Abstract: A process for the homogeneous incorporation of a stabilizers into a polycondensate in which the stabilizer is first applied to a finely divided solid polycondensate and the mixture is then revolved in the solid phase of the polycondensate, at temperatures of at least 80.degree. C.Products having an improved color and stability are obtained by this mild incorporation of stabilizer.

Abstract: A stabilizer composition useful as an additive for polyether polyols, particularly those employed in the manufacture of polyurethane foams, is provided which comprises a diphenylamine:isobutylene:diisobutylene reaction product, a sterically hindered phenol and a trihydrocarbyl phosphite.

Abstract: A miscible blend composition having high T.sub.g and good chemical resistance comprising, based on the total weight of the composition, from about 30 to about 90 weight % of a polyalkylene terephthalate, from about 70 to about 10 weight % of a polyarylate polymer, and an effective amount of an ester-interchange inhibitor.

Abstract: A laminate for flexible packaging and a process for preparing the same. The laminate for flexible packaging is obtained by joining a plurality of flexible blanks via layers of an adhesive agent, wherein the layers of said adhesive agent are layers of an isocyanate-terminated polyurethane type hot-melt resin that is crosslinked with the moisture, the residual amount of an organic solvent in said laminate is 10 .mu.g/m.sup.2 or smaller per a unit inner surface, the peeling strength at 25.degree. C. is 250 g/15 mm of width or greater, and a peeling strength retentivity at 80.degree. C. is 30% or greater of the peeling strength at 25.degree. C.

Abstract: A mixture containing phenothiazines which is obtainable by reacting a mixture of diphenylamines comprising______________________________________ 1 to 5% by weight a) diphenylamine of 8 to 18% by b) 4-tert-butyldiphenylamine weight of 21 to 31% by c) one or more compounds selected from weight of i) 4-tert-octyldiphenylamine ii) 4,4'-di-tert-butyldiphenylamine iii) 2,4,4'-tris-tert-butyldiphenylamine 20 to 31% by d) one or more compounds selected from weight of i) 4-tert-butyl-4'-tert-octyldiphenylamine ii) 2,2'- or 2,4'-di-tert-octyldiphenylamine iii) 2,4-di-tert-butyl-4'-tert-octyldiphenylamine, and 15 to 29% by e) the compound weight of i) 4,4'-di-tert-octyldiphenylamine, or the compounds i) 4,4'-di-tert-octyldiphenylamine and ii) 2,4-di-tert-octyl-4'-tert-butyldiphenylamine, ______________________________________with 1 to 200 mol % of elemental sulfur, in the presence of 0.

Abstract: A polymer composition is provided comprising an ultraviolet light sensitive phosphite and an amount of a polyamine effective to enhance the resistance of the color formation upon exposure to ultraviolet light. A process is also provided for applying ink to a thermoplastic substrate involving ultraviolet light curing of the ink. The thermoplastic compositions are useful for making article which contain UV sensitive phosphites for oxidative stability and also exhibit resistance to ultraviolet light yellowing of the phosphite. The inking process resists detrimental yellowing of the composition upon exposure to high levels of ultraviolet light radiation.

Abstract: A new and versatile route to N'-[5-[[4-[[5-(acetylhydroxyamino)pentyl]amino]-1,4-dioxobutyl]hydroxyamin o]pentyl]-N-(5-aminopentyl)-N-hydroxybutanediamide, desferrioxamine B (DFO) is described. N-Benzyloxy-1,5-diaminopentane is selectively protected at the primary amino site. The product is reacted at the benzyloxyamine with an anhydride to produce a carboxylic acid which is, in turn, acylated regio-specifically with a diamine at the primary amine to give a benzyloxyamine. The previous two steps are repeated to afford a DFO reagent. Acetylation of the DFO reagent, followed by hydrogenolysis and tert-butoxycarbonyl group removal, furnishes DFO.

Abstract: Molding materials having stress cracking resistance containingA) from 49 to 99% by weight of a polymer obtainable by polymerizing a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl ester of methacrylic or acrylic acid or a mixture of said esters,B) from 0.95 to 50% by weight of a polymer obtainable by polymerizing a monomer mixture comprisingb.sub.1) from 75 to 82% by weight of a vinyl aromatic monomer andb.sub.2) from 18 to 25% by weight of acrylonitrile or methacrylonitrile or a mixture thereof, andC) from 0.05 to 1% by weight of a mixture containingc.sub.1) a triaryl phosphite of the formula I ##STR1## c.sub.2) an amine of the formula II ##STR2## where n is from 2 to 10, c.sub.3) a benzotriazole of the formula III ##STR3## and C.sub.4) a phenol.

Abstract: A solid amorphous phosphite stabilizer composition is provided which exhibits enhanced hydrolytic stability. The stabilizer composition preferably contains from 10 to 99.9 percent by weight of a phosphorous compound selected from phosphites and phosphonites, and preferably contains from 0.1 to 10 percent by weight of an aliphatic polyamine. The stabilizer composition exhibits enhanced hydrolytic stability, and is preferably in the form of powders or flakes. The stabilizer composition is useful as an additive to polymeric resins as an antioxidant stabilizer.

Abstract: A process is described for stabilizing polyethylene grit in which a sterically hindered phenol and an ester of phosphorous or of hypophosphorous acid are added to said grit, wherein the sterically hindered phenol in melt form and the ester of phosphorous or of hypophosphorous acid are made available to the polyethylene grit within a ground polyolefin matrix in which the ester is incorporated, the polyolefin matrix being compatible with the polyethylene grit.

Abstract: A block copolymer composition comprising:(a) 100 parts by weight of a linear block copolymer comprising two polystyrene endblocks and one poly(conjugated diene) midblock, which block copolymer is obtained via a coupling reaction using a diglycidyloxy coupling agent and which block copolymer has a styrene content in the range of from 10 to 50% by weight based on the total weight of block copolymer and an apparent molecular weight in the range of from 100,000 to 400,000; and(b) 0.1 to 2 parts by weight of a stabilizer package consisting of:(b1) 6-(4-hydroxy-3,5-di-t-butylanilino)-2,4-bis-octylthio-1,3,5-triazine, and(b2) a tris-(nonylated phenyl) phosphite, in a weight ratio b1/b2 in the range of from 0.5 to 0.1.The block copolymer composition can be suitably applied in hot melt adhesive compositions.

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

Abstract: Halogen-containing synthetic resins can be stabilized with calcium and/or zinc soaps. Co-stabilizers are necessary for enhancing their stabilizing effect. The invention relates to special cationic layered hydrotalcite compounds having a specific BET surface of at least 50 m.sup.2 /g which are modified with polyols, epoxidized esters, full and partial esters of polyols and/or phosphites, to a process for their production and to their use as co-stabilizers for halogen-containing synthetic resins stabilized with calcium and/or zinc salts.

Abstract: A highly antioxidant resin composition containing a resin, a solution of a hypophosphite compound in an organic solvent, a heat stabilizer and a hindered amine base weathering stabilizer, which has improved heat stability and weather resistance. The hypophosphite compound is preferably dissolved in a polyvalent alcohol having a molecular weight of not more than 50,000.

Abstract: Synthesis of desferrioxamine B and analogs and homologs thereof beginning with O-protected, N-protected hydroxylamine, which is N-alkylated to produce a protected N-4-cyanoalkylhydroxylamine which is acylated with a suitable anhydride. The resulting half-acid amide is subjected to a series of high yield condensations and reductions which vide desferrioxamine B in high overall yield. Alternatively, polyether analogs of desferrioxamine B can be prepared by reacting an activated polyether with the O-protected, N-protected hydroxylamine and subjecting the resulting product to a series of similar steps.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition comprising a polyolefin, and the following components:(A) a phenolic compound such as 1,3,5-tris(3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl) isocyanurate;(B) an acrylate compound represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is an alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or an alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and R.sup.4 is hydrogen or methyl;(C) an organic phosphorous compound such as bis(2,6-di-t-butyl-4-methylphenyl) pentaerythritol diphosphite; and(D) a hindered piperidine compound such as poly[{6-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)imino-1,3,5-triazin-2,4-diyl}{(2,2,6,6-t etramethyl-4-piperidyl)imino}hexamethylene{(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl )imino}]. This composition is stable against thermal processing, thermal oxidation, light oxidation and discoloration, and it is especially useful for fibers and films.

Abstract: An organic phosphite composition is provided comprising organic phosphite particles having organic phosphite cores coated with an organic hydrogen polysiloxane. The phosphite particles exhibit high levels of resistance to hydrolysis and are useful as antioxidant additives for thermoplastic compositions.

Abstract: Compositions containing an aryl phosphite and water to hydrolyze the aryl phosphite provide controlled and extended work time when used as hardening agents for the ambient temperature hardening of phenolic resins and for rapid hardening of such resins at modestly elevated temperatures. Pre-solvolysis with small quantities of water, alkanols of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or alkylene glycols of 2 to 4 carbon atoms improve compatibility of trisubstituted phosphites with the resin. Pre-hydrolysis of the phosphites as well as addition of furfuryl alcohol or alkylene glycols of 2 to 4 carbon atoms accelerate the hardening (curing) of the resin. Various compounds such as: carboxylic acid amides, urea, dicyandiamide, N-methylolated amides, N-alkyl 2-pyrrolidinones having 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkyl group, those having an internal epoxide group, alkanols, and Schiff bases retard the ambient temperature hardening of the resin with the aryl phosphite hardening agents.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyethylene terephthalate composition comprising:(A) 100 parts by weight of polyethylene terephthalate,(B) 1 to 25 parts by weight of a bisphenol type epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent of 1000 or less,(C) 5 to 50 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin,(D) 0 to 10 parts by weight of a modified thermoplastic resin containing at least one epoxy group, carboxyl group or carboxylic anhydride in a molecular chain of one molecule,(E) 0.1 to 2 parts by weight of a phosphorus type stabilizer and(F) 5 to 150 parts by weight of a glass fiber,wherein the composition has thermal stability, and is small in change of physical properties such as fluidity even when the composition dwells in a molding machine for a long time.

Abstract: Recycled mixed plastics from domestic and commercial waste can be stabilized against thermal oxidative degradation by adding a combination of a sterically hindered phenol with a phosphite or phosphonite.

Abstract: Improved thermoplastic resinous blends are disclosed comprising a carbonate polymer; an organophosphorus compound; a fluorinated polymer; and a halogenated diphenol oligocarbonate.

Abstract: Light-stabilized polymer microparticles, which contain at least one light stabilizer, and processes for the preparation of these microparticles by polymerization of suitable monomers, at least a part of the polymerization being carried out in the presence of at least one light stabilizer, are described. The polymer microparticles can be used in coating compositions which comprise a disperse phase containing these particles and a liquid continuous phase.Coatings and finishes based on the compositions according to the invention are distinguished by improved weathering resistance, in particular by a high light stability.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an acridans of Structure (I) as a stabilizer, preferably combined with hindered amine, phenolic, and phosphite stabilizers for stabilizing polyether polyols for polyurethane flexible foams and as stabilizers for the polyglycols, heat transfer fluids, lubricating additives.

Abstract: The addition of selected combinations of aliphatic and aromatic phosphite compounds to polyester or copolyester blends with polycarbonate results in unexpected improvements to the properties of resulting molding compositions. The molding compositions comprise:(a) 10-90% by weight of a polyester or a copolyester, comprising:repeat units from at least one aromatic, aliphatic, or alicyclic dicarboxylic acid, wherein the aromatic portion of said aromatic dicarboxylic acid has 6-20 carbon atoms, and wherein the aliphatic or alicyclic portion of said aliphatic or alicyclic dicarboxylic acid has 3-20 carbon atoms, andrepeat units from at least one aliphatic glycol having 2-20 carbon atoms;(b) 90-10% by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate of 4,4-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol-A); and(c) 0.1 to about 2% by weight of a combination of aliphatic and aromatic phosphite compounds.

Abstract: Compositions containing at least about 30% of a poly(alkylene terephthalate), at least about 3% of a polylactone, about 0.05% to about 10% of a carbodiimide and at least about 0.05% to about 10% of an aliphatic phosphite, all percentages being by weight based on the weight of the composition, has excellent thermal stability. The compositions are useful for wire insulation and cable jacketing. Heat recoverable articles, such as tubing and molded parts can be prepared from the compositions.

Abstract: A polyolefin resin is stabilized against heat, oxidation and light as well as against discoloration by combustion gas and nitrogen oxide gas by incorporating therein the following two components:(A) a hindered phenolic compound represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms; and (B) a hindered piperidine compound represented by the following formula (II): ##STR2## wherein n is 2 to 20.

Abstract: A cured ethylene.multidot..alpha.-olefin copolymer-based rubber composition excellent in weathering resistance property is produced by curing with an organic peroxide an uncured rubber composition comprising 100 parts by weight of an ethylene .multidot..alpha.-olefin copolymer-based rubber, 1 to 10 parts by weight of a hindered amine-based weathering agent, 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of a phenol-based antioxidant, 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of a sulfur-based antioxidant, 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of a phosphite ester-based antioxidant, and 1 to 10 parts by weight of a benzotriazole-based ultraviolet absorber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polycarbonate resin composition comprising:100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin;(A) 0.05 to 1 part by weight of long chain aliphatic alcohol represented by the general formula: C.sub.n H.sub.2n+1 OH wherein n is 25 or more; and(B) 0 to 0.001 part by weight as phosphorus atom of at least one phosphorus compound selected from the group consisting of phosphorous acid and phosphorous acid estersThe composition of the present invention is excellent in heat resistance and hydrolytic resistance, and further has good mold releasing properties.

Abstract: A flame-retardant thermotropic polyester composition comprising 100 parts by weight of thermotropic polyester (A) and 0.5 to 60 parts by weight of poly(bromostyrene)(B) having the following structural unit produced from bromostyrene monomer, as the principal structural component thereof, and having a number average molecular weight of 1.times.10.sup.3 to 30.times.10.sup.4 ; ##STR1## has excellent flame retardancy, mechanical properties and heat resistance, and the shaped articles molded from the composition has also superior appearance.

Abstract: The resistance to yellowing caused by post formation heating of a solid organic polymer produced by polymerizing a polymerizable composition comprising:(a) from about 55 to about 89 percent by weight poly(allyl carbonate)-functional material selected from the group consisting of poly(allyl carbonate)-functional monomer, prepolymer of said monomer, and a mixture thereof;(b) from about 10 to about 30 percent by weight vicinally aliphatic polyurethane having two ethylenically unsaturated terminal groups of which at least about 40 mole percent are allyl terminal groups; and(c) from about 0.05 to about 0.5 percent by weight organic pyrocarbonate selected from the group consisting of dialkyl pyrocarbonate, dicycloalkyl pyrocarbonate, bis(cycloalkylalkyl) pyrocarbonate, and a mixture thereof;is enhanced by also including in the polymerizable composition from about 0.05 to about 0.5 percent by weight triphenyl phosphite.

Abstract: A molded product for colored food, comprising (A) 0.01 to 1 part by weight of a hindered amine type light stabilizer and (B) 0.01 to 0.5 part by weight of an aromatic phosphite type and/or an aromatic phosphonite type antioxidant formulated per 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin containing substantially no phenol type antioxidant is disclosed.The molded product for colored food made of a polyolefin and having the composition of the present invention undergoes no discoloration even when contacted with a colored food for a long time and is also excellent in odor characteristic, mechanical characteristics and stability, etc., and therefore excellent as molded product for colored food, particularly sealed vessel, vessel for microwave oven heating.

Abstract: A polypropylene resin containing an .alpha.-olefinic copolymer rubber and an inorganic filler is stabilized by incorporating therein the following 6 components:(A) a hindered phenolic compound having a molecular weight of not less than 500,(B) a high-molecular hindered piperidine compound such as poly[{6-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)amino-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl}{(2,2,6,6- tetramethyl-4-piperidyl)-imino}hexamethylene{(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperid yl)imino}],(C) a low-molecular hindered piperidine compound such as 2-methyl-2-(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl)amino-N-(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4 -piperidyl)propionamide,(D) a benzoate compound such as 2,4-di-t-butylphenyl 3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxybenzoate,(E) a phosphorous compound such as bis(2,4-di-t-butylphenyl) pentaerythritol diphosphite, and(F) an amide compound such as ethylene-bisstearylamide. This composition may also contain a sulfur compound such as dialkyl thiodipropionate and pentaerythritol tetrakis(3-alkylthiopropionate).

Abstract: A composition comprising an ethylene/chlorotrifluoroethylene copolymer and an effective stabilizing amount of a phenolic complex of the formula: ##STR1## wherein at least one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 is --OH, and wherein the remaining R.sub.1 through R.sub.5 is hydrogen or an aliphatic hydrocarbon, and wherein each of R.sub.1 through R.sub.5 may be the same or different provided that at least one of R.sub.1 through R.sub.5 is --OH, and each of R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 is an alkylene group having from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, and each of R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 may be the same or different. The composition may further include a phosphite, a thioester or sulfide compound, and/or an inorganic filler such as tricalcium aluminate hexahydrate. Such compositions show improved melt stability at high temperatures and are useful as wire and cable coatings, films, and pipes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to glass filled poly(arylene sulfide) molding compositions which upon being molded result in products having improved mechanical properties. Methods of preparing the compositions, methods of using the compositions to form molded products and the molded products so produced are also provided. The compositions are comprised of poly(arylene sulfide) resin, glass reinforcement material, an epoxysilane and an organic phosphite.

Abstract: The invention is directed to stabilizer compositions, to polymers containing these stabilizer compositions for use as additives in polymeric matrices, and to polymeric products which contain these additives. The stabilizer compositions comprise a ternary composition of a sterically hindered phenol, a less sterically hindered phenol, and an organic phosphite. These compositions are admixed with polymers to provide polymeric additives to improve the physical and mechanical properties of polymeric matrices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a styrene-based resin composition comprising a styrene-based polymer having mainly a syndiotactic configuration and a specified antioxidant, a fibrous molding or extrusion produced by spinning a syndiotactic styrene resin composition and a molding produced by shaping and/or spinning, and stretching said resin.

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

Abstract: A stabilizing composition for thermoplastic organic polymers containing measured quantities of: (a) a sterically hindered phenol; (b) a triarylphosphite; and (c) a dialkylthiodipropionate. Stabilized polymer compositions are also described containing a thermoplastic organic polymer, in particular a polyolefin, and a stabilizing quantity of said stabilizing composition, which possess excellent characteristics in relation to their melt flow index and color when subjected to repeated extrusion and in relation to their long-term thermal stability.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesive compositions stabilized against thermal degradation, discoloration, skin formation and substantial viscosity changes, said adhesives being based on ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and a hydrocarbon tackifying resin and containing a stabilizer system of a hindered phenol antioxidant, a phosphite costabilizer and an acid scavenger.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced polymer composition containing resin components including (a) 30-90 weight % of a polyamide resin, and (b) 10-70 weight % of polyolefin+unsaturated carboxylic acid-modified polyolefin, based on the resin components; and, per 100 parts by weight of the total components, (c) 5-50 parts by weight of glass fibers, and (d) additives including the following set of additives: 0.1-1 parts by weight of N,N'-hexamethylene-bis (3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-hydrocinnamide); 0.1-1 parts by weight of triethylene glycol-bis [3-(3-tert-butyl-5-methyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propionate]; and 0.1-1 parts by weight of pentaerythrityl-tetrakis [3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propionate]. An alternative set of additives are 0.1-2 parts by weight of N,N'-bis [3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propionyl] hydrazine; 0.05-0.5 parts by weight of pentaerythrityl-tetrakis [3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propionate]; 0.05-0.5 parts by weight of distearyl-pentaerythritol diphosphite; and 0.

Abstract: Described herein are novel heat-stabilized poly(aryl ether ketone) compositions. Stability is imparted by blending a poly(aryl ether ketone) with an aromatic phosphorus compound and an organic acid having a dissociation constant within a well-defined range.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polycarbonate resin composition comprising:100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin;(A) 00.5 to 1 part by weight of an ester of saturated fatty acid having 10 to 30 carbon atoms and monohydric or polyhydric alcohol having 2 to 30 carbon atoms;(B) 0.05 to 1 part by weight of paraffin wax, and(C) 0 to 0.001 part by weight as a phosphorus atom of at least one phosphorus compound selected from the group consisting of phosphorus acid and phosphorous acid esters, wherein the total amount of the components (A) and (B) is 0.1 to 1 part by weight.The present invention further relates to a polycarbonate resin composition comprising:100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin;(D) 0.05 to 1 part by weight of .beta.-long side chain alcohol/behenic acid ester or long chain aliphatic alcohol; and(E) 0 to 0.001 part by weight as a phosphorus atom of at least one phosphorus compound selected from the group consisting of phosphorous acid and phosphorus acid esters.

Abstract: A stabilized resin composition comprising a resin, a piperidine derivative represented by the formula (III) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbom atoms; R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having from 1 to 2 carbon atoms; and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a phenol-type antioxidant and a sulfur-containing antioxidant. The composition simultaneously meets heat resistance, oxidation resistance and light resistance requirements.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyester resin composition exhibiting improved antistatic properties including a thermoplastic polyester resin, between about 0.02 to about 10 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition, of a sulfonate-type anionic antistatic agent, and between about 0.005 to about 10 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition, of one or more compounds selected from organophosphorus compounds, and organic chelating agents.

Abstract: An aromatic polyamide, e.g., from isophthalic acid and 4,4'-bis(4-aminophenoxy)diphenylsulfone, is produced with a sufficient amount, e.g., 0.05-4 mol%, of 4-phenoxypyridine to improve resistance to thermal oxidation.

Abstract: Flame retardant mixtures of a polyphenylene ether resin, an alkenyl aromatic elastomer, an organic phosphate flame retardant agent and a crosslinking agent are described. They are curable by heating or by exposure to high energy radiation. Articles such as electrical wires and cables comprising insulation made of the composition, and a method of their production, are also disclosed.

Abstract: An impact modifier for a thermoplastic resin is disclosed, which comprises (I) 100 parts by weight of a graft copolymer formed by graft-polymerizing (B) a monomer having a vinyl group in the molecule onto (A) a butadiene polymer and, incorporated therein, (II) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a thioether type heat stabilizer, (III) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a phosphite type heat stabilizer and (IV) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a phenol type heat stabilizer having a molecular eight of at least 500. A thermoplastic resin composition having this impact modifier incorporated therein exhibits a good heat discoloration resistance and heat deterioration resistance under high-temperature conditions, as well as an improved impact resistance.

Abstract: Bislactams of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently of one another are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 and/or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 form a tetra- or pentamethylene radical, and R.sup.5 is hydrogen, carbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, benzoyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.10 -phenylalkyl, the phenyl nucleus being unsubstituted or substituted by one or two C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyoxy, fluorine, chlorine or bromine radicals, or is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -cyanoalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -hydroxyalkyl or C.sub.2 - or C.sub.3 -aminoalkyl, and the acid addition salts and hydrates of these compounds.The compounds (I) are stabilizers for organic materials.

Abstract: A stabilized polyolefin composition having improved weathering resistance is provided, whereby the following four components are incorporated into a polyolefin:(A) a hindered piperidine compound having a molecular weight of more than 750, such as poly-{[6-morpholino-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl][2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperid yl)imino]hexamethylene[2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl)imino]},(B) a hindered piperidine compound having a molecular weight of less than 500, such as bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate,(C) a benzoate compound such as 2,4-di-t-butylphenyl 3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxybenzoate, and(D) a phosphorus-containing compound such as bis(2,4-di-t-butylphenyl) pentaerythritol diphosphite.

Abstract: Polyvinyl chloride resin stabilizer compositions are provided, comprising a 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl piperidinyl compound and an ammonium or metal perchlorate; and also stabilized polyvinyl chloride resin compositions containing such stabilizers, and optionally including a plasticizer, and particularly as molded articles with polyurethane foam backing.