Abstract: A composition, which comprises a) an organic material susceptible to oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation; and b) a compound of formula I (Formula I) (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 are independently from each other H, C1-C8-alkyl, C4-C8-cycloalkyl, phenyl, C1-C4-alkoxy or halogen; n is 1, 2, 3, or 4; and when n is 1 A is —C(=0)-OR?1, —C(=0)-N(R?2)(R?3), —CN, phenyl, which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more C1-C8-alkyl, C4-C8-alkoxy, C5-C7-cycloalkyl or halogen, —H or —S02-phenyl; when n is 2 A is —C(=0)-O—Z1—O—C(=0)-, —C(=0)-N(R?1)—Z2—N(R?2)—C(=0)- or piperazine-N,N?-biscarbonyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of improving the scratch resistance of plastics materials and products made from them, such as articles in the automotive industry e.g. for the interior of automobiles, as well as the use of certain additives for that purpose and related invention embodiments. The improving comprises adding a friction modifier, and in addition a grafted polymer and a fatty acid amide, to a rubber modified polyolefin composition used as polymer substrate for the articles.

Abstract: A process for improving the flow properties of a melt containing a thermoplastic polymer, which comprises incorporating 0.005% to 0.5% by weight, relative to the weight of the thermoplastic polymer, of one or more additives selected from the group consisting of organic and inorganic compounds with needle-like morphology in their solid state into said thermoplastic polymer prior to or during melt processing.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a stabilized composition comprising a) an synthetic polymer subject to oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation, b) a filler, c) a monomeric or polymeric dispersing or solvating agent free of nitrogen atoms having amphiphilic properties, d) a monomeric or polymeric dispersing or solvating agent having amphiphilic properties containing an amido group or an ethoxylated amino group, and e) a stabilizer. The mixture of components (c), (d) and (e) show a surprising synergistic effect in stabilizing a synthetic polymer which contains a filler.

Abstract: The invention describes a process for stabilizing an organic material against oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation, which comprises incorporating therein or applying thereto at least a compound of the formula (I) wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1. The compounds of the formula I are especially useful as processing stabilizers for synthetic polymers.

Abstract: The invention describes novel mixtures comprising i) a processing stabilizer selected from the group consisting of hydroxylamine stabilizers, nitrone stabilizers, benzofuran-2-one stabilizers and/or a compound of the formula I R2 is C7-C30alkyl, R3 is C1-C30alkyl, and ii) an antistatic agent selected from the group consisting of an ethoxylated amine and/or an ethoxylated amide, as stabilizers for protecting organic materials, in particular synthetic polymers, against oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation.

Abstract: The invention describes novel mixtures comprising i) a processing stabilizer selected from the group consisting of hydroxylamine stabilizers, nitrone stabilizers, benzofuran-2-one stabilizers and/or a compound of the formula I wherein R2 is C7-C30alkyl, R3 is C1-C30alkyl, and ii) an antistatic agent selected from the group consisting of an ethoxylated amine and/or an ethoxylated amide, as stabilizers for protecting organic materials, in particular synthetic polymers, against oxidative, thermal or lightinduced degradation

Abstract: The invention describes novel mixtures comprising i) a processing stabilizer selected from the group consisting of hydroxylamine stabilizers, nitrone stabilizers, benzofuran-2-one stabilizers and/or a compound of the formula I wherein R2 is C7-C30alkyl, R3 is C1-C30alkyl, and ii) an antistatic agent selected from the group consisting of an ethoxylated amine and/or an ethoxylated amide, as stabilizers for protecting organic materials, in particular synthetic polymers, against oxidative, thermal or lightinduced degradation.

Abstract: The invention describes novel compounds of the formula (I) wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim (1) and R1 is an aromatic radical with electron withdrawing substituents, as stabilizers for protecting organic materials, in particular polymers and lubricants, against oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation and as scavengers for oxidized developer in color photographic material.

Abstract: The invention describes novel compounds of the formula (I) wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim (1) and R1 is an aromatic radical with electron withdrawing substituents, as stabilizers for protecting organic materials, in particular polymers and lubricants, against oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation and as scavengers for oxidized developer in color photographic material.

Abstract: The dispersion of additives selected from the group consisting of stabilizers, antistatic agents, nucleating agents, biocides and/or flame retardants in synthetic polymers is improved by the addition of at least one polymeric dispersing or solvating agent having amphiphilic properties. Synthetic polymers stabilized in this manner are distinguished by having excellent stability against oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation.

Abstract: Polyolefin mouldings which have excellent stability on permanent contact with extracting media comprise, as stabilizers, a selected mixture comprising an organic phosphite or phosphonite and a specially selected group of sterically hindered phenols or a certain group of sterically hindered amines. In addition, a selected three-component mixture comprising a phosphite or phosphonite, a phenolic antioxidant and a certain group of sterically hindered amines is particularly suitable as stabilizer for polyolefin moldings which are in permanent contact with extracting media.

Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of olefin polymers by polymerization over a transition metallocene catalyst with the addition of at least one phosphorus(III) compound, sterically hindered amine, sterically hindered phenol or acid scavenger, alone or in combination with one another; the polymers which can be obtained in this way are of outstanding stability.

Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of olefin polymers by polymerization over a transition metallocene catalyst with the addition of at least one phosphorus(III) compound, sterically hindered amine, sterically hindered phenol or acid scavenger, alone or in combination with one another; the polymers which can be obtained in this way are of outstanding stability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of olefin polymers by polymerization using a transition metal catalyst with the addition of an aminoalkyl-1,1'-biphenyl-2,2'-diylphosphite or aminoalkyl-2,2'-alkylidene-bis(phenyl)phosphite, in conjunction with optional further modifiers. The polymers obtainable in this manner have excellent long-term stability.

Abstract: Moulding composition in the form of particles of a) at least one polyheteroaromatic compound or an aniline in the oxidised, polycationic form, especially polypyrrole, and b) at least one polyanion of a thermoplastic polymer having sulfated alcohol groups ##STR1## in recurring structural units. Mouldings obtained from the moulding compositions have a high electrical conductivity and good mechanical strength properties. The mouldings can be used as electrodes, electrically conductive fibers or components for electromagnetic screening. The pulverulent moulding compounds are also suitable as electrically conductive fillers for plastics.

Abstract: High strength, substantially linear, highly crystalline, high molecular weight-polyolefin shaped structure having a tenacity of greater than 15 g/den and an initial modulus of greater than 500 g/den by drawing never-processed polyolefin at a temperature of 60.degree. C. to 145.degree. C.; and processes for making never-processed polyolefin and such shaped structures.

Abstract: High strength, substantially linear, highly crystalline, high molecular weight-polyolefin shaped structure having a tenacity of greater than 15 g/den and an initial modulus of greater than 500 g/den by drawing never-processed polyolefin at a temperature of 60.degree. C. to 145.degree. C.; and processes for making never-processed polyolefin and such shaped structures.