Abstract: A composition comprising compound of formula I, a process for preparing the composition comprising compound of formula I, methods of authentication for an article comprising compound of formula I or compound of formula II, authentication technology for polymer based articles comprising compound of formula I or formula II, methods of facilitating such authentication and method of making articles capable of authentication.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising at least one [benzo[4,5]imidazo(heterocycle)] compound, said [benzo[4,5]imidazo(heterocycle)] compound selected from the group consisting of structures I and II, wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, electron withdrawing group, organic group, divalent 1,2-cycloalkylidene group, or combinations thereof; “q” is independently an integer from 1-4, L is a linking group, and “r” is independently 0 or 1; said at least one [benzo[4,5]imidazo(heterocycle)] compound being present at a concentration sufficient to cause said composition to exhibit upon exposure to an excitation radiation having a wavelength of from about 330 nanometers to about 390 nanometers, a maximum fluorescence emission wavelength of greater than or equal to about 470 nanometers; and a Stokes shift of greater than or equal to about 80 nanometers; wherein the wavelengths are measured in bisphenol A polycarbonate matrix.

Abstract: A composition comprising compound of formula I, a process for preparing the composition comprising compound of formula I, methods of authentication for an article comprising compound of formula I or compound of formula II, authentication technology for polymer based articles comprising compound of formula I or formula II, methods of facilitating such authentication and method of making articles capable of authentication.

Abstract: A composition comprising compound of formula I, a process for preparing the composition comprising compound of formula I, methods of authentication for an article comprising compound of formula I or compound of formula II, authentication technology for polymer based articles comprising compound of formula I or formula II, methods of facilitating such authentication and method of making articles capable of authentication.

Abstract: An article comprising the compound of Formula (I) wherein X is hydrogen or a radical of Formula (II), R1 independently at each occurrence is a C1-C20 aliphatic radical, a C3-C10 cycloaliphatic radical, or a C3-C10 aromatic radical; R2, R3, R4 and R5 are independently at each occurrence a halogen, a nitro group, a cyano group, a hydroxy group, a C1-C20 aliphatic radical, a C3-C20 cycloaliphatic radical, or a C6-C20 aromatic radical; and “n”, “q”, and “p” are each independently integers having a value of 0 to 3, and “m” is an integer having a value of 0 to 4.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising at least one [benzo[4,5]imidazo(heterocycle)] compound, said [benzo[4,5]imidazo(heterocycle)] compound selected from the group consisting of structures I and II, wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, electron withdrawing group, organic group, divalent 1,2-cycloalkylidene group, or combinations thereof; “q” is independently an integer from 1-4, L is a linking group, and “r” is independently 0 or 1; said at least one [benzo[4,5]imidazo(heterocycle)] compound being present at a concentration sufficient to cause said composition to exhibit upon exposure to an excitation radiation having a wavelength of from about 330 nanometers to about 390 nanometers, a maximum fluorescence emission wavelength of greater than or equal to about 470 nanometers; and a Stokes shift of greater than or equal to about 80 nanometers; wherein the wavelengths are measured in bisphenol A polycarbonate matrix.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are silicone resins comprising structural units of the formulae: and at least one structural unit selected from the group consisting of: where “A” is a spacer group comprising C2 to C50 alkyl groups; “B” and “C” are spacer groups comprising C2 to C20 alkyl groups; “M1” comprises a Group III element,; R1, R3, R6, and R7 independently comprise OH, alkyl groups, or alkoxy groups; R2 and R4 independently comprise hydrogen, alkali metal, or alkyl groups; and R5 comprises a alkyl group. Methods for preparing these silicone resins are also disclosed. The silicone resins are useful as catalysts for producing bisphenols.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising at least one [benzo[4,5]imidazo(heterocycle)] compound, said [benzo[4,5]imidazo(heterocycle)] compound selected from the group consisting of structures I and II, wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, electron withdrawing group, organic group, divalent 1,2-cycloalkylidene group, or combinations thereof; “q” is independently an integer from 1–4, L is a linking group, and “r” is independently 0 or 1; said at least one [benzo[4,5]imidazo(heterocycle)] compound being present at a concentration sufficient to cause said composition to exhibit upon exposure to an excitation radiation having a wavelength of from about 330 nanometers to about 390 nanometers, a maximum fluorescence emission wavelength of greater than or equal to about 470 nanometers; and a Stokes shift of greater than or equal to about 80 nanometers; wherein the wavelengths are measured in bisphenol A polycarbonate matrix.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (I) wherein X is hydrogen or a radical of Formula (II), R1 independently at each occurrence is a C1-C20 aliphatic radical, a C3-C10 cycloaliphatic radical, or a C3-C10 aromatic radical; R2, R3, R4 and R5 are independently at each occurrence a halogen, a nitro group, a cyano group, a hydroxy group, a C1-C20 aliphatic radical, a C3-C20 cycloaliphatic radical, or a C6-C20 aromatic radical; and “n”, “q”, and “p” are each independently integers having a value of 0 to 3, and “m” is an integer having a value of 0 to 4.

Abstract: An optical article for being transformed from a pre-activated state of functionality to an activated state of functionality is provided. The optical article includes a convertible element disposed in or proximate to the optical article and being responsive to an external stimulus. The convertible element for irreversibly altering the optical article from the pre-activated state of functionality to the activated state of functionality upon interaction with the external stimulus.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (I) wherein R1, R2, and R3 are independently at each occurrence hydrogen, a halogen, a cyano functionality, a C1-C20 aliphatic functionality, a C3-C10 cycloaliphatic functionality or a C3-C20 aromatic functionality, with the proviso that R2 and R3 are not hydrogen when R1 is a methyl or hydrogen; R4 and R5 are independently at each occurrence hydrogen, a halogen, a cyano functionality, a C1-C20 aliphatic functionality, a C3-C10 cycloaliphatic functionality or a C3-C10 aromatic functionality; R7 and R8 are independently at each occurrence, a halogen, a cyano functionality, a C1-C20 aliphatic functionality, a C3-C10 cycloaliphatic functionality or a C3-C10 aromatic functionality; R6 is a C2-C20 aliphatic functionality, a C3-C10 cycloaliphatic functionality or a C3-C20 aromatic functionality; and “n” and “m” are each independently integers having a value of 0 to 3.

Abstract: A method for preparing 1,1,1,-tris(4-hydroxyphenyl)alkanes generally comprises reacting a mixture of an aromatic hydroxy compound and a ketone in the presence of at least one ion exchange resin catalyst and optionally a co-catalyst to produce the 1,1,1-tris(4-hydroxyphenyl)alkanes of formula:

Abstract: A composition comprising compound of formula I, a process for preparing the composition comprising compound of formula I, methods of authentication for an article comprising compound of formula I or compound of formula II, authentication technology for polymer based articles comprising compound of formula I or formula II, methods of facilitating such authentication and method of making articles capable of authentication.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising at least one [benzo[4,5]imidazo(heterocycle)] compound, said [benzo[4,5]imidazo(heterocycle)] compound selected from the group consisting of structures I and II, wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, electron withdrawing group, organic group, divalent 1,2-cycloalkylidene group, or combinations thereof; “q” is independently an integer from 1-4, L is a linking group, and “r” is independently 0 or 1; said at least one [benzo[4,5]imidazo(heterocycle)] compound being present at a concentration sufficient to cause said composition to exhibit upon exposure to an excitation radiation having a wavelength of from about 330 nanometers to about 390 nanometers, a maximum fluorescence emission wavelength of greater than or equal to about 470 nanometers; and a Stokes shift of greater than or equal to about 80 nanometers; wherein the wavelengths are measured in bisphenol A polycarbonate matrix.

Abstract: A resin composition comprises a poly(arylene ether); a polyamide; an impact modifier; an electrically conductive filler; and an additive having greater than or equal to four conjugated double bonds and a melting temperature less than or equal to 400° C.

Abstract: An anthrapyridone composition of the formula: is disclosed, where “A” and “B” are independently selected from substituted or unsubstituted cyclic ketone groups having from about 10 to about 20 ring carbon atoms; “a” is an integer having a value from 0-4, R1-R4 are monovalent substituents; with the proviso that when “a” is 0, R1 is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen, an alkyl group, a secondary amino group and an aminosulphonyl group; and R2-R4 are substituents selected form the group consisting of a hydroxyl group, an aliphatic group, an aromatic group, a heterocyclic group, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a carbonyl containing group, an amino group and a sulphonyl-containing group. The anthrapyridones are useful as thermally stable colorants for producing colored polymer resins and articles that require high temperature polymer processing conditions.

Abstract: A method for preparing 1,1,1,-tris(4-hydroxyphenyl)alkanes generally comprises reacting a mixture of an aromatic hydroxy compound and a ketone in the presence of at least one sulfonic acid catalyst and a mercaptan co-catalyst to produce the 1,1,1-tris(4-hydroxyphenyl)alkanes of formula:

Abstract: An anthrapyridone composition of the formula: is disclosed, where “A” and “B” are independently selected from substituted or unsubstituted cyclic ketone groups having from about 10 to about 20 ring carbon atoms; “a” is an integer having a value from 0-4, R1-R4 are monovalent substituents; with the proviso that when “a” is 0, R1 is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen, an alkyl group, a secondary amino group and an aminosulphonyl group; and R2-R4 are substituents selected form the group consisting of a hydroxyl group, an aliphatic group, an aromatic group, a heterocyclic group, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a carbonyl containing group, an amino group and a sulphonyl-containing group. The anthrapyridones are useful as thermally stable colorants for producing colored polymer resins and articles that require high temperature polymer processing conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are zeolite compositions comprising structural units of the formulae: wherein “B” and “C” are spacer groups comprising C2 to C20 hydrocarbyl groups; and R1 and R2 independently of each other comprise alkali metal, hydrogen, or C1 to C20 alkyl groups. The zeolite compositions further comprise structural units derived from a heteropolyacid compound of the formula: (M3)3(M4)(M5)12O40; where M3 comprises hydrogen or an alkali metal; M4 comprises phosphorus or silicon, and M5 comprises tungsten or molybdenum. Methods for preparing these zeolite compositions are also disclosed. The zeolite compositions are useful as catalysts for producing bisphenols.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are silicone resins comprising structural units of the formulae: and at least one structural unit selected from the group consisting of: where “A” is a spacer group comprising C2 to C50 alkyl groups; “B” and “C” are spacer groups comprising C2 to C20 alkyl groups; “M1” comprises a Group III element; R1, R3, R6, and R7 independently comprise OH, alkyl groups, or alkoxy groups; R2 and R4 independently comprise hydrogen, alkali metal, or alkyl groups; and R5 comprises a alkyl group. Methods for preparing these silicone resins are also disclosed. The silicone resins are useful as catalysts for producing bisphenols.