Abstract: A linear copolyester is prepared by polycondensation of an aromatic bicarboxylic acid with an alkylene glycol and with a carboxyphosphinic acid or anhydride which produces monomeric units having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an alkylene or phenyl radical and R.sub.2 is an alkyl or phenyl radical.This copolyester can be used as a flame-retardant additive for organic polymers.

Abstract: Poly(Pentaerythrityl diphosphonate) of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein n is an integer having a value comprised within the range of from 3 to 100.The poly(pentaerythrityl diphosphonate) of formula (I) is useful as a flame retardant additive for thermoplastic polymers.

Abstract: A linear copolyester is prepared by polycondensation of an aromatic bicarboxylic acid with an alkylene glycol and with a carboxyphosphinic acid or anhydride which produces monomeric units having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an alkylene or phenyl radical and R.sub.2 is an alkyl or phenyl radical. This copolyester can be used as a flame-retardant additive for organic polymers.

Abstract: Polyolefinic fibres and films are made flame-resistant by the addition of a flame-resistant additive made up of a copolyester containing units deriving from: a) terephthalic acid; b) alkylenic glycol (C.sub.2 --C.sub.6) ; and c) phenyl hydroxymethylene phosphinic acid.These fibres and films are prepared by the transformation into its molten state of a mixture of polyolefin and flame-resistant additive.

Abstract: A new group of pentaerythryl diphosphonates and poly(pentaerythryl diphosphonates) are described. Flame-retardant compositions are also described, which include a thermoplastic polymer and a certain amount of self-extinguishing agent consisting of one of the above-mentioned pentaerythryl diphosphonates or poly(pentaerythryl diphosphonates).

Abstract: The present invention relates to fast-crystallizing polyester compositions comprising: (a) a thermoplastic polyester resin; (b) a nucleating agent of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R is an alkali or alkaline-earth metal; m is 1, 2 or 3; n takes an average value within the range of 1 to 5; said nucleating agent being optionally admixed with the compound of formula (I) wherein R is a hydrogen atom, linear alkyl radial or branched alkyl radical each having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; with the proviso that at least 50% mole of said nucleating agent is in the salt form. This nucleating additive raises the crystallization temperature upon cooling (T.sub.cc) of the polyester so that crystallization occurs rapidly during molding.

Abstract: A new group of pentaerythryl diphosphonates and poly(pentaerythryl diphosphonates) are described. Flame-retardant compositions are also described, which include a thermoplastic polymer and a certain amount of self-extinguishing agent consisting of one of the above-mentioned pentaerythryl diphosphonates or poly(pentaerythryl diphosphonates).

Abstract: Acrylic or alkyd resin and polyester based covering or coating compositions are stabilized against the action of light and moisture by adding, possibly in the presence of conventional stabilizers and antioxidants, at least one compound containing at least one N-substituted, sterically hindered piperidino, morpholino or pyrrolidino group, and at least one silyl function, or a polymer structure with a polyorganosiloxane structure containing sterically hindered piperidino groups in the molecule.

Abstract: A linear copolyester, useful as a flame retardant agent, contains in its macromolecule units derived from:(a) terephthalic acid;(b) (C.sub.2 -C.sub.6)-alkylene glycol;(c) phenyl-hydroxymethylene phosphinic acid, in a mutual ratio comprised within the range of from 1:1:0.2 to 1:1:1, and is obtained by placing a linear polyester derived from terephthalic acid and a (C.sub.2 -C.sub.6)-alkylene glycol into contact with a poly(phenylhydroxymethylene phosphinate) (I): ##STR1## wherein: Ph is the phenyl radical;R is a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched alkyl radical containing from 1 to 8 carbon atoms; andD is from 2.5 to 100,under melting conditions, and for a contact time not longer than about 30 minutes.

Abstract: Compositions of thermoplastic polymers comprising, in mixture, a thermoplastic polymer and a mixture of self-extinguishability-conferring additives, formed by:ammonium phosphate or ammonium polyphosphate: ##STR1## (wherein p is preferably equal to or greater than 50); phosphorus-containing compound definable by means of the general formula: ##STR2## (wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 have the meaning as indicated in the disclosure).

Abstract: Self-extinguishing polymeric compositions based on thermoplastic polymers, comprising, for 100 parts by weight of total composition:(1) from 10 to 20 parts by weight of an ammonium phosphate or of an amine phosphate; and(2) from 5 to 8 parts by weight of an oligomer or polymer derived from 1,3,5-triazine, having general formula: ##STR1## wherein: ##STR2## or a heterocyclic radical containing in the ring at least a nitrogen atom, and linked to the triazine ring through one of such nitrogen atoms,R.sub.1 =alkyl or cycloalkyl,R.sub.2 =divalent radical of piperazine, of the type ##STR3## or a divalent radical of the type ##STR4## n=an integer from 20 to 50, extremes included, m=an integer from 2 to 6, extremes included.

Abstract: There is disclosed a solid and water-insoluble condensation product of N,N'-ethyleneurea with formaldehyde, having the structure ##STR1## wherein n is an integer from 20 to 60 with a mean value of 41, and having an average number molecular weight M.sub.n ranging from 2000 to 6000. Said product, when added to a polymer in combination with an ammonium phosphate, results in the production of articles which are resistant to heat and to thermo-oxidation.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polymers, such as polypropylene, are rendered anti-flaming and self-extinguishing by addition of ammonium or amine phosphate and a nitrogen-containing water-insoluble oligomer or polymer containing in the monomeric unit a --CO--group attached to a ##STR1## group, wherein n is 2 or 3, being part of a ring, e.g., poly(carbonylpiperazine).