Abstract: A monoester compound of a 2,2'-alkylidene bis(4,6-di-substituted phenol) useful as an antioxidant in synthetic polymers having good resistant to oxides of nitrogen fumes, represented by the formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, each represents a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, a C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyl group or a methyl-substituted C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyl group; and one of R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 represents a hydrogen atom and the other represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-10 alkyl group or both of them represent a methyl group; R.sub.5 represents a C.sub.4-9 alkyl group, a C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl group, a C.sub.2-4 alkenyl group, a phenyl group, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl-substituted phenyl group, a C.sub.1-4 alkoxy-substituted phenyl group, a mono- or di- C.sub.1-4 alkyl-substituted hydroxyphenyl group, a styryl group, a benzyl group or a pyridyl group, and a method of preparing such a monoester compound.

Abstract: Hindered bis-phenol phenyl phosphites are provided having the structure: ##STR1## wherein: R is selected from the group consisting of alkyl having from one up to about eighteen carbon atoms; cycloalkyl having from three up to about twelve carbon atoms; alkaryl and aryl having from six to about eighteen carbon atoms; preferably, a bulky group such as iso, secondary or tertiary alkyl having from three to about ten carbon atoms; or cycloalkyl having six to twelve carbon atoms;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each selected from the group consisting of hydrogen; alkyl having from one to about eighteen carbon atoms; cycloalkyl having from three up to about twelve carbon atoms; alkaryl and aryl having from six to about eighteen carbon atoms; and are preferably in a position ortho to a phenolic hydroxyl or phenoxy group, if available;R.sub.3 is alkylene having from one to about six carbon atoms;R.sub.

Abstract: Thin films of about 1 to 5 mil thick of poly(parabanic acid) (PPA-M form) containing halogenated flame retardants have the flame retardancy enhanced by the addition of small amounts (generally about 0.1 to 3.0 weight percent) of a copper chelate compound.

Abstract: Heat-stable vinyl halide resin compositions comprise (a) a vinyl halide resin prepared by the polymerization of a vinyl halide-containing monomer component in an aqueous medium in the presence of a free radical generating polymerization initiator and a chain-terminating agent that is an ortho-dihydric phenol and (b) a liquid antimony stabilizer composition.

Abstract: A normally liquid stabilizer for rubber or urethane resin, obtained by reacting hydroquinone with a mixture of aromatic amines of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, independently of each other, are hydrogen or C.sub.1-18 alkyl, said aromatic amine mixture containing 7-26 weight % of p-ethylaniline and 8-40 weight % of 2,4-xylidine.

Abstract: This invention relates to stabilizer compositions for polymers comprising (1) an organotin compound, or mixture of organotin compounds, (2) a mercaptan-containing organic compound or mixture of mercaptan-containing organic compounds, and, optionally, (3) a halogen-containing tin compound or mixture of halogen-containing tin compounds, said stabilizers having a total halogen content of about 0.1% to about 10% by weight based on the weight of the stabilizer composition. This invention also relates to polymer compositions containing said stabilizers, to a process for stabilizing polymer by adding thereto said stabilizers, and to articles of manufacture, e.g. pipe, comprising a polymer and said stabilizers.

Abstract: Use of symmetrical triarylphosphites of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is tert.-butyl, 1,1-dimethylpropyl, cyclohexyl or phenyl, and one ofR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is hydrogen and the other is hydrogen, methyl, tert.-butyl, 1,1-dimethylpropyl, cyclohexyl or phenyl, in combination with phenolic antioxidants for stabilizing organic polymers which contain hetero atoms, double bonds or aromatic rings.

Abstract: A solid solution of zinc oxide and magnesium oxide and/or calcium oxide when added to a halogen-containing plastic composition serves as a smoke and/or fire retardant agent.This solid solution agent may be added to the plastic composition, preferably with an antimony compound.

Abstract: Compositions which are useful as stabilizers for halogen containing polymers are provided comprising (1) at least one alkyltin mercaptide, (2) at least one zinc mercaptoester, and (3) at least one basic alkali or alkaline earth metal compound. Also provided are polymer compositions containing these stabilizers.

Abstract: Stabilized halogen-containing resin compositions comprising a halogen-containing resin, at least one organo tetravelent tin stabilizer selected from the group consisting of an alkyl tin laurate and an alkyl tin maleate and as a stabilizer assistant a hydroxymercaptan compound having the following the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are the same or different and are each hydrogen atom, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, carboalkoxyalkyl, epoxyalkyl or epoxyalkenyl, with the proviso R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 may form a ring together.

Abstract: A polyphenylene ether resin composition comprising:(i) from about 30 to about 90 weight percent of a graft copolymer free from polyphenylene ether homopolymers prepared by polymerizing 20 to 200 parts by weight of styrene-type compound at a temperature in the range from 130.degree. C. to 200.degree. C. in the presence of 100 parts by weight of polyphenylene ether and 0.1 to 15 parts by weight of a radical initiator and(ii) 10 to 70 weight percent of a styrene-type compound polymer having a number average molecular weight in the range from 50,000 to 200,000; is rendered fire retardant by the addition of an effective amount of a phosphine oxide having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 may be the same or different radicals selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and the methyl radical, R.sub.2 is an alkyl radical of 4 to 8 carbon atoms and n is either zero or one.

Abstract: This invention relates to fire retarded polymeric composition comprising a polymeric material, red phosphorus and a phosphine suppressant which is a copper salt.

Abstract: The flame retardancy of a polyethylene terephthalate ester molding composition is improved by mixing therewith both a salt of oxalic acid and polytetrafluoroethylene having a number average molecular weight Mn of more than 10.sup.5. The oxalic acid salt has the formula K.sub.3 [Al(C.sub.2 O.sub.4).sub.3 ], K.sub.2 [Mg(C.sub.2 O.sub.4).sub.2 ] or Rb.sub.3 [Al(C.sub.2 O.sub.4).sub.3 ]. The preferred composition contains from 5-15% by weight of the oxalic acid salt and 0.1-0.5% by weight of polytetrafluoroethylene. The composition having improved flame retardancy may be used to advantage for making shaped articles by injection molding.

Abstract: This invention provides a formulation comprising a thermosetting polyester, p-methylstyrene, a hydroquinone stabilizer, and 4,4'-thiobis-(3-methyl-6-t-butyl)-phenol.

Abstract: 2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-4-piperidyl spiro aliphatic ethers which are useful as stabilizers for organic polymeric materials, and have the general formula are disclosed: ##STR1## wherein: Y.sub.1 is ##STR2## A.sub.1, A.sub.2, A.sub.3, A.sub.4, A.sub.5, and A.sub.6 are groups which are defined in the specification, at least one pair of A.sub.1 and A.sub.2 ; A.sub.3 and A.sub.4 ; and A.sub.5 and A.sub.6 being taken together to form the group ##STR3## the groups R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and Z as well as X, p, and m being as defined in the specification.

Abstract: An emulsion type protective agent for the surface of a lithographic printing plate comprising an aqueous phase having dissolved therein a hydrophilic high molecular weight compound and an oil phase containing an organic solvent, an alkylphenyl type nonionic surfactant having an HLB less than 14 and an anionic surfactant.

Abstract: Certain 3-alkylhydroxybenzophenone derivatives, such as 2,4-dihydroxy-3-methylbenzophenone have been found to be superior as UV stabilizers for a variety of organic polymeric substrates. Coating compositions of such stabilizers in organic resins, for example, melamine can be used to protect such polymeric substrates from the effects of exposure to UV radiation.

Abstract: A new process for preparing a polyhydric alcohol 3-alkylthiopropionate polyolefin resin stabilizer is provided, comprising the steps of heating at 40.degree.-160.degree. C. an alpha-olefin having 6 to 28 carbon atoms with betamercaptopropionic acid or a lower alkyl betamercaptopropionate in the presence of an organic peroxide or azonitrile reaction initiator, esterifying the resulting 3-alkylthiopropionic acid or ester with pentaerythritol or tris(2-hydroxyethyl) cyanurate, and recovering the polyhydric alcohol 3-alkylthiopropionate polyolefin resin stabilizer from the mixture.Polyolefin resin compositions stabilized with the stabilizer prepared by the process of this invention, and stabilizer compositions comprising the stabilizer prepared by the process of this invention together with a phenol and/or an alkaline earth metal salt of a monocarboxylic acid are also provided.

Abstract: A method for stabilization of polymers susceptible to an oxidative destruction which comprises intermixing a polymer with formate of a multi-valent metal in an amount ranging from 0.1 to 20 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the polymer. The resulting mixture is subjected to a heat treatment at the temperature of decomposition of the selected formiate of variable-valency metal. The method enables the production of polymers and articles therefrom possessing high physico-mechanical properties. The method is versatile and applicable to any type of polymers susceptible to oxidative destruction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a particulate agent based on a free-flowing pulverulent ammonium polyphosphate for impeding the combustibility of combustible substances, the agent containing(a) about 75 to 99.9 weight % of ammonium polyphosphate and(b) about 0.1 to 25 weight % of a hardened, water-insoluble phenol resin (phenol/formaldehyde-resin) enveloping the individual ammonium polyphosphate particles.