Abstract: The invention relates to liquid polymer additive compositions comprising blends of phosphite esters selected from the group consisting of aryl phosphites, alkyl phosphites, aryl/alkyl phosphites, bisphenol-A phosphites, dialkylene glycol phosphites and polydialkylene glycol phosphites, pentaerythritol phosphites, p-cumyl phenol phosphites with from 50 to 800 ppm inclusive of zinc per 100 parts resin. The stabilizer is used as either a complete or a partial replacement of toxic-metal containing antioxidant stabilizer additives.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid polymer additive composition comprising at least one phosphite ester selected from the group consisting of aryl phosphites, alkyl phosphites, aryl/alkyl phosphites, bisphenol-A phosphites, dialkylene glycol phosphites and polydialkylene glycol phosphites, pentaerythritol phosphites, p-cumyl phenol phosphites and blends thereof and approximately from 50 to 800 ppm inclusive of zinc per 100 parts resin. The stabilizer is used as either a complete or a partial replacement of toxic-metal containing antioxidant stabilizer additives.

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid polymer additive compositions comprising blends of phosphite esters selected from the group consisting of aryl phosphites, alkyl phosphites, aryl/alkyl phosphites, bisphenol-A phosphites, dialkylene glycol phosphites and polydialkylene glycol phosphites, pentaerythritol phosphites, p-cumyl phenol phosphites with from 50 to 800 ppm inclusive of zinc per 100 parts resin. The stabilizer is used as either a complete or a partial replacement of toxic-metal containing antioxidant stabilizer additives.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid polymer additive composition comprising at least one phosphite ester selected from the group consisting of aryl phosphites, alkyl phosphites, aryl/alkyl phosphites, bisphenol-A phosphites, dialkylene glycol phosphites and polydialkylene glycol phosphites, pentaerythritol phosphites, p-cumyl phenol phosphites and blends thereof and approximately from 50 to 800 ppm inclusive of zinc per 100 parts resin. The stabilizer is used as either a complete or a partial replacement of toxic-metal containing antioxidant stabilizer additives.

Abstract: The present invention is a molding compound comprising an unsaturated polyester resin, a filler, a reinforcement material, a crosslinking monomer, a catalyst, and a mold release agent. The compound also may include a thickener and a low profile thermoplastic additive. The mold release agent is a liquid at room temperature and is selected from the group consisting of tertiary alkyl primary amine carboxylates. The present invention further includes a method of manufacturing a molded plastic component using said molding compound.

Abstract: Anhydrous polymeric metal terephthalate and isophthalate fibers are disclosed and a method for making them wherein said metal is selected from the group consisting of calcium, barium, magnesium and zinc, said fibers have an average aspect ratio of greater than about 5:1. These fibers are very useful additives serving as property extenders and/or reinforcing agents in polymeric compositions and articles molded therefrom.

Abstract: Anhydrous polymeric metal terephthalate and isophthalate fibers are disclosed and a method for making them wherein said metal is selected from the group consisting of calcium, barium, magnesium and zinc, said fibers have an average aspect ratio of greater than about 5:1. These fibers are very useful additives serving as property extenders and/or reinforcing agents in polymeric compositions and articles molded therefrom.

Abstract: High performance engineering polymer (HPEP) compositions are disclosed containing a HPEP and a polymeric polyvalent metal aromatic polycarboxylate where the polymeric carboxylate is dispersible, non-migratable, non-extractable and heat stable at processing temperatures of the HPEP. The compositions offer the physical properties of high mechanical strength, durability, toughness, chemical resistance and high temperature performance, among others. The engineering polymers are wholly aromatic polymers having aromatic rings forming the main chain of the polymer and devoid of methylene groups in the main chain. Polymeric metal carboxylates such as calcium terephthalate are employed as the high temperature additive in an effective amount for extending the engineering polymer while substantially maintaining or improving its engineering properties.

Abstract: Liquid crystal polymer (LCP) compositions are disclosed containing a LCP and a polymeric polyvalent metal aromatic polycarboxylate where the polymeric carboxylate is heat stable at processing temperatures of the LCP. The compositions offer the physical properties of high mechanical strength, durability, toughness, chemical resistance and high temperature performance, among others.

Abstract: A resin stabilizer composition which essentially contains:(a) an organotin sulfur-containing compound, for example, organotin mercaptides, organotin mercaptoacids,organotin mercaptoacid esters, organotin sulfides, organothiostannoic acids and the like, and(b) an organic over-based complex of Group I or II-a metal bases, for example, barium phenate or sulfonate, an over-based calcium phenate or sulfonate or the like.These compositions remarkably contribute to the long term heat stability of vinyl halide resins. Furthermore, among other advantages, significant economies and synergistic resin heat stabilization are offered by these stabilizer compositions.

Abstract: A resin stabilizer composition which essentially contains:(a) an organotin sulfur-containing compound, for example, organotin mercaptides, organotin mercaptoacids, organotin mercaptoacid esters, organotin sulfides, organothiostannoic acids and the like, and(b) a metal compound from one of the groups of(1) an alkali metal bisulfite, carbonate, hydroxide, oxide, thiocarbonate bicarbonate, or metabisulfite, and(2) an alkaline earth metal oxide or hydroxide.These compositions remarkably contribute to the long term heat stability of vinyl halide resins. Furthermore, among other advantages, significant economies and synergistic resin heat stabilization are offered by these stabilizer compositions.