Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl, phenyl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl and R.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, or, if R.sub.1 is hydrogen, R.sub.2 is a divalent 1,1,3,3-tetramethylpropylene radical fused in the 2-position and 3-position or the 9-position and 10-position, and X is sulfur or a group --CH(R).sub.3 --, in which R.sub.3 is hydrogen or a radical of the formula II --CH(R.sub.4)--CH(R.sub.5)SR.sub.6, and each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 independently is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl and R.sub.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, while the alkyl group can be interrupted by one or more sulfur atoms, and A is a primary or secondary aliphatic or alicyclic, aromatic or araliphatic amine which contains substituents of the same type or mixed substituents, or a heterocyclic amine or a hydrazine derivative. These compounds are useful stabilizers for organic material.

Abstract: Polyphenylene ether resins and compositions of such resins in admixture with certain specific phosphite thermal oxidative stabilizers are described. These blends can be used with or without impact modifiers. As an additional benefit, the resins and compositions possess good melt flow properties which facilitates processing during molding.

Abstract: Polypropylene and other polyolefins are rendered flame retardant by the addition of a phosphonate ester having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein a 0, 1 or 2, b is 0, 1 or 2, c is 1, 2 or 3 and a+b+c is 3; R and R' are the same or dissimilar and are alkyl, alkoxy, aryl, aryloxy, alkaryl, alkaryloxy, aralkyl, aryloyxalkoxy, or aralkoxy; wherein the alkyl portion of these groups may contain hydroxyl but no halogen and the aryl portion may contain chlorine bromine and hydroxyl groups; R.sup.2 is alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, or aryl; R.sup.3 is lower alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4); and a wetting agent penetrant. The presence of the penetrant promotes penetration of the retardant composition into the polypropylene. This fire retardant composition is particularly useful in polypropylene fibers and fabrics particularly where the fibers are woven into a matte.

Abstract: Stabilized thermoplastic moulding compositions comprising (1) from 10 to 90 parts by weight of a polycarbonate, based on aromatic dihydroxy compounds; and (2) from 90 to 10 parts by weight of a mixture of (2.1) from 25 to 100 parts by weight of a graft copolymer of a monomer mixture of styrene, methyl methacrylate or acrylonitrile polymerized on a rubber; of (2.2) from 0 to 20 parts by weight of a butadiene polymer having a butadiene content of at least 5 parts by weight; and (2.3) from 0 to 75 parts by weight of a copolymer of styrene, .alpha.-methyl styrene, methyl methacrylate, acrylonitrile or methacrylonitrile; containing 0.01 to 3.0% by weight, based on the whole stabilized mixture, of at least one ester of phosphorous acid and an ortho- or para-substituted phenol or bisphenol, and a process for their production.

Abstract: The title compounds are prepared by reacting alkylated 1,1'-biphenyl-2,2'-diol or alkylated 2,2'-alkylidene-bis-phenol with phosphorus trichloride in an organic solvent and then reacting the intermediate phosphorochlorodite with an alkanolamine. Said phosphites are useful as stabilizers of organic polymers and lubricating oils, especially as processing stabilizers for polyolefins, elastomers, polyesters and polycarbonates.

Abstract: Alkylated 1,1'-biphenyl-2,2'diyl phosphites are prepared by reacting alkylated 2,2'-biphenol with phosphorus trichloride in an organic solvent and then reacting the intermediate with an alcohol or thiol. Said phosphites are useful as stabilizers of organic polymers and lubricating oils, especially as process stabilizers for polyolefins, elastomers, polyesters and polycarbonates.

Abstract: Phosphorous acid esters obtained by reacting bisphenols with phosphorous trihalogenide or triphosphite and optionally or mono- or polyhydroxy compound are especially useful for stabilizing polyamides.

Abstract: Compositions comprising 2,6,7-trioxa-1-phosphobicyclo [2.2.2.] octane -4-methanol-1-oxide and a nitrogen compound selected from the group melamine, ammeline, benzoguanidine, guanidine, urea and salts thereof, are intumescent and are readily adapted to flame retard a variety of dissimilar resins including polyolefins, polyvinylaromatic resins, polycarbonates, polyacrylates, polyamides, PVC and blends thereof.

Abstract: The title compounds are prepared by reacting alkylated 1,1'-biphenyl-2,2'-diol or alkylated 2,2'-alkylidene-bis-phenol with phosphorus trichloride in an organic solvent and then reacting the intermediate phosphorochlorodite with an alkanolamine. Said phosphites are useful as stabilizers of organic polymers and lubricating oils, especially as processing stabilizers for polyolefins, elastomers, polyesters and polycarbonates.

Abstract: Alkali metal salts or/and alkaline earth metal salts of cyclic phosphorus compounds expressed by the general formula ##STR1## (wherein X.sub.1 to X.sub.8 each represent hydrogen, halogen, cyano group, acyl group, alkyl group, halogen-substituted alkyl group, aryl group, halogen-substituted aryl group or aralkyl group) are provided. These metal salts impart a specific flame retardancy to organic high molecular weight compounds prepared from alkylidenebisphenols as a raw material, without lowering the characteristic properties of substrates.