Abstract: Flame retardant aqueous dispersions or suspensions comprising tris(tribromophenoxy)-s-triazine (TTBT) or tetrabromobisphenol A bis(2,3-dibromopropyl ether) (TBBPE) or a mixture thereof and one or more nonionic or anionic surface active agent(s) and/or wetting agent(s) used in textile are described. The flame retardants exhibit high compatibility with textile materials and are stable in aqueous solutions.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an adhesive composition having (1) a elastomer component, (2) a resole phenolic resin, and (3) a flame retardant resin that is not (2) a resole phenolic resin. Further, the adhesive compositions of the invention includes (1) a elastomer component and (2) a resole phenolic resin, wherein the (2) resole phenolic resin content is 20 to 50 wt % based on the total amount of the adhesive composition excluding any solvent.

Abstract: The invention provides an ink composition including a polymerizable compound, a polymerization initiator, a pigment and an oil-soluble dye, wherein the pigment and the oil-soluble dye are in any combination of a yellow pigment and a yellow oil-soluble dye, a magenta pigment and a magenta oil-soluble dye, or a cyan pigment and a cyan oil-soluble dye; an ink for inkjet recording; and an ink set using the ink.

Abstract: A stabilizer mixture containing the components (I), (II) and (III) wherein component (I) is for example a compound of the formula (B-1-b) wherein E1 is hydrogen; component (II) is for example a compound of the formula (B-0-a) wherein E1* is hydrogen; and component (III) is for example a compound of the formula (C-1-a) wherein b1 is a number from 2 to 20 and R6 is hydrogen; is useful for stabilizing an organic material against degradation induced by light, heat or oxidation.

Abstract: Provided is a polyoxymethylene resin composition which has excellent molding characteristics (releasing property and molding cycle) and suppresses the generation of formaldehyde. Specifically the polyoxymethylene resin composition is prepared by blending (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyacetal copolymer containing 1 mmol/kg or less of hemiformal terminal, mmol/kg or less of formyl terminal, and 0.5% by weight or less of unstable terminal; (B) 0.01 to 20 parts by weight of one or a mixture of two or more of a guanamine compound (b-1) and a hydrazide compound (b-2); and (C) 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of an ester compound having 50% or more of esterification percentage.

Abstract: A resin composition includes a polyester capable of forming a crystal structure, at least one member selected from uracil and a uracil derivative used as a nucleating agent. A resin molding obtained from the composition is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 independently represent OR3 or NR6R7; R5, R6 and R7 independently represent hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, especially C1-C4 alkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted aryl, especially C6-C10 aryl; R6, R7 can also form an aliphatic or aromatic ring, together with the N atom to which they are bonded and optionally other heteroatoms; M represents hydrogen, an equivalent of a monovalent or bivalent metal ion, especially from the group of alkali metals or alkaline earth metals, or of an optionally organically substituted ammonium ion; and B1 represents a bivalent binding link.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition includes particular amounts of a poly(arylene ether), a hydrogenated block copolymer, a plasticizer, a white pigment, and an ultraviolet radiation stabilizer. The composition exhibits excellent light stability, and it is particularly useful for forming white or off-white cable insulation.

Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized aliphatic polyester compositions comprising an aliphatic polyester, a HALS, and a tris-aryl-S-triazine UV absorber that show low embrittlement, haze formation, and discoloration during weathering. Also disclosed are aliphatic polyester compositions comprising aliphatic polyester, a hindered amine light stabilizer, a triazine UV absorber, and a phosphite that exhibit low color prior to weathering but retain good clarity, color, and excellent impact strength after exposure to weathering conditions. The aliphatic polyester compositions may be used prepare shaped articles such as, for example, films, sheets, bottles, tubes, profiles, fibers, and molded articles.

Abstract: A curable composition includes a functionalized poly(arylene ether), a vinyl thermoset resin, and a flame retardant composition. The flame retardant composition includes a trihydrocarbylphosphine oxide and a nitrogen-containing flame retardant that may be melamine phosphate, melamine pyrophosphate, or melamine polyphosphate. The combination of the trihydrocarbylphosphine oxide and the nitrogen-containing flame retardant is particularly effective at improving the flame retardancy of the cured composition at relatively low levels of total flame retardant. A method of preparing the curable composition and articles including the cured composition are also described.

Abstract: A method of making metallic nanostructures by mixing (a) an aqueous composition comprising a chromonic material with (b) a metal salt in solution or a suspension of metal particles.

Abstract: A flame retardant thermoplastic composition comprises: a poly(arylene ether); an impact modifier; a polyolefin; a phosphoric acid salt selected from the group consisting of melamine phosphate, melamine pyrophosphate, melamine orthophosphate, diammonium phosphate, monoammonium phosphate, phosphoric acid amide, melamine polyphosphate, ammonium polyphosphate, polyphosphoric acid amide, and combinations of two or more of the foregoing; a metal hydroxide; and an organic phosphate wherein the amount of phosphoric acid salt by weight is greater than or equal to the amount of organic phosphate by weight. The flame retardant composition is may be used in the production of electrical wires.

Abstract: A novel coating composition comprising a non-halogen flame retardant for use with car interior materials such as car seats, car mats, and ceiling materials is provided. This coating composition has physical properties comparable to those of the coating agents comprising a conventional halogen flame retardant, and has solved the problems of insufficient heat resistance and warm water resistance associated with the ammonium polyphosphate having its surface treated with a functional group-containing organosilicon resin. A car interior material coated with this coating composition is also provided.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition includes particular amounts of a poly(arylene ether), a hydrogenated block copolymer, a copolymer of ethylene and an alpha-olefin, a plasticizer, a white pigment, and an ultraviolet radiation stabilizer. The composition exhibits excellent light stability, and it is particularly useful for forming white or off-white cable insulation.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) as defined herein are useful for stabilizing spandex. Stabilized spandex compositions are obtained by intermixing spandex polymer or prepolymer with stabilizing amounts of one or more compounds of the formula (I). Preferred stabilized spandex polymer or prepolymer compositions exhibit improved color stability.

Abstract: Sterically hindered hydroxy substituted alkoxyamine stabilizer compounds are made water compatible via certain backbones with affinity towards water. The sterically hindered amines are for example of the formula (8)-(10) These compounds are particularly effective in stabilizing aqueous polymer systems against the deleterious effects of oxidative, thermal and actinic radiation. The compounds are effective for example in stabilizing water borne coatings, aqueous inks, aqueous ink jet media and photocured aqueous systems.

Abstract: Mixtures of stabilizing agents comprising 10% to 90% by weight of compound of formula (I) wherein R is: and x is an integer from 2 to 5, with 90% to 10%, preferably 60% to 40% by weight, of at least one compound of formula (II) wherein R1 is hydrogen or methyl; R2 is a direct bond or the C1-C10 alkylene group; n is an integer from 2 to 50.

Abstract: Provided is an insulating material satisfying IEC60695-12 Standard for the molded parts composed of a flame retardant PBT resin composition, specifically for a thin-walled molded article, even without applying secondary working. For details, to (A) 100 parts by weight of a polybutylene terephthalate resin, there are added (B) 5 to 50 parts by weight of a halogen-based flame retardant, (C) 5 to 40 parts by weight of an flame retardant assistant, (D) 5 to 100 parts by weight of a liquid crystalline polymer, and (E) 0 to 200 parts by weight of an inorganic filler.

Abstract: An insulating material, a printed circuit board that utilizes the insulating material, and a method of manufacturing the printed circuit board. The method includes perforating at least one through-hole corresponding with the at least one, which is in correspondence with the via, in a first insulator; applying a surface treatment on the first insulator by irradiating an ion beam; forming a first seed layer over an inner wall of the through-hole and over one or either side of the first insulator; forming a first plating resist over one or either side of the first insulator on which the first seed layer is formed; performing electroplating in correspondence with the circuit pattern and the via; removing the first plating resist; and removing a portion of the first seed layer by flash etching. This method can improve adhesion between the insulator and the circuit patterns to allow fine-line circuit patterns.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed, comprising, based on the total weight of the composition: from 5 to 60 wt. % of a poly(ethylene terephthalate) having an intrinsic viscosity from 0.5 to 0.9 dl/g; from 0.5 to 10 wt. % of a melamine component; from 5 to 20 wt. % of a halogenated organic flame retarding synergist; from more than 0 to 25 wt % of a polyamide, from 2 to 10 wt. % of an inorganic flame retarding synergist; from 0.1 to 5 wt. % of an anti-dripping agent; and from 10 to 50 wt. % of a reinforcing filler; The invention also relates to articles made from the composition, methods for making the composition, and methods for using the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flame retardant resin composition comprising the following component (A), component (B), component (C) and component (D), in which 0.1 to 50 parts by mass of the component (B), 0.001 to 30 parts by mass of the component (C) and 0.1 to 50 parts by mass of the component (D) are blended with 100 parts by mass of the component (A). Component (A): A rubber-modified styrene resin obtained by (co)polymerizing an aromatic vinyl compound or an aromatic vinyl compound and another vinyl monomer copolymerizable with the aromatic vinyl compound in a presence of a rubber-like polymer; Component (B): A thermally expandable graphite; Component (C): A layered clay material modified by a water-soluble polymer; and Component (D): At least one selected from the group consisting of silicone compounds, boron oxides, aminotriazine sulfate compounds and aminotriazine compounds. The resin composition is excellent in flame retardance and impact resistance.

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: A process for preparing a polybromoaryl ether comprising adding to a solvent for the polybromoaryl ether a mixture of (1) at least one compound of the structure HO—Ar—X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, wherein Ar is an aryl group and X1, X2, X3, X4, and X5 are independently selected from hydrogen and bromine, provided that at least one of X1, X2, X3, X4, and X5 is bromine, (2) at least one alkali or alkaline metal hydroxide, and (3) at least one polymerization initiator, wherein the solvent for the polybromoaryl ether is a non-solvent for alkali metal bromides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a halogen-free, flame retarder composition for use in a thermoplastic composition, in particular a glassfibre-reinforced polyamide composition, which flame retarder composition contains at least 10-90 mass % phosphinate compound according to formula (I) and/or formula (II) and/or polymers thereof and 90-10 mass % polyphosphate salt of a 1,3,5-triazine compound according to formula (III) and 0-30 mass % olefin copolymer. When used as a flame retarder in glassfibre-reinforced compositions the halogen-free flame retardant composition results in a combination of a V-0 rating according to the UL 94 test of Underwriters Laboratories and excellent mechanical properties. The invention therefore also relates to the use of this flame retarder composition as a flame retarder in a polyamide composition, and a flame retardant polyamide composition that contains the flame retarder composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an epoxy composition. The epoxy composition contains an epoxy resin, a phenolic resin, a functional filler, an epoxy cure catalyst and at least one elastomer. The elastomer is used to increase the flexibility of the epoxy composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to agglomerates of flame-retardants, in particular melamine cyanurate, containing aggregates with an average size of between 0.1 and 50? bonded to each other with the aid of an auxiliary material. This auxiliary material is present in a concentration of between 0.1 and 10 wt. %, relative to the total agglomerates weight, and has a softening point higher than 40° C. The invention further relates to a method for producing said agglomerates, the use of the agglomerates in the preparation of polymer compositions, and polymer compositions containing melamine cyanurate.

Abstract: Stabilizer compositions comprise phosphate of the formula (I) or (II), a phosphite of the formula (III), and a phenol of the formula (IV) as these formulas are defined herein. The stabilizer compositions are useful for stabilizing polymers. Methods for making stabilized polymer compositions involve intermixing the stabilizer compositions and the polymers, e.g., by extruding, pelletizing, and/or molding.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a production process of polyphenylene ether composition comprising (A-1) a polyphenylene ether, (A-2) a polystyrene, (A-3) an ester phosphate, (B) a hindered amine light stabilizer, and (C) an ultraviolet absorber. The feature of the present invention is melt compounding a part of raw materials to obtain a pre-mixture at Step 1, and melt compounding the pre-mixture and the rest of the raw materials at Step 2. A polyphenylene ether composition which has a good light-discoloration resistance and causes little unmelted portion, and to a molded article formed from the polyphenylene ether composition can be obtained according to the production process of the present invention.

Abstract: An aldehyde-inhibiting composition inhibiting an aldehyde from an aldehyde-generating source comprises a carboxylic acid hydrazide and a metal salt of a hydroxy polycarboxylic acid (e.g., a salt of citric acid, malic acid, or tartaric acid with an alkaline earth metal) in a proportion of 0.01 to 100 parts by weight relative to 1 part by weight of the carboxylic acid hydrazide. Moreover, a polyacetal resin composition may comprise a polyacetal resin and the aldehyde-inhibiting composition in a proportion of 0.001 to 20 parts by weight of the aldehyde-inhibiting composition relative to 100 parts by weight of the polyacetal resin. To the resin composition, may be added an antioxidant, a heat stabilizer, a processing stabilizer, a weather (light)-resistant stabilizer, an impact resistance improver, a gloss control agent, a sliding improver, a coloring agent, a filler, and others.

Abstract: Provided is a polyacetal resin molded article having an excellent acid resistance, used for parts contacting with a liquid containing an acidic substance. Specifically, a molded article having excellent durability under direct contact with a liquid containing an acidic component is obtained by molding the composition of (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyacetal resin, (B) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of an antioxidant, and (C) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of a metal salt of fatty acid.

Abstract: A branched polycarbonate resin prepared from a divalent phenol, a carbonate precursor, a branching agent, and a chain terminating agent is provided, in which the branching agent is composed of a trisphenol compound represented by the general formula (I). The use of the branching agent brings about excellent washability and permits molding which barely suffers from sagging (blow down) of the melt or stringiness thereof and is accompanied with high melt tension and excellent moldability, thus enabling efficient production of good molded products at high productivity.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods of making an antimicrobial polymer by mixing sterically hindered N-halo-amines with polymeric materials with a source of halides selected from sodium di-X-isocyanurate, sodium hypohalite, N—X-succinimide, and calcium hypohalite, and mixtures and combinations thereof, wherein X is selected from Cl or Br, and wherein the sterically hindered halo-amines are charged before or after mixing with the polymers, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to novel hydroxyphenyl triazine UV-absorbers with an aromatic carbocyclic fused ring system having a long wavelength shifted absorption spectrum with significant absorbance up to 420 nm. Further aspects of the invention are a process for their preparation, a UV stabilized composition containing the new UV-absorbers, a process for the stabilization of organic materials and the use of the new compounds as UV-light stabilizers for organic materials.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a composition comprising an organic polymer, a derivative of a pyrimidine and a further flame retardant. The present invention also pertains to a process for flame retarding an organic polymer by applying thereto or incorporating therein a derivative of a pyrimidine, optionally in combination with a further flame retardant.

Abstract: Stabilizer system for chlorinated polymers, especially PVC, comprising at least one coordination-polymeric triethanolamineperchlorato(triflato)metal inner complex comprising the monomer unit of the formula (A) The stabilizer system may additionally comprise substituted cyanoacetylureas or/and 6-aminouracils or/and 3-aminocrotonic esters or/and hydantoins or/and monomeric or polymeric dihydropyridines or alkaline earth metal hydroxides or/and hydrotalcites or/and dawsonites or/and zeolites or/and glycidyl compounds or/and cyanamides or/and cyanoguanidines or/and melamines. In addition, phosphites or/and sterically hindered amines or/and NOR-HALS compounds may be present.

Abstract: Compositions, suitable for coating surfaces, methods for their preparation and for coating surfaces therewith, where said compositions comprise: (a) 100,000 parts by weight of a primer composition comprising a binder material (a1), a primer solvent (a2) and a UV absorber (a3), wherein the primer composition is suitable as an adhesion-promoting agent between a thermoplastic substrate and a siloxane-based top coat; (b) 0 to 900,000 parts by weight of a solvent, and (c) 1 to 3000 parts by weight of a compound according to the general formula (I): wherein X represents a moiety selected from the group consisting —OR6, —OCH2CH2OR6, —OCH2CH(OH)CH2OR6 and —OCH(R7)COOR8, wherein R6 represents a branched or unbranched C1-C13 alkyl, C2-C20 alkenyl, C6-C12 aryl or —CO—C1-C18 alkyl, R7 represents H or a branched or unbranched C1-C8 alkyl, and R8 represents a C1-C12 alkyl, a C2-C12 alkenyl or a C5-C6 cycloalkyl, and wherein the composition has a viscosity of 40 s to 140 s measured in accordance with DIN EN ISO 2431 at

Abstract: Stable, topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological sunscreen compositions, well suited for the UV-photoprotection of human skin/keratinous materials, contain a thus effective amount of at least one novel s-triazine compound bearing at least one para-aminobenzalmalonic salt substituent.

Abstract: The invention provides a resin composition which gained flame-retardancy by a non-halogen based flame-retardant, having excellent small-warping performance without deteriorating excellent moldability and various characteristics (mechanical characteristics, electrical characteristics, and long-term environmental characteristics) which are inherent advantageous properties of polybutylene terephthalate resin. Specifically, to (A) 100 parts by weight of polybutylene terephthalate-based resin, there are mixed: (B) 10 to 100 parts by weight of a polymer of one or more types selected from the group consisting of modified polyester and styrene-based resin; (C) 10 to 100 parts by weight of specific phosphinic acid salt and/or diphosphinic acid salt and/or a polymer thereof; and (D) 20 to 200 parts by weight of glass fiber having an average cross-sectional area ranging from 100 to 300 square micrometers.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to novel tris(hydroxyphenyl) triazines coating compositions, for instance automotive coating compositions, and to novel tris(hydroxyphenyl) triazines UV-absorbers having a long wavelength shifted absorption spectrum with significant absorbance up to 420 nm. Further aspects of the invention are a UV stabilized composition containing the novel UV-absorbers, a process for the stabilization of organic materials and coatings and the use of the compounds as UV-light stabilizers for organic materials and coatings.

Abstract: Firstly, disclosed is a curable composition which includes an organic polymer containing a crosslinkable silyl group, an ultraviolet ray absorbing agent having a triazine skeleton and a hindered amine based light stabilizer, and thereby, exhibits improved weather resistance both in a thin layer portion and in a thick layer portion. Secondly, disclosed is a curable composition which includes an organic polymer containing a crosslinkable silyl group, a (meth)acrylic polymer containing an epoxy group, a divalent tin organic carboxylate and an organic amine compound, and thereby, exhibits excellent weather resistance, anti-staining property, restoring property and durability.

Abstract: Hindered amines represented by the general formula (I): (wherein R is an alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms or alkenyl having 2 to 30 carbon atoms; n is an integer of 1 to 4; when n is 1, R1 is alkyl having 1 to 22 carbon atoms, alkenyl having 2 to 22 carbon atoms, or a group represented by the general formula (III): (R is as defined above), while when n is 2 to 4, R1 is an n-valent organic group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms). When added to synthetic resins or coating materials, the amines can impart long-period stabilizing effect to the resins or the materials and exhibit excellent resistance to extraction with acid rain or chemicals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-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 non-agricultural articles. The desired effect is obtained with specific combinations of degradant metal salts and stabilizers. The non-agricultural article of the present invention comprises an organic polymer, an organic salt of Fe, Ce, Co, Mn, Cu or V and one or more sterically hindered amine compounds.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a laminate having excellent weatherability and abrasion resistance as well as adhesion. The present invention relates to a laminate comprising a base, a first layer formed by thermally curing an acrylic resin composition and a second layer formed by thermally curing an organosiloxane resin composition, all of which are formed in the mentioned order, wherein the acrylic resin composition comprises: (A) an acrylic copolymer which contains at least 70 mol % of a recurring unit represented by the following formula (A): wherein X is a hydrogen atom or methyl group, and Y is a methyl group, ethyl group, cycloalkyl group, hydroxyalkyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms or triazine-based ultraviolet absorber residue; (B) a blocked polyisocyanate compound; (C) a curing catalyst; and (D) a triazine-based ultraviolet absorber, and the organosiloxane resin composition comprises: (E) colloidal silica and (F) a hydrolysis condensate of an alkoxysilane.

Abstract: A UV-protected, laminated article obtained by a thermocompressive lamination process. The laminated article is characterized by reduced haze due to the use of a benzotriazine UV absorber. A process for making such a laminated article and a method for preventing or inhibiting haze from developing in a UV-protected laminated article during application of heat and pressure are also described.

Abstract: Intumescent, electrical installation systems which comprise an injection molding material of polyolefins or polyimides in combination with intumescent additives, the melting points of the polyolefins and of the polyimides being lower than the intumescence temperature of the intumescent additives.

Abstract: The present invention discloses functionalized nanoparticles comprising on the surface a covalently bound radical of formula (1), wherein the nanoparticles are SiO2, Al2O3 or mixed SiO2 and Al2O3 nanoparticles, R1 and R2 are independently of each other hydrogen, nanoparticle surface-O—, or a substituent, n is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8, and Y is a radical of formula —B1-D1 (2a), wherein B1 is the direct bond or a bridge member, and D1 is a radical of a cationic dye, a radical of a phthalocyanine dye which carries no water-solubilizing group, or a radical of a fluorescent dye selected from the group consisting of coumarins, benzocoumarins, xanthenes, benzo[a]xanthenes, benzo[b]xanthenes, benzo[c]xanthenes, phenoxazines, benzo[a]phenoxazines, benzo[b]phenoxazines, benzo[c]phenoxazines, napthalimides, naphtholactams, azlactones, methines, oxazines, thiazines, diketopyrrolopyrroles, quinacridones, benzoxanthenes, thio-epindolines, lactamimides, diphenylmaleimides, acetoacetamides, imidazothiazines, benzanthrones, p

Abstract: A flame-retardant polymeric composition comprising (i) a polymer; (ii) a triazine or a mixture of halogenated or non-halogenated triazines; (iii) a bismuth compound of formula BizAw where A is X, O, CO3, O2CO3; and (iv) a compound chosen between red phosphorus, a phosphorous compound or an organic compound capable of forming free radicals, in which the maximum content of halogen on the total of the components from (i) to (iv) in said composition is 1 wt %.

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 invention provides a colored curable composition including: (A) a pigment dispersion containing (a-1) a pigment, (a-2) a compound having a pigment skeletal structure and an amino group in its molecule, and (a-3) a dispersion resin; (B) an oxime-based initiator; and (C) a polymerizable compound. The invention provides a colored curable composition that is useful for forming a colored region of a color filter, which even with a high content of a pigment, is capable of curing with high sensitivity, is excellent in developability and is capable of highly finely forming a thin-layer colored region excellent in hue. Further, the invention provides a color filter provided with a high fine thin-layer colored region excellent in color properties formed by the colored curable composition of the invention, and a solid image pickup device provided with the color filter, which is excellent in color properties.

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.