Abstract: A method of making a dry, solid, powdered flame retardant composition is disclosed.

Abstract: A method of making a dry, solid, powdered flame retardant composition is disclosed. Polyvinyl chloride is mixed with about 20 to about 150 phr of a liquid flame retardant having the general formula at a temperature of about 50 to about 100° C., where R1 and R2 are independently selected from aliphatic from C2 to C20. Also disclosed are a dry, solid, powdered flame retardant composition made by this method, a method of making a flame retardant polymer by compounding that dry, solid, powdered flame retardant composition with a polymer, and a flame retardant polymer made by that method.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polyester and polyesterether compositions having improved flame retardance, smoke generation and heat aging, reduced blooming and superior high temperature processability comprise a thermoplastic polyester or polyesterether resin derived from 1,4-butanediol and dimethyl terephthalate, antimony oxide, optionally fiberglass, and a chlorinated bisimide of the formula ##STR1##

Abstract: Flame retardant polyesterether elastomer compositions having superior high temperature processability and heat aging properties, resistance to blooming, improved flame retardance, and reduced smoke generation and reduced dripping during burning, comprise(a) a copolyesterether elastomer prepared from dimethyl terephthalate, polyether glycol and 1,4-butanediol;(b) a chlorinated bisimide of the formula: ##STR1## (c) antimony trioxide; and (d) polytetrafluoroethylene.

Abstract: Thermally stable polycarbonate compositions are obtained by admixing with a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin a stabilizing amount of a dioxane phosphite.

Abstract: Halo-(carbonyldioxyaryl)ethylenes are prepared by a catalytic process which comprises contacting a halo-bis(hydroxyaryl)ethylene, carbon monoxide, an oxidant, a base, and a Group VIIIB element selected from ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium or platinum. The resulting halo-(carbonyldioxyaryl)-ethylenes are useful as flame retardents for thermoplastic polymeric materials.

Abstract: Thermally stable polycarbonate compositions are obtained by admixing with a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin a stabilizing amount of a bisphosphite.

Abstract: Thermally stable polycarbonate compositions are obtained by admixing with a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin a stabilizing amount of a hindered phenol phosphite.

Abstract: Thermally stable polycarbonate compositions are obtained by admixing with a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate resin a stabilizing amount of a phosphonite oxetane.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for producing copolyester-carbonates employing diacid chlorides and following a pH processing profile. The copolyester-carbonates produced exhibit physical properties similar to those of high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonates.

Abstract: A method is described for making organic polycarboxylic acids or anhydrides, such as aromatic ether bis(phthalic acid)s, based on a cyclic imide-cyclic anhydride exchange reaction at elevated temperatures in the presence of water.

Abstract: A method is described for making organic polycarboxylic acids or anhydrides, such as aromatic ether bis(phthalic acid)s, based on a cyclic imide-cyclic anhydride exchange reaction at elevated temperatures in the presence of water. In addition to making organic polycarboxylic acid, organic imides are also generated.

Abstract: A continuous method is provided for making an N-alkylphthalimide, such as N-methylphthalimide, by effecting reaction between an alkylamine and phthalic anhydride at a temperature of at least 150.degree. C, while providing for the removal of water of reaction. The N-alkylphthalimides are valuable precursors for making nitrophthalimide, organic dianhydrides and organic polymers.

Abstract: This invention covers a novel bisphenol-A diacid and a bisphenol-A anhydride.

Abstract: A method is provided for making aromatic bis(ether dicarboxylic acid) useful for making high performance injection moldable polyetherimides. An aromatic bis(ether N-organo phthalimide) is hydrolyzed directly to the corresponding tetra-acid by heating the aromatic bis(ehter N-organo phthalimide) in a closed system in the presence of acetic acid, water, and a mineral acid.

Abstract: Aromatic bisimides can be prepared by effecting reaction between a 3- or 4-nitro-N-substituted phthalimide with an aromatic dihydroxy compound in the presence of a certain class of solid alkali-metal fluorides and using a dipolar aprotic compound as a solvent.

Abstract: Aromatic bisimides can be prepared by effecting reaction between a 3- or 4-fluoro-N-substituted phthalimide with an aromatic dihydroxy compound in the presence of a certain class of solid alkali-metal fluorides and using a dipolar aprotic compound as a solvent.

Abstract: 4-Fluorophthalic anhydride can be prepared by reacting potassium fluoride with 4-nitrophthalic anhydride. The use of solvents can increase the rate of reactivity and reduce the temperature at which reaction takes place. The more reactive 4-fluorophthalic anhydride can be used to make BPA-dianhydride employed in the production of polyetherimides.