Abstract: A flame retardant polyamide composition comprising a polyamide, a non-halogenated, phosphinate-based flame retardant, an impact modifier comprising an alkene/acrylate copolymer/terpolymer, a flame retardant synergist and an optional reinforcing agent. The flame retardant polyamide composition demonstrates a passing value for a glow wire end product test as measured by IEC 60695-2-11, a passing value for a glow wire ignition test as measured by IEC-60695-2-13:201; a passing value (V0 rating) for UL94 performance at 0.8 mm; and an elongation at break greater than 2.7%, as measured by to ISO Test No. 527:2012.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising a crosslinked organic polymer; wherein the composition has a coefficient of friction that is in a range of ±30% of a coefficient of friction for a composition comprising the same organic polymer that is not crosslinked; and wherein the composition has a lower K factor than a K factor of the composition comprising the same organic polymer that is not crosslinked; the coefficient of friction and the K factor being measured in a thrust washer apparatus as per ASTM D-3702, where the counter stationary surface in the thrust washer apparatus comprises carbon steel having a Rockwell C hardness of 18 to 22 and a 12 to 16 micro-inch surface finish.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising a crosslinked organic polymer; wherein the composition has a coefficient of friction that is in a range of ±30% of a coefficient of friction for a composition comprising the same organic polymer that is not crosslinked; and wherein the composition has a lower K factor than a K factor of the composition comprising the same organic polymer that is not crosslinked; the coefficient of friction and the K factor being measured in a thrust washer apparatus as per ASTM D-3702, where the counter stationary surface in the thrust washer apparatus comprises carbon steel having a Rockwell C hardness of 18 to 22 and a 12 to 16 micro-inch surface finish.

Abstract: An article that includes a thermoplastic composition and a crosslinking agent. The crosslinking agent is thermally activated by annealing at a temperature proximate to the flow point of the thermoplastic composition to stabilize the dimensions of the article during service when compared with a similar article that contains the thermoplastic resin without the crosslinking agent or a similar article that contains the crosslinking agent but is thermally activated at a rate of greater than or equal to about 5 degrees centigrade per minute to the same temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising a crosslinked organic polymer; wherein the composition has a coefficient of friction that is in a range of ±30% of a coefficient of friction for a composition comprising the same organic polymer that is not crosslinked; and wherein the composition has a lower K factor than a K factor of the composition comprising the same organic polymer that is not crosslinked; the coefficient of friction and the K factor being measured in a thrust washer apparatus as per ASTM D-3702, where the counter stationary surface in the thrust washer apparatus comprises carbon steel having a Rockwell C hardness of 18 to 22 and a 12 to 16 micro-inch surface finish.

Abstract: Flame retardant thermoplastic compositions are provided containing a melamine diamine phosphate; optionally a nitrogen compound based on condensed triazine derivative, and optionally reinforcing fillers; where the composition has excellent chemical resistance to alkaline media. The compositions have utility in battery casing applications as well as other applications wherein a halogen-free flame retardant composition has utility.

Abstract: A flame retardant thermoplastic composition having excellent conductivity and physical properties that includes a thermoplastic resin, a flame retardant including a metal salt of phosphinic acid, disphosphinic acid, or a combination thereof and optionally at least one nitrogen compound selected from benzoguanine, terepthalic ester of tris(hydroxyethyl)isocyanurate, allontoin, glucoluril, melamine cyanurate, melamine phosphate, dimelamine phosphate, melamine pyrophosphate, melam, melem, melon and a mixture including at least one of the foregoing nitrogen compounds, an electrically conductive filler, and a reinforcing agent; wherein a molded sample of the thermoplastic composition that has been electrostatically painted is capable of achieving ASTM D3359 GT0 or GT1. The compositions are useful in forming articles capable of performing as metal replacements and/or being electrostatically painted.

Abstract: Crosslinkable, flame retardant polymer compositions are provided containing a polyamide or polyester; a flame retardant system; and a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flame-retardant polyamide composition comprising about 60 to about 90 weight percent a polyamide composition; and a flame-retardant composition, comprising (a) a compound based on a reaction product of a triazine derivative with cyanuric acid; (b) a compound based on reaction products of triazine derivatives with boric, phosphoric, or polyphosphoric acid; and (c) a polyhydric alcohol; wherein the ratio of the weight of the compounds based on reaction products of triazine derivatives with boric, phosphoric, or polyphosphoric acid to the weight of the polyhydric alcohol is less than or equal to about 5 while the ratio of the weight of the compounds based on the reaction product of a triazine derivative with cyanuric acid to the weight of the polyhydric alcohol is less than or equal to about 10.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flame-retardant polyamide composition, comprising about 60 to about 90 weight percent a polyamide composition; and a flame-retardant composition, comprising about 15 to about 30 wt % of a condensed triazine derivative; and about 5 to about 15 wt % of the reaction product of a triazine derivative with a cyanuric acid; and wherein the ratio of the weight of the condensed triazine derivative to the weight of the reaction product of a triazine derivative with a cyanuric acid is greater than 1.

Abstract: Crosslinkable, flame retardant polymer compositions are provided containing a polyamide or polyester; a flame retardant system; and a crosslinking agent.