Abstract: Flame-retardant thermoplastic polyester resin compositions are formed by melt-blending a polyester base resin, and a flame-retardant package which includes (i) an organohalogen flame retardant, and (ii) a low-sulfate containing antimony oxide (i.e., having a sulfate content of 0.05% by weight or less) as an auxiliary flame retardant. The compositions of this invention may optionally include a drip-resistant effective amount of a polytetrafluoroethylene resin. The low sulfate-containing antimony oxide is preferably antimony trioxide.

Abstract: A flame retardant styrene composition that has improved impact strength is provided while maintaining heat deflection temperature and flexural modulus. The impact strength is improved through the use of a styrene butadiene block copolymer compatibilizing agent. In a preferred embodiment, the use of a brominated diphenyl oxide as a flame retardant is avoided.

Abstract: Concentrate of a flame retardant additive, in the form of nonextruded particles, each one comprising:A) a matrix of a nonextruded, as polymerized particle, preferably spheroidal, of a polymer or copolymer of olefins having porosity greater than or equal to 15%, expressed as a percent of the void volume on the total volume of the particle,B) the product of reaction between bismuth or antimony trichloride or tribromide, or their mixtures, and one or more amines; wherein said product (B) is made "in situ" and deposited on the surface of the matrix and inside the pores thereof.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions suitable for producing interior components for vehicles for the conveyance of passengers, in particular aircraft, which show a low smoke gas density and low heat release characteristics in the event of a fire, are based on a heat-resistant plastic which contains as a filler from 0.5 to 50 % by weight of an oxide of an element of main group III, IV or V, of a salt of an oxygen acid of an element of main group III, IV or V or of a compound which on heating forms such an oxide or salt.

Abstract: A composition comprising (I) a thermally stable polyamide such as an aromatic polyamide, (II) a halogenated polystyrene or a halogenated polyphenylene oxide, and (III) sodium antimonate has excellent fire retardancy and excellent thermal stability during molding. The thermal stability of the composition is further enhanced by including (IV) a hydrotalcite-type complex hydroxide or (V) magnesium oxide and/or zinc oxide.

Abstract: A new class of compounds, is disclosed, defined by the formula:R'.sub.2 N(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 NR").sub.y Rwhere R, R' and R" are equal or different and are ##STR1## wherein x is bromine or chlorine, n is an integer from 3 to 5 inclusive and y is an integer equal to or greater than 1.The compounds of the invention are useful as fire retardant agents.

Abstract: Glass fiber reinforced polyethylene terephthalate molding resin compounds with low warpage and increased spiral flow which crystallize rapidly after being injection molded and which have engineering resin performance characteristics are provided. In addition to polyethylene terephthalate and glass fibers, the compounds contain glass flakes, an aliphatic polyester, an ionic hydrocarbon polymer, an antioxidant, and, optionally, polyethylene and/or a polymeric epoxy compound. Sodium stearate and/or polyester amide resins may also be added to improve surface finish. The compounds can be flame retarded with a brominated polystyrene and an antimonate without substantial loss of, or change in, properties.

Abstract: Flame retardant compositions are provided containing at least one ester of a polyhaloaromatic acid and at least one polyolefin resin. The compositions may also contain one or more brominated and/or chlorinated compounds to provide additional flame retardancy, and other resins or engineering thermoplastics may be blended with the polyolefin. In addition to providing flame retardancy, the polyhaloaromatic acid esters are effective as processing and compatibilizing aids for the resin, and may also function as tackifiers, mold release agents, plastisole, adhesives, plasticizers, polymer additives, and aids in preventing melt fracture.

Abstract: A flame-retardant polypropylene composition comprises a modified polypropylene-based polymer, antimony oxide or sodium antimonate, and a halogenated organic compound or, in lieu thereof, a phosphorous-containing compound. The polypropylene-based polymer is modified in the presence of a free-radical generator source which typically is an organic peroxide so that it has a narrow polydispersity range, improved flow, and lower compounding and molding temperatures so that temperature-sensitive components are protected from thermal degradation. The modification of the polypropylene-based polymer generally occurs in situ in the processing apparatus and the composition can also contain various fillers, fibers, and the like.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of flameproofed polystyrene whicha) contains halohydrocarbons as flameproofing agents and which additionally contains one or more agents from the group ofb) synergists for the flameproofing agent,c) stabilizers,d) antioxidants ande) additivesby mixing polystyrene with one or more of agents a) to e) in a plurality of stages, wherein in a first stage the flameproofing agent a) and the entire amount or a proportion of the stabilizers c) are premixed at up to 100.degree. C. in a mixing apparatus and this premix is then, in a second stage, mixed with the other agents, in a continuously operated single-screw or twin-screw extruder or a kneader of conventional construction, in such a manner that, viewed in the conveying direction of the extruder, first the premix, with or without other agents, is continuously fed in and thereafter, in the further mixing zones, a melt of a polystyrene resin, which has been substantially freed from monomers and solvents and is at from 200.degree. to 250.

Abstract: A fire-retardant polycarbonate resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a halogen atom-free conventional polycarbonate resin having a viscosity-average molecular weight of 10,000 to 30,000, a fire retardant in an amount necessary for imparting fire retardance, and 5 to 60 parts by weight of a halogen atom-free ultrahigh-molecular-weight polycarbonate resin having a viscosity-average molecular weight of 100,000 to 250,000, said composition showing a flow value of 0.01 to 0.3 cm.sup.3 /sec when measured at 280.degree. C. under a load of 180 kg/cm.sup.2 using a die having a hold diameter of 1 mm and a length of 10 mm and performance rated at class V-0 when conducting a burning test in accordance with a UL-94 test about a test piece having a thickness of 1 mm.

Abstract: Flame retardancy of polyphenylene ether, polyolefin and polyethylene terphthalate resins and resin blends is increased by blending with the resin a flame retarding amount of a halogenated polyester which is the reaction product of a halogenated phthalic acid or phthalic anhydride with an epoxide or hydroxy compound containing at least two hydroxyl groups. The polyphenylene ether resin may include homopolymers or copolymers of polyphenylene ethers or blends of polyphenylene ethers with vinyl aromatic resins such as styrene polymers and copolymers. The flame retarding polyesters are also effective as processing aids in improving the flowability and moldability of the resins during melt processing.

Abstract: Flame-resistant polyester moulding compounds comprising(A) 70-95% by weight of a specific polyester mixture made up of polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate copolyester with 3-30 mol % of an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid containing up to 36 C atoms, and, if desired, polybutylene terephthalate, and(B) 30-5% by weight of a flame-retardant additive made up of a bromine-containing organic compound and an antimony compound selected from the group comprising Sb.sub.2 O.sub.5, NaSbO.sub.3 and Sb.sub.2 O.sub.3, with a mean particle size of not less than 2 .mu.m,are particularly suitable for the production of partially crystalline mouldings by means of injection moulding. The mouldings are distinguished by a light self-colour with comparatively good thermal, mechanical and electrical properties.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions suitable for producing interior components for vehicles for the conveyance of passengers, in particular aircraft, which show a low smoke gas density and low heat release characteristics in the event of a fire, are based on a heat-resistant plastic which contains as a filler from 0.5 to 50% by weight of an oxide of an element of main group III, IV or V, of a salt of an oxygen acid of an element of main group III, IV or V or of a compound which on heating forms such an oxide or salt.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising a polyester of terephthalic acid, 1,4-butanediol and/or 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, a halogenated organic compound, an antimony compound and a polymer of at least one olefin which contains acid, anhydride or epoxide functional groups. The composition has improved flame resistance. Also disclosed is a method for improving the flame resistance of polymeric compositions.

Abstract: A highly crystalline polyethylene terephthalate resin composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyethylene terephthalate copolymer comprising ethylene terephthalate units as the main recurring units, which is formed by copolymerizing a glycol component containing 1 to 20% by weight of a polyalkylene glycol having an average molecular weight of 500 to 20,000 and 1.2 to 15% by weight of diethylene glycol with a carboxylic acid component composed mainly of terephthalic acid, (B) 5 to 200 parts by weight of a fibrous reinforcer, (C) 0.5 to 130 parts by weight of a nucleating agent, and (D) 0.1 to 60 parts by weight of a crystallization-promoting agent. The resin composition optionally contains 2 to 100 parts by weight of an inorganic compound, 2 to 100 parts by weight of an impact strength improver, 2 to 40 parts by weight of a flame retardant, or 1 to 20 parts by weight of a flame retardant assistant.

Abstract: A brake-friction material comprising:(a) a base material having a fiber structure for giving a high mechanical strength and a high friction coefficient to the brake-friction material;(b) a lubricant for decreasing a wear of the brake-friction material;(c) a filler for giving a heat stability to the brake-friction material and helping friction characteristic of the brake-friction material; and(d) a bonding material composed;wherein the bonding material is composed of condensed polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polyester-polyurethane having an isocyanate group (--NCO) and 0.002-20 parts by weight of a halogenating agent, suitably used for the adhesion of polyolefin materials which are difficult to glue, such as car molding and base materials for electrostatic flocked products, the adhesion of trimming, the adhesion of rubber products and others.

Abstract: A process for improving the stability of a polyarylate resin by reducing the terminal carboxyl acid group concentration of the polyarylate resin, the process being comprised of melting a mixture of the polyarylate resin and an aromatic carbonate capping agent and reacting the mixture under heat and, if necessary, vacuum until the concentration of the terminal carboxyl acid groups is reduced to less than that of the polyarylate resin prior to end-capping. The process also results in a polyarylate resin with a decreased flammability rating when the aromatic carbonate capping agent is bromine substituted.

Abstract: It has now been found that the flame retardance of polydiorganosiloxane copolycarbonates may be significantly improved upon the addition thereto of a small amount of a metal salt of an inorganic acid. The polydiorganosiloxane copolycarbonates are conforming structurally to ##STR1## wherein p is an integer of from 1 to about 10,n is an integer of from 1 to about 1000,m is an integer of from 1 to about 500,A is a derivative of an aromatic dihydroxy compound,R and R' independently denote a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl radical or a C.sub.6 -C.sub.14 aryl radical,which copolymer is characterized in that its relative viscosity measured on a solution of 0.5 g in 100 ml of dichloromethane at 25.degree. C. is at least 1.15.

Abstract: Disclosed are complexes of bismuth or antimony halides with amines having formula:R.cndot.(MeX.sub.3)y,where R is dicyandiamide, guanamine, 2-guanidinobenz-imidazole, isophoronediamine, piperazine, melamine or a compound having from 2 to 9 triazine rings condensed or linked to each other through at least one --NH-- group; Me is Bi or Sb; X is chlorine or bromine; and y is a number from 0.3 to 4. Processes for preparing the complexes and flame retardant thermoplastic polymer compositions containing the complexes are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides flame retardant resin compositions containing thermoplastic polyesters, organic halides and sodium antimonate, characterized in that the sodium antimonate has a ratio of the peak intensity of X-ray diffraction from face distances d of 5.25.about.5.35 (.ANG.) to that of 2.64.about.2.66 (.ANG.) being 1.5 or higher and mean particle diameter of 0.5.about.50 .mu.m, and is 1.about.15 parts by weight in proportion to 100 parts by weight of the aformentioned thermoplastic polyester. This invention provides thermoplastic resin compositions excellent in mechanical properties, hygroscopicity and thermal stability.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polyarylate compositions having improved flame retardancy consisting essentially of polyacrylate, epoxy-containing polymer, brominated polystyrene and sodium antimonate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are ambient temperature-curable compositions of improved pot life comprising epoxy-containing vinyl polymers and oxygen-containing amines. Coating compositions comprising the same cure at ambient temperature to produce films of excellent properties.

Abstract: A water stabilizer polymeric composition incorporating a hydrated alumina filler, which is characterized by the presence of an effective amount of an antimony V compound. The compositions have a reduced tendency to absorb water and specific compositions find applicaiton as electrical insulation and in the production of dimensionally recoverable article.

Abstract: A flame-resistant polybutylene terephthalate molding composition has vastly improved fatigue strength and improved melt flow by incorporating therein a halogenated epoxy flame retardant represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein an n is the degree of polymerization and the halogenated epoxy resin has a molecular weight of at least about 20,000 to 40,000; X is a chlorine or bromine atom, and i is an integer of from 1-4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to moulding materials, containing halogenated copolycarbonates, graft polymers based on an acrylate rubber, thermoplastic copolymers, tetrafluoroethylene polymers, metal compounds of antimony or bismuth, TiO.sub.2 and also, if appropriate, low molecular weight, organic halo compounds, stabilizers, flow agents, antistatic agents and/or mould release agents, and also a process for the preparation of these moulding materials.

Abstract: Disclosed are hot-melt adhesive compositions comprising discrete particles of polyester adhesives, discrete particles of polyester containing a halogenated organic compound and discrete particles containing an antimony compound. Also disclosed is a method of incorporating both a halogenated organic compound and an antimony compound into a polyester adhesive composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flame-retardant olefin polymer composition comprising at least components (a), (b) and (c) in whichin 100 parts by weight of a resin component which is conmposed of(a) 99 to 60% by weight of an ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer having a density of 0.86 to 0.91 g/cm.sup.3, a boiling n-hexane insoluble matter of 10% by weight or more and a maximum peak temperature of 100.degree. C. or more in terms of differential scanning calorie meter and(b) 1 to 40% by weight of an olefin polymer modified with an unsaturated carboxylic acid or its derivative;(c) 20 to 200 parts by weight of an inorganic flame retarder is contained; and an electrical material employing the aforesaid composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyester resin composition, and more particularly, to a polyester resin composition having excellent properties in flame retardance, mechanical property, heat resistance and moldability. Said polyester resin composition comprises 100 parts by weight of polyester resin (A), from 20 to 70 parts by weight of glass fibers (B), from 2 to 8 parts by weight of a crystallization-accelerating agent (C), from 10 to 25 parts by weight of flame retardant (D) and, as a auxiliary flame retardant (E), from 1 to 10 parts by weight of an antimony compound and from 2 to 12 parts by weight of a boric acid salt.

Abstract: Particulate and fibrous metal are disclosed to improve the physical properties of poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate) resin molding compositions.

Abstract: This invention provides an insulating protective material effective for protection of electronic and electric devices such as electronics elements. This insulating protective material contains at least one hydrous oxide of a metal which has ion exchange properties together with a fusion bonding component such as low-melting glass, epoxy resin, phenolic resin, silicone resin, etc. and a filler such as fused silica, .beta.-eucryptite, glass fiber, glass beads, etc.Said specific hydrous oxide can be used together with a sulfur-containing organic high molecular weight compound.The hydrous oxides used in protective materials as a sealing material for electronic and electric devices can capture an ionic impurity eluted from the components of the protective material and fix it therein thereby to provide stable electronic materials excellent in performance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of an antimony oxide-doped tin oxide pigment with a white or off-white color and a surface electrical resistance not exceeding 20 ohms/square, comprising the intimate mixing of tin oxide and antimony oxide, then heating the resultant mixture to a high temperature, in which a proportion of 1.25 to 10 parts by weight of antimony oxide Sb.sub.2 O.sub.3 per 100 parts by weight of tin oxide SnO.sub.2 is mixed and the mixture of Sb.sub.2 O.sub.3 and of SnO.sub.2 is calcined at a temperature in the range from 900.degree. to 950.degree. C.Application for the manufacture of electrically conductive white or colored paints which are useful particularly in aeronautics.

Abstract: Tractable doped electroactive polymers, comprising recurring units of a 3,3'-N,N'-disubstituted-6,6'-bicarbazole-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2,5-diyl ring system, and a sufficient concentration of a charge-compensating ionic dopant associated therewith.

Abstract: Antimony pentoxide-containing flame retardant for halogen-containing vinyl resins which comprises, with respect to 100 parts by weight of Sb.sub.2 O.sub.5, (A) 3 to 20 parts by weight of an alkali metal in terms of M.sub.2 O wherein M represents an alkali metal, (B) 1 to 25 parts by weight of an alkaline earth metal in terms of M'O wherein M' represents an alkaline earth metal, and (C) 0.04 to 3 parts by weight of a compound selected from the group consisting of phosphoric acid, an ammonium salt of phosphoric acid, and an alkali metal salt of phosphoric acid, in terms of P.sub.2 O.sub.5, as well as a method for preparing the same.The flame retardant according to this invention does not impair, the transparency, the thermal stability, or the bleeding resistance of the halogen-containing vinyl resins.

Abstract: A flame retarded resin composition, which comprises 100 parts by weight of a synthetic resin, a sodium antimony phosphate amorphous product mixed in an amount of 0.05 to 30 parts by weight based on said synthetic resin, and optionally a flame retardant such as an organic halogenated compound further mixed in an amount of 1 to 30 parts by weight based on said synthetic resin. The resin composition has good transparency and coloring property.

Abstract: Compositions containing high-molecular, organic material which can be processed into moulded products, 0.001 to 3.0% by weight of graphite, relative to the high-molecular, organic material, and one or more pigments or polymer-soluble dyes, are suitable for producing moulded products.

Abstract: Flameproofed thermoplastic synthetic resins, elastomeric synthetic resins, rubber-type synthetic resins, thermosetting synthetic resins, and elastomers have both halogen- and antimony-containing flameproofing components, the latter having the formula Sb.sub.4 O.sub.5 X.sub.y, wherein X is chlorine, bromine, or sulfate and y is 2 or 1.

Abstract: Flame resistant moulded halogen-containing polymer articles which contain antimony oxide are advantageously obtained by adding a soluble antimony compound which gives rise to an antimony oxide to the solution of halogen-containing polymer in an organic solvent, producing the moulded polymer article from the polymer solution and converting the antimony compound to antimony oxide in this article before or during the after-treatment.

Abstract: A polycarbonate such as bisphenol-A homopolycarbonate containing a small amount of a crown salt, e.g., an 18-crown ether (potassium fluoroborate), resists combustion upon exposure to a low temperature ignition source.

Abstract: An antimony-containing tin oxide wherein the content of antimony is 0.1 to 20% by weight is almost white and excels in electric conductivity. By mixing a powder of this antimony-containing tin oxide of a particle size of 0.4 .mu.m or less with a binder resin in a specific ratio, an antistatic coating composition can be obtained. By applying this coating on nonconductive base materials such as electronic/electrical parts and building members, an antistatic effect can be imparted to these base materials without impairing their color tones.

Abstract: A flame-retardant resin composition comprising (A) at least one polymer resin selected from the group consisting of thermoplastic polyesters and thermoplastic polycarbonates and, per 100 parts by weight of the polymer resin, (B) 0.1 to 30 parts by weight, as the weight of the halogen element, of an organic halogen compound, and (C) 0.1 to 20 parts by weight, as the weight of the antimony element, of antimony trioxide treated with an alkoxysilane compound. The composition may further comprise up to 30 parts by weight of an organic acid ester compoundf and/or up to 200 parts by weight of a filler, per 100 parts by weight of the polymer resin.

Abstract: A fire suppressant composition is provided for particular use in polyurethane backed carpets for airplanes which suppressant comprises a combination of (1) an organic filler composition comprising (a) a hydrated alumina compound, (b) a hydrated zinc borate, (c) an inorganic lead-containing compound and (d) an inorganic antimony-containing compound and (2) a halogen-containing resin.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of electrically conductive heteropolyphenylenes, wherein from 0.5 to 5 per cent by weight of an activating additive is introduced, in the absence of moisture and of oxygen, into a heteropolyphenylene of the general formula ##STR1## where X is O, S, Se, SO or SO.sub.2 and Y has one of the meanings given for X or is NH, CH.sub.2, CO or C.sub.6 H.sub.4, and n is from 2 to 250. The activating additive is preferably one of the compounds AsF.sub.5, SbF.sub.5, UF.sub.6, HClO.sub.4, NO.sup.+ SbF.sub.6.sup.-, NO.sub.2.sup.+ SbF.sub.6.sup.-, NO.sup.+ PF.sub.6.sup.-, SbCl.sub.5, NO.sub.2.sup.+ PF.sub.6.sup.-, NO.sup.+ BF.sub.4.sup.-, NO.sup.+ ClO.sub.4.sup.-, (CF.sub.3).sub.2 SO.sub.4, 2,4,6-trinitrophenol, 2,4,6-trinitrophenylsulfonic acid and 2,4,6-trinitrophenylcarboxylic acid, or is sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, calcium or barium or one of their amides, the latter being added, if appropriate, in tetrahydrofuran, dimethoxyglycol, anthracene, naphthalene or 2-methylstyrene.

Abstract: An inorganic antimony compound that is surface modified with up to about 10 percent by weight of a polysiloxane results in a flame retardant with improved rheology, flow, storage and dispersing characteristics.

Abstract: Sodium antimonate is made to react with an acid solution so as to transform a fraction of the sodium antimonate into pentavalent antimony oxide, thus producing a mixture of pentavalent antimony oxide and sodium antimonate, the so produced mixture is separated from the solution and that mixture is dried and pulverized. The so produced powder presents good flame retardant properties.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of electrically conductive polyaromatics having conductivities greater than 10.sup.-2 S/cm, wherein from 0.5 to 15% by weight of an oxidizing Lewis acid, e.g. antimony pentafluoride or arsenic pentafluoride, or their NO.sup.+ - or NO.sub.2.sup.+ -salts, or a nitroaromatic, e.g. trinitrophenol or trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid, and/or a fluorine derivative, e.g. CF.sub.3 --COOH, or an acid, e.g. sulfuric acid, nitric acid or perchloric acid, is added to a polyaromatic, in the absence of moisture.

Abstract: Use of a selected antimonate has been found to increase flame-retardancy without lowering thermal resistivity of a polyurethane terephthalate molding blend which contains an ionic hydrocarbon copolymer or ionic salt of a hydrocarbon acid and a low molecular weight compound.