Abstract: A liquid organotin heat stabilizer for clear, opaque and/or colored calendered rigid Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) comprising octyltin mercaptide and methyltin mercaptide. Octyltin mercaptide is used to develop good early color in a clear, opaque or colored calendered rigid PVC film application. Methyltin mercaptide is used to improve the long term heat stability (reduced burning) of the clear, opaque or colored rigid calendered PVC films. Ranges from 50% to 75% octyltin mercaptide, and from 50% to 25% methyltin mercaptide have application. Preferred ranges are 60% to 64% octyltin mercaptide and 40% to 36% methyltin mercaptide. Most preferred is 62% octyltin mercaptide and 38% methyltin mercaptide.

Abstract: The zinc bum experienced during the processing of a composition comprising a halogen-containing polymer and a zinc mercaptoester is eliminated by the addition of an organothio compound selected from dithioglycol, polyformals and polyacetals of said dithioglycol, and a mercaptoalkanol.

Abstract: The zinc burn experienced during the processing of a composition comprising a halogen-containing polymer and a zinc mercaptoester is eliminated by the addition of an organothio compound selected from dithioglycol, polyformals and polyacetals of said dithioglycol, and a mercaptoalkanol.

Abstract: A zinc mercaptoacid ester of a polyhydric alcohol or ether, carboxylate, or ether-carboxylate thereof having at least one functional hydroxy group are improved heat stabilizers for halogen-containing polymer compositions. The phenomenon known as zinc burn during processing of such compositions is eliminated. Zinc bis-thioglycolates, zinc mercaptopropionates and zinc bis-mercaptosuccinates of glycols, glycerol, glycol ethers, glycol carboxylates, and glycerol carboyxlates exemplify the new class of heat stabilizers.

Abstract: The preparation of a zinc mercaptoacid ester by the reaction of zinc oxide with the mercaptoacid ester in a wax matrix provides an improved heat stabilizer for halogen-containing polymer compositions. The process obviates the necessity of isolating and transporting the normally very viscous zinc mercaptoacid esters. The zinc mercaptoacid ester/wax matrix is also an expedient medium for the preparation and utilization of calcium stearate as a lubricant in the heat stabilizer composition and the stabilized polymer composition containing it. A paraffin wax is the preferred matrix for the preparation and use of the heat stabilizer and lubricant.

Abstract: Phenol and alkyl substituted phenols of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or alkyl of from 1 to about 20 carbon atoms which significantly reduce the viscosity of and metal salt precipitation from liquid lubricating stabilizer compositions and unexpectedly improve the heat stability of such liquid lubricating and stabilizing compositions.

Abstract: A bitumen antistripping agent is prepared by reacting an epoxy compound with either phosphoric acid or a partial ester of phosphoric acid at a molar ratio of between 1:1 and 1:20.

Abstract: Compositions for stabilizing halogen-containing organic polymers against the deteriorative effects of heat, light and weathering and which are non-irritating to eyes and mucous membranes, comprise the reaction product produced by combining an organotin oxide, an ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid ester and a mercaptan, wherein the chemical equivalence of the mercaptan is less than the chemical equivalence of the diorganotin oxide and the chemical equivalence of the diorganotin oxide is less than the chemical equivalence of the ester compound.

Abstract: Compositions comprising an organotin mercaptide, organotin sulfide, organotin carboxylate or mixtures thereof and a diester of an ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid having one carboxyl group on each carbon atom of the ethenylene group are useful for stabilizing halogen-containing organic polymers against the deteriorative effects of heat, light and weathering.

Abstract: This invention relates to stabilizer compositions for polymers comprising (1) an organotin compound, or mixture of organotin compounds, (2) a mercaptan-containing organic compound or mixture of mercaptan-containing organic compounds, and, optionally, (3) a halogen-containing tin compound or mixture of halogen-containing tin compounds, said stabilizers having a total halogen content of about 0.1% to about 10% by weight based on the weight of the stabilizer composition. This invention also relates to polymer compositions containing said stabilizers, to a process for stabilizing polymer by adding thereto said stabilizers, and to articles of manufacture, e.g. pipe, comprising a polymer and said stabilizers.

Abstract: Compositions which are effective in stabilizing polymers against the deteriorative effects of heat are provided comprising (1) an organic antimony compound or mixture of organic antimony compounds, (2) a mercaptan-containing organic compound or mixture of mercaptan-containing organic compounds, and (3) a metal mercaptoalcohol or mixture of metal mercaptoalcohols. Also provided are polymer compositions containing said stabilizers, a process for stabilizing polymers, and articles of manufacture made from stabilized polymer compositions.

Abstract: Compositions comprising an organotin mercaptide, organotin sulfide or mixtures thereof; a diester of an ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid having one carboxyl group on each carbon atom of the ethenylene group; and, optionally, an organotin carboxylate are useful for stabilizing halogen-containing organic polymers against the deteriorative effects of heat, light and weathering.

Abstract: Compositions which are effective in stabilizing polymers against the deteriorative effects of heat are provided comprising (1) a mono-organotin compound or mixture of mono-organotin compounds, (2) a mercaptan-containing organic compound or mixture of mercaptan-containing organic compounds, and, optionally (3) a diorganotin compound or mixture of diorganotin compounds. Also provided are polymer compositions containing said stabilizers and articles of manufacture made from said stabilized polymer compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to stabilizer compositions for polymers comprising (1) an organotin compound, or mixture of organotin compounds, (2) a mercaptan-containing organic compound or mixture of mercaptan-containing organic compounds, and, optionally, (3) a halogen-containing tin compound or mixture of halogen-containing tin compounds, said stabilizers having a total halogen content of about 0.1% to about 10% by weight based on the weight of the stabilizer composition. This invention also relates to polymer compositions containing said stabilizers, to a process for stabilizing polymer by adding thereto said stabilizers, and to articles of manufacture, e.g. pipe, comprising a polymer and said stabilizers.