Abstract: Thermally stabilized thermoplastic hot melt adhesive compositions which comprise, based on the total thermoplastic components, (A) 1 to 99 percent by weight of thermoplastic segmented copolyester elastomer consisting essentially of a multiplicity of recurring short chain ester units and long chain ester units joined through ester linkages, said short chain ester units amounting to 15 to 75 percent by weight of said copolyester and being of the formula ##EQU1## and said long chain ester units amounting to 25 to 85 percent by weight of said copolyester and being of the formula ##EQU2## wherein R is the divalent radical remaining after removal of the carboxyl groups from a dicarboxylic acid having a molecular weight of less than 350, D is the divalent radical remaining after removal of the hydroxyl groups from organic diol having a molecular weight of less than 250, and G is the divalent radical remaining after removal of the terminal hydroxyl groups from long chain glycol having an average molecular weight of 3

Abstract: An adhesive composition consisting essentially of two different types of chloroprene polymers, an oil-soluble, heat-hardenable phenol-aldehyde resin, an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal oxide or hydroxide and a zinc salt of rosin. The two different types of chloroprene polymers include (1) a low softening, high crystallizing neoprene and (2) a low softening, medium crystallizing neoprene.

Abstract: Hexabromobutadiene is used to impart fire-retardance to epoxy resins, polyesters, and other thermosetting organic resins that are normally susceptible to burning.

Abstract: The purpose of the invention are new benzene phosphonous acid compounds in which two to four benzene nuclei are bound together and which contain one to three phosphorus atoms. The new compounds are free acids, their salts with inorganic cations, their esters, thioesters or amides. The invention concerns also the manufacture of these benzene phosphonous acid compounds and their use for the stabilization of organic materials.

Abstract: Smoke retardant vinyl chloride and vinylidene chloride polymer compositions are obtained by including therein a synergistic mixture of (A) at least one nickel compound selected from the group consisting of NiCO.sub.3, NiCrO.sub.4, NiMoO.sub.4, NiO, NiSO.sub.4, NiSnO.sub.3 and nickel stearate and (B) at least one copper compound selected from the group consisting of CuI, CuO, CuSCN, and 2-aminothiophenol Cu(I). Substantial smoke retardation is also obtained by including the above nickel compounds or copper compounds individually in the vinyl chloride or vinylidene chloride polymer compositions.

Abstract: A non-discoloring stabilizer system for trans-polypentenamer of:A. a sulphur-containing phenol of the formula: ##SPC1##In which R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 are alkyl groups with 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aralkyl radicals with 7 to 9 carbon atoms and cycloalkyl radicals with 5 to 7 carbon atoms, R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, alkyl groups with 1 to 8 carbon atoms, cyclohexyl, cyclohexenyl or methylcyclohexenyl, R.sub.4 represents alkyl groups with 1 to 12 carbon atoms or ##SPC2##Where R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are as defined above, andB. a phenol ester of phosphorous acid of the formula: ##SPC3##In which R.sub.5 represents an alkyl or cycloalkyl group with 5 to 10 carbon atoms, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are the same or different and represent hydrogen, alkyl and cycloalkyl radicals each with 1 to 7 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Powder coating materials which consist essentially of an ionic copolymer, or a copolymer or terpolymer base resin of the ionic copolymer, and 1 to 20% by weight, based on the weight of copolymer, of a monobasic fatty acid of 10 to 22 carbon atoms, a metal salt of a monobasic fatty acid of 10 to 22 carbon atoms, or mixtures thereof. The materials are useful for coating glass bottles.

Abstract: An acrylic composition useful for making films which are nonblocking and free of moisture-fogging tendencies made from acrylic polymers containing 40 to 80 parts of an alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate having an alkyl group containing 2 to 10 carbon atoms and 20 to 60 parts vinyl nitrile by the use of several combinations of compounding agents, the combinations being sorbitan monofatty acid esters and polyoxyethylene monofatty acid esters.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for imparting flame resistance to combustible material, and an agent for carrying out the process. It also relates to a flame proofing agent used in the process and to the improved material rendered flame resistant by the process.

Abstract: Combinations of (.beta.-aminoacrylyl) compounds and phenolic compounds provide excellent stabilization for polyolefinic polymers. Combinations of bis(.beta.-aminoacrylyl) compounds and alkylhydroxyphenyl-substituted isocyanurates are particularly preferred as stabilizers, for the combinations exhibit synergism between the compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides a high-solids, low-viscosity, aqueous vehicle particularly adapted for use in coating cellulosic substrates under ambient conditions. The vehicle comprises a water-soluble oil with minute styrene polymer particles uniformly dispersed therein. The water-soluble oil portion comprises the reaction product of a dibasic acid or dibasic anhydride and a drying oil which is neutralized with a nitrogen base. The aqueous vehicle is especially useful in high solids, ink formulations having a high pigment to binder ratio.

Abstract: Conjugated-diene based hot-melt adhesive compositions can be prevented from increasing in viscosity during heat aging by adding to the composition a sufficient amount of fatty acid, fatty acid containing material, glycerol ester of rosin, disproportionated rosin (dehydroabietic acid), modified rosin (40% dimeric resin acid), or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A blend comprising (1) 5-60 parts by weight of a solution polymerized resinous radial block copolymer and (2) 100 parts by weight of a rubbery solution polymerized copolymer having 65-90 percent polymerized conjugated diene. Such blends have been found to possess outstanding flex life and good hardness making them of particular utility in applications such as shoe soles.

Abstract: This invention provides a high-solids, low-viscosity, aqueous vehicle particularly adapted for use in coating cellulosic substrates under ambient conditions. The vehicle comprises a water-soluble oil with minute styrene polymer particles uniformly dispersed therein. The water-soluble oil portion comprises the reaction product of a dibasic acid or a dibasic anhydride and a drying oil which is then reacted to provide the water-soluble salt thereof with a nitrogen base. The aqueous vehicle is especially useful in high solids inks and overprint varnishes.

Abstract: An asbestos-vinyl chloride polymer composition suitable for melt processing into rigid products is disclosed. The composition comprises (a) a vinyl chloride homopolymer, vinyl chloride copolymer or a mixture thereof, (b) up to 150% by weight based on the weight of polymer of asbestos, and (c) a stabilizer system composed of 1-5% by weight based on the weight of polymer of at least one organometal compound wherein the metal is selected from Ba, Cd, Zn, Pb, Sn, Ca or combinations thereof, at least 3% by weight based on the weight of polymer of epoxide and a compound selected from a polyol or a metal derivative of the polyol or an amino compound of polyacetic acid in an amount of 3-20% by weight based on the weight of the polymer.

Abstract: Tall oil obtained by splitting sulphate soap with an acid, and which still contains acid splitting liquid residues after removal of splitting liquid, is subjected to a lignin-removing operation by drying the tall oil to free it from an additional quantity of splitting liquid, and thereafter separating lignin in solid form, together with an acid residue of salt crystals, from the tall oil thus dried.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for preparing chemically modified polyolefins or copolymers thereof which comprises reacting an olefin polymer with a co-reactant having a structure containing both a hydrocarbon residue and at least one highly polar functional group, said reaction being conducted in the presence of a source capable of generating free radicals in the presence of heat, light, oxygen, ionizing radiation, etc.

Abstract: A radical polymerization initiator comprising as an active ingredient a hydroperoxide of disproportionated or hydrogenated rosin acid or its alkali metal or ammonium salt.The initiator is prepared by contacting disproportionated or hydrogenated rosin acid or its alkali metal or ammonium salt with molecular oxygen in water or an organic solvent at a temperature of 0.degree. to 150.degree.C. to form its hydroperoxide.

Abstract: The invention relates to polychromophoric compounds which have been found to be effective ultraviolet stabilizers. The invention also relates to ultraviolet degradable organic compositions containing a stabilizing amount of the polychromophoric composition to prevent such degradation. These stabilizers are effective in the presence of other additives commonly employed in polymeric compositions including, for example, pigments, colorants, fillers, reinforcing agents and the like. These ultraviolet stabilizers may also be incorporated into the organic compositions in the polymer melt or dissolved in the polymer dope, coated on the exterior of the molded article, film or extruded fiber.

Abstract: A lubricity coating for glass articles which have previously been coated with an ionic copolymer of an alpha olefin and an alpha, beta-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid. The preferred lubricity coating comprises calcium stearate and polyvinyl alcohol emulsified by an alkaline salt of oleic acid. The coating may be applied to the plastic coated articles as a water spray and can be dried by retained heat of the article. The coating is resistant to removal by water.