Abstract: The present invention is directed to an antistatic pressure sensitive adhesive. The antistatic pressure sensitive adhesive comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive, and an antistatic agent comprising at least one organic salt. Certain embodiments of the antistatic pressure sensitive adhesive also have a luminous transmission of greater than about 89% according to ASTM D 1003-95. Additional embodiments of the antistatic pressure sensitive adhesive have a haze of less than about 5% according to ASTM D 1003-95, and in specific embodiments the haze is less than about 2% according to ASTM D 1003-95.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition suitable for, among others, glazing applications is disclosed. The composition contains a transparent thermoplastic, an organic infrared absorber and a phosphine compound, is characterized by a low tendency to yellowing even after prolonged exposure to thermal stressing, manifested by a small change in its Yellowness Index.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition and article for reducing food deposit adhesion to cookware. More specifically this invention relates to a resin composition comprising a polysulfone or polyethersulfone resin having a glass transition temperature of at least 180° C., a fluorinated polyolefin, and a fatty acid amide. The invention also relates to an article comprising the composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition and article for reducing food deposit adhesion to cookware. More specifically this invention relates to a resin composition comprising a polysulfone or polyethersulfone resin having a glass transition temperature of at least 180° C., a fluorinated polyolefin, and an anionic surfactant. The invention also relates to an article comprising the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rubber compositions containing an elastomer and a trivalent phosphorous compound-silica complex.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for reducing food deposit adhesion to cookware. More specifically this invention relates to a resin composition having a glass transition temperature of at least 180° C. containing an amount of at least one fluorinated compounds, optionally also containing at least one additive selected from fatty acid esters, fatty acid amide, anionic surfactant, or a mixture containing at least one of the foregoing, to reduce food deposit adhesion on cookware made from the composition. The invention also relates to a method for providing plastic cookware having reduced food deposit adhesion.

Abstract: The present invention provides resin compositions comprising a thermoplastic resin, at least one phosphoramide having a glass transition point of at least about 0° C. preferably of at least about 10° C., and most preferably of at least about 20° C.; and at least one adjunct flame retardant. The present invention also relates to articles made from the resin compositions. The present invention also provides methods to make the resin compositions having improved heat properties over compositions known in the art.

Abstract: The present invention is a high performance thermoplastic polymer composition that comprises a thermoplastic polymer resin such as polyetherimide, polyethersulfone, etc., and an additive formulated to improve the overall melt flow properties of the final composition. The additive can be a phosphonium sulfonate or an anhydride. The final composition has improved melt flow qualities with no significant depreciation in other desirable characteristics.

Abstract: Acrylic resin compositions having excellent antistaticity, good appearance and superior optical properties made by blending (A) 100 parts by weight of an acrylic resin; (B) a phosphonium sulfonate consisted of organic sulfonate anion and organic phosphonium cation; (C) a lithium benzenesulfonate; and (D) 0.05 to 2.0 parts by weight of a fatty acid ester and/or amide, wherein (B)/(C) is 2/8 to 8/2 by weight and (B) plus (C) is 0.2 to 2.5 parts by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for reducing food deposit adhesion to cookware. More specifically this invention relates to a resin composition having a glass transition temperature of at least 180° C. containing an amount of at least one additive selected from fatty acid esters, fatty acid amide, anionic surfactant, or a mixture containing at least one of the foregoing to reduce food deposit adhesion on cookware made from the composition. The invention also relates to a method for providing plastic cookware having reduced food deposit adhesion.

Abstract: The present invention provides resin compositions comprising a thermoplastic resin, at least one phosphoramide having a glass transition point of at least about 0° C., preferably of at least about 10° C., and most preferably of at least about 20° C.; and at least one adjunct flame retardant. The present invention also relates to articles made from the resin compositions. The present invention also provides methods to make the resin compositions having improved heat properties over compositions known in the art.

Abstract: An antistatic agent having phosphonium sulfonate of a specified kind and inorganic sulfonate of a specified kind mixed at a specified ratio can provide synthetic polymer materials with a superior antistatic characteristic without adversely affecting the natural hue and transparency of the material. Aliphatic carboxylic acid ester of polyhydric alcohol may also be mixed together in the agent.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing resin composition comprising at least one fluorine-containing polycyclic compound (A) selected from the group consisting of the following compounds (A1), (A2) and (A3), and a polymer (B) having a fluorine-containing alicyclic structure: (A1) a fluorine-containing non-condensed polycyclic compound having at least two fluorine-containing rings bonded by a bond containing at least one member selected from the group consisting of a triazine ring, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a phosphorus atom and a metal atom, each of said fluorine-containing rings being a carbon ring or a heterocyclic ring, (A2) a fluorine-containing non-condensed polycyclic compound having at least three fluorine-containing rings bonded directly or by a bond containing a carbon atom, each of said fluorine-containing rings being a carbon ring or a heterocyclic ring, (A3) a fluorine-containing condensed polycyclic compound which is a condensed polycyclic compound composed of at least three carbon rings or heterocyclic r

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition containing a polyetherimide resin, a glycidyl ester impact modifier and a organometallic compound exhibits improved impact strength and ductility.

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

Abstract: A composition which contains ETFE and PAS in a weight ratio of 5-95/5-95, and which further contains an organic onium compound in such a proportion that the weight ratio of the total amount of the above two component polymers and the organic onium compound is 80-99.99/0.01-20.

Abstract: The present invention, which addresses the needs of the prior art, provides irreversible, hydrophilic gels which can be incorporated into dressing compositions, dermatologically compatible compositions, wound packings, wound dressings, burn dressings, drug delivery dressings, dry films, cosmetic masks and cosmetic wrap dressings. The gels of the invention include a blend of a hydrophilic poly(aldehyde) and a polymer selected from the group consisting of a poly(amide), a poly(amine) and a poly(alcohol).

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions compriseA) from 30 to 97% by weight of a polyester,B) from 1 to 30% by weight of melamine cyanurate,C) from 1 to 30% by weight of at least one phosphorus-containing flame retardant which contains phosphorus in the valence state -1, -2 or -3,D) from 0 to 60% by weight of other additives and processing aids,where the total of the percentages by weight of components A) to D) is 100%.

Abstract: Color stable thermoplastic resin compositions include a polyetherimide resin, polyester resin and phosphorus and/or phenol containing color stabilizers, and exhibit resistance to elevated temperature, elimination of black specks, and improved mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of polyisocyanates containing uretdione groups bya) oligomerizing a portion of the isocyanate groups of diisocyanates having aliphatically and/or cycloaliphatically bound isocyanate groups in the presence of catalysts or catalyst systems which accelerate the dimerization of isocyanate groups and in the presence of trisubstituted phosphite stabilizers corresponding to formula (I) ##STR1## b) optionally termination of the oligomerization reaction at a degree of oligomerization of 10 to 60% by adding a catalyst poison andc) optionally removing unreacted diisocyanate by extraction or thin-layer distillation.The present invention also relates to the use of the resulting uretdione polyisocyanates as a starting component for polyurethane plastics, particularly as an isocyanate component for the production of uretdione hardeners for powder coating compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for processing a thermoplastic resin composition by extruding the composition through a nickel die to provide an extrudate having a low degree of surface roughness, said composition comprising(A) 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin;(B) 0.01 to 1 part by weight of a hydroxy-functional diorganopolysiloxane having a number average molecular weight of at least 10,000; and(C) 0.001 to 1 part by weight of an organophosphorous compound.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding material comprising a mixture of a polyamide and a stabilizing amount of a copper compound obtained by reacting a copper(I) salt with a phosphine chelate ligand containing at least 2 phosphorous atoms.

Abstract: Nanocomposites are made by melt-blending a melt processable polymer having a high melt processing temperature and an organophosphonium cation modified layered clay. Such modified layered clay is more stable at the higher temperatures encountered during the melt processing of such a melt processable polymer than the modified layered clays used in the prior art, enabling the preparation of the nanocomposite.

Abstract: The invention is relative to weather-resistant polyamides and to methods of their production in which the polymerization or polycondensation of the polyamide-forming monomers (I) is carried out in the presence of 0.02 to 0.7% by weight 4-amino-2,2,6,6-tetraalkylpiperdine (II), 0 to 0.5% by weight of an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic diamine (III) carrying a primary and a tertiary amino group and 0.02 to 0.7% by weight of a 2,6-dialkylphenol (IV) functionalized in 4-position to the OH group and with the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different alkyl groups with 1 to 6 C atoms, R.sup.3 is either a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, functional group A represents either a free carboxyl group or a carboxyl group esterified with C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Redistribution of polycarbonate compositions is effected in the presence of a tetraorganophosphonium hydroxide as catalyst and a catalyst decomposing amount of a polyhydroxyaliphatic compound such as glyceryl monostearate, pentaerythritol or ethylene glycol. Catalyst decomposition after redistribution improves the stability of the redistributed polycarbonate composition.

Abstract: A multi-layered film comprises a polyolefin first layer and at least one second layer composed of polyester or polyphenylene sulfide adjacent to the polyolefin layer, said polyolefin first layer containing 0.001 to 1% by weight of a quaternary phosphonium salt of sulfonic acid, and wherein the adhesion between the polyolefin first layer and the at least one second layer is 0.1 to 20 g/cm. A single-layer film composed of either the polyolefin first layer or the second layer can be readily peeled off the multi-layered film and casting of a highly uniform multi-layered film can be carried out at high speed.

Abstract: Easily dyeable meta-linkage-containing aromatic polyamide fibers consisting of a composition which comprises a meta-linkage-containing aromatic polyamide incorporating a quaternary onium salt of an alkylbenzenesulfonic acid. They are easily dyeable with cationic dyes, and thus may be used in the fields of bedding, clothing and interior decoration.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are described wherein a styrenic polymer is rendered flame retardant by incorporation therein before, during or after its formation, a combination of (a) at least one organic phosphorus additive that (i) is halogen-free, and (ii) is composed solely of carbon, hydrogen, and phosphorus, and optionally and preferably one or more of the elements nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; and (b) elemental sulfur; in proportions such that (i) the sulfur content from b) is less than 2 percent by weight of the weight of the styrenic polymer plus the weight of a) and b), and (ii) the styrenic polymer plus ingredients a) and b) can provide test specimens which exhibit an LOI of at least 24 if tested in accordance with ASTM Standard Test Method D 2863-87.

Abstract: An aromatic polycarbonate composition having improved color stability and improved hydrolytic stability, while maintaining good processing properties, which composition consists of an aromatic polycarbonate and a stabilizer system consisting of at least one organic phosphorous containing additive and hexamethylene tetra amine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new polymer compositions for use in the manufacture of ophthalmic lenses, to their use in ophthalmology and to apparatus using these lenses, such as eyepieces and film/video camera optics.

Abstract: A process for the production of a stabilized polycarbonate which comprises melt-polycondensing an aromatic dihydroxy compound and a carbonic acid diester in the presence of a polycondensation catalyst and then, after the reaction mixture shows an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.1, adding at least one stabilizer selected from the group consisting of specific compounds having a sulfonates group sulfonic acid anhydride group or a sulfate group in an amount of 0.01 to 500 ppm of a polycarbonate to be formed, to form a polycarbonate having a desired intrinsic viscosity.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved grade of polyimide containing an organic phosphorus compound, a film composed thereof and a method of making the aforementioned film. According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a polyimide film improved in mechanical strength.

Abstract: A coating composition useful, for example, in the preparation of automotive gaskets and the like, the composition comprising:(1) a fluoroelastomer;(2) a quaternary ammonium or quaternary phosphonium salt accelerator;(3) a polyol;(4) an acid acceptor;(5) an oil-soluble chelating agent; and(6) an organic solvent.

Abstract: A curable composition that includes (a) at least one curable polymer comprising interpolymerized units derived from vinylidene fluoride; and (b) at least one cure accelerator comprising a silyl-functional onium salt, and a method for curing such compositions.

Abstract: Self-extinguishing polymeric compositions comprising ammonium polyphosphate aving the general formula (I):(NH.sub.4).sub.n+2 P.sub.n O.sub.3n+1 (I)microencapsulated with condensation compounds obtained by means of the polymerization of polyaminic compositions essentially constituted by derivatives of 2,4,6-triamino-1,3,5-triazine, having the general formula (II): ##STR1## with aldehydes, preferably formaldehyde.

Abstract: A process for the production of a stabilized polycarbonate which comprises melt-polycondensing an aromatic dihydroxy compound and a carbonic acid diester in the presence of a polycondensation catalyst and then, after the reaction mixture shows an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.1, adding at least one stabilizer selected from the group consisting of specific compounds having a sulfanate group and a sulfonic acid anhydride group in an amount of 0.01 to 500 ppm of a polycarbonate to be formed, to form a polycarbonate having a desired intrinsic viscosity.

Abstract: The diposphines have the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently from each other represent a hydrocarbyl group which is substituted with one or more radicals selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl and alkoxy, andA is --C(O)--, --S(O).sub.2 --, --S(O)-- or certain divalent organic groups.The diphosphines are useful for stabilizing thermoplastic polymers, such as polycarbonates, against thermal discoloration.

Abstract: A coating composition useful, for example, in the preparation of automotive gaskets and the like, the composition comprising:(1) a fluoroelastomer;(2) a quaternary ammonium or quaternary phosphonium salt accelerator;(3) a polyol;(4) an acid acceptor;(5) an oil-soluble chelating agent; and(6) an organic solvent.

Abstract: An antistatic resin composition is herein disclosed which comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a methyl methacrylate-styrene copolymer resin, (B) 0.3 to 3 parts by weight of a phosphonium sulfonate, and if necessary, (C) 0.3 to 3 parts by weight of an aliphatic or an aromatic ester having 6 to 34 carbon atoms. Furthermore, a resin composition further containing a light diffuser can be applied to a Fresnel lens sheet or a light cover sheet.The above resin composition is excellent in appearance properties, optical properties such as a total light transmittance, which is usually 88% or more, antistatic properties such as the prevention of dust adhesion and transparency without the deterioration of mechanical properties.

Abstract: It is herein disclosed a process for stabilizing freshly prepared polyketone polymer comprising contacting the polymer with a sufficient quantity of a stabilizing agent such as an alkali metal iodide salt or an onium iodide salt of nitrogen, phosphorus, or arsenic in which the organic groups comprising the cation coordination sphere is shielded by aromatic substituents. The inventive process results in stabilized polyketone polymers having and exhibiting improved thermal oxidative stability properties. It is also disclosed a stabilized polymer composition comprising a major amount of a polyketone polymer and a minor amount of an onium iodide salt of nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic or combination thereof in which the cation coordination sphere is shielded by aromatic substituents.

Abstract: The present invention provides blends of polycarbonates and triphenylphosphane sulphonates and optionally fluorinated polyolefins and/or further customary additives, together with a process for the production of the blends according to the invention.

Abstract: A halogen group solvent comprising a mixed solvent consisting essentially of bromochloromethane and/or 1,2-dichloroethylene and a co-solvent, wherein the co-solvent is at least one member selected from the group consisting of carbon dioxide, sulfur hexafluoride, difluorochloromethane, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, etc., and the content of said co-solvent in the mixed solvent is 3 to 65% by weight; a polyolefin solution using the solvent; and a process for producing a three-dimensional fiber of a polyolefin using the solution.

Abstract: A stabilizer composition containsa) a phosphine of the general formulaPR.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 (I)wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently from each other represent an alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or alkyl-aryl group or an aryl group which is substituted at the aromatic ring with one or more halogens and/or one or more alkyl, hydroxy or alkoxy groups andb) a hindered phenol.The stabilizer composition is useful for stabilizing thermoplastic polymers against discoloration. Optionally an organic light diffuser mixed with the thermoplastic polymer. The stabilizer composition is particularly useful for stabilizing polycarbonate 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: Improved thermoplastic resinous blends are disclosed comprising a carbonate polymer; an organophosphorus compound; a fluorinated polymer; and a halogenated diphenol oligocarbonate.

Abstract: A blended composition containing polycarbonate and polyester and/or an acrylate polymer, modified with poly(tetrafluoroethylene), an organophosphorous compound and an aromatic halogenated carbonate oligomer to obtain ignition resistance properties, and, optionally, an elastomeric impact modifier.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for producing organic particles (e.g. toner particles) having uniform charge controlling coating and excellent charge controlling effect. In the process, a dispersion comprising the organic particles (A), a specific compound (B) forming insoluble substances upon reacting with an insolubilizer (D) and a dispersing medium is prepared and then reacted with the insolubilizer (D).

Abstract: Process for enhancing the electrostatic chargeability of powder coatings or powders, and the use thereof for surface coating solid objects.Process for enhancing the electrostatic chargeability of powder coatings or powders intended for the surface-coating of solid objects, by homogeneously incorporating at least one salt-like, cationic compound of the formula (1) ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, independently of one another, denote hydrogen atoms, straight-chain or branched alkyl groups having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, mononuclear or polynuclear cycloaliphatic radicals having 5 to 12 carbon atoms, oxethyl groups of the general formula --(CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O).sub.n --R in which n denotes a number from 1 to 10 and R denotes a hydrogen atom, a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Novel composite resinous film comprising a continuous phase of at least one resin and a discontinuous phase of microdomains which are aggregates of particles of at least one insoluble resin and are 0.03 to 10 microns in size, is provided. The film can exhibit the most desirous properties of the respective, constituent resinous materials and are useful in various fields including the paint industry.

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