Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of the formula: ##STR1## WHEREIN EACH Z is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and halogen; Y is oxygen or sulfur; n is an integer of from 1 to 3; a, b, and c are integers of from 0 to 1; n+a+b+c=4; and wherein X, X', X" are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1 to about 8 carbon atoms and --OC(O)R, provided that at least one of said X, X', X" substituents is --OC(O)R, and R is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl of 1 to about 18 carbon atoms, haloalkyl of 1 to about 18 carbon atoms, alkoxyalkyl of from 1 to about 18 carbon atoms, aryl of from 6 to about 18 carbon atoms, and haloaryl of from about 6 to about 18 carbon atoms.The above compounds may be topically applied to polyester-containing textile materials in order to flame retard them; and the materials so treated have a durable flame retardance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel, flame retarded, non-blooming nylon composition with excellent thermal stability.

Abstract: Novel esters of pentavalent phosphorus acid having the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN R and R' are haloalkyl containing from 2 to 6 carbon atoms and from 1 to 6 halogen atoms; n is an integer of from 1 to 3; each X is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, or hydroxyl, provided that at least one X is hydroxyl. The above compounds are effective reactive flame retardants in polyurethane and polyester polymeric compositions.

Abstract: This invention discloses new compounds of the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl; X is halogen; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl; n is the integer 1 or 2; Z is alkyl; and m is an integer from 0 to 4. Further disclosed are herbicidal compositions utilizing the aforedescribed compounds.

Abstract: Halogenated aryl compounds having the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN Z is bromine or chlorine, m and m' are integers having a value of 1-5, i and i' are integers having a value of 0-2, R is herein defined, M and M' are each independent and are from the group oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur with the proviso that M and M' cannot concurrently be oxygen in both cases, and A is chlorine, cyano, nitro, lower alkoxy, lower alkyl, fluorine, dialkylamino, phenyl, halo-phenyl, benzyl, or halo-benzyl, and which compounds are found useful as flame retardants for various polymeric systems.

Abstract: Plastic compositions containing acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, an enhancing agent, hereinafter defined in the specification, and bis-phenoxy compounds having the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN Z is bromine, m is an integer having a value of 1-5 and m' is an integer having a value of 0-4, i is an integer having a value of 0-2 and i' is an integer having a value of 1-5, alkylene is a straight or branched chain alkylene group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and A is chlorine.

Abstract: Novel flame retardant finishes comprising a water soluble quaternary phosphonium salt, a water soluble organic nitrogen containing compound, a haloalkyl phosphate of the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN EACH X is independently selected from chlorine, bromine, and hydrogen, wherein a is an integer from 1 to 2, wherein n is an integer from 1 to 8, wherein m is an integer from 0 to n, provided that when n is 1, m is 0, and mixtures of said haloalkyl phosphates, an emulsifiying agent which is capable of passing the following three tests: (1) Solubility (Compatability) Test: said emulsifying agent (20 parts by weight) must be soluble in 80 parts by weight of said phosphate ester at less than or equal to 80.degree. C.; (2) Shelf Life Test: a blend of said emulsifying agent and said phosphate ester prepared as in the Solubility Test must remain in one clear homogeneous phase at 22.degree. C.

Abstract: Intumescent coating compositions comprising a coating vehicle and a non-flaming intumescent agent of the formula ##STR1## wherein both X's are identical and selected from the group comprising oxygen and sulfur and wherein each Y is independently selected from the group consisting of alkoxy, halogenated alkoxy, cycloalkoxy, halogenated cycloalkoxy, olefinicoxy, halogenated olefinicoxy and --NR.sub.2 groups, wherein each R is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, halogenated alkyl, olefinic, and halogenated olefinic groups, said alkoxy, cycloalkoxy, olefinicoxy, alkyl and olefinic groups containing from 1 to about 12 carbon atoms and said halogenated groups containing from 1 to about 6 halogen substituents per group. A method for protecting a substrate from heat and fire comprising applying to the substrate an intumescing amount of the above described intumescent agents.

Abstract: Improved flame retardant concentrates and finishes containing triesters of pentavalent phosphorus acid having the general formula ##STR1## WHEREIN X, X' and X" are hydrogen, chlorine and bromine; a is 0 or 1; n is an integer of from 1 to 7; m is an integer of from 1 to n; b is an integer of from 1 to 7; and z is an integer of from 1 to b.

Abstract: This invention discloses new chemical compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is alkyl; m is an integer from 0 to 4; n and p are each integers from 1 to 2; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each alkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or alkyl; and X is halogen. The compounds of the foregoing description are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: Plastic compositions containing poly(phenylene oxide) and bis-phenoxy compounds having the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN Z is bromine, m is an integer having a value of 1-5 and m' is an integer having a value of 0-4, i is an integer having a value of 0-2 and i' is an integer having a value of 1-5, alkylene is a straight or branched chain alkylene group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and A is chlorine.

Abstract: This invention discloses a process for preparing 2,5-dichlorophenol which comprises reacting 1-bromo-2,5-dichlorobenzene with sodium hydroxide in a reaction medium of methanol and in the presence of copper catalyst at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: Plastic compositions containing polystyrenes, an enhancing agent, hereinafter defined in the specification, and bis-phenoxy compounds having the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN Z is bromine, m is an integer having a value of 1-5 and m' is an integer having a value of 0-4, i is an integer having a value of 0-2 and i' is an integer having a value of 1-5, alkylene is a straight or branched chain alkylene group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and A is chlorine.

Abstract: The invention discloses compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfonyl and alkylsulfinyl; and R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of alkenyl, haloalkenyl and ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl.

Abstract: Novel flame retardant finishes comprising a water soluble quaternary phosphonium salt, a water soluble organic nitrogen containing compound, a phosphate ester of haloalkanols, an organic solvent characterized by having a flash point of at least 80.degree. F. and a boiling point within the range of about 300.degree. to about 350.degree. F., an emulsifier having a hydrophile lipophile balance value of from about 10 to about 14, and water. These flame retardant finishes are excellent for flame retarding textile materials including polyester/cotton blend fabrics.

Abstract: Novel flame retardant finishes comprising a water soluble quaternary phosphonium salt, a water soluble organic nitrogen containing compound, a phosphate ester of haloalkanols, an emulsifying agent which is capable of passing the following three tests: (1) Solubility (Compatability) Test: said emulsifying agent (20 parts by weight) must be soluble in 80 parts by weight of said phosphate ester at less than or equal to 80.degree. C.; (2) Shelf Life Test: a blend of said emulsifying agent and said phosphate ester prepared as in the Solubility Test must remain in one clear homogeneous phase at 22.degree. C. for at least one hour; (3) Finish Formulation Test: a flame retardant finish within the scope of this invention is prepared and must remain in one homogeneous phase for a minimum of 1 hour at 20.degree. C., and water. These flame retardant finishes are excellent for flame retarding textile materials including polyester/cotton blend fabrics.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN R is a straight or branched chain alkyl group containing from about 2 to about 12 carbon atoms and polymeric compositions comprising a polyurethane, polyester, cellulosic-polyester blend or styrenated polyester polymer and a flame retarding amount of the described compound.

Abstract: Novel triesters of pentavalent phosphorus acid having the formula: ##STR1## WHEREIN X is chlorine, bromine, or hydrogen, Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 are independently selected from bromine, chlorine, or hydrogen; R.sup.1 is methyl, chloromethyl, bromomethyl or hydrogen; and R.sup.2 is methyl, chloromethyl or hydrogen, except that R.sup.2 is chloromethyl when R.sup.1 is bromomethyl, and non-scorching plastic composition containing polyurethanes and said triesters of pentavalent phosphorus acid.

Abstract: Plastic compositions containing elastomers and bis-phenoxy compounds having the formula: ##STR1## WHEREIN Z is bromine, m and m' are each integers having a value of 1-5 and alkylene is a straight or branched chain alkylene group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The use of haloalkyl phosphoric acids and their salts as emulsifiers for tris-haloaliphatic phosphates in aqueous systems is disclosed. The aqueous emulsions are useful as durable flame retardant textile finishes.