Abstract: There is provided herein a flame retardant additive composition comprising (a) a cyclic phosphonate mixture of (i) (5-ethyl-2-methyl-2-oxido-1,3,2-dioxaphosphorinan-5-yl)methyl methyl ester of P-alkylphosphonic acid and (ii) bis[(5-ethyl-2-2-methyl-2-oxido-1,3,2-dioxaphosphorinan-5-yl)methyl]ester of P-alkyl phosphonic acid; and, (b) an aryl bisphosphate ester of the general formula (I) herein. There is also provided herein a polyurethane foam containing the flame retardant additive composition as well as articles made comprising said polyurethane foam.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing metal workpieces for cold forming by applying a lubricant layer either to a metal surface or to a metal surface which has been pre-coated with e.g., a conversion coating. The lubricant layer is formed by contacting the surface with an aqueous lubricant composition which has a content in at least two waxes having distinct properties and a content in organic polymer material, the organic polymer material used predominantly being monomers, oligomers, co-oligomers, polymers and copolymers based on ionomer, acrylic acid/methacrylic acid, epoxide, ethylene, propylene, styrene, urethane, the ester or salt thereof. The invention to the corresponding lubricant composition, to the lubricant layer produced thereof and to its use.

Abstract: A phosphorus compound represented by the formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 are, the same or different, a hydrogen atom, a straight or branched-chain alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an aryl group having 6 to 12 carbon atoms which may be optionally substituted for an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are, the same or different, a hydrogen atom or an aryl group having 6 to 12 carbon atoms which may be optionally substituted for an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or R3 and R4, R4 and R5, R5 and R6 or R6 and R7 may form a 6 membered ring with carbon atoms wherein these groups bond a benzene ring provided that R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are not hydrogen atoms at the same time.

Abstract: A poly(phenylene ether)-poly(hydroxy ether) block copolymer is used to compatibilize blends of non-polar polymers with polar fillers. The resulting compatibilized blends exhibit physical property improvements relative to blends without a compatibilizer and blends with a poly(hydroxy ether).

Abstract: The present invention relates to construction materials comprising at least one binder, at least one oil-containing filler and at least one metallate additive according to formula (1): (RO)m-M-(Oa—Xb—R?c—Yd)n??(1) wherein M is one of titanium and zirconium. The present invention also relates to methods of preparing and using the inventive construction materials. The inventive construction material compositions are capable of utilizing oil-containing fillers in which the oil is stable in the final composition and the desired mechanical properties of the construction material are maintained or improved.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a composition capable of imparting surface effects to a liquid by contacting the liquid with a partially fluorinated phosphate with an ammonium cation (NH2R1R2)+ wherein R1 and R2 are independently linear or branched organic groups containing at least one carboxylate moiety and one amino moiety, and optionally be substituted, interrupted, or both with oxygen, sulfur, or nitrogen-containing moieties, or with cyclic alkyl or aryl moieties containing up to 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising antioxidants and stabilizers, such as, acid scavengers or organic phosphorus stabilizers, and optionally further comprising co-stabilizers. The disclosed compositions are useful as stabilizers for polyolefins and other polymeric materials. The disclosed compositions and methods generally provide longer shelf lifes and better oxidative resistance to materials than currently available antioxidants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of polyethylene hollow articles, which process comprises charging the polyethylene with one or more NO-acyl hindered amine additives containing one or more groups of formula (I), filling this mixture into a mold, heating this mold in an oven to above 280° C., such that the additized polyethylene melts, rotating the mold around at least 2 axes, the additized polyethylene spreading to the walls, cooling the mold while still rotating, opening it, and taking the resultant hollow article out, where the group of formula (I) is where Ra is a monoacyl or diacyl radical; R1-R4 are each C1-C6alkyl; and R5 and R6 are each, independently of one another, hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl or C6-C10aryl; or R5 and R6 are together oxygen.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a photo-curable resin composition which provides a sealing agent for a flat panel display with good moisture permeation resistance and excellent adhesion. The present inventors have conducted extensive studies to solve the above-described problems, and as a result, they have found a photo-curable resin composition which comprises a cationic photopolymerization initiator (A), a cationically polymerizable compound (B), a cyclic polyether compound (C) and another organic compound (D), wherein the amount of (B) is 1.0 to 99.9% by mass and the amount of (C) is 0.0 to 10.0% by mass, both based on the sum of (B), (C) and (D), and the sum (F) of the fluorine atoms in a fluorine-containing organic compound is 0.0 to 40.0% by mass, based on the sum of (B), (C) and (D), and wherein at least 1/1000 mass ratio of the (B) component is a compound containing an oxetanyl group, and both of the contents of (C) and (F) are not 0.0% by mass at the same time.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion which comprises a) a flame retardant of the general formula (I) wherein R1 represents hydrogen, C1-4-alkyl, —CH2Cl, —CH2Br, —CH2O—C1-4-alkyl or phenyl, R2 represents hydrogen, C1-4-alkyl, —CH2Cl, —CH2Br or —CH2O—C1-4-alkyl, or R1 and R2 together with the ring carbon atoms bound to them, represent cyclohexylidene, cyclohexenylidene or 3,4-dibromocyclohexylidene, R3 and R5 independently represent hydrogen or C1-4-alkyl, R4 represents hydrogen or methyl, and X represents oxygen or sulfur, and b) an acrylate copolymer which substantially consists of 50 to 80 mol % of monoalkenyl aromatics and 20 to 50 mol % of acrylates. The inventive aqueous dispersions have an average molar mass Mv between 1000 and 50 000 g/mol.

Abstract: A shelf-stable two-part self-adhering dental composition and method. The composition comprises (a) at least one acidic compound containing at least one acidic moiety selected from the group consisting of where R is an alkyl or aryl group; (b) at least one polymerizable monomer without any acidic group where the polymerizable group is selected from the group consisting of an acrylate, a methacrylate and a vinyl group; (c) a substituted thiourea selected from the group consisting of 1-(2-pyridyl)-2-thiourea and 1-(2-tetrahydrofurfuryl)-2-thiourea; and (d) a hydroperoxide compound with at least one hydroperoxide group attached to a tertiary carbon. The first and second parts are then mixed immediately prior to application, applied to a dental substrate, and hardened. The bond strength of the mixed composition to dentine substrate is at least 3 MPa. The composition has excellent shelf-life and is self-adhering to various dental substrates such as a tooth, metal alloy and porcelain.

Abstract: A phosphazene composition which has a content of volatile components of not less than 0.02% by weight and not more than 1.0% by weight when it is heated at 200° C. for 2 hours; is excellent in resistance to hydrolysis, and when the phosphazene composition is added to a resin, there is provided a resin composition which highly maintains the balance of resistance to hydrolysis, flame retardancy and stability of electric characteristics in a high-frequency field of not less than 1 GHz.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonate moulding compositions provided with phosphonate amines and phosphorus compounds, which moulding compositions exhibit excellent flame protection and very good mechanical properties, such as joint line strength or modulus of elasticity, and a good crude shade.

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: Organic materials which possess outstanding stability to oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation comprise as stabilizers at least one compound of the benzofuran-2-one type and at least one compound of the sterically hindered amine type.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the invention provides a composition and method of treating dental metal. The composition includes a polymerizable aryl compound having at least one carboxylic acid group and at least one polymerizable group, and a polymerizable compound having at least one polymerizable group and at least one phosphorous containing group. A preferred composition includes at least 50 percent by weight of a volatile organic solvent, at least 15 percent by weight of one or more polymerizable acrylate compounds and an effective amount of a photoinitiator. At least a portion of the polymerizable compounds are multifunctional polymerizable compounds having at least three acrylate moieties. The polymerizable compounds are substantially soluble in the solvent. The composition is adapted to form a polymeric material which is adapted to adhere to metal and ceramics and to dentin. Compositions of the invention have superior adhesion to dental metals and tooth without separately acid etching dentin or enamel.

Abstract: A composition and method of treating a dental tooth. The composition includes a polymerizable aryl compound having at least one carboxylic acid group and at least one polymerizable group, and a polymerizable compound having at least one polymerizable group and at least one phosphorous containing group. A preferred composition includes at least 50 percent by weight of a volatile organic solvent, at least 15 percent by weight of one or more polymerizable acrylate compounds and an effective amount of a photoinitiator. At least a portion of the polymerizable compounds are multifunctional polymerizable compounds having at least three acrylate moieties. The polymerizable compounds are substantially soluble in the solvent. The composition is adapted to form a polymeric material which is adapted to adhere to dentin. Compositions of the invention have superior adhesion to tooth without separately acid etching dentin or enamel.

Abstract: A diphosphite is provided derived from phosphorous trihalide, tetra alkyl hindered bisphenol, and a neoalkyl diol. The phosphites exhibit improved stability and are useful as thermal oxidative stabilizers for thermoplastic compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to high temperature, semi-crystalline, semi-aromatic nylon copolymers with improved shrinkage and blistering resistance, made from terephthalic acid (TA), hexamethylene diamine (HMD) and another aliphatic dicarboxylic acid as monomers. These polymers display superior % TD (Transverse Direction) annealing shrinkage, superior resistance to blistering when formulated with flame retardant additives and reinforcement under infrared (IR) reflow soldering conditions for electronic conectors, as well as a very good balance of mechanical performance as high temperature nylons.

Abstract: A flame retarder containing a phosphate obtained by reacting a compound represented by the general formula (II): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are, the same or different, a straight or branched-chain alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, an optionally substituted aryl group having 6 to 12 carbon atoms, an alicyclic hydrocarbon group having 3 to 12 carbon atoms or an aralkyl group having 7 to 12 carbon atoms,with at least one compound represented by the general formula (III): ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are, the same or different, a hydrogen atom or a straight or branched-chain alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A flame retardant salt of organic polyphosphorus compound and/or composition are produced by reacting an organic phosphorus compounds with an inorganic phosphorus compound to produce an organic polyphosphorus compound, which is then reacted with a salt forming compound, such as a nitrogen-containing compound, which is then incorporated in or on a more flammable organic material. The more flammable organic material such as thermoplastic resins are made less flammable by melt-kneading a more flammable resin with a salt of organic polyphosphorus compound, a carbonization compound, a metal-containing compound having a carbonization acceleration effect, a comb-like polymer consisting of a polyethylene main chain and a polyoxyalkylene side chain and a filler.

Abstract: Plastic mixtures, in particular recycled plastic mixtures, comprising predominantly polyolefins and 0.05-20% by weight of PVDC can be stabilized against thermo-oxidative degradation by addition of a combination of an organic phosphite or phosphonite and a metal salt of a fatty acid.

Abstract: Certain (1,3,2-dioxaphosphorinanemethan) amine compounds, which are useful as flame retardant compounds, are disclosed. The compounds are particularly useful in polyurethane compositions.

Abstract: A composition and method of treating a dental tooth surface and adhering a restorative material to the treated dental tooth surface is provided. A liquid composition is applied to at least the portion of the tooth to form a treated surface. The composition includes at least 50 percent by weight of a volatile organic solvent, at least 15 percent by weight of one or more polymerizable acrylate compounds and an effective amount of a photoinitiator. At least a portion of the polymerizable compounds are multifunctional polymerizable compounds having at least three acrylate moieties. The polymerizable compounds are substantially soluble in the solvent. The composition is adapted to form a polymeric material which is adapted to adhere to dentin with a bond strength of at least 12 Mpa. Restorative material is then adhered to the treated surface with a bond strength of at least about 12 MPa.

Abstract: A polyphenylene ether resin composition containing the following Components (A) to (D) according at the following formulation ratio.(A) 50 to 99.5 parts by weight of a polyphenylene ether(B) 0.5 to 50 parts by weight of a partially hydrogenated aromatic alkenyl compound-conjugated diene block copolymer having a hydroxy group and based on 100 parts by weight of the above resin composition,(C) 0 to 950 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin and(D) 0 to 10 parts by weight of a phosphorous acid triester.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fluorophosphite compound of the formula ##STR1## This compound shows superior performance as a stabilizer in polymers, such as polypropylene, and polyvinyl chloride. Also disclosed is a process for making this compound.

Abstract: This invention relates to a preparation comprising a transparent syringe body or container, which has been obtained by molding a resin comprising, as a base material, a propylene polymer, and as a nucleating agent, a phosphoric ester represented by the following general formula (1): ##STR1## and a drug solution charged into the syringe body or container. The preparation is excellent in transparency, free from the dissolution of additives for the resin into the drug solution charged therein even when the drug solution remains charged for a long period of time and hence high in safety. The preparation is useful, in particular, as a syringe preparation charged with a drug solution therein.

Abstract: Carbohydrate substituted dibenzo[d,f][1,3,2]dioxaphosphepin compounds of formula I ##STR1## where A is a carbohydrate residue are effective stabilizers for polymers processed at elevated temperatures and subject to thermal or oxidative degradation.

Abstract: Carbohydrate substituted dibenzo[d,g][1,3,2]dioxaphosphocin compounds of formula I ##STR1## where A is a carbohydrate residue are effective stabilizers for polymers processed at elevated temperatures and subject to thermal or oxidative degradation.

Abstract: There is provided a fire retardant polycarbonate resin composition comprising a polycarbonate resin, a specific partially esterified phosphoric acid metal salt and a specific partially esterified phosphoric acid in specific proportions. The polycarbonate resin composition can provide a transparent molded article which are excellent in fire retardance and heat stability.

Abstract: A flame retardant composition comprises at least one cyclic phosphonate ester and at least one phosphono amide. The ester and the amide are present in a ratio by weight of 0.1 to 2:1. A co-curing agent (e.g. urea, ethylene urea or an amino-triazine) may be included. The composition may also contain a non-rewetting agent and/or a softening or conditioning agent. The composition is used for the flame retardant treatment of a fabric by first impregnating the fabric with an aqueous solution of the composition and then heating the impregnated fabric at at least 100.degree. C. and under acid pH conditions.

Abstract: A first crystalline polyolefin composition is provided, comprising 100 parts by weight of a crystalline polyolefin, (A) from 0.001 to 1 part by weight of a fluorophosphite compound represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R represents an alkylidene group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a sulfur atom; Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2, which may be the same or different, each represents an alkylarylene group or a cycloalkylarylene group; and n represents 0 or 1, and (B) from 0.001 to 1 part by weight of at least one of (1) an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid salt with lithium or sodium, (2) a dithiocarbamic acid salt with lithium, sodium or potassium, (3) a 2-mercaptobenzothiazole salt with lithium, sodium or potassium, (4) a 2-mercaptobenzimidazole salt with lithium, sodium or potassium and (5) a benzotriazole salt with lithium, sodium or potassium.

Abstract: A flame-retardant polycarbonate resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin and 0.001 to 5.0 parts by weight of at least one metal salt of an organic phosphoric acid ester represented by the following general formula [I] ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, independently from each other, represent an alkyl or aryl group which is substituted or unsubstituted by halogen, at least one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is an aryl group and when both R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are aryl groups, they may be bonded to each other either directly or through an alkylene group or may form one fused ring, and M represents an alkali metal, and optionally 0.01 to 2.0 parts by weight of a micro-fibrous polytetrafluoroethylene.

Abstract: A composition comprising an aromatic polycarbonate in admixture with an anti-yellowing effective amount of a compound of the formula ##STR1##

Abstract: Polyvinyl chloride resin stabilizer compositions are provided, comprising a 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl piperidinyl compound and an ammonium or metal perchlorate; and also stabilized polyvinyl chloride resin compositions containing such stabilizers, and optionally including a plasticizer, and particularly as molded articles with polyurethane foam backing.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel cyclic phosphite compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein each R.sup.1 is independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl, aryl, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl or halogen;each R.sup.2 is independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl, alkoxy, aryl, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl or halogen;R.sup.3 is (a) hydrogen, alkyl, cyclohexyl or aryl when n is 1; (b) alkylene, cyclohexylene, cyclohexylenedialkylene, arylene or a divalent group having the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are defined above and A.sup.2 is 1,3- or 1,4-phenylene when n is 2; (c) alkanetriyl when n is 3; or alkanetetrayl when n is 4;n is 1, 2, 3 or 4; andA.sup.1 is 1,3-phenylene.Also disclosed are synthetic polymeric materials stabilized with one of the above compounds and phosphite chloride compounds from which the above compounds are prepared.

Abstract: Cyclic carbonate oligomers are stabilized according to the present invention by admixing a composition containing cyclic carbonate oligomers with an amount of an organic phosphite sufficient to substantially prevent premature polymerization of the oligomers.

Abstract: Organic materials normally subject to gradual degradation in the presence of oxygen are stabilized by inclusion of an aromatic fluorophosphite having at least one benzene group bonded through oxygen to phosphorus and at least one fluorine atom bonded directly to the same phosphorus. Stabilization is improved by also including a conventional phenolic antioxidant. Many of the aromatic fluorophosphites are new compounds.

Abstract: Polyphenylene sulfide resin compositions are provided having improved light stability and comprising an alkylidene bis(benzotriazolyl phenol) having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl having from one to about eleven carbon atoms;R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl having from one to about twelve carbon atoms; and arylalkyl having from seven to about eighteen carbon atoms; andX is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen; halogen; alkyl having from one to about twelve carbon atoms; aryl alkyl having from seven to about eighteen carbon atoms; alkoxy having from one to about twelve carbon atoms; phenoxy; arylalkoxy having from seven to about eighteen carbon atoms; and phenyl.

Abstract: Aryl fluorophosphites have been found to be effective polymer stabilizers and are hydrolytically stable when used to form aqueous suspensions.

Abstract: Polycarbonate resin compositions are provided having improved light stability and comprising an alkylidene bis(benzotriazolyl phenol)having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl having from one to about eleven carbon atoms;R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl having from one to about twelve carbon atoms; and arylalkyl having from seven to about eighteen carbon atoms; andX is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen; halogen; alkyl having from one to about twelve carbon atoms; aryl alkyl having from seven to about eighteen carbon atoms; alkoxy having from one to about twelve carbon atoms; phenoxy; arylalkoxy having from seven to about eighteen carbon atoms; and phenyl.

Abstract: Bis-(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-piperidyl)diimides are provided, having the formula: ##STR1## in which R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen; oxyl; alkyl and alkenyl having from one to about eighteen carbon atoms; epoxy and hydroxyalkyl having from two to about eight carbon atoms; acyl having from two to about eight carbon atoms; and phenalkyl having from seven to about twelve carbon atoms; and Z is a tetravalent aliphatic or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon group having from two to about eighteen carbon atoms; and stabilizer and synthetic polymer compositions containing such diimides having improved resistance to deterioration when exposed to light.

Abstract: Included are halogenated phosphate-phosphites and their acid halides and acids. The halogenated phosphate-phosphites can be prepared by a process comprising serially contacting(A) a phosphorus trihalide with a triol;(B) a halogenating agent; and(C) an oxirane or an alcohol,under conditions sufficient to prepare the halogenated phosphate-phosphite. Steps (A) and (B) can prepare their acid halides. Use of water in step (C) can prepare their acids. For example, 3-((bis(2-chloroethoxy)phosphino)oxy)(2-bromomethyl-2-methylpropyl, 2-bromoethyl, 2-chloroethyl)-phosphorate can be prepared from 2-methyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol; phosphorus trichloride; bromine; and ethylene oxide.Also included is use of the compounds as a hydraulic fluid or flame retardant. For example, polyurethanes can be rendered less flammable with the halogenated phosphate-phosphite flame retardant.

Abstract: A flame-resisting polycarbonate resin composition is disclosed, comprising (a) 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate resin comprising (i) a copolymer of a halogenated 4,4'-dihydroxydiphenylalkane and a non-halogenated 4,4'-dihydroxydiphenylalkane or (ii) the copolymer (i) or a homopolymer of the non-halogenated 4,4'-dihydroxydiphenylalkane having incorporated therein a homo-oligomer of the halogenated 4,4'-dihydroxydiphenylalkane and/or a co-oligomer of the halogenated 4,4'-dihydroxydiphenylalkane and the non-halogenated 4,4'-dihydroxydiphenylalkane, (b) 0.001 to 5.0 parts by weight of an organic potassium phosphate, (c) 0.001 to 0.5 parts by weight of an phosphorous ester compound, and (d) 0 to 0.5 part by weight of an organosilicone compound. The resin composition has an improved viscosity characteristic and is, therefore, prevented from dripping during combustion, and does not suffer change in hue or reduction in molecular weight during molding.

Abstract: A process for preparing polyvalent metal and amine salts of the indicated phosphorinane (an acid). The salts are isolated as such and are effective, in small proportions, to impart flame-retardant properties to polymers, especially to polypropylene and to styrenic polymers such as polystyrene, ABS and MBS.

Abstract: Substituted 2-(2,6-di-t-butyl-4-alkylphenoxy)-4H-1,3,2-benzodioxaphosphorins that are readily prepared, for example from hindered phenols and ortho-methylolphenols, are effective heat and anti-oxidant stabilizers for organic materials subject to degradation by heat and oxygen, and provide particularly efficient stabilizer systems when combined with hydroxyphenylalkyleneyl isocyanurates.

Abstract: Organic polyphosphites are disclosed having in the molecule at least two phosphite ester groups, at least one of which is linked through oxygen to a phenylethylidene-substituted phenyl group and to a residue of a polyhydroxy compound which is a pentaerythritol residue or a residue of a phenol or alcohol having two to three hydroxyl groups separated from one another by at least three carbon atoms.Polymer stabilizer compositions comprising an organic polyphosphite as disclosed and a known polymer stabilizer, as well as synthetic resin stabilized with such stabilizer compositions, are also disclosed.

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: Polymer compositions containing minor proportions of polyvalent metal or amine salts of 5,5-bis-(bromomethyl)-2-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,3,2-dioxaphosphorinane. Aluminum, calcium and melamine salts are preferred.

Abstract: Organic materials normally subject to gradual degradation in the presence of oxygen are stabilized by inclusion of an aromatic fluorophosphite having at least one benzene group bonded through oxygen to phosphorus and at least one fluorine atom bonded directly to the same phosphorus. Stabilization is improved by also including a conventional phenolic antioxidant. Many of the aromatic fluorophosphites are new compounds.