Abstract: Disclosed are flame retardant polyetherimide ester compositions comprising:(i) at least one polyetherimide ester resin; and(ii) a flame retardant effective amount of a mixture comprising (a) at least one polyphosphonate ester, and (b) at least one ammonium polyphosphate.

Abstract: A solid stabilizer composition for synthetic polymers is formed by a solid, continuous phase and by a solid dispersed phase in said continuous phase, wherein the continuous phase is constituted by amorphous 2,2'-oxamido-bis[ethyl-3-(3,5-di-tert.-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)-propionate] and the dispersed phase is constituted by an amorphous, or crystalline, or partially amorphous and partially crystalline organic phosphite, with the weight ratio of said continuous phase to said dispersed phase being comprised within the range of from 9:1 to 1:9.The process for preparing said solid composition and its use in the stabilization of synthetic polymers are disclosed.

Abstract: A stabilizer composition for polymer materials, especially for polyolefin based on a combination of alkylated aralkylphenol and bis-[aralkylphenyl] pentaerythritol-diphospite.

Abstract: The present invention disclosed herein is connected with a polypropylene resin composition giving off no corrosive and poisonous gases, having excellent moldability, providing molded articles with excellent mechanical strength and high flame retardance. The composition of the present invention is composed of predetermined amounts of a polypropylene resin, a polyethylene resin, polyammonium phosphate or polyammonium phosphate modified by melamine resin and a 1,3,5-triazine derivative. This composition may additionally contain a predetermined amount of one or more of specific thiophosphites and may further contain a predetermined amount of an olefinic synthetic rubber or elastomer and a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: A process and nylon release sheet for manufacturing printed circuit boards from epoxy prepregs is disclosed. In such process layers of the prepregs are separated from one another by a release sheet. The release sheet comprises an aliphatic or aromatic nylon or nylon copolymer which is a condensation product of a dicarboxylic acid and a diamine. The nylon film contains a heat stabilizer and an inorganic particulate antiblock additive, e.g. diatomaceous earth, glass beads, amorphous silica, talc, mica and molybdenum disulphide. The nylon may be toughened by the addition of a phosphorus-containing catalyst or an epoxide.

Abstract: In thermal stabilization of poly(.alpha.-olefin) fibers, such as a melt spun polypropylene, in which the poly(.alpha.-olefin) contains a hindered phenol, an organic phosphite, a hindered amine, and a metal salt of a fatty acid, the further inclusion of an alkali metal phosphate, such as sodium phosphate, results in improved thermal stability of the finished fiber.

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: A solid stabilizer composition for organic polymers is formed by a solid, continuous phase and by a dispersed phase in said continuous phase, wherein the continuous phase is constituted by amorphous tetrakis-[3-(3,5-di-tert.-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)-propionyloxymethyl]-metha ne and the dispersed phase is constituted by an either amorphous or crystalline organic phosphite, in the form of particles with a particle size of from 10 .mu.m to 2 mm, with the weight ratio of said continuous phase to said dispersed phase being comprised within the range of from 9:1 to 1:9.The processes for preparing said solid stabilizer composition and its use in the stabilization of organic polymers are disclosed.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprises a polymer blend comprising a polyester and a polycarbonate or another polymer blend comprising alpha-methylstyrene-modified ABS resin and at least one polymer selected from a polycarbonate, a saturated polyester, polyphenylene ether, a polyamide and a polyacetal and an organic phosphite compound having the formula (I): ##STR1## in which R is an alkyl having 1 to 9 carbon atoms.

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: A polyolefin composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a polyolefine which has been produced with use of a Ziegler catalyst and has a part or residue of the catalyst left therein, 0.005 to 1 part by weight of a phenol compound having the formula (I) and 0.005 to 1 part by weight of an organic phosphite compound having the formula (II). ##STR1## in which R is a residue group of an alcohol being monohydric, dihydric, trihydric or terahydric, R1 is methyl or tert.-butyl, R2 is an alkyl, --CH2CH2COOR3 or --COOR3, R3 being an alkyl, an aryl or an alkylaryl, and n is a number of 1 to 4.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high energy radiation resistant, polypropylene composition. It consists essentially of substantially crystalline normally solid polypropylene having a narrow molecular weight distribution, and, dispersed therein at a concentration effective to increase substantially the high energy radiation resistance of the polypropylene, a synergistic mixture of:(1) a hindered amine component,(2) a hindered phenolic component, and(3) a phosphorous containing component,the weight ratios of component (1) to component (2) to component (3) being about 1:(0.1-2):(0.1-2).Also disclosed are radiation sterilized articles in which at least part of the material of construction comprises the polypropylene composition.

Abstract: Bis(2,6-di tert butyl-4-branched propyl or butyl phenyl)-pentaerythritol spiro phosphites are provided having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a branched propyl or butyl group, such as isopropyl, iso-butyl, or sec-butyl, as well as synthetic resin compositions having enhanced resistance to deterioration upon exposure to the heat and light comprising such as bis(2,6-di-t-butyl-4-branched propyl or butyl phenyl)pentaerythritol spiro phosphites.

Abstract: There is provided an electric conductive resin composition formed into a pellet, which includes an electric conductive filler comprising electric conductive fibers and a low-melting point metal, and being coated on the surface thereof with a thermoplastic resin. Flux and/or a phosphorus-based antioxidant may be added to the filler. There is also provided an electromagnetic wave shielding molded product prepared by using the electric conductive resin composition mentioned above, wherein the electric conductive fibers dispersed within the molded product are fixed each other through the low-melting point metal.

Abstract: The invention relates to elasthane fibers which are protected against harmful environmental influences, particularly sunlight and combustion gases, by a synergistic stabilizer combination of(a) highly alkylated, phenolic antioxidants corresponding to the following formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl radicals, in addition to which R.sup.3 may be C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 alkyl radicalsand(b) oligomeric, (cyclo)aliphatic phosphorous acid esters (oligomeric phosphites) obtained by reaction of pentaerythritol, perhydrobisphenol A and, optionally, a mono- alcohol with monomeric trialkyl or triaryl phosphites.

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: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which n is 1, 2 or 3, R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, cyclohexyl or .alpha.-methylcyclohexyl and, if n is 1, X is a group of the formula II or III ##STR2## in which R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently of one another are C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl or cyclohexyl, Y is a direct bond, --S--, >S.dbd.O or a radical --CR.sup.4 R.sup.5 -- in which R.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, phenyl or benzyl and R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, and Z is 1,2-alkylene or 1,3-alkylene having not more than 15 carbon atoms or o-phenylene, and, if n is 2, X is a group of the formula IV or V ##STR3## in which R.sup.6 is methyl or ethyl, and, if n is 3, X is a phosphorus atom, are suitable for stabilizing organic material against light-induced and/or thermo-oxidative degradation.

Abstract: Stabilized compositions based on alpha-olefin polymers stabilized against degradation by oxidizing liquids, based on polymers of alpha-olefins such as propylene, containing a phenolic antioxidant, a phosphonite and a sulphur-containing stabilizer chosen from the esters derived from aliphatic polyols and alkylthiodipropionic acids and from combinations of a metal sulfide with one of these esters or with an organic polysulfide and optionally also containing an organic phosphite and an anti-acid agent. These compositions exhibit outstanding resistance to the phenomenon of oxidative degradation produced particularly by the contact with hot washing products of all kinds.

Abstract: A thermally stable polyolefin resin improved in thermal processing by the incorporation therein of a phenolic compound represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group, and a phosphite or phosphonite compound of 0.1 to 15 times by weight based on the phenolic compound.

Abstract: Stabilizers for organic polymers, consisting of one or more phosphorus-containing compounds of the family of alkyl- and/or phenyl-phosphites, alkyl- and/or phenyl-phosphonites, alkyl- and/or phenyl-diphosphonites, are directly added to the reaction mixture during the (co)polymerization of .alpha.-olefins or of mixtures thereof with other unsaturated monomers.The so-obtained polymeric compositions result perfectly stabilized, and show a thermo-oxidative resistance higher than that of the same polymeric compositions to which the same antioxidants have been added by a traditional route.

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: A flame resistant composition has (1) an organic polymeric substance (such as polypropylene) in intimate contact with (2) an ether, ester, or carbonate derivative of a bicyclic phosphorous compound (such as pentaerythritol phosphate) and (3) a gas producing compound (such as melamine or ammonium polyphosphate).

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: A can carrier composition comprising at least one of each of the following components wherein all parts are by weight based on 100 parts by weight of component (i):(i) a high pressure polyethylene having a density in the range of about 0.918 to about 0.930 gram per cubic centimeter;(ii) a linear polyethylene having a density of less than about 0.925 gram per cubic centimeter in an amount of about 2 to about 35 parts;(iii) polyethylene wax in an amount of about 0.5 to about 5 parts;(iv) a mineral filler coated with a metal salt of a fatty acid in an amount of about 0.05 to about 0.50 parts;(v) a secondary amide in an amount of about 0.02 to about 0.15 part;(vi) an antioxidant in an amount of about 0.02 to about 0.10 part; and(vii) an organic phosphorus compound in an amount of about 0.005 to about 0.05 part.

Abstract: Resinous pigment concentrates comprising at least one pigment and a dispersing additive of a naphthenic extender oil and/or a phosphate ester blended with a major portion of a resinous polymer containing a significant proportion of at least one polymerized conjugated diene monomer, when used for coloring resinous polymers as described, are effective in reducing such defects in finished articles as gels and surface blemishes.

Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) compositions containing a stabilizing amount of a ring-substituted N-acyl-para-aminophenol. In a preferred embodiment, the latter compound is N-stearoyl-2,6-di-t-butyl-4-aminophenol.

Abstract: Segmented thermoplastic copolyester elastomers containing recurring polymeric long chain ester units derived from phthalic acids and long chain glycols and short chain ester units derived from phthalic acids and 1,4-butanediol or 1,4-butenediol. The elastomers also contain polyvinylpyrrolidone and preferably also contain guanidine stabilizer, phosphorus stabilizer and diphenylamine.

Abstract: Polyurethanes are stabilized against yellowing by incorporating a phenolic type compound represented by the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group and at least one member selected from a benzotriazole type light stabilizer and a hindered amine type stabilizer.

Abstract: Resinous pigment concentrates comprising at least one pigment and a dispersing additive of a naphthenic extender oil and/or a phosphate ester blended with a major portion of a resinous polymer containing a significant proportion of at least one polymerized conjugated diene monomer, when used for coloring resinous polymers as described, are effective in reducing such defects in finished articles as gels and surface blemishes.

Abstract: Polyacetal resin compositions are stabilized to heat, oxygen and light by incorporation a phenolic type compound represented by the formula ##STR1##

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: Pentaerythritol diphosphites corresponding to the formula ##STR1## being useful for stabilizing organic materials against thermal, oxidative and actinic degradation and a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: Polyacetal 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: This invention relates to flame retarding compositions comprising flame retardants selected from pentate salts and nitrogen-containing phosphates wherein one or both are encapsulated in a material to reduce contacts between the flame retardants during processing and to thus reduce or eliminate pre-reaction between the two flame retardants, which pre-reaction, normally leads to degradation of flameproofing properties of the compositions. The invention is also directed to flame retardant polyurethane compositions containing a polyurethane resin and both of the flame retardants. As between the flame retardants, amount of the phosphate is about 10-99% whereas amount of the pentate salt is about 90-1%, on weight basis. In the polyurethane compositions, combined weight of the two flame retardants is about 10-60%, based on the weight of the polyurethane resin and the two flame retardants.

Abstract: Stabilized against degradation by oxidizing liquids, based on polymers of alpha-olefins such as propylene, containing a phenolic antioxidant, a phosphonite and a sulfur-containing stabilizer chosen from the esters derived from aliphatic polyols and alkylthiodipropionic acids and from combinations of a metal sulfide with one of these esters or with an organic polysulfide and optionally also containing an organic phosphite and an anti-acid agent. These compositions exhibit outstanding resistance to the phenomenon of oxidative degradation produced particularly by the contact with hot washing products of all kinds.

Abstract: Polyolefin compositions which are pigmented with titanium dioxide are rendered actinic radiation stabilized by incorporating therein a C.sub.12-20 alkyl ester of 3,5-di-tert.butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid.

Abstract: New hindered piperidinoalcohol 1,1,1-trioxyalkanes are disclosed. In the 1,1,1-trioxyalkanes, at least on 1,1,1-trioxyalkane group is linked to the residue of an alcohol linked to the 4-position of a 2,2,6,6-tetraalkylpiperidine compound having 12 to 75 carbon atoms. For each 1,1,1-trioxalkane group, there are 1 to 3 tetraalkylpiperidine groups. The alkyl groups linked to the piperidine ring have from one to five carbon atoms each. The fourth substituent on the carbon atom of the 1,1,1-trioxyalkane is a hydrogen atom or an aliphatic group having one to five carbon atoms.The disclosed 1,1,1-trioxyalkanes protect a variety of synthetic resins against the deteriorative effects of exposure to actinic light.Stabilizer compositions comprising a disclosed 1,1,1-trioxyalkane and a known polymer stabilizer, as well as synthetic resin compositions stabilized with such stabilizer compositions, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A propylene polymer molding composition which is resistant to discoloration and losses in physical properties upon sterilization by high energy radiation is comprised of a blend of a propylene polymer with small amounts of a polymeric hindered amine, an alkyl phosphite and a specific hindered phenolic antioxidant as necessary additives.

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: The invention relates to thermoplastic molding compositions based on vinyl chloride polymers and containing, as stabilizer, 0.1 to 5% by weight of an aminouracil of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, phenyl, benzyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkyl, hydroxyphenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkylthioalkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 cycloalkoxyalkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 cycloalkylthioalkyl, C.sub.8 -C.sub.14 aralkoxyalkyl, C.sub.8 -C.sub.14 aralkylthioalkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.14 aryloxyalkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.14 arylthioalkyl, --NHR.sup.4, in which R.sup.4 is hydrogen, phenyl or chlorine-substituted phenyl, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, each independently of the other, are C.sub.2 -C.sub.21 alkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 aryl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.19 aralkyl, while one of R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may also be hydrogen.The addition of such aminouracils gives vinyl chloride polymers which are very well protected against heat-induced degradation.

Abstract: A halogen-free self-extinguishing thermoplastic composition comprising as the flame retardant, one or more phosphorus-containing compounds or elemental phosphorous, a polyphenylene ether, a styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer, a phenol/aldehyde resin, a terpolymer of styrene, acrylonitrile and a hydroxy-containing ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid on which a polyphenylene ether is grafted, and optionally, a diene elastomer having grafted thereon styrene and acrylonitrile monomers.

Abstract: Novel phenolic compounds derived from hexides are disclosed which are useful stabilizers of synthetic polymer resins.

Abstract: Novel hydroxybenzyl substituted hexaalkyldiphenylmethane derivatives are provided which are useful as stabilizers of resins made from at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer.

Abstract: Novel hydroxyalkylarylalkanoates of ethoxylated bisphenol A are provided which are useful as stabilizers of resins made from at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer. A process for manufacture of these stabilizers is also provided.

Abstract: N,N-Dibenzylhydroxylamine and other selected hydroxylamine derivatives are effective in stabilizing polyolefin compositions containing a stabilizer or mixture of stabilizers selected from the group consisting of the phenolic antioxidants, the hindered amine light stabilizers, the ultraviolet light absorbers, the organic phosphorus compounds, the alkaline metal salts of fatty acids and the thiosynergists, against degradation upon high temperature extrusion, exposure to the combustion products of natural gas, gamma irradiation or upon storage for extended periods.

Abstract: Thermoplastic blends of a polyphenylene ether resin, alone or together with supplementary polymers, and a diphosphite compound or compounds are described. The blends exhibit good processability and initial color and are moldable into articles of various shapes and sizes.

Abstract: Flame retardant molding compounds comprising polymers of methyl methacrylate having an average molecular weight between 1.times.10.sup.5 and 2.times.10.sup.5, which molding compounds contain from 8 to 15 weight percent of at least one chloroalkylphosphoric acid ester of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is alkyl or ##STR2## and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, or chloro-substituted methyl or ethyl.

Abstract: This invention relates to flame retarding compositions comprising a pentate salt selected from melammonium pentate and the pentate salt of ammelide, and a nitrogen-containing phosphate selected from amine phosphates, ammonium phosphates, and ammonium polyphosphates in amount of 25 to 95 volume % phosphate to 75 to 5 volume % pentate salt which produce unexpected results in thermoplastic polyurethane compositions in terms of oxygen index, and UL-94 rating. This invention also pertains to polyurethane compositions containing a thermoplastic polyurethane resin and a flame retarding combination of a pentate salt and a phosphate, defined above, in amount of 10 to 35 volume % of the two flame retarding components based on the total volume of the resin plus the two flame retarding componets. An aryl phosphate can also be included to enhance the flame retarding properties of thermoplastic polyurethanes. Such polyurethane compositions are intumescent, drip retardant, and are halogen-free.

Abstract: The high temperature aging of polyamides is substantially improved by incorporating therein an antioxidant and an oxide of a metal of Group II or III of the Periodic Table, preferably a crystalline aluminosilicate such as a synthetic zeolite. The amount of antioxidant is preferably 1 to 5% and the amount of metal oxide is preferably 0.5 to 5%. Polyamides which can be stabilized in this way include Nylon-6, Nylon-11 and Nylon-12.

Abstract: Flame retardant compositions comprising a polyphenylene ether resin, a styrene resin and a cyclic phosphonate have excellent appearance and physical properties after molding. Especially useful is diphenyl pentaerythritol diphosphonate.