Abstract: A flame-retardant single-, or multi-layered, fiber-matrix semi-finished product has a polyamide-based fiber-matrix that includes at least one organic phosphinic acid salt and/or a diphosphinic acid salt. A process for the production thereof includes impregnating a fiber ply, or plies, and consolidating the ply or plies into a composite.

Abstract: Flame resistant compositions may include compositions of nylon-6 (PA 6) or nylon-6,6 (PA 66) and melamine cyanurate, glass beads and glass fibers, and the compositions may be produced and used for production of products for the electrical industry, preferably electrical components, such as residual current circuit breakers and other circuit breakers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to halogen-free flame-retardants for thermoplastic polyesters with UL 94 V-0 classification and with particularly good mechanical properties and high tracking resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flame-retardant compositions based on a thermoplastic polyamide comprising non-fibrous and unfoamed ground glass with specific particle size distribution, geometry and size, and also to the production and the use of the compositions of the invention for producing products, preferably fibres, foils and mouldings of any type.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermoplastic moulding compositions with improved flowability based on a thermoplastic polycarbonate and on a copolymer of at least one olefin with at least one methacrylic ester or acrylic ester of an aliphatic alcohol, where the MFI of the copolymer is no less than 100 g/10 min, to a process for preparation of these moulding compositions, and also to the use of these moulding compositions for production of mouldings for the electrical industry, electronics industry, telecommunications industry, motor vehicle industry, or computer industry, in sports, in medicine, in households, or in the entertainment industry.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermoplastic molding compositions with improved flowability based on a thermoplastic polyester and on at least one copolymer composed of at least one olefin with at least one methacrylic ester or acrylic ester of an aliphatic alcohol, the MFI of the copolymer being not less than 50 g/10 min, to a process for preparation of these molding compositions, and also the use of these molding compositions for production of moldings for the electrical, electronics, telecommunications, motor vehicle or computer industry, in sports, in the household, in medicine or for the entertainment industry.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermoplastic molding compositions with improved flowabilty based on a thermoplastic polyamide and on a copolymer composed of at least one olefin with at least one methacrylic ester or acrylic ester of an aliphatic alcohol, the MFI of the copolymer being not less than 50 g/10 min, and to a process for preparation of these molding compositions, and also to the use of the these molding compositions, for production of moldings for the electrical, electronics, telecommunications, motor vehicle, or computer industry, in sports, in medicine, in the household or in the entertainment industry.

Abstract: The invention describes a method of use of a conveying apparatus for the pneumatic conveyance of sized glass fibres, the sized glass fibres having a size extractability of at most 85%, preferably at most 50% and with particular preference at most 40%.

Abstract: An un-reinforced thermoplastic molding composition suitable for the production of fibers, films and molded articles is disclosed. The inventive composition contains polyester, melamine cyanurate, a phosphorus-containing flameproofing agent, an ester or amide of saturated or unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acids with 10 to 40 C atoms with aliphatic saturated alcohols or amines with 2 to 40 C atoms, and processing auxiliary substances.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition having good flame retarding properties and thermal stability is disclosed. The composition contains A) one or more members selected from the group consisting of polyester, polycarbonate and polyester-carbonate, B) a flame retardant component containing a nitrogen compound and a phosphorus compound C) zinc sulphide and optional functional additives and fillers and/or reinforcing agents. The composition is suitable for the preparation molded articles, sheeting or fibers.

Abstract: A flame-resistant thermoplastic molding compositions containing one or more polyesters is disclosed. In addition to the flame retardant agent that contains a phosphorus-containing compound and a nitrogen-containing compound, the composition also contains a polyolefin compound and an optional zinc sulphide. Also disclosed is the use of the molding composition for making molded articles, films and fibers.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition containing A) polyethylene terephthalate, B) optional aromatic polycarbonate the molecular structure of which contains no units derived from dihydroxydiarylcycloalkanes, C) polycarbonate the molecular structure of which includes at least one unit derived from dihydroxydiarylcycloalkane, D) an elastomeric polymer and E) filler and/or reinforcing material is disclosed. The inventive composition features improved properties and is especially suitable for making exterior automotive parts.

Abstract: A stabilized molding composition containing A) polyalkylene terephthalate and B) a small amount of an ester of phosphorous acid is disclosed. The composition which may further contain any of fillers, reinforcing agents, flame-proofing additives, aromatic poly(ester)-carbonate, elastomeric modifiers, and further conventional additives exhibits improved resistance to thermal hydrolysis.

Abstract: A sizing composition suitable for glass fibers is disclosed. The composition having a pH value between 3 and 10 contains (a) a film forming agent, (b) a silane coupling agent, (c) a water soluble or water-dispersable compound having amino and/or amido groups, and water is suitable for making sized glass fibers for use in reinforced polymer composites.