Abstract: Provided are a polypropylene resin composition which does not produce very much mold staining at the time of molding, which is excellent in antistatic property, weather resistance and molding processability, which has good balance between high rigidity and high impact resistance, and which can give a molded article excellent in flow mark appearance and weld appearance when being processed into a molded article, and a molded article produced therefrom. The polypropylene resin composition of the present invention contains 98 to 50 parts by weight of a specified polypropylene resin (A), 1 to 25 parts by weight of a specified ethylene-?-olefin copolymer rubber (B), 1 to 25 parts by weight of an inorganic filler (C), 0.02 to 1 part by weight of a hindered amine light stabilizer (D) which satisfies specified requirements (a), (b) and (c), and 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition which is characterized in that it comprises a mixture (A) consisting of formula (A1) and/or formula (A2), phenolic resin (B) and a stabilizer (C) in the form of a HALS compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous process for producing a reactive polymer based on compounds according to the structures (A1) and/or (A2) and phenolic resin in an extruder and to the reactive polymer produced according to said process and the use thereof for producing composite materials.

Abstract: The invention provides polycarbonate resins which are excellent in terms of light resistance, transparency, hue, heat resistance, thermal stability, and mechanical strength. The invention relates to a polycarbonate resin composition containing: a polycarbonate resin at least containing structural units derived from a dihydroxy compound having the portion represented by the following formula (1) as part of the structure thereof; and a bluing agent. The invention further relates to a polycarbonate resin composition including: a polycarbonate resin (A) containing structural units derived from a dihydroxy compound represented by the following formula (2) as part of the structure thereof; and a bluing agent. ?CH2—O???(1) The case where the portion represented by the general formula (1) constitutes —CH2—O—H is excluded.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the structure of formula I and II: where X is selected from the group consisting of O, S and NH; Y, A and B are independently selected from the group consisting of N and CH; D, E and F are independently selected from the group consisting of CH, N, O and S; the symbol represents a single or a double bond; and R1, R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, electron withdrawing groups and electron releasing groups. In other embodiments, the compounds are used as oxygen scavengers and in barrier compositions and articles.

Abstract: The invention provides a radiation-curable ink composition for inkjet recording, the ink composition containing at least: a specific azo compound, a tautomer of the azo compound, a salt of the azo compound, a salt of the tautomer, a hydrate of the azo compound, a hydrate of the tautomer, or any combination thereof; a polymer dispersant; a cationic polymerizable compound; and a cationic polymerization initiator. The invention further provides an inkjet recording method including ejecting and curing the ink composition. The invention further provides a printed matter formed by the inkjet recording method.

Abstract: The invention provides a radiation-curable ink composition for inkjet recording, the ink composition containing at least: a specific azo compound, a tautomer of the azo compound, a salt of the azo compound, a salt of the tautomer, a hydrate of the azo compound, a hydrate of the tautomer, or any combination thereof; a polymer dispersant; a radical polymerizable compound; and a radical polymerization initiator. The invention further provides an inkjet recording method including ejecting and curing the ink composition. The invention further provides a printed matter formed by the inkjet recording method.

Abstract: A conduit that contains an elongate member that defines a hollow passageway is provided. The conduit may be used to convey electricity (e.g., jacket of a communication cable, raceway for protecting a communication cable, etc.), fluids (e.g., pipes), etc. In one embodiment, for example, the conduit may be a raceway for use in a plenum of a building structure. Regardless of the type of conduit, at least a portion of the elongate member is formed from a thermoplastic composition that contains a polyarylene sulfide and fire-resisting system. Due in part to the specific nature and concentration of these components, the present inventors have discovered that the resulting thermoplastic composition may have a relatively high melting temperature.

Abstract: Golf ball 2 has core 4, cover 6 and paint layer 12. The base polymer of the cover 6 includes a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer. The cover 6 includes a benzotriazole based ultraviolet ray absorbing agent, a hindered amine light stabilizer and a hindered phenol heat resistance stabilizer. Provided that the molar concentration of the benzotriazole based ultraviolet ray absorbing agent is defined as A; the molar concentration of the hindered amine light stabilizer is defined as B; and the molar concentration of the hindered phenol heat resistance stabilizer is defined as C, the molar ratio (B/A) is 0.01 or greater and 0.5 or less, and the molar ratio [(B+C)/A] is 0.1 or greater and 1.5 or less. Preferably, the hindered amine light stabilizer does not have a hindered phenol group in the molecule. Preferably, the principal component of the elastomer is a reaction product of MDI and polyether polyol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of sterically hindered amines comprising one or more groups of the general formula (I) to stabilize inanimate organic material, more particularly plastics or coating materials, where R1 and R2 each independently, alike or different, are H, C1-C20 alkyl, C3-C15 cycloalkyl, aryl, hetaryl or a heterocycle, R4, R5, R6, and R7 each independently, alike or different, are C1-C20 alkyl, or R4 and R6 or R5 and R7 together are a tetramethylene or pentamethylene group, and R3 is aryl or hetaryl. The invention further relates to methods of stabilizing inanimate organic material, especially plastics or coating materials. Additionally provided by the invention are selected sterically hindered amines comprising one or more groups of the general formula (I). Additionally provided by the invention are materials that comprise selected sterically hindered amines.

Abstract: A polyvinyl chloride composition having polyvinyl chloride resin and a plasticizer ester selected from di-butyl terephthalate, di-isobutyl terephthalate, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A room-temperature-curable polyorganosiloxane composition includes: 100 parts by mass of polyorganosiloxane capped with hydroxyl groups at termini and having a viscosity (23° C.) of 0.02 to 1000 Pa·s; 1 to 200 parts by mass of a filler capable of imparting flame retardancy; 0.1 to 10 parts by mass of a partially hydrolyzed condensate of a silane compound of R1aSi(OR2)4-a wherein R1('s) and R2('s) independently represent a substituted/unsubstituted univalent hydrocarbon group, and ‘a’ represents a numerical value of 0?a?0.2 on average; 0.1 to 10 parts by mass of a silane compound of R32Si(OR4)2 wherein R3's and R4's) independently represent a substituted/unsubstituted univalent hydrocarbon group, or its partially hydrolyzed condensate having 3 or less Si atoms in its molecule; 0.

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

Abstract: A yellow water-based pigment dispersion liquid is provided that includes pigment particles dispersed with a significantly small particle size, that has excellent dispersion stability, that causes less precipitation even at low viscosity, and that provides high gloss when the dispersion liquid is used as a main component of inkjet recording ink. In order to produce the water-based pigment dispersion liquid, it is important to add, as a kneading aid, an acetylene glycol surfactant having a specific structure and an HLB value of 8 to 12 to a mixture containing a bis-acetoacetallylide pigment, a styrene-acrylic acid copolymer having an acid value of 145 to 175, a basic compound, and a humectant and then to knead the resultant mixture to obtain a pigment dispersion. By dispersing the pigment dispersion in a water-based medium, a water-based pigment dispersion liquid for inkjet recording having the characteristics above can be produced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic molding composition containing at least one polyester, a compound of the formula (I) a mixture of compounds of the formula (II) and optionally additional compounds and additives. The invention further relates to the use of the thermoplastic molding composition for the producing fibers, foils and moldings. The invention further relates to fibers, foils and moldings containing the thermoplastic molding composition.

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

Abstract: A waterproof sheet comprising a vinyl chloride-based resin composition which comprises 100 parts by weight of a vinyl chloride-based resin (A), 5 to 100 parts by weight of a plasticizer (B), 0.05 to 5 parts by weight of a hindered amine compound (C) represented by the following general formula (I), and 0.05 to 5 parts by weight of a benzotriazole-based ultraviolet light absorber (D) represented by the general formula (II): wherein R1 and R2 represent each independently an alkyl group having 4 to 20 carbon atoms or a cycloalkyl group having 5 to 6 carbon atoms; wherein R3 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A resin composition suitable for an optical element in which the moldability, thermal resistance, mechanical strength, and low birefringence are not impaired, the deterioration is hardly generated although the laser light nearby the UV is used, change in the optical properties during the use are extremely small, particularly the light transmittance is maintained high, and a foreign substance is hardly deposited on a surface of the molded product such as an optical element. In addition, an optical element obtained by molding the resin composition, and an optical pickup device using the optical element. The thermoplastic resin composition contains the polymer having a specific structure and two kinds of specific optical stabilizers in a specific mass ratio among a hindered amine light stabilizer having the molecular weight of 400 to 5,000.

Abstract: Provided are a polylactic acid resin composition which has a superior weatherability while inhibiting crystallization, and a resin molded article using this polylactic acid resin composition. The polylactic acid resin composition according to the present invention is a polylactic acid resin composition in which a hindered amine compound having a partial structure represented by the following General Formula (1): (wherein, R1, R2, R3 and R4 each independently represents a C1 to C4 alkyl group; and R represents a C1 to C18 alkyl group, C1 to C18 acyl group or C5 to C8 cycloalkyl group, which is optionally substituted with a hydroxyl group) is blended at an amount of 0.005 to 30 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of polylactic acid resin. The resin molded article according to the present invention is obtained by molding this polylactic acid resin composition.

Abstract: Provided is a sealing film for a solar battery which has excellent light resistance and heat resistance by preventing yellowing due to the influence of light or heat. The sealing film for a solar battery, in which 0.05-10 parts by weight of a hindered amine compound having a substructure represented by the following general formula (I): (wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 each independently represent C1-C4 lower alkyl; and R represents hydrogen, C1-C18 straight- or branched-chain alkyl which may be substituted by hydroxy, or C5-C8 cycloalkyl) based on 100 parts by weight of an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer is blended.

Abstract: The invention, relates to azo-compounds of formula (I), wherein >N—O—R substituted 2,2,6,6-tetraalkyl-piperidyl groups are present. These azo-compounds have excellent flame retardant properties, either if applied alone, or combined with other compounds, having flame retardant properties.

Abstract: Formulations for voltage switchable dielectric materials include two or more different types of semiconductive materials uniformly dispersed within a dielectric matrix material. The semiconductive materials are selected to have different bandgap energies in order to provide the voltage switchable dielectric material with a stepped voltage response. The semiconductive materials may comprise inorganic particles, organic particles, or an organic material that is soluble in, or miscible with, the dielectric matrix material. Formulations optionally can also include electrically conductive materials. At least one of the conductive or semiconductive materials in a formulation can comprise particles characterized by an aspect ratio of at least 3 or greater.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photovoltaic module comprising a photovoltaic semiconductor (1) and one or more layers (2), which contain a synthetic polymer (A) and a hindered amine light stabilizer (B). The hindered amine light stabilizer (B) is for example a compound of the formula (I) wherein m is =1, Y is O, A is C1-C19 alkylcarbonyl and Z1 is C1-C18 alkyl, C5-C7 cycloalkyl or C2-C12 alkyl substituted with hydroxyl.

Abstract: A method for the improvement of the barrier properties of ethylene homo- or copolymer compositions against permeation of hydrocarbons comprised in liquid fuels or mineral oils is disclosed. The ethylene homo- or copolymer comprises at least one sterically hindered amine compound in an amount of from 100 to 10 000 ppm, calculated on total weight of the polymer. At least one surface of a hollow body made of said ethylene homo- or copolymer is subjected to fluorination.

Abstract: Automotive interior article comprising a polypropylene composition having a melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C.) of 2.0 to 80.0 g/10 min, said polypropylene composition comprises (a) at least 25 wt.-% of a heterophasic polypropylene (H-PP1), (b) 10,000 to 550,000 ppm inosilicate, (c) 1000 to 5,000 ppm of phenolic antioxidants, and further wherein said heterophasic polypropylene (i) comprises a polypropylene matrix and an elastomeric copolymer, said elastomeric copolymer comprises units from .propylene and .ethylene and/or C4 to C20 ?-olefin (ii) has comonomer content of 8 to 30 wt.-% based on said heterophasic polypropylene, said comonomer is ethylene and/or at least one C4 to C20 ?-olefin, and (iii) has a xylene cold soluble (XCS) content measured according to ISO 6427 of 15.0 to 40.0 wt.-% based on the heterophasic polypropylene.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel composition comprising hydroxylamine esters and thio compounds, which are suitable for lowering the molecular weight of polypropylene, propylene copolymers or polypropylene blends and result in an excellent degradation performance at temperatures below 220° C.

Abstract: Methods of preparing polymeric webs include hot melt blending of thermoplastic resins and processing aids. The process aids include hindered amine N-substituted succinimide oligomers. The webs prepared from the blends may be in the form of films or non-woven fibrous webs. Non-woven microfiber webs are useful as filtration media. Among the polymeric webs produced are electret webs. The processing aids also function as charge-enhancing additives for the electret webs.

Abstract: The instant invention pertains to hindered amine compounds having at least two nitrogen atoms with different basicity. One part is substituted on the N-atom by alkoxy moieties and the other part is substituted on the N-atom by a hydroxy-alkyl moiety. These materials are particularly effective in stabilizing polymers, especially thermoplastic polyolefins, against the deleterious effects of oxidative, thermal and actinic radiation. The compounds are also particularly effective in stabilizing acid catalyzed and ambient cured coatings systems.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyolefin compositions containing a polyolefin resin, a hindered amine light stabilizer, and a polymer processing aid. Methods for preparing the polymer compositions, methods for using the compositions to produce articles of manufacture, and the articles produced from these polyolefin compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Electret webs are presented which include a blend of a thermoplastic resin and a charge-enhancing additive. The charge-enhancing additives include a heterocyclic imide material which is free of fluorinated groups. The webs prepared from the blends may be in the form of films or non-woven fibrous webs. Non-woven microfiber webs are useful as filtration media.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for preventing discoloration of pyrithione-containing materials, in particular plastic materials or other material such as paints, coatings, adhesives or textiles which are exposed to an outdoor environment. The method is likewise suited for preventing discoloration of other pyrithione-containing materials such as personal care compositions like shampoos. A discoloration inhibitor that includes dehydroacetic acid or a salt thereof is added to the pyrithione-containing material. The discoloration is prevented without the addition of a cyclic organic phosphoric acid ester or an organic phosphite. Use of the discoloration inhibitor does not interfere with the antimicrobial effect of the pyrithione.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic molding composition comprising a) 0% to 99.7% by weight of one or more styrene copolymers, as component A b) 0.1% to 10% by weight of the compounds of the formulae I, II, III, IV, and V, or isomers thereof, as component B: c) 0.2% to 0.9% by weight of a compound of the formula (VI), as component C: d) 0% to 0.9% by weight of a mixture of the formula (VII), as component D: e) 0% to 0.5% by weight of a compound of the formula (VIII) as component E: or 0% to 0.5% by weight of a compound of the formula (IX): or 0% to 0.5% by weight of a compound of the formula (X): or 0% to 0.5% by weight of a compound of the formula (XI): f) 0% to 10% by weight of one or more additives which are different from components B, C, D, and E, as component F, and with the proviso that, if component D amounts to 0% by weight, component E amounts to 0.01% to 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic molding composition containing: from 3 to 94.6% by weight of one or more styrene copolymers as component A from 5 to 95.2% by weight of one or more impact-modifying graft rubbers having an olefinic double bond in the rubber phase as component B from 0.2 to 0.9% by weight of a compound of the formula (I) as component C: from 0 to 0.9% by weight of a mixture of the formula (II) as component D: from 0 to 0.5% by weight of a compound of the formula (III) as component E: or from 0 to 0.5% by weight of a compound of the formula (IV): or from 0 to 0.5% by weight of a compound of the formula (V): or from 0 to 0.5% by weight of a compound of the formula (VI): from 0 to 10% by weight of one or more additives, where these differ from components C, D, and E, as component F, and from 0 to 40% by weight of fibrous or particulate fillers as component G, with the proviso that if the amount of component D is 0% by weight the amount of component E is from 0.01 to 0.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel organometallic complexes as catalysts for the reaction of compounds with isocyanate and hydroxyl functional groups to form urethane and/or polyurethane and the process employing such catalysts. More particularly, the present invention is directed to novel complexes of zinc(II) with substituted amidines. These novel catalysts are useful for the production of urethanes and polyurethanes which are important in many industrial applications.

Abstract: Provided is a vinyl chloride-based resin composition having superior weatherability. The vinyl chloride-based resin composition comprises, with respect to 100 parts by mass of a vinyl chloride-based resin, (a) 0.001 to 10 parts by mass of at least one hindered amine compound and (b) 0.001 to 10 parts by mass of at least one selected from the group consisting of metal perchlorates, etc.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising an ionomer and a polyamine or a tertiary polyamide. The polyamine and the tertiary polyamide have a molecular weight of greater than 500 Da and do not contain an ester moiety or a primary amine moiety. The polyamine comprises at least three moieties that are tertiary amines or hindered secondary amines, and the polyamide comprises tertiary amide moieties and no secondary or primary amide moieties. The compositions may optionally include a filler. Further provided are articles such as golf balls and films containing these compositions.

Abstract: Poly(trimethylene terephthalate) compositions, and articles made therefrom, having improved flame retardancy are provided. The compositions can be used to make carpets that are suitable for installation where flame retardancy is desired.

Abstract: The invention relates to cover compositions for electric power cables having a polyolefin and a styrene copolymer. The styrene copolymer 1) has a styrene content of 55 percent (by weight base on the total styrene copolymer) or greater; 2) contains a random arrangement of styrene and at least one other block polymer; and/or 3) contains a triblock having the formula S-AS-S, wherein S is styrene and A is alkylene or a mixture of different alkylenes. The cover can be an insulation or a jacket.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for use as an antifouling agent and a method of decreasing fouling of a surface in a marine environment. The composition is a polymeric matrix, the polymeric matrix comprising subunits of at least one structural monomer and at least one ionic monomer. The ionic monomer comprising a salt, that is an anion that is a conjugate base of an acid having a pKa less than about 9 and at least one cation that is a cationic biocide. One embodiment includes guanidinium counterions that undergo ion exchange to slowly release a biocidal component.

Abstract: This invention relates woven jumbo polypropylene bags manufactured from a polypropylene resin that includes a low molecular weight hindered amine light stabilizer, a high molecular weight hindered amine light stabilizer, a first antioxidant, and a second antioxidant. Also provided are methods for the preparation of woven jumbo polypropylene bags.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous coating composition that can form a coated film having excellent appearance, in which a change in the color of the coating composition during the storage of the coating composition is prevented or suppressed, excellent storage stability is provided, and the generation of popping is prevented or suppressed; and a method for forming a coated film. The aqueous coating composition contains (A1) a film-forming aqueous resin, (B) a dioxazine pigment, (C) a hydrophobic solvent and (D) a resin having an aromatic ring with a nitro group bonded thereto, and a method for forming a coated film using the composition.

Abstract: An ultraviolet absorber composition is provided and includes: a compound represented by formula (I); and an ultraviolet absorber having a maximum absorption at a wavelength of from 340 to 400 nm: R1a, R1b, R1c, R1d, R1e, R1f, R1g, R1h, R1i, and R1j each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a monovalent substituent except OH, or adjacent two of R1a, R1b, R1c, R1d, R1e, R1f, R1g, R1h, R1i, and R1j may be taken together to form a ring; R1k, R1m, R1n, and R1p each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a monovalent substituent, or adjacent two of R1k, R1m, R1n, and R1p may be taken together to form a ring; and at least one of R1a, R1b, R1c, R1d, R1e, R1f, R1g, R1h, R1i, R1j, R1k, R1m, R1n, and R1p is a substituent having a positive ?p value in Hammett equation.

Abstract: The invention provides a synthetic resin composition having better weather resistance than ever, and an automotive interior/exterior material using the same. The synthetic resin composition contains a hindered amine compound (A) having a partial structure represented by the following general formula (1): in an amount of 0.01 to 20 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the synthetic resin; and a benzoate compound (B) represented by the following general formula (2): in an amount of 0.01 to 20 parts by mass with respect to the same, at a component mass ratio of (A)/(B) between 1/1 and 1/5. In the synthetic resin composition according to the present invention, the component mass ratio of the hindered amine compound (A) to the benzoate compound (B), namely {(A)/(B)}, is preferably between 1/2 and 1/4.

Abstract: Polyacetal resin compositions, including a polyacetal copolymer, 0.2 to 2 parts by mass of a hindered amine material and 0.2 to 10 parts by mass of powdery aluminum, with respect to 100 parts by mass of a polyacetal copolymer, and 0.3 to 10 parts by mass of a fatty acid having a carbon number of 10 to 30, with respect to 100 parts by mass of the powdery aluminum. Methods of making the compositions, and end products including the resin compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Dental composition having an improved light and thermal stability, including a mixture of at least a polymerizable resin, at least a polymerizable monomer, at least a polymerization initiator and/or a sensitizer and stabilizer, and at least an organic and/or inorganic filler and pigments in a content of 0 to 90 percent and at least one of the stable radicals.

Abstract: A polyacetal resin composition containing 100 parts by weight of a polyacetal resin, 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a colorant selected from inorganic and organic pigments, 0.01 to 3 parts by weight of a polyamide resin having a melting point or softening point of 180° C. or less, or a polyetheresteramide resin, 0.01 to 1 part by weight of an aromatic dihydrazide compound or an aliphatic dihydrazide compound having a solubility of less than 1 g relative to 100 g of water at 20° C., and 0.01 to 1 part by weight of a sterically hindered phenolic compound, or a combination of a hindered amine-based light stabilizer and an ultraviolet absorber, exhibits an excellent thermal stability and is capable of suppressing formaldehyde generation and mechanical strength deterioration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of sterically hindered amines comprising one or more groups of the general formula (I) to stabilize inanimate organic material, more particularly plastics or coating materials, where R1 and R2 each independently, alike or different, are H, C1-C20 alkyl, C3-C15 cycloalkyl, aryl, hetaryl or a heterocycle, R4, R5, R6, and R7 each independently, alike or different, are C1-C20 alkyl, or R4 and R6 or R5 and R7 together are a tetramethylene or pentamethylene group, and R3 is aryl or hetaryl. The invention further relates to methods of stabilizing inanimate organic material, especially plastics or coating materials. Additionally provided by the invention are selected sterically hindered amines comprising one or more groups of the general formula (I). Additionally provided by the invention are materials that comprise selected sterically hindered amines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curing agents for air-drying alkyd-based resins, coatings, such as paint, varnish or wood stain, inks and linoleum floor coverings, based on an iron/manganese complex containing tetradentate, pentadentate or hexadentate nitrogen donor ligands.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of increasing the depth of shade of dyed natural or synthetic polyamide fiber materials, which comprises treating the fiber material before, during or after dyeing with a liquor comprising a compound of formula (1) wherein R is halogen, C1-C12alkyl, C5-C24aryl, C6-C36aralkyl, —OR1, or —NR1R2, R1 and R2 being, each independently of the other, hydrogen, C1-C12alkyl unsubstituted or substituted by one or more hydroxy, amino, mercapto, carboxyl, sulfo, C1-C12alkylsulfonyl, C5-C24arylsulfonyl or C6-C36aralkylsulfonyl groups, C5-C24aryl unsubstituted or substituted by one or more hydroxy, amino, carboxyl, sulfo, C1-C12 alkylsulfonyl, C5-C24arylsulfonyl or C6-C36aralkylsulfonyl groups, or C6-C36aralkyl unsubstituted or substituted by one or more hydroxy, amino, carboxyl, sulfo, C1-C12alkylsulfonyl, C5-C24arylsulfonyl or C6-C36aralkylsulfonyl groups, X and Y are, each independently of the other, mercapto, —NR3R4 or —N+R3R4R5A?, wherein R3, R4 and R5 are, each independently of the oth

Abstract: The invention relates to an accelerator solution comprising a complexing agent selected from the group consisting of complexing agents having a nitrogen atom and a hydroxyl group and bipyridine, a salt of a metal selected from the group consisting of transition metal, magnesium, and lithium, and optionally a solvent, wherein when the complexing agent has a nitrogen atom and a hydroxyl group, the amount of complexing agent in the accelerator solution is at least 5 wt %, based on the total weight of the accelerator solution, the amount of solvent is less than 50 wt %, and the amount of diethylene glycol as solvent is less than 25 wt %, based on the total weight of the accelerator solution.