Abstract: A dye, such as a fluorescent dye, is incorporated into polymer microparticles using a solvent system composed of a first solvent in which the dye and the microparticle polymer are soluble, a second solvent in which the dye and the microparticle polymer are not or only weakly soluble, and a third solvent in which the dye and the microparticle polymer are not or only weakly soluble. The first and second solvents are immiscible with each other, or at most partially miscible. The third solvent is miscible with the first and second solvents. The formulation provides substantially complete partitioning of the dye to the microparticles. The method may be used to obtain dyed polymer microparticle formed of cross-linked or non-cross-linked polymers. Libraries are provided comprising two or more sets of microparticles of different dye loadings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the molecular weight increase/crosslinking of non-halogen-containing thermoplastic polymers, in which process a composition comprising a) a non-halogen-containing thermoplastic polymer; b) a functional compound having at least two unsaturated carbon bonds; and c) an alkoxyamine having a structural unit (I), which forms free radicals at the melting temperature/processing temperature of the polymer, is mixed and heated above the melting point of the polymer in the case of crystalline polymers or the softening point in the case of amorphous polymers.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain non-silicone vulcanized rubber articles that are made from at least a majority by weight of vulcanized styrene butadiene rubber that include silver-based compounds to provide highly desirable long-term antimicrobial characteristics within the cured rubber articles. Such articles are in either solid or blown (foam or sponge) state (or combinations of both in multilayered forms) and can be utilized in a variety of different applications. This invention encompasses the presence of non-sulfur-based curing systems and agents, such as peroxide curing, that permit vulcanization and do not irreversibly bind silver ions thereto, thereby resulting in long-term antimicrobial performance of the ultimate rubber article itself.

Abstract: The invention relates to pigment dispersants of the formula (I), and to pigment preparations including at least one organic pigment and at least one pigment disperant of the formula (I): wherein Q1, R1, R2, E+, G+, s and n are defined in the specification.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transparent, UV-stabilized, single or multi-layered thermoformable film which contains, as a principal constituent, a crystallizable thermoplastic, preferably polyethylene terephthalate, and at least one UV-stabilizer. The inventive films are characterized by having a good stretchability, thermoformability and good optical and mechanical properties. Said films are suitable for outdoor uses just like shaped bodies made of the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to surface-treated organic pigments, to a process for their preparation and to their use in colouring a high molecular weight organic material. Compared with untreated pigments, the surface-treated pigments exhibit better rheological properties and/or no warping in the pigmenting of partially crystalline plastics.

Abstract: The present invention describes plastic materials and food additives that are free or substantially free from endocrine disruptive chemicals. The plastic materials may be used in products which are exposed to individuals in which endocrine disruptive activity is particularly disadvantageous, such as baby bottles, baby toys, food containers, medical containers, animal cages and medical products. The food additives may be used in food products that are ingested by individuals in which endocrine disruptive activity is particularly disadvantageous, such as newborns or the physically infirm. The present invention also describes a series of assays which, when performed in combination, provide a novel method for determining the presence of endocrine disruptive activity.

Abstract: A UV-protective composition comprising a water-soluble polyaminoamide containing 1,3-diimine groups, wherein the polyaminoamide containing 1,3-diimine groups absorbs ultraviolet light radiation having a wavelength of about 200 nm to about 420 nm, and methods of treating substrates with the UV-protective polyaminoamide containing 1,3-diimine groups.

Abstract: A removable pressure-sensitive adhesive which, even when applied to metal sheets or to metallic members which have undergone a coating treatment, is inhibited from increasing in adhesive force with the lapse of time and can be easily removed therefrom and which has satisfactory weatherability and satisfactory pot life contains 100 parts by weight on a solid basis of an aqueous dispersion type acrylic copolymer obtained by polymerizing a monomer mixture in an aqueous medium in the presence of a nonionic surfactant and/or an anionic surfactant each having an ethylenic double bond and 0.1 to 3 parts by weight of a hindered-amine light stabilizer having a piperidine ring in which the nitrogen atom has a tertiary amine structure; and an adhesive sheet is produced with the adhesive.

Abstract: A transparent film whose thickness is in the range from 1 to 500 ?m and which comprises, as principal constituent, a crystallizable thermoplastic, wherein the film comprises at least one UV stabilizer as light stabilizer and at least one optical brightener, and to the use of the film, and also to a process for its production.

Abstract: Quinophthalone derivatives have the general formula I where R1, R2, R3 and R5 are independently hydrogen, halogen or C1-C4-alkyl; R4 is —SO3H, —SO3+N+R6R7R8R9, —SO2NR6R7, —CH2NR6R7, —CH2R10, —COOH, —COO?N+R6R7R8R9, —COOR11, —COR11, —NO2 or C1-C4-alkyl; R6, R7, R8 and R9 are independently hydrogen; C1-C22-alkyl or C2-C22-alkenyl whose carbon chains may be interrupted by one or more moieties selected from the group consisting of —O—, —S—, —NR12—, —CO— and —SO2— and/or which may each be mono- or polysubstituted by hydroxyl, halogen, aryl, C1-C4-alkoxy and/or acetyl; C3-C8-cycloalkyl whose carbon skeleton may be interrupted by one or more moieties selected from the group consisting of —O—, —S—, —NR12— and —CO— and/or which may be mono- or polysubstituted by hydroxyl, halogen, aryl, C1-C4-alkoxy and/or acetyl; dehydroabietyl or aryl; R6 and R7 or R6, R7 and R8 are together a 5- to 7-membered cyclic radical which includes the nitrogen atom and may include further heteroatoms; R10 is R11 is alkyl R6; R12 is

Abstract: The invention provides polyurethane containing a) a first additive comprising at least one mono-hindered hydroxyphenyl group and having a molecular weight of at least about 300 Daltons; b) a second additive selected from the group consisting of i) condensation polymers of p-cresol and divinyl benzene and ii) compounds comprising at least one unsymmetrically di-hindered hydroxyphenyl group and having a molecular weight of at least about 300 Daltons; and c) an inorganic chlorine-resist additive. The polyurethane of the invention exhibits improved resistance to degradation by chlorine and by atmospheric fumes.

Abstract: A marking composition includes a polymerizable first material that comprises silicon and a second material capable of extending polymeric chains of the first material, wherein the marking composition is capable of undergoing a change that can be detected optically when the composition is contacted with energy.

Abstract: A marking composition includes a polymerizable first material that comprises silicon and a second material capable of extending polymeric chains of the first material, wherein the marking composition is capable of undergoing a change that can be detected optically when the composition is contacted with energy.

Abstract: The invention relates to organosilicon compounds selected from, inter alia, functional polysilylated organosilicon compounds bearing polythiosulphenamide function groups having formula (I): R1—Sx—NR2—R3, wherein R1, x, R2 and R3 are as defined in claim 1. Said compounds can be used as white filler/elastomer coupling agents in diene rubber compositions comprising, by way of reinforcing filler, a white filler such as a siliceous material.

Abstract: A flame-retardant resin composition comprises a thermoplastic resin; a flame retardant comprising a phosphorus-containing compound (A), a aromatic resin (B), and at least one flame-retardant auxiliary (C) selected from a nitrogen-containing compound and a metal salt of an inorganic acid; and at least one stabilizer auxiliary (D) selected from a compound having a functional group reactive to an active hydrogen atom and a water-repellent compound. The phosphorus-containing compound may be a phosphoric ester. The aromatic resin may be a polyphenylene sulfide-series resin or a polyphenylene oxide-series resin. The nitrogen-containing compound is a salt of an amino group-containing triazine compound with an oxygen acid, a salt of an amino group-containing triazine compound with a hydroxyl group-containing triazine compound, a polyphosphoric acid amide, a cyclic urea compound, or others.

Abstract: Disclosed are a propylene polymer composition possessing excellent balance among rigidity and low warpage, resistance to deterioration caused by thermal oxidation during processing, weathering resistance, antistatic properties, and low bleeding properties, and a propylene resin composition which can easily produce molded products having excellent balance between rigidity and impact resistance (particularly low-temperature impact resistance) or heat resistance. The propylene polymer composition and the propylene resin composition comprise a propylene block copolymer consisting essentially of the following blocks (a) and (b) and having a melt flow rate of 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to pigment preparations containing (a) at least one organic or inorganic pigment; (b) at least one cyclic imide of general formula (1) wherein R1 represents a linear-chain, branched or cyclic aliphatic radical having 10 to 30—preferably 12 to 25—carbon atoms, or an alkenyl radical having 10 to 30—preferably 12 to 25—carbon atoms, the aforementioned radicals being able to be substituted by at least one, e.g. 2, 3, 4 or 5, substituent from the group consisting of C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy, C6-C10-aryl, hydroxy, carboxy, and sulfo, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are the same or different and represent hydrogen, C1-C10-alkyl, C1-C10-alkoxy, halogen, OR6, NR6R7, —COOR6, —CONR6R7, —NR6—COR7, SO2NR6R7, —SO3M, —NO2, —CN or CF3, R6 and R7 representing H or an alkyl radical having 1 to 10 C atoms and M representing an equivalent of a cation having a valency of 1 to 3; and (c) optionally further standard additives.

Abstract: A storage stable adhesive paste composition is described. It contains a plurality of first solid particles comprising a surface protected polyisocyanate and a plurality of second solid particles of polymer having functional groups that react with the polyisocyanate. The particles may be protected by encapsulation in a layer of a material that is not reactive to the polyisocyanate. Preferably, the protective layer also is not reactive to the polymer having functional groups that react with the polyisocyanate. The polyisocyanate particles also can be protected by a layer formed by chemically reacting said polyisocyanate particles with isocyanate reactive compounds to form a protective surface layer around said polyisocyanate particles.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to stabilizer compositions for thermoplastic polymers comprising a) at least one organophosphine, b) at least one 2-phenylbenzofuranone, and c) at least one sterically hindered piperidine based stabilizer (HAS), wherein the weight ratio of component a) to component b) to component c) is from 1:0.05:0.5 to 1:3:5. The instant compositions need an overall lower concentration as compared with the conventional phenol-containing formulations. In polyolefin articles, particularly in polyolefin-fibers, discoloration during processing and service life by both the formation of quinoid products and by action of NOx gases (gasfading) is avoided.

Abstract: Calibration devices for optical scanners and methods for their use are provided. The subject devices are characterized by having a polymeric coating with at least one fluorescent agent, where the devices have minimal local and global nonuniformities. The subject device may also include one or more photobleached regions. In using the subject devices, a surface is illuminated with at least one light source, fluorescence data is obtained from the surface and the optical system is calibrated based upon the obtained fluorescence data. The subject invention finds use in a variety of optical scanners, including biopolymeric array optical scanners. Also provided are kits for use in verifying and calibrating optical scanners.

Abstract: The present invention provides additive packages for polyolefins The additive packages of the present invention comprise at least one non-phenolic antioxidant and a hindered amine light stabilizer. The additive packages may contain other additives as needed, and may optionally include an acid scavenger. Articles made from the resultant polymers, such as radiator surge tanks, exhibit enhanced stain and discoloration resistance upon exposure to high temperatures and harsh chemicals such as those experienced in “under the hood” spaces of modern automobiles.

Abstract: A biodegradable plastic composition which can be stably adjusted in biodegradation rate, and has greatly improved resistance to hydrolysis and weather, in particular the former, and durability resulting from the improved resistances; a molded article thereof; and a method for controlling biodegradation rate using the same composition. The biodegradable plastic composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of biodegradable plastic, (B) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of a carbodiimide compound and (C) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of benzotriazole-, triazine- and hydroxylamine-based compounds; the molded article thereof; and the method for controlling biodegradation rate using the same composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stabiliser compositions for halogenated polymers, to polymer compositions comprising such stabiliser compositions and to moulded articles that can be produced using the described stabiliser compositions or polymer compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispersion powder containing: a) at least one emulsion polymer from the group consisting of vinyl ester, vinyl ester/ethylene vinyl chloride, (meth)acrylate, styrene/acrylate homopolymers or copolymers; b) 0 to 35 percent by weight in relation to the overall mass of the polymer, of at least one spray adjuvant; c) 0.001 to 3 percent by weight, in relation to the overall mass of the polymer, of at least one water-soluble or water-insoluble optical brightener and d) 0 to 25 percent by weight, in relation to the overall mass of the polymer, of at least one anticaking agent. The invention also relates to a method for the production of said dispersion powder and to the utilization thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to stabilizer systems, containing at least: a) a perchlorate salt; b) at least one or more compounds from the group consisting of carbamides, indole derivatives and enamines of formula (I), wherein n=1 or 2 and X═O or NR1; n=3-6 and X═O; R1═H, C1-C4-alkyl, C2-C6-alkenyl, C6-C10-aryl, C7-C18-alkaryl or C7-C18-aralkyl; R2 (if n=1)=C1-C22-alkyl, C2-C22-alkenyl or aryl, preferably phenyl, optionally substituted with up to 3 hydroxy, C1-C4-alkoxy or C1-C9-alkyl; or R2 (if n=2-6)=linear or branched C1-C22-alkylene, optionally interrupted by one or more O or S atoms, wherein R2 (if n=3) can also be a C2-C3-alkyl trisubstituted isocyanurate; if X═NH R2 can also be H. Said stabilizer systems are suitable for stabilizing halogen-containing polymers, more particularly PVC.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to carbamate-melamine formaldehyde cross-linking agents of the formula 1

Abstract: Monoazo metal complex compound containing composition, the incidence of skin sensitization in a skin sensitization potential test based on the maximization method of said composition being not more than 20% and method for producing said composition which comprises a step for removing impurity substances using an alcoholic organic solvent; charge control agent comprising said composition and toner containing said charge control agent; coloring agent containing said composition and colored thermoplastic resin composition containing said coloring agent.

Abstract: A flame retardant molding composition formed from components comprising

Abstract: The invention relates to a powdery pigment preparation containing a pigment which is dispersed in an acrylate resin and which is characterized in that the acrylate resin has an average molar mass Mw ranging from 40000 to 80000 g/mol and is a copolymer comprised of 50 to 65 mol % ethyl methacrylate, of 30 to 45 mol % butyl methacrylate, and of 0.5 to 5 mol % methacrylic acid. The powdery pigment preparation can be used for dying films, particularly those made of polymethyl methacrylate. The films do not have any specks nor holes.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a polyolefin composition which comprises

Abstract: Photostable, silylated benzotriazole compounds of formula (I) or (II) where at least one of E1, E2, E5, E8, E9, G2 and G7 is a silylated group; and G2 and/or G7 is an electron withdrawing moiety or E1 is &agr;-cumyl, are both photostable and particularly compatible in high performance coatings such as organopolysiloxanes.

Abstract: A composition comprising alkylthio- or aryl(heteroyl)thio-substituted p-phenylenediamine, its method of preparation, and its use as an antidegradant in natural or synthetic rubber.

Abstract: The invention concerns polyolefin compositions with high flame resistance. The compositions comprise (percent by weight): A) from 20 to 60% by weight of a heterophasic olefin polymer composition comprising a crystalline olefin polymer (a) and an elastomeric olefin polymer (b), said composition (A) being optionally modified with at least one functional monomer in an amount from 0.005% to 0.6% by weight with respect to the total weight of the total composition; B) from 15 to 40% by weight of one or more than one inorganic hydrated fillers; C) from 12 to 40% by weight of one or more than one organic flame retardants containing nitrogen in the molecule; D) from 0 to 40% by weight of one or more than one inorganic anhydrous fillers. Possible applications include the use as insulating material in electric wires and cables and the use as waterproofing sheets for roofs and tunnels.

Abstract: About 0.001 to 5 parts by weight of a hindered phenol-series compound, about 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a weather (light)-resistant stabilizer, and about 0.001 to 10 parts by weight of a spiro-compound having a triazine ring are added to 100 parts by weight of a polyacetal resin. The spiro-compound may be a compound represented by the following formula (1). The polyacetal resin composition may further comprise a coloring agent, a processing stabilizer, a heat stabilizer, and others. wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different, each representing an alkylene group, an arylene group, or an aralkylene group.

Abstract: An ink for ink-jet recording which comprises a color composition prepared by dispersing, in a water-based medium, coloring particulates that contain an oil-soluble dye and a vinyl polymer which is obtained through copolymerization of a monomer represented by general formula (I) as follows: in which general formula (I): R11 represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom, or the like; L1 represents —O—, —COO—, or the like; X1 represents —CH2—, —CHR13—, or the like; q is 2 or more if L1 is —COO—, and q is 1 or more in other cases; L2 represents —O—, —CO—, or the like; r is 0 or 1; X2 represents —CH2—, —CH2CHR13—, or the like; s is from 0 to 18; R12 and R15 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, or the like; and R13 and R14 each independently represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, or the like.

Abstract: Organic polymeric substrates, for example polyolefins such as polypropylene, can be made flame retardant by the incorporation of a synergistic mixture of (i) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the (a) sterically hindered nitroxyl stabilizers, (b) sterically hindered hydroxylamine stabilizers and (c) sterically hindered alkoxyamine stabilizers and (ii) at least one phosphazene flame retardant. Advantageously, a further flame retardant may be added, without the need of adding an antimony synergist. The compositions of the invention combine good flame retardant properties with light stability and good mechanical properties.

Abstract: This invention has an object of providing a flame retardant which advantageously has a high melting point and a low volatility and is unlikely to depress the inherent properties of resins. The flame retardant of the invention is a phosphazene compound crosslinked with a crosslinking group such as phenylene group, each of the crosslinking groups being interposed between the two oxygen groups left after the elimination of phenyl groups from the phosphazene compound, the amount of the phenyl groups in the crosslinked compound being 50 to 99.9% based on the total number of the phenyl groups in the phosphazene compound. The invention also provides a resin composition containing the flame retardant, and a molded article of the resin.

Abstract: A vulcanizable composition comprising a sulfur vulcanizable rubber, a sulfur vulcanizing agent, an accelerating agent selected from the group consisting of non-thiazole sulfenamide accelerators in an amount effective to not substantially inhibit vulcanization and an amount effective to improve the hardness stabilization of said rubber upon vulcanization of a hardness stabilization agent comprising a pyrimidine derivative. A method of improving the hardness stabilization of a composition comprising a sulfur vulcanizable rubber by adding to said composition the accelerators and pyrimidine derivative.

Abstract: A resin based fluorescent marking stain is formulated from a resin present in a concentration of about 10 percent to about 20 percent of the marking stain, an active solvent for and compatible with the resin present in a concentration of about 65 percent to about 85 percent of the marking stain, a plasticizer present in a concentration of about 1.0 percent to about 5.0 percent of the marking stain, an optical brightener present in a concentration of about 0.5 percent to about 5.0 percent of the marking stain and a fluorescent dye present in a concentration of about 0.1 percent to about 5.0 percent of the marking stain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyoxymethylene molding composition comprising:

Abstract: A plastic lens composition having a low viscosity and capable of yielding a cured material having a high refractive index and a small specific gravity, a plastic lens by curing the composition, and a method for producing the plastic lens. A plastic lens composition containing a bromine-containing (meth)allyl ester-based compound is low in viscosity as compared with conventional plastic lens compositions and a cured material of the composition has a high refractive index and a low specific gravity.

Abstract: A polyimide precursor in accordance with the present invention contains amide acid ester units, either imide units or amide acid units, and fluorine atoms bonded to some of these structural units. A polyimide precursor resin composition in accordance with the present invention contains either such a polyimide precursor or resins separately containing the structural units. Polyimide precursors in accordance with the present invention and resin compositions based on the same therefore have excellent properties and are suitably used in particular to form a particular pattern and for other purposes by impart photosensitivity to them.

Abstract: This invention relates to ophthalmic devices and methods for their production where the ophthalmic device contain a polymer and at least one heterocyclic compound comprising at least one N—Cl and/or N—Br bond.

Abstract: A mixture of a polyester, such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) PET, or a polyamide, and a suitable stabilizer selected from the group consisting of hydroxylamine stabilizers, substituted hydroxylamine stabilizers, nitrone stabilizers and amine oxide stabilizers, when extrusion compounded exhibits a lower residual acetaldehyde content than does polyester or polyamide alone when similarly treated. The invention pertains to any polyester or polyamide used in the manufacture of molded articles, fibers or films, for instance bottles or containers which are used to store consumer materials, for example food, beverages and water.

Abstract: This invention provides a curable resin composition for one-pack type water-based paint which is readily cured regardless of coating environment, said resin composition characteristically comprising both copolymer (I) which is produced from the emulsion polymerization of 1 to 30 % by weight of maleimide group-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer (a), 1 to 30 % by weight of carbonyl group-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer (b), 0.01 to 2 % by weight of compound (c) having two or more polymerizable unsaturated group per molecule and 38 to 97.99 % by weight of another ethylenically unsaturated monomer (d), and compound (II) which has, per molecule, two or more same or different functional groups selected from hydrazide group, semicarbazide group and hydrazone group.

Abstract: This invention has an object of providing a flame retardant which advantageously has a high melting point and a low volatility and is unlikely to depress the inherent properties of resins. The flame retardant of the invention is a phosphazene compound crosslinked with a crosslinking group such as phenylene group, each of the crosslinking groups being interposed between the two oxygen groups left after the elimination of phenyl groups from the phosphazene compound, the amount of the phenyl groups in the crosslinked compound being 50 to 99.9% based on the total number of the phenyl groups in the phosphazene compound. The invention also provides a resin composition containing the flame retardant, and a molded article of the resin.

Abstract: A flame retarded polyamide or polyester resin composition is disclosed. The composition comprises (A) polyamide or polyester resin; (B) 3 to 50 parts by weight per 100 parts of said resin of brominated polystyrene or brominated polyphenylene ether; and (C) 10 to 10,000 ppm of said resin of a thermal coloration inhibitor selected from the group consisting of hydrazine, a hydrazino compound, a hydrazono compound and an acid addition salt thereof.

Abstract: This invention has an object of providing a flame retardant which advantageously has a high melting point and a low volatility and is unlikely to depress the inherent properties of resins. The flame retardant of the invention is a phosphazene compound crosslinked with a crosslinking group such as phenylene group, each of the crosslinking groups being interposed between the two oxygen groups left after the elimination of phenyl groups from the phosphazene compound, the amount of the phenyl groups in the crosslinked compound being 50 to 99.9% based on the total number of the phenyl groups in the phosphazene compound. The invention also provides a resin composition containing the flame retardant, and a molded article of the resin.

Abstract: A polymer composition includes a polymer and a flame retardant. The flame retardant includes: at least one nucleic-acid-related substance that is selected from the group consisting of a nucleic acid base, a nucleoside, a nucleotide and a polynucleotide; and/or at least one derivative of the nucleic-acid-related substance. The derivative is selected from the group consisting of: (a) a sulfate, a nitrate, a borate, a hydrochloride or an isocyanurate of the nucleic acid base; (b) a metal salt of the nucleotide; and (c) a compound obtained by substituting an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group or a mercapto group for a hydrogen atom that is bonded to a nitrogen atom of the nucleic acid base, the nucleoside or the nucleotide.