Abstract: A polybutylene terephthalate resin composition is disclosed containing, with respect to 100 parts by mass of a polybutylene terephthalate resin (A) having a carboxylic acid terminal group of 35 meq/kg or less, 0.5 parts by mass or more and 10 parts by mass or less of an epoxy-based resin (B), and a quaternary ammonium salt (C); a molded article comprising the polybutylene terephthalate resin composition; a thickening inhibitor for a polybutylene terephthalate resin composition, the thickening inhibitor containing a quaternary ammonium salt; and a hydrolysis inhibitor for a molded article comprising a polybutylene terephthalate resin composition, the hydrolysis inhibitor containing a quaternary ammonium salt.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of enhancing the fluidity of a polybutylene terephthalate resin composition that uses a halogenated benzyl acrylate-based flame retardant as a flame retardant while maintaining properties such as excellent mechanical strength that a polybutylene terephthalate-based resin possesses. The problem is solved by adding a protic compound to the polybutylene terephthalate resin composition that uses a halogenated benzyl acrylate-based flame retardant as a flame retardant.

Abstract: A method for improving the comparative tracking index of a thermoplastic resin, as measured in compliance with IEC60112, 3rd edition, is disclosed by blending a carbodiimide compound in the thermoplastic resin; use of a carbodiimide compound for improving the comparative tracking index of a thermoplastic resin, as measured in compliance with IEC60112, 3rd edition; and a tracking resistance improving agent for a thermoplastic resin, for improving the comparative tracking index of the thermoplastic resin, as measured in compliance with IEC60112, 3rd edition. The carbodiimide compound is preferably used at a ratio of 0.01 parts by mass or more with respect to 100 parts by mass of the thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of enhancing the fluidity of a polybutylene terephthalate resin composition that uses a halogenated benzyl acrylate-based flame retardant as a flame retardant while maintaining properties such as excellent mechanical strength that a polybutylene terephthalate-based resin possesses. The problem is solved by adding a protic compound to the polybutylene terephthalate resin composition that uses a halogenated benzyl acrylate-based flame retardant as a flame retardant.