Abstract: Non-dripping, preferably fire retardant polypropylene compositions comprising modified polypropylene component and a cross-linker. Conventional fire retardants can also be present.

Abstract: Concentrated ammonium salt compositions containing a binder and a viscosity control agent, when utilized in aqueous dispersion, are stabilized against gelation by addition of an inhibitor. The aqueous dispersion is applied to foliage, vegetation, logging slash and the like to hinder or prevent wildfires during prolonged weather exposure. Typical gelation inhibitors are morpholine, ethylenediamine and monoethanolamine.

Abstract: Flame-retarding compounds are disclosed which are of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is a phosphorus derivative.

Abstract: The cyclic carbonate trimer of 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1,1-dichloroethylene is provided which can be employed as a flame retardant for a variety of thermoplastic organic polymers, such as high molecular weight bisphenol-A polycarbonate. This cyclic carbonate trimer also can be employed as a precursor for making high molecular weight phenyl dichloroethylene polycarbonate.

Abstract: An improvement in an unsaturated polyesters having recurring units of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is the residue of an alcoholic moiety and B is the residue of an acid moiety, which improvement resides in the fact that some of the A residues are chloroxylylene containing residues having the formula ##STR2##

Abstract: Polyphenylene ether compositions are disclosed which comprise a polyphenylene ether resin and a copolymer of a vinyl aromatic compound and an .alpha., .beta.-unsaturated cyclic anhydride.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for reducing dripping in flaming polystyrene compositions which method comprises incorporating into the polymer composition an effective amount of a polychloroprene rubber component in order to reduce dripping of the flaming composition.

Abstract: Novel thermoplastic copolyesters useful in molding resins are prepared by the interesterification of (a) diaromatic acids and diols and/or reactive derivatives thereof or terminally-reactive straight, branched or alicyclic poly(alkylene glycol aromatic acid esters) and (b) a terminally-reactive di-ester comprising an aromatic diol. Compositions comprising the new modified copolymers produce molded articles with superior impact strength, higher heat deflection temperatures, and modified crystallization behavior. Also disclosed are embodiments including reinforcing agents, and/or flame retardant agents.

Abstract: A polymer having as a component thereof a moiety corresponding to a monomer having the following formula ##STR1## WHEREIN N = 0 OR 1, X is bromine, chlorine or a mixture thereof and R represents hyrogen or methyl, a method of preparing the same and the use of such a polymer, including a copolymer thereof in a plastic composition containing a normally flammable plastic.

Abstract: An inorganic filler which comprises a powdery inorganic compound, such as calcium carbonate or magnesium hydroxide, coated with a fatty acid ester of a polyhydric alcohol. A synthetic thermoplastic resin composition which is excellent in moldability and flowing characteristics and is furnished with impact-strength, flame-retarding property, self-extinguishability and the like properties is obtained by incorporating a resin with the inorganic filler subjected to the above modification treatment.

Abstract: A thermostable flameproofing agent for copolyesters is prepared by reacting ne mol of a diester of an alkali dicarboxyaryl sulphonate with 1-2 mols of at least one tetrabrominated diol in the presence of a transesterification catalyst chosen in the group consisting of compounds of Zn, Co, Ca, Sn, Ti and Mn. Copolyester compositions adapted for the preparation of formed bodies are prepared by the polycondensation of a dicarboxylic arylic acid or its diesters and a saturated aliphatic diol with said flameproofing agent and up to 1% by weight of a derivative of phosphorus in the presence of a catalyst consisting of Sb.sub.2 O.sub.3 or GeO.sub.2. Said compositions preferably have an intrinsic viscosity not less than 0.40 dl/g before their transformation into formed bodies and not less than 0.35 dl/g after said transformation.

Abstract: The melt viscosity of high molecular weight linear polyesters is stabilized in the presence of aromatic (poly-)carbonates by adding a minor proportion of a non-volatile monofunctional ester-forming compound to a mixture of glycol and terephthalate or isophthalate reactants and heating the resulting mixture. The products of the process are suitable for conversion to compositions with aromatic (poly-)carbonates, especially flame retarded such compositions, where stabilized melt viscosity during fabrication is critical.

Abstract: Novel esters of the formula: ##STR1## promote char formation in polymer compositions containing a monovinylidene aromatic monomer, such as styrene, and an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic anhydride, such as maleic anhydride. In such esters, R is an n-valent tertiary hydrocarbyl radical, an n-valent tertiary chlorohydrocarbyl radical, an n-valent tertiary hydrocarbyl radical containing at least one chain linkage of oxygen or an inertly substituted n-valent tertiary hydrocarbyl radical containing at least one bromine atom.

Abstract: Flame-retardant and low-smoke plasticized polyphosphazenes are disclosed. The plasticizers are substituted cyclotriphosphazenes and cyclotetraphosphazenes.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the catalytically-induced preparation of phosphazene polymers. Cyclic halophosphazenes are polymerized in the presence of a catalytically sufficient amount of a compound having the formula M(OR').sub.x where M is an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, x is equal to the valence of the metal and R' is C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 linear or branched alkyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 substituted linear or branched alkyl, the substituent selected from the group consisting of nitro, C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 alkyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 alkoxy, C.sub.6 to C.sub.10 aryl and C.sub.6 to C.sub.10 aryloxy, or N.sub.3 P.sub.3 Cl.sub.z (OR').sub.6-z wherein R' is as defined above and z equals 0 to 5.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing a fine granular concentrate of fire-retarding, foam-forming solids for addition to host material including plastics, paints, coating compositions and the like by mixing particles of solid fire-retarding additives of particle size less than about 5.mu.m with a polymeric material wherein the particles are surrounded and coated by said polymeric material, said polymeric material being compatible with or the same as the host material to which the coated particles are subsequently added to confer fire-retarding and foam-forming properties thereto. The steps include drying said polymeric-particle mixture, comminuting said polymeric-particle mixture to a granular product of less than about 50.mu.m, and repeating the coating procedure at least one more time on said granular product by mixing said granular product with polymeric material, followed by drying and comminuting said granular-polymeric mixture to provide a granular concentrate having a size of less than about 50.mu.

Abstract: An aromatic copolyester composition comprising (A) an aromatic copolyester derived from terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid and a bisphenol and (B) a phosphorus-containing compound represented by the general formula (II) ##STR1## wherein n is 0 or an integer of 1 to 3, and R is an alkyl group containing 1 to 18 carbon atoms, in which one or more of the hydrogen atoms of the alkyl group may be replaced by a halogen atom or a hydrocarbon group.Molded products obtained from the aromatic copolyester composition have markedly reduced coloration and reduced occurrence of water crazing.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions comprising a polyphenylene ether resin alone or in admixture with a styrene resin are rendered resistant to the accumulation of surface electrostatic charges by the inclusion, in a minor, effective amount, of an antistatic agent consisting of a mixture of triethanolamine, toluene sulfonic acid and sodium lauryl sulfate. Flame retardant embodiments are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flameproofing agent which contains a brominated cycloalkane and a dispersant. The flame-proofing agent may also contain a protective colloid and/or water. In addition, a method of providing synthetic materials of polyester or polyamide with a flame-retardant finish with the aqueous flameproofing agents is disclosed.

Abstract: Polyesters of 1,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethane and aromatic dicarboxylic acids exhibiting improved oxidation resistance are obtained by incorporating into the polyester, units derived from a bis(hydroxyphenyl)sulfide. In addition, the polyesters possess a combination of strength, processability, high temperature performance, resistance to burning, crystallinity and solvent resistance which makes them useful as molding resins, fibers and surface coatings.

Abstract: 2-Chloro-2,3,3-tribromo-1,4-butanediol and processes for producing same by reacting dibromobutenediol in a liquid medium with bromine and chlorine.

Abstract: An improvement in an unsaturated polyesters having recurring units of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is the residue of an alcoholic moiety and B is the residue of an acid moiety, which improvement resides in the fact that some of the A residues are chloroxylylene containing residues having the formula ##STR2##

Abstract: Polymers comprising randomly repeating units of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkoxy, R.sub.2 is linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, hydrogen or halogen, and W is C.sub.2 to C.sub.10 alkenyl-substituted aryloxy. These novel polymers are elastomers and may be used to form flexible and semirigid foams and coatings. They display good fire retardance and low smoke levels.

Abstract: Novel ultra high impact molding compositions have been made which comprise a polyphenylene ether resin, a block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic compound and a diene rubber and a hydrogenated block copolymer of the A-B-A type wherein A is an alkenyl aromatic compound and B is a diene rubber block.

Abstract: The haze values of polyvinyl chloride compositions containing a PVC compatible plasticizer/haloalkyl phosphate flame retardant composition are improved by incorporation of an effective amount of dimethyl methylphosphonate in such a composition for improvement of such haze values.

Abstract: Polymers comprising randomly repeating units of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkoxy, R.sub.2 is linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, hydrogen or halogen, and W is C.sub.2 to C.sub.10 alkenyl-substituted aryloxy. These novel polymers are elastomers and may be used to form flexible and semirigid foams and coatings. They display good fire retardance and low smoke levels.

Abstract: Flame-proofed linear polyesters containing, as flame-proofing agents, halogenated oligomeric styrenes and synergistic compounds.

Abstract: 2-Oxo-2-alkoxy-5-dialkylphosphono-1,2-oxaphos-pholanes of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 to R.sub.7 are hydrocarbon radicals can be prepared from .alpha., .beta.-unsaturated ketones and 2 or more moles of a dialkyl phosphite. Obviously .beta.-ketophosphonates are intermediates of this reaction as these compounds react with 1 or more moles of dialkyl phosphite in yielding the oxaphospholanes too. Both reactions are promoted by alkaline catalysts.The new oxaphospholane derivatives are considerably stable against thermal decomposition. They can be used as flame retardants in epoxy resins.

Abstract: A process for flameproofing plastics comprising incorporating in the plastic a homogeneous granulate containing pulverulent red phosphorus with a particle size of up to about 100 microns and a binder; the granulate is more particularly comprised of a blend of10-97% by weight of red phosphorus,3-50% by weight of a binder melting between about 30.degree. and 180.degree. C. and being selected from waxes and/or waxy substances and/or metal soaps, and up to 87% by weight of addends promoting the flameproofing efficiency of the granulate, inhibiting the evolution of gaseous phosphines upon the incorporation of the granulate with the plastics, or being suitable fillers.

Abstract: A fireproof linear aromatic polyester having a high stability to ultraviolet rays and heat contains a unit of the formula: ##STR1## WHEREIN R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each a straight or branched alkylene group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms and n.sub.1 and n.sub.2 are each an integer of from 1 to 4. The addition of an organic pentavalent phosphorus compound may improve the fireproof properties of products prepared from said polyesters.

Abstract: Coating compositions for polymeric substrates which reduce or eliminate dripping of the substrates by forming a cohesive, intumescent, adherent char during exposure to flame. The coating compositions comprise halogenated polymers containing oxacyclobutane units, especially the polycondensation product of tetrahalobisphenol and bishaloalkyl oxetane monomers.

Abstract: A scratch resistant, flame resistant material is made by producing a sheet molding compound of a melamine-aldehyde precondensate, silica, alumina trihydrate, slightly soluble soap, ammonium hydroxide and acid salt catalyst. The sheet molding compound is applied to the surface of a pelt of glass fibers containing a heat curable binder and the composite is bonded together under heat and pressure to cure both binders simultaneously and bond the sheet molding compound to the fiber layer of the pelt.

Abstract: A self-extinguishing room temperature vulcanizable silicone rubber composition comprising a silanol end-stopped diorganopolysiloxane polymer, a metal oxide filler, an alkoxy functional cross-linking agent, carbon black, platinum and a titanium chelate catalyst. For the optimum self-extinguishing one-component room temperature vulcanizable silicone rubber composition within the scope of the present invention, it is preferred that there be from 0.5 to 20 mole percent of phenyl content based on the base polysiloxane polymer and from .01 to 10 mole percent vinyl content based on the base polysiloxane polymer.

Abstract: Polyester condensates of aromatic dicarboxylic acids and diphenols containing 1,2-bis(hydroxyphenyl)ethane in which the hydroxyl is in the 3 or 4 position.The component acids are selected from the group consisting of isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, 3,3'-, 3,4'- and 4,4'-bibenzoic acids, 1,3-, 1,4-, 1,5-, 1,6-, 1,7-, 1,8-, 2,6-, and 2,7-naphthalenedicarboxylic acids and acids represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein the carboxyl groups are in the 3- or 4- positions, and X is O, S, SO.sub.2, C.dbd.O, CH.sub.2, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2, CH(CH.sub.3) or C(CH.sub.3).sub.2.The diphenol comprises 1,2-bis(hydroxyphenyl)ethane and optionally a diphenol selected from the group consisting of resorcinol, hydroquinone, 3,3'-, 3,4'- and 4,4'-diphenols, 1,3-, 1,4-, 1,5-, 1,6-, 1,7-, 1,8-, 2,6- and 2,7-dihydroxynaphthalenes and diphenols represented by the formula: ##STR2## wherein the hydroxyl groups are in the 3- or 4- positions and Y is O, S, SO.sub.2, C.dbd.O, CH.sub.2, CH(CH.sub.3), C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 or (CH.sub.2).

Abstract: A concentrated ammonium salt composition containing a binder and viscosity control agent usable in aqueous dispersion. The dispersion is applied to foliage and vegetation to hinder or prevent wildfires for one complete season.

Abstract: Finely divided particulate inorganic antimony compounds which are surface modified with an organic titanium compound having the formulaTi(OR).sub.4wherein each R is independently an alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, or vinyl group containing from one to about 18 carbon atoms, orTi(OR').sub.2 (OYX).sub.2wherein X is oxygen or nitrogen, Y is a two- or three-carbon atom chain, and R' is equal to R, H or the ligand represented by XYOH are described. These surface modified antimony compounds may be incorporated into various organic resin and elastomer systems to improve the flame-retardant properties of these materials.

Abstract: Finely divided particulate inorganic antimony compounds which are surface-modified with an organic zirconate having the formula(RO).sub.4 Zrwherein each R is independently an aliphatic radical containing from one to about 18 carbon atoms are described. These surface-modified antimony compounds may be incorporated into various organic resin and elastomer systems to improve the flame-retardant properties of these materials.

Abstract: Finely divided particulate inorganic antimony compounds which are surface modified with up to about 5% by weight of an organosilane having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, alkoxyalkyl aryl, lower alkylaryl, or lower arylalkyl groups, and R' is an organo functional group are described. These surface modified antimony compounds may be incorporated into various organic resin and elastomer systems to improve the flame-retardant properties of these materials.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a process for the production of high molecular weight thermoplastic ppolycarbonates having improved flame resistance and in conjunction with glass fibres, improved mechanical properties and the polycarbonates so produced. A solution polycarbonate is reacted with an alkali metal salt soluble in the melt of the polycarbonate until the Staudinger Index has increased by about 3 to 30 cm.sup.3 /g. This usually requires about 0.0001 to 0.1 wt. % of the salt, based on the weight of polycarbonate and a temperature of about 250.degree. to 400.degree. C for between about 1 and 30 minutes. In a preferred embodiment the reaction is conducted in a self-cleaning twin screw extruder.

Abstract: A flame resistant and smoke suppressed plasticized polyvinyl chloride polymer containing from about 20 to about 80 parts per hundred resin (phr) of an ester-type plasticizer and an effective amount of a flame retardant and smoke suppressant agent comprising an inorganic molybdenum compound such as molybdenum oxides and metal molybdates. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the flame retardant and smoke suppressant agent further includes a controlled effective amount of an antimony compound such as antimony oxide in combination with the molybdenum compound imparting synergistic flame retardancy and smoke suppressing characteristics to the plasticized polyvinyl chloride resin formulation.

Abstract: Blends of ethylene-propylene-ethylidene norbornene-type of EPDM rubber having a high ethylene content, polyolefin resin (e.g. polypropylene), dodecachloro-octahydro-dimethanodibenzocyclooctane and antimony oxide are flame retardant and have the desirable properties of a thermoplastic elastomer, especially good tensile and elongation retained over a wide range of rubber/resin ratios.

Abstract: 1,1,2,3,4,4-Hexabromobutene 2 is used to impart flame-retardance to polyolefins and other thermoplastic organic polymers that are normally susceptible to burning.

Abstract: Flame-retardant polymer compositions containing tris(haloarylamino)triazines or tris(haloarylthio)triazines. These triazines impart a high degree of flame retardance to all types of normally flammable polymers but especially to ABS polymers.

Abstract: Phosphorus-containing compounds of the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN R is phenyl or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, m and p are each integers from 2 to 6, n and q are each integers from 1 to 10, y is an integer of at least 2, and flame retardant polymers containing such phosphorus-containing compounds.

Abstract: Compositions for flameproofing plastics without the release of toxic products during use in which compositions consist of a pulverulent mixture containing from 50 to 95% by weight of red phosphorous and from 5 to 50% by weight of polymers having unsaturated malenoid, fumaroid or allyl bonds.

Abstract: Network polymers containing phosphorus and nitrogen are deposited and fixed in cellulosic textiles by impregnating the textile with an aqueous solution of an oligomeric vinylphosphonate and a polyethyleneamine or polyethyleneimine and removing water from the impregnated textile to facilitate interaction between the chemical components, thus providing a process and a flame retarding composition for cellulosic textiles.

Abstract: Particulate expandable styrene polymers which contain from 0.0001 to 0.2% by weight, based on the styrene polymer, of an inhomogeneously distributed nucleating agent for expandable polystyrene, the nucleating agent being present only in a peripheral zone of the particles while the interior of the particles is free from nucleating agent. Nucleating agents which may be used are organic compounds having at least three bromine atoms, bonded to aliphatic or cycloaliphatic structures, in the molecule, or bromine compounds which are polymerizable, or are copolymerizable with styrene.

Abstract: New phosphorus-containing condensation products are obtained by conducting dehydrocondensation of 10-hydroxymethyl-9, 10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphorphenanthrene-10-oxide compounds with melamine or benzoguanamine.Alternatively, 9, 10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphorphenanthrene-10-oxide compounds with alkoxymethyl melamines or alkoxymethyl benzoguanamines are condensed under heating.These phosphorus-containing condensation products are useful, particularly as a flame retardant for various synthetic resins.

Abstract: Flame propagation characteristics of olefin polymers containing halogenated organic moiety are markedly reduced by incorporating therein elemental phosphorus. The resulting compositions are particularly useful in fabrication of foamed olefin polymers.

Abstract: An electrical conductor insulated with flame-resistant polyolefin compositions comprising the combination of phosphorylated novolak-type phenol-formaldehyde condensate and triallyl cyanurate, and method of producing same.