphoric acid ester compounds consisting of (d1) about 5 to 99% by weight of an oligomeric phosphoric acid ester compound derived from bisphenol-A and (d2) about 1 to 95% by weight of an oligomeric phosphoric acid ester compound derived from resorcinol, per 100 parts by weight of the sum of (A), (B) and (C); and (E) about 0.05˜5 parts by weight of a fluorinated polyolefin resin, per 100 parts by weight of the sum of (A), (B) and (C).

Abstract: Disclosed is a transparent/translucent molding composition and process for making prepared from an impact modifier and a resin blend of polycarbonate and a cycloaliphatic polyester having a matching index of refraction.

Abstract: A composition comprising a clear thermoplastic blend comprising: (a) a polycarbonate component; and (b) a polyester component comprising (i) a polyester based substantially on 1,4 cyclohexane dimethanol and terephthalic acid monomer units, (ii) copolymers polyester based substantially on 1,4 cyclohexane dimethanol and terephthalic acid monomer units and modified with up to 25 mol % of copolymerizable acid and/or diol monomers, and (iii) combinations thereof. The polycarbonate component and the polyester component are present in sufficient proportions to form a molding composition capable of being molded into an article that exhibits transparency and structural integrity after the article is exposed to a caustic aqueous environment for at least 70 hours. The invention also relates to articles made from the composition, methods for making the compositions, and methods for using articles.

Abstract: Disclosed are polymer blends comprising a mixture of (A) at least one polyester prepared by the reaction of at least one diol with at least one dicarboxylic acid or dialkyl ester thereof in the presence of a metallic catalyst; (B) at least one phosphite ester compound; and (C) at least one hindered amine light stabilizer. The polymer blends exhibit improved color, especially when used as a component of a polyester/polycarbonate blend.

Abstract: The present invention provides curable poly(acrylate) compositions, cured reaction products of which demonstrate improved resistance to shrinkage when exposed to hydrocarbon fluids, such as transmission fluids and oil-and fuel-based fluids.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cationic photocurable composition comprising at least one cationically polymerizable compound, at least one onium salt photoinitiator, at least a moisture scavenger, and at least a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of sterically hindered nitroxyl stabilizers, sterically hindered phenolic antioxidants, organic phosphorous stabilizers and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ethylenebis(hydroxyalkylphosphinic acid) and salts thereof. The acid has the general formula: A-P(O)(OX)—CR1R2—CR3R4—P(O)(OX)-A. Variable A is CR5R6—OH. Variables R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are the same or different, and denote independently from each other H, C1-C20 alkyl, C6-C20 aryl, or C6-C20 aralkyl, so long as at least one of R1 and R2 is H and at least one of R3 and R4 is H. Variable X denotes H, an alkali metal, an element of main or transition group 2, an element of main or transition group 3, an element of main or transition group 4, an element of main or transition group 5, an element of transition group 6, an element of transition group 7, an element of transition group 8 and/or a nitrogen base. Also disclosed are a method for producing same and the use thereof.

Abstract: A stabilizer composition for halogenated polymers comprising at least one zinc salt of a carboxylic acid and/or of a ?-diketone, comprising a metal salt of the carboxylic acid selected from the group of the following metals: Li, Na, K, Mg, Ca, Al and Zn; a metal salt of the ?-diketone selected from the group of the following metals: Li, Na, K, Mg, Ca, Al and Zn; and an amino alcohol derivative.

Abstract: This invention relates a cellulose solution comprising cellulose and at least one tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate and processes to produce the cellulose solution. Another aspect of this invention relates to shaped articles prepared from a cellulose solution comprising cellulose and at least one tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate. Another embodiment of this invention relates to compositions comprising derivatives of cellulose prepared from a cellulose solution comprising at least one tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate. Another embodiment of this invention relates to compositions comprising regioselectively substituted cellulose esters prepared from a cellulose solution comprising cellulose and at least one tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate. In another embodiment of the invention, the cellulose esters of the present invention are used as protective and compensation films for liquid crystalline displays.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous floor coating composition, comprising water, at least one polymer film forming agent, and a plasticizing agent, wherein at least a portion of the plasticizing agent is a synergistic combination of tributoxyethyl phosphate and a benzoate ester blend. Such compositions have reduced phosphorus content, yet retain the leveling and gloss of tributoxyethyl phosphate plasticizers and also exhibit improved soil resistance.

Abstract: The use of oxidizable phosphorus or phosphorous stabilizers, such as the phosphites, to reduce the color formation of the ionomeric polyester compositions is disclosed.

Abstract: Hydrolytically stable phosphites as secondary antioxidants for polymer resins comprising a phosphite and an amine compound. The phosphite may be a liquid phosphite composition. The amine compound may have the structure of formula I: wherein x is 1, 2 or 3; R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, and straight or branched C1-C6 alkyl, and R2 is selected from the group consisting of straight or branched C1-C30 alkyl.

Abstract: 4,4?-Biphenol polysulfone composition comprising: as main ingredient, at least one polysulfone comprising more than 50 mol. % of recurring units formed by reacting 4,4?-biphenol with at least one sulfone monomer SM1 (Bo1 PSU), more than 0.01% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of at least one phosphorus-containing compound chosen from organic phosphites and organic phosphonites, and at least one polysulfone comprising more than 50 mol. % of recurring units formed by reacting bisphenol A with at least one sulfone monomer SM2 (Bo1 A PSU). 4,4?-Biphenol polysulfone composition containing at least 60% by weight, based on the total weight of the 4,4?-biphenol polysulfone composition, of at least one Bo1 PSU, said composition having a melt viscosity ratio at 410° C. and at a shear rate of 50 s?1 (VR40) of below 1.20. Process which is especially well-suited to prepare the above compositions. Articles made from the above compositions or prepared by the above process.

Abstract: A white heat-curable silicone/epoxy hybrid resin composition is provided comprising (A) a heat-curable silicone resin, (B) a triazine derived epoxy resin composition, (C) a white pigment, (D) an inorganic filler, and (E) an antioxidant. Antioxidant (E) is a phosphite compound having formula: P(OR1)(OR2)2 wherein R1 and R2 are organic groups of at least 6 carbon atoms. Components (A) and (B) are present in a weight ratio of from 5:95 to 95:5. The composition effectively cures into a product maintaining heat resistance, light resistance and improved strength over a long term.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyarylene sulfide resin composition, which comprises polyarylene sulfide (A) and polyamide (B) as essential components, and further includes an organic phosphorus compound (C), which is selected from the group consisting of an aromatic phosphite compound and an aromatic phosphonate compound, and an inorganic phosphorus compound (D), which is selected from the group consisting from a metal salt of phosphorous acid and a metal salt of hypophosphoric acid as essential components, in addition to the polyarylene sulfide (A) and the polyamide (B); a manufacturing method thereof; and a surface mount electronic component. The polyarylene sulfide resin composition has excellent heat resistance, does not decrease mechanical properties such as bending strength even if heating treatment is performed under the high temperature condition by passing through a reflow furnace, and has excellent flame retardance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aromatic branched polycarbonate, produced via melt transesterification of a bisphenol with a diaryl carbonate in the presence of a branching agent, wherein the aromatic branched polycarbonate comprises branching point structures and structures of formula (D) wherein X is a single bond, C1- to C6-alkylene, C2- to C5-alkylidene or C5- to C6-cycloalkylidene, optionally substituted by C1- to C6-alkyl; wherein the amount of D in the aromatic branched polycarbonate is in the range of from 5 to 450 mg per kg of the aromatic branched polycarbonate; and wherein the ratio of the total branching point structures to the total structures of the formula D in the aromatic branched polycarbonate is in the range of from 8 to 200.

Abstract: Provided is a polycarbonate resin composition having high rigidity, high flowability, high heat resistance, and excellent flame retardancy and molded articles with good appearance using the polycarbonate resin composition. The polycarbonate resin composition comprises 4 to 50 parts by mass of a nonmetallic inorganic filler (B) and 0.01 to 1 part by mass of a phosphate compound (C) relative to 100 parts by mass of a resin mixture (A) which is composed of 60 to 97% by mass of an aromatic polycarbonate resin (a-1) and 40 to 3% by mass of a fatty acid polyester (a-2).

Abstract: The present invention provides an inkjet ink composition, which is excellent in dispersion stability, discharge reliability and suppression of lowering of liquid repellency of the inkjet head member, and which includes a pigment, a polymer compound, a water soluble organic solvent, a silicon compound and water, the polymer compound including a structural unit represented by Formula (1), a structural unit represented by Formula (2), and a structural unit represented by Formula (3); the water soluble organic solvent being a diol compound including a repetition structure formed from oxyalkylene groups having 2 or 3 carbon atoms; and the silicon compound being selected from the group consisting of colloidal silica and water-soluble alkali metal salts of silicic acid: wherein R1 to R3 each independently represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R4 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and n is 1 to 20.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a halogen-free or substantially halogen-free flame-retardant composition comprising a blend of (i) at least one of each highly charring polymer (ii) at least one low volatility phosphate ester, and (iii) at least one compound which splits off a high volatility phosphorus-containing fragment. The invention also relates to a flame retarded thermoplastic composition wherein the flame retardant composition is blended with at least one thermoplastic resin (iv), preferable a polystyrene resin. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing a flame retardant composition and a thermoplastic composition containing the same.

Abstract: Curable coating composition suitable for use on composite substrates such as plastic composites, cementitious composites, ceramic composites, and engineered wood, or on plastic materials. The curable coating composition comprises a multifunctional oligomer, a monomer selected from the group consisting of monofunctional monomers, difunctional monomers and mixtures thereof, a photoinitiator, a polyester resin and a polycarboxylic acid. Also disclosed is a method of coating the substrates with the curable coating composition and a coated substrate wherein the cured coating resides on the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A molded fibrous basic magnesium sulfate filler-containing olefin polymer composition product is produced by a process comprising the steps of preparing a fibrous basic magnesium sulfate tiller-containing master batch composition which comprises an olefin polymer, a fibrous basic magnesium sulfate filler, an elastomer, a specific lubricant and a specific filler-surface treating agent; mixing the master batch composition and a propylene polymer-containing diluent resin; kneading the resulting mixture in a molten state; and molding the molten mixture to give the molded product.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for additivating polymer resins with antioxidants and antiUV stabilsers. It is particularly suitable for resins used rotomoulding applications.

Abstract: The object of the present invention to provide a solar cell sealing film comprising chiefly ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, organic peroxides for giving crosslinked structure, which suppresses occurrence of blister without reduction of crosslink rate, even if the film contains silane-coupling agents for improving adhesive strength. The solar cell sealing film comprising ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, an organic peroxide, a silane-coupling agent, and a phosphite compound represented by formula (I): P(OR1)3(I) wherein, R1 is a branched-chain aliphatic alkyl group having 8 to 14 carbon atoms, and three R1s are the same as or different from each other.

Abstract: A two-component solvent-free polyurethane laminating adhesive for flexible packaging, including a First Component and a Second Component is provided. The First Component, which acts as a resin, includes a first vegetable oil based Polyol A in an amount from 20 to 40 weight percent, a second vegetable oil based Polyol B in an amount from 0.5 to 5 weight percent, and a Polyisocyanate C in an amount from 60 to 74 weight percent. The Second Component, which acts as a hardener, includes a first vegetable oil based Polyol A in an amount from 87 to 99 weight percent, and a Polyol E in an amount from 0.5 to 5 weight percent. The first vegetable oil based Polyol A is preferably a hydroxylated castor oil, and the second vegetable oil based Polyol B is preferably hydroxylated linseed oil.

Abstract: The invention is directed to various alkylaryl phosphite compositions that ideally are suitable for use as secondary antioxidants in polymers. In one aspect, the phosphite composition comprises a tris(dialkylaryl)phosphite in an amount from 20 to 93 weight percent; and at least one of: a bis(dialkylaryl)monoalkylaryl phosphite; a bis(monoalkylaryl)dialkylaryl phosphite; and a tris(monoalkylaryl)phosphite. The inventive phosphite composition is a solid at ambient conditions. The invention also relates to alkylate compositions and processes for forming such alkylate compositions and such phosphite compositions.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a polycarbonate resin composition which has a high content of biogenic matter and is excellent in heat resistance, heat stability, moldability, hue and transparency. The present invention relates to a resin composition including 0.0005 to 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to an accelerator solution comprising a complexing agent selected from the group consisting of complexing agents having a nitrogen atom and a hydroxyl group and bipyridine, a salt of a metal selected from the group consisting of transition metal, magnesium, and lithium, and optionally a solvent, wherein when the complexing agent has a nitrogen atom and a hydroxyl group, the amount of complexing agent in the accelerator solution is at least 5 wt %, based on the total weight of the accelerator solution, the amount of solvent is less than 50 wt %, and the amount of diethylene glycol as solvent is less than 25 wt %, based on the total weight of the accelerator solution.

Abstract: A method for producing a resin composition, including the steps of melt-kneading a raw material A containing a polylactic acid resin, a crystal nucleating agent, and a plasticizer containing an ester compound formed between a polycarboxylic acid having a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms and a mono-alcohol having a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, to prepare a polylactic acid-containing melt-kneaded mixture having a relative crystallinity of 70% or more (step A); and further melt-kneading the polylactic acid-containing melt-kneaded mixture obtained by the step A and a raw material B containing a polypropylene resin and a compatibilizing agent (step B). The resin composition obtainable by the method of the present invention can be suitably used in various industrial applications, such as daily sundries, household electric appliance parts, and automobile parts.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive pressure-sensitive adhesive which contains at least a thermoplastic resin and a thermofusible material, wherein the thermoplastic resin has a glass transition temperature of ?70° C. to ?30° C., and the thermofusible material comprises triphenylphosphine, and at least any one of tris(2,4-di-t-butylphenyl)phosphite and tetrakis[3-(3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate]methane, or a heat-sensitive pressure-sensitive adhesive which contains at least a thermoplastic resin, a thermofusible material and a non-thermofusible material, wherein the thermofusible material contains triphenylphosphine.

Abstract: A soft, pelletizable poly(vinyl chloride) plastisol having a Shore A hardness of less than about 70 is disclosed. The plasticizers employed in the plastisol can be petroleum-based plasticizers or bioplasticizers or both. A method of gelation, fusion, and controlled cooling in an agitating chamber permits a conventional liquid plastisol to be transformed into the pelletizable plastisol strand. If a pelletizer is used after cooling into strands or other shapes, then pelletized plastisol results. The formulation of liquid plastisol for hardness is unaffected by the transformation. The solidified plastisol can be stored for later extrusion or molding into a final plastic article shape.

Abstract: The invention relates to ductile two-component moulding parts which are resistant to stress cracking and warping under the influence of chemicals, i.e. dimensionally stable two-component moulding parts.

Abstract: Disclosed are an aqueous adhesive composition for dry lamination and a laminate fabricated using the same. More particularly, the disclosed aqueous adhesive composition for dry lamination includes an aqueous resin dispersion A and a water-dispersible isocyanate B, wherein the aqueous resin dispersion A is prepared using the following ingredients (a) to (d), that is, an unsaturated monomer having a hydroxyl group (b), C1-C4 alkyl acrylic and/or methacrylic ester (c) and an additional unsaturated monomer (d) co-polymerizable with the unsaturated monomer (a), in the presence of an emulsifier having a phosphate group (a). The aqueous adhesive composition for dry lamination as described above exhibits excellent adhesion when used in laminate adhesion between at least two different plastic films, a plastic film and an aluminum foil or a metal welding film, etc., while having superior hydrothermal resistance sufficient for a resulting laminate to endure hot water conditions.