Abstract: The present invention discloses novel halogenated flame retardant formulations that effectively flame retard textiles at low binder and/or the flame retardant synergist contents, novel modes of application thereof on textiles, and flame-retarded textile fibers and fabrics which are treated by these formulations.

Abstract: Isolated polynucleotide sequences exhibiting endothelial cell specific promoter activity, novel cis regulatory elements and methods of use thereof enabling treatment of diseases characterized by aberrant neovascularization or cell growth are disclosed.

Abstract: Isolated polynucleotide sequences exhibiting endothelial cell specific promoter activity, novel cis regulatory elements and methods of use thereof enabling treatment of diseases characterized by aberrant neovascularization or cell growth are disclosed.

Abstract: Isolated polynucleotide sequences exhibiting endothelial cell specific promoter activity, novel cis regulatory elements and methods of use thereof enabling treatment of diseases characterized by aberrant neovascularization or cell growth are disclosed.

Abstract: A compound having the formula: Wherein Hal independently indicates a halogen atom; R is selected from the group consisting of a straight or branched, optionally substituted C1-C5 alkyl and halogenated benzyl; and m and n are, independently, integers in the range between 3 and 5, inclusive.

Abstract: Isolated polynucleotide sequences exhibiting endothelial cell specific promoter activity, novel cis regulatory elements and methods of use thereof enabling treatment of diseases characterized by aberrant neovascularization or cell growth are disclosed.

Abstract: A compound having the formula: Wherein Hal independently indicates a halogen atom; R is selected from the group consisting of a straight or branched, optionally substituted C1-C5 alkyl and halogenated benzyl; and m and n are, independently, integers in the range between 3 and 5, inclusive.

Abstract: Isolated polynucleotide sequences exhibiting endothelial cell specific promoter activity, novel cis regulatory elements and methods of use thereof enabling treatment of diseases characterized by aberrant neovascularization or cell growth are disclosed.

Abstract: A liquid flame retardant composition having one or more flame retarding agents, which are the epoxides obtainable by reacting tetrabromobisphenol A with epichlorohydrin and their end-capped derivatives represented by Formula (1), is provided. The liquid composition is especially useful in the preparation of rigid polyurethane foams.

Abstract: Isolated polynucleotide sequences exhibiting endothelial cell specific promoter activity, novel cis regulatory elements and methods of use thereof enabling treatment of diseases characterized by aberrant neovascularization or cell growth are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for the preparation of highly pure pentabromobenzyl bromide, PBB-Br, wherein the benzylic bromination reaction is carried out in a suitable organic solvent in the presence of water and wherein the reaction temperature is such that it is sufficient to activate the initiator but not high enough to consume a substantial amount thereof.

Abstract: A process for preparing a polybrominated product such as decabromodiphenyl ether and decabromodiphenyl ethane, which comprises brominating a reduced particle size precursor of said polybrominated product in an organic solvent or in bromine as a solvent, wherein the bromination is carried out either concurrently with or subsequent to said particle size reduction, forming the polybrominated product and separating the same from the reaction mixture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a styrenic polymer composition comprising a flame-retardant effective amount of a compound of formula (I): (C6H(5-n)Yn)CH2X, wherein X is Cl or Br; Y is Cl or Br; and n is an integer between 1 and 5; or a mixture of two or more of said compounds of formula (I) or their homologues and derivatives or other Br-FRs.

Abstract: Novel smoldering suppressing compositions containing a metal complex of ammonium superphosphoric acid and having a high phosphate content, and processes for their preparation, are disclosed. Further disclosed are formulations containing these compositions and articles-of-manufacture having these formulations applied thereon. These novel formulations are particularly effective as smoldering suppressants for textiles, and are characterized by a high washing fastness.

Abstract: Novel formulations comprising pentabromobenzylbromide (PBBBr) and a carrier, for use as a flame retardant for application on a substrate, and processes for their preparation are disclosed. Further disclosed are articles-of-manufacture having these formulations applied thereon, and the use of PBBBr as a flame retardant for application on a substrate. These novel formulations are particularly effective as flame retardants for textiles, and are characterized by a low add-on and a high washing fastness.

Abstract: Compositions are provided for alleviating or preventing discoloration, known as “scorching”, in flame-retarded flexible polyurethane foams. The anti-scorch compositions contain combinations of antioxidant agents, epoxy compounds, organic phosphites—alone or in combination with metal salts of carboxylic acids. The compositions are useful, for example, for polyurethane foams retarded with aliphatic or aromatic phosphorus-based flame retardants, or with halogen-containing flame retardants.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for obtaining organoclay from crude mineral clay, an organoclay obtainable by this method, a method for incorporating organoclay into a polymeric matrix to obtain composites, and some composites obtainable by this method. The method for obtaining organoclay includes reacting crude mineral clay with quaternary ammonium or phosphonium salt in a non-aqueous solvent to obtain ion-exchanged organoclay suspended in this solvent and a solid residue; and separating out the solid residue. The solvent is then separated, preferably by evaporation or filtration.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for alleviating or preventing discoloration in flame-retarded flexible polyurethane foams, known as “scorching”, are provided. The anti-scorch compositions contain antioxidant agents combined with at least one, and preferably with two, additional compounds selected from ?-diketone compounds, epoxy compounds, organic phosphites or phosphonites, and metal salts of carboxylic acids.

Abstract: A bis-polyhalobenzyl compound of the formula: wherein X is oxygen or sulfur, Y is bromine or chlorine, m, n is an integer from 3 to 5 inclusive, for use as a flame retardant, and a process for producing it.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a styrenic polymer composition comprising a flame-retardant effective amount of a compound of formula (I): (C6H(5-n)Yn)CH2X, wherein X is Cl or Br; Y is Cl or Br; and n is an integer between 1 and 5; or a mixture of two or more of said compounds of formula (I) or their homologues and derivatives or other Br-FRs.