Abstract: A rubber-reinforced polymeric composition is disclosed having enhanced color stability upon exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light comprising a color balancer in an amount effective to reduce the overall color shift of the plastic due to exposure to UV light.

Abstract: Nitrogen-containing 9,10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene-10-oxide derivatives are prepared by condensation of the oxide with amines and aldehydes or ketones. They may be used as additive flame retardants or incorporated into synthetic resins such as polyesters and polyurethane foams, by copolymerization to form flame-retardant resins. They may also be used as antioxidants, germicides or herbicides.

Abstract: Provided are microbiocidal solutions comprising an aryl alkanol solvent and a microbiocidal compound dissolved therein. The solutions may be used to impart microbiocidal properties to polymer compositions.

Abstract: Stabilizer mixtures for vinyl chloride polymerizates for the improvement of the initial clarity and the heat constancy thereof. The stabilizer mixture contains nitrogen-free 3,5-substituted tetrahydropyrane-2,4,6-trione compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl radical having 1 to 6 C atoms, and a metal salt of an organic acid and/or a metal phenolate.

Abstract: A flame retardant polyolefin resin composition which, when molded, affords a molded product having highly flame retardant properties, no dripping properties, a smooth surface and an excellent appearance and superior resistances to heavy metal deterioration, heat deterioration and weather is provided, which composition consists of (A) 5-60% by weight of a halogen-containing flame retardant, (B) 100-10% by weight of antimony trioxide based on the weight of the halogen-containing flame retardant, (C) 0.5-15% by weight of a crosslinking agent, (D) 0.05-5% by weight of a specified thiophosphite, and (E) the balance % by weight of a polyolefin resin, the total of the quantities of (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) being 100% by weight. If necessary, a processing aid may be further added to the above flame retardant polyolefin resin composition.

Abstract: Stabilizers consisting of (a) 2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(2'-stearyloxyethyl)-chroman and (b) glyceryl stearate, glyceryl hydroxystearate, partial esters of stearic acid with condensates of glycerol and trimethylolpropane, triglyceryl stearate and/or tetraglyceryl stearate, with or without further conventional additives, the weight ratio of (a) to (b) being from 10:1 to 1:10, give improved stabilization to discoloration and superior stability during processing when used in plastics such as polyethylene or polypropylene.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to golf balls and more particularly, to golf ball cover compositions. The disclosure is concerned primarily with composition and method for the enhancement of the color of a golf ball cover by the use of an optical brightener in conjunction with a pigmented golf ball cover composition. This invention is concerned with the enhancement of the color of white golf ball covers. When used in conjunction with a white pigmentation system, the optical brighteners in question enhance the color in the blue spectrum range in order to give the cover a whiter appearance.

Abstract: A glue is disclosed which comprises a solution of at least one water-insoluble synthetic organic polymer, such as PVC or ABS, in a solvent which essentially consists of one or several compounds selected from the group consisting of 5- or 6-membered water-miscible lactones or lactams having a melting point of at the most -10.degree. C., a boiling point of at least 200.degree. C. and a flash point of at least 90.degree. C., such as N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone or .gamma.-butyrolactone. The polymer or polymers may be present in a concentration of between 0.5 and 50% by weight, in particular about 10% by weight.The glue may be used at tropical temperatures without problems arising from solvent vapours and without fire risks. The glue is particularly useful for gluing soft PVC articles to hard PVC articles without loss of the soft character of the soft PVC, and for gluing different polymers, such as PVC on polycarbonate or polycarbonate on polyacrylate.

Abstract: A method of rapidly dissolving finely divided individual particles of water-soluble vinyl addition polymers which comprises adding to water which contains from 0.5 to 10% by weight of a water-soluble surfactant, dry particles of a vinyl addition polymer, which particles have been coated with an oil-soluble emulsifier to provide a discrete organic solvent-free coating about such individual particles, having an HLB value between 4 and 9.

Abstract: The object of the present invention are new thermoset resins having quickened curing, a process for their preparation, and their applications. The resins according to the invention consist, at least in part, of the products resulting from the polycondensation of one or more pyridine derivatives containing at least two methyl groups in the 2, 4 or 6 positions, with one or more aromatic dialdehydes, and the addition of one or more additives consisting of phenol compounds. These resins are used to the fabrication of composite materials.

Abstract: Rubber curing agents such as quinoids are solution compounded to achieve a uniform or homogeneous distribution thereof in a rubber composition. The curing agents are initially solubilized in an organic polar solvent and then mixed with the rubber masterbatch solution. The solvent is then removed. A uniform fine distribution of the curing agent results in improved physical properties. The present invention is particularly suitable as a sealant composition for tires.

Abstract: Surgical material based on liquid monomeric and pulverulent polymeric acrylates and/or methacrylates, catalysts, accelerators and, if appropriate, customary additives, which passes via a plastic state into the solid state by mixing of the liquid and pulverulent components, and which contains 1-15% by weight, based on the total weight, of one or more non-toxic, liquid aliphatic, saturated mono-, di- or tri-carboxylic acids with 1-6 carbon atoms and, if appropriate, 1 or 2 hydroxyl groups, completely or partially esterified with mono-, di- or tri-hydric alcohols with 1-4 carbon atoms, or liquid ethylene glycols or 1,2- or 1,3-propylene glycols with in each case 2 to about 30 glycol units, these liquids having a boiling point above 100.degree. C., preferably above 150.degree. C.

Abstract: Organophosphorus compounds having the general formula ##STR1## useful as water tree resistant additives for polymeric compositions.

Abstract: There is provided a class of novel 3,4-dihydro-2H-benzopyran derivatives which either have excellent inhibitory activity against unfavorable effects of heat, light and oxidative factors or are of use as precursors of compounds having such activity, and methods for producing these derivatives. Also provided are methods of using such 3,4-dihydro-2H-benzopyran derivatives as stabilizers for organic materials sensitive to heat, light or/and oxidative factors, and organic compositions containing such stabilizers.

Abstract: Cyanoacrylate adhesive compositions containing a tannin, e.g., digallic acid, tannic acid, or other hydrolyzable or condensed tannin. The inclusion of tannin increases adhesion and heat resistance of the cured adhesive on metal substrates.

Abstract: Chroman derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, R.sup.5 is C.sub.10 -C.sub.30 -alkyl or C.sub.10 -C.sub.30 -alkenyl, X and Y are each O, NH or S, m is 0, 1, 2 or 3 and n and r are each 0 or 1, the preparation of compounds I by various methods known per se, and the use of the compounds as stabilizers for organic materials.

Abstract: A novel stabilizing mixture composed of 1 1,3,5-tris 2-[3-(3-t-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-phenyl)-propionyloxyl] ethyl isocyanuric acid (I) and at least one sulfur-containing compound (II) selected from compounds represented by the general formulas (II-1) and (II-2): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an alkyl group having 4 to 20 carbon atoms, and ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 is an alkyl group having 3 to 18 carbon atoms, and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each independently is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, is useful as a stabilizer for synthetic resins.

Abstract: A composition adapted for processing into stretch wrap film. The composition comprises between about 40 and about 90% by weight of a high molecular weight copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate containing between about 4 and about 25% by weight of repeating units derived from vinyl acetate and having a melt index of between about 0.1 and about 4.0. The composition further comprises between about 8 and about 55% by weight of a linear copolymer of ethylene and a higher alkene. Such linear copolymer has a specific gravity of between about 0.917 and about 0.945. The invention further includes stretch wrap film, a method of producing stretch wrap film of differential cling properties, and a composite film constituted of a layer of the aforesaid ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and a layer of the linear copolymer of ethylene and a higher alkene.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of high molecular weight polyphenylene ethers from alkyl-substituted monohydric phenols by an oxidative coupling reaction with oxygen in the presence of a catalyst complex of a copper salt and an organic amine, subsequent stopping of the reaction and removal of the metal component of the catalyst by addition of chelating and/or salt-forming agents, wherein the polymer solution is treated with a compound having the general structure: ##STR1## where R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 can be identical or different and each is OH, NH.sub.2, NHR.sup.5, where R.sup.5 is alkyl or cycloalkyl, or SH, and where R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are identical or different, being hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, carbonyl, carboxyl, carboxyalkyl or nitrile, and can be linked to form a ring, advantageously in an amount of from 0.1 to 100 mmoles and advantageously in from 1 to 20% strength aqueous solutions.

Abstract: The ozone-resistance of natural and synthetic rubber is increased when an enol ether of the formula ##STR1## is incorporated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the viscosification of an aqueous liquid which includes the steps of forming a solvent system of an organic liquid or oil and a polar cosolvent, the polar cosolvent being less than about 15 weight percent of the solvent system, a viscosity of the solvent system being less than about 100 cps; dissolving a neutralized sulfonated polymer in the solvent system to form a solution, a concentration of the neutralized sulfonated polymer in the solution being about 0.01 to about 0.5 weight percent, a viscosity of the solution being less than about 200 cps; and admixing or contacting said solution with about 5 to about 500 volume percent water, the water being immiscible with the organic liquid and the polar cosolvent and neutralized sulfonated polymer transferring from the organic liquid to the water phase, thereby causing the water phase to thicken.

Abstract: Ester-carbonate interchange in blends of aromatic polycarbonates and poly(alkylene dicarboxylates) is inhibited by adding thereto an ortho-disubstituted hydroxyaromatic compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower aryl.

Abstract: Novel chromogenic fluoran compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals of from five to eight carbon atoms; R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals of from one to eight carbon atoms; R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen atom and lower alkyl radicals of from one to four carbon atoms; X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen atom and lower alkyl radicals of from one to four carbon atoms, X.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen atom, lower alkyl radicals of from one to four carbon atoms, halogen atoms and trifluoromethyl radical; and n is an integer of a value of 1 or 2; providing that R.sub.1 does not represent an amyl radical when R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals of from one to five carbon atoms, X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are each a hydrogen atom, X.sub.

Abstract: The use of open-chain acetals or ketals corresponding to the following general formula ##STR1## as non-discoloring anti-ozonants for natural and/or synthetic rubber.

Abstract: A composition adapted for processing into stretch wrap film. The composition comprises between about 40 and about 90% by weight of a high molecular weight copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate containing between about 4 and about 25% by weight of repeating units derived from vinyl acetate and having a melt index of between about 0.1 and about 4.0. The composition further comprises between about 8 and about 55% by weight of a linear copolymer of ethylene and a higher alkene. Such linear copolymer has a specific gravity of between about 0.917 and about 0.945. The invention further includes stretch wrap film, a method of producing stretch wrap film of differential cling properties, and a composite film constituted of a layer of the aforesaid ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and a layer of the linear copolymer of ethylene and a higher alkene.

Abstract: Novel chroman derivatives ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are each H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or aryl, m is 1, 2 or 3, and R.sup.8 is alkyl or alkenyl of up to 30 carbon atoms, the preparation of these compounds, and their use as stabilizers for organic materials.

Abstract: Dispersions of hydrophobic substances in water are prepared by dissolving the hydrophobic substance together with an ionomeric polyaddition or condensation product in an organic, water-miscible solvent or a mixture of such a solvent with water, diluting the solution with water and removing the organic solvent. The dispersions are excellently suitable for the preparation of photographic recording materials.

Abstract: Reinforced resin compositions exhibiting excellent heat resistance and appearance, and containing by weight: (a) at least 30% of a polyethylene terephthalate-type resin, (b) 5 to 60% glass fiber, (c) 0.03 to 5% of one or more salts of organic carboxylic acids with metals of the Groups Ia and IIa of the Periodic Table, and (d) 0.1 to 20% of a sorbitan derivative are disclosed. Optionally liquid or solid paraffin or polyethylene wax is incorporated in an amount of 0.3 to 5% based on the total composition may be incorporated if a white article is desired.Molded articles prepared from these compositions, high in heat resistance and uniform appearance, even if the thickness of the molded article is small or uneven or the molding operation is carried out at a relatively low mold temperature, are also disclosed. Molding temperature dependence and thickness dependence on the heat distortion temperature of the molded article are remarkably improved as well.

Abstract: Fiber-treating compositions are described which durably provide water repellency and oil repellency for the treated fibers. These compositions comprise a cyclic siloxane bearing fluorinated hydrocarbon radicals and silicon-hydride atoms, and a dehydrogenation catalyst. Curing of the compositions occurs by a dehydrogenation condensation reaction between the silicon-hydride atoms and/or between the silicon-hydride atoms and the hydroxyl radicals of an optionally added hydroxyl-endblocked organopolysiloxane.

Abstract: A photo-initiator system of a polyester resin is disclosed which consists of an oxime carbonate of a vicinal diketone (I), a photo-reducible dye (II) and an amine (III). This system is capable of polymerizing and curing unsaturated polyester resins by irradiation with visible light to provide coatings, adhesives, castings and fibre reinforced composites.The formulae of the ingredients of the system are ##STR1## where R' and R" are independently alkyl, aryl or aralkyl (R' preferably being CH.sub.3 and R" C.sub.2 H.sub.5) ##STR2## wherein X=Br or I on at least 2 positionsY=H, Br, IZ=H, COOM, COOR wherein R=C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alyl.M=H, K, Na, Li, NH.sub.4(there preferably being 4X substituents which are Br, and Z preferably being --COOM or --COOR), and wherein also 4Y substituents may be present and preferably be I) and (III) ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 is H, alkyl, hydroxy-substituted alkyl, aryl or aralkyl. R.sub.2 is independently alkyl, hydroxyl substituted alkyl, aryl or aralkyl.

Abstract: An additive composition for improving the color stability of a vinyl chloride polymer stabilized with environmentally acceptable stabilizers comprises dehydroacetic acid or its Na, K., Li, Mg, Zn, Ba, Ca, Sn, or Sr salt and an organic phosphite having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a t-butyl or t-amyl group, R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having one to five carbon atoms, R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 independently is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having 5 to 20 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6 to 12 carbon atoms, or an ether-substituted group having 3 to about 50 carbon atoms and 1 to about 40 ether oxygen atoms.

Abstract: Disclosed is an opaque black dye which can be used to color wire enamels, varnishes and resins. The dye is a mixture of a blue dye and a red dye. The blue dye is a phthalocyanine, preferably a copper phthalocyanine and the red dye is a mixture of a rhodamine dye and a chromium complex.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for fixing photo-induced colored derivatives of spiropryans in solvent and solid solutions, and to compositions in which said photo-induced colored derivatives may be fixed, said processes comprising irradiating solvent or solid solutions comprising a spiropryan and an iodonium salt.

Abstract: Oil-in-water emulsions of antioxidants having low volatility and good thermal resistance are provided for treating fibrous reinforcements such as glass fibers. The emulsions are comprised of the antioxidant in an amount of about 5 to about 60 weight percent of the emulsion along with an organic solvent that has a boiling point above the temperature of use or of preparation and is compatible with the antioxidant in an amount in a ratio of about 0.5 to about 1.5 with the antioxidant and one or more emulsifiers selected from the group consisting of anionic, and nonionic having a combined HLB (hydrophilic/lipophilic balance) in the range of about 12 to about 27. The emulsion can also contain a resin carrier such as an epoxy resin and/or a stabilizing agent such as polyalkylene polyol.

Abstract: Chloroprene is polymerized in an alkaline aqueous emulsion, containing a sulfonamide. The presence of the sulfonamide provides polychloroprene latices which are stabilized against aging.

Abstract: A light insensitive imageable layer comprising a synthetic polymeric binder, a dye, a nitrate salt, and an acid.

Abstract: A process for forming a paste suitable for the preparation of dispersions and coatings is disclosed, said process comprising (1) dissolving a selectively hydrogenated monoalkenyl arene (A) - conjugated diene (B) block polymer in a first solvent, which first solvent is a good solvent for both the A blocks and the B blocks, (2) adding a second solvent to the solution, wherein said second solvent is a good solvent for the A blocks and a poor solvent for the B blocks, therein forming a suspension of micelles, and (3) adding a third solvent to the suspension of micelles, wherein said third solvent is a poor solvent for both the A blocks and the B blocks, therein forming an elastosol paste.

Abstract: High molecular weight linear condensation polyesters are stabilized against deterioration by heat by reacting the polyester in molten form with alkylene carbonates in the presence of a catalytic amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of sodium iodide and potassium iodide.

Abstract: Ethylene or propylene polymers are dyed by dispersing a small quantity of a copolymer of a C-14 or higher alpha-olefin and maleic anhydride therein and subsequently treating the composition with an aqueous solution of a basic dye stuff such as Malachite Green.