Abstract: Crosslinkable, flame retardant polymer compositions are provided containing a polyamide or polyester; a flame retardant system; and a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: The invention is directed to joint assemblies comprising at least two adjacent panels and a jointing composition adhering to and positioned between the at least two adjacent panels, methods for installing joint assemblies, and jointing compositions. The jointing compositions include a sealant composition and a long chain ester in an amount of about 0.1% to about 15% by weight, based on the weight of the sealant composition in the jointing composition.

Abstract: Coating materials, processes for preparing them, and their use. The coating materials include hydroxyl-containing (meth)acrylate (co)polymer, carbamate- and hydroxyl-functional compound, an amino resin, and a triazine compound. At least 10 equivalent % of the hydroxyl groups present in (A) and/or (B) are primary hydroxyl groups. The coating materials after curing have a storage modulus E? in the rubber-elastic range of at least 1.5*107 Pa, the storage modulus E? having been measured by dynamic mechanical thermoanalysis (DMTA) on homogeneous free films with a thickness of 40±10 ?m.

Abstract: Compounds which have a benzotriazole and a hindered amine moiety in the same molecule are typified by the formula A wherein at least one of G2, R1 or R2 contains a hindered amine moiety are extremely effective light stabilizers having both the UV absorbing activity of a benzotriazole and the light stabilizing efficacy of a hindered amine in the same molecule. These compounds are effective stabilizers for thermoset resin compositions, thermoplastic resin compositions, for photographic applications, for pigmented or dyed polypropylene, polyamide or polyester fibers, and for white, dyed, dipped, unscented and/or scented candle wax against discoloration and fading when incorporated therein alone or in combination with an antioxidant.

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: A flame retardant additive composition comprising 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. The flame retardant additive is useful in a wide range of thermoplastic compositions.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions, comprising A) from 10 to 98% by weight of at least one thermoplastic polymer, B) from 0.01 to 50% by weight of B1) at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polycarbonate having an OH number of from 1 to 600 mg KOH/g of polycarbonate (to DIN 53240, Part 2), or B2) at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polyester of AxBy type, where x is at least 1.1 and y is at least 2.1, or a mixture of these, C) from 1 to 40% by weight of a halogen-free flame retardant, selected from the group of the phosphorus-containing or nitrogen-containing compounds, or of the P—N condensates, or a mixture of these, D) from 0 to 60% by weight of other additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of components A) to D) is 100%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the trichromatic dyeing or printing of hydroxy-group-containing or nitrogen-containing organic substrates with dye mixtures and also to such dye mixtures and hydroxy-group-containing or nitrogen-containing organic substrates dyed or printed therewith.

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: 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: Nitrous bridged derivatives of 6H-dibenz[c,e][1,2]-oxaphosphorine-6-oxides, process for the preparation and use thereof. The invention refers to nitrous bridged derivatives of 6H-dibenz[c,e][1,2]-oxaphosphorine-6-oxides, a process for the preparation thereof and their use as flameproofing agents for polymers such as polyesters, polyamides, polycarbonates, polystyrenes, polyethylene, polypropylene, phenolic and epoxy resins.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition with improved impact resistance can include (A) about 30 to about 99 parts by weight of an epoxy group-containing styrenic polymer comprising (A1) about 5 to about 100% by weight of an epoxy group-containing vinyl copolymer containing about 0.001 to about 5.0 mol % of an epoxy compound; and (A2) about 0 to about 95% by weight of a rubber modified styrenic copolymer resin; (B) about 1 to about 70 parts by weight of a polyester resin; (C) about 0.001 to about 10 parts by weight of a silicone oil, per 100 parts by weight of a base resin comprising (A) and (B); (D) about 3 to about 20 parts by weight of a bromine-containing flame retardant, per 100 parts by weight of a base resin comprising (A) and (B); and (E) about 0.1 to about 6 parts by weight of a flame retardant aid, per 100 parts by weight of a base resin comprising (A) and (B).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flame-retardant polyamide composition comprising about 60 to about 90 weight percent a polyamide composition; and a flame-retardant composition, comprising (a) a compound based on a reaction product of a triazine derivative with cyanuric acid; (b) a compound based on reaction products of triazine derivatives with boric, phosphoric, or polyphosphoric acid; and (c) a polyhydric alcohol; wherein the ratio of the weight of the compounds based on reaction products of triazine derivatives with boric, phosphoric, or polyphosphoric acid to the weight of the polyhydric alcohol is less than or equal to about 5 while the ratio of the weight of the compounds based on the reaction product of a triazine derivative with cyanuric acid to the weight of the polyhydric alcohol is less than or equal to about 10.

Abstract: Biaxially oriented mono- or multilayered polyester film containing at least one UV stabilizer according to formula (I): wherein R1 is —H, C1-C12-alkyl, -aryl, —S—(C1-C12)-alkyl or —O—R9 or —O—(C1-C5)-alkylene-C(O)O—R9, wherein R9 is -aryl or C1-C12-alkyl, R3 and R4 and R2, R5, R6, R7 and R8 independently from each other represent —H, —(C1-C12)-alkyl, —O—(C1-C12)-alkyl, -aryl or —O-aryl, wherein said alkyl radicals with more than two C-atoms and alkylene radicals with more than one C-atom can be linear or branched.

Abstract: A conductive composition containing a conductive polymer and an ionic liquid. At least part of the conductive polymer is dispersed and/or dissolved in the ionic liquid. In such a conductive composition, at least part of the conductive polymer can be dissolved in the ionic liquid. Thus, the film formability, moldability, and workability of a conductive polymer, which is generally insoluble and infusible, can be increased. More specifically, the invention can provide a conductive composition containing a conductive polymer and an ionic liquid and having high film formability, moldability, and workability.

Abstract: A composition comprises 20 to 80 wt. % of a polyester component comprising a modified polybutylene terephthalate random copolymer derived from a polyethylene terephthalate component selected from polyethylene terephthalate and polyethylene terephthalate copolymers and having at least one residue derived from the polyethylene terephthalate component; from 5 to 35 wt. % of a flame retardant phosphinate (I) or (II) (R1)(R2)(PO)—O]?mMm+ ??(I) [(O—POR1)(R3)(POR2—O)]2?nMm+x, ??(II) and/or a flame retardant polymer thereof, wherein R1 and R2 are independently are H, C1-C6-alkyl, or C6-C10-aryl; R3 is C1-C10, alkylene, 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; 1 to 25 wt. % of a melamine polyphosphate, melamine cyanurate, melamine pyrophosphate, and/or melamine phosphate; and more than 0 to 25 wt. % of a polyetherimide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thiol compound derivative represented by the following formula (1), a curable composition containing the derivative, and a molded product made of the composition. More particularly, the invention relates to a thiol compound derivative which is added to a polymer having reactivity to a thiol derivative substituent to provide a curable composition, a curable composition containing the derivative and a crosslinkable halogen-containing crosslinking polymer, and a crosslinked molded product of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to self-extinguishing thermoplastic polyurethanes, a process for their production and their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polycarbonate resin composition that comprises (A) about 50 to about 95 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin, (B) about 5 to about 50 parts by weight of a poly(meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester resin, (C) about 1 to about 30 parts by weight of a titanium dioxide, (D) about 1 to about 50 parts by weight of a vinyl graft copolymer prepared by graft-polymerizing (d1) about 5 to about 95 parts by weight of a monomer mixture comprising (d11) about 50 to about 95 parts by weight of styrene, ?-methylstyrene, halogen- or C1-C8 alkyl-substituted styrene, C1-C8 methacrylic acid alkyl ester, C1-C8 acrylic acid alkyl ester or a mixture thereof and (d12) about 5 to about 50 parts by weight of acrylonitrile, methacrylonitrile, C1-C8 methacrylic acid alkyl ester, C1-C8 acrylic acid alkyl ester, maleic anhydride, C1-C4 alkyl- or phenyl N-substituted maleimide or a mixture thereof onto (d2) about 5 to about 95 parts by weight of a rubber polymer selected from the group consisting of acryl ru

Abstract: The instant invention relates to liquid or low melting mixtures of phosphines with phenolic antioxidants as stabilizers for thermoplastic polymers. It further relates to amorphous compositions of phosphines with phenolic antioxidants and their use for stabilization of thermoplastic polymers.

Abstract: An intumescent fire retardant system for making polymeric moldings that is halogen-free and provides fire shielding, thermal shielding and a low heat release rate. The intumescent fire retardant system of the present invention comprises, on the basis of 100 parts by weight blended mixture, 20-45 parts of a polymeric binder based on high density polyethylene and an ?-olefin-containing copolymer, such as linear low density polyethylene, and 5-25 parts of a nitrogenous gas-generating agent, 10-30 parts of a water vapor-generating agent, 1-5 parts of an antioxidant, and 0-15 parts of a reinforcing agent. The fire retardant system of the present invention is essentially halogen-free.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition includes the product of melt kneading a composition including a poly(arylene ether), a polyolefin, an acid-functionalized hydrogenated block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic compound and a conjugated diene, and a polyamine compound. The composition exhibits substantially improved chemical resistance compared to a corresponding composition lacking the polyamine compound. Methods of preparing the composition and articles prepared for the composition are also described. The composition is particularly useful for fabricating halogen-free tubes for sheathing automotive wiring harnesses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a UV additive for aminoplast resins, to a method for producing a UV additive as well as to uses thereof. Said UV additive contains soluble sterically-hindered nitroxyl compounds in an aqueous aminoplast precondensate. A UV additive for aminoplast resins with several application forms is thus obtained.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising melamine particles, said composition comprising melamine particles that are obtainable in a crystallising step done on an aqueous phase comprising melamine in solution (melamine A particles), whereby the composition also comprises melamine particles obtainable in a crystallising step done on a melamine melt or on melamine vapour (melamine D particles).

Abstract: The invention provides coating material compositions comprising stable adducts which, at relatively high temperatures, generate radicals that possess initiating activity, and also provides processes for preparing them, and for the use of such coating material compositions. Stable adducts of this kind may be used in order to initiate polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers.

Abstract: Disclosed are stabilizer mixtures comprising at least a) one alkanolamine or one reaction product of a monofunctional or polyfunctional epoxide and ammonia or a monofunctional or polyfunctional dialkyl(aryl)amine or monoalkyl(aryl)amine, and b) one uracil or one initial product and an optional perchlorate salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame retardant polyamide compound comprising a polyamide polymer having a weight-average molecular weight of at least 10,000 g/mol, a polyamide oligomer having a weight-average molecular weight of at most 7500 and a halogen-free phosphorous containing flame retardant. The invention also relates to a process for preparing said flame retardant polyamide compound and to the use of said compound.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polyolefin composition comprising (A) at least one polyolefin prepared in the presence of at least one Ziegler Natta; (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 phenolic species selected from one or more phenolic compounds selected from phenolic antioxidants and ultraviolet light absorbers.

Abstract: A stabilizer composition comprising (A) a compound of the formula (I) wherein R is (CH2—CH2—O—)n, —R2; —CH2—CH(OH)—CH2—O—R2; or —CH(R3)—CO—O—R4; n is 0 or 1; R2 is C1-C13alkyl or C2C20alkenyl or C6-C12aryl or CO—C1-C18alkyl; R3 is H or C1-C8 alkyl; R4 is C1-C12alkyl or C2-C12alkenyl or C5C6cycloalkyl; and (B) one or more compounds selected from benzotriazoles of the formula (IIa), 2-hydroxybenzophenones of the formula (IIb), oxalanilides of the formula (IIc), 2-hydroxyphenyltriazines of formula (IId), cinnamates of formula (IIe), and benzoates of formula (IIf) as defined in claim 1, is especially effective towards stabilizing organic materials against degradation induced by light, heat or oxidation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic composition comprising at least aluminium hypophosphite (aluminium phosphinate), corresponding to the chemical formula Al(H2PO2)3 as halogen-free flame retardant agent, and at least a polymer based on polyamide. The flame retarded halogen-free thermoplastic moulding compositions according to the invention is used to produce articles based on polyamide polymers with or without glass fiber reinforcement, which are flame retarded.

Abstract: Disclosed are natural products composites protected against the deleterious effects of microorganisms comprising at least one natural product, at least one thermoplastic resin, and an effective amount of an antifungal agent. The composites are further advantageously protected against weathering and color formation by the incorporation therein of at least one light stabilizer and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the oxides, hydroxides or silicates of Ca, Mg, Al and Zn. The light stabilizers are selected from the group consisting of the ultraviolet light absorbers and the sterically hindered amines. The metal oxide is for example CaO. The natural products are for example wood flour, flax, hemp, jute, kenaf, or rice husk. The thermoplastic resin is for example polyethylene or polypropylene. The antifungal agent and potential coadditives are incorporated via melt processing such as extrusion, co-kneading, pultrusion and injection molding.

Abstract: Organic polymeric substrates, for example polyolefins such as polypropylene, can be made flame retardant by the incorporation of a synergistic mixture of (i) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the (a) sterically hindered nitroxyl stabilizers, (b) sterically hindered hydroxylamine stabilizers and (c) sterically hindered alkoxyamine stabilizers and (ii) at least one phosphazene flame retardant. Advantageously, a further flame retardant may be added, without the need of adding an antimony synergist. The compositions of the invention combine good flame retardant properties with light stability and good mechanical properties.

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 invention relates to a flame retardant, comprising (A) a triazine-phenolic resin, (B) a nitrogen-containing compound, and (C) at least one metal compound, wherein said triazine-phenolic resin has formula (I): wherein, m and n are independently an integer ranging from 1 to 10 and R is OH, NH2, COOH, SO3H, C(O)H, or CH3CONH. The invention further relates to flame-retardant resin composition containing the above flame retardant and its use.

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: Provided are: a biodegradable plastics composition which controls a biodegradation rate with a synergistic controlling effect on three components, adjusts a hydrolysis rate, and shows significantly improved weatherability; a molded article of the composition; and a method of controlling the biodegradation rate of a biodegradable plastics. The biodegradable plastics composition includes: a biodegradable plastics; and a carbodiimide compound, an ultraviolet ray absorbent, and an antioxidant to be blended as essential ingredients into the biodegradable plastics, and the molded article of the composition is also provided.

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: Disclosed are electret materials with outstanding thermal and charge stability. The electret materials comprise a melt blend of a thermoplastic polymer and one or more hindered hydroxylamine ester compounds that comprise at least one moiety of the formula I where Ra? is a monoacyl or diacyl radical; R1-R4 are each C1-C6alkyl; and R5 and R6 are each, independently of one another, hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl or C6-C10aryl; or R5 and R6 are together oxygen. The melt blends are subjected to an electet treatment, for example a corona treatment. The electret materials are for example nonwoven polyolefin webs and are employed as filter materials, wipes, absorbent materials, filter masks, acoustic materials, printing substrates, measuring devices or contactless switches. The present electret materials may also comprise a further additive selected from the group consisting of the hindered amine light stabilizers, the hydroxyphenylalkylphosphonic esters or monoesters and the aromatic trisamide nucleating agents.

Abstract: A polymer-based reinforced rubber composition may be produced that comprises a) a plurality of polymer-based fibers, wherein at least some of the plurality of polymer-based fibers comprises at least one surface modification agent; and b) a rubber compound, wherein the rubber compound comprises a plurality of active rubber moieties, and wherein at least some of the plurality of active rubber moieties is adhesively interactive with the surface modification agent.

Abstract: The novel transparent polyolefin, polyester or polyamide article disclosed is stabilized against the effects of light, oxygen, heat and agressive chemicals by addition of 0.005-0.30% by weight the polymeric substrate of a hydroxyphenyl triazine UV absorber, and is characterized by its thickness between 1 and 500 ?m. Preferred polyolefin articles thus stabilized are agricultural films containing as further stabilizer a sterically hindered amine. The novel compositions act as selective UV filter especially useful in agriculture.

Abstract: A golf ball comprising a center, an inner cover layer, and an outer cover layer, wherein the outer cover layer has a color lightness, L*, of 87 or greater following exposure to UV light at an irradiance power of 1.00 W/m2/nm for a period of about 1 hour to about 4 hours, and the cover comprises a polyurea formed from a prepolymer and a curing agent; and a blend of color stabilizers consisting of 2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methyl-6-dodecylphenol, 3-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzenepropanoic acid, and 2-[4-((2-Hydroxy-3-dodecyloxypropyl)oxy)-2-hydroxyphenyl]-4,6-bis(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine; wherein each of the color stabilizers is present in an amount of 1.0 to 3.0 percent by weight.

Abstract: There is disclosed a pneumatic tire having a component containing a rubber composition comprising (A) a sulfur-vulcanized rubber compound; and (B) the reaction product of (1) a methylene acceptor; and (2) a combination methylene donor comprising hexamethylenetetramine and at least one N-substituted oxymethyl melamine.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pigment formulations comprising at least one metal complex of an azo compound which in the form of its tautomeric structures generally conforms to the formula (I) The invention is further directed to processes for their production of the metal complexes and their use and particularly to color filters and the use of the color filters.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a mineral oil or wax and a liquid polysiloxane substituted by functional groups, an anionic surfactant and additionally a molecular mono- or polycarboxylic acid and optionally any emulsifiable, hydrophilic or amphiphilic polymer comprising carboxyl groups are outstanding water repellents for leather, furskins, textiles and fibrous materials.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rubber composition capable of forming an inner tube and/or an outer cover having high adhesion to a brass-plated wire and having excellent heat resistance, and oil resistance in a hose using a brass-plated wire as a reinforcing layer. The rubber composition includes 100 parts by mass of a rubber component (A) that includes ethylene-(meth)acrylate copolymer rubber and/or hydrogenated acrylonitrile-diene copolymer rubber, 1 to 30 parts by mass of a phenol resin (B), 1 to 30 parts by mass of silica (C), 0.1 to 5 parts by mass of a triazine compound (D) represented by the following formula (I), and 1 to 15 parts by mass of an organic peroxide (E) (in the formula (I), R represents a mercapto group, alkoxy group, monoalkylamino group, dialkylamino group, monocycloalkylamino group, dicycloalkylamino group, or N-alkyl-N-arylamino group).

Abstract: Polyoxymethylene with improved resistance to acids, comprising A from 84 to 99.79% by weight of at least one polyoxymethylene homo- or copolymer, B from 0.1 to 5% by weight of at least one polyalkylene glycol, C from 0.1 to 10% by weight of zinc oxide, and D from 0.01 to 1% by weight of one or more nitrogen-containing costabilizers, where the total of the percentages by weight of components A to D is 100%. This polyoxymethylene is particularly advantageous when used for producing moldings for use in contact with aggressive acids or with aggressive acid-containing cleaning agents, in particular for applications in the sanitary sector or the white goods sector.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a flame-resistant fiber which possesses low negative effects on the environment and humans, such as emission of hazardous substances, which displays excellent both flame and weather resistance, and which does not reduce spinnability and fiber strength, and is able to provide a fiber molding obtained from the fiber. A flame-resistant fiber comprising at least one type of phosphazene derivatives selected from cyclic phosphazene derivatives and linear phosphazene derivatives, a hindered amine derivative containing specific groups, and a thermoplastic resin, wherein the fiber contains 0.25-5.0 wt % of the phosphazene derivative and 0.025-3.0 wt % of the hindered amine derivative, and the fiber fineness is 0.01-100 dtex.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the prevention of scorching before crosslinking of a thermoplastic and/or elastomeric composition with peroxides or azo compounds. This is achieved by using a nitroxide in combination with at least one crosslinking promoter (promoter) chosen from group (P) consisting of compounds containing at least one double bond, which may be difunctional or polyfunctional.

Abstract: The invention relates to a styrene-hypophosphite adduct of the formula (I) {R9[C(Ph(R1, R2, R3, R4, R5))R6—CR7R8]n}mP(O)(O 1/x Mx+)(R10)2-m where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are identical or different and are hydrogen, alkyl, linear or branched, aryl, aralkyl, oxoalkyl, oxoaryl, aminoalkyl, and/or aminoaryl, R9 is H or a free-radical-initiator radical, R10 is H, Mx+ is Li, Na, K, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Al, Ge, Sn, Bi, Sb, Pb, Ti, TiO, Zr, ZrO, Zn, Fe, Ce, Mn, and/or a protonated nitrogen base having the valency x, m=1 or 2, and n=from 1 to 100, and is the number of styrene units C(Ph(R1, R2, R3, R4, R5))R6—CR7R8 inserted into the P—H bond.

Abstract: Cosmetic/dermatological sunscreen compositions, suited for photoprotecting, e.g., the skin, lips, scalp and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV-radiation, contain thus effective amounts of at least one novel s-triazine compound tri-substituted with para-aminobenzalmalonate substituents.