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: The present invention discloses functionalized nanoparticles comprising on the surface a covalently bound radical of the formula (I) wherein the nanoparticles are SiO2, Al2O3 or mixed SiO2 and Al2O3 nanoparticles, and wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1. These functionalized nanoparticles are for example useful as stabilizers and/or compatibilizers in organic materials, or as photoinitiators in pre-polymeric or pre-crosslinking formulations, or as reinforcer of coatings and improver of scratch resistance in coating compositions for surfaces.

Abstract: A silicone fluid comprising a chromophore-substituted polyorganosiloxane having a formula (2): wherein x is an integer in the range of 60 to 2000; y is an integer in the range of 5 to 100; a ratio x:y is in a range of about 10:1 to about 20:1; and X is a photostabilizing chromophore.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel processes for the preparation of a sterically hindered amine ethers by the transformation of a corresponding oxo-piperidin to a hydroxy or amino substituted sterically hindered amine ether and the preparation of a N-propoxy or N-propenoxy substituted sterically hindered amine and some novel compounds obtainable by these processes. 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: A flame-retardant resin composition comprises a base resin (e.g., a polyester-series resin), a flame retardant (A) comprising a salt of an amino group-containing triazine compound with a sulfuric acid and/or a sulfonic acid, a flame-retardant auxiliary (B). The flame-retardant auxiliary (B) includes an aromatic resin, acyclic urea-series compound or a derivative thereof [e.g., acetyleneurea, uric acid, a salt of melamine or a condensate thereof (e.g., melam, melem, and melon) with cyanuric acid], an amino group-containing triazine compound (e.g., melamine or a condensate thereof), and/or an inorganic metal-series compound (e.g., a metal salt of an oxygen acid having no sulfur atom, a metal oxide, a metal hydroxide, and a metal sulfide). The present invention provides a flame-retardant resin composition to which flame retardancy is imparted without using a halogen-series flame retardant and an organic phosphorus-series flame retardant.

Abstract: Pulverulent polycondensation products are described, consisting of a) 5 to 95% by weight of a polycondensation product based on an aromatic or heteroaromatic compound (A) having 5 to 10 C atoms or heteroatoms having at least one oxyethylene or oxypropylene radical and one aldehyde (C) selected from the group consisting of formaldehyde, glyoxylic acid and benzaldehyde or mixtures thereof, and b) 5 to 95% by weight of a finely divided mineral carrier material having a specific surface area of 0.5 to 500 m2/g (according to BET as specified in DIN 66 131). The pulverulent polycondensation products according to the invention are outstandingly suitable in construction material mixtures in an amount of from 0.1 to 5% by weight, based on the weight of the construction material. The pulverulent polycondensation products have a number of advantages here, such as, for example, excellent storage stability, good liquefying action at low dosage and industrially simple production.

Abstract: The invention relates to a piperazine polyphosphate which has an average chain length of from 2.2 to 10 phosphate units, to a method for its preparation and to its use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame-retardant plastics molding composition containing from 65 to 90% by weight, based on the total amount of the molding composition, of an olefin polymer and from 10 to 35% by weight, based on the total amount of the molding composition, of a flame retardant system, containing from 40 to 80% by weight of piperazine polyphosphate which has an average chain length of from 2.2 to 1000 phosphate units (component A), from 20 to 60% by weight of melamine cyanurate, melamine borate or condensed melamine (component B), from 0 to 2% by weight of polytetrafluoroethylene (component C) and from 0 to 40% by weight of ammonium polyphosphate (component D).

Abstract: A rubber composition is disclosed wherein the rubber composition contains at least an effective amount of at least one substituted or unsubstituted diaryl amine-containing compound having at least one substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or partially saturated C5-C30 ring structure optionally containing one or more heteroatoms fused to at least one of the aryl rings.

Abstract: Novel halogen-free flame-retardant thermoplastic molding compositions are described, and give laser-markable moldings with increased quality of marking. The molding compositions comprise at least one thermoplastic A) and at least one light-sensitive compound of salt type B1) which within the polymer matrix when exposed to laser light changes its color or leads to a change in the color of the polymer matrix, and/or at least one light-sensitive or light-sensitizing oxide B2) which within the polymer matrix when exposed to laser light changes its color or leads to a change in the color of the polymer matrix, and at least one halogen-free compound or mixture C) which has a positive effect on the flammability and fire performance of the molding composition, and if appropriate, other conventional additives D). The invention further relates to moldings produced from these laser-markable flame-retardant molding compositions, and also to laser-marked moldings produced therefrom.

Abstract: A stabilizer composition for halogenated polymers includes at least one compound from group A) and at least one compound from group B), group A) being composed of semicarbazides, carbazides, carbazones, and carbodiazones, and their salts, and group B) of guanidines and melamines, superacids and salts of superacids, epoxy and glycidyl compounds, 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds, polyols, sterically hindered amines, hydrotalcites, zeolites, and alkali metal aluminocarbonates, hydrocalumites, metal hydroxides, metal oxides, metal hydrogen carbonates, and metal carbonates, metal soaps, organotin compounds, organic phosphite esters, amino alcohols and hydroxyl-containing isocyanurates, ?,?-unsaturated ?-aminocarbonyl compounds, aminouracil compounds and aminothiouracil compounds, and compounds having at least one mercapto-functional, sp2-hybridized C atom. Polymers stabilized in accordance with the invention are notable in particular for improved initial color and also for improved color maintenance.

Abstract: Thermally curable one-component coating materials having a solids content of from 40 to 80% by weight and an electrical resistance in the range from 600 to 1300 k?, and process for preparing them, and their use.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polymer composition comprising (A) at least one polyester prepared by the reaction of at least one diol with at least one dicarboxylic acid/or dialkyl ester thereof in the presence of a metallic catalyst; (B) a salt comprising at least one suitable phosphorus-containing acid and at least one suitable basic organic compound, such as a hindered amine light stabilizer; (C) at least one ultraviolet light absorbing compound and optionally at least one phenolic antioxidant. A second embodiment of the present invention pertains to a blend of (A) at least one polyester prepared by the reaction of at least one diol with at least one dicarboxylic acid/or dialkyl ester thereof in the presence of a metallic catalyst; (B) a salt comprising at least one suitable phosphorus-containing acid and at least one suitable basic organic compound; (C) at least one ultraviolet light absorbing compound and, optionally, at least one phenolic antioxidant; and (D) at least one polycarbonate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a melamine containing coating composition curable at ambient temperatures and suitable for coating plastic substrates. The present invention is also directed to a process for coating plastic substrates with a melamine containing coating composition curable at ambient temperatures.

Abstract: Improved flame retardant polytrimethylene terephthalate compositions are provided by including a fluorinated sulfonate salt as a flame retardant additive.

Abstract: Improved flame retardant polytrimethylene terephthalate compositions are provided by including a certain phosphorous compound as a flame retardant additive.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions including engineering plastics; melamine, melamine, melamine salts or melamine derivatives; and linear or branched polyphosphonates or copolyphosphonates which exhibit excellent processing characteristics, thermal and mechanical properties and flame resistance, and articles of manufacture produced from these materials, such as fibers, films, coated substrates, moldings, foams, fiber-reinforced articles, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: Improved flame retardant polytrimethylene terephthalate compositions are provided by including a melamine cyanurate flame retardant additive.

Abstract: Improved flame retardant polytrimethylene terephthalate compositions are provided by including a brominated flame retardant additive.

Abstract: Improved flame retardant polytrimethylene terephthalate compositions are provided by including a perfluorinated sulfonate salt as a flame retardant additive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fire-resistant composition for coating, filling, sealing, and protection comprising an isocyanate curable polymer, a polymer curable isocyanate, an aliphatic polyether glycol, and rubber, whereby it further comprises ammonium polyphosphate, expanding graphite, and aluminum trihydrate.

Abstract: A composition is described, comprising: (a) from 20 to 80 wt % of a polyester; (b) from 5 to 35 wt % of a flame retardant phosphinate of the formula (I) [(R1)(R2)(PO)—O]?mMm+??(I), a flame retardant diphosphinate of the formula (II) [(O—POR1)(R3)(POR2—O)]2?nMxm+??(II), and/or a flame retardant polymer derived from the flame retardant phosphinate of the formula (I) or the flame retardant diphosphinate of the formula (II), wherein R1 and R2 are identical or different and are H, C1-C6-alkyl, linear or branched, or C6-C10-aryl; R3 is C1-C10-alkylene, linear or branched, C6-C10-arylene, -alkylarylene or -arylalkylene; M is an alkaline earth metal, alkali metal, Al, Ti, Zn, Fe, or boron; m is 1, 2, 3 or 4; n is 1, 2, or 3; and x is 1 or 2; (c) from 1 to 25 wt % of a melamine polyphosphate, melamine cyanurate, melamine pyrophosphate, and/or melamine phosphate; (d) from more than 0 to 25 wt % of a polyetherimide; and (e) optionally, an additive.

Abstract: Deaggregated substituted and unsubstituted polyparaphenylenes, polyparaphenylevevinyles, polyanilines, polyazines, polythiophenes, poly-p-phenylene sulfides, polyfuranes, polypyrroles, polyselenophene, polyacetylenes formed from soluble precursors and combinations thereof and copolymers thereof and methods of fabrication are described. The deaggregated polymer molecules when subsequently doped show higher electrical conductivity. Agents such as lithium chloride, m-cresol and nonylphenol are used to deaggregate the polymer molecules. The deaggregating agents can be added prior to or during doping the molecules.

Abstract: A composition for stabilising halide-containing polymers, said composition comprising compounds represented by the general formula (I) wherein X, Y, and Z are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, amino, and groups having the structure (II) wherein R1 and R2 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, phenyl, phenylalkyl and aryl group, A is oxygen (O) or sulfur (S); and wherein the dashed double line represents an optional double bond.

Abstract: This invention relates to polycarbonate compositions comprising: (A) at least one polycarbonate comprising repeating units derived from a dihydroxyaromatic compound or a dihydroxyaliphatic compound of the formula HO—Y—OH; and (B) at least one salt prepared from the reaction of one or more acidic phosphorus-containing compounds and one or more hindered amine light stabilizers. The polycarbonate compositions exhibit improved hydrolytic stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a halogen-free phosphorous epoxy resin composition, primarily used as an adhesive for the printed circuit board. The composition comprises a halogen-free phosphorous contained epoxy resin which reduces the addition amount of additional flame retardant; in order to offer flame retardancy while maintaining high flexibility of flexible printed circuit board.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having the formula: in which R is hydrogen, hydroxy, halogen, C1-C20-alkyl, C4-C12cycloalkyl, C2-C20alkenyl, C2-C20alkynyl, C1-C20-alkoxy, C4-C12cycloalkoxy, C2-C20alkenoxy, C2-C20alkynoxy or C7-C13aralkyl; R1 and R2, independently, are hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl, C4-C12cycloalkyl, C7-C13 aralkyl, —C(?O)—R4 (in which R4 is C1-C20alkyl, C2-C20alkyl interrupted by 1 to 6 oxygen atoms, hetero-substituted C1-C20alkyl, C4-C12cycloalkyl, C2-C20alkenyl, C2-C20alkynyl, C1-C20-alkoxy, C4-C12cycloalkoxy, C2-C20alkenoxy, C2-C20alkynoxy, C6-C12 aryl, C6-C12 aryloxy or C7-C13 aralkyl), or —C(?O)—NH—R1 in which R1 has its previous significance; and R3 is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, C1-C20alkyl, C4-C12cycloalkyl, C2-C20alkenyl, C2-C20alkynyl, C1-C20-alkoxy, C4-C12cycloalkoxy, C2-C20alkenoxy, C2-C20alkynoxy, phenyl, C7-C13 aralkyl or —N(R1)(R2) in which R1 and R2 have their previous significance, or R1 and R2 together form a C4-C12 membered ring.

Abstract: Novel additive systems for lead-free filled cable insulation are disclosed. These systems provide improved electrical and mechanical properties. The base polymer may be metallocene based, non metallocene based or combinations thereof. The additives may contain one or more hindered amine light stabilizers, mercapto compounds, and optionally, amine antioxidants.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fire-resistant composition containing at least one star polyamide and a flame retardancy system comprising a phosphinate and a melamine reaction product. The inventive composition can be used to produce elements having a low flame-spread rating upon combustion as well as satisfactory mechanical properties. Said composition is particularly suitable for producing molded elements that are used in the field of electrical and electronic connector technology.

Abstract: There is provided rare earth metal complexes of formula (I): wherein M is a cation, RE is a rare earth metal; X is a counter anion; and R1, R2, R3, and R4 are each independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl of 1-8 carbon atoms, aryl, halo, and alkoxy. Also provided is a composition of europium bis(2,2?-bipyridine-N,N?)-trinitrate with a diketonate dopant. The disclosure also provides processes for preparing the rare earth metal complexes. A mark comprising the rare earth metal complexes, and a method of applying the mark, are disclosed. The rare earth metal complexes may be used in printing systems, and for security applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides an organic anti-reflection coating composition comprising a copolymer represented by the following Formula 1, a light absorbent, a thermal acid generating agent, and a curing agent: wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independent to each; R1 represents hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; R2 represents hydrogen, an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms or an arylalkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms; R3 is hydrogen or a methyl group; m and n are repeating units in the main chain, while m+n=1, and they have values of 0.05<m/(m+n)<0.95 and 0.05<n/(m+n)<0.95. The anti-reflection coating using the polymer of the invention has excellent adhesiveness and storage stability, and a very high dry etching rate, and exhibits excellent resolution in both C/H patterns and L/S patterns.

Abstract: Disclosed are polymer compositions comprising: (A) at least one polyester prepared by the reaction of at least one diol with at least one dicarboxylic acid or dialkyl ester thereof in the presence of a metallic catalyst; and (B) at least one salt prepared from the reaction of one or more acidic phosphorus-containing compounds and one or more basic organic compounds which contain nitrogen. The polyester compositions exhibit improved color, especially when used as a component of a polyester/polycarbonate blend. Also disclosed are polymer compositions comprising a polycarbonate in combination with components (A) and (B).

Abstract: A durable colored article having fluorescent properties comprises a substantially solventless polyvinyl chloride matrix, a thioxanthene fluorescent dye, and a secondary or tertiary hindered amine light stabilizer having a molecular weight less than about 1000 grams/mole. The invention has the advantage in that it provides a flexible polyvinyl chloride film that exhibits durable fluorescent colors.

Abstract: Curable compositions exhibit improved adhesion and conductivity by the addition of a metal salt of 8-quinolinol or of an 8-quinolinol derivative as an adhesion and/or conductivity promoter. The metal salt of 8-quinolinol or of an 8-quinolinol derivative is formed by coordination with a metal selected from the group consisting of Cu, Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Zn, Cd, Al, Ga, In, TI, Yt, La, Pb, Sb, Bi, Cr, Mo, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Pd, Ce, and Pr.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a blend of UV absorbers and a naphthalate containing polymer for enhancing the stability of fibers and fabrics. According to the present invention, preferred UV absorbers include but are not limited to benzophenones, benzotriazoles, triazines and benzoxazinone chemistries and preferred naphthalate containing polymers include but are not limited to polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), polyethylene naphthalate terephthalate (PENT), polybutylene naphthalate (PBN), polytrimethylene naphthalate (PTN) and copolymers and blends there of.

Abstract: The invention provides a flame retardant composition comprising 1-99 weight parts of a salt of piperazine and an inorganic compound selected from among piperazine phosphate, piperazine pyrophosphate and piperazine polyphosphate, or a mixture of two or more of these piperazine salts (ingredient (A)), 99-1 weight parts of a salt of melamine and an inorganic compound selected from among melamine phosphate, melamine pyrophosphate and melamine polyphosphate, or a mixture of two or more of these melamine salts (ingredient (B)) (wherein, the sum of ingredient (A) and ingredient (B) is 100 weight parts), 0-50 weight parts of an arbitrary ingredient (ingredient (C)), and 0.01-20 weight parts of a silicone oil having a viscosity at 25° C. of 5000 mm2/s (ingredient (D)) which is added thereto. This flame retardant not only has superior flame retarding properties, but also has enhanced powder properties and anti-hygroscopic properties, and when it is added to a resin, there is little change of electrical resistance.

Abstract: Non-aqueous disperson compositions, such as ink compositions, contain a polymeric dispersant, a polymeric resin, an organic liquid, and a nanoscale pigment particle composition including an organic monoazo laked pigment including at least one functional moiety, and a sterically bulky stabilizer compound including at least one functional group, wherein the functional moiety of the pigment associates non-covalently with the functional group of the stabilizer; and the presence of the associated stabilizer limits the extent of particle growth and aggregation, to afford nanoscale-sized pigment particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dispersants such as superplasticizers for hydratable cementitious compositions, and more particularly to methods for achieving variable degrees of longer slump life in concrete and mortar without loss of stability. This is achieved by using two admixture systems. The first admixture composition has multi-components for achieving initial-slump-enhancement, later-slump-retention, and limiting initial slump. The second admixture composition has the later-slump-enhancing component. Alternatively, conventional water reducers or superplasticizers can be employed initially, followed by the later-slump-enhancing admixture composition.

Abstract: A flame-retardant composition is provided that includes at least one melamine compound, at least one metal borate, at least one alkaline metal hydroxide, and optionally hydrated alumina. The flame-retardant composition can be used in coating powder compositions that also include a resin. The flame retardant coating powder composition can be applied to a substrate, such as an electrical or electronic device, and heated to a temperature sufficient to effect crosslinking of the resin and the curing agent to provide a flame resistant coating composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyoxymethylene molding composition comprising (A) 0.1-5.0% by weight of colorant, (B) 0.01-0.5% by weight of a nitrogen-containing stabilizer, (C) 0.05-1% by weight of an ester of a polyhydric alcohol and at least one fatty acid, and (D) 0.001-0.5% by weight of a metal salt of a fatty acid, and (I) polyoxymethylene polymer and, where appropriate, up to 40% by weight of other conventional additives, and variants of this constitution in advantageous versions. In the case of these polyoxymethylene molding compositions the selection of the colorants is no longer restricted to conventional colorants suitable particularly for POM. The products produced therewith are particularly stable during processing and feature low formaldehyde emission, defect-free surfaces, and high color fastness.

Abstract: A resin composition includes a resin; a radical trapping agent that has at least one of a phenol group, a nitrogen atom and a sulfuric acid group; and a char-forming agent that has a carbonate group.

Abstract: The invention describes a composition comprising a) a naturally occurring or synthetic elastomer susceptible to oxidative, thermal, dynamic, light-induced and/or ozone-induced degradation, b) a white reinforcing filler, and c) as coupling agent, at least one compound of the formula (I) wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, or an oligomeric hydrolysis product of the compound of the formula (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel flame retardant and stabilizer combined for thermoplastic polymers, which comprises, as component A, from 20 to 80% by weight of a phosphinic salt of the formula (I) and/or of a diphosphinic salt of the formula (II), and/or polymers of these, where R1, R2 are identical or different and are C1-C6-alkyl, linear or branched, and/or aryl; R3 is C1-C10-alkylene, linear or branched, C6-C10-arylene, -alkylarylene or -arylalkylene; M is Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Zn, Fe, Zr, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Li, Na, K, and/or a protonated nitrogen base; m is 1 to 4; n is 1 to 4; x is 1 to 4, and comprises, as component B, from 10 to 75% by weight of a nitrogen-containing synergist, and, as component C, from 10 to 75% by weight of a phosphorus/nitrogen flame retardant, the entirety of the components always being 100% by weight.

Abstract: A moulding material for the production of highly flame resistant articles with a matrix of a thermoplastic and a particulate pigment dispersed therein is characterized in that the pigment is light-sensitive and changes colour under the influence of laser light and in that the pigment is a reaction product of at least one halogen-free flame retardant organic nitrogen base with (i) at least one mixed salt with at least two different cations and/or with (ii) a mixture of salt type compounds which on heating can be transformed into at least one salt type compound with at least two different cations, as in (i); wherein in variations (i) and (ii), at least one of the cations is selected from a group (A) of elements Ti, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ag, Sn, Sb, La, Pr, Ta, W and Ce and at least one further cation is selected from a group (B) of elements from periods 3 and 6 of groups II and III, periods 5 and 6 of group IV and periods 4 and 5 of groups III to VIII and the lanthanides of the periodic

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions, comprising A) from 10 to 99.4% by weight of at least one thermoplastic polyamide B) from 0.5 to 20% by weight of a melamine compound C) from 0.1 to 60% by weight of red phosphorus D) from 0 to 60% by weight of other additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of A) to D) is 100%.

Abstract: The invention relates to flameproofed adhesive and sealing materials containing 0.1-99.9% by weight of adhesive or thermoplastic polymer and 0.1-99.9% by weight of flameproofing agent, wherein the flameproofing agent contains at least one phosphinic acid salt of the formula (I) and/or one diphosphinic acid salt of the formula (II) in which R1, R2 are identical or different and are C1-C6-alkyl, linear or branched, and/or aryl; R3 is C1-C10-alkylene, linear or branched, C6-C10-arylene, C6-C10-alkylarylene or C6-C10-arylalkylene; M is Mg, Ca, Al, Zn, Sb, Sn, Ge, Zn, Ti, Fe, Zr, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Li, Na, K and/or a protonated nitrogen base; m is 1 to 4; n is 1 to 4 and x is 1 to 4, the adhesive polymers being acrylate resins, polyurethane resins, saturated and unsaturated polyester resins, styrene-butadiene copolymers, vinyl acetate copolymers, silicones, synthetic rubber and/or polyolefin resins.

Abstract: Use of a hindered amine light stabiliser as an additive in a thermoplastic moulding composition comprising polyethylene terephthalate and an acetaldehyde scavenger for reducing the degree of discolouration and/or degree of light transmission of a moulded article formed from the composition.

Abstract: A fire retardant VC-based resin composition includes 100 parts by weight of a VC-based resin, 0.05 to 8 parts by weight of at least one molybdenum compound anti-smoke agent, and 0.1 to 3 parts by weight of an alkaline compound.

Abstract: Polymer compositions comprising: (A) at least one polyester (A) comprising: (1) diacid residues comprising about 70 to 100 mole percent phthalic acid residues; and 0 to about 30 mole percent of modifying dicarboxylic acid residues, wherein the total mole percent of diacid residues is equal to 100 mole percent; and (2) diol residues comprising about 0 to 45 mole percent 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues, and 100 to about 55 mole percent of other alkylene glycol residues, wherein the total mole percent of diol residues is equal to 100 mole percent; and (B) a miscible blend of: (1) at least one polycarbonate (B) of bisphenol A; (2) at least one polyester (C) consisting essentially of 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid residues and at least one glycol selected from 70 to 100 mole percent of residues of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues and 0 to 30 mole percent of residues of polytetramethylene glycol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel flame retardant polycarbonate resin compositions comprising at least one aromatic polycarbonate resin, at least one anti-drip agent, and at least one salt as defined herein. The present invention also provides methods for preparing articles comprising said flame retardant composition, and articles made therefrom.