Abstract: A flame retardant composition is provided which contains at least one phosphate ester containing at least one acidic substance resulting from the process of its manufacture, at least one acidity-reducing hydrotalcite and, optionally, at least one acidity-reducing oxetane. The flame retardant composition is especially useful for addition to resins that are susceptible to hydrolytic degradation such as polyesters and polycarbonates, and to resin blends (alloys) containing one or more of such resins, e.g., a blend of polycarbonate and acrylonitrile butadiene-styrene terpolymer.

Abstract: The use for yarn coating, for the manufacture of sun canopies, of a flame-retardant plastisol including a chlorinated polymer material free of lead including at least: from 15 to 60% of a chlorinated polymer material, from 10 to 30% of a non polymer plasticizer free of orthophtalate, a flame-retardant filler free of antimony comprising of 2 to 15% metal hydrate and/or 5 to 30% of zinc salt, the percentages being calculated with respect to the total weight of the plastisol. The flame-retardant plastisol including a chlorinated polymer material free of lead including at least: from 15 to 60% of a chlorinated polymer material, from 10 to 30% of a polymer plasticizer free of orthophtalate, a flame-retardant filler free of antimony comprising of 2 to 15% metal hydrate and/or 5 to 30% of zinc salt, the percentages being calculated with respect to the total weight of the plastisol.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions that enable excellent hardness in coating applications, the compositions containing one or more copolymer having as copolymerized units one or more acrylic monomer with a phosphorus acid-functional group, a polymeric side chain containing multi-acid functional groups, a salt thereof, or a combination thereof, one or more polyurethane dispersion made from a high molecular weight polyol, and one or more coalescent having a normal boiling point of 190° C. or higher. The compositions may be ambient curable.

Abstract: A composition containing a polycarbonate, a polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer, an impact modifier, and a polyetherimide, wherein the polycarbonate comprises greater than or equal to about 50% by weight of the combined weights of the polycarbonate, polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer, impact modifier and polyetherimide and wherein a 3.2 millimeter thick, 7.6 centimeter square sample of the composition produces a smoke density (Ds) of less than 275 after a 4-minute burn, measured according to ASTME 662-03. In one embodiment, a composition may contain about 60 to about 85 wt. % polycarbonate, about 8 to about 20 wt. % polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer, about 0.5 to about 20 wt. % impact modifier, and about 1 to about 10 wt. % polyetherimide.

Abstract: The present invention provides an antistatic composition including: a polymer (A) containing a monomer unit represented by the following general formula (1): where R1 represents a hydrocarbon group having a benzene ring, A represents a methyl group or an ethyl group, and a plurality of A's may be the same or different from each other, m and n, each of which is an average polymerization degree of an oxyalkylene group, each represent a numeral of 1 or more, and p represents a numeral of 2 or more; and a low-molecular-weight anionic compound (B).

Abstract: A biodegradable resin composition is provided, which is highly transparent with little agglomeration. The biodegradable resin composition comprises a biodegradable polyester resin, a phyllosilicate, and at least one of a polyether phosphate compound, a polar wax and jojoba oil.

Abstract: A method of controlling a moisture resistance of polyglycolic acid resin, by controlling a total carboxyl group-source concentration including a contribution of residual glycolide. As a result, a moisture resistance governing the change of strength with time of the polyglycolic acid resin is controlled at a good accuracy.

Abstract: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compositions including PVC; fibrous material; and a primary plasticizer component including a low extractable plasticizer are disclosed. The compositions can be useful in the production of flooring products that exhibit improved plasticizer hydrocarbon extraction resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonate compositions comprising: A) an aromatic polycarbonate and/or aromatic polyester carbonate; B) a graft polymer obtainable by co-precipitation of a mixture of at least two graft polymer dispersions B.1 and B.2, wherein the production of the graft polymer component B.1 takes place using at least one redox system as initiator and wherein the production of the graft polymer component B.2 takes place using at least one persulfate compound as initiator; C) optionally a vinyl (co)polymer and/or polyalkylene terephthalate; D) optionally a phosphorus-containing flame retardant; E) at least one phenolic antioxidant; F) optionally a neutral phosphorus- or sulfur-containing co-stabilisers (synergists); and G) optionally additives. Compositions of the present invention are distinguished by an optimum combination of good hydrolysis resistance and a light natural colour.

Abstract: An antifogging paint composition for forming an antifogging coating film without generation of the running water trace. The antifogging paint composition contains a block or grafted copolymer comprising a hydrophilic polymer part formed from a vinyl monomer having a cross-linking functional group and a water-soluble vinyl monomer, and a hydrophobic polymer part formed from a non water-soluble vinyl monomer, and an acidic alkyl phosphate.

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: A coatable sealant composition comprising a moisture curable composition capable of cure to an elastomeric body comprising (a) an extended polymer comprising (i) an organosiloxane polymer of the formula X-A-X1 where X and X1 are independently selected from silyl groups containing hydroxyl or hydrolysable groups selected from —SiOH3, —(Ra)SiOH2, —(Ra)2SiOH, —RaSi(ORb)2, —Si(ORb)3, —Ra2SiORb and —Ra2Si —Rc—SiRdp(ORb)3?p where each Ra independently represents a monovalent hydrocarbyl group, each Rb and Rd group is independently an alkyl or alkoxy group in which the alkyl groups suitably have up to 6 carbon atoms; Rc is a divalent hydrocarbon group which may be interrupted by one or more siloxane spacers having up to six silicon atoms; and p has the value 0, 1 or 2; and A is an organopolysiloxane containing molecular chain; and (ii) an organic extender (b) a suitable cross-linking agent which has at least two hydroxyl and/or hydrolysable groups reactive with the organopolysiloxane polymer, (c)

Abstract: To provide a polyether polyol composition, whereby the reaction rate with a polyisocyanate can be controlled, and an isocyanate group-terminated prepolymer excellent particularly in storage stability can be given. A polyether polyol composition comprising a polyether polyol obtained by ring-opening polymerization of an alkylene oxide in the presence of a composite metal cyanide complex catalyst, and a phosphoric acid compound comprising a phosphoric acid selected from orthophosphoric acid, polyphosphoric acid and polymetaphosphoric acid, and/or a partial ester of such a phosphoric acid, characterized in that the polyether polyol composition contains metals derived from the composite metal cyanide complex catalyst in an amount of from 1 to 30 ppm based on the polyether polyol, and the above phosphoric acid compound in an amount of from 0.5 to 100 ppm based on the polyether polyol.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an epoxy composition. The epoxy composition contains an epoxy resin, a phenolic resin, a functional filler, an epoxy cure catalyst and at least one elastomer. The elastomer is used to increase the flexibility of the epoxy composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing rubber mixtures, to the rubber mixtures obtainable by the process, to the use of rubber mixtures for producing tires or semi-finished products for tires and crosslinked elastomer molded articles which are obtained by vulcanization of the rubber mixtures produced according to the present invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to: a process for producing a poly(phenylene ether) resin composition which comprises (A) a poly(phenylene ether) and (B) a styrene resin and in which the styrene resin (B) is a styrene resin comprising a rubber-modified polystyrene containing a polybutadiene having 90% or higher cis-1,4 bonds, the process comprising a first step in which the poly(phenylene ether) (A) is melt-kneaded together with (B1) part or all of the styrene resin which does not include any rubber-modified polystyrene containing an unhydrogenated polybutadiene and a subsequent second step in which the remaining styrene resin including (B2) a rubber-modified polystyrene containing a polybutadiene having 90% or higher cis-1,4 bonds is melt-kneaded; and a poly(phenylene ether) resin composition obtained by the process.

Abstract: This specification discloses the use of a polypropylene, rubber (thermoplastic elastomer) and non-halogenated flame retardant in recyclable construction boards, computer housings, and electrical connectors and wire cables. Also disclosed is the use of fillers to unexpectedly increase the break strength, thus making this material a cheaper non-halogenated substitute for computer housings and construction boards as well.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a thermoplastic composition comprising: a poly(arylene ether); a poly(alkenyl aromatic) resin, an organophosphate ester flame retardant, and tricalcium phosphate. The composition may further comprise a reinforcing filler, black pigment, or combination thereof.

Abstract: For producing an aliphatic polyester resin composition containing a thermal stabilizer and a carboxyl group-capping agent, the aliphatic polyester resin is first mixed in a hot-melt state with the thermal stabilizer and then mixed in a hot-melt state with the carboxyl group-capping agent. As a result thereof, the resultant aliphatic polyester resin composition is provided with better moisture resistance and noticeably improved heat resistance (less coloring) than in the case where these additives are simultaneously added to effect the hot-melt mixing.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a polyester fiber for artificial hair which has an excellent spinning processability, maintains fiber properties possessed by conventional polyester fiber, and has excellent flame retardance, heat resistance, transparency and the like. A flame retardant polyester fiber for artificial hair which achieves the above object can be obtained by melt spinning a composition in which 5 to 30 parts by weight of (B) a brominated epoxy based flame retardant and 0.05 to 1 parts by weight of (C) a reaction accelerator is mixed with 100 parts by weight of (A) a polyester made of one or more of polyalkylene terephthalate or a copolymer polyester comprising polyalkylene terephthalate as a main component.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a thermoplastic resin composition excelling in translucency, impact resistance, heat resistance and fluidity, particularly a thermoplastic resin composition that in the production of thermoplastic resin molded items through extrusion processing, molding processing, etc., permits a wide tolerance range of processing conditions, such as low susceptibility to quality deterioration by thermal history, excelling in translucency, impact resistance, heat resistance and fluidity; and a molding thereof. The present composition comprises a rubber-reinforced resin consisting of a rubber-reinforced copolymeric resin obtained by polymerization of a vinyl-based monomer including an aromatic vinyl compound in the presence of a rubbery polymer having refractive index in the range from 1.520-1.

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: A rubber composition is disclosed wherein the rubber composition contains at least an effective amount of at least one substituted or unsubstituted diaryl amine-containing compound having at least one substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or partially saturated C5-C30 ring structure optionally containing one or more heteroatoms fused to at least one of the aryl rings.

Abstract: A stabilizer composition for halogenated polymers includes at least one compound from group A) and at least one compound from group B), group A) being composed of semicarbazides, carbazides, carbazones, and carbodiazones, and their salts, and group B) of guanidines and melamines, superacids and salts of superacids, epoxy and glycidyl compounds, 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds, polyols, sterically hindered amines, hydrotalcites, zeolites, and alkali metal aluminocarbonates, hydrocalumites, metal hydroxides, metal oxides, metal hydrogen carbonates, and metal carbonates, metal soaps, organotin compounds, organic phosphite esters, amino alcohols and hydroxyl-containing isocyanurates, ?,?-unsaturated ?-aminocarbonyl compounds, aminouracil compounds and aminothiouracil compounds, and compounds having at least one mercapto-functional, sp2-hybridized C atom. Polymers stabilized in accordance with the invention are notable in particular for improved initial color and also for improved color maintenance.

Abstract: A polyamide composition has (a) a polyamide, (b) at least one phosphorus compound selected from the group consisting of phosphoric acids, phosphorous acids, hypophosphorous acids, metal phosphates, metal phosphites, metal hypophosphites, phosphoric esters, and phosphorous esters, and (c) a soluble metal aluminate compound represented by the general formula (M2O)x(Al2O3)y (wherein X+Y=1 and M is a Group 1 metal of the Periodic Table), wherein the molar ratio of polyvalent metal to monovalent metal in the composition (polyvalent metal/monovalent metal) is from 0.25 to 1.0.

Abstract: A flameproof thermoplastic resin composition can include (A) about 5 to about 40% by weight of an epoxy group-containing rubber modified aromatic vinyl copolymer resin, (B) about 30 to about 90% by weight of a polycarbonate resin, (C) about 1 to about 50% by weight of a polyester resin and (D) about 5 to about 30 parts by weight of a phosphorus-containing flame retardant, per 100 parts by weight of a base resin comprising (A), (B) and (C).

Abstract: Various phenol-free phosphites for use in PVC as an alternative to the conventional phenol-containing products phenyl diisodecyl phosphite and diphenyl isodecyl phosphite were tested. These phosphites utilize para-cumyl phenol-based derivatives in order to provide a phenol free derivative of the above mentioned conventional phosphites.

Abstract: Hot-melt adhesive formulations comprising a polyurethane and a nucleating agent, preferably wherein the polyurethane comprises a reaction product of (a) a diisocyanate component and (b) a polyol component, wherein the diisocyanate component comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of aromatic diisocyanates, aliphatic diisocyanates, araliphatic diisocyanates, cycloaliphatic diisocyanates, and mixtures thereof, and wherein (a) and (b) are present in a ratio such that a molar ratio of NCO to OH is greater than 1; processes for preparing the same; compositions containing such formulations; and uses therefor.

Abstract: A new hybrid resin having improved mechanical and fracture mechanical properties is provided which contains polyisocyanate and/or blocked polyisocyanate, water glass and organic phosphoric acid ester and/or other plasticizer, characterized in that it also contains vinyl ester and/or polyester as resin component. The invention also relates to the composite produced using such hybrid resin and the processes for producing the resin and the composite.

Abstract: A curable resin composition containing a specific vinyl compound obtained by vinylation of a terminal of a bifunctional phenylene ether oligomer having a polyphenylene ether structure in a molecule and a specific bismaleimide compound having at least two maleimide groups in a molecule, a curable film comprising the above composition, a cured product obtained by curing the above composition, and a film obtained by curing the curable film. The above resin composition is excellent in curability even in the presence of oxygen, is curable at a low temperature and is capable of giving a cured product having a low dielectric constant, a low dielectric loss tangent, high heat resistance, excellent mechanical properties, excellent chemical resistance and excellent flame retardancy.

Abstract: Described are dialysis filter housings comprising polyester compositions comprising polyesters which comprise (a) a dicarboxylic acid component having terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues or ester residues thereof; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues.

Abstract: Compositions made from a polyarylate or polyester carbonate containing greater than about 50 mole % resorcinol based ester linkages give miscible blends with polyimide resins. The blends of polyimides and resorcinol based polyesters or resorcinol based polyester carbonates also give miscible blends when combined with other aryl alky polyester resins.

Abstract: A non-halogenated rubber compound is provided for use in conveyor belts, particularly those used in underground mining. The non-halogenated rubber compound is fire-resistant in accordance with MSHA standards and produces acceptable levels of toxicity and smoke upon burning. Such non-halogenated rubber compound includes a blend of rubbery polymers in combination with aluminum trihydrate, which is a fire retardant, and optionally a phosphate plasticizer, which can provide the rubber compound with a more desirable workability. The blend of rubbery polymers is composed of natural rubber and butadiene rubber, and optionally styrene-butadiene rubber, such blend being present in a total amount of 100 phr. In one embodiment, the aluminum trihydrate is present in an amount of about 30 phr to about 150 phr. In another embodiment, the phosphate plasticizer is present in an amount of about 10 phr to about 60 phr.

Abstract: A composition comprises a polyester-polycarbonate polymer comprising isophthalate-terephthalate-resorcinol ester units and carbonate units, a first polyester comprising repeating units derived from cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid or a chemical equivalent thereof, and a C2-8 aliphatic diol or a chemical equivalent thereof, and a second polyester comprising units derived from isophthalic and/or terephthalic acid and a chemical equivalent thereof, and a C2-8 aliphatic diol or a chemical equivalent thereof. The composition can be extruded into pellets that are clear and colorless. The composition can further be molded into articles having a percent haze value less than or equal to 10 percent, and total luminous transmittance value of greater than or equal to 70 percent, measured in accordance with ASTM D1003-00. Also disclosed is a method for forming the compositions, and articles prepared therefrom.

Abstract: The invention is directed towards additives for thermoplastic polymers and blends thereof to which an organoclays has been added to form microtactoids in the thermoplastic. The Organoclays are blends of one or more clays which have been treated with one or more of, resorcinol diphosphate, bis-phenol diphosphate or bis(3-T-Butyl-4 hydroxyphenyl-2,4 Di-T-butylphenyl) resorcinol diphosphate or hydroxyl-derived ethers, esters, and amides where aliphatic fatty acids are added to the molecule at the hydroxyl site.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyolefin composition comprising a crosslinkable polyolefin with hydrolysable silane groups and a silanol condensation catalyst, and (A) a compound containing one or more POm(OnR)(OoR)(OpR?) groups, wherein R, R?, and R? are the same or different organic residues; m is 0 or 1; n, o, and p each are 0 or 1; and n+o+p=1 to 3; a master batch for a crosslinkable polyolefin composition comprising a polymer and a silanol condensation catalyst and component (A), a stabilized polyolefin containing cross-linked silane groups wherein cross-linking has been performed by the use of a silanol condensation catalyst, further comprising component (A), and to the use of component (A) for stabilizing a polyolefin composition comprising a crosslinkable polyolefin with hydrolysable silane groups and a silanol condensation catalyst. The polyolefin composition of the invention can be used for pipe, wire & cable, film, fibre and moulding applications.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention includes a product including a coating comprising (a) a primary resin and a blocked isocyanate, and (b) at least one bio-diesel fuel degradation product neutralizing material.

Abstract: A method for increasing the stability of a thermoplastic resin in the presence of water is disclosed wherein said method comprises adding to said resin a stabilizing amount of a blend consisting of: (1) an aromatic amine stabilizer; (2) a sterically hindered phenol; (3) optionally, one or more co-stabilizers; and (4) optionally, one or more additives selected from the group consisting of UV absorbers, light stabilizers, metal deactivators, peroxide scavengers, polyamide stabilizers, basic co-stabilizers, nucleating agents, fillers, reinforcing agents, aminoxy propanoate derivatives, plasticizers, epoxidized vegetable oils, lubricants, emulsifiers, pigments, optical brighteners, flame-proofing agents, anti-static agents, and blowing agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to asymmetrically substituted phosphinic acids of the formula (I) R1R2C(OH)—P(?O)(OX)—C(OH)R3R4 ??(I) in which X is hydrogen R1, R2, R3, and R4 are identical or different and are hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkyl, aryl and/or alkaryl, with the proviso that the respective R1R2C(OH)— and —C(OH)R3R4 groups are always different, to a process for their preparation, and to their use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a halogen-free flameproofing agent for curable moulding materials, the use of such flameproofing agents for the flame-retardant treatment of curable moulding materials, a process for the preparation of halogen-free, flame-retardant curable moulding materials, and halogen-free, flame-retardant curable moulding materials.

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: The present invention relates to powder compositions curable by ultraviolet irradiation or by accelerated electron beams. These powder compositions comprise at least one ethylenically unsaturated resin, and lend to the production of paint and varnish coatings exhibiting a unique combination of properties, inter alia good flow and mechanical properties and above all outstanding adhesion to metal substrates, persisting on ageing.

Abstract: There are provided a water dispersion for ink-jet printing which contains a water dispersion of particles of a vinyl polymer or a polyester-based polymer which contain a colorant (B), and a water-insoluble organic compound (A) except for aliphatic acid derivatives; a water-based ink containing the water dispersion; a print obtainable by printing images or characters with the water-based ink; and a process for producing the water dispersion. Also, there are provided an ink set for ink-jet printing containing two or more kinds of inks having different colors from each other wherein the inks each contain a water dispersion of particles of a vinyl polymer or a polyester-based polymer which contain a colorant (B), and a water-insoluble organic compound (A) except for aliphatic acid derivatives; and a process for producing a print using the ink set. The water-based ink can provide multi-order color images or composite black images which exhibits a high optical density and is excellent in gloss and image clarity.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions, comprising A) from 10 to 98% by weight of at least one thermoplastic polymer, B) from 0.01 to 50% by weight of B1) at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polycarbonate having an OH number of from 1 to 600 mg KOH/g of polycarbonate (to DIN 53240, Part 2), or B2) at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polyester of AxBy type, where x is at least 1.1 and y is at least 2.1, or a mixture of these, C) from 1 to 40% by weight of a halogen-free flame retardant, selected from the group of the phosphorus-containing or nitrogen-containing compounds, or of the P—N condensates, or a mixture of these, D) from 0 to 60% by weight of other additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of components A) to D) is 100%.

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 is a composition comprising a) one or more isocyanate functional polyether based prepolymers; b) one or more low polar plasticizers; c) one or more high polar plasticizers d) one or more carbon blacks; and e) one or more catalysts for the reaction of isocyanate moieties with hydroxyl groups. In another embodiment the invention is a method of bonding two or more substrates together which comprises contacting the two or more substrates together with a composition according to this invention disposed along at least a portion of the area wherein the substrates are in contact.

Abstract: Aqueous oil-in-water emulsion comprising from 1 to 70% by weight, based on the total weight of the emulsion, of functional alkoxysilanes and/or condensed oligomers thereof and/or organoalkoxysiloxanes, at least one emulsifier and water, wherein the emulsion has a pH of from 5 to 9 and preferably a mean droplet size of the disperse phase of ?0.5 ?m, and the width of the droplet size distribution, expressed as the span (Formula I), is from 0.6 to 1.2. The preparation of the emulsions having the desired droplet size distribution is carried out in apparatuses having at least one pressure stage at a pressure of from 2 to 15 MPa. The emulsion can be used for hydrophobicizing porous mineral building materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to salts of alkyl esters of carboxyethyl(alkyl)phosphinic acid, where the salts have the formula (I) R1—P(?O)(OX)—CH2—CH2—CO2R2 in which R1 and R2 are identical or different and, independently of one another, are C1-C20-alkyl, C2-C20-alkenyl, C1-C20-alkynyl, and/or C6-C20-aralkyl, and X is an alkali metal, an element of the second main and transition group, an element of the third main and transition group, an element of the fourth main and transition group, an element of the fifth main and transition group, an element of the sixth main group, an element of the seventh transition group, or an element of the eighth transition group, and also to processes for their preparation, and to their use.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermoplastic resin composition containing 100 parts by mass of a mixture of a thermoplastic resin (A) and carbon nanotubes (B), the mixture comprising the component (A) in an amount of 20 to 99.95 mass % and the component (B) in an amount of 0.05 to 20 mass %; a flame retardant (C) in an amount of 0.05 to 30 parts by mass; and a polyfluoroolefin resin in an amount of 0 to 2 parts by mass. The flame retardant is preferably a phosphorus compound, and the thermoplastic resin preferably contains, as a component, an aromatic polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides an antistatic composition including: a polymer (A) containing a monomer unit represented by the following general formula (1): where R1 represents a hydrocarbon group having a benzene ring, A represents a methyl group or an ethyl group, and a plurality of A's may be the same or different from each other, m and n, each of which is an average polymerization degree of an oxyalkylene group, each represent a numeral of 1 or more, and p represents a numeral of 2 or more; and a low-molecular-weight anionic compound (B).