Abstract: The invention relates to the use of i) geopolymer and ii) non-brominated, phosphorus- and/or nitrogen-based flame retardants for improving the self-extinguishing properties of a composition comprising polymer. The polymer may be a vinyl aromatic polymer, and may be in a granulate or foam.

Abstract: A method for forming a thermoplastic body having regions with varied material composition and/or porosity. Powder blends comprising a thermoplastic polymer, a sacrificial porogen and an inorganic reinforcement or filler are molded to form complementary parts with closely toleranced mating surfaces. The parts are formed discretely, assembled and compression molded to provide a unitary article that is free from discernible boundaries between the assembled parts. Each part in the assembly has differences in composition and/or porosity, and the assembly has accurate physical features throughout the sections of the formed article, without distortion and nonuniformities caused by variable compaction and densification rates in methods that involve compression molding powder blends in a single step.

Abstract: A composition for forming a microlattice structure includes a photopolymerizable compound and a flame retardant material. A microlattice structure includes a plurality of struts interconnected at a plurality of nodes, the struts including: a copolymer including a reaction product of a photopolymerizable compound and a flame retardant material. A microlattice structure includes a plurality of struts interconnected at a plurality of nodes, the struts including: a polymer including a reaction product of a photopolymerizable compound; and a flame retardant material.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polymers, for example fluoropolymers, are foamed by use of a solid formulation comprising thermoplastic polymer and manganese oxalate.

Abstract: There is provided herein a flame retarded polyamide composition comprising: (a) at least one polyamide; (b) a hydroquinone bisdiphenyl phosphate ester of the general formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 each independently is aryl, or arylalkyl each independently containing up to about 30 carbon atoms, optionally interrupted with heteroatoms, X is a divalent hydroquinone group, containing up to about 20 carbon atoms, and n has an average value of from about 1.0 to about 2.0; and, (c) at least one brominated flame retardant and optionally, melamine polyphosphate.

Abstract: A stable polyol pre-mix composition comprises a blowing agent, a polyol, a surfactant, and a catalyst composition comprising an oxygen-containing amine catalyst and a metallic salt. The oxygen-containing amine catalyst may be, for example, one or more of an alkanol amine, an ether amine, or a morpholine group-containing compound such as, for example, 2-(2-dimethylaminoethoxy)ethanol or N,N,N?-trimethylaminoethyl-ethanolamine. The metallic salt may be, for example, alkali earth carboxylates, alkali carboxylates, and carboxylates of metals selected form the group consisting of zinc (Zn), cobalt (Co), tin (Sn), cerium (Ce), lanthanum (La), aluminum (Al), vanadium (V), manganese (Mn), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), iron (Fe), titanium (Ti), zirconium (Zr), chromium (Cr), scandium (Sc), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), strontium (Sr), and barium (Ba).

Abstract: An intermediate transfer body includes: a base layer made of a resin; and a surface layer disposed on the base layer, wherein the surface layer is an integral object of inorganic oxide and contains a black titanium compound dispersed in the surface layer.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polymers, for example fluoropolymers, are foamed by use of a solid formulation comprising thermoplastic polymer and an oxalate compound which includes a moiety selected from potassium, calcium, titanium, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, zirconium and barium.

Abstract: A solid intumescent material is made of a of about 30 wt % or less, based on total weight of the intumescent material, of a hot melt thermoplastic or elastomeric resin (e.g. an EVA resin), a reinforcing material (e.g. glass fibers having an aspect ratio of at least about 100), inorganic filler and an intumescent component (e.g. ammonium polyphosphate, pentaerythritol and melamine). The intumescent material may be formed into fire protection barriers of various thicknesses and may be shaped at a temperature well below the activation temperature of the intumescent material to permit conforming the barrier to requirements at a job site.

Abstract: The present relates to flame-retardant expandable polymers and to polymer foams and to the use thereof. These flame-retardant expandable polymers and polymer foams can be contained in one or several pressurized containers. According to the present, at least one of the following phosphorus compounds is used as a flame retardant: phosphorus compound according to formula (Ia): (Ia) 10-hydroxy-9, 10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene-10-oxide (DOPO-OH); or the salts thereof according to formula (Ib): (Ib) (DOPO-OR); or the ring-opened hydrolysates thereof according to formula (Ic): (Ic).

Abstract: The present provides a process for preparing dialkyl phosphinate, comprising: (1) firstly adding 0-99% of the total weight of phosphinic acids and/or salts thereof and a solvent into a reaction kettle; (2) in the reaction kettle in the presence of alkene and initiator, continuously adding 1-100% of the total weight of the phosphinic acids and/or salts thereof into the reaction system, during the addition process, when the mole contents of monoalkyl phosphinic acids and/or salts thereof account for 10% or less of the total molar contents of phosphorus in the reaction system, stopping adding the phosphinic acids and/or salts thereof. Also providing a dialkyl phosphinate flame retardant prepared by above preparation process.

Abstract: The disclosure pertains to various embodiments of zippers with a tear flange for use in a reclosable flexible package or bag. A line of weakness can be introduced into the tear flange by application of a peel seal polymer resin or of a foaming agent. The disclosure includes further embodiments wherein lines of weakness are introduced into the flange of zippers in reclosable packages or bags.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of a halogen-free, flame-retardant polyolefin foam, a polyolefin foam obtainable by the process and a laminate using the polyolefin foam. As halogen-free flame-retardant a combination of a phosphorus compound and a 1,3,5-triazine compound is used. The produced flame-retardant polyolefin foam exhibits particular advantageous mechanical, physical and chemical properties which allow its application especially in the construction and transport sectors.

Abstract: Disclosed are new compositions consisting of mixtures of flame retardants for thermoplastic elastomers with the addition of phosphinate salt and phosphonate oligomers, polymers or copolymers, and optionally additional flame retardants. The compositions exhibit an excellent combination of processing characteristics, thermal and mechanical properties, and are flame retardant. Further disclosed are articles of manufacture produced from these materials, such as fibers, films, coated substrates, moldings, foams, fiber-reinforced articles, wires, and cables including these compositions, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition includes a poly(carbonate-arylate ester); and an organophosphorus compound in an amount effective to provide 0.1 to 1.0 wt % phosphorus based on the total weight of the composition, wherein an article molded from the composition has a smoke density after four minutes (Ds-4) of less than or equal to 300 determined according to ISO 5659-2 on a 3 mm thick plaque and a maximum average rate of heat release emission (MAHRE) of less than or equal to 90 kW/m2 determined according to ISO 5660-1 on a 3 mm thick plaque.

Abstract: An intumescent coating composition having improved char yield, while maintaining its physical, mechanical, and esthetic properties comprises (a) particulate poly(phenylene ether), wherein the mean particle size of the poly(phenylene ether) is 1 to 100 micrometers; (b) a film-forming binder; (c) an acid source; (d) a blowing agent; and (e) optionally, a carbon source other than the particulate poly(phenylene ether); wherein polyolefins, homopolystyrenes, rubber-modified polystyrenes, styrene-containing copolymers, and hydrogenated and unhydrogenated block copolymers of an alkenyl aromatic compound and a conjugated diene are all absent from the composition.

Abstract: A coated method for the preparation of a separator comprising multiple layers of glass or glass and ceramic particles for use in an electrochemical cell, an electrochemical cell comprising such a separator and the use of such an electrochemical cell. The method comprises the steps of providing a mixture of an organic polymeric material, glass or glass and ceramic particles and at least one solvent, and preparing a multilayer by phase inversion.

Abstract: The invention concerns a preparation process of a hybrid organic-inorganic material including the following successive steps: a) preparation of a neutral organosilicon sol in at least one organic solvent, b) incorporation of a doping agent into the neutral organosiliconsol, and production of a doped sol, c) incorporation into the doped sol, of an accelerating agent in order to activate the subsequent gelation of the sol, d) condensation of the sol in order to obtain a crosslinked gel, e) drying of the gel and production of a stable doped gel. and the material obtainable by such a method.

Abstract: Synthetic composite materials for use, for example, as orthopedic implants are described herein. In one example, a composite material for use as a scaffold includes a thermoplastic polymer forming a porous matrix that has continuous porosity and a plurality of pores. The porosity and the size of the pores are selectively formed during synthesis of the composite material. The example composite material also includes a plurality of a anisometric calcium phosphate particles integrally formed, embedded in, or exposed on a surface of the porous matrix. The calcium phosphate particles provide one or more of reinforcement, bioactivity, or bioresorption.

Abstract: This invention relates to viscoelastic silicone rubber compositions that are the products of the reaction of: (a) a silanol-terminated polyorganosiloxane base; (b) a boron-containing crosslinking agent; and (c) a siloxane bond-forming crosslinking agent. In a viscoelastic silicone rubber composition of the invention some of the crosslinks, the siloxane crosslinks, are permanent and others of the crosslinks, the boron-containing crosslinks, are temporary. Because a fraction of its crosslinks can come apart and then reform, a viscoelastic silicone rubber composition of the invention can relax stress in response to strain and thus adapt to new shapes. The composition has sufficient permanent crosslinks, however, to establish a permanent equilibrium shape to which the composition will eventually return when not subject to any imposed stress.

Abstract: The invention relates to flame-retardant expandable polymers and to polymer foams and to the use thereof. According to the invention, at least one of the following phosphorus compounds is used as a flame retardant: phosphorus compound according to formula (Ia): (Ia) 10-hydroxy-9, 10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene-10-oxide (DOPO-OH); or the salts thereof according to formula (Ib): (Ib) (DOPO-OR); or the ring-opened hydrolysates thereof according to formula (Ic): (Ic).

Abstract: The present invention which is directed to a composition comprising: (a) a poly(arylene ether); (b1) a radial block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic monomer and a conjugated diene; wherein the radial block copolymer has about 50 to about 70 weight percent of repeating units derived from the alkenyl aromatic monomer and a number average molecular weight of about 50,000 to about 70,000 atomic units; (b2) a linear block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic monomer and a conjugated diene; wherein the linear block copolymer has about 55 to about 70 weight percent of repeating units derived from the alkenyl aromatic monomer; wherein the ratio of (b1) to (b2) is 0.

Abstract: Crosslinked flame retardant thermoplastic elastomer gels are provided. The crosslinked flame retardant thermoplastic elastomer gels comprise a char catalyst, a char former, a maleic anhydride-modified styrene ethylene/butylene styrene polymer, and a softener oil. Methods are provided of making crosslinked flame retardant thermoplastic elastomer gels.

Abstract: A foamed resin molded product includes not less than two fluorine resins that have a different melting point from each other. One of the not less than two fluorine resins comprises a fluorine resin that has a melting point of not more than 230 degrees C. An other of the not less than two fluorine resins comprises a fluorine resin that has a melting point of not less than 40 degrees C. higher than the fluorine resin having the melting point of not more than 230 degrees C.

Abstract: Biomaterials, in particular bone foams, a process for preparing such materials as well as an applicator for applying the biomaterials directly to the patient's application site, and the use of a composition comprising water, a surfactant and a propellant in the preparation of a bone foam for the preparation of a calcium phosphate foam wherein the foam is obtainable by the mixture of at least two phases, a first phase comprising water and optionally a propellant, a second phase comprising one or more sources for calcium and/or phosphate, and wherein the foaming is performed during the mixture of the at least two phases to provide an improved calcium phosphate foam, process for the preparation of a calcium phosphate foam, use of a composition, solid state structure, calcium phosphate cement foam and bone foam applicator.

Abstract: Provided is an impact absorbing material comprising a resin composition which contains (A) a block copolymer comprising polystyrene in its both end blocks and a conjugated diene polymer in its middle part block and (B) a thermoplastic resin, wherein the block copolymer (A) contains (A1) a block copolymer whose middle part block is not hydrogenated and (A2) a block copolymer whose middle part block is hydrogenated, wherein the maximum peak temperature of loss tangent (tan ?) of the block copolymer (A1) as obtained by a dynamic viscoelasticity measurement is in the range of ?20° C. or higher and lower than 25° C., and the maximum peak temperature of loss tangent (tan ?) of the block copolymer (A2) as obtained by a dynamic viscoelasticity measurement is in the range of ?30° C. or higher and lower than 25° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cryogel which contains a polyol selected from polyvinyl alcohol or galactomannan and a co-polymer of Formula I: The cryogel is formed by mixing the monomers of the co-polymer of Formula I at a temperature of less about 5 degrees C. with the polyol and a free radical initiator in an aqueous solution and polymerizing the solution to form the cryogel. The cryogel is used for culturing cells and can be decomposed by contact with a monosaccharide.

Abstract: Foamed polymeric compositions containing clay nucleating agents are described. The clays are preferably sepioiite, palygorskite/attapulgite, or combinations thereof. Also described are processes for forming the foamed compositions. The resulting products find particular application as insulation and packaging materials.

Abstract: Porous calcium phosphate granules and methods of making the same are provided. Embodiments of the methods include producing a solid spherical granule precursor that includes: (i) a calcium phosphate component; and (ii) a porogen component; and (b) removing the porogen component from the solid spherical granule precursor to produce a spherical porous calcium phosphate granule. Granules of the invention find use in a variety of different applications.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing expandable styrene polymers which comprises the steps of: (a) adding an aqueous phase comprising a suspension stabilizer and an organic phase comprising styrene and an initiator to a reactor, (b) commencing the addition of a blowing agent at a styrene conversion in the range from 40 to 70% and adding the blowing agent over a period ranging from 30 to 60 minutes, (c) adding a stabilizer to stabilize the bead size distribution of the expandable styrene polymer at a styrene conversion in the range from 65 to 99%.

Abstract: The invention concerns a preparation process of a hybrid organic-inorganic material including the following successive steps: a) preparation of a neutral organosilicon sol in at least one organic solvent, b) incorporation of a doping agent into the neutral organosiliconsol, and production of a doped sol, c) incorporation into the doped sol, of an accelerating agent in order to activate the subsequent gelation of the sol, d) condensation of the sol in order to obtain a crosslinked gel, e) drying of the gel and production of a stable doped gel. and the material obtainable by such a method.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented laminate film including a core layer including a blend of crystalline polylactic acid polymer and a metal salt phosphorus-containing compound nucleating agent which is biaxially oriented at low transverse direction orientation temperatures to impart a degree of cavitation around the metal salt phosphorus-containing metal such that a white opaque cavitated appearance and a lower film density and improved mechanical properties are obtained. The laminate film could further have additional layers such as a heat sealable layer disposed on one side of said core layer including an amorphous polylactic acid resin and/or a polylactic acid resin-containing layer disposed on the side of the core layer opposite the heat sealable layer, a metal layer, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) formulations including phosphonate oligomers, phosphonate co-oligomers, phosphonate polymers, or phosphonate containing copolymers which exhibit an excellent combination of properties including optical transparency and melt flow without significant reduction in other important physical or mechanical properties and exceptional fire resistance are described herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for producing poly(meth)acrylamide foam materials having particularly reduced flammability. The present invention further relates to a method for the production, the processing and the use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition containing i) styrene polymer(s) and ii) phosphorylated polyether(s) with from 0.5 to 40% by weight phosphorus content, the main chain of which is formed exclusively from carbon atoms and from oxygen atoms, and which has at least three terminal and/or pendant OH groups, where these have been substituted with where ˜ indicates the bond to the polymer skeleton of the polyether; Y is O or S; t is 0 or 1; R1 and R2, being identical or different, are H, C1-C18-alkyl, C2-C18-alkenyl, C2-C18-alkynyl, C3-C10-cycloalkyl, C6-C10-aryl, furyl, C6-C10-aryl-C1-C10-alkyl, OR3, SR3, NR3R4, COR3, COOR3 or CONR3R4, or R1 and R2 form, together with the phosphorus atom P, a 4-8-membered ring system; R3 and R4, being identical or different, are H, C1-C16-alkyl, C2-C16-alkenyl, C3C16-alkynyl, C3-C10-cycloalkyl, C6-C10-aryl or C6-C10-aryl-C1-C10-alkyl, and/or polycarbonates containing phosphorus-containing group(s) of the general formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a foamable composition. The foamable composition includes a partially-crystalline melt processible perfluoropolymer and a foam nucleating package. The foamable composition has a uniform foam cell size where the foam cell size of at least 90% of the foamed cells is 50 micrometers or less. The foam nucleating package ranges from 0.1 to 10 wt % of the combined weight of the perfluoropolymer and the foam nucleating package.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a porous PEEK-type polymer article comprising a porous PEEK-type polymer structure and presenting at least a trimodal pore distribution. The invention describes a process for the production of said porous PEEK-type polymer article comprising: a) contacting a PEEK-type polymer with a composition comprising at least a organic solvent, b) heating at a temperature at which the PEEK-type polymer is dissolved, c) adding at least a porogen agent, d) cooling the mixture obtained in c) at a temperature at least equal or lower than the temperature at which the PEEK-type polymer precipitates, e) forming said cooled mixture into a shaped article, f) removing the organic solvent and the porogen agent, and g) recovering the PEEK-type polymer article.

Abstract: The present invention which is directed to a composition comprising: (a) a poly(arylene ether); (b1) a radial block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic monomer and a conjugated diene; wherein the radial block copolymer has about 50 to about 70 weight percent of repeating units derived from the alkenyl aromatic monomer and a number average molecular weight of about 50,000 to about 70,000 atomic units; (b2) a linear block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic monomer and a conjugated diene; wherein the linear block copolymer has about 55 to about 70 weight percent of repeating units derived from the alkenyl aromatic monomer; wherein the ratio of (b1) to (b2) is 0.

Abstract: A fire retardant composition comprising the following amounts by weight: blowing type fire-retardant coat base ingredients in an amount of 8-15%, a fire-retardant smoke suppression agent fire retardant agent in an amount of 10-14%, the fire-retardant smoke suppression agent including Antimony (Sb), Boron (B), Zinc (Zn), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) and Phosphorus (P), a dehydration char formation promoting agent in an amount of 8-12%, a fire-retardant smoke suppression curing agent in an amount of 6-8%, a fire-retardant heat absorb expanding agent in an amount of 3-3.5%, a fire and heat resistance base agent in an amount of 11-23.5%, dispersant in an amount of 0.2-0.6%; a defoaming agent in an amount of 0.1-0.2%, a wetting agent in an amount of 0.1-0.2%, a film-forming additive in an amount of 0.1-0.5%;, pigments in an amount of 11-15%; and water in an amount of 22-31%.

Abstract: The invention relates to flameproof expandable polymerizates, wherein a flame retardant system consisting of a combination of at least one phosphorus compound as a flame retardant and at least one sulfur compound as an additional flame retardant or synergist is contained. According to the invention, it is contemplated that the phosphorus compound is elemental phosphorus and/or at least one inorganic phosphorus compound and/or at least one organic phosphorus compound of the following general formula (I) or (II): wherein the residues R1, R2, and R3 each independently represent organic or inorganic residues, and that said sulfur compound is elemental sulfur and/or at least one inorganic or organic sulfur compound and/or sulfur-containing compound.

Abstract: Certain brominated polymers compounds are effective FR additives for combustible organic polymers. These FR additives include: i) a copolymer having styrene and 2,3-dibromopropylmaleimide repeating units; ii) a brominated polyester having aliphatically bound bromine; iii) an allyl ether of a ring-brominated novolac resin; iv) a 3-bromo-2-hydroxypropyl ether of a novolac resin; v) a 2,3-dibromopropyl ether of a cresol novolac resin; and vi) a brominated ROMP polymer or copolymer.

Abstract: A process for the production of foamed plastic parts, in which a blowing agent composition is introduced into a plastic matrix and causes pore formation in the plastic matrix by releasing at least carbon dioxide gas from the blowing agent composition, wherein the blowing agent composition contains at least one carbon dioxide carrier selected from carbonates, hydrogen carbonates and carbamates of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, aluminum, transition metals and/or ammonium, and at least one acid carrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to flameproof expandable polymers containing at least one blowing agent, wherein at least one phosphorus compound is contained as a flame retardant.

Abstract: The invention is related to an elastomer composition comprising an elastomeric polymer comprising ethylene and ?-olefin derived units, a curing package and a blowing agent wherein the blowing agent comprises a compound containing water of crystallization. The invention also relates to a process for the manufacture of a foamed article comprising the steps of preparing an elastomeric composition, shaping, foaming and curing the elastomeric composition. The invention further relates to a foamed article.

Abstract: Crosslinked flame retardant thermoplastic elastomer gels are provided. The crosslinked flame retardant thermoplastic elastomer gels comprise a char catalyst, a char former, a maleic anhydride-modified styrene ethylene/butylene styrene polymer, and a softener oil. Methods are provided of making crosslinked flame retardant thermoplastic elastomer gels.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for substantially diminishing or essentially eliminating a visible knitline in an article derived from a resinous composition comprising at least one thermoplastic resin and at least one special visual effect additive, which comprises the steps of (i) including in the composition an effective amount of at least one chemical foaming agent, and (ii) forming the article in a process that produces a knitline, wherein the article exhibits a substantially diminished or essentially no visible knitline compared to a similar article prepared without chemical foaming agent. Also disclosed are resinous compositions related thereto. Articles made from the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for making an extruded foamable composition is disclosed where the foamable composition includes a partially-crystalline melt processible perfluoropolymer and a foam nucleating package. The process makes a foamed product having uniform foam cell size at high speeds without loss of product quality.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a patch including a micro fiber glass and a polymeric binder, where the mixture forms an in situ porous patch that allows for active filtration after application to a leak or hole in an air filter. The mixture can be pressurized with a propellant within a housing prior to application to a leak or hole in an air filter. The mixture can also be applied manually to a leak or hole in an air filter, without the need to be pressurized with a propellant within a housing.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a foamed polymer-inorganic binder hybrid material having controlled density and morphology, in particular a foamed polyurethane-inorganic binder hybrid, a method for the preparation of the same and its uses. Said material has high characteristics of thermal and acoustic insulation, water vapor permeability, fire resistance, lightness, as well as a good adhesiveness to concretes, mortars and plasters and a good compression resistance.

Abstract: Compositions foamable by exposure to microwave energy contain: (A) at least one compound bearing crosslinkable organic radicals for crosslinking, (B) at least one blowing agent which releases gas on heating, (C) at least one metal powder or metal compound, for example a metal oxide, individually, or a mixture thereof, which has microwave activity. Foams of uniform cell structure can be formulated with wide processing latitude.