Abstract: Modulators of Wnt activity, e.g., Wnt inhibitors, that act on TIKI proteins and inhibit TIKI-mediated cleavage of Wnt proteins, as well as methods of identifying such modulators and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a carrier on which Protein A has been immobilized, the Protein A having a specific amino acid sequence that permits the desorption of antibodies under mild pH conditions (specifically, pH 4.0 to 5.5) in which many antibodies do not undergo acid modification; and a manufacturing method for the carrier.

Abstract: The invention is an efficient method for preparing alkali cellulose having the low water content and a uniform alkali distribution therein. More specifically, the invention is a method for continuously preparing alkali cellulose comprising steps of bringing pulp into continuous contact with an alkali metal hydroxide solution to generate a contact mixture and then draining the contact mixture by a centrifugal separator. The invention also includes a method for preparing cellulose ether comprising a step of etherifying the alkali cellulose.

Abstract: An improved process for synthesizing acrylic polymers, which is highly controllable to achieve high molecular weight, high conversion rate, and low polydispersity involves continuously introducing initiator(s), acrylic monomer(s), and optionally other monomers capable of polymerizing with the acrylic monomer(s), into a microchannel of a microreactor having an integral micromixer and an integral heat exchanger.

Abstract: Disclosed are procatalyst compositions having an internal electron donor which include a substituted phenylene aromatic diester and optionally an electron donor component. Ziegler-Natta catalyst compositions containing the present procatalyst compositions exhibit high activity and produce propylene-based olefins with broad molecular weight distribution.

Abstract: A high pressure polymerization process to form an ethylene-based polymer comprises the steps of: A. Injecting a first feed comprising a chain transfer agent system (CTA system) and ethylene into a first autoclave reactor zone operating at polymerization conditions to produce a first zone reaction product, the CTA system of the first reactor zone having a transfer activity Z1; and B. (1) Transferring at least part of the first zone reaction product to a second reactor zone selected from a second autoclave reactor zone or a tubular reactor zone and operating at polymerization conditions, and, optionally, (2) freshly injecting, a second feed into the second reactor zone to produce a second zone reaction product, with the proviso that at least one of the first reactor zone product and the freshly injected feed comprises a CTA system with a transfer activity of Z2; and with the proviso that the ratio of Z1:Z2 is greater than 1.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a molding with suppressed coloring which has good weather resistance and in which the advantageous effect does not decrease with time. The present invention provides a molding material comprising a polymer (A) obtained by polymerizing 0.01 to 35 mol % of monomer (a1) represented by a specified formula (1) and 65 to 99.99 mol % of monomer (a2) whose main component is methylmethacrylate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a creep-optimized ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber obtained by spinning an UHMWPE comprising olefinic branches (OB) and having an elongational stress (ES), and a ratio (OB/1000 C/ES) between the number of olefinic branches per thousand carbon atoms (OB/1000 C) and the elongational stress (ES) of at least 0.2, wherein said UHMWPE fiber when subjected to a load of 600 MPa at a temperature of 70° C., has a creep lifetime of at least 90 hours.

Abstract: A modifying agent includes an acrylic copolymer containing an acrylic acid ester monomer unit, a methacrylic acid ester monomer unit, a monomer unit of a compound represented by Formula (1), and a cationic monomer unit: wherein, in the formula, R1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R2, R3, and R4 are hydrogen atoms or organic groups having 1 to 10 carbon atoms in which hydrogen does not exist in carbon adjacent to a double bond; R5 is an organic group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms in which hydrogen does not exist in carbon adjacent to a double bond; X2 is a hydrogen atom; Y is or —O—; and n is 1 or 0.

Abstract: A Tulipalin A-based hydroxyl-functionalized (hf) polymer is synthesized by converting, via a ring opening reaction, poly(Tulipalin A) or poly(Tulipalin A-co-acrylic) in the presence of a nucleophilic monomer and a catalyst. The nucleophilic monomer may be, for example, a nitrogen-containing monomer such as Dimethylamine. The poly(Tulipalin A) or the poly(Tulipalin A-co-acrylic) may be prepared, for example, via free radical polymerization using an initiator such as AIBN. Any suitable free radically copolymerizable monomer, such as N,N-Dimethylmethacrylamide, may be used in the preparation of the poly(Tulipalin A-co-acrylic). In some embodiments, an engineered material is prepared from the Tulipalin A-based hydroxyl-functionalized polymer using hydroxyl groups present therein as synthetic handles through which a plethora of useful properties can be directly engineered into the material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: a photocurable composition comprising a silicone-based compound having a repeating unit represented by the chemical formula A (linear or branched alkylene oxide having a carbon number 1-15) and a photocurable functional group; a barrier layer comprising the same; and an encapsulated device comprising the barrier layer.

Abstract: A process to for polymerizing ethylene in the presence of a metal complex of Structure I, as described herein, which comprises a metal selected from one of Groups 3-6, which is bonded to aryl groups via oxygen and two Z groups. The aryl groups comprise substituents R1a, R1aa, through R15a, R15aa, which are selected from hydrogen, halo, hydrocarbyl, trihydrocarbylsilyl, trihydrocarbylsilylhydrocarbyl, —O(R), —N(R?R?), —S(R??), or —P(RIVRV); and each R, R?, R?, R??, RIV and Rv is described herein. Two X groups are also bonded to the metal, and each is halo, hydrocarbyl, or trihydrocarbylsilyl group. Each Z is O, S, N(C1-C40)hydrocarbyl, or P(C1-C40)hydrocarbyl. Groups Y and L form part of a bridge between the Z groups. Y is halo, hydrocarbyl, trihydrocarbylsilyl, trihydrocarbylsilylhydrocarbyl, —O(RVI), —N(RVIIRVIII), —S(RIX), or —P(RXRXI); and each RVI, RVII, RVIII, RIX, RX and RXI is described herein. L is (C1-C40)hydrocarbylene or (C1-C40)heterohydrocarbylene. The invention also provides Structure I.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a functionalized and branched elastomeric copolymer comprising the following steps: (a) anionic copolymerization of at least one conjugated diene monomer and at least one vinyl arene, in the presence of at least one hydrocarbon solvent, of at least one lithium-based initiator, and of at least one polar modifier, obtaining a solution comprising an elastomeric copolymer; (b) reacting at least 10% by weight, preferably from 20% by weight to 100 % by weight, of the polymeric chains present in the elastomeric copolymer obtained in step (a) with at least one compound having at least one functional group selected from: epoxides, ketones, esters, aldehydes, obtaining a solution comprising a functionalized elastomeric copolymer; (c) adding a quantity of lithium-based initiator to the solution obtained in step (b), from 1 to 4 times, preferably from 1.

Abstract: Adhesive prepared by reacting an organic polyisocyanate with a compound containing isocyanate-reactive hydrogen atoms in the presence of a trimerization catalyst. The softblock content of the adhesive is between 20 and 70 wt %.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a one-component moisture-curing polyurethane composition, the method comprising: a mixing step in which a liquid component (A) containing a polyol compound is mixed with a powder component (B) containing a filler so as to obtain a paste-like mixture of the liquid component (A) and the powder component (B); a dehydration step in which, following the mixing step, at least a portion of the residual moisture in the paste-like mixture is removed; a prepolymer generation step in which a polyisocyanate compound (C) is mixed with the paste-like mixture following the dehydration step so as to obtain a mixture containing a urethane prepolymer generated by a reaction between the polyisocyanate compound (C) and the polyol compound in the paste-like mixture; and a composition generation step in which the mixture is mixed with an aliphatic isocyanate compound (D) so as to obtain a one-component moisture-curing polyurethane composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are stable aqueous resinous dispersions and methods for forming such dispersions that include a zinc (II) amidine complex.

Abstract: Disclosed are an alkoxysilylated isocyanurate epoxy compound, a composite of which exhibiting low CTE and high glass transition temperature or Tg-less and/or a cured product of which exhibiting good flame retardant property, a method of preparing the same, a composition including the same, a cured product formed of the composition, and a use of the composition. An isocyanurate epoxy compound having an alkoxysilyl group and an epoxy group in a core; a method of manufacturing the epoxy compound by the epoxidation and alkoxysilylation of a starting material; an epoxy composition including the epoxy compound; and a cured product and a use thereof, are provided. A composite of the epoxy composition has improved bonding efficiency between alkoxysilyl group and filler and between alkoxysilyl groups, and has good heat resistance, low CTE, and high glass transition temperature or Tg-less. A cured product formed of the epoxy composition has good flame retardant property.

Abstract: Flooring underlayments may be formed by combining an epoxy based resin component, a curing agent component, and an aggregate component. The resulting underlayment may be a lightweight material with a low viscosity that allows the underlayment to be self-leveling. Further, the underlayment may be designed for application in both wet and dry spaces. In certain embodiments, the underlayment may have a weight less than approximately 7.8 kg/m2 (1.6 lb/ft2) when applied at a nominal thickness of 0.635 cm (0.25) inches. Moreover, the underlayment may be designed to conform to the SOLAS requirements administered by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Specifically, the underlayment may be designed to conform to IMO Resolution MSC.61(67).

Abstract: The present invention relates to electroluminescent polymers which comprise indenofluorenarylamine derivatives as recurring units, to a process for the preparation thereof, to blends and formulations comprising these polymers, and to the use of these polymers or blends in electronic devices, in particular in organic light-emitting diodes, so-called OLEDs.

Abstract: A method for measuring the thermal stability of succinic acid includes the following steps: 1) preparing a succinic acid crystal powder having less than 1% residual water content; 2) placing 10 g of the crystal powder in an oven at 220° C. for 2 hours; 3) pulverizing and sieving the crystal powder processed in this way, such that the particle size distribution thereof is between 0 and 10%, and preferably between 4 and 6% for particles larger than 500 ?m in size, between 20 and 40%, and preferably between 25 and 35% for particles between 200 and 500 ?m in size, between 50 and 75% and preferably between 55 and 70% for particles smaller than 200 ?m in size; and 4) measuring the color, in a spectrocolorimeter, of the pulverized and sieved powder and determining the average value of the yellow (index “b”).

Abstract: Articles, including water bottle(s) having a weight from 200 to 800 grams comprising a polyester composition comprising at least one polyester which comprises: (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues; and (b) a glycol component comprising 30 to 40 mole % of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 60 to 70 mole % of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues; wherein the total mole % of the dicarboxylic acid component is 100 mole %, and the total mole % of the glycol component is 100 mole and the inherent viscosity of the polyester is from 0.50 to 0.68 dl/g as determined in 60/40 (wt/wt) phenol/tetrachloroethane at a concentration of 0.5 g/100 ml at 25° C.; and wherein the polyester has a Tg of from 100 to 140° C.; and wherein the polyester composition contains no polycarbonate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a polyester resin, said process comprises the steps of (i) providing a mixture of terephthalic acid, monoethylene glycol, a polycondensation catalyst which contains antimony, a phosphorous containing stabilizer comprising a compound of the formula (I) and optionally a colour correction additive containing cobalt ions; (ii heating said mixture to a temperature of 220 to 270° C. to provide bis-hydroxyethylterephthalic acid ester; and (iii) performing polycondensation of said bis-hydroxyethylterephthalic acid ester at a temperature of between 280 and 310° C. at reduced pressure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crosslinkable composition comprising at least one crosslinkable component and a latent base crosslinking catalyst, which crosslinkable composition has a solids content of typically at least 55 wt (dry weight after crosslinking relative to the total weight of the crosslinking composition) wherein the latent base catalyst is a substituted carbonate salt according to formula 1 wherein X+ represents a non acidic cation, preferably a quaternary ammonium or phosphonium, and wherein R is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl or aralkyl group.

Abstract: A fluoropolyether-containing polymer of formula (1) is novel wherein Rf is a polymer residue containing a monovalent fluorooxyalkyl or divalent fluorooxyalkylene group, Z is a divalent hydrocarbon group, and ? is 1 or 2. The polymer may be converted into a fluoropolyether-containing polymer-modified silane, which forms a water/oil repellent coating having weatherability.

Abstract: In a process for producing polyamides by polycondensation of polycondensable polyamide-forming monomers and/or oligomers in reaction mixtures comprising same, which may be water-containing but are free from organic solvents, the polycondensation is effected in an agitated reactor under agitation in a first step in the liquid phase and after a phase change taking place during the process in the same reactor is effected in a subsequent second step in the solid state, wherein the temperature in the reactor is below the melting point of the polyamide in the second step at least.

Abstract: Compounds include polythioaminals of the formula: Each instance of R may be hydrogen or an electron withdrawing group. ‘n’ may be an integer such that the number average molecular weight (Mn) or weight average molecular weight (Mw) is between about 2,000 to about 80,000. Compounds also include polythioaminals of the formula: Each instance of R may be independently selected from the group consisting of —H, —F, —CF3, and —NO2. Each instance of R? may be independently selected from the group consisting of cycloalkyl, alkyl, alkylene glycol, acrylate, and siloxane. ‘n’ may be an integer such that the number average molecular weight (Mn) or weight average molecular weight (Mw) is between about 2,000 to about 80,000.

Abstract: An ene-thiol based curable composition according to the present invention includes: (A) a thiol compound having two or more groups represented by a following general formula (1) in the molecule; and (B) an ene oligomer having an alicyclic or aromatic ring structure and two or more ethylenically unsaturated groups in the molecule, with a number average molecular weight of 500 to 20,000 in terms of polystyrene. In the following general formula (1), each of R1 and R2 independently represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or an aromatic group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms; a is an integer of 0 to 2; and b is 0 or 1.

Abstract: A poly(aryl ether sulfone) of low polydispersity containing no detectable cyclic polymer byproduct was prepared by melt polymerization without catalyst, solvent, and base. The poly(aryl ether sulfone) can be used without further purification for the manufacture of articles. A melt composition for fabricating an article comprises the poly(aryl ether sulfone) and, optionally, one or more additives.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing the polysilsesquioxane (PSSQ) within the carbon dioxide solvent through the control of the pressure and temperature within a reactor by the state changes, e.g., a liquid state or supercritical state, of carbon dioxide as a solvent which is environmentally friendly and pollution-free, that is to say, by making use of the fact that the solubility of reactant and product is changed according to the pressure and temperature in manufacturing the polysilsesquioxane (PSSQ).

Abstract: A polymeric material with a variable modulus of elasticity is described herein. The polymeric material described herein is useful for forming implantable medical devices (e.g. ophthalmic lenses, breast implants, and body augmentation devices). In addition, medical devices formed from the polymer material can be used to controllably release a therapeutic agent. Also, the polymeric material may be used to prepare topical compositions or other applications or devices where control of a mechanical property such as material modulus is important.

Abstract: Methods and formulations for modified silicone resins of Formula (II) are presented. Formula (II) comprises at least one of each of the following subunits: The R1, R2, R3, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12 and R13 are each independently selected from a group consisting of H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and aryl. The X is selected from a group consisting of arylene, transition metal, inorganic oxide, and silsesquioxane. The values oft ranges from 1 to 10, y ranges from 1 to 200 and z ranges from 1 to 1,000. The elastomeric materials prepared from modified silicone resins display robust mechanical properties following prolonged exposure to high temperatures (e.g., 316° C. or higher).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing NCO-modified polyoxymethylene block copolymers comprising the step of polymerizing formaldehyde in a reaction vessel in the presence of a catalyst, the polymerization of formaldehyde in addition taking place in the presence of a starter compound comprising at least 2 Zerewitinoff active H atoms to obtain an intermediate product. The intermediate product obtained is reacted further with an isocyanate to obtain an NCO-modified polyoxymethylene block copolymer. The invention also relates to NCO-modified polyoxymethylene block copolymers obtained by a method of this type and to the use of said copolymers for producing polyurethane polymers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dispersion liquid containing fine cellulose fiber capable of uniform dispersion in an organic solution or resin and capable of use in electronic components. Further disclosed are a laminate body and a cellulose film obtained from fine cellulose fibers with improved water resistance. Further disclosed are a fine cellulose fiber dispersion liquid which forms a film as an undercoat of a base material, in particular of a base material made from naturally occurring materials such as polylactic acid, wherein said film has an improved adhesiveness with respect to said base material; and a laminate body using the same. The fine cellulose fiber dispersion liquid contains at least fine cellulose fibers, and either an ammonia or an organic alkali.

Abstract: A method of preparing hydrogel particles includes applying a solution including a plurality of hydrogel particles to a stir cell. A retentate side of a filter defines a lower surface of the stir cell. The filter has the retentate side and a permeate side. The method further includes, while stirring the solution within the stir cell, dispensing a buffer solution at a first flow rate to the stir cell and drawing a permeate from the permeate side of the filter using a pump at a second flow rate, the permeate including a subset of the plurality of hydrogel particles.

Abstract: A method of producing a rubber compound containing silica, the method including a step of dispersing the silica in a polymer base, and a following step of mixing the previously formed mixture with curing agents. The step of dispersing the silica in the polymer base includes the following sequence of operations: soaking the polymer base in a liquid silica precursor to form a swollen polymer; —adding the swollen polymer to an organic solvent, and continually stirring the swollen polymer solution; —adding water and a silica synthesizing catalyst to the swollen polymer solution; —precipitating a polymer gel matrix by adding a precipitating agent; —separating and washing the precipitated polymer gel matrix.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing (meth)acrylic-modified polybutadiene free from coloration and white turbidity without using a tin compound. The method for producing (meth)acrylic-modified polybutadiene of the present invention comprises reacting polybutadiene having a hydroxyl group at a terminal and a (meth)acrylic ester in the presence of an organoaluminum compound. As the organoaluminum compound, for example, a compound represented by formula (I) (wherein each of R1, R2, R3, and R4 independently represents a linear or branched C1 to C30 alkyl group) is preferred.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of water-absorbing polymer structures, comprising the following process steps: i) providing an untreated, water-absorbing polymer structure; and ii) bringing the untreated, water-absorbing polymer structure into contact with a salt comprising a divalent or higher-valent cation of a metal and at least one organic base as anion. The invention relates also to the water-absorbing polymer structures obtainable by that process, to water-absorbing polymer structures, to a composite comprising a water-absorbing polymer structure and a substrate, to a process for the preparation of a composite, to the composite obtainable by that process, to chemical products, such as foams, molded articles and fibers comprising water-absorbing polymer structures or a composite, to the use of water-absorbing polymer structures or of a composite in chemical products and to the use of a salt in the treatment of the surface of water-absorbing polymer structures.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to films comprising xyloglucan, processes for preparing films comprising xyloglucan, as well as various uses of said films as for instance packaging material. Specifically, the present invention relates to xyloglucan films having advantageous properties relating to inter alia tensile strength, elastic modulus, and strain-to-failure.

Abstract: A composition and method of forming a composition including a compound including a poly(phenylene) backbone represented by the following formula: wherein each of R1, R2 and R3 may be the same or different and is H or an unsubstituted or inertly-substituted aromatic moiety; wherein Ar1 is an unsubstituted or inertly-substituted aromatic moiety; wherein R4 is an alkylene, perfluoroalkyl, polyethylene glycol, or polypropylene glycol moiety; wherein each of R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and R11 is H or a monovalent hydrocarbon group including two to 18 carbon atoms, with the proviso that each R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and R11 cannot be H; and wherein each of Y6, Y7, Y8, Y9, Y10 and Y11 may be the same or different and is H or a functional group are disclosed. The composition can be used as anion-exchange membranes and as an electrode binder material in anion exchange membrane fuel cells.

Abstract: Methods and combinations for making and using one or more thermally conductive cellular foam layers comprising flexible cellular foam and metallic material particulates, and said thermally-conductive cellular foam layers may be located on, under, or in cushioning foams and mattresses or placed between on, under, within, or between other layering substrates to increase the overall cooling capability of the composite. The thermally conductive foam may be used in mattresses, pillows, bedding products, medical cushioning foams, and similar materials used in bedding environments.

Abstract: A cellulose sponge cloth containing a net or grid as internal reinforcement is provided, with the sponge cloth further including a uniform distribution of fibers and/or durably softening polymers that are not water-leachable. The sponge cloth is produced by the viscose process by mixing with the fibers and/or the softening polymers and the pore former with cellulose xanthate and forming the resulting sponge cloth raw material into a thin layer. The grid or net is placed onto this layer, followed by a further layer of the sponge cloth raw material. Coagulation and regeneration baths and optional wash baths are used to dissolve the pore former out of the sponge cloth and regenerate the cellulose. The sponge cloth is bend-resistant, it does not break in the dry state. The sponge cloth is envisioned for cleaning and decontamination.

Abstract: Apply a one component spray polyurethane foam formulation through a dispensing accessory that has a removable nozzle by independently feeding the one component spray polyurethane foam formulation and a supplementary propellant into the dispensing accessory so that they combine in the removable nozzle and are expelled from the removable nozzle at a flow rate that is greater than 40 grams of foam formulation per 15 seconds.

Abstract: The present technology provides a rubber composition comprising from 30 to 100 parts by weight of a carbon black, and from 10 to 80 parts by weight of an inorganic filler per 100 parts by weight of a diene rubber, wherein the inorganic filler has from 20 to 80% particles of a particle size of at most 5 ?m; and when an aluminum content in the inorganic filler is defined as Wal wt. % and a silicon content is defined as Wsi wt. %, the aluminum content Wal is from 11 to 40 wt. %, and a ratio Wal/(Wal+Wsi)×100 of aluminum to a total of aluminum and silicon is from 15 to 38 wt. %.

Abstract: A macromolecule-based conductive composite material and a PTC element. The macromolecule-based conductive composite material comprises: a macromolecule base material, having a volume fraction of the macromolecule base material of 20%-75%; a conductive filler with a core-shell granule structure and dispersed in the macromolecule base material, having a volume fraction of 25%-80%; and a coupling agent, being a titanate coupling agent and accounting for 0%-5% of the volume of the conductive filler. The PTC element prepared by using the macromolecule-based conductive composite material comprises at least two metal electrode plates (12, 12?), a macromolecule-based conductive composite material (11) being closely combined with the metal electrode plates (12, 12?). The PTC element prepared from the macromolecule-based conductive composite material has the advantages of low room-temperature resistivity, outstanding weather durability, good voltage resistance and good resistor repeatability.

Abstract: In one aspect, support materials operable for use in 3D printing systems are described herein. In some embodiments, a support material comprises a wax component comprising at least one ethoxylated fatty alcohol and a viscosity modifying agent, wherein the support material is water dispersible. In some embodiments, the wax component comprises a mixture of at least one fatty alcohol and at least one ethoxylated fatty alcohol.

Abstract: Provided are mixtures of 1) compounds of the formula: wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon optionally substituted with an alkyl and/or an OXO-ester, and R2 is a C4 to C14 hydrocarbyl; and 2) one or more second plasticizers selected from the group consisting of alkyl terephthalates, alkyl phthalates, alkyl benzoate esters, di-benzoate esters, esters of cyclohexane polycarboxylic acids, and dialkyl adipates. Also provided are plasticized polymer compositions containing said mixtures.

Abstract: Stabilized composition comprising: —at least one homopolymer or copolymer of ethylene; —at least one tocotrienol or at least a mixture of tocotrienol isomers.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a dispersion of a vinylidene fluoride (VDF) thermoplastic polymer [polymer (F)], said process comprising polymerizing VDF in an aqueous phase comprising from 0.5 to 1.5 g/l of at least one surfactant of formula F—(CF2CF2)3—CH2CH2—SO3Xa, wherein Xa is H, a alkali metal or a NRH4 group, with RH being H or a C1-C6 hydrocarbon group [surfactant (T)] and an organic oxidizing agent [agent (O)] as polymerization initiator.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprised of diene-based elastomers containing an antioxidant comprised of a combination of tris(nonyl phenyl) phosphite (TNPP) and tetramethylethylene diamine (TMEDA). The invention further relates a rubber composition and to a polystyrene composite containing such elastomer compositions. The invention additionally relates to articles of manufacture thereof, including tires and polystyrene based articles. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a process of recovery of diene-based elastomer(s) from an organic solvent solution thereof by steam stripping the organic solvent therefrom in the presence of a combination of the TNPP and TMEDA.

Abstract: Resin compositions, e.g., epoxy resin compositions, comprising flame retardant materials obtained by heating phosphonic acid salts at temperatures above 200° C., have excellent properties and exhibit manageable curing behavior. Laminates, composites, molded articles and the like, which have excellent flame retardant properties and physical characteristics, are readily prepared from the resin compositions of the invention.