Abstract: New plastic articles are disclosed and claimed having flame retardant properties which contain a core of a plastic polymeric material (thermoplastic, thermoset, rigid foam or semi-flexible foam polymeric material) which is coated with a protective, flame retardant layer comprising a mixture of a thermoplastic polymeric material and a flame retardant, char-forming, intumescent system. The new articles are suitable for the manufacture of e.g. rods, beams, pipes, hoses, non-tubular profiles and panels which are useful in various industries such as the building, automotive and mining industries.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions compriseA) from 30 to 97% by weight of a polyester,B) from 1 to 30% by weight of melamine cyanurate,C) from 1 to 30% by weight of at least one phosphorus-containing flame retardant which contains phosphorus in the valence state -1, -2 or -3,D) from 0 to 60% by weight of other additives and processing aids,where the total of the percentages by weight of components A) to D) is 100%.

Abstract: Damaged thermoplastics can be outstandingly stabilized by the use of a mixture comprising a) 0.05 to 20% by weight, based on the plastic to be stabilized, of at least one polyfunctional epoxide, b) 0.01 to 2% by weight, based on the plastic to be stabilized, of at least one sterically hindered phenol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition containing a non-halogen, non-intumescent flame-retardant system comprising at least one flame-retardant agent with the provisos that the flame-retardant system does not comprise Sb.sub.2 O.sub.3 or does not consist only of alumina trihydrate.

Abstract: Flame retardant compositions comprising a polymer of carbon monoxide, and at least one olefin, and a flame retarding quantity of a melamine compound.

Abstract: A composition, comprising(a) at least one tight cycloolefin,(b) a catalyst for the ring-opening metathesis polymerisation,(c) a filler, and(d) a silane of formula I ##STR1## wherein R is a polyvalent organic group having 2 to 100 carbon atoms, where one or more than one carbon atom can be replaced by O, S, N or Si atoms and Y.sub.1, Y.sub.2 and Y.sub.3 are each independently of one another C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.20 aryl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.20 aralkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 -alkoxyalkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 acyl, gives cured products having excellent mechanical and electrical properties and which is particularly suitable as encapsulating material for electrical and electronic components.

Abstract: A thermoset composition comprises a crosslinked blend of a metallocene copolymer of ethylene and an alpha olefin and a block copolymer of styrene and a diene. A medical article is made from the composition. The invention includes a method to make the composition and the article.

Abstract: Stabilizer mixture comprising, for example, a compound of the formula ##STR1## and, for example, a compound of the formula ##STR2##

Abstract: A fire retarded composition of polyamide, 2 to 5 weight % melamine cyanurate and about 0.07 to about 0.5 weight % phosphorus based on weight of the composition. Phosphorus is preferably provided as a copolyamide containing polymerized carboxyphosphinic acid compound.

Abstract: Flame retarding additives prepared by way of reaction of:A) one or more nitrogenous organic compounds of a defined formula;B) P.sub.2 O.sub.5 ;C) H.sub.2 O.

Abstract: An adhesive sheet is obtained by sheeting a claylike silicone composition comprising an organopolysiloxane, a filler, and an adhesive aid to a gage of 0.1 to 5 mm. The adhesive sheet is easy to handle and bondable to such adherends as metals and plastics to exert a high bond strength.

Abstract: There are herein disclosed a method for preparing a modified resin which comprises thermal/reaction by the use of a norbornenyl group-containing compound typified by norbornenecarboguanamine or its derivative, a method for preparing an epoxy-modified resin which comprises the step of reacting the above-mentioned modified resin and an epoxide, a flame-retarding method, a thermal stabilization method, a compatibilizing method and a surface modification method which comprise utilizing the modified resin, as well as a coating resin composition and an adhesive resin composition containing the modified resin.According to the preparation methods of the present invention, the deterioration of a material scarcely occurs, and a functional group which is excellent in flame retardancy, thermal stability, compatibility and the like can be introduced to the resins.

Abstract: PVC stabilizers containing an overbased mixture of salts, such as magnesium and zinc salts, of unsubstituted and/or alkyl-substituted benzoic acid and optionally one or more fatty aliphatic acids, which contain a carbonate and/or silicate stabilizer, and which preferably also contain one or more polyols containing 2 to 10 hydroxyl groups, exhibit significant and unexpected reduction in the tendency to volatilize and form "fog" upon exposure of the formulation to moderately elevated temperatures, without loss of other desirable stabilization properties.

Abstract: Weatherable polycarbonate compositions (formulations or blends) comprise at least one of a piperazinone and piperazine dione based HALS, and at least one of a benzotriazole, benzophenone, triazine, oxanilide, and cyanoacrylate based UVA. The combination of these HALS and UVA exhibits a synergy that results in enhanced protection of the polycarbonate compositions by imparting photostability to the polycarbonate formulations, thereby reducing yellowing or other forms of light induced degradation.

Abstract: A polyolefin-based flame retardant resin composition which emits no hazardous gases on combustion or incineration after use, requires no additional costs for treating ash, and has excellent flame resistance and mechanical strength is provided.To 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin-based resin, 2 to 60 parts by weight of melamine cyanurate surface-treated by fine silica, and 1 to 30 parts by weight of a phosphoric acid ester are compounded.

Abstract: A mixture of the compounds identified in the title, their pure isomers and alkane-bridged derivatives are particularly effective in stabilizing polymer compositions, particularly polyolefin compositions.

Abstract: Self-extinguishing thermoplastic polyurethanes contain, as flameproofing agents, one or more organic phosphates and/or one or more organic phosphonates, preferably as a mixture together with melamine derivatives.

Abstract: A polymeric composition in which (D) a phenol antioxidant having a specific skeleton 5-t-butyl-3-methyl-4-hydroxyphenyl, (C) a hindered amine photostabilizer having a molecular weight of not less than 400, and (D) a specific phosphorus compound dihydrooxaphosphaphenanthrene are included in (A) a polymeric compound. This polymeric composition is excellent in thermal oxidation degradation resistance and discoloration of coloring resistance in contacting with a combustion gas or the like.

Abstract: Recycled plastics, predominandy thermoplastics, from domestic, commercial and industrial waste can be stabilized against thermooxidative degradation by adding a combination of a sterically hindered phenol with an organic phosphite or phosphonite and a metal salt of a fatty acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable silicone composition comprising (A) an alkenyl-functional organopolysiloxane, (B) a siloxane-modified acrylic polymer, (C) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, and (D) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst. The curable silicone compositions of this invention cure into a highly oil-resistant and highly wear-resistant coating and are useful as base compositions for inks for silicone moldings, and are also useful for imparting release against pressure sensitive adhesives while maintaining a degree of printability.

Abstract: Plastic blends are provided that contain polyester and polycarbonate in combination with isocyanates or isocyanurates or their derivatives and bis(oxazoline) derivatives as additives, to give a molding material having improved hydrolytic resistance and improved chemical and mechanical properties.

Abstract: An additive having an improved dispersibility or adhesion property to thermoplastic resins and useful for imparting an excellent flame resistance and other properties thereto without deteriorating properties that the thermoplastic resins originally possess, such as mechanical, electrical and thermal properties and molding processability, which comprises a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or its salt surface-treated with 0.1 to 50% by weight of a compound having at least two functional groups such as epoxy resin, acid anhydride or the like; and a flame retardant polyester resin composition comprising (A) a thermoplastic polyester, (B) a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or its salt, (C) a compound having at least two functional groups and optionally (D) a phosphorus based flame retarder, which may be prepared by adding the component (B) previously surface-treated with the component (C) or separately adding the components (B) and (C) to the polyester (A).

Abstract: Compounds possessing both a hindered amine moiety, such as a derivative of 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine, and a hydroxylamine moiety where the N-hydroxy group is not attached to a nitrogen atom in a piperidine ring are valuable stabilizers for protecting polymer compositions against the deleterious effects of actinic light and from the adverse effects of high temperature polymer processing environments.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fire-resistant polyamide resin composition comprising 3 to 30 weight percent melamine cyanurate and 0.02 to 1 weight % of an amide compound or a fatty acid glyceride compound or a combination of said amide and glyceride compound.

Abstract: The present invention is a flame retardant polyketone polymer composition which comprises: (a) a bicyclic phosphorus flame retardant compound, such as one containing one or more pentaerythritol phosphate alcohol moieties, as exemplified by bis(pentaerythritol phosphate alcohol) carbonate; (b) an intumescent flame retardant compound containing nitrogen and phosphorus, such as melamine phosphate; and (c), optionally, a monophosphate ester compound to enhance the compatibility of the composition in the polymer substrate, such as a liquid aryl-group containing phosphate ester compound or melamine phosphate, and the monophosphate ester compound is triphenyl phosphate.

Abstract: A stabilizer system for the suppression of yellowing in styrenic polymers, consisting essentially of a benzotriazole such as 2-(2'-hydroxy-3',5'-di-tert-amylphenyl)benzotriazole, a hydroxybenzocyanurate such as tris-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)isocyanurate and a hindered amine light stabilizer selected from the group consisting of (i) bis (2,2,6,6,-tetramethyl-4-piperidinyl) sebacate; and (ii) bis-(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperdinyl) ester of (3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)-butyl malonate. Additionally a dialkyl thiodipropionate and a zinc dialkyldithiocarbamate may be included in the stabilizer system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic resin composition comprising (A) an amorphous resin and further comprising, per 100 parts by weight of the amorphous resin,0.01 to 20 parts by weight of (B) an epoxy group-containing ethylene copolymer, and0.01 to 20 parts by weight of at least one member selected from the group consisting of (C) a polyfunctional compound and (D) a carboxylic acid metal salt, wherein the polyfunctional compound contains, per molecule, at least two identical or different functional groups selected from the group consisting of carboxyl group, amino group, carboxylic acid anhydride group and a unit represented by the formula (1) ##STR1## wherein X and Y are identical and each represents oxygen atom or sulfur atom, or one of X and Y is an oxygen atom and the other is a sulfur atom, or wherein the polyfunctional compound contains, per molecule, at least one unit represented by the formula (2) ##STR2## wherein Z represents oxygen atom or sulfur atom.

Abstract: Triazine polymers obtained by reacting (a) monocyanate; and (b) dicyanate and/or prepolymers thereof are used in forming interconnection structures for bonding an integrated semiconductor device to a carrier substrate.

Abstract: A process for the homogeneous incorporation of a stabilizers into a polycondensate in which the stabilizer is first applied to a finely divided solid polycondensate and the mixture is then revolved in the solid phase of the polycondensate, at temperatures of at least 80.degree. C.Products having an improved color and stability are obtained by this mild incorporation of stabilizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel adducts of cyclic carbonyl monomers with substituted olefins, which also are useful as solution viscosifiers.

Abstract: An addition curing type silicone rubber composition comprising an aliphatic unsaturated group-containing organopolysiloxane, an organohydrogenpolysiloxane and a platinum series catalyst is further blended with a triazine or sulfide control agent to provide a composition which is stable and resistant against premature gelation at room temperature and thus has long-term storage stability. Heating causes the composition to be quickly vulcanized at an acceptable rate into a silicone rubber having satisfactory physical properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides an antistatic and flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition which comprises [A] 100 weight parts of a thermoplastic resin, [B] 2.0 to 40 weight parts of a bromine-containing organic flame retardant, and [C] 1.0 to 30 weight parts of a (meth)acrylamide-based copolymer and/or a (meth)acrylate ester-based copolymer each comprising 65 to 99 mole percent of an olefin-derived structural unit (I), 0 to 15 mole percent of a (meth)acrylate-derived structural unit (II) and 1 to 35 mole percent of a (meth)acrylamide-derived or (meth)acrylate ester-derived structural unit (III), as arranged linearly, with a weight average molecular weight of 1,000 to 50,000.

Abstract: A formaldehyde-free binding, impregnating or coating composition comprisesA) a polymer constituted to from 2 to 100% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated acid or anhydride as comonomer, andB) at least one polyol selected froma triazine of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 to R.sup.3 are each independently of the others a radical X[(C.sub.m H.sub.2m O).sub.n H] or N[(C.sub.m H.sub.2m O).sub.n H].sub.2 where X is NH, O or S, m is from 2 to 5 and n is from 1 to 10,a triazinetrione of the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.4 to R.sup.6 are each independently of the others a radical [(C.sub.m H.sub.2m O).sub.n H] where m is from 2 to 5 and n is from 1 to 10,a benzene or cyclohexyl derivative of the formula ##STR3## where R.sup.7 to R.sup.9 are each independently of the others a radical [X(C.sub.m H.sub.2m O).sub.n H], a radical N[C.sub.m H.sub.2m O).sub.n H].sub.2, a radical [Y(C.sub.m H.sub.2m O).sub.n H] or a radical [(C.sub.m H.sub.2m O).sub.n H] where X is NH, O or S, Y is bivalent C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Triazine polymers obtained by reacting (a) monocyanate; and (b) dicyanate and/or prepolymers thereof are used in forming interconnection structures for bonding an integrated semiconductor device to a carrier substrate.

Abstract: Flame retarded and stabilized polyester composition contain: (a) a polyester resin derived from a cyclohexanemethanol and a carbocyclic acid; (b) a polyphosphate containing a bridging unit between the phosphate moieties therein which is derived from an arylene-containing diol; and (c) a stabilizer which is either:(i) a combination of a hindered phenol-substituted isocyanurate and an epichlorohydrin-bisphenol A reaction product; or(ii) a combination of an ester of a hindered phenol and oxidized polyethylene; when the arylene-containing diol is a monoarylene-containing diol, such as resorcinol or hydroquinone; or(iii) a hindered phenol-substituted isocyanurate; or(iv) a phenolic oxamide antioxidant; or(v) combination of a hindered phenol-substituted isocyanurate and an epichlorohydrin-bisphenol A reaction product; or(vi) combination of an ester of a hindered phenol and oxidized polyethylene;when the arylene-containing diol is a biarylene-containing diol with an alkylene bridging group between the two arylene gr

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic resin composition comprising (A) an amorphous resin and further comprising, per 100 parts by weight of the amorphous resin,0.01 to 20 parts by weight of (B) an epoxy group containing ethylene copolymer, and0.01 to 20 parts by weight of at least one member selected from the group consisting of (C) a polyfunctional compound and (D) a carboxylic acid metal salt, wherein the polyfunctional compound contains, per molecule, at least two identical or different functional groups selected from the group consisting of carboxyl group, amino group, carboxylic acid anhydride group and a unit represented by the formula (1) ##STR1## wherein X and Y are identical and each represents oxygen atom or sulfur atom, or one of X and Y is an oxygen atom and the other is a sulfur atom, or wherein the polyfunctional compound contains, per molecule, at least one unit represented by the formula (2) ##STR2## wherein Z represents oxygen atom or sulfur atom.

Abstract: A stabilizer system for the suppression of yellowing in styrenic polymers, consisting essentially of a benzotriazole such as 2-(2'-hydroxy-3',5'-di-tert-amylphenyl)benzotriazole, a hydroxybenzocyanurate such as tris-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)isocyanurate and a condensation product of a N,N'-(2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidyl)-alkylenediamine and a 6-amino-2,4-dichloro-1,3,5-s-triazine such as the condensation product of N,N'-(2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidyl)hexamethylenediamine and 6-morpholino-2,4-dichloro-1,3,5-s-triazine. Additionally a dialkyl thiodipropionate and a zinc dialkyldithiocarbamate may be included in the stabilizer system.

Abstract: Halogen-free, flame-resistant polymeric compositions contain an intumescence flameproofing system which comprises ammonium polyphosphate and an organophosphorus nitrogen component. The organophosphorus nitrogen component here is a phosphoric acid polyester according to the formula ##STR1## In these formulae, R is CH.sub.2, C.sub.2 H.sub.4 or C.sub.3 H.sub.6, while m is 1 to 10 and n is 1 to 6.

Abstract: The invention provides UV-stabilizer concentrates, which, relative to the total weight, consist ofA) 40 to 80 weight-% of at least one thermoplastic polyurethaneB) 10 to 30 weight-% 1,3,5-tri-glycidyl-isocyanurate andC) 10 to 30 weight-% 2-(2-hydroxy-3,5,-di-tert-amyl-phenyl)-2H-benzotriazole and/or 1,6-hexane-di-yl-bis-(3-(3-benzotriazole-N-yl)-4-hydroxy-5-tert-butyl)-phe nyl-propanoate.The invention also discloses a process for their production, and their utilization to stabilize TPU against UV- and thermal-degradation.

Abstract: Flameproofed thermoplastic polyamide molding materials containA) from 40 to 98% by weight of a thermoplastic polyamide,B) from 0.5 to 30% by weight of melamine cyanurate,C) from 0.5 to 50% by weight of magnesium hydroxide,D) from 1 to 50% by weight of a fibrous or particulate filler or of a mixture thereof which differs from B) and C) andE) from 0 to 30% by weight of conventional additives or processing assistants.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermoplastic resin composition improved in stability at the time of processing which comprises (a) 100 parts by weight of a polyphenylene ether resin and (b) 0.001-15 parts by weight of at least one 4-amino-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidyl compound represented by the following formula (I) or (II): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom, an oxygen atom (oxy radical), a hydroxyl group, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an allyl group, a benzyl group, an aryl group, an alkanoyl group, an alkenoyl group, an alkyloxy group or a cycloalkyloxy group;R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or ##STR2## where X represents a direct bond, --O-- or --NH--, R.sub.4 represents a direct bond, a straight or branched alkylene group, an alkylidene group or an arylene group, R.sub.5 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group, ##STR3## n represents an integer of 1 to 4, p represents an integer of 2 to 6, andR.sub.

Abstract: Flame retardant polyamide compositions are provided which contain melamine as the flame retardant. Flame retardant benefits are particularly realized by a composition which is a blend of melamine with a copolymer of polyamide-6,6 with another dicarboxylic acid, said copolymer having a melting point below 250.degree. C.

Abstract: Triazine polymers are obtained reacting (a) monocyanate; and (b) dicyanate and/or prepolymers thereof. The polymers are useful in forming interconnection structures for forming an integrated semiconductor device to a carrier substrate.

Abstract: A thermosetting coating composition suitable for use in the production of coated and precoated metals comprises (A) a thermosetting resin-hardener mixture which is a mixture of at least one base resin and at least one hardener, (B) an aluminum silicate colloid which is a mixture of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 or Al(OH).sub.3 with SiO.sub.2, (C) a melamine cyanurate compound, and (D) a solvent in such an amount that the composition has a viscosity adequate for coating. Optionally a pigment and/or lubricant may be added.

Abstract: An intumescent nonhalogenated flame retardant polystyrene composition having high impact strength comprises polystyrene, ammonium polyphosphate, tris(2-hydroxyethyl) isocyanurate, hydrated zinc borate, and substantially amorphous elastomeric polymer.

Abstract: New process for blowing molding polyamide compositions, employing a composition comprising a polyamide and one or more cyanate components, specifically cross-linking cyanates which form a triazine upon curing.

Abstract: Improved flame retardant moisture curable insulation compositions are comprised of an ethylene-alkoxysilane copolymer, a halogenated anhydride and antimony trioxide provided. The compositions have good processability and can be moisture cured to provide products which meet all of the requirements for SAE J-1128 low tension primary cable. The halogenated anhydride imparts flame retardancy to the compositions and also promotes cure by catalyzing the hydrolysis/condensation reaction of the silane copolymer. Optionally there may be included in the composition antioxidants, silanol condensation catalysts, organic halogen containing flame retardant compounds and other conventional compounding ingredients.

Abstract: By adding melamine cyanurate, polyoxymethylene is stabilized against acid attack, wherein in particular as little as under 3 parts of MCA per 100 parts of POM are effective. The weight loss of a stabilized POM under the action of acid may be less than 3% of that of an unstabilized POM. The product is useful in products which are exposed to acidic agents such as irrigation systems, dishwashers, sanitary installations.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions containing, per 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic material containing at least one alkenyl aromatic hydrocarbon polymer or copolymer and, if required, at least one other thermoplastic of elastomeric resin:(a) from 5 to 30 parts by weight of melamine and melamine isocyanurate,(b) from 2 to 10 parts by weight of at least one polyol containing at least 4 hydroxyl functions per molecule, and(c) from 0 to 14 parts by weight of at least one organic ester of phosphoric acid.A process for their preparation consists of mixing the various constituents at a temperature higher than the softening point of the alkenyl aromatic hydrocarbon polymer or copolymer, between 150.degree. and 200.degree. C., for a duration between 1 and 5 minutes in an internal mixer or extruder.Articles obtained by transformation of the above compositions are formed having low combustion rates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polymers which are adducts of an unsaturated hydrocarbon, wherein the novel polymers are produced by contacting cyclic carbonyl monomers with an unsaturated hydrocarbon to form novel cyclic carbonyl polymers having an Mn of about 500 to about 10.sup.7.