Abstract: The present invention relates to a silica reinforced rubber composition and pneumatic tires having treads comprised of the silica reinforced rubber compositions. The silica reinforced rubber composition comprises an elastomer, silica, optionally carbon black and a silica coupler of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 individually represent hydrogen or an alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; X represents oxygen or sulfur; and Z represents a hydroxyalkyl group of 2 to 7 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is an integer from 1 to 4, R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl; wherein when n is 1, R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, aryl radicals having 6 to 12 carbon atoms, aralkyl radicals having 7 to 12 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl radicals having 5 to 12 carbon atoms and radicals of the formula: ##STR2## wherein x is an integer of from 1 to 7; wherein when n is 2, R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of alkylene radicals having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, cycloalkylene radicals having 5 to 12 carbon atoms, arylene radicals having 6 to 12 carbon atoms, ##STR3## polyalkyl glycol ether radicals having the following structure ##STR4## wherein x is an integer from 1 to 7.

Abstract: Products are described which can be obtained by reacting components a), b) and c), where component a) is a compound of the formula I or a mixture of compounds of the formula I, component b) is a compound of the formula II or a mixture of compounds of the formula II and component c) is a compound of the formula III or a mixture of compounds of the formula III, ##STR1## in which the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, the compound of the formula I being, for example, pentaerythritol, thiodiethylene glycol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,4-propanediol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, diethanolamine or glycerol, the compound of the formula II being, for example, sunflower oil or coconut fat, and the compound of the formula III being, for example, methyl 3-(3',5'-di-tert-butyl-4'-hydroxyphenyl)propionate. The abovementioned products can be used as liquid antioxidants in polymers and lubricants.

Abstract: A composition comprisinga) an uncross linked black-filled rubber homopolymer, copolymer or terpolymer based on diene monomers, andb) at least one compound of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein n is 1, 2, 3 or 4, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently of the other C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, X is methylene or ethylene and, when n is 1, R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.20 alkyl which is interrupted by --O-- and/or --S--; C.sub.3 C.sub.20 alkenyl, C.sub.5 C.sub.12 cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl-substituted C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl; phenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl-substituted phenyl; C.sub.7 -C.sub.10 phenylalkyl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.10 phenylalkyl which is substituted in the phenyl moiety by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; when n is 2, R.sub.3 is C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 alkylene, C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 alkylene which is interrupted by --O-- and/or --S--, C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 cycloalkylene or phenylene; when n is 3, R.sub.3 is C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 alkanetriyl and, when n is 4, R.sub.3 is C.

Abstract: The invention relates to crystalline complex compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, as corrosion inhibitors in coating compositions for protecting metallic surfaces.

Abstract: The novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which n is an integer from the range from 4 to 8 and m is an integer from the range from 1 to 4,A is the aliphatic, aromatic, araliphatic or heterocyclic radical of a monobasic to tetrabasic carboxylic acid, andR.sup.1 and R.sup.1', independently of one another, are C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 alkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, are suitable for stabilizing organic material against thermal, oxidative or actinic degradation.

Abstract: Liquid crystal films which are stable to light, moisture and heat, and which have an improved response time and viewing angle are provided by combining ferroelectric liquid crystals and a polymer matrix. The invention further provides for liquid crystal display elements utilizing the liquid crystal films of the invention. Still further, the invention provides methods of producing the liquid crystal films. According to the invention, liquid crystalline polymers having optical anisotropy as a polymer matrix and functional side chain radicals having an asymmetric carbon atom and dipole moment in the polymer matrix are matched with the dipole moment of the ferroelectric crystals.

Abstract: A curable composition comprising as effect components:(A) 100 parts by weight of at least one member selected from the group consisting of a polyester, an ether ester block-copolymer, a vinyl polymer, a diallyl phthalate compound, a diallyl phthalate copolymer and an epoxy compound, said component (A) having in its molecule at least one silyl group represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## (B) 0.0001 to 50 parts by weight of an organotin compound, and (C) 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of a mercapto group-containing compound. The curable composition has well balanced pot life and curability and provides a cured product having an excellent appearance.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optically non-linear active waveguiding material comprising an optically transparent polymer and a non-linear optical dopant comprising more than one donor-.pi.-acceptor unit.Dopants comprising more than one donor-.pi.-acceptor unit, especially dopants in which the donor-.pi.-acceptor units are positioned in a cyclic group, have a high hyperpolarizability and a charge-transfer absorption band wavelength which is about the same as that of dopants with only one donor-.pi.-acceptor unit.Especially suitable dopants for use are calix(4)arenes. These are provided with acceptor groups at the upper rim and with donor groups at the lower rim. In addition to having excellent hyperpolarizability, these compounds were found to be readily soluble in host polymers, such as polymethylene (meth) acrylate and polystyrene.

Abstract: A polymeric monomer (A) having as a main component thereof a (meth)acryl type monomer which is subjected to aqueous suspension polymerization in the presence of a compound (B) which is substantially insoluble in water and sparingly soluble in the polymeric monomer (A). The compound (B) has at least one, preferably two or more, structural units, selected from the group consisting of --SH, --S--S--, --COOH, --NO.sub.2, and --OH. The use of compound (B), in the suspension polymerization of the (meth)acryl type monomer, represses of the production of by-produced minute particles due to sympathetic emulsion polymerization. The suspension polymerization permits production of meth)acryl type polymer particles having high heat stability and a small range of particle diameters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flame retardant insulation and jacketing compositions useful for wire and cable products which exhibit improved adhesion to the metal conductor. This is achieved by the use of a specific stabilizer package comprised of three specific antioxidants and by varying their relative proportions. The compositions are based on ethylene-vinyl esters and ethylene-alkyl acrylate copolymers and are formulated with a hydrated inorganic filler, an alkoxy silane, a crosslinking agent and the three-component stabilizer package. Antioxidants utilized for the three-component stabilizer package include tetrakis[methylene(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate)]methane, pentaerythritol tetrakis(betalaurylthiopropionate) and thiodiethylene bis(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate).

Abstract: Polyketone compositions can be stabilized by the addition of a suitable stabilizing amount of a blend of a hindered phenol compound, such as a thioester-containing hindered phenol and an epoxy compound (such as an epoxy cycloaliphatic carboxylate).

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a cover for accommodating an air bag, having a high opening reliability, adaptable to a wide range of temperatures, having a good durability and a suitable touch, and providing a high productivity and a lower cost, and reducing the weight of the air bag apparatus as a whole. To attain the above object, the cover of the present invention is injection molded from a thermoplastic elastomer comprised of the following components (a), (b), (c) and (d), and having a hardness of between 60 and 85 measured according to JIS K 6301 TypeA. (a) a hydrogenated styrene and conjugated diene block copolymer of between 30 parts by weight and 55 parts by weight and obtained by hydrogenating a block copolymer composed of at least two polymer blocks including styrene units as a main part thereof and at least one polymer block including conjugated diene units as a main part thereof, a content of the styrene in the copolymer being between 20% by weight of the copolymer being 10.sup.

Abstract: Perfluoroalkyl substituted neopentyl alcohols can be reacted with substituted hydroxphenylalkanoic esters to form perfluoroalkyl containing hydroxyphenylalkanoic ester antioxidants. The perfluoroalkyl substituted hindered hydroxyphenyl alkanoates are stablizers which confer superior processing stability to polymers processed at elevated temperatures such as polypropylene, as well as protecting said polymers from thermal and oxidative degradation.

Abstract: The resin composition of the invention comprises as resin components specific aromatic polyamide (A), a specific graft-modified polymer (B), an aliphatic polyamide (C), and plural antioxidants comprising a hindered phenol type antioxidant (D) having a molecular weight of not less than 500 and a TGA 10% weight loss temperature of not lower than 300.degree. C. and a sulfur type antioxidant (E) having a molecular weight of not less than 600 and a TGA 10% weight loss temperature of not lower than 280.degree. C. The connector of the invention has housing formed from the above-mentioned resin composition. The resin composition of the invention shows excellent heat resistance. The connector of the invention is lightweight and is excellent in heat resistance, water resistance and chemical resistance.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a) an organic film-forming binder; and b) a corrosion-inhibiting amount of a substantially water-insoluble mono- or poly-basic salt of:i) a ketoacid having the formula I: ##STR1## in which m and n, independently, are 0 or an integer from 1 to 10 provided that the sum of m and n is at least 1; A is C.sub.1 -C.sub.15 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.15 alkenyl, optionally substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.15 alkyl interrupted by one or more O-, N- or S-atoms, optionally substituted C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl, optionally substituted C.sub.7 -C.sub.12 aralkyl, optionally substituted C.sub.7 -C.sub.12 aralkenyl, a heterocyclic residue or a ferrocenyl residue; R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are the same or different and each is a substituent A, hydrogen, OH, O-C.sub.1 -C.sub.15 alkyl, NH.sub.2, NH(C.sub.1 -C.sub.15 alkyl), N(C.sub.1 -C.sub.15 alkyl).sub.2, CO.sub.2 H, CO.sub.2 (C.sub.1 -C.sub.15 alkyl), SO.sub.3 H, P(O) (OH).sub.2 P(O)(OH)(O-C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Sulfoxides of alkylthiomethylphenols of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.18 alkenyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 cycloalkenyl, phenyl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.18 alkenyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 cycloalkenyl, phenyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl or a radical --CH.sub.2 --SO--R.sub.5, in which R.sub.5 is C.sub.8 -C.sub.20 alkyl which may be interrupted by --O--, --S-- or --SO-- groups, mono- or dihydroxy-substituted C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n COOR.sub.6 or --CH(CH.sub.3)COOR.sub.6, in which R.sub.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl and n is 1 or 2, R.sub.3 is hydrogen or a group --CH.sub.2 --SO--R.sub.5, in which R.sub.5 is as defined above, and R.sub.4 has the same meanings as R.sub.2 , with the proviso that only one of the radicals R.sub.2, R.sub.3 or R.sub.4 is the group --CH.sub.2 --SO--R.sub.5 and that, if R.sub.

Abstract: One-piece and multi-layered golf balls are improved in flying performance by forming the one-piece ball entirely or multi-layered golf ball core from a rubber composition comprising a base rubber, an unsaturated carboxylic acid metal salt, and an organic sulfur compound and/or a metal salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides coating compositions comprisinga) an organic film-forming binder; andb) a corrosion-inhibiting amount of a salt ofi) a ketoacid having the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein a is 1,2,3,4 or 5; the R substituents are the same or different and each is hydrogen; halogen; nitro; cyano; CF.sub.3 ; C.sub.1 -C.sub.15 alkyl; C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.15 alkenyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 halogenoalkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkoxy; C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 thioalkyl; C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 aryl; C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryloxy; C.sub.7 -C.sub.12 alkaryl; --CO.sub.2 R.sub.1 in which R.sub.1 is a) hydrogen, b) C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl optionally interrupted by one or more O-, N- or S-atoms, c) C.sub.7 -C.sub.12 alkaryl or d) C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 aryl optionally substituted with one or more carboxy groups; --COR.sub.1 in which R.sub.1 has its previous significance; NR.sub.2 R.sub.3 in which R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and each is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Thiol compounds are combined with an organometallic halide or metallic halide to provide thermal stability to vinyl halide polymers.

Abstract: The present invention comprises novel single-functional and mixtures of multi-functional oligomeric performance additive compounds having one or more components of Structure A R1 ? ? ##STR1## (The definitions of R, Z1, Z2, Z3, A1, A2, A3 and y are given in the Summary Section), their uses and polymeric compounds and compositions containing them which have enhanced oxidative stabilities, enhanced ultraviolet (UV) and light stabilites and/or enhanced flame retardance. An example is the bis sulfonic acid bispotassium salt reaction product from an oligomeric caprolactone diol (TONE.RTM. 260), 2-sulfobenzoic acid anhydride and potassium carbonate, and use of this product, at levels up to about 3.0%, in a general purpose bisphenol A polycarbonate resin, to enhance the fire resistance or flame retardance of the polycarbonate resin.

Abstract: A stabilized polyethylene composition containing catalyst residues comprising at least one transition metal comprises (a) polyethylene, (b) 100 to 2000 ppm by weight based on the total weight of the composition of one or more antioxidants of the phenolic type and (c) 100 to less than 2000 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition of zinc oxide but substantially no calcium stearate. The composition has improved color and improved resistance to coloration effects.

Abstract: The present invention provides coating compositions comprisinga) an organic film-forming binder; andb) a corrosion-inhibiting amount of a salt ofi) a ketoacid having the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein a is 1,2,3,4 or 5; the R substituents are the same or different and each is hydrogen; halogen; nitro; cyano; CF.sub.3 ; C.sub.1 -C.sub.15 alkyl; C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.15 alkenyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 halogenoalkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkoxy; C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 thioalkyl; C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 aryl; C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryloxy; C.sub.7 -C.sub.12 alkaryl; --CO.sub.2 R.sub.1 in which R.sub.1 is a) hydrogen, b) C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl optionally interrupted by one or more O--, N-- or S--atoms, c) C.sub.7 -C.sub.12 alkaryl or d) C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 aryl optionally substituted with one or more carboxy groups; --COR.sub.1 in which R.sub.1 has its previous significance; NR.sub.2 R.sub.3 in which R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and each is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

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: Multifunctional dithiodialkanoic acid esters useful in the stabilization of organic materials normally susceptible to oxidative degradation are prepared by contacting a selected dithiodialkanoic acid chloride with a selected 4-(3-hydroxypropyl)(mono- or di-alkyl) phenol under ester-forming reaction conditions. In a preferred embodiment, the ester is bis-3-(3',5'-di-t-butyl-4'-hydroxyphenyl)propyl dithiodipropionate.

Abstract: A composition containing a) a chlorine-containing polymer, b) at least one Me(II) carboxylate and/or Me(II) phenolate, wherein Me(II) represents Ba, Ca, Mg, Sr or Zn, and c) at least one compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein n is 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6 and, when n is 1, X is C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.20 -alkenyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl, phenyl substituted by from 1 to 3 radicals or C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl substituted on the phenyl ring by from 1 to 3 radicals, the radicals being selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, chlorine, hydroxy, methoxy and ethoxy; when n is 2, X is C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkylene, C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkylene substituted by phenyl, or C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkylene interrupted by oxygen or sulfur atoms; when n is 3, X is, for example, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 alkanetriyl; when n is 4, X is, for example, C.sub.4 .varies.C.sub.

Abstract: Novel compositions are described which comprise an elastomer or a lubricant and at least one compound of the formulae I or II ##STR1## The symbols R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 are as defined in claim 1.The compounds of the formula II and some of the compounds of the formula I are novel, and they are used especially as antioxidants.

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: Stabilized composition containing a polymer of vinyl chloride or the like and at least one primary stabilizer and, as the costabilizer, mercaptals or monothioacetals of thioglycolic acid esters of the formula ##STR1## The costabilizers contained in the compositions do not exhibit any unpleasant odor, yet improve the initial color and also the total stability of the molding compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stabilized polyolefin composition, which composition is stabilized against deterioration caused by contact with heavy metals and improved in coloration properties. This is achieved by blending a polyolefin with:(A) a phenolic compound represented by the formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group, (B) a metal deactivator having one or more ##STR2## groups in the side chain, and (C) a sulfur-containing compound represented by the formula (II-1), (II-2), (II-3) or (II-4): ##STR3## wherein R.sub.2 represents a C.sub.4 -C.sub.20 alkyl group, ##STR4## wherein R.sub.3 represents a C.sub.4 -C.sub.20 alkyl group, ##STR5## wherein R.sub.4 represents a C.sub.3 -C.sub.18 alkyl group, and R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 independently represent a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, ##STR6## wherein R.sub.7 represents a C.sub.3 -C.sub.18 alkyl group.

Abstract: An encapsulating composition for electronic devices comprises a curable material such as a silicone resin and an ion scavenger compound selected from certain calixarene or oxacalixarene compounds in which at least half of the phenolic groups have been substituted by specific groups and certain silacrown compounds. Exemplary ion scavenger compounds include ##STR1## the tetraethyl acetate of 7, 13, 19, 25-tetra-tertbutyl-27, 28, 29, 30-tetrahydroxy-2,3-dihomo-3-oxacalix-4-arene and 1,1-dimethasila-17-crown-6.

Abstract: A process for improving the flame retardancy, hygroscopic, soil release and other properties of a polymer substrate is provided in which the substrate is contacted with a suitable aqueous mixture containing a water-soluble monomer and an organic halogen-containing hydrophobic carrier compound at a temperature of between about 40.degree. C. to 100.degree. C. Polymerization of the monomer is thereafter initiated by a chemical or physical initiator to form a polymer evenly disposed on the substrate. The flame retardancy, hygroscopic, soil release and other surface properties of the substrate are thereby improved. The mixture may be in the form of an emulsion wherein the hydrophobic carrier compound is emulsified by an appropriate agent. The invention also pertains to the improved substrates prepared in accordance with the present process.

Abstract: As an outline of the invention of the present inventors, the gist of the present invention resides in the following:A polyester composition comprising:(A) 100 parts by weight of a substantially linear polyester comprising, as the main constituent unit, ethylene terephthalate;(B) 0.05 to 15 parts by weight of a crystallization promotor; and(C) 0.1 to 15 parts by weight of at least one plasticizer selected from the group consisting of (C.sub.1), (C.sub.2), (C.sub.3) and (C.sub.4) which are defined as follows:(C.sub.1) a condensation product of a compound of the formula (I):(HQ-R).sub.2 S (I)wherein two R groups may be the same as or different from each other and represent a hydrocarbon group selected from the group consisting of aliphatic, alicyclic, and aromatic hydrocarbon groups and any combination thereof, and two Q groups may be the same as or different from each other and represent oxygen or sulfur, with an organic compound containing two alcoholic or phenolic hydroxyl groups:(C.sub.

Abstract: A stabilizer mixture for molding compounds based on polymers of vinyl chloride; use of said mixture; and molding compounds is disclosed. The heretofore known physiologically unobjectionable stabilizer systems have the disadvantage of disagreeable odor, as well as inadequate initial stability. In addition to physiologically unobjectionable stabilizers (e.g., metal soaps, salts of aromatic carboxylic acids, or metal phenolates), co-stabilizers of the present invention are used, in the form of derivatives of thiosalicylic acid esters masked at the mercapto group by monothioacetal formation. The field of application is hard and soft PVCs.

Abstract: An encapsulating composition for electronic devices comprises a curable material such as an epoxy resin and an ion scavenger compound selected from certain calixarene or oxycalixarene compounds in which at least half of the phenolic groups have been substituted by specific groups and certain silacrown compounds. Exemplary ion scavenger compounds include ##STR1## the tetraethyl acetate of 7, 13, 19, 25-tetra-tertbutyl-27, 28, 29, 30-tetrahydroxy-2,3-dihomo-3-oxacalix-4-arene and 1,1-dimethasila-17-crown-6.

Abstract: The phenol-mercaptocarboxylic acid esters used for stabilizing elastomers are those of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 Alkyl.

Abstract: Hot melt packaging adhesive compositions consisting essentially of 35 to 45% by weight of an ethylene n-butyl acrylate copolymer containing 25-45% by weight, preferably 30 to 40% n-butyl acrylate and having a melt index of at least 50; 35 to 55% of a terpene phenolic tackifier; and 10 to 20% by weight of a high melting synthetic wax provide adhesives characterized by an excellent balance of high and low temperature performance without sacrifice to machinability or thermal stability.

Abstract: Novel compositions are described which contain an elastomer or a tackifying resin and at least one compound of formula I ##STR1## The symbols R.sub.1 is alkyl or cycloalkyl, R.sub.2 is alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, phenyl or benzyl, and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or methyl with the proviso that, when R.sub.1 is other than methyl, R.sub.3 is methyl.

Abstract: Stabilized compositions containing a polymer of vinyl chloride or the like and at least one primary stabilizer and, as the costabilizer, mercaptals or monothioacetals of thioglycolic acid esters of Formula I and/or II ##STR1## The costabilizers contained in the compositions do not exhibit any unpleasant odor, yet improve the initial color and also the total stability of the molding compositions.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition possessing color stability and resistance to heat degradation, oxidation and skin formation. The adhesive composition contains a block copolymer prepared using a bromide based coupling agent, a tackifying resin, and an effective amount of a stabilizer composition. The stabilizer composition contains a thio compound, a phenolic antioxidant, a tris-(nonylated phenyl) phosphite, and an aliphatic compatible epoxy compound. Optionally, the adhesive composition may also contain a plasticizer and/or a petroleum derived wax.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with the stabilization of organic materials subject to oxidative degradation. The synergists of this invention possess organothioethyl alcohol segmers or moieties which enhance the antioxidative activity of phenolic and amine stabilizers. The invention is also concerned with compounds that contain an organothioethyl alcohol moiety and their use in oxidizable materials in combination with polymerizable and/or conventional antidegradants.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.8, R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 are independently alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, naphthyl, alkylphenyl or aralkyl and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may also be independently hydrogen or alkoxycarbonylmethyl, are described.The novel phenols are suitable as stabilizers in organic polymers and lubricants.

Abstract: 1,3,2-oxazaphospholidine derivatives of the formula ##STR1## are effective in stabilizing organic materials against oxidative, thermal and actinic degradation, said derivatives being particularly effective as color improvers and process stabilizers in organic materials containing phenolic antioxidants.

Abstract: Pentaerythritol co-esters derived from pentaerythritol, (3-alkyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)-alkanoic acids and alkylthioalkanoic acids or lower alkyl esters of such acids are useful as stabilizers of organic material normally susceptible to oxidative and/or thermal deterioration. The co-esters are advantageously prepared by transesterification of such esters with pentaerythritol. Preferred co-esters are (I) pentaerythritol tris[3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate]-mono[3-n-dodecylthiopro pionate] and (II) pentaerythritol bis[-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate]-bis[3-n-dodecylthiopro pionate]. The co-esters are especially useful in stabilizing applications for which physical mixtures of (i) (3-alkyl-4-hydroxyphenylalkanoic acid esters of polyols with (ii) polyalkanol esters of alkylthioalkanoic acids have heretofore been proposed.

Abstract: A composition stabilized against oxidative degradation comprising: a polyolefin, carbon black homogeneously incorporated in said polyolefin, a stabilizing amount of thiodiethylene bis(3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxy)hydrocinnamate first stabilizer component incorporated into said polyolefin and a second stabilizer component of at least one amine antioxidant selected from the group consisting of a para-substituted aralkyl-substituted diphenylamine; a para-phenylenediamine and a polymerized dihydroquinoline incorporated into said polyolefin.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel compounds of the formula: ##STR1## where Y is a hydrogen atom or a metal group and p=1 or 2, and when p=1, ##STR2## n=2, 3, 4 or 5 and n+r.ltoreq.5 and when p=2, ##STR3## m=2, 3 or 4 and m+s.ltoreq.4 and q=0 or 1, where R represents a lower alkyl group containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and when q=1, A has the meaning of a substituted or unsubstituted alkylidene group containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms, SO.sub.2, S or O; fire retardant polymer compositions in which these compounds are incorporated, and shaped articles that are entirely or partly made up of such fire retardant polymer compositions.

Abstract: Pentaerythritol co-esters derived from pentaerythritol, (3-alkyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)-alkanoic acids and alkylthioalkanoic acids or lower alkyl esters of such acids are useful as stabilizers of organic material normally susceptible to oxidative and/or thermal deterioration. The co-esters are advantageously prepared by transesterification of such esters with pentaerythritol. Preferred co-esters are (I) pentaerythritol tris[3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate]-mono[3-n-do-decylthi opropionate] and (II) pentaerythritol bis[3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate]-bis[3-n-dodecylthiopr opionate]. The co-esters are especially useful in stabilizing applications for which physical mixtures of (i) (3-alkyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)alkanoic acid esters of polyols with (ii) polyalkanol esters of alkylthioalkanoic acids have heretofore been proposed.

Abstract: A molding thermoplastic, elastomeric resin composition having superior flexibility, impact resistance, mechanical strengths and moldability is provided, which composition comprises (1) a block copolymer expressed by the formula B-A-B' (wherein A is a conjugated diene polymer block and B and B' each are an aromatic vinyl compound polymer block of a specified molecular weight and are the same or different and contained in the copolymer in a specified proportion); a non-crystalline ehtylene-.alpha.-olefin random copolymer; a propylene-ethylene block coplymer and/or a crystalline propylene-ethylene random copolymer; and a specified phenolic antioxidant, or (2) a specified proportion of a hydrogenated derivative of a block copolymer expressed by the formula B-A-B' wherein A, B and B' are as defined above, and having a specified solution viscosity and a specified proportion of a crystalline propylene-ethylene random copolymer having a specified flexural modulus.

Abstract: Polyol carboxyalkylthioalkanoesterphenol compounds useful in the stabilization of organic materials normally susceptible to oxidative degradation are prepared by reaction of an appropriate polythio, which is a selected tetra-(mercapto alkanoic acid) ester of pentaerythritol or a selected tri-(mercapto alkanoic acid) ester of a selected 1, 1, 1-trimethylolalkane, with an appropriate alkenyl compound, which is a selected 4-hydroxy-(mono- or di-alkyl)phenylalkylalkenoate. In a preferred embodiment, the compound is pentaerythritol tetrakis [3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl-(3-propyl)oxycarbonylethylthiopropionat e].