Abstract: Described herein are thermoplastic molding materials including components: A) 10 to 98.5 wt % of a thermoplastic polyamide, B) 1 to 20 wt % of red phosphorus, C) 0.5 to 15 wt % of an aluminum salt of phosphonic acid, D) 0 to 55 wt % of a fibrous or particulate filler or mixtures thereof, E) 0 to 30 wt % of further additives, wherein the weight percentages of the components A) to E) sum to 100%.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a crystalline aluminum phosphite, a preparation method thereof and an application thereof as or for the preparation of a flame retardant or a flame retardant synergist. The preparation method has the following processes: 1, reacting aluminum hydrogen phosphite with an aluminum-containing compound in water at 80-110° C. to obtain a precipitate in the presence of no strong acid or a small amount of strong acid; 2, washing and filtering the precipitate; 3, drying the precipitate at 100-130° C.; 4, continuously heating the dried solid step by step at a low speed, where the material temperature is increased to not exceeding 350° C. from room temperature at about 5-10 h, with a temperature rise rate not exceeding 5° C./min.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions, methods of making the compositions, and composites, such as computer chassis containing the compositions are described. The polymeric compositions can contain 20 wt. % to 50 wt. % of a post-consumer mechanical recycled polycarbonate; 10 wt. % to 50 wt. % of a renewably sourced polycarbonate; 10 wt. % to 30 wt. % of a filler containing carbon fibers, wherein at least a portion of the carbon fibers are obtained from a post-industrial recycled source; and 5 wt. % to 15 wt. % of a flame retardant, wherein the polymeric compositions have a total recycled and renewable content of 50 wt. % to 90 wt. %.

Abstract: The present invention relates to advanced multi-functional asbestos-free thermal insulating materials utilizing appropriate matrixes comprising nano thermal insulating precursor powder predominantly comprising calcium silicate and calcium magnesium silicate prepared from marble waste powder, rice husk and calcium hexametaphosphate; crushed silica fiberglass and a supporting matrix.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition with flame retardant activity, to a use of the polymer composition for producing an article, to an article comprising the polymer composition, preferably to an article which comprises a layer element comprising at least one layer which comprises the polymer composition.

Abstract: Provide is a polyamide resin that can yield a molded article with good appearance and good solder reflowability, while keeping low water absorption rate; a molded article; and a method for manufacturing a polyamide resin. The polyamide resin, which is composed of a structural unit derived from diamine and a structural unit derived from dicarboxylic acid; 70 mol % or more of the structural unit derived from diamine being derived from 1,4-bis(aminomethyl)cyclohexane, 1,4-bis(aminomethyl)cyclohexane having a molar ratio (cis:trans) of 35:65 to 0:100, 70 mol % or more of the structural unit derived from dicarboxylic acid being derived from a straight chain aliphatic ?,?-dicarboxylic acid having 8 to 12 carbon atoms, the polyamide resin containing 20 to 100 ppm by mass of phosphorus atom, and containing calcium atom so that the molar ratio given by (phosphorus atom):(calcium atom) will be 1:0.3 to 0.7.

Abstract: A method of making a water soluble polymer composition comprising blending a water soluble polymer with at least 15% by weight of the total weight of the composition of a hygroscopic salt to act as a lubricant to render the polymer extrudable and/or mouldable, wherein the water content of the composition is of less than 10% by weight of the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A flame-retardant electric cable has a core including an electric conductor and an electrically insulating layer. The electrically insulating layer includes a flame-retardant polyolefin-based composition which includes, as base polymer, a mixture of at least two polyolefin homopolymers and/or copolymer wherein at least one is a low-density polyethylene copolymer having a density lower than 0.915 g/cm3. The flame-retardant polyolefin-based composition also includes calcinated kaolin in an amount greater than 3 phr, a metal hydroxide in an amount greater than 10 phr, and an alkyl or alkenyl alkoxy siloxane. The alkyl or alkenyl alkoxy siloxane is in an amount ratio of from 1:25 to 1:50 with respect to the sum of the amounts of calcinated kaolin and of the metal hydroxide.

Abstract: Polycarbonate blends with a combination of high thin wall flame retardance, CTI Class 2 tracking resistance, and good dimensional stability are disclosed. The blends are a combination of a polycarbonate polymer, a polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer, a copolymer of bisphenol-A and a phthalimidine, titanium dioxide, and a phosphorus-containing flame retardant. The polycarbonate blends may be used in various applications.

Abstract: Provided are a polypropylene resin composition comprising a polypropylene resin (A), a specific fiber (B), an organic flame retardant (C) and a polytetrafluoroethylene resin (D) each in a specific amount, and a molded article obtained by molding the composition.

Abstract: A method for producing a polyamide, comprising performing melt polycondensation of a diamine component comprising xylylenediamine in an amount of 70 mol % or more and a dicarboxylic acid component comprising a linear aliphatic dicarboxylic acid having 6 to 18 carbon atoms in an amount of 70 mol % or more in the presence of a phosphorus atom-containing compound (A), wherein the decomposition temperature of the phosphorus atom-containing compound (A) is not lower than the melting point of the polyamide, and an aqueous solution of the phosphorus atom-containing compound (A) and the diamine component are added to the dicarboxylic acid component being in a molten state to perform the melt polycondensation.

Abstract: Object of the present invention is to provide halogen-free highly flame retardant styrene impact modified polymers able to perform V0 classification on thin items, according to international standard UL-94.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for coating the surface of inorganic particles in an aqueous phase, particularly of titanium dioxide pigment particles, with a dense skin of silicon dioxide and at least one further inorganic compound, particularly with aluminum oxide, where the coating largely consists of separate layers. Titanium dioxide pigment particles, treated with SiO2 and Al2O3 according to the invention, are characterized by improved tinting strength, reduced acid solubility and an isoelectric point shifted towards higher pH values.

Abstract: A composite sliding member includes a combination of a fiber woven fabric and a resin member, wherein the fiber woven fabric is a multilayer woven fabric having a front surface layer serving as a sliding surface and a rear surface layer adhered to the resin member, the front surface layer mainly including a fluororesin fiber and the rear surface layer mainly including a heat resistant fiber; wherein when a cross section of the composite sliding member crossing the fiber woven fabric, the resin member, and their composite interface is observed, one heat resistant fiber A of such heat resistant fiber at a position adjacent to the resin member with no intervening other fiber in the cross section is observed, and a ratio of a number of monofilaments in the heat resistant fiber A not in close contact with the resin constituting the resin member or adjacent monofilaments in relation to a number of all monofilaments constituting the heat resistant fiber A is R1, and R1 is 0 to 70%.

Abstract: Methods and systems that remove impurities from phosphogypsum (PG), including from radium and heavy metal salts, and produce gypsum binders and products. In one embodiment, PG is reacted with a chloride solution in an acidic environment under mechanical manipulation and/or heat followed by galvanic and/or zeolite absorption removal of impurities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an additive for hydraulically setting compositions, comprising a colloidally disperse preparation of at least one water-soluble salt of a polyvalent metal cation, at least one compound capable of releasing an anion which forms a sparingly soluble salt with the polyvalent metal cation, and at least one polymeric dispersant which comprises anionic and/or anionogenic groups and polyether side chains.

Abstract: The invention disclose halogen free thermoplastic or cross linked polymers compositions comprising a polyolefin and/or a polyolefin containing polar co-monomers and a combination of metal hydroxides and inorganic hypophosphite as a synergic, and optionally other ingredients. These compositions show a superior balance of flame retardant properties compared to already known corresponding halogen free formulations. Molded items obtained using the polymer composition according to the present invention are useful in a wide range of injection molding and extrusion applications, especially cables.

Abstract: The composition of the invention comprises: (a) polyethylene glycol with a molecular weight comprised between 20000 (20 K) and 50000 (50 K), at a weight/volume concentration comprised between 0.5 and 15%; (b) a non-ionic surfactant of general formula (I) where n is comprised between 5 and 40, and said surfactant being at a volume/volume concentration comprised between 0.1% and 2.0%; and (c) one or more ingredients selected from a liquid carrier, a binder and an additive suitable for printing. The composition of the invention is used for printing molecules of biological interest.

Abstract: A resin composition having high compositional uniformity can be advantageously prepared in industry by depositing a mixture comprising polyolefin particles and fibrous basic magnesium sulfate aggregated particles which satisfies the condition that a value resulting from calculation of formula of DA2×?A/DB2×?B is in the range of 0.2 to 5 in a hopper of a melt kneader through a supply port of the hopper and introducing the deposited mixture into the melt kneader so as to melt and knead the mixture therein, in which DA is a mean particle size (unit: cm) of the polyolefin particles, ?A is a density (unit: g/cm3) of the polyolefin, DB is a mean particle size (unit: cm) of the fibrous basic magnesium sulfate aggregated particles, and ?B is an apparent density (unit: g/cm3) of the aggregated particles.

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a polylactic acid stereocomplex composition containing pure stereocomplex crystals and a process for its manufacture. The composition according to this invention comprising (a) 30-70 wt % poly (L-lactic acid) (PLLA). (b) 70-30 wt % poly (D-lactic acid) (PDLA) and (c) 0.01-10 wt % nucleating agent, which can be obtained by solution and melt blending. Stereocomplex crystals are preferentially formed according to the invention, and the homocrystals (a crystal form) for the PLLA or PDLA homopolymer can't be observed. The melting temperature of the composition according to the invention is at least 200° C., which is about 30-50° C. higher than the PLLA or PDLA homopolymer.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a carrier that carries a toner image formed by a toner, the toner including a toner body and an external additive, a circularity of the external additive being about 0.5 to about 0.9, a transfer member that holds a transferred body between the transfer member and the carrier, the transfer member transferring the toner image to the transferred body, and a removing member that includes a contact portion, the contact portion contacting the transfer member, the removing member removing toner that adheres to the transfer member from the toner image carried by the carrier, the contact portion being made of an elastic material that satisfies an inequality (1) below: A??2.5×B+102??(1) where A denotes a pure water contact angle (°) at 23° C. and 55% RH, and B denotes a 100% modulus (MPa) at 23° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to mixtures of aluminum hydrogenphosphites of the formula (I) Al2.00(HPO3)v(H2PO3)yx(H2O)z??(I) and aluminum salts comprising 91 to 99.9% aluminum hydrogenphosphites of the formula (I) 0.1 to 9% aluminum salts and 0 to 50% water (of crystallization), where v in formula (I) is 2 to 2.99, y is 2 to 0.01 and z is 0 to 4, to processes for preparation thereof and to the use thereof.

Abstract: A resin composition includes a resin selected from a polylactic acid resin and a polycarbonate resin as a matrix resin, and surface-treated red phosphorus, wherein the surface-treated red phosphorus is contained in an amount of 10 parts by weight to 40 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the polylactic acid resin or the polycarbonate resin.

Abstract: The present invention provides telomeric copolymers of acrylic and methacrylic acid which further comprise an olefin polymerization residue and have one or more phosphorus acid groups wherein the phosphorus acid group comprises one or more phosphorus atom in the +1 oxidation state or in the +3 oxidation state, or both. In addition the present invention provides methods of making the telomeric copolymers comprising aqueous solution copolymerizing a monomer mixture comprising acrylic acid and methacrylic acid in the presence of a phosphorus acid group containing reactant having a phosphorus atom in the +1 oxidation state, and thermally treating the resulting telomeric copolymer at 175° C. or higher for a sufficient time to decarboxylate the copolymer.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising A) from 10 to 99.8% by weight of a thermoplastic polyamide, B) from 0.1 to 60% by weight of red phosphorus, C) from 0.05 to 5% by weight of a catalyst comprising copper and zinc and support material, D) from 0 to 40% by weight of an impact modifier, E) from 0 to 60% by weight of further additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of A) to E) is 100%.

Abstract: A process for preparing water-absorbing polymeric foams by polymerization of a foamed aqueous monomer solution or suspension, comprising an ethylenically unsaturated monomer which bears acid groups and may be at least partly neutralized, a crosslinker, a photoinitiator and a surfactant.

Abstract: The invention relates to flame retarded extruded polystyrene foams with a very low halogen content in the final product, i.e. containing a very low content of hexabromocyclododecane or preferably hexabromocyclododecane free, and a process for their preparation. The invention also relates to their use in construction, as building thermal insulating materials, or in transportation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to impact-modified polylactic acid/polycarbonate compositions, containing A) 48 to 90 parts by weight, based in each case on the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of aromatic polycarbonate, B) 1 to 40 parts by weight, based in each case on the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of polylactic acid, C) 0.5 to 15 parts by weight, based in each case on the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of graft polymer, D) 2 to 25 parts by weight, based in each case on the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of a salt of a phosphinic acid and optionally additional components such as vinyl polymers and additives, which are distinguished by an optimum combination of high heat resistance, good flame retardance and excellent mechanical properties, to the use of the polycarbonate compositions for the production of mouldings and the mouldings themselves.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition includes: (D) about 1 to about 10 parts by weight of a silicon-based resin; (E) about 1 to about 10 parts by weight of a core-shell graft copolymer; and (F) about 1 to about 20 parts by weight of a flame retardant, with respect to about 100 parts by weight of a base resin including: (A) about 70 to about 90 wt % of a polycarbonate resin; (B) about 9 to about 25 wt % of a polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer; and (C) about 1 to about 10 wt % of an aromatic vinyl-based graft copolymer. The polycarbonate resin composition can have improved releaseability and external appearance, and excellent impact strength and coloring.

Abstract: A polymer complex is disclosed which is the reaction product of one or more polymers having a terminal or pendant hydroxyl group, or a terminal or pendent carboxyl group, or combinations thereof, with at least one metal complex and one alkyl phosphate. This polymer complex acts as an adhesion promotion agent as well as a viscosity stabilizer when formulated in a printing ink or coating.

Abstract: Oxidation-sensitive, low-peroxide polymer contained in a sealed, protective-gas-filled packaging form, comprising, per kilogram of polymer solid, at least one inorganic phosphorus compound in amounts such that the total phosphorus content is 2*10?5 to 0.02 mol, and methods for stabilizing oxidation-sensitive polymer against peroxide formation, wherein, during or after the polymerization, at least one inorganic phosphorus compound is added in one or more portions in amounts such that the total phosphorus content per kilogram of polymer solid content of the finished polymer is 2*10?5 to 0.02 mol, and the polymer treated in such a way is placed into a protective-gas filled, sealed packaging form, and also use of these polymers.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition includes (A) a thermoplastic resin; (B) an inorganic filler; (C) a white pigment; (D) a photostabilizer; and (E) sodium phosphate salt, wherein the thermoplastic resin composition comprises about 0.1 to about 4.7% by weight of the inorganic filler (B) based on 100% by weight of a base resin composition including the thermoplastic resin (A), the inorganic filler (B), and the white pigment (C), wherein the thermoplastic resin composition can have excellent surface gloss, reflectance, anti-yellowing property and moldability.

Abstract: A polyamide composition for surface-mounted components is described. Also described are compositions for surface-mounted components (SMCs) including a semiaromatic polyamide modified by a hydroxyaromatic compound, reinforcing fillers, and a flame retardant. Further, the compositions have many advantages linked to the uses thereof in lead-free reflow soldering processes, in particular a good dimensional stability and a blistering resistance during the use of articles produced from these compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides a biaxially-oriented polyester film that comprises a biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate film and contains 9000 ppm or less of ethylene terephthalate cyclic trimer, has a molten specific resistance of within 1.0×108?·cm, and at least one surface of the film has a surface resistivity of 13 log ? or less under a relative humidity of 65 %. The invention also provides a wrap-around label for a container produced from the film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic molding composition comprising the following components: A) 20 to 98.99% by weight of at least one polyamide, B) 0.01 to 40% by weight of at least one branched polyimide selected from condensates of either b1) at least one polyisocyanate having an average of more than two isocyanate groups per molecule or b2) at least one polyamine having an average of more than two amino groups per molecule and b3) at least one polycarboxylic acid having at least three COOH groups per molecule or its anhydride C) 1 to 59% by weight of at least one flame retardant selected from the group of c1) phosphorus-containing flame retardants c2) nitrogen-containing flame retardants and mixtures of these, D) 0 to 50% by weight of further additives, where the total of the proportions by weight is 100% by weight based on the molding composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a polymer composition comprising a polymer blend of Polyaryl Ether Ketone (PAEK) and Poly(2,5-benzimidazole) characterized with enhanced mechanical and wear resistance properties as compared to commercial polymer blends of Polyaryl Ether Ketone and Polybenzimidazole. The present disclosure also relates to shaped articles derived from the polymer composition of the present disclosure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pigment granules which are distinguished by the fact that they are based on a support material, where the support material is coated with one or more flake-form effect pigments by means of an adhesion promoter. The pigment granules according to the invention are preferably used for the pigmentation of application media, in particular paints, plasters, lacquers, powder coatings and plastics, and in particular as scatter and effect granules, for example for the decoration of wallcoverings.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process to produce a hypophosphite salt defined as [C+ hypophosphite?] by reacting P4 with a hydroxide salt defined as [C+OH?], or a hydroxide salt precursor and a catalyst, wherein C+ is the cationic moiety of [C+ hypophosphite?] salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the combination of halogen-free flame retardant additives in a copolyester to improve the flame retardant properties of the copolyester composition while retaining impact properties, methods of making the copolyester composition and articles made from the copolyester composition. More specifically, the present invention relates to the use of a nitrogen containing flame retardant and a metal phosphorous-containing compound in copolyester compositions to improve the flame retardant properties while retaining impact properties, methods of making said copolyester compositions and articles therefrom.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising A) from 10 to 93% by weight of a thermoplastic polyester B) from 1 to 20% by weight of a phosphinic salt C) from 1 to 20% by weight of a nitrogen-containing flame retardant D) from 5 to 50% by weight of a long-fiber reinforcing material with fiber length from 2 to 25 mm and L/D ratio from 500 to 4000 E) from 0 to 50% by weight of other additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of components A) to E) is 100%.

Abstract: A polyamide resin composition includes (A) polyamide resin, (B) white pigment, and (C) sodium phosphate salt.

Abstract: A process for stabilizing hypophosphite salt is provided, which comprises the following steps: a) washing the hypophosphite salt at least one time under a controlled pH value of 4-11, preferably 5-8, as the said hypophosphite salt in an aqueous solution and/or in a solid state; and b) drying the said hypophosphite salt under reduced pressure to remove the volatiles. The process can prevent or minimize the formation of a dangerous quantity of phosphine from hypophosphite salts, more particularly in the flame retardant of the application. The flame retardant polymer composition is also provided, which comprises a polymer and the hypophosphite salt stabilized by the above process.

Abstract: An intumescent coating composition and a process for curing the coating to obtain an intumescent coating is provided. The intumescent coating composition contains a thermoplastic polymer which comprises as a copolymerized component, an acid (meth)acrylate or a copolymerizable polyfunctional carboxylic acid; at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer; an azo or organic peroxide initiator; an acid source; a carbon source; and a gas source.

Abstract: Fibrous insulation products have an aqueous binder composition that includes a carbohydrate and a crosslinking agent. In exemplary embodiments, the carbohydrate-based binder composition may also include a catalyst, a coupling agent, a process aid, a crosslinking density enhancer, an extender, a moisture resistant agent, a deducting oil, a colorant, a corrosion inhibitor, a surfactant, a pH adjuster, and combinations thereof. The carbohydrate may be natural in origin and derived from renewable resources. Additionally, the carbohydrate polymer may have a dextrose equivalent (DE) number from 2 to 20. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the carbohydrate is a water-soluble polysaccharide such as dextrin or maltodextrin and the crosslinking agent is citric acid. Advantageously, the carbohydrates have a low viscosity and cure at moderate temperatures. The environmentally friendly, formaldehyde-free binder may be used in the formation of insulation materials and non-woven chopped strand mats.

Abstract: The invention relates to silicone resins comprising metallosiloxane which contains Si—O-Metal bonds and borosiloxane containing Si—O—B bonds and potentially Si—O—Si and/or M-O-M and/or B—O—B bonds. It also relates to the preparation of such silicone resins and to their use in thermoplastic or thermosetting organic polymer or rubber or thermoplastic/rubber blends compositions to reduce the flammability or enhance scratch and/or abrasion resistance of the organic polymer compositions. It further relates to coatings made of such silicone resins for scratch resistance enhancement or flame retardant properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to impact-modified polyester/polycarbonate compositions containing: A) 41 to 80 parts by weight, in each case relative to the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of aromatic polycarbonate, B) 5 to 40 parts by weight, in each case relative to the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of polyester with a content of isophthalic acid building blocks, C) 1 to 15 parts by weight, in each case relative to the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of rubber-modified graft polymer, D) 0 to 25 parts by weight, in each case relative to the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of a flame retardant, E) 0 to 20 parts by weight, in each case relative to the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D=100, of vinyl (co)polymer, F) 0 to 50 parts by weight, in each case relative to the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D=100, of additives, wherein all the stated parts by weights in the present application are normalized such that

Abstract: The invention relates to flame retardant mixtures comprising flame retardant and aluminum phosphites, to processes for preparation thereof and to the use thereof.

Abstract: The current invention relates to a process for stabilizing a hypophosphite salt, comprising the step of heating the hypophosphite salt at a temperature of between 150 and 370° C. during a sufficient period of time to prevent the formation of a dangerous quantity of phosphine in their application as FR in polymers and a flame retardant polymer composition comprising a polymer and 0.1 to 30 weight percent based on the total weight of the composition of the hypophosphite salt thermally stabilized by the above process.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in one aspect, to an adduct of formula O-PF-A, in which O is an oil; PF is a perfluoropolyether phosphate (PFPE phosphate); A is at least one substance selected from: (X) a water-soluble polyhydroxylated substance and (Y) a water-insoluble inorganic substance and to topical applications thereof in particular in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical field.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising A) from 10 to 99.8% by weight of a thermoplastic polyamide, B) from 0.1 to 60% by weight of red phosphorus, C) from 0.05 to 20% by weight of a stabilizer mixture C) composed of, based on 100% of C), C1) from 10.1 to 99.9% by weight of elemental Ag and C2) from 0.1 to 89.9% by weight of ZnO, D) from 0 to 40% by weight of an impact modifier, and E) from 0 to 60% by weight of further additives, where the sum of the percentages by weight of A) to E) is 100%.