Abstract: The instant invention pertains to a concentrated aqueous dispersion of organic light stabilizers with a particle size of less than 1000 nm, prepared by heterophase radical polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers in the presence of the light stabilizers, wherein the weight ratio of light stabilizer to polymeric carrier is greater than 50/100. Another aspect of the invention is a process for the preparation of such aqueous dispersions with high light stabilizer content. Aqueous dispersions prepared according to this process are useful ingredients for adhesives, aqueous emulsions of natural or synthetic rubbers, water based inks or a water based coating compositions, which are consequently also subjects of the invention.

Abstract: A composition at least two different phosphites, one of which is derived from an alkylated cresol, wherein the composition is a liquid at ambient conditions. The other phosphites may be derived from alkylated cresol, alkylated phenol or other alkylated hydroxyaryl compounds. The cresol may be mono-alkylated or di-alkylated with a C1-C18 alkyl group.

Abstract: Provided are a resin composition comprising 100 parts by mass of the polymer having an alicyclic structure at least in a part of a repeating structural unit and 0.05 to 5 parts by mass of a hindered amine compound having a carbon atom at a ratio of from 67% by weight to 80% by weight in the molecular structure and having a molecular weight of from 500 to 3500, a novel piperidine derivative having a piperidylaminotriazine skeleton, a molded product such as an optical component obtained by molding the resin composition, and an optical pickup device which employs the optical component.

Abstract: The invention related to flame retardant compositions, wherein salts of selected sulphonic acids are present in a polycarbonate substrate. The compositions attain the desirable V-0 rating, according to UL-94 (Underwriter's Laboratories Subject 94) and other excellent ratings in related test methods while preserving the excellent mechanical, chemical and thermal properties of polycarbonates, such as light transparency.

Abstract: To provide a flame-retardant polyamide resin composition generally excellent in flame resistance, mechanical characteristics and electrical characteristics, and suitable for electrics/electronics components and vehicles. Used is a flame-retardant polyamide resin composition comprising, a polyamide resin (A), a phosphorus-containing flame retarder (B), and glass fiber having a non-circular cross-section (C), wherein the contents in the composition are 15 to 78% by weight for the polyamide resin (A), 2 to 20% by weight for the phosphorus-containing flame retarder (B), and 20 to 65% by weight for the glass fiber having a non-circular cross-section (C).

Abstract: When an image is formed by imparting aqueous ink discharged from a recording head onto a recording medium P, water content contained in the aqueous ink is evaporated by a heater to suppress curl generated in the recording medium P after the image formation. The aqueous ink contains at least 15% by weight of curl control agent, and the viscosity of the aqueous ink is lower than 4 cp. The viscosity is increased to suppress the curl generation by evaporating the water content contained in the aqueous ink imparted on the recording medium P after the image formation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nanocomposite thermoplastic resin composition with flame resistance comprising a basic resin mixture, which comprises a rubber-modified styrene-containing graft copolymer, a thermoplastic polyamide resin and a styrene-containing copolymer, a compatibilizer, a melamine based flame retardant and an organic layered silicate. The nanocomposite thermoplastic resin composition of the present invention offers superior flame resistance without comprising a halogen based flame retardant.

Abstract: Polymer compositions are afforded flame retardancy with the incorporation of a combination of melamine polyphosphate and poly(m-phenylene methylphosphonate). The polymer compositions are for instance epoxy resins for prepegs, laminates and printed circuit boards. The epoxy resins are for example for coating electronic parts. The polymer compositions are also thermoplastics such as polyolefins or polystyrenics, useful as fibers, films or molded parts. The melamine polyphosphate may be of a fine particle size.

Abstract: A modified pigment that may include a polymer. The pigment may be directly attached to a nitrogen atom. The nitrogen atom may be attached directly or indirectly to a group that may include —S-Z. S may be a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, substituted or unsubstituted aromatic group, or polymer chain having a molecular weight range from about 300 to about 20000. Z may be a hydrogen, carboxyl, sulfonyl, phenolic, phosphoryl, ammonium, trimethylammonium, or tributylammonium group. Also, a modified pigment that may include a polymer. The pigment may be attached to an organic group through a carbon atom that is part of a N—C?N bond. A cosmetic formulation that may include a pigment covalently bonded to an organic group.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to tinted clear coating compositions comprising (a) a 2-hydroxy phenyl triazine UV absorber, (b) a pigment, and (c) a binder and to coatings obtained by applying such compositions to a substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyacetal resin composition having excellent processability and stability, significantly suppressing the amount of formaldehyde generated from the molded article thereof, and preventing the bleeding of blending components. Specifically, to 100 parts by weight of (A) a polyacetal copolymer having 1.0 mmol/kg or less of hemiformal terminal group, 0.5 mmol/kg or less of formyl terminal group, and 0.5% by weight or less of unstable terminal group, there are blended: 0.01 to 3 parts by weight of (B) a hindered phenol-based antioxidant; 0.05 to 1 part by weight of (C) at least one compound selected from a guanamine compound and a triazine compound; and 0.01 to 1 part by weight of (D) a compound selected from an isocyanate compound, an isothiocyanate compound, and a modified compound thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agricultural articles which keep their properties during the use and degrade later on, until total disintegration and disappearance of the plastic. The invention further relates to a method for controlling the weathering resistance and the degradation of agricultural articles. The desired effect is obtained with specific combinations of degradant metal salts and stabilizers. The agricultural article of the present invention comprises an organic polymer, an organic salt of Fe, Ce, Co, Mn, Cu or Vd and one or more sterically hindered amine compounds.

Abstract: A stabilizer mixture containing the components (A) and (B) wherein component (A) is for example a compound of the formula (A-1) wherein A1 is hydrogen or C1-C4alkyl, A2 is a direct bond or C1-C10alkylene, and n1 is a number from 2 to 50; and component (B) is formed by two different low molecular weight sterically hindered amine compounds containing a group of the formula (I) or (II); with the proviso that components (A) and (B) are different.

Abstract: A flame resistant thermoplastic resin composition having improved impact resistance and chemical resistance is provided. The flame resistant thermoplastic resin composition includes about 100 parts by weight of a base resin; about 3 to about 20 parts by weight of a halogen-containing flame retardant (C); and about 0.1 to about 6 parts by weight of an antimony-containing flame retarding aid (D). The base resin includes about 20 to about 99% by weight of an epoxy group-containing rubber modified aromatic vinyl based resin (A) comprising about 1 to about 99% by weight of an epoxy-containing rubber modified aromatic vinyl based copolymer (Al), about 1 to about 99% by weight of an epoxy-containing vinyl copolymer (A2), and about 0 to about 98% by weight of an aromatic vinyl based copolymer (A3), and about 1 to about 80% by weight of a polyester resin (B).

Abstract: A multifilament, a monofilament, a non-woven or a tape, each having 1 to 2000 Denier per filament and a draw ratio of 1:2 to 1:11 and each made of a composition containing the components (A) a polyolefin, (B) for example a compound of the formula (B-1-a-1), (C) for example a compound of the formula (C-1-b-1), wherein b, is a number from 2 to 20, and optionally (D) one or more inorganic and/or organic pigments.

Abstract: Polyolefin dispersions, froths, and foams and articles manufactured therefrom are disclosed. Also disclosed is a method for generating a thermoplastic foam from an aqueous dispersion. The aqueous dispersion may include a thermoplastic resin, water, and a stabilizing agent. The method may include adding at least one frothing surfactant to the aqueous dispersion to form a mixture, adding a flame retardant and/or a phase change material, frothing the mixture to create a froth, and removing at least a portion of the water to produce the foam.

Abstract: A flame retardant poly(arylene ether) composition is described. In addition to the poly(arylene ether), the composition includes a polyolefin component, and a flame retardant composition that includes a metal dialkyl phosphinate and a nitrogen-containing flame retardant but excludes a liquid triaryl phosphate. The polyolefin component can be a polyolefin polymer and/or the polyolefin block of a poly(alkenyl aromatic)-polyolefin block copolymer. The composition is particularly suitable as a replacement for poly(vinyl chloride) in insulation for wire and cable.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyacetal resin composition having excellent weather resistance and suppressed surface gloss, and having extremely reduced generation of formaldehyde. Particularly, to 100 parts by weight of (A) a polyacetal resin are blended 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of (B) a weathering (light) stabilizer, 1 to 50 parts by weight of (C) a core-shell polymer having a core of a rubbery polymer and a shell of a glassy polymer composed of a vinyl-based copolymer; and 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of (D) a compound selected from an isocyanate compound, an isothiocyanate compound, and a modified compound thereof.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a flame-retardant resin composition that supports a high productivity, that resists bleed out by a flame retardant present in the composition, that resists the migration of its components into ABS resin, that exhibits a high flame retardancy, and that exhibits a high flexibility. More specifically, disclosed is a resin composition comprising, based on the total content of components (A), (B), (C), and (D), the component (A), which a is polyphenylene ether, in a content <A> of 10% by weight or more but less than 45% by weight, a component (B), which is a hydrogenated copolymer principally comprising an aromatic vinyl monomer unit and a conjugated diene monomer unit, in a content of <B> of 20% by weight or more, a component (C), which is a styrene resin and/or olefin resin, in a content <C> of 0% by weight or more, and a component (D), which is a metal phosphinate, in a content (<D>) of 2% by weight or more.

Abstract: A thermoplastic compositions containing polycarbonate and a UV absorbing compound conforming to Formula 1 wherein R denotes a branched or unbranched alkyl group with 4 to 10 carbon atoms is disclosed. The composition is suitable for making molded or extruded articles, including multilayered articles exhibiting improved weatherability.

Abstract: A stabilizer mixture containing (I) one low molecular weight alkylated sterically hindered amine compound; and (II) one high molecular weight alkylated sterically hindered amine compound.

Abstract: Compositions comprising: A) a crystalline isotactic propylene homopolymer having a flex modulus of greater than 1930 MPa and an HDT of greater than 100° C.; B) an ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer having Tg of less than ?30° C., a tan delta measured at 0.1 radians/s at 190° C. of less than 2, an HDT that is greater than, or equal to, the peak melting temperature of the ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer, measured by differential scanning calorimetry, and C) a platy filler, and D) a nitrogen source and a phosphorus source, where at least one source is derived from at least one organic compound, or salt thereof, and wherein the weight ratio of homopolymer?interpolymer (A:B) is between 9:1 and 6:4. The invention provides other compositions, articles formed from compositions, and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Compositions comprising substituted phenylenediamine and substituted triazine compounds, including tris-(N-alkyl-p-phenylenediamino)-1,3,5-triazines. The compositions are liquid and do not sinter during storage or transportation. The compositions are used as antiozonants for elastomer articles, including rubber articles.

Abstract: The invention relates to moldings or molding compositions composed of polyoxymethylene and featuring very low formaldehyde emission, comprising from 0.1 to 50.0% by weight of a tribological modifier, from 0.01 to 0.5% by weight of a cyclic stabilizer which contains at least one nitrogen atom in the ring, and from 0.05 to 1% by weight of at least one ester composed of a polyhydric alcohol and of at least one (C10-C32) fatty acid, and also to their production and use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to unsymmetrical and symmetrical phosphorus-comprising heptazine derivatives, represented by the formula (1): in which Ra, Rb and Rc are, independently of one another, an azide group —N3 or an —N?PR1R2R3 group, with the proviso that at least one radical from Ra, Rb and Rc is an —N?PR1R2R3 group, to a process for the preparation thereof and to the use thereof.

Abstract: Thermoplastic composition and articles containing UV absorbers that protect the articles contents from harmful UV radiation are disclosed as well as methods for making the thermoplastic articles and methods for using the articles to contain and protect materials sensitive to UV radiation. The UV absorbers contain oxazolone and/or azine functional groups that absorb UV radiation and prevent its transmission into the article. Many of the compounds are novel compositions of matter. The generally clear thermoplastic articles of this disclosure are particularly useful for containing a variety of UV sensitive consumer products that would otherwise have to be packaged in opaque containers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing conditioned pigments that have smaller diameter and increased color strength, masstone and travel by milling pigment with a dispersant comprising polyurethane. Further, the invention provides the conditioned pigments prepared by the method of the invention and their applications to paints, coatings, inks, plastics, optical devices, color filters and so forth.

Abstract: Disclosed is a halogen-free flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethane composite resin composition. The disclosed flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethane composite resin composition is capable of improving flame retardancy and flaming-drip of a thermoplastic polyurethane resin through desirable formation of char during combustion, which uses a phosphinate, a diphosphinate and/or a polymer thereof, dipentaerythritol, talc, a melamine derivative, etc., instead of a halogen-based flame retardant, as a flame retardant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to highly compatible hydroxyphenyltriazine UV-absorbers and to their use in protecting plants in green houses and the protection of foodstuffs, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, personal care products, shampoos and the like from the deleterious effects of ultraviolet radiation. It has been found that certain highly compatible tris-aryl-s-triazines are especially effective towards this end when incorporated in the containers or films in which such materials are stored.

Abstract: A polyacetal resin composition comprises a polyacetal resin and a hetero atom-containing aliphatic carboxylic acid hydrazide. The proportion of the hetero atom-containing aliphatic carboxylic acid hydrazide may be about 0.001 to 20 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of the polyacetal resin. The polyacetal resin composition may further comprise at least one member selected from the group consisting of an antioxidant, a heat stabilizer, a processing stabilizer, a weather (light)-resistant stabilizer, an impact resistance improver, a gloss control agent, an agent for improving sliding property, a coloring agent, and a filler. Such a resin composition improves stability of the polyacetal resin and inhibits formaldehyde emission.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel processes for the preparation of a sterically hindered amine ether by reacting a corresponding sterically hindered amine oxide with a ketone or an aldehyde with at least one reactive H in the presence of a peroxydisulphate. Products obtained by this process may be hydrogenated. The compounds made by these processes are particularly effective in the stabilization of polymer compositions against harmful effects of light, oxygen and/or heat and as flame-retardants for polymers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyacetal resin composition having an excellent processability and stability, significantly suppressing the generation of formaldehyde from molded articles thereof, preventing exudation of components, and being excellent in weathering (light) resistance. Specifically, (A) a polyacetal copolymer having 1.0 mmol/kg or smaller quantity of a hemiformal terminal group, 2.0 mmol/kg or smaller quantity of a formyl terminal group, and 0.5% by weight or smaller quantity of an unstable terminal group is blended with (B) a hindered phenol-based antioxidant; (C) at least one compound selected from (c-1) a guanamine compound and (c-2) a hydrazide compound; (D) a hindered amine stabilizer in which the nitrogen in a piperidine derivative having a steric hindrance group is tertiary; and (E) a UV absorber in specified quantities and mixing ratios.

Abstract: There are provided a resin composition that is suitable for an optical component which, while maintaining moldability, low birefringence, heat resistance, mass productivity, mechanical strength, and light transmittance, hardly exhibits a low light transmittance during the use of a blue-violet laser beam source and a deterioration in optical properties, and an optical component produced by molding the resin composition, and a optical pickup device using the optical component. The present invention provides a resin composition comprising 0.05 to 5 parts by weight of the specific hindered amine compound based on 100 parts by weight of the polymer having an alicyclic structure in at least a part of repeating structural unit, an optical component produced by molding the resin composition, and a optical pickup device using the optical component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a splayant, that is, an intercalant/exfoliant, comprising an azinium compound capable of splaying a layered material.

Abstract: The stabilizer system for chlorine-containing polymers, in particular PVC, comprises at least one linear or cyclic acylureide (A-1) and/or a polyaminocrotonic ester (A-2) and a polyepoxypropyl alcohol ether (B-1) and/or a cyanamide (derivative) (B-2). The stabilizer system may additionally comprise a sterically hindered amine (D) or a tertiary ethanolamine (E) and/or a perchlorate (C-1), perfluoroalkanesulfonate (C-2) and/or sulfate ester (C-3) salt. A typical example is a combination of N,N?-dimethyl-6-iminobarbituric acid as component (A-1), trisepoxypropylglycerol as component (B-1) or dicyandiamide as component (B-2). This combination additionally comprises sodium or potassium perchlorate as component (C-1). Further variants of the invention are the preparation of the stabilizer system, polymer compositions comprising the stabilizer system and utility articles thereof, such as window profiles or wire sheaths.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to styrene butadiene styrene based pressure sensitive adhesive compositions with improved photo-oxidation resistance containing N-methyl substituted sterically hindered amines as stabilizers. Further aspects of the invention are a process for the stabilization of butadiene based pressure sensitive adhesive compositions and the use of N-methyl substituted sterically hindered amines as stabilizers for styrene butadiene styrene based pressure sensitive adhesives.

Abstract: A stabilizer mixture containing the components (A), (B) and (C) wherein component (A) is for example a compound of the formula (A-1) wherein A1 is hydrogen or C1-C4alkyl, A2 is a direct bond or C1-C10alkylene, and n1 is a number from 2 to 50; component (B) is a low molecular weight sterically hindered amine compound containing a group of the formula (I) or (II); and component (C) is a high molecular weight sterically hindered amine compound containing a group of the formula (I); with the proviso that components (A), (B) and (C) are different.

Abstract: A strength improvement admixture composition is provided that increases the compressive strength of cementitious compositions without negatively increasing the setting time. The admixture comprises the components of a polycarboxylate dispersant and strength improvement additive.

Abstract: A flame retardant poly(arylene ether) composition is described. In addition to the poly(arylene ether), the composition includes a polyolefin component, and a flame retardant composition that includes a metal dialkyl phosphinate, a nitrogen-containing flame retardant, and a liquid triaryl phosphate. The polyolefin component can be a polyolefin polymer and/or the polyolefin block of a poly(alkenyl aromatic)-polyolefin block copolymer. The composition is particularly suitable as a replacement for poly(vinyl chloride) in insulation for wire and cable.

Abstract: A colored curable composition including a polymer dye in which the polymer dye is one or more members selected from the group consisting of a copolymer of at least one of a dye monomer represented by the following formula (P) and a colorless monomer having at least one ethylenic double bond, and a polymer derived from the dye monomer represented by the following formula (P). In formula (P): Ra1, Ra2 are H, an aliphatic group, an aryl group, or a heterocyclic group; L1 is represented by (L-1) to (L-4); i=0 or 1; Q is represented by formula (1), wherein: Ra3, Ra4 are H, an aliphatic group, an aryl group, or a heterocyclic group; R1 is an aliphatic group, aryl group, heterocyclic group, acyl group, or an aliphatic oxycarbonyl group; R2 is H or a substituent; X1 is —CR3?, or N(R3 is H, or a substituent); and A is a coupler residue.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pigment preparation that comprises, as component (A), 2,4,5,7-tetraminopyrimido[5,4g]pteridine of formula (1), as component (B), a phosphate compound, and optionally, as component (C), further additives, to a process for the production thereof and to the use thereof for colouring high molecular weight organic material and in the production of printing colorants, printing pastes or printing inks.

Abstract: The use of hindered phenol containing anti-oxidants enable arylcyclobutene-based formulations to be cured in oxygen containing environments such as air without unacceptable degradation in key properties of dielectric constant, water uptake, or transmittance.

Abstract: This invention relates to mixtures of new polypiperidine compounds of general formula (I) with other known polypiperidine compounds which impart to polymer materials of different kinds, in particular polyolefins, high stability towards oxidative action and photodegradation.

Abstract: This invention relates to new polypiperidine compounds of general formula (I) which give different kinds of polymer materials, in particular polyolefins, high stability towards oxidative action and photodegradation. The invention also relates to the processes used to prepare the compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: Disclosed is a fire-retardant non-corrosive composition, as well as a process for the production of porous materials, wherein the process is conducted in the presence of the said fire- retardant, non-corrosive composition. The fire-retardant, non-corrosive composition of the subject application includes a flame-retardant agent, preservative composition, casein liquid modified melamine resin adhesive, and a monomeric-polymeric MDI catalyst. The composition material and the product resulting from the process of the subject application have fire retardant, non-corrosive properties and protection from fungus and insects.

Abstract: The invention relates to a a polymer composition, comprising: (i) at least one thermoplastic resin having a glass transition temperature of at least about 220°C.; (ii) at least one phenylalkoxysilane, biphenol, trisilanolphenyl polyhedral oligomeric silesquioxane, or mixture of two or more thereof; (iii) inorganic particulates having an average particle size in the range up to about 100 nanometers dispersed in the thermoplastic resin, the inorganic particulates having an index of refraction in the range from about 1.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optical film, which is excellent in ultraviolet absorption capability at 380 nm with little bleed-out, comprising a resin containing a triazine compound represented by the following general formula (I). (In the formula, R1-R6 may be a hydrogen atom; hydroxyl group; or an organic group selected from among an alkyl group, alkoxy group, dialkyl amino group, alkyl carbonyloxy group, aryl group, arylated alkyl group, aryloxy group, arylated alkyloxy group and an aryl carbonyloxy group having 18 or less carbon atoms, independently. However, the alkyl part of these organic groups may be substituted by a hydroxyl group, halogen atom, cyano group or nitro group, interrupted by an oxygen atom, sulfur atom, carbonyl group, ester group, amide group or imino group, or have a double bond, and these substitutions, interruptions and double bonds may be combined).

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a method for the color stabilization of cork and specific colored woods by the combined use of a small amount of inorganic UV-absorbers and an excess of organic UV-absorbers in a protective coating. A further aspect of the invention is the use of such a UV-absorber combination for the color stabilization of cork and specific colored woods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing polycarbonate and from 0.05 wt. % to 0.5 wt. % of a UV absorber and from 0.0001 wt. % to 0.03 wt. % 2-[2-hydroxy-4-(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]phenyl-4,6-di(4-phenyl)phenyl-1,3,5-triazine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition which comprises at least one at least semicrystalline polymer having no ionic groups and comprises at least one compound with plasticizing properties, and which comprises having 0.1 to 30% by weight of ionic liquid as plasticizer, and also to the use of this polymer composition, and a process for its preparation.