Abstract: Melt extrusion processes involving phosphite stabilized polyolefin compositions subject to solid by-product formation during melt extrusion are improved by the addition of a metal salt of a lactic acid to the composition. The processes involving the improved compositions exhibit reduced levels of screen pack plugging during fiber and film extrusion processes than that achieved with fatty acid salts, such as calcium stearate.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula I and formula II ##STR1## in which R and R.sub.1, independently of one another, are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a 3,4-dehydrocyclohexylidene ring,R.sub.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl,R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl,R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, independently of one another, are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, when alkyl, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 together containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, andR.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are hydrogen or together an additional direct bond, are described for use as stabilizers for organic materials against thermal, oxidative or light-induced degradation.

Abstract: A highly antioxidant resin composition containing a resin, a solution of a hypophosphite compound in an organic solvent, a heat stabilizer and a hindered amine base weathering stabilizer, which has improved heat stability and weather resistance. The hypophosphite compound is preferably dissolved in a polyvalent alcohol having a molecular weight of not more than 50,000.

Abstract: A process for producing a (co)polycarbonate or a (co)polyestercarbonate having a high molecular weight and excellent hue, heat stability and mechanical properties by reacting a dihydroxyl compound with a diester of carbonic acid and/or a diester of dicarbonic acid in the presence of a transesterification catalyst, wherein at least part of the reaction process is conducted in the presence of a specified organic phosphorus compound, or, in the presence of a specified organic phosphorus compound and a hindered phenol compound. A (co)polycarbonate or (co)polyester-carbonate composition having excellent hue, heat stability and mechanical properties, comprising a (co)polycarbonate and/or a (co)polyestercarbonate and, a specified organic phosphorus compound, or, a specified organic phosphorus compound and a hindered phenol compound.

Abstract: A process for producing a (co)polycarbonate or a (co)polyestercarbonate having a high molecular weight and excellent hue, heat stability and mechanical properties by reacting a dihydroxyl compound with a diester of carbonic acid and/or a diester of dicarbonic acid in the presence of a transesterification catalyst, wherein at least part of the reaction process is conducted in the presence of a specified organic phosphorus compound, or, in the presence of a specified organic phosphorus compound and a hindered phenol compound. A (co)polycarbonate or (co)polyester-carbonate composition having excellent hue, heat stability and mechanical properties, comprising a (co)polycarbonate and/or a (co)polyestercarbonate and, a specified organic phosphorus compound, or, a specified organic phosphorus compound and a hindered phenol compound.

Abstract: Nylon molding compositions, and molded parts formed of the same, include a UV-light stabilization system having between about 0.5 to about 1.0 wt. % of a hindered phenolic antioxidant, between about 0.05 to about 1.5 wt. % of a phosphite compound, between about 0.05 to about 1.5 wt. % of a hindered amine light stabilizer, and optionally, between about 0.05 to about 5.0 wt. % of a benzotriazole UV absorber. The nylon molding compositions and molded parts formed thereof exhibit improved color difference, as calculated in CIELab units under illuminant "D-65" according to ASTM Standard D-2244, of less than about 1.5 when exposed to 601.6 kJ/m.sup.2 irradiation in a Xenon arc weatherometer operated according to SAE J1885, and improved surface gloss retention characteristics after such irradiation.

Abstract: An ethylene polymer composition is provided that comprises:(a) bis(2,4-di-tert-butylphenyl) pentaerythritol diphosphite, in an amount that is from about 0.0001 to less than 0.30 weight percent; and(b) at least one color stabilization compound selected from the group consisting of:(1) a carboxylic acid compound;(2) an alcohol compound; and(3) a hydroxycarboxylic acid compound;in an amount from about 0.0001 to about 1 weight percent;wherein said weight percents are based on the weight of said ethylene polymer composition.

Abstract: A halogen group solvent comprising a mixed solvent consisting essentially of bromochloromethane and/or 1,2-dichloroethylene and a co-solvent, wherein the co-solvent is at least one member selected from the group consisting of carbon dioxide, sulfur hexafluoride, difluorochloromethane, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, etc., and the content of said co-solvent in the mixed solvent is 3 to 65% by weight; a polyolefin solution using the solvent; and a process for producing a three-dimensional fiber of a polyolefin using the solution.

Abstract: A class of hydrolytically stable bis(aralkylphenyl)pentaerythritol diphosphites is disclosed, which is suitable as an antioxidant additives in polyolefins, particularly, in polypropylene. The diphosphites are of low volatility, have a high thermal decomposition temperature and resist yellowing when blended into a polyolefin base. A preferred diphosphite is bis(2,4-dicumylphenyl)pentaerythritol diphosphite.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition comprising a polyolefin, and the following components:(A) a phenolic compound such as 1,3,5-tris(3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl) isocyanurate;(B) an acrylate compound represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is an alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or an alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and R.sup.4 is hydrogen or methyl;(C) an organic phosphorous compound such as bis(2,6-di-t-butyl-4-methylphenyl) pentaerythritol diphosphite; and(D) a hindered piperidine compound such as poly[{6-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)imino-1,3,5-triazin-2,4-diyl}{(2,2,6,6-t etramethyl-4-piperidyl)imino}hexamethylene{(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl )imino}]. This composition is stable against thermal processing, thermal oxidation, light oxidation and discoloration, and it is especially useful for fibers and films.

Abstract: A new group of pentaerythryl diphosphonates and poly(pentaerythryl diphosphonates) are described. Flame-retardant compositions are also described, which include a thermoplastic polymer and a certain amount of self-extinguishing agent consisting of one of the above-mentioned pentaerythryl diphosphonates or poly(pentaerythryl diphosphonates).

Abstract: An organic phosphite composition is provided comprising organic phosphite particles having organic phosphite cores coated with an organic hydrogen polysiloxane. The phosphite particles exhibit high levels of resistance to hydrolysis and are useful as antioxidant additives for thermoplastic compositions.

Abstract: An oxidatively stabilized adhesion promoter composition for hot-melt adhesives is disclosed. The oxidatively stabilized adhesion promoter composition comprises a poly(vinylmethylether), said poly(vinylmethylether) having a number average molecular weight of from about 5,000 to about 1000,000, and an oxidative stabilizer antioxidant consisting of polymerized 1,2-dihydro-2,2,4-trimethylquinoline having a number average molecular weight of from about 350 to about 750. The said polymerized 1,2-dihydro-2,2,4-trimethylquinoline can be used with a secondary antioxidant comprising an organic compound of sulfur and trivalent phosphorus. The trivalent phosphorus compound can be a phosphite selected from the group consisting of tris-(2,4-di-tert-butylphenyl) phosphite, tris(mono-nonylphenyl) phosphite, bis(2,4-di-tert-butylphenyl) pentaerythritol diphosphite, distearyl pentaerythritol phosphite, and mixtures thereof. The oxidative stabilizer antioxidant is present in the poly(vinylmethylether) in an amount from about 0.

Abstract: A polyethylene composition that resists changing color when subjected to ultraviolet light said polyethylene composition comprises:(a) bis(2,4-di-tert-butylphenyl)pentaerythritol diphosphite, in an amount that is at least about 0.001 parts but less than 0.30 parts per 100 parts by weight of said polyethylene; and(b) zinc stearate, in an amount that is from about 0.1 part 1 part per 100 parts by weight, of said polyethylene.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for making diphosphaspiroundecanes and product-by-process, wherein the process comprises reacting a hydroxyl-substituted organic compound, phosphorous trichloride and pentaerythritol to form an organic-substituted diphosphaspiroundecane such that formation of said organic-substituted diphosphaspiroundecane takes place in the presence of a tri-n-alkylamine having n-alkyl moieties such that each n-alkyl moiety has at least three carbon atoms. The present invention is also directed to bis-3,9-(2,6-di-t-alkyl-4-alkylphenoxy)-2,4,8,10-tetroxa-3,9-diphosphaspri o[5.5]undecanes and polymer composition containing an effective amount of same.

Abstract: Biphosphites of formula I ##STR1## wherein m is 0, 1 or 2,n is 1 to 4 or 6,R.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and, if m=2, the radicals R.sub.1 are identical or different, and A is the radical of an at least n-hydric alcohol or phenol, which radical is attached to the P atom or atoms through the alcoholic or phenolic O atom or atoms, obtainable by reacting a compound of formula II ##STR2## wherein m is 0, 1 or 2, R.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and, if m=2, the radicals R.sub.1 are identical or different and R.sub.2 ' is phenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkylphenyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, with a polyether polyol or polyether/ester polyol, the hydroxy functions of said polyether polyol or polyether/ester polyol being partially or completely esterified with the ##STR3## are suitable for use as stabilizers, especially processing stabilizers, for organic polymers, preferably PVC resins, high density polyethylene and propylene.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyethylene terephthalate composition comprising:(A) 100 parts by weight of polyethylene terephthalate,(B) 1 to 25 parts by weight of a bisphenol type epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent of 1000 or less,(C) 5 to 50 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin,(D) 0 to 10 parts by weight of a modified thermoplastic resin containing at least one epoxy group, carboxyl group or carboxylic anhydride in a molecular chain of one molecule,(E) 0.1 to 2 parts by weight of a phosphorus type stabilizer and(F) 5 to 150 parts by weight of a glass fiber,wherein the composition has thermal stability, and is small in change of physical properties such as fluidity even when the composition dwells in a molding machine for a long time.

Abstract: A flame-retardant thermoplastic resin composition is disclosed, comprising (A) a thermoplastic resin, (B) a halogenated bisphenol type epoxy resin flame-retardant, and (C) an organic phosphite compound. The composition exhibits improved thermal stability to provide molded articles having improved mechanical strength and appearance.

Abstract: A process for producing a (co)polycarbonate or a (co)polyestercarbonate having a high molecular weight and excellent hue, heat stability and mechanical properties by reacting a dihydroxyl compound with a diester of carbonic acid and/or a diester of dicarbonic acid in the presence of a transesterification catalyst, wherein at least part of the reaction process is conducted in the presence of a specified organic phosphorus compound, or, in the presence of a specified organic phosphorus compound and a hindered phenol compound. A (co)polycarbonate or (co)polyester-carbonate composition having excellent hue, heat stability and mechanical properties, comprising a (co)polycarbonate and/or a (co)polyestercarbonate and, a specified organic phosphorus compound, or, a specified organic phosphorus compound and a hindered phenol compound.

Abstract: Only two symmetrical stabilizers in a polyolefin or copolymer thereof, provide thermooxidative ("TO") or antioxidative ("AO") stability. One is an arylphosphite or arylfluorophosphite; the other is a monomolecular tri-substituted triazine in which each of three chlorine atoms on a trihalo-s-triazine is substituted with a piperazinone in which the N atom in the 4-position is alkylated. Only a trace amount of phosphite, at least 0.01 phr but less than 0.1 phr, is used so that the ratio of the piperazinone-substituted stabilizer to ester is greater than 1; additional phosphite has no noticeable effect. The trace amount of phosphite has a surprising booster effect, giving the stabilized composition excellent TO stability. Articles thermoformed from the stabilized polyolefin or copolymer thereof may be used under the hood or the dash of a vehicle, and, in containers for packaging goods, all of which articles are subject to TO degradation even if they are not subject to ultraviolet light degradation.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an acridans of Structure (I) as a stabilizer, preferably combined with hindered amine, phenolic, and phosphite stabilizers for stabilizing polyether polyols for polyurethane flexible foams and as stabilizers for the polyglycols, heat transfer fluids, lubricating additives.

Abstract: The present invention provides resin compositions containing thermoplastic resins. Thermoplastic resins employable for the compositions are polyolefin resins, polyester resins, polystyrene resins, polyamide resins and polyphenylene ether resins. The present invention can be particularly effected by using polyamide, particularly, specific aromatic polyamides.In the present invention, the resin compositions can be improved in various chemical and physical properties such as flame-retardance, moldability, color tone, heat stability, mechanical strength by the use of other resin component and stabilizers such as halogenated organic compounds, modified polyolefins, antimony compounds, phosphorus-containing compounds, amine- or phosphorus-type stabilizers.

Abstract: Disclosed are flame retardant poly(butylene terephthalate) resins comprising:(i) at least one polyester resin; and(ii) a flame retardant effective amount of a mixture comprising (a) a polyphosphonate ester, (b) an ammonium polyphosphate, and (c) a halogenated benzosulfonate.

Abstract: The addition of selected combinations of aliphatic and aromatic phosphite compounds to polyester or copolyester blends with polycarbonate results in unexpected improvements to the properties of resulting molding compositions. The molding compositions comprise:(a) 10-90% by weight of a polyester or a copolyester, comprising:repeat units from at least one aromatic, aliphatic, or alicyclic dicarboxylic acid, wherein the aromatic portion of said aromatic dicarboxylic acid has 6-20 carbon atoms, and wherein the aliphatic or alicyclic portion of said aliphatic or alicyclic dicarboxylic acid has 3-20 carbon atoms, andrepeat units from at least one aliphatic glycol having 2-20 carbon atoms;(b) 90-10% by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate of 4,4-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol-A); and(c) 0.1 to about 2% by weight of a combination of aliphatic and aromatic phosphite compounds.

Abstract: Compositions containing at least about 30% of a poly(alkylene terephthalate), at least about 3% of a polylactone, about 0.05% to about 10% of a carbodiimide and at least about 0.05% to about 10% of an aliphatic phosphite, all percentages being by weight based on the weight of the composition, has excellent thermal stability. The compositions are useful for wire insulation and cable jacketing. Heat recoverable articles, such as tubing and molded parts can be prepared from the compositions.

Abstract: A polyolefin resin is stabilized against heat, oxidation and light as well as against discoloration by combustion gas and nitrogen oxide gas by incorporating therein the following two components:(A) a hindered phenolic compound represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms; and (B) a hindered piperidine compound represented by the following formula (II): ##STR2## wherein n is 2 to 20.

Abstract: The thermal and hydrolytic stabilities of the elastomeric thermoplastic copolyether-esters are remarkably improved by the addition of a synergistic mixture consisting of an tri (hydroxybenzyl) benzene and of a bis (alkyl-phenyl) pentaerythritol diphosphite.The copolyether-esters thus compounded find use in the extrusion, blow and injection molding technologies.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each 2-ethylhexyl or are independently higher alkyl, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen or methyl, and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently higher alkyl are effective processing stabilizers for polymers processed at elevated temperatures by preventing polymer degradation and providing resistance to discoloration. The compounds of formula I also exhibit superior hydrolytic stability and resist moisture pickup on storage.

Abstract: An additive composition comprising:(a) tetrakis (methylene 3-(3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propionate) methane;(b) bis (2,4-di-t-butylphenyl) pentaerythritol diphosphite; and(c) calcium lactateis provided that improves the thermal-oxidative resistance of a stereoregular branched-mono-1-olefin polymer composition. Additionally, thermally-stabilized, stereoregular, branched mono-1-olefin polymer compositions are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aromatic polycarbonate composition which is stabilized by adding to an aromatic polycarbonate (containing substantially no chlorine atom) a very slight amount of at least one compound selected from a phosphorous acid diester and a phosphorous acid monoester and at least one compound selected from a phenolic antioxidant, a phosphorous acid triester and an organic phosphonite. This composition has the characteristics that molded products made therefrom are superior in hot-water resistance and steam resistance and recycling molding thereof causes substantially no coloration. Thus, this composition is high in industrial applicability.

Abstract: Nonylphenyl neopentylene phosphite, or stated in terms of systematic nomenclature 5,5-dimethyl-2-nonylphenoxy-1,3,2-dioxaphosphorinane, compositions effective to stabilize cellulose ester resins against the degradative effects of heat and processing are disclosed. In accordance with the present invention, preferred stabilizing compositions for cellulose ester resins include nonylphenyl neopentylene phosphite in combination with epoxidized linseed oil. These stabilizing compositions demonstrate their stabilizing effectiveness by maintaining the melt viscosity of the polymer during hot working and minimizing discoloration of the polymer when heated.

Abstract: A flame-retardant thermotropic polyester composition comprising 100 parts by weight of thermotropic polyester (A) and 0.5 to 60 parts by weight of poly(bromostyrene)(B) having the following structural unit produced from bromostyrene monomer, as the principal structural component thereof, and having a number average molecular weight of 1.times.10.sup.3 to 30.times.10.sup.4 ; ##STR1## has excellent flame retardancy, mechanical properties and heat resistance, and the shaped articles molded from the composition has also superior appearance.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising resin components comprising (a) 5-95 weight % of a polyamide resin, and (b) 5-95 weight % of polyolefin + unsaturated carboxylic acid-modified polyolefin, and (c) additives comprising the following compounds in amounts per 100 parts by weight of the total composition: (1) 0.1-2 parts by weight of a substituted hydrazine: (2) 0.05-2 parts by weight of a hindered phenol compound; (3) 0.05-0.5 parts by weight of a phosphite or phosphonite; and (4) 0.15-1 parts by weight of a thiodipropionate.

Abstract: A polypropylene resin containing an .alpha.-olefinic copolymer rubber and an inorganic filler is stabilized by incorporating therein the following 6 components:(A) a hindered phenolic compound having a molecular weight of not less than 500,(B) a high-molecular hindered piperidine compound such as poly[{6-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)amino-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl}{(2,2,6,6- tetramethyl-4-piperidyl)-imino}hexamethylene{(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperid yl)imino}],(C) a low-molecular hindered piperidine compound such as 2-methyl-2-(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl)amino-N-(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4 -piperidyl)propionamide,(D) a benzoate compound such as 2,4-di-t-butylphenyl 3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxybenzoate,(E) a phosphorous compound such as bis(2,4-di-t-butylphenyl) pentaerythritol diphosphite, and(F) an amide compound such as ethylene-bisstearylamide. This composition may also contain a sulfur compound such as dialkyl thiodipropionate and pentaerythritol tetrakis(3-alkylthiopropionate).

Abstract: 3,7,9-Trioxa-1-aza-2,8-diphosphaspiro[4.5]decanes of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, bicycloalkyl, tricycloalkyl or aryl; or can be halogen when n or m is zero,R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl or aryl;X and Y are independently --O--, --S-- or --NR.sub.16 -- where R.sub.16 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, aryl or aralkyl;W and Z are independently O or S; andn, m, o and p are independently zero or 1, are effective in stabilizing organic materials against the deleterious effects of oxygen, heat and/or actinic radiation.

Abstract: Disclosed are a styrene polymer molding material which has a high degree of syndiotacticity, a weight average molecular weight of 50,000 or more, and at least one melting points of 285.degree. C. or higher, and a process for producing the same by melting a styrene polymer having a high degree of syndioacticity and then molding it under a stress of 1.times.10.sup.6 dyne/cm.sup.2 or higher.The styrene polymer molding material of the present invention has excellent heat resistance. In addition, according to the process of the present invention, the above polymer molding material having excellent heat resistance can be prepared by a simple operation, and thus has marked advantages for practical use.

Abstract: The invention is directed to stabilizer compositions, to polymers containing these stabilizer compositions for use as additives in polymeric matrices, and to polymeric products which contain these additives. The stabilizer compositions comprise a ternary composition of a sterically hindered phenol, a less sterically hindered phenol, and an organic phosphite. These compositions are admixed with polymers to provide polymeric additives to improve the physical and mechanical properties of polymeric matrices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a styrene-based resin composition comprising a styrene-based polymer having mainly a syndiotactic configuration and a specified antioxidant, a fibrous molding or extrusion produced by spinning a syndiotactic styrene resin composition and a molding produced by shaping and/or spinning, and stretching said resin.

Abstract: Disclosed are olefin polymers in nonextruded, aspolymerized particle form having a regular, essentially symmetrical geometrical shape, which are stabilized by depositing on their surface a mixture which is either melted, or in which at least stabilizer (A) is in the liquid state, and which comprises the following stabilizers (percent by weight on the polymer):A) from 0.02% to 0.015% of one or more organic phosphites or phosphonites or mixtures thereof, which are liquid at room temperature or have melting point below 100.degree. C.;B) from 0.025% to 0.2% of one or more phenolic antioxidants with melting point from 45.degree. to 130.degree. C.; and, optionally, one or more of the following additional components:C) from 0.05% to 0.5% of one or more thioethers, or organic polysulfides or mixtures thereof;D) from 0.1% to 1.0% of one or more light stabilizers which are liquid at room temperature or have a melting point below 150.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention is a polyester and a method for producing a polyester fiber which has a combination of flame resistance and low pilling properties. The method comprises forming a polyester fiber made from a blend of two polyester polymers, one polyester polymer containing an oxysilicon compound and the second polyester polymer containing pentaerythritol and a phosphinic acid in the amount between 0.5 and 20 mole percent of the terephthalate acid and monomer. In particular, the invention also comprises the enhanced fiber formed by the process, as well as the fabrics having a pilling of about 3 to less than 5 as measured in accordance with ASTM D-3512-82.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for making diphosphaspiroundecanes and product-by-process, wherein the process comprises reacting a hydroxyl-substituted organic compound, phosphorous trichloride and pentaerythritol to form an organic-substituted diphosphaspiroundecane such that formation of said organic-substituted diphosphaspiroundecane takes place in the presence of a tri-n-alkylamine having n-alkyl moieties such that each n-alkyl moiety has at least three carbon atoms. The present invention is also directed to bis-3,9-(2,6-di-t-alkyl-4-alkylphenoxy)-2,4,8,10-tetroxa-3,9-diphosphaspri o[5.5]undecanes and polymer compositions containing an effective amount of same.

Abstract: Talc filled thermoplastic polyester compositions which have been modified by the addition of a butadiene-based impact modifier are stabilized against degradation by the addition thereto of a specific phosphorous compound.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced polymer composition containing resin components including (a) 30-90 weight % of a polyamide resin, and (b) 10-70 weight % of polyolefin+unsaturated carboxylic acid-modified polyolefin, based on the resin components; and, per 100 parts by weight of the total components, (c) 5-50 parts by weight of glass fibers, and (d) additives including the following set of additives: 0.1-1 parts by weight of N,N'-hexamethylene-bis (3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-hydrocinnamide); 0.1-1 parts by weight of triethylene glycol-bis [3-(3-tert-butyl-5-methyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propionate]; and 0.1-1 parts by weight of pentaerythrityl-tetrakis [3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propionate]. An alternative set of additives are 0.1-2 parts by weight of N,N'-bis [3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propionyl] hydrazine; 0.05-0.5 parts by weight of pentaerythrityl-tetrakis [3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propionate]; 0.05-0.5 parts by weight of distearyl-pentaerythritol diphosphite; and 0.

Abstract: The thermo-oxidation resistance of the elastomeric thermoplastic copolyether-esters is remarkably improved by the addition of a synergistic mixture consisting of an organo phosphite and a pentaerythritol phosphite.The copolymer-esters thus compounded find use in the extrusion, blow and injection molding technologies.

Abstract: The polyester comopsition is improved in properties at low and high temperatures and is prepared by mixing 100 parts by weight of a mixture comprising (A) 60 to 99 parts by weight of a crystalline thermoplastic polyester resin and (B) 1 to 40 parts by weight of a polyester elastomer with (C) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a bisoxazoline compound, (D) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a phosphorus compound represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be the same or different from each other and are each a group selected from among alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl and alkoxy groups, and (E) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of one or more antioxidants selected from among thio ether compounds and hindered phenol compounds.

Abstract: A composition is provided which comprises a 3,9-bis (2,4,6-tri-t-alkylphenoxy)-2,4,8,10-tetroxa-3,9-diphosphaspiro[5.5]undecan e, and polymer compositions are provided which include a polymer and an effective amount of one or more 3,9-bis(2,4,6-tri-t-alkylphenoxy)-2,4,8,10-tetroxa-3,9-diphosphaspiro[5.5] undecane.

Abstract: Stabilizers for chlorine-containing olefin polymers containing Ca complexes of 1,3-diketones, hydrocarbon waxes and esters and/or partial esters of saturated, straight-chain C.sub.12 -C.sub.34 monocarboxylic acids, in conjunction with zinc salts of saturated, straight-chain C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 monocarboxylic acids and esters of phosphorous acid, provide the polymers with excellent properties in regard to processibility and temperature stability.

Abstract: An impact modifier for a thermoplastic resin is disclosed, which comprises (I) 100 parts by weight of a graft copolymer formed by graft-polymerizing (B) a monomer having a vinyl group in the molecule onto (A) a butadiene polymer and, incorporated therein, (II) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a thioether type heat stabilizer, (III) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a phosphite type heat stabilizer and (IV) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a phenol type heat stabilizer having a molecular eight of at least 500. A thermoplastic resin composition having this impact modifier incorporated therein exhibits a good heat discoloration resistance and heat deterioration resistance under high-temperature conditions, as well as an improved impact resistance.

Abstract: Bislactams of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently of one another are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 and/or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 form a tetra- or pentamethylene radical, and R.sup.5 is hydrogen, carbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, benzoyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.10 -phenylalkyl, the phenyl nucleus being unsubstituted or substituted by one or two C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyoxy, fluorine, chlorine or bromine radicals, or is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -cyanoalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -hydroxyalkyl or C.sub.2 - or C.sub.3 -aminoalkyl, and the acid addition salts and hydrates of these compounds.The compounds (I) are stabilizers for organic materials.

Abstract: Thermoplastic blend compositions comprise a crystalline polyalkylene terephthalate, a styrenic polymer component, and a diepoxide. The styrenic polymer component comprises a rigid portion formed from at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of styrene, halogen-substituted styrene, alpha-methyl styrene and para-methyl styrene, and at least one additional ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and a rubber portion including polybutadiene.