Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic moulding materials containing A) 10–98 wt. % of at least one thermoplastic polyester, B) 1–30 wt. % of a flame resistant material combination made of 100 wt. % B), b1) 20 99 wt. % of a flame resistant material containing halogen b2) 1–80 wt. % of an antimonoxide, C) 0.01–5 wt. % of tartaric acid or tartrates or a mixture thereof, D) 0 is 5 wt.-% of at least one stabilisator containing phosphorous, E) 0–70 wt.-% of additional materials, whereby the sum of the wt % of the components A)–E) is 100%.

Abstract: An adhesive having a resin selected from polyvinyl butyral resins, phenolic resins, epoxy resins, and mixtures thereof, and at least one type of filler such as a carbon filler, for use in seaming components useful in electrostatographic, contact electrostatic, digital and other like machines.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame-retardant thermoplastic composition which comprises at least (A) a thermoplastic polymer and (B) a flame-retardant system and which also contains (C) an n-alkanelactam-substituted polymer. Such a composition shows both a good flame retardancy, in particular a short afterflame time and little dripping, and also excellent mechanical properties. In particular, the n-alkanelactam-substituted polymer is a polyolefine, substituted with n-alkanelactam groups, with n being chosen from between 2 and 12. More in particular, the n-alkanelactam is polyvinyl pyrrolidone. Preferably, the thermoplastic polymer is a polycondensation polymer, in particular a polyamide, a polyester or a polycarbonate. Particularly suitable for use as the polyamide are PA-6, PA-6,6, PA-4,6 and semi-aromatic polyamides. The flame-retardant system may be both a halogen-containing and a halogen-free system.

Abstract: This invention is a flame-retardant, anti-dripping polyamide composition comprising a high temperature polyphthalamide, a halogen-containing organic compound, and an anti-drip effective amount of an anti-drip component comprising a polymer formed from at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and at least one carboxylic acid containing monomer.

Abstract: A flame retardant polycarbonate composition includes (A) at least one polycarbonate and (B) a silsesquioxane flame retardant. The flame retardant polycarbonate composition can be made by providing a polycarbonate and incorporating a flame retardant amount of a silsesquioxane into the polycarbonate. An article can be molded from the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new and improved flame retarded polyolefin composition that displays good retained physical properties upon aging. The composition also exhibits excellent moldability and it may be easily colored. In a preferred embodiment the composition includes a polyolefin, a halogen-containing flame retardant additive, from at least about 1.00% by weight to about 2.5% by weight of a stabilizer package, and from about 0% to about 1.0% by weight of an acid/halogen scavenger. The stabilizer package includes by weight from about 20% to about 80% of a hindered phenolic antioxidant, from about 20% to about 80% of a phosphite containing antioxidant, and from about 0% to about 40% of a thio-ester antioxidant. In addition to displaying excellent color and physical property development and retention characteristics, the composition of the present invention displays an improved UL94 vertical burn rating.

Abstract: The present invention concerns polymers obtained by anionic initiation and bearing functions that can be activated by cationic initiations that are not reactive in the presence of anionic polymerization initiators. The presence of such cationic initiation functions allow an efficient cross-linking of the polymer after moulding, particularly in the form of a thin film. It is thus possible to obtain polymers with well-defined properties in terms of molecular weight and cross-linking density. The polymers of the present invention are capable of dissolving ionic compounds inducing a conductivity for the preparation of solid electrolytes.

Abstract: Provided are a flame-retardant polycarbonate resin composition having good blow moldability, and blow moldings of the composition having good flame retardancy and having good impact resistance, high mechanical strength and good thermal stability intrinsic to polycarbonate resins. The composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a resin or resin mixture of (A) from 30 to 100% by weight of a polycarbonate resin and (B) from 0 to 70% by weight of a styrenic resin, from 1 to 50 parts by weight of (C) a flame retardant, and from 1 to 20 parts by weight of (D) a methyl methacrylate polymer having a weight-average molecular weight of at least 1,000,000, and optionally contains (E) a fluoro-olefinic resin, (F) a rubber-like elastomer, and (G) an inorganic filler.

Abstract: A fuser member comprising a support and a layer overlying the support, the layer including a fluorocarbon thermoplastic random copolymer, a curing agent having a bisphenol residue, a particulate filler containing zinc oxide, an aminosiloxane, and antimony-doped tin oxide particles, the cured fluorocarbon thermoplastics random copolymer having subunits of: -(CH2CF2)x-, -(CF2CF(CF3)y-, and -(CF2CF2)z-, wherein x is from 1 to 50 or 60 to 80 mole percent, y is from 10 to 90 mole percent, z is from 10 to 90 mole percent, and x+y+z equal 100 mole percent.

Abstract: A flame retardant antistatic polyester resin composition having excellent flame resistance, antistatic properties, mechanical strength and heat resistance, which includes a thermoplastic polyester and, per 100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic, 1 to 35 parts by weight of a bromine-containing flame retardant, 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of an antimony compound, 3 to 12 parts by weight of a conductive carbon black, 0.05 to 30 parts by weight of a low molecular weight polyester compound and 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of a metal salt of an ionic hydrocarbon copolymer. The resin composition may further contain a reinforcing filler, a crystallizing accelerator or a polyfunctional compound reactive with either or both of hydroxyl groups and carboxyl groups.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions based on, in particular, polyamide resin(s) or alkenylaromatic resin(s), having improved fire resistance are disclosed. The compositions contain Sb2O3, melamine cyanurate and one or more polyols, the combination of which exhibits a synergistic effect on increasing the fire retardancy. These compositions can be used for the preparation of molded, extruded or injected articles, in the form of sheets or films, of composite materials and of powders for coating substrates. Further, the process for preparing the compositions is also disclosed.

Abstract: A dehydrated mixture of hydrated sodium antimonate and ionomer polymer flame retard a polymer or resin composition such as film, fiber, electrical connection and molded part. From 10 to 90 parts sodium antimonate containing 3% moisture mixed with 10 to 90 parts ionomer polymer or polyethylene or ethylene vinyl acetate are added to a single screw vented extruder to produce pellet concentrate with a 0.1% moisture content for flame proofing PET. A composition may be prepared in a single or twin screw extruder or in a high shear blender in the presence of glass fiber by adding a dehydrated mixture of an alkyl tertabromophtalate and sodium antimonate and brominated polystyrene to polyethylene terephthalate or polybutylene terephthalate. A preferred temperature range for dehydration of hydrated sodium antimonate in the presence of a polymer is between 150° C. and 250° C.

Abstract: An electrically conductive polymer composition comprises a moldable organic polymer having hollow carbon microfibers and an electrically conductive white powder uniformly dispersed therein, the carbon fibers being present in an amount of 0.01 wt. % to less than 2 wt. % and the electrically conductive white powder being present in an amount of 2.5-40 wt. %, each percent range based on the total weight of the composition, the amounts of carbon microfibers and white powder being sufficient to simultaneously impart the desired electrical conductivity to the composition and white pigmentation to the composition.

Abstract: A charge roller made from a mixture of urethane, polybutadiene, a polyether diol, ferric chloride, and antimony doped tin oxide with or without carbon black. The roller has a very high outer surface electrical resistance from baking the roller to oxidize the polybutadiene. The charge roller is achieved at low production cost and functions well even with charging by a DC potential with an AC overlay.

Abstract: Process for preparing an aqueous dispersion of antimony pentoxide sol useful for flame retardancy consisting of the steps forming an aqueous dispersion of phosphated antimony pentoxide sol; mixing the aqueous dispersion with a water-soluble alkanol amine; and concentrating the dispersion to provide an aqueous dispersion containing at least 50 percent by weight of antimony pentoxide; and aqueous antimony pentoxide sol dispersions prepared thereby.

Abstract: A film component having a) a haloelastomer with halogenated monomers, polyorganosiloxane monomers, or both halogenated and polyorganosiloxane monomers, and b) a doped metal oxide, preferably antimony doped tin oxide, dispersed therein, wherein the film component is useful as components in xerographic processes.

Abstract: An antistatic additive including a hexahalogenated ionic compound, and an antistatic additive composition for organic polymer compositions including an antistatically-effective amount of the hexahalogenated ionic compound, a solvent for the hexahalogenated ionic compound, and a diluent compatible with the hexahalogenated ionic compound, the solvent and the organic polymer composition. The hexahalogenated phosphate compound is preferably either potassium hexafluorophosphate, sodium hexafluorophosphate, and ammonium hexafluorophosphate. Organic polymer compositions containing the additive also are disclosed, as are methods of manufacturing both the additive and the polymer compositions.

Abstract: Anti-bacterial film according to the present invention is suitable for use as food packaging wrap, and is given with the properties required for such film, such as a clinging property, transparency, and an anti-fogging property, as well as a high anti-bacterial property. The anti-bacterial film according to the present invention comprises, for 100 weight parts of PVC resin, 5 to 50 weight parts of a plasticizer, 0.3 to 3.0 weight parts of a stabilizer, 0.02 to 1.0 weight parts of hydrotalcite, 0.5 to 5.0 weight parts of an anti-fogging agent, and 0.02 to 2.0 weight parts of an anti-bacterial compound. The anti-bacterial compound may consist of a compound obtained by ion exchanging metallic ions of inorganic oxo-acid salt in the form of irregular particles having a particle diameter no more than 0.5 .mu.

Abstract: A flame retarded polystyrenic resin composition comprising: (A) 100 parts by weight of a resin which comprises (a-1) 1 to 100% by weight of a styrenic polymer having the syndiotactic configuration, (a-2) 0 to 10% by weight of a polymer having compatibility or affinity with component (a-1) and having a polar group, and (a-3) 0 to 99% by weight of a thermoplastic resin and/or a rubbery elastomer other than components (a-1) and (a-2), (B) 2 to 100 parts by weight of a brominated diphenyl compound, (C) 0.5 to 50 parts by weight of at least one compound selected from antimony oxides, sodium antimonate, iron oxides, and zinc oxide, the ratio by weight of component (B) to component (C) being in the range of 1 to 10; a flame retarded polystyrenic resin composition comprising (D) an inorganic filler in addition to the above components; and a molded article of a polystyrenic resin prepared by using the compositions as a material.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion comprising a dispersed polymer is disclosed, obtained by combining (i) the dispersed polymer (ii) a hydrated metal salt of a strong acid, and (iii) a polymeric surfactant comprising a hydrophobic component containing an aryl radical containing at least 7 carbon atoms and a hydrophilic block component containing at least six repeat units derived from water-soluble monomers, or a multifunctional block copolymeric surfactant derived from the sequential addition of propylene oxide or higher alkylene oxide units and subsequently ethylene oxide units to a polyamine moiety. It has been found that the addition of such polymeric surfactants in accordance with the invention can stabilize an aqueous polymeric dispersion or latex even when hydrated metal salts of strong acids, such as Al.sub.2 (SO.sub.4).sub.3.18H.sub.2 O, AlCl.sub.3.6H.sub.2 O, Al(NO.sub.3).sub.3.9H.sub.2 O, Zn(NO.sub.3).sub.2.6H.sub.2 O etc., are present.

Abstract: The invention relates to coating compositions employing zinc antimonate anhydride comprising zinc antimonate anhydride particles and a liquid of a part-hydrolyzed silane coupling agent, a liquid of hydrolyzed ethylsilicate, a liquid of hydrolyzed methylsilicate, or a resin emulsion. The zinc antimonate anhydride particle having a ZnO/Sb.sub.2 O.sub.5 molar ratio in a range of from 0.8 to 1.2, a crystal structure of zinc antimonate anhydride (Zn Sb.sub.2 0.sub.5), and a primary particle size in a range of from 5 to 500 nm. The particle production method comprises the steps of mixing a zinc compound with a colloidal antimony oxide at a ZnO/Sb.sub.2 O.sub.5 molar rate in a range of from 0.8 to 1.2, followed by calcining the mixture within a temperature range of from 500 to 1100.degree. C. The particles are applicable as a flame retardant for plastics, a smoke suppressant, antistatic agent for plastics and glasses, and resistor.

Abstract: Transparent electroconductive coating compositions, methods to prepare such coating compositions, and substrates coated with these coating compositions. The coatings are based on polymeric resins containing finely dispersed electroconductive powders. The coatings can be characterized by the following: thermoformable while retaining transparency and electrical conductivity that is insensitive to humidity; low chloride extractability, stable to exposure to isopropanol or water/soap solutions.

Abstract: An electroconductive polymer composite for use in secondary batteries as positive electrode active materials is disclosed. It includes 10-99 weight percent of a conjugated electroconductive polymer, such as polyaniline, and 90-1 weight percent of polymeric electrolyte. The latter is composed of 10-90 weight percent of an ionic salt, such as LiClO.sub.4, and 90-10 weight percent of a polymer which can form an electrolyte material with the ionic salt. The polymer, for example, can be polyvinyl alcohol or polyalkylene oxide. A method of using the electroconductive polymer composite to prepare the positive electrode of secondary batteries is also disclosed.

Abstract: The semiaromatic polyamide of the invention comprises 40 to 90% by mol of (A) recurring units derived from terephthalic acid and an aliphatic diamine of 4 to 12 carbon atoms, 0 to 50% by mol of (B) recurring units derived from isophthalic acid and an aliphatic diamine of 4 to 12 carbon atoms, 0 to 60% by mol of (C) recurring units derived from an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid of 4 to 18 carbon atoms and an aliphatic diamine of 4 to 12 carbon atoms and 0 to 50% by mol of (D) recurring units derived from a lactam or an aminocarboxylic acid of 6 to 20 carbon atoms, and has a content of boiling water-soluble components (MO components) of not more than 0.25% by weight. The semiaromatic polyamide has a low content of the MO components, so that mold contamination hardly brought about in the molding process, and also molded articles of good heat resistance can be produced.

Abstract: A transparent conductive coating composition comprises a conductive powder (a) and a binder resin (b) containing (meth)acrylate compound as a main component. The composition may further comprise a dispersant (c), a photopolymerization initiator (d) or a titanium coupling agent (e). A transparent antistatic molded article is made of a substrate having a transparent conductive film comprising the transparent conductive coating composition described above.

Abstract: The thermal stability of flame retardant, high temperature polyamides containing an organohalogen flame-retardant such as brominated polystyrene in combination with an antimony compound such as sodium antimonate during molding and similar melt fabrication operations is markedly improved when further combined with a minor amount of calcium oxide. The thermal stability of these compositions are much improved over analogous flame retardant polyamides formulated with magnesium oxide and/or zinc oxide.

Abstract: A process is provided for making a flame retardant thermoplastic composition. The process involves making a preblend composition by blending a lubricant with a tetrafluoroethylene polymer. The preblend is a shelf stable tetrafluoroethylene polymer composition which can be admixed with a thermoplastic and a flame retardant to make the flame retardant thermoplastic composition which are useful to make molded components for computer housings, keyboard housings, printer housings and power tool housings.

Abstract: A metal borate, metal phosphate or metal borophosphate in combination with either a metal sulfide or sulfur polysiloxanes are incorporated into polymer systems to produce a polymer composition which unexpectedly displays flame retardant properties without creating environmental hazards.

Abstract: An antistatic additive including a hexahalogenated ionic compound, and an antistatic additive composition for organic polymer compositions including an antistatically-effective amount of the hexahalogenated ionic compound, a solvent for the hexahalogenated ionic compound, and a diluent compatible with the hexahalogenated ionic compound, the solvent and the organic polymer composition. The hexahalogenated phosphate compound is preferably either potassium hexafluorophosphate, sodium hexafluorophosphate, and ammonium hexafluorophosphate. Organic polymer compositions containing the additive also are disclosed, as are methods of manufacturing both the additive and the polymer compositions.

Abstract: Transparent electroconductive coating compositions, methods to prepare such coating compositions, and substrates coated with these coating compositions. The coatings are based on polymeric resins containing finely dispersed electroconductive powders. The coatings can be characterized by the following: thermoformable while retaining transparency and electrical conductivity that is insensitive to humidity; low chloride extractability, stable to exposure to isopropanol or water/soap solutions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flame-retardant resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a bromine-containing copolymer composition containing 1 to 40% by weight of bromine, and comprising 0 to 30 parts by weight of a flame-retarding adjuvant and 0.5 to 30 parts by weight of a polyorganosiloxane-reinforced resin component obtained by polymerizing a vinyl monomer (d) in the presence of a polyorganosiloxane polymer. The flame-retardant resin composition of the present invention has attained a remarkably higher flame retardancy by the inclusion of a polyorganosiloxane-reinforced resin. A significant improvement in the dripping phenomenon has also been achieved. Further, this composition exhibits superior impact resistance and moldability, and a superior outer appearance in the formed products.

Abstract: A flame-resistant polyamide resin composition comprising components:(A) a polyamide or a blend of a polyamide with another polymer,(B) a flame retardant comprising a brominated styrene or styrene derivative polymer having acid anhydride groups, and(C) a flame retardant comprising a brominated polystyrene.

Abstract: A conductive coating formulation comprising(i) from 5-25% by weight of a binder comprising a mixture ofa) from 40 to 60% by weight of an acrylic resin, andb) from 60 to 40% by weight of modified PVC,(ii) from 60-85% by weight of a solvent mixture comprising ester, aromatic and ketone solvents in a ratio of from 0.9:2.5:1.2 to 1.1:2.7:1.4, and(iii) from 5-25% by weight of an electrically conducting pigment.

Abstract: An olefin polymer composition is disclosed which comprises (by weight):(a) from 0.3 to 3% of a complex of general formula:R.(MeX.sub.3).sub.ywherein R is an amine; Me is bismuth or antimony; X is chlorine or bromine; y is a number from 0.3 to 4.0;(b) from 0.1 to 1% of poly(1,4-diisopropylbenzene);(c) from 0.1 to 0.5% of an organic epoxide;the balance to 100% being an olefin polymer.

Abstract: An olefin polymer composition is disclosed which contains (by weight):(a) from 0.3 to 3% of a complex of general formula:R.(MeX.sub.3).sub.ywherein R is an amine; Me is bismuth or antimony; X is chlorine or bromine; y is a number from 0.3 to 4.0;(b) from 0.1 to 1% of poly(1,4-diisopropylbenzene);(c) from 0.1 to 0.5% of an organic epoxide; the balance to 100% being an olefin polymer.

Abstract: A flame-retardant aromatic polycarbonate resin composition has excellent flame retardancy and high transparency without impairing excellent properties inherent to an aromatic polycarbonate resin, and is free from corroding a molding machine or a processing machine, the flame-retardant resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate resin, 0.01 to 1 part by weight of (a) a perfluoroalkane-sulfonic acid alkali salt and 0.02 to 2 parts by weight of (b) a halogenated triaryl phosphate of the formula [1], ##STR1## wherein each of Ar.sup.1, Ar.sup.2 and Ar.sup.3 is independently an aromatic hydrocarbon, and at least one halogen atom is substituted on ring-forming carbon of each aromatic hydrocarbon group.

Abstract: There are disclosed polyphenylene ether resin-based compositions containing high molecular weight polyethylene resin and polyphenylene ether flame-retarded resins which have been rendered non-dripping through the inclusion of a drip-inhibiting amount of high molecular weight polyethylene resin. Still more particularly, there are disclosed flame retardant modified polyphenylene ether resins, such as those containing high impact polystyrene, rendered non-dripping through the inclusion of a drip-inhibiting amount of high molecular weight polyethylene resin which has a weight-average molecular weight (M.sub.w) of greater than about 100,000.

Abstract: Flame retarded organopolysiloxane gels suitable for sealing and protecting electrical contacts include (i) an organopolysiloxane gel having repeat units of the structure ##STR1## where each R is independently phenyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or fluoroalkyl, at least 40% of the R groups being phenyl; and (ii) an additive package mixed with the organopolysiloxane, which is (a) zinc oxide; (b) antimony oxide; (c) a brominated compound having a molecular weight of at least 450 and a bromine content of at least 40 weight %; (d) a chlorinated compound having a molecular weight of at least 300 and a chlorine content of at least 40 weight %; or (e) combinations of the above. The additive package is used in an amount between about 10 and about 60 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of organopolysiloxane.

Abstract: Flame retardant and abrasion resistant crosslinkable compositions useful as insulation for wire and cable are provided. The compositions contain an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer having a vinyl ester content of 5 to 12 wt. %, a halogenated compound, antimony trioxide and an organic peroxide. Use of specific halogenated compounds, particularly brominated aromatic compounds, with low vinyl acetate content ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers yield products which are highly resistant to abrasion after crosslinking.

Abstract: The invention provides a substantially uniformly blended, flame retardant polypropylene composition and an extruded polypropylene sheet which comprises a polypropylene polymer, the bis(2,3-dibromopropylether) of tetrabromobisphenol A, antimony trioxide, titanium dioxide, calcium sulfate and distearyl pentaerythritol diphosphite. The invention further provides a method for producing such a polypropylene sheet material by forming a substantially uniform physical blend of the above components; drying the blend; heating the blend at a temperature above its melting point to form a melt of the blend components while mixing the melt; and extruding the blend through a sheet forming die and highly polished rollers.

Abstract: A method and coating composition for producing protective coatings on metal surfaces of tubular goods, equipment and so forth used in processes associated with oxidative environments to inhibit corrosive effects of the oxidative environments thereon. The coating composition includes an aqueous liquid carrier and a corrosion inhibiting combination of a specific condensation product and an antimony compound. The antimony compound is activated by the condensation product and enhances the degree of protection achieved.

Abstract: The present invention comprises flame retardant composition including a finely dispersed inorganic ultra fine particulate flame or smoke retardant material where the particles are no larger than 500 nanometers (0.50 .mu.) in size. Preferably, the particles used are below 50 (0.050 .mu.) nanometers in size and comprise antimony pentoxide (Sb.sub.2 O.sub.5), the synthetic resin preferably is a polyolefin, preferably polypropylene, and the composition includes a halogenated retardant compound, preferably a brominated alkoxydiphenyl sulfone.

Abstract: Thin impermeable, corrosion-resistant, durable, dry lubricant coatings are provided as well as coated products and methods for the production thereof. The coatings comprise solutions of sulfur-containing metallic compounds and fluorocarbon polymers dissolved in mineral oil solvents and are applied to surfaces of substrates such as metallic surfaces.

Abstract: An electrical or electronic part having excellent resistance to moist heat, such as a coil bobbin, a condenser case, an IC carrier, a plug, a socket or a fuse case, formed from a polybutylene naphthalenedicarboxylate resin as a raw material; and a flame-retardant resin composition and an electrical part therefrom are also provided. The flame-retardant resin composition exhibits high fluidity and forms little burr, and the electrical part has excellent flame retardancy and well-balanced properties.

Abstract: A flame-retardant polybutylene terephthalate resin composition, suitable for use as a support structure for an electrical contact includes (A) 100 parts by weight of a polybutylene terephthalate base resin having an intrinsic viscosity of 0.75 to 1.5 dl/g; (B) between 1 to 50 parts by weight of a halogenated phenoxy compound; (C) between 0.1 to 30 parts by weight of an antimony compound containing antimony pentaoxide and an alkali metal oxide; (D) between 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of a fatty acid ester of a polyhydric alcohol, and optionally (E) an inorganic filler.

Abstract: A flame-retardant resin composition includes a thermoplastic polyester, a flame retardant containing an organic halide compound in an amount required for providing flame-retardancy, an antimony compound, and an alkoxidesilane compound in an amount required for providing thermostability. The flame-retardant resin composition has a high strength and excellent thermal stability.

Abstract: A flame retarding additive composition, useful in thermoplastic polyolefins, is disclosed comprising a mixture of a halogenated bisphenol derivative and the copolymer of a halogenated vinyl aromatic grafted onto polyolefin. The preferred bisphenol derivative is tetrabromobisphenol A bis(dibromopropyl ether), and the preferred graft copolymer comprises bromostyrene grafted onto isotactic or syndiotactic polypropylene. Also disclosed are the flame retarded, thermoplastic polyolefins prepared using the foregoing additive compositions.

Abstract: 1. A resin composition which comprises(A) a saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer,(B) a polyolefin resin,(C) a graft polymer obtained by grafting an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof to a polyolefin resin and reacting the adduct with a polyamide oligomer or polyamide, and(D) a hydrotalcite solid solution representable by the general formula[(M.sup.2+).sub.y1 (M.sup.2+).sub.y2 ].sub.1-x M.sup.3+ (OH).sub.2 A.sub.x/n.mH.sub.2 Owherein M.sup.2+ represents at least one metal selected from among Mg, Ca, Sr and Ba, M.sup.2+ is a metal selected from among Zn, Cd, Pb and Sn, M.sup.3+ is a trivalent metal, A.sup.n- is an anion having a valence of n, and x, y1, y2 and m are respectively positive numbers satisfying the conditions 9<x.ltoreq.0.5, 0.5<y1<1, u1+y2=1, and 0.ltoreq.m<2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame-retardant resin composition having halogen content of 2 to 40% by weight basing on the amount of said composition, which comprises(a) 100 parts by weight of a styrene-based polymer having mainly syndiotactic configuration, or a mixture of 99 to 50% by weight of said styrene-based polymer and 1 to 50% by weight of a thermoplastic resin (exclusive of tetrafluoroethylene-based polymer) and/or rubber;(b) 3 to 40 parts by weight of a flame retardant selected from the group consisting of halogenated polystyrenes and halogenated polyphenylene oxides and(c) 1 to 15 parts by weight of an auxiliary flame retardant, as main components.In addition, the present invention contains the above components (a), (b) and (c) as main components, and further contains(d) 0.003 to 10 parts by weight of tetrafluoroethylene-based polymer and/or(e) 1 to 300 parts by weight of an inorganic filler.

Abstract: Flame retardant polyester compositions exhibiting good processability comprising at least one polyester resin and a flame retardant additive comprising a halogenated polycarbonate resin and an antimony compound in a polyetherimide ester elastomer resin carrier.

Abstract: A conveying system comprising an upfeed conveyor for conveying individual stock items upwardly to a press or the like and a generally horizontal infeed conveyor for conveying endwise a stack of items positioned on edge thereon to the upfeed conveyor which has several sections all of which are activated to move the item delivered thereto upwardly and wherein the lower sections are periodically stopped and the uppermost section is freely adapted to move to facilitate withdrawal of the item in transit from the upfeed conveyor, the infeed conveyor being vertically adjustable and tiltable with respect to the upfeed conveyor for handling different sized stock items, and wherein conveyors are so juxtaposed that the item in transit on the upfeed conveyor shields the upper portion of the next item from engaging movable section until the item in transit is completely withdrawn from the upfeed conveyor and wherein a retard is provided with an items gauge shield to insure single item feeding.