Abstract: A process is provided for the preparation of diaryl methylphosphonates through the reaction of triaryl phosphites with methanol in the presence of a catalytic quantity of methyl iodide. The reaction is conducted at a temperature of from about 170.degree. C. to about 250.degree. C. New and useful derivatives are produced by reaction of the diaryl methylphosphonates with polyols or amines.

Abstract: Dihaloneopentyl silicates are solid compositions formed by esterification of silicon halides or silicate esters with dihaloneopentyl glycol. These compositions are useful as flame retardants in plastic formulations.

Abstract: An inorganic filler material which has improved compatibility characteristics with certain polymeric substrates is disclosed. This filler material is one which is treated with an effective amount, for such improved compatibility of a composition containing a saturated hydrocarbyl acid phosphate and/or pyrophosphate compound, or an alkali metal or alkaline earth salt thereof.

Abstract: A novel flame retardant composition is provided wherein the major component is a triphosphate ester of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents an alkylene radical of from 2 to about 10 carbon atoms and the halosubstituted derivatives thereof, R' represents an alkylene radical of from 2 to 3 carbon atoms, X represents a halogen of chlorine or bromine, and n is an integer of from 1 to 5. In the preferred composition, R is ethylene or propylene and R' is ethylene, X is chlorine and n is 1. The compositions are less fugitive than the prior art diphosphate compositions yet easier to prepare than low volatility phosphates presently manufactured by polycondensation.

Abstract: Tri(dibromoneopentyl) antimonite is a solid composition formed by the transesterification of antimony triesters with dibromoneopentylene glycol. This antimonite composition is useful as a flame retardant in plastic formulations.

Abstract: Copolycondensation products of .beta.-haloalkyl phosphates and dialkyl phosphonates are useful fire retardant agents. The products are prepared by heating the starting materials at a temperature of about 110.degree. to 250.degree. C., preferably in the presence of a nucleophilic catalyst, until at least one mole of alkyl halide per mole of phosphonate is driven off. Preferred are copolycondensation products obtained by substantially complete removal of halogen as alkyl halide.

Abstract: A process is provided for the preparation of diaryl methylphosphonates through the reaction of triaryl phosphites with methanol in the presence of a catalytic quantity of methyl iodide. The reaction is conducted at a temperature of from about 170.degree. C. to about 250.degree. C. New and useful derivatives are produced by reaction of the diaryl methylphosphonates with polyols or amines.

Abstract: Copolycondensation products of .beta.-haloalkyl phosphates and dialkyl phosphonates are useful fire retardant agents. The products are prepared by heating the starting materials at a temperature of about 110.degree. to 250.degree. C., preferably in the presence of a nucleophilic catalyst, until at least one mole of alkyl halide per mole of phosphonate is driven off. Preferred are copolycondensation products obtained by substantially complete removal of halogen as alkyl halide.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for making thiobisphenol phosphorus acid esters by reacting aryl esters of pentavalent phosphorus acids with sulfur halides. The invention also encompasses groups of novel compounds made by the process. Said compounds can be used in functional fluids.

Abstract: Copolycondensation products of .beta.-haloalkyl phosphates and dialkyl phosphonates are useful fire retardant agents. The products are prepared by heating the starting materials at a temperature of about 110.degree. to 250.degree. C., preferably in the presence of a nucleophilic catalyst, until at least one mole of alkyl halide per mole of phosphonate is driven off. Preferred are copolycondensation products obtained by substantially complete removal of halogen as alkyl halide.

Abstract: A process is provided for the preparation of diaryl methylphosphonates through the reaction of triaryl phosphites with methanol in the presence of a catalytic quantity of methyl iodide. The reaction is conducted at a temperature of from about 170.degree. C. to about 250.degree. C. New and useful derivatives are produced by reaction of the diaryl methylphosphonates with polyols or amines.

Abstract: Novel ureidoalkylphosphonates, methods for their prepration as well as for their use in preparing durable, flameproof finishes for textiles are disclosed. These ureidoalkylphosphonates are found to be low in cost, readily prepared and of minimal toxicity.

Abstract: Copolycondensation products of .beta.-haloalkyl phosphates and dialkyl phosphonates are useful fire retardant agents. The products are prepared by heating the starting materials at a temperature of about 110.degree. to 250.degree. C., preferably in the presence of a nucleophilic catalyst, until at least one mole of alkyl halide per mole of phosphonate is driven off. Preferred are copolycondensation products obtained by substantially complete removal of halogen as alkyl halide.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel copolycondensed vinylphosphonates and a process for their preparation. These products may be used as flame retardant monomers and are especially suitable for flame retarding textiles and a variety of other flammable substrates.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel .alpha.-lower alkoxy-o-cresyl carbamates having utility as insecticides and polymer intermediates.

Abstract: A process for producinga wash-durable finish on a textile is provided which comprises applying to the textile an effective amount of:A. at least one free-radical polymerizable monomer having a functional group capable of undergoing an acid catalyzed condensation reaction withB. at least one co-reactant having a reactive methylol, hydroxy, alkoxy or amino group capable of undergoing acid-catalyzed condensation with a reactive group on said free radical polymerizable monomer;C. at least one free radical generating catalyst and at least one acid catalyst, or at least one catalyst having both free radical generating and acidic characteristics, andD. subjecting said textile to curing conditions to conjointly effect free radical polymerization and acid-catalyzed condensation reactions.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for making thiobisphenol phosphorus acid esters by reacting aryl esters of pentavalent phosphorus acids with sulfur halides. The invention also encompasses groups of novel compounds made by the process.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula:[(BrCH.sub.2).sub.3 CCH.sub.2 O].sub.2 P(O)Rwherein R is a functional group selected from the group consisting of --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2,--CH.sub.2 X, --OR'OC(O)CH.dbd.CH.sub.2, --OR'OC(O)C(CH.sub.3).dbd.CH.sub.2, --O(R'O).sub.n H, --OH, --Cl, and NR"R"', wherein R' is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene group, wherein R" and R"' are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl, e.g. C.sub.1 -C.sub.8, preferably C.sub.1 -C.sub.4, phenyl, hydroxyalkyl, e.g., hydroxy C.sub.1 -C.sub.8, or, preferably hydroxy C.sub.1 -C.sub.4, and allyl groups, wherein X is selected from the group consisting of chlorine and bromine and wherein n is an integer between 1 and 20 are disclosed. These compounds have flame retardancy characteristics and are useful either as flame retardant additives or as reactive flame retardants which can react to confer durable flame retardancy on textiles or other polymer products.

Abstract: Novel ureidoalkylphosphonates, methods for their preparation as well as for their use in preparing durable, flameproof finishes for textiles are disclosed. These ureidoalkylphosphonates are found to be low in cost, readily prepared and of minimal toxicity.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel copolycondensed vinylphosphonates and a process for their preparation. These products can be used as flame retardant monomers and are especially suitable for flame retarding textiles and a variety of other flammable substrates.