Abstract: The present invention relates to halogen-free flameproof thermopolastic molding compounds which comprise an aromatic polycarbonate, a styrene-containing copolymer, a styrene-containing graft polymer, a phosphorus compound, a silicon compound, and a tetrafluoroethylene polymer. It has been found that the use of a specific type of silicon compound leads to a polymer mixture having improved stress crack resistance and impact properties. The silicon compound is represented as the following Formula (I). in which n and m have a value of from 5 to 8, and x and y have a value of from 1 to 5.

Abstract: Provided are a flame retardant polycarbonate resin composition and housings of the composition for electric and electronic instruments and appliances. Having good fluidity and good moldability, the composition can be well molded into thin-wall moldings with good appearance. The composition contains additive components of a fibrous filler, a terpene resin, a composite rubber-based graft copolymer, a halogen-free phosphate compound and a polytetrafluoroethylene.

Abstract: An antifouling coating composition can inhibit or prevent fouling of hulls of ships and other underwater structures. The coating composition includes (A) an antifouling agent, (B) a film-forming copolymer having a number average molecular weight of 1,000 to 50,000, and structural units derived from a trialkylsilyl ester of polymerizable unsaturated carboxylic acid in an amount of 20 to 65% by weight, based on the copolymer, and (C) chlorinated paraffin having 8 to 30 carbon atoms, number average molecular weight of 200 to 1200 and a chlorination ratio of from 35 to 75% by weight. Zinc flower may also be included in the antifouling coating composition in place of or in addition to the antifouling agent (A).

Abstract: Flame-retardant thermoplastic molding materials contain A) from 5 to 97.7% by weight of a polyphenylene ether, B) from 1 to 93.7% by weight of vinylaromatic polymers, C) from 0 to 50% by weight of impact modifiers, D) from 0.3 to 20% by weight of sheet silicates which contain one or more nitrogen-containing compounds in amounts of from 0.1 to 50% by weight, based on the sheet silicates, E) from 1 to 20% by weight of a flameproofing agent and F) from 0 to 60% by weight of further additives.

Abstract: A radial carcass tire comprising a tread, two non-stretchable beads, two sidewalls connecting the beads to the tread, and a crown reinforcement located between the carcass and the tread, the crown reinforcement including a diene elastomeric rubber having, as reinforcing filler, a highly dispersible precipitated silica having a CTAB specific area less than or equal to 125 m2/g and a BET specific surface area less than or equal to 125 m2/g.

Abstract: A durability enhancing agent which is an ultraviolet light absorbing compound or hindered amine light stabilizer covalently bonded to a monomeric, oligomeric or polymeric component. The durability enhancing agent includes more than one carbamate functional group, group convertible to a carbamate group, or group that is crosslinked via a carbamate group. The durability enhancing agent may also have other reactive functionality thereon. Also included is a coating composition including the durability enhancing agent.

Abstract: A description is given of compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## n is 1 or 2, Y is oxygen or sulfur andR.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are as defined in claim 1which are suitable for stabilizing chlorine-containing polymers, especially PVC.

Abstract: The invention relates to halogen-free and flame-retardant unsaturated polyester resins which contain, as flame retardants, a combination of aluminum hydroxide, at least one nitrogen component and red phosphorus, to a process for their preparation and to their use.

Abstract: A modified cyanate ester group curable resin composition, and varnishes, prepregs, laminated boards adhered with metal foil, films, printed circuit boards, and multilayered circuit boards using the same, comprising: (A) a cyanate ester group compound(B) a monovalent phenolic group compound(C) a polyphenylene ether resin,(D) a flame retardant not reactive with the cyanate ester group compound, and(E) a metal group reaction catalyst.

Abstract: A polyamide composition which is flame-retardant, includes several polyamides; and at least one flame-retarding additive which is at least one alkyl phosphonic acid compound having general formula (I):

Abstract: A durability enhancing agent comprising the reaction product of an acrylic oligomer or acrylic polymer and an ultraviolet light absorbing compound, a hindered amine light stabilizer or mixture thereof, said durability enhancing agent further comprising more than one carbamate functional group, or group convertible to a carbamate group, and optionally, including other reactive functionality capable of undergoing a crosslinking reaction. Also included is a curable coating composition comprising the durability enhancing agent, a method for obtaining a coated substrate and the coated article obtained thereby.

Abstract: Exemplary emulsion admixture for use in hydraulic cement compositions formed by emulsifying an antifoaming agent, surfactant, and a comb polymer having a carbon-containing backbone to which are attached cement-anchoring members and oxyalkylene groups. A method of making a stable emulsion admixture comprising the comb polymer, as well as a hydraulic cement composition comprising the admixture, are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame-retardant resin composition comprising:(A) 60 to 98 wt % of a thermoplastic resin comprising a rubber-reinforced resin (A-1) obtained by graft polymerizing a monomer component (b) comprising an aromatic vinyl or an aromatic vinyl and other monomer(s) copolymerizable therewith in the presence of a rubber-like polymer (a), a polymer (A-2) obtained by polymerizing the monomer component (b), or a mixture of (A-1) and (A-2); and(B) 40 to 2 wt % of a halogen type flame-retardant which comprises a mixture of compounds, the mixture comprising 5 to 60 mol % of a compound (B-1) having epoxy groups at both terminals of the molecular chain, 15 to 70 mol % of a compound (B-2) having epoxy group at one terminal alone and 5 to 80 mol % of a compound (B-3) having no epoxy group at both terminals.

Abstract: Fire retardant tablet is provided which is produced by tableting a fire retardant mixture containing heat-expandable graphite (A), and a water-soluble fire retardant synergist (B) or one containing additionally water-insoluble fire-retardant synergist (C). A method for fire retardation, a fire-retardant polymer composition, and a molded article of a fire-retardant resin by use of the fire retardant tablet are also provided. In the production of a fire retarding polymer composition containing heat-expandable graphite, the crushing of the heat-expandable graphite under melt-shearing is minimized.

Abstract: An article is a liquid or solid mixture of a plurality of particles and a binder. The article may be a paint or a freestanding film. The particles have a composition A[xAl(1-x)Ga].sub.2 O.sub.4+.gamma. (.delta.In), wherein A is zinc, magnesium, and/or cadmium, the value of x is from 0 to 1, the value of .delta. is from 0 to about 0.2, and the value of .gamma. is less than about 0.2. In the liquid paint mixture, a paint vehicle is also typically present to impart the desired fluidity to the mixture. The solid paint or film made using this material is white, has very low solar absorptance, and may be made electrically conductive by doping the particles with indium or other appropriate dopant.

Abstract: Described is a resin mixture for an organosilicon-containing composition suitable for use as an adhesive and capable of rapid curing at low temperature. The composition comprises about 10 to 80 wt. % of an organic compound component and about 20 to 90 wt. % of one of boron nitride, silica or silver. The organic compound component comprises the reaction product of about 40 to 90 wt. %, of the reaction product of cyclic olefin and cyclic siloxane and about 10 to 60 wt. % rubber in liquid form. The resin mixture includes unsaturated liquid rubber having an attached functional group, and an average molecular weight of about 2,000 to 10,000.

Abstract: A sulfur-containing O-(meth)acrylate compound of the following formula (1) is useful as a starting material for a resin composition used in optical applications such as a lens; wherein R represents hydrogen atom or methyl group; l represents an integer from 1 to 3; B is ##STR1## when B is ##STR2## n is 2; m is 1 or 2; A is selected from the following groups: ##STR3## wherein m represents 1 or 2; each ring may be substituted by one or more alkyl, alkylthio or alkoxy groups having 1 or 2 carbon atoms; p and q are 0 or 1, while m is 1 when p is 1;when B is ##STR4## n is 1; m is 2 or 3; A is selected from the following groups:--(CH.sub.2).sub.r --S--(CH.sub.2).sub.r --,--(CH.sub.2).sub.r --S--S--(CH.sub.2).sub.r --,--(CH.sub.2).sub.r --S--(CH.sub.2).sub.s --S--(CH.sub.2).sub.r -- and ##STR5## wherein r and s are an integer from 1 to 3; when B is ##STR6## n is 1; m is 2; A is selected from the following groups:--(CH.sub.2).sub.r --S--(CH.sub.2).sub.r --,--(CH.sub.2).sub.r --S--S--(CH.sub.2).sub.r -- and--(CH.sub.

Abstract: Flame-retarding composition for polymers, copolymers and mixed polymers comprising piperazine diacid pyrophosphate, piperazine acid phosphate, melamine acid phosphate, melamine and possibly though not necessarily, an alkaline phosphate. Process for the preparation of said flame-retarding composition, consisting in reacting a mixture comprising phosphoric anhydride, piperazine and melamine with water in controlled conditions, either with mass reaction or suspension reaction with a suitable solvent/dispersing agent.

Abstract: A propylene resin composition containing a phenolic antioxidant, and a phosphorus-containing antioxidant which has a differential melt index (.DELTA.MI) calculated from a melt index (MIi) as measured at a propylene temperature of 230.degree. C. and under a load of 2,160 g and a melt index (MIe) as measured at a propylene temperature of 230.degree. C. and under a load of 2,160 g after five repetitions of a 100% recycle test is not greater than 0.5 g/10 min, and MIe is not greater than 1.2 g/10 min. This propylene resin composition enables manufacture of large-sized blow-molded articles featuring light weight, excellent rigidity, dimensional stability, heat resistance and showing good drawdown resistance, suitable for continuous blow molding. Blow moldings are advantageously used as automobile bumpers, bumper beams, or like parts.

Abstract: Flame resistant, thermoplastic molding compounds containingA) 40 to 98 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate,B) 3 to 50 parts by weight of a vinyl copolymer,C) 0.5 to 40 parts by weight of a graft polymer,D) 0.5 to 20 parts by weight of a mixture ofD.1) 10 to 90 wt. %, related to D) , of a monophosphorus compound of the formula (I) ##STR1## D.2) 90 to 10 wt. %, related to D), of an oligomeric phosphorus compound of the formula (II) ##STR2## and E) 0.05 to 5 parts by weight of a fluorinated polyolefin with an average particle diameter of 0.05 to 1000 .mu.m, a density of 1.2 to 2.3 g/cm.sup.3 and a fluorine content of 65 to 76 wt. %.