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 poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene ether) prepared using a morpholine-containing polymerization catalyst has a monomodal molecular weight distribution with a reduced content of very high molecular weight species. It also exhibits increased morpholine incorporation in the high molecular weight fraction. Compared to commercially available poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene ether) prepared using a di-n-butylamine-containing polymerization catalyst, the poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene ether) of the invention exhibits reduced odor. Compared to other poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene ether) prepared using a morpholine-containing polymerization catalyst, the poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene ether) of the invention exhibits improved molecular weight build during compounding and improved compatibilization with polyamides.

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 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: A process to stabilize a polymer is described utilizing the step of adding a phosphite reaction product of a triphenyl phosphite or lower molecular weight trialkyl phosphite (e.g., trimethyl phosphite) or triaryl phosphite, with from approximately 1 to 2 moles of preferably a paracumyl phenol, and with from approximately 1 to 2 moles of at least C12-20 carbon alkyl or C12-20 alkenyl alcohol.

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: A composition comprising a mixture of at least two different alkylaryl phosphites, wherein some alkyl groups have a different number of carbon atoms than other alkyl groups and wherein the mixture is a liquid at ambient conditions.

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: 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 polyolefin composition which comprises: (a) a polyolefin containing transition metal catalyst residue (excluding metallic co-catalyst residues) at a level below 5 ppm based on the weight of the polyolefin; (b) optionally a first stabilizing component consisting of a phenolic antioxidant or mixture of phenolic antioxidants; (c) optionally a second stabilizing component consisting of a phosphite antioxidant or a mixture of phosphite antioxidants; and (d) a third stabilizing component which acts also as a color suppressant and which is a polyfunctional alcohol, amine or amide or mixtures thereof, with at least one of (b) and (c) present and with the proviso that if the phosphite antioxidant is trilauryl phosphite it must be used in combination with another phosphite. The preferred stabilizing components (b) is 1,3,5-tris(4-tert-butyl-3-hydroxy-2,6 dimethyl,benzyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-(1H,3H,5H)-trione or mixed tocopherols.

Abstract: The molding defect known as “splay” is reduced in poly(arylene ether) injection molding compositions including specific amounts of poly(arylene ether), rubber-modified polystyrene, triaryl phosphate, and aryl phosphite. The molding compositions are particularly useful for injection molding articles with large, thin sections, such as battery cases for the back-up batteries used in wireless towers.

Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized blends of polyester and polyamide. The polymer blends are stabilized with A) a combination of stabilizers a) acetaldehyde scavengers and b) stabilizers selected from phenolic antioxidants, organic phosphorus stabilizers and lactone stabilizers or B) a combination of c) lactone stabilizers and d) stabilizers selected from phenolic antioxidants and organic phosphorus stabilizers. The present blends exhibit reduced color formation, a high level of whiteness/brightness and acceptably low haze formation upon heat treatment. The blends are useful to make bottles, containers and films for drinks, food and cosmetics and the like. The polyester is in particular polyethylene terephthalate, PET, and the polyamide is in particular polyamide-MXD6. Heat treatment is for example melt extrusion or solid state polymerization, SSP.

Abstract: The molding defect known as “splay” is reduced in poly(arylene ether) injection molding compositions including specific amounts of poly(arylene ether), rubber-modified polystyrene, triaryl phosphate, and aryl phosphite. The molding compositions are particularly useful for injection molding articles with large, thin sections, such as battery cases for the back-up batteries used in wireless towers.

Abstract: A preparation process of flame-retardant polyester fibers, comprising the steps of: impregnating polyester fibers with a flame retardancy giving liquid containing a phosphorus compound as a flame-retarder represented by the formula (I): wherein Ar represents a phenyl or naphthyl group which may be substituted by C1-4 alkyl groups, and n represents an integer 1 to 3; thermally treating the polyester fibers under normal or increased pressure after or at the same time as the impregnation treatment; and thereby giving flame retardancy to the polyester fibers.

Abstract: A non-halogen flameproof polycarbonate resin composition of the present invention comprises about 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin; and about 0.5 to about 10 parts by weight a phosphorus compound represented by the following Chemical Formula (1) or a combination thereof. The present invention can provide an environmentally friendly polycarbonate resin composition which can have excellent retardancy without releasing hydrogen halide gases during preparation or combustion. wherein R1 and R2 are each independently C1 to C6 alkyl and n is 1 or 2.

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a nanocomposite material comprising (a) a synthetic polymer, (b) a natural or synthetic phyllosilicate or a mixture of such phyllosilicates in nanoparticles, (c) a phenolic antioxidant and/or a processing stabilizer, and (d) a mono or polyfunctional compound selected from the class consisting of the epoxides, oxazolines, oxazolones, oxazines, isocyanates and/or anhydrides.

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: The present invention relates to a low surface gloss styrene resin composition. The composition of the present invention is composed of (A) 80-99.9 weight % of the basic resin comprising rubber-modified styrene resin and (B) 0.1-20 weight % of syndiotactic polystyrene, the matting agent. The composition also includes (C) hydrogenated styrene block copolymer comprising styrene block and butadiene rubber block as a compatibilizer by 0.1-20 weight % for the total weight of the low surface gloss styrene resin composed of (A) the basic resin and (B) the matting agent and additionally includes (D) a plasticizer by 0.1-30 weight %. The composition of the present invention has excellent weatherability and impact-resistance in addition to the low surface gloss properties, so that it can be applied in various products, particularly exterior products for structures such as sidings and window frames, etc.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flame retardant and impact modifier represented by the following Chemical Formula 1. The flame retardant and impact modifier may improve heat resistance and flowability as well as flame retardancy and impact strength of a thermoplastic resin composition. The present invention also provides a method of preparing the foregoing flame retardant and impact modifier and a thermoplastic resin composition including the flame retardant and impact modifier.

Abstract: A polyester composition containing (A) a polyester, (B) a phosphite of the formula (I): and (C) a neutralizing agent and/or a compound of the formula (II):

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 flame retardant adhesive pressure sensitive adhesive containing a blend of flame retardants is provided. The flame retardant blend comprises (a) at least one metal oxide; (b) at least one metal hydrate; (c) at least one halogenated material; and (d) a liquid phosphorous-bromine containing composition comprising a triaryl phosphate ester having low triphenyl phosphate content.

Abstract: A melt-extrusion film formed by melt-extruding a resin composition containing (A) a specific amorphous polyolefin typified by an ethylene/norbornene copolymer and (B) a specific phosphite ester or aliphatic ester, wherein the number of gels having a size of 20 ?m or larger and existing in the film is 100 pieces/g or less.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a polypropylene resin, which is suitable for manufacturing an air quenched blown film. The resin has a melt flow rate of greater than 5 g/10 min, less than 2% xylene solubles, a pentad isotacticity of greater than 95%, an isotactic pentad/triad ratio of greater than 95%, a crystallinity of at least 65%, and a crystallization temperature of at least 127° C. The polypropylene resin contains from 500 ppm to 2500 ppm of a nucleator/clarifier additive. A quenched blown film made from resin exhibits a crystallization onset temperature of at least 116° C. and a crystallization half-life time of less 4.1 seconds or less when tested using fast DSC analysis with a scan rate of 200° C./minute.

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: Zeolite-containing polyvinyl chloride containing compositions that are useful as the insulation for plenum cables are disclosed. A zeolite, either natural or synthetic, can satisfactorily replace either part or all of the molybdenum compound, particularly ammonium octamolybdate, in low smoke polyvinyl chloride based plenum compositions. Ion-exchanged zeolites, such as the zinc ion-exchanged zeolite can also be used. Zeolites are especially useful in lead-free Low Smoke PVC compositions. Because the cost of zeolite is only a fraction of the cost of the molybdenum compounds currently used in plenum cable compositions, this will dramatically reduce the cost of these materials.

Abstract: The invention provides an additive for hydraulic compositions, which exhibits an excellent viscosity reducing effect on a hydraulic composition, for example, a hydraulic composition containing a slurry of water and hydraulic powder, and is excellent in operativeness when used as an aqueous solution. The additive for hydraulic compositions contains a phosphoric monoester having a specific group such as an alkyl ether group or a salt thereof (monoester) and a phosphoric diester having a specific group such as an alkyl ether group or a salt thereof (diester) in a monoester weight content of monoester/(monoester+diester) is 0.4 to 0.95 (diester includes a pyrodiester).

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: Polybrominated bisaryl compounds containing bromomethyl or bromomethylene groups are provided, as well as flameproof polymeric formulations comprising the compounds. The novel compounds exhibit a good thermal stability, and are particularly suitable for flame-retarding polystyrene thermoplastic foams. A process for making the polybrominated bisaryl compounds is also provided.

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: A composition comprising a polyamide, 0.01% to 5% by weight of at least one primary antioxidant based on the total mass of the polyamide, and at least one secondary antioxidant.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for the stabilization of thermoplastic polyolefins during melt processing operations. The stabilizer package of this invention is “phenol free” and must contain at least one aryl monophosphite and at least one diphosphite. The process of this invention is especially suitable for the manufacture of polyethylene film.

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid polymer additive compositions comprising blends of phosphite esters selected from the group consisting of aryl phosphites, alkyl phosphites, aryl/alkyl phosphites, bisphenol-A phosphites, dialkylene glycol phosphites and polydialkylene glycol phosphites, pentaerythritol phosphites, p-cumyl phenol phosphites with from 50 to 800 ppm inclusive of zinc per 100 parts resin. The stabilizer is used as either a complete or a partial replacement of toxic-metal containing antioxidant stabilizer additives.

Abstract: There are provided a resin composition comprising a crosslinking component with a weight average molecular weight of 1,000 or less having a plurality of styrene groups and represented by the following formula: wherein R is a hydrocarbon skeleton, each of R1s is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group, each of R2, R3 and R4 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, m is an integer of 1 to 4, and n is an integer of 2 or more, at least one high-molecular weight compound, an inorganic filler, and at least one treating agent for said inorganic filler; its cured product; and a prepreg, a laminate sheet having a conductor layer, and a multilayer printed wiring board obtained by processing the conductor layer of the laminate sheet into wiring.

Abstract: Curable urea formaldehyde binder compositions are provided which are useful in coated abrasive and wood engineering applications, in a time released fashion. The time released curable binder compositions include a urea formaldehyde resin and an aryl phosphite in varying concentrations. The curable binder compositions of the present invention provide desirable working times and faster curing times tinder ambient or near ambient conditions.

Abstract: A non-xenoestrogenic phosphorus-containing stabilizer for organic materials is disclosed wherein the stabilizer is selected from the group consisting of phosphorus-containing compounds of the structures wherein y in an integer of from 6 to 20, and where Z is a linking group, m is 0 or 1, n is an integer of at least 2, the asterisks are independently selected terminal groups, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl groups, aralkyl groups, or halogen groups and Q is selected from the group consisting of where R11, is alkyl or aralkyl, and

Abstract: A solid phosphite composite, having at least a portion in amorphous form, which includes at least one, preferably two or more phosphite antioxidants or alternatively at least one phosphite and at least one other polymer additive. The phosphites, at least one of which can initially be a liquid, are generally uniformly distributed since they are melt blended. A desired class of phosphites are the bis(arylalkylphenyl)pentaerythritol diphosphites, at least a portion of which is in amorphous form.

Abstract: The whiteness and stability after processing of a polyolefin have been found to be improved upon the addition of a combination of at least one high activity phosphite and at least one hydrolytically stable phosphite.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for formation of a preformed stabilizer for use in formation of graft polyols. The preformed stabilizer has a reduced level of transesterification products and results in less reactor fouling. The preformed stabilizer is prepared in the presence of phosphorous compounds, which reduces the unwanted transesterification products.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball having a paint film which is excellent in the adhesion, the durability and the coloring-resistance. The golf ball of the present invention comprises a paint film formed on the surface of a golf ball body, wherein the paint film contains 0.05 to 5 parts by mass of a phosphorus stabilizer with respect to 100 parts by mass of a resin component.

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 provides a film that includes chloride-containing vinyl polymer and a stabilizer component, wherein the film has a 96-hour Volatile Organic Compound Emission Factor of no more than 1,000 ?g/m2/hour. The invention also provides a film that includes vinyl chloride polymer and a stabilizer component comprising a stabilizer and a diluent, wherein the diluent comprises a monohydric alcohol having 12 or more carbon atoms. Also described are methods of stabilizing a chloride-containing vinyl polymer film, a system for providing a low VOC releasing chloride containing vinyl polymer film, and methods of printing a chloride-containing vinyl polymer film.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a one-piece golf ball having an improved repulsion and coloring-resistance, and showing a good adhesion to the paint film. The one-piece golf ball of the present invention comprises a golf ball body formed by vulcanizing a rubber composition and a paint film covering the golf ball body, wherein the rubber composition contains 0.05 to 10 parts by mass of a phosphorus stabilizer with respect to 100 parts by mass of the rubber component.

Abstract: The flame retardant treating agent of the invention comprises a phosphorus-based compound represented by the following formula (4), for example. According to the invention, a polyester fiber woven fabric is immersed in a treatment solution containing the flame retardant treating agent and is heat treated at a prescribed temperature in order to fix the flame retardant treating agent to the polyester fiber woven fabric to obtain flame retardant treated fiber. As a result, it is possible to maintain adequate fiber cleaning durability and achieve a sufficient flame retardant property even by post-treatment, without using halogen-based compounds.

Abstract: Flame retardant treating agents according to the invention comprise a phosphorus-based compound represented by the following formula (4): Flame retardant treated fibers can be obtained by immersion of polyester fiber woven fabrics and the like in a treatment solution containing the flame retardant treating agents and accomplishing heat treatment at a prescribed temperature. It is thereby possible to impart adequate flame retardance to polymer materials such as fibers and thermoplastic polymers even when used in small amounts, and provide flame retardant treating agents that contain no halogen compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stabilizer composition comprising a) at least one sterically hindered phenol, b) at least one phosphorus-containing secondary antioxidant, and c) at least one Leucine compound, wherein the weight ratio of component (a) to component (b) to component (c) is from 1:5:3 to 1:0,5:0,1 for the stabilization of polyolefine-based thermoplastic polymers against degradation, crosslinking and/or discoloration due to the exposure to heat and/or light, especially in the presence of oxygen.

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: An improved method of manufacturing blown polyolefin films with increased bubble stability and higher blown film production rates is disclosed. A method in which the amounts and ratios of known antioxidant polymer film additives (phosphites and phenolics) are controlled to provide limited long chain branching (LCB) and greater rheological breadth in a polyethylene melt to improve both processing characteristics and mechanical properties in the resulting film.

Abstract: A composition, and a method of using the composition, are described which composition comprising: (A) at least one chlorinated polyvinyl chloride or mixture of at least one polyvinyl-chloride and at least one chlorinated polyvinyl-chloride thereof; (B) at least one volatile organic liquid which is a solvent for the polymer of (A); and (C) a stabilizer comprising (i) an organophosphite compound, at least one hindered phenol, at least one of an organotin compound or mixtures thereof, and (ii) at least one metal-containing carbonate salt. The composition and methods of the present invention act to retard the loss of chlorine from the resins of the adhesive compositions and to absorb or otherwise inactive any lost chlorine. The compositions of the invention are useful in a variety of applications including use as adhesives, cements (including solvent cements) glues or pastes for holding together materials by surface attachment, and as sealants which are load-bearing elastic jointing and insulating materials.

Abstract: A non-xenoestrogenic phosphorus-containing stabilizer for organic materials is disclosed wherein the stabilizer is selected from the group consisting of phosphorus-containing compounds of the structures wherein y in an integer of from 6 to 20, and where Z is a linking group, m is 0 or 1, n is an integer of at least 2, the asterisks are independently selected terminal groups, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are independently selected from the, group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl groups, aralkyl groups, or halogen groups and Q is selected from the group consisting of where R11 is alkyl or aralkyl, and