Abstract: The present invention is a stabiliser composition for thermoplastic resin compositions, especially for resin compositions based on polyvinyl chloride (PVC), that comprises calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide or a mixture of calcium hydroxide and calcium oxide, at least one ?-diketone or a salt of a ?-diketone or a mixture thereof and at least one hydroxyl-group-containing isocyanurate or a mixture of two or more hydroxyl-group-containing isocyanurates, wherein component B contains less than 33% by weight, based on component B, of acetylacetone or a salt of acetylacetone or a mixture thereof.

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 curable coating composition includes a plasticizing component. The plasticizing component includes an isocyanurate core and at least one low surface tension group pending from the isocyanurate core. The low surface tension group may be a) a fatty chain includes at least 6 carbon atoms, b) a silicon-containing group having at least 1 silicon atom, c) a fluorocarbon, and combinations thereof. The low surface tension group may have cross-linkable functional groups pending therefrom. In addition to the plasticizing component, the curable coating composition further includes a resin component and a crosslinking agent that is reactive with the resin component. The curable coating composition including the plasticizing component is capable of forming a cured film that has resistance to both cracking and etching that, to date, has not been achieved with known plasticizing components.

Abstract: The invention relates to flame-retardant thermoplastic compositions comprising a blend of PA-11 and PA-12 polyamide resins and melamine cyanurate, their method of preparation and their application in the manufacture of industrial articles.

Abstract: A flame-retardant molding composition that includes an epoxy resin, melamine cyanurate, and one or more hydrated metal salts capable of liberating water when heated. The hydrated metal salt may include one or more compounds selected from metal borate salts, Group IIB oxides, and polyhydroxides of one or more elements selected from Group IIA elements and Group IIIB elements. The molding composition may be used to coat an electrical or electronic device by heating the molding composition to a temperature sufficient to cure the molding composition and form a polymer on the surface of the device. Electrical and electronic devices formed by the method are also disclosed.

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: The invention relates to a stabilizer composition which comprises at least one calcium compound and one isocyanurate bearing hydroxy groups and also one dye or one pigment or both for weathering-resistant thermoplastic resin compositions, in particular for weathering-resistant colored resin compositions based on polyvinyl chloride—(PVC)—where the composition has low content of ?-diketones or is in essence free from ?-diketones.

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: A semiconductor device which is not a light emitting semiconductor device is provided. This device is encapsulated with a silicone resin composition which is solid at room temperature and liquid at molding temperature, and which cures into a transparent article having a hardness measured by Type D durometer according to JIS K 6253 of at least 30 and an elongation in a tensile test of at least 5%.

Abstract: A flame-retardant resin composition comprises a thermoplastic resin; a flame retardant comprising a phosphorus-containing compound (A), a aromatic resin (B), and at least one flame-retardant auxiliary (C) selected from a nitrogen-containing compound and a metal salt of an inorganic acid; and at least one stabilizer auxiliary (D) selected from a compound having a functional group reactive to an active hydrogen atom and a water-repellent compound. The phosphorus-containing compound may be a phosphoric ester. The aromatic resin may be a polyphenylene sulfide-series resin or a polyphenylene oxide-series resin. The nitrogen-containing compound is a salt of an amino group-containing triazine compound with an oxygen acid, a salt of an amino group-containing triazine compound with a hydroxyl group-containing triazine compound, a polyphosphoric acid amide, a cyclic urea compound, or others.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic moulding materials containing A) between 20 and 97 wt. % of a thermoplastic polyester; B) between 1 and 40 wt. % of a phosphinic acid salt and/or a diphosphinic acid salt and/or the polymers thereof, constituent B) having an average particle size (value d50) which is smaller than 10 ?m; C) between 1 and 30 wt. % of a nitrogenated flameproofing agent; D) between 0 and 5 wt. % of at least one ester or amide of saturated or unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acids having between 10 and 40 C atoms and aliphatic saturated alcohols or amines having between 2 and 40 C atoms; and E) between 0 and 60 wt. % of other additives. The total weight percent of constituents A) to E) amounts to 100%.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame retardant combination comprising, as component A, a phosphinate of the formula (I) and/or a diphosphinate of the formula (II) and/or polymers of these where R1 and 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 calcium ions, magnesium ions, aluminum ions and/or zinc ions, m is 2 or 3; n is 1 or 3; x is 1 or 2; and comprising a component B1, B2 and/or B3 wherein B1 is a salt of 1,3,5-triazine compound with polyphosphoric acid, and wherein B2 is a melamine polymetaphosphate, and wherein B3 is a composite salt of polyphosphoric acid with melamine, melam and/or melem.

Abstract: Organic polymer substrates, for example polyolefins such as polypropylene, can be made flame retardant by the incorporation of a mixture of (i) at least one melamine based flame retardant and (ii) at least one flame retardant selected from the group consisting of the organohalogen and phosphorus containing flame retardants. Further optional flame retardants include antimony compounds and sterically hindered amines.

Abstract: A flame-retardant polybutylene terephthalate resin composition wherein (A) 20-70% by weight of a polybutylene terephthalate resin or a mixture of a polybutylene terephthalate resin and a polyethylene terephthalate resin, (B) 1–20% by weight of a vinyl based resin, (C) 1–20% by weight of a phosphoric acid ester, (D) 1–30% by weight of a salt of a triazine based compound and cyanuric acid or isocyanuric acid, and (E) 0.1–5% by weight of an alkaline earth metal compound are compounded, and formed articles thereof have high degrees of flame retardancy and tracking resistance, and are unlikely to allow occurrence of metal pollution or deterioration in hydrolysis resistance due to a phosphoric acid ester, and therefore are suitable for machine component parts, electrical/electronic component parts, and automotive component parts.

Abstract: A flame-retardant resin composition comprises 10 to 300 parts by weight of a flame retardant (B) and 1 to 200 parts by weight of an inorganic filler (C) (a glass fiber and/or a glass flake), relative to 100 parts by weight of a base resin (A). The flame retardant (B) comprises a polyphenylene oxide-series resin and/or a polyphenylene sulfide-series resin (B1), a phosphoric ester (B2), and a nitrogen-containing cyclic compound (B3) (for example, a polyphosphate of an amino group-containing triazine compound). The inorganic filler (C) has been treated with a surface-treatment agent or sizing agent containing a novolak epoxy resin. Such a resin composition is useful for obtaining a shaped article which has been inhibited from dripping and to which flame retardancy is highly imparted.

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 sterically hindered amine stabilizer, (ii) at least one conventional flame retardant selected from the group consisting of the organohalogen, phosphorus containing, isocyanurate and melamine based flame retardants and (iii) at least one acid scavenger. The compositions of the invention combine good flame retardant properties with light stability and good mechanical properties. Polyolefin molded articles are stabilized against light, heat and oxygen and made flame retardant with the incorporation of at least one sterically hindered amine and at least one conventional flame retardant, while allowing normally high levels of flame-retardant fillers to be greatly reduced or eliminated.

Abstract: The invention relates to stabilizer systems, containing at least: a) a perchlorate salt; b) at least one or more compounds from the group consisting of carbamides, indole derivatives and enamines of formula (I), wherein n=1 or 2 and X=O or NR1; n=3–6 and X=O; R1=H, C1–C4-alkyl, C2–C6-alkenyl, C6–C10-aryl, C7–C18-alkaryl or C7–C18-aralkyl; R2 (if n=1)=C1–C22-alkyl, C2–C22-alkenyl or aryl, preferably phenyl, optionally substituted with up to 3 hydroxy, C1–C4-alkoxy or C1–C9-alkyl; or R2 (if n=2–6)=linear or branched C1-22-alkylene, optionally interrupted by one or more O or S atoms, wherein R2 (if n=3) can also be a C2–C3-alkyl trisubstituted isocyanurate; if X=NH R2 can also be H. Said stabilizer systems are suitable for stabilizing halogen-containing polymers, more particularly PVC.

Abstract: A molded article produced by injection-molding a molten form of a flame-retardant aromatic polycarbonate resin composition comprising: 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate (A) (Mw: 17,000 to 35,000), 0.01 to 3 parts by weight of inorganic compound particles (B) (average diameter: 10 nm to 10 ?m), 0.001 to 0.5 part by weight of an alkali metal salt (C) of an organic sulfonic acid, and 0.01 to 0.

Abstract: The flame retardant treating agent of the invention comprises a phosphorus-based compound represented by the following formula (4), for example. According to the invention, a polyester fiber woven fabric is immersed in a treatment solution containing the flame retardant treating agent and is heat treated at a prescribed temperature in order to fix the flame retardant treating agent to the polyester fiber woven fabric to obtain flame retardant treated fiber. As a result, it is possible to maintain adequate fiber cleaning durability and achieve a sufficient flame retardant property even by post-treatment, without using halogen-based compounds.

Abstract: Flame retardant treating agents according to the invention comprise a phosphorus-based compound represented by the following formula (4): Flame retardant treated fibers can be obtained by immersion of polyester fiber woven fabrics and the like in a treatment solution containing the flame retardant treating agents and accomplishing heat treatment at a prescribed temperature. It is thereby possible to impart adequate flame retardance to polymer materials such as fibers and thermoplastic polymers even when used in small amounts, and provide flame retardant treating agents that contain no halogen compounds.

Abstract: A polymer composition includes a polymer and a flame retardant. The flame retardant includes: at least one nucleic-acid-related substance that is selected from the group consisting of a nucleic acid base, a nucleoside, a nucleotide and a polynucleotide; and/or at least one derivative of the nucleic-acid-related substance. The derivative is selected from the group consisting of: (a) a sulfate, a nitrate, a borate, a hydrochloride or an isocyanurate of the nucleic acid base; (b) a metal salt of the nucleotide; and (c) a compound obtained by substituting an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group or a mercapto group for a hydrogen atom that is bonded to a nitrogen atom of the nucleic acid base, the nucleoside or the nucleotide.

Abstract: Crosslinkable, flame retardant insulation compositions having improved resistance to scorch are provided. The compositions are comprised of a base resin, hydrated inorganic filler, coupling agent and stabilizer and formulated with a peroxide/scorch retardant combination, specifically, a combination of ?,??-bis(t-butylperoxy)diisopropyl benzene and 2,4-diphenyl-4-methyl-1-pentene.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the molecular weight increase/crosslinking of non-halogen-containing thermoplastic polymers, in which process a composition comprising a) a non-halogen-containing thermoplastic polymer; b) a functional compound having at least two unsaturated carbon bonds; and c) an alkoxyamine having a structural unit (I), which forms free radicals at the melting temperature/processing temperature of the polymer, is mixed and heated above the melting point of the polymer in the case of crystalline polymers or the softening point in the case of amorphous polymers.

Abstract: A flame-retardant molding composition that includes an epoxy resin, melamine cyanurate, and one or more hydrate metal salts capable of liberating water when heated. The hydrated metal salt may include one or more compounds selected from metal borate salts, Group IIB oxides, and polyhydroxides of one more elements selected from Group IIA elements and Group IIIB elements. The molding composition may be used to coast an electrical or electronic device by heating the molding composition to a temperature sufficient to cure the molding composition and form a polymer on the surface of the device. Electrical and electronic devices formed by the method are also disclosed.

Abstract: A flame retarded polyolefin resin composition comprises polyolefin resin, 1 to 40 parts by weight per 100 parts of the polyolefin resin of a brominated bisphenol ether derivative of the formula: wherein R is hydrogen or methyl, and A is —C(CH3)2—, —SO2—, —S—, or —CH2—; and 1 to 30 parts by weight per 100 parts of the polyolefin resin of 2,4,6-tris(mono-, di- or tribromophenoxy)triazine.

Abstract: A water- and oil-repellent, antistatic composition comprises (a) at least one polymeric salt consisting of (i) at least one cation having at least one polyoxyalkylene moiety bonded to a cationic nitrogen center, and (ii) at least one weakly coordinating anion, the conjugate acid of the anion having an acidity greater than or equal to that of a hydrocarbon sulfonic acid; (b) at least one fluorochemical repellent; and (c) at least one insulating material. The composition exhibits good antistatic and repellency characteristics.

Abstract: A flame retarded polyolefin resin composition comprises polyolefin resin, 1 to 40 parts by weight per 100 parts of the polyolefin resin of a brominated bisphenol ether derivative of the formula 1: wherein R is hydrogen or methyl, and A is —C(CH3)2—, —SO2—, —S—, or —CH2—; and 1 to 30 parts by weight per 100 parts of the polyolefin resin of a compound of the formula 2. wherein B is mono-, di- or tribromophenyl group, n is an integer from 1 to 20, and A is as defined above.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition containing a polymer and, as an additive for making a dark laser marking, at least 0.1 wt. % antimony trioxide having an average particle size above 0.5 micrometer. The invention also relates to articles wholly or partly made of the polymer composition and to a process for applying a dark laser mark onto a light background of such article. The polymer composition according to the invention can be marked with laser light of wavelength 1064 nm.

Abstract: Stabilized thermoplastic polymer, especially polyolefin compositions comprising a flame retardant selected from b1) melamin based flame retardants, or one of the compounds b2) bis-(hexachlorocyclopentadieno)cyclooctane, b3) tris-(2,3-dibromopropyl)-isocyanurate, b4) ethylene-bis-tetrabromophthalimide; b5) 1,2,5,6,9,10-hexabromo-cyclo-dodecan, b6) ethane-1,2-bis(pentabromophenyl); and c) a sterically hindered amine light stabilizer of the hydrocarbyloxyamine or hydroxyhydrocarbyloxyamine class and optional further components combine optimum outdoor weathering stability and good flame retardant properties.

Abstract: The invention provides polyurethane containing a) a first additive comprising at least one mono-hindered hydroxyphenyl group and having a molecular weight of at least about 300 Daltons; b) a second additive selected from the group consisting of i) condensation polymers of p-cresol and divinyl benzene and ii) compounds comprising at least one unsymmetrically di-hindered hydroxyphenyl group and having a molecular weight of at least about 300 Daltons; and c) an inorganic chlorine-resist additive. The polyurethane of the invention exhibits improved resistance to degradation by chlorine and by atmospheric fumes.

Abstract: This invention relates to an UV stabilizing additive composition comprising an ortho-hydroxy triazine compound, a hindered hydroxybenzoate compound and optionally a hindered amine compound. This additive composition may be used to stabilize materials from UV radiation. This invention also contemplates a method of stabilizing a material by contacting the material with the UV stabilizing additive composition.

Abstract: Flame-retardant polyester monofilaments formed by extrusion from a mixture consisting essentially of 5 to 20 weight percent melamine cyanurate and 3 to 10 weight percent organopolyphosphonate with the balance being either poly(ethylene terephthalate) or poly(ethylene naphthalate).

Abstract: The thermoplast-based glass/plastic compounds according to the invention contain a low melting point sulfophosphate glass having the following composition: 4 to 10% Li2O; 4 to 10% Na2O; 4 to 8% K2O; 1 to 2% CaO; 35 to 37% ZnO; 0 to 3% La2O3; 19 to 22% P2O5 and 19 to 22% SO3, a high-performance thermoplast, an organic additive and/or a mineral filling material and optionally also carbon black and/or a sterically hindered phosphite or phenol.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aromatic polycarbonate resin composition comprising a resin component (A) selected from the group consisting of an aromatic polycarbonate and a resin mixture of an aromatic polycarbonate and at least one organic polymer resin other than an aromatic polycarbonate, wherein the resin mixture has an aromatic polycarbonate content of 50% by weight or more, and at least one aromatic group-containing silicone compound (B), wherein the at least one aromatic group-containing silicone compound (B) comprises a monomer, a polymer or a mixture thereof, which is represented by at least one formula selected from the group consisting of the following formulae (1) and (2): wherein the component (B) contains the aromatic group in an amount of 5 to 100 mole %, based on the total molar amount of R1, R2, R3 and R4, wherein each of R1 and R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-C20 hydrocarbon group, and each of R3 and R4 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-C20 hydrocarbon group or a metal-containing g

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition having good flame retarding properties and thermal stability is disclosed. The composition contains A) one or more members selected from the group consisting of polyester, polycarbonate and polyester-carbonate, B) a flame retardant component containing a nitrogen compound and a phosphorus compound C) zinc sulphide and optional functional additives and fillers and/or reinforcing agents. The composition is suitable for the preparation molded articles, sheeting or fibers.

Abstract: A heat stabilizing composition for polyolefins comprises an oxidized, non-cationized, non-silylated sulfur black pigment, a hindered phenolic antioxidant a sulfur-containing secondary stabilizer, each in stabilizing amount, and a hindered amine. The heat stabilizing composition yields polyolefin compounds and articles having improved long term heat aging stability. Preferably, the sulfur black pigment is treated by washing, to thereby reduce the concentration of soluble sodium salts.

Abstract: A halogen-free, flame-retardant composition includes (1) organic phosphorus compound (A) and (1′) melamine or a compound derived from melamine (B); or (2) a melamine-phosphorus compound (AB). The composition also includes and olefin polymer and from 0.1-30 wt % based on the olefin polymer, of a compound containing acid, acid anhydride or epoxy groups. The flame-retardant composition may included in a polycondensate composition which incorporate the flame-retardant composition is substantially shortened.

Abstract: A flame-retarding thermoplastic resin composition which is composed essentially of (A) a component of thermoplastic resin, (B) a component of nitrogen atom-containing phosphatic compound, (C) a component of hydroxyl group-containing compound or partly esterified product thereof and (D) a component of neutralizer for acids, with optional component (E) of triazine derivative or (F) of metal alkoxide, wherein the proportion of each component is such that the component (A) is in the range from 60 to 90 parts by weight, the sum of the components (B)+(C) is in the range from 10 to 40 parts by weight and the component (D) is in the range from 0.1 to 5 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the total sum of (A)+(B)+(C), respectively, wherein the weight ratio of (B)/(C) amounts to at least 1.

Abstract: A halogen-free, flame retardant polyester composition comprises, based on the total composition, (a) A poly(ethylene terephthalate) with a molecular weight of at least 50,000 or a blend of poly(ethylene terephthalate) with another polyester, taking into account that the ratio poly(ethylene terephthalate)/other polyester should be at least 55/45. (b) A combination of at least one N-containing compound, selected from the group of triazine, guanidine, or (iso)cyanurate compounds, and at least one P-containing compound, selected from the group of BPA-diphosphates or phosphoramides with the proviso that the ratio of the total amount of P- and N-containing compounds over the total polyester amount should be between 0.3 and 0.6 and the ratio of the P-containing compound over the N-containing compound should be higher than 0.8. (c) An anti-dripping agent in an amount of 0.01-2 weight percent of the total composition. (d) A reinforcing filler in an amount of 0-40 weight percent of the total composition.

Abstract: Crosslinkable, flame retardant insulation compositions having improved resistance to scorch are provided. The compositions are comprised of a base resin, hydrated inorganic filler, coupling agent and stabilizer and formulated with a peroxide/scorch retardant combination, specifically, a combination of &agr;,&agr;′-bis(t-butylperoxy)diisopropyl benzene and 2,4-diphenyl-4-methyl-1-pentene.

Abstract: A polyester composition includes a poly(butylene terephthalate), a nitrogen-containing flame retardant, and a phosphorus-containing flame retardant, such that the weight ratio of the total of the nitrogen-containing flame retardant and the phosphorus-containing flame retardant to poly(butylene terephthalate resin) is at least about 0.70, and the weight ratio of the phosphorus-containing flame retardant to the nitrogen-containing flame retardant is at least about 1.0. The compositions have excellent color stability under ultraviolet light aging, good flame retardance, and high impact strength.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a novel organic based composition which includes at least one organic based heat stabilizer component, and at least one stabilizer modifying component selected from the group of liquid calcium soap and 1,3,5-tris (2-hydroxyethyl) cyanuric acid. The invention also encompasses heat stabilized polymer compositions made with the novel organic based composition disclosed herein.

Abstract: A composition comprising: (a) polyethylene; (b) as a scorch inhibitor, [1,3,5-tris(4-tert-butyl-3-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylbenzyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-(1H,3H,5H)-trione]; (c) a thioester; (d) a hindered amine stabilizer; and (e) an organic peroxide.

Abstract: A water dispersion type water and oil repellent composition which is capable of imparting durable water resistance to clothing for which high water and oil repellency is required and which is capable of imparting high oil repellency to paper. The water dispersion type water and oil repellent composition comprises 1) an aqueous medium, 2) a polymer of a monomer having a polyfluoroalkyl group and one polymerizable unsaturated group and 3) a mono(or poly)ol or an alkylene oxide thereof, as essential components.

Abstract: A flame-proof polyester molding compositions is disclosed. The composition that exhibits good flame-resistance, particularly in thin-walled moldings, contains red phosphorus, nitrogen-containing compounds and a small amount of a hydrotalcite. The composition is particularly suitable for the preparation of moldings, sheeting and fibers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame-retardant polyester or polyamide composition that contains a combination of a compound derived from triazine and an organic phosphorus compound. By choosing as the triazine compound a melamine condensation product, for example melam, a UL 94 V-0 and GWFI 960° classification can be obtained for glass-fibre reinforced polyester or polyamide with a relatively low concentration of flame-retardant additives, and without good mechanical properties being affected. Unusual is moreover that the CTI value can again be brought to 600 Volt for this glass-fibre reinforced polyester or polyamide. In a preferred embodiment use is made of a phosphorus-containing compound containing more than 14 wt. % P. The use thereof with for example melamine cyanurate results in optimum flame-retardant behaviour at a low total concentration of flame-retardant additives. Important additional aspects are improved crystallisation behaviour and a high stiffness.

Abstract: Hindered amines substituted on the N-atom with an —O—E—OH moiety are particularly effective in stabilizing polyolefin and automotive coating compositions against the deleterious effects of oxidative, thermal and actinic radiation where the presence of the OH group on the compounds adds important properties not attainable by the use of normal —O—E moieties.

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: The invention relates to a flame-retardant coating for fiber materials comprising at least one film-forming binder and one flame retardant, wherein this comprises melamine polyphosphate as flame retardant. The invention also relates to the use of the novel flame-retardant coating for producing flame-retardant fiber materials.

Abstract: Flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) compositions are disclosed having melamine cyanurate as the only organic flame retardant additive. Processes are disclosed to make the TPU compositions and to make wire and cable constructions having the TPU compositions as the jacket of the wire and cable constructions.