Abstract: A composition is disclosed that comprises: (A) a thermoplastic resin; (B) a member selected from the group consisting of metallic copper, cobalt, manganese, and salts of the foregoing in contact with said thermoplastic resin; and (C) a stabilizing amount of: (1) a first stabilizer comprising at least one metal dithiocarbamate salt of the structure wherein M is a divalent, trivalent, or tetravalent metal, X is an integer of from 2 to 4 that equals the valence of M, and the moiety is the residue of any secondary amine that will react with carbon disulfide to form a dithiocarbamate; and (2) a second stabilizer comprising at least one metal deactivator.

Abstract: A composition of matter is disclosed wherein the composition comprises a polyurethane elastomer prepared by mixing A) a polyurethane prepolymer, B) a curative, and C) a liquid, non-reactive polydimethylsiloxane, wherein C) is present in a concentration of about 0.5 to about 25% based on the combined weight of A) plus B), and curing the mixture to form the elastomer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a polyurethane elastomer comprising the reaction product of: A) at least one aliphatic diisocyanate monomer; B) at least one high molecular weight polyol; C) at least one low molecular weight diol comprising an aromatic moiety; and D) at least one saturated diol curing agent. These elastomers are useful as components of golf ball covers.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for inhibiting the premature polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising adding to said monomers a polymerization inhibiting amount of a mixture comprising A) a first inhibitor comprising 4-amino-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidinyloxy, wherein said amino group is a primary, secondary, or tertiary amino group; and B) at least one other inhibitor having the structural formula: wherein: R1 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, and heteroatom-substituted alkyl; R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl and heteroatom-substituted alkyl; X1 and X2 (1) are independently selected alkyl groups of 1 to 15 carbon atoms or (2) taken together, form a ring structure with the nitrogen.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for inhibiting the premature polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising adding to said monomers an effective amount of a mixture comprising: A) at least one stable hindered nitroxyl compound having the structural formula: wherein R1 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, and heteroatom-substituted alkyl and R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl and heteroatom-substituted alkyl; and X1 and X2 (1) are independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, cyano, COOR7, —S—COR7, —OCOR7, (wherein R7 is alkyl or aryl), amido, —S—C6H5, carbonyl, alkenyl, or alkyl of 1 to 15 carbon atoms, or (2) taken together, form a ring structure with the nitrogen; and B) at least one inhibitor selected from the group consisting of ortho-quinone, ortho-hydroquinone, para-quinone, para-hydroquinone, and derivatives of the foregoing.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing an N-hydrocarbyl-bis-benzothiazolesulfenamide comprising reacting an N-hydrocarbyl-2-benzothiazolesulfenamide with a cyclic organic acid anhydride in situ in a polymeric matrix at elevated temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising: (A) a lubricant, and (B) at least one 5-alkyl-2-thione-1,3,4-thiadiazolidine compound of the formula: wherein R1 is a hydrocarbon or functionalized hydrocarbon of from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbon or functionalized hydrocarbons of from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and hydrogen, and X is oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising: (A) a lubricant, and (B) at least one 5-hydrocarbyl-2-mercapto-1,3,4-oxadiazole compound of the formula:  wherein R1 is a hydrocarbon or functionalized hydrocarbon of from 1 to 30 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A non-xenoestrogenic phosphorus-containing stabilizer for organic materials is disclosed wherein the stabilizer is selected from the group consisting of phosphorus-containing compounds of the structures wherein y in an integer of from 6 to 20, and where Z is a linking group, m is 0 or 1, n is an integer of at least 2, the asterisks are independently selected terminal groups, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl groups, aralkyl groups, or halogen groups and Q is selected from the group consisting of where R11 is alkyl or aralkyl, and

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a golf ball comprising a core and a cover, said cover comprising a polyurethane elastomer comprising the reaction product of: A) at least one diisocyanate monomer; B) at least one polyol that is a homopolymer of propylene oxide having a molecular weight greater than 1000; and C) at least one hydroxy or amine functional chain extender; wherein the ratio of equivalents of chain extender plus polyol to equivalents of isocyanate is in the range of from about 0.6:1 to about 1.2:1, whereby said polyurethane elastomer possesses high shear resistance and good resilience.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising an aromatic diamine that is a solid at room temperature and a stabilizing quantity of a hindered amine light stabilizer and its use as a polyurethane curing agent.

Abstract: An oligomer of the formula: [R3SiO½]m[O½Si(R2)O½]n[SiO{fraction (3/2)}R]o[SiO{fraction (4/2)}]p  (I) wherein each R is selected individually from the group consisting of R1, —OR2 and —OR3; each R1 is independently a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group; each R2 is a C1-C6 alkyl group or an acyl group; and each R3 is a independently an alkyl or alkenyl group having at least 8 carbon atoms; with the provisos that if R3 is alkenyl, there is no unsaturation within two carbon atoms adjacent to the oxygen atom of the —OR3 group; at least one R group is —OR3; at least one quarter of all R groups are —OR2 or —OR3; m=2 to 20; n=0 to 50; o=0 to 20; and p=0 to 10. The oligomer is a useful component of in insulation formulations for wire and cable used in underground locations.

Abstract: The formation of thermoplastic vulcanates may be accomplished with two polymers, wherein one polymer is grafted, or copolymerized with a carboxylic acid anhydride, which acid anhydride grafted polymer then is reacted with an amino silane, which reacts with the acid anhydride and then cross links.

Abstract: This invention describes novel blocked mercaptosilanes wherein the hydrogen atom of the mercaptan functionality has been substituted. The invention includes methods of preparation for the blocked mercaptosilicon compounds as well as their use in filled rubbers. The blocked mercaptosilanes described are unique in that they allow the mixing of fillers with organic polymers to proceed while remaining inert toward coupling to the polymer. The coupling reactions of these blocked mercaptosilicon compounds are triggered by addition of an appropriate deblocking agent.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of 1,3-diketones is disclosed wherein the method comprises the steps of: (A) mixing an alkali metal base with a hindered alcohol in an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent; (B) boiling the mixture and azeotropically distilling water formed by the reaction between the base and the alcohol, whereby a solution of a hindered alkali metal alkoxide is formed in situ in the solvent; (C) mixing an ester with the solution of the hindered alkali metal alkoxide in the aromatic hydrocarbon solvent; and then (D) adding a ketone to the mixture.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for inhibiting the premature polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising adding to said monomers an effective amount of: A) at least one stable hindered nitroxyl compound having the structural formula:  wherein R1 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, and heteroatom-substituted alkyl and R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl and heteroatom-substituted alkyl; and X1 and X2 (1) are independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, cyano, COOR7, —S—COR7, —OCOR7, (wherein R7 is alkyl of 1 to 15 carbon atoms, or (2) taken together, form a ring structure with the nitrogen; and B) at least one phenylenediamine, and, optionally, C) at least one nitroaromatic compound.

Abstract: A nitroaromatic compound is used to enhance the solubility of a nitroxyl compound in an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent.

Abstract: Powder coating formulations which include as a component thereof a silyl carbamate of the formula: where R1 is a hydrocarbon or acyl group; R2 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group; R3 is alkylene, optionally interrupted with one or more ether oxygen atoms; a is 0 or 1; X is an m-valent organic group; m is 1-6; and, either A=NH and B=O, or A=O and B=NH. The silanes are useful as crosslinkers and/or adhesion promoters.

Abstract: Novel hindered alkoxy siloxane compounds and compositions containing hindered alkoxy siloxane compounds are provided. The compositions include a polymer/crosslinking system which is composed of a self crosslinking resin comprised of a silicone fluid modified with pendant or terminal silanes containing hindered alkoxy groups, or a silanol fluid and a crosslinking compound, of a mixture thereof. These components are first emulsified and then formulated into a latex sealant by blending with a separate emulsion of an appropriate catalyst. Crosslinking occurs upon drying of the emulsion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a golf ball comprising a core and a cover, said cover comprising a polyurethane elastomer comprising the reaction product of: A) at least one diisocyanate monomer; B) at least one polyether polyol having a molecular weight greater than 1000 and selected from the group consisting of homopolymers of ethylene oxide, homopolymers of propylene oxide, and copolymers of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide; and C) at least one hydroxy or amine functional chain extender; wherein the ratio of equivalents of chain extender plus polyol to equivalents of isocyanate is in the range of from about 0.6:1 to about 1.2:1, whereby said polyurethane elastomer possesses high shear resistance and good resilience.