Abstract: A composition comprising a compound of formula (I) or (II): (A)w-P(O)(O?M+)3-w ??(I) or wherein A is Rf—(CH2)k?[(CF2CF)y—(CH2CH2)z]mO and contains from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms; Rf is CnF2n+1; n and k are each independently 1 to about 6; y, z, and m are each independently 1, 2, 3, or mixture thereof; w is 1 or 2 or a mixture thereof; and M is hydrogen, ammonium ion, an alkali metal ion, or an alkanolammonium ion.

Abstract: The invention comprises an adhesion promoter for a printing ink and a printing ink comprising the adhesion promoter. The adhesion promoter comprises the product of (a) mixing together a solution of a polymer or synthetic resin with an organophosphorus compound, and then (b) mixing the mixture formed in (a) with a titanium compound selected from a titanium halide, alkoxide, halo-alkoxide or a condensed titanium alkoxide or a mixture of more than one of these titanium compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a retardation film using polyester having a photoelastic coefficient of ?40×10?12 Pa?1 to 40×10?12 Pa?1. The present invention also relates to a polyester resin for optical use which contains a phosphorus compound, and an alicyclic component and a fluorene derivative component as constituents, and satisfies the following equations (6) and (7): 100° C.?glass transition temperature?150° C.??(6) and 1.0?(Ma/2+Mb+Mc)/P?5.0??(7), wherein Ma is the number of moles of an alkali metal element contained in 1 ton of the polyester resin, Mb is the number of moles of an alkaline earth metal element contained in 1 ton of the polyester resin, Mc is the sum of the number of moles of a zinc element (Zn), a cobalt element (Co) and a manganese element (Mn) contained in 1 ton of the polyester resin, and P is the number of moles of a phosphorus element contained in 1 ton of the polyester resin.

Abstract: Flame retardant polycarbonate resin composition are disclosed, which can include (A) about 45 to about 95 parts by weight of a thermoplastic polycarbonate resin; (B) about 1 to about 50 parts by weight of a rubber modified vinyl-grafted copolymer; (C) about 0 to about 50 parts by weight of a vinyl copolymer; (D) about 1 to about 30 parts by weight of an organophosphorus compound consisting of (d1) about 1 to about 75% by weight of a phosphonate compound having a specific structure; and (d2) about 25 to about 99% by weight of an oligomeric phosphate ester compound per 100 parts by weight of the sum of (A), (B) and (C); and (E) about 0.05 to about 5 parts by weight of a fluorinated polyolefin resin per 100 parts by weight of the sum of (A), (B) and (C).

Abstract: A phosphate-phosphonate compound which is lowly volatile, has a high phosphorus content, and does not influence various properties of a product when used as a material therefor. It is reduced in environmental burden in view of suitability for recycling and contains no halogen atoms including chlorine and bromine. The phosphorus compound has a phosphate-phosphonate bond within the molecule and has a specific ring structure. Because of this, the compound has excellent flame retardancy. Addition of the phosphate-phosphonate compound as a flame retardant for polyurethanes or polyesters imparts satisfactory plasticity and flame retardancy. The flame retardant is reduced in the exertion of adverse influences on the material properties of, in particular, polyurethane foams, polyester fibers, and the like.

Abstract: An article of manufacture comprises an ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) mixed with a processing oil and a lubricant selected from the group consisting of fatty acid esters, ethoxylated fatty acid esters, glycol esters, PEG esters, glycerol esters, ethoxylated esters, sorbitol esters, ethoxylated sorbitol esters, aromatic ethoxylates, alcohol ethoxylates, mercaptan ethoxylates, modified ethoxylates, amide surfactants, phosphate esters, phosphonate esters, phosphite esters, alkyl sulfates, fatty acid ethers, alkyl ether sulfates, alkylaryl ether sulfates, sulfonates, naphthalene sulfonates, sulfosuccinates, sulfonated esters, sulfonated amides, alkyl ether carboxylates, alkylaryl ether carboxylates, quaternary amines, amino quaternary amines, ethoxylated amines, imidazoline derivatives, betaines, sultaines, aminopropionate, catechol derivatives, saturated fatty acids, unsaturated fatty acids, and combinations thereof. The method for making those articles is also disclosed.

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 lives and better oxidative resistance to materials than currently available antioxidants.

Abstract: The invention provides phosphonated poly(4-phenoxybenzoyl-1,4-phenylene), and synthesizing method thereof, an antioxidant formed of phosphonated poly(4-phenoxybenzoyl-1,4-phenylene), a high-durability polymer electrolyte composite formed of a fluoropolymer electrolyte and phosphonated poly(4-phenoxybenzoyl-1,4-phenylene), and a fuel cell in which the high-durability polymer electrolyte composite is used in an electrode thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer powder composed of polyamide or of copolyamides, which also comprises flame retardant, in particular phosphonates, to a layer-by-layer process which selectively melts regions or selectively binds them, and also to moldings produced from this polymer powder. Compared with conventional products, the moldings constructed using the powder of the invention exhibit marked advantages in flammability and combustibility and drop behavior, particularly with respect to UL® (Underwriters Laboratories) classification. Furthermore, moldings produced from polymer powder of the invention have adequately good mechanical properties when compared with moldings based on polymer powders without flame retardant, in particular in terms of modulus of elasticity and tensile strain at break. In addition, these moldings also have a density close to that of injection moldings.

Abstract: Polyolefin compositions comprising a particular hindered phenolic antioxidant selected from the group consisting of tris(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)isocyanurate, 1,3,5-tris-(3,5-di -tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)-2,4,6-trimethylbenzene and the calcium salt of the monoethyl ester of 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzylphosphonic acid, an oligomeric sterically hindered amine light stabilizer, a hydroxylamine stabilizer or trialkylamine N-oxide stabilizer, and, optionally, an organic phosphorus stabilizer, are effectively stabilized against degradation upon melt processing, long term heat aging, and exposure to combustion products of natural gas.

Abstract: A composition comprising Polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) with a reduced emission of acrolein is obtained by contacting Polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) resin with an effective amount of a melt stable, organic stabilizing compound. Such PTT resin has an acrolein formation rate at 280° C. of less than 15 ppm/minute. Preferably the residual acrolein content of the PTT resin is less than 10 ppm. The additive organic stabilizing compounds are free from nitrogen atoms. Preferred additive compounds include polyfunctional alkohols, alcoholates, aromatic carboxylic acid anhydrides, carboxylic acids and salts of carboxylic acids. The additive compounds are added to the polymer in molten state and/or to the resin, which is then processed to fibers, filaments, non-wovens, films and/or mouldings.

Abstract: Methods to decrease aldehyde content of a polymer are provided. An effective amount of an additive that contains a P—H functionality is incorporated into the polymer in the presence of an acidic of basic catalyst compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition having improved flammability rating and mechanical properties is disclosed. The composition contains aromatic polycarbonate having a weight-average molecular weight Mw?25,000 g/mol., polyalkylene terephthalate, graft (co)polymer characterized in that its grafted phase includes structural units derived from acrylate monomers, an oligomeric organic phosphoric acid ester, and an optional fluorinated polyolefin. In a preferred embodiment the graft (co)polymer is characterized in its core-shell morphology.

Abstract: There is provided a membrane switch film comprising polyethylene 2, 6-naphthalenedicarboxylate as the major component and having excellent handling properties and durability, and particularly a film which is suitable for a membrane switch to be used in automobile interior devices which are potentially exposed to high temperature. The film is a membrane switch film having a refractive index in the range of 1.770–1.790 on both surfaces in either or both the film processing direction and the widthwise direction and an absolute value of no greater than 0.015 for the difference between the refractive indexes of both surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to semiaromatic semi-crystalline thermoplastic polyamide moulding materials having improved processing behavior, increased flowability, improved surface quality and improved mechanical properties, in particular, in conditioned state, the matrix of the polyamide moulding materials according to the present invention comprising at least 3 components: a semi-crystalline copolyamide (A) having the composition 66/6I/6T, a PA prepolymer (B) having the composition 6T/6I/66 or 6T/6I/6 and an amorphous copolyamide (C) having the composition 6I/6T.

Abstract: To provide a resin composition, in which a liquid crystal polymer is made into fiber in a molded article to exhibit an extremely high reinforcing effect which has not been available yet, and from which a molded article having an excellent mechanical strength can be manufactured in a stable manner. That is, a thermoplastic resin composition, wherein 100 parts by weight in total consisting of 99-50 parts by weight of a thermoplastic polyester resin (A) not forming an anisotropic molten phase and 1-50 parts by weight of a liquid crystal polymer (B) capable of forming an anisotropic molten phase is blended with 0.001-2.

Abstract: A flame resistant anti-electrostatic polycarbonate composition that is chlorine- and bromine-free is disclosed. Good melt flowability and low tendency to juicing, coupled with its good mechanical and thermal properties make the composition especially suitable for injection molding. The composition finds use in the production of a variety of molded articles.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition suitable for producing article having excellent flame proofing and improved stress cracking resistance is disclosed. The composition contains an aromatic polycarbonate and/or polyester carbonate, a toughening agent, an optional thermoplastic (co)polymer and a combination of phosphorus compounds.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition having improved mechanical properties is disclosed. The composition contains (A) aromatic polycarbonate and/or polyester carbonate (B) at least one graft rubber, obtained by emulsion polymerization of styrene and acrylonitrile in the presence of at least two rubber latices of type (B1) and (B2) where (B1) has a particle diameter d50 of ?350 nm, a particle size distribution range of 30 nm to 100 nm, and a gel content of 70 wt. %, and (B2) has a particle diameter of ?350 nm, a particle size distribution range of 50 nm to 500 nm, and a gel content of ?70 wt. %, and the difference in the average particle diameter of B1 and B2 is ?50 nm, (C) an optional copolymer of styrene and or acrylonitrile and for methyl methacrylate and/or N-substituted maleinimide, and optionally (D) flame retardant as well as optionally conventional additives.

Abstract: A solid, water-soluble or water-dispersible composition comprising a non film-forming material (such as a water-soluble agrochemical) supported by a film-forming polymer is prepared by (i) preparing a film-forming aqueous medium containing (a) a film-forming polymer which is a partially or fully charged homopolymer or a partially charged block copolymer or a homopolymer or block copolymer capable of ring-opening to form a partially charged homopolymer or block copolymer and (b) a water soluble material which is non film-forming (such as a glyphosate salt) and thereafter (ii) drying the film-forming aqueous medium to form the solid composition. The preferred film-forming polymer is alkyl vinylether maleic anhydride block co-polymer or a hydrolysed form thereof.

Abstract: Flame-retardant polyester monofilaments formed by extrusion from a mixture consisting essentially of 5 to 20 weight percent melamine cyanurate and 3 to 10 weight percent organopolyphosphonate with the balance being either poly(ethylene terephthalate) or poly(ethylene naphthalate).

Abstract: An aqueous coating material comprising A) at least one polyester that is water-soluble or water-dispersible, B) at least one polyurethane acrylate that is water-soluble or water-dispersible, C) at least one amino resin that is itself water-soluble or water-dispersible or is water-soluble or water-dispersible in the presence of the polyester and the polyurethane acrylate, D) at least one of a color pigment, an effect pigment, a color and effect pigment, and a filler, and E) optionally at least one polyisocyanate. Also, processes for preparing and using the aqueous coating material.

Abstract: Flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) compositions are disclosed having melamine cyanurate as the only organic flame retardant additive. Processes are disclosed to make the TPU compositions and to make wire and cable constructions having the TPU compositions as the jacket of the wire and cable constructions. The TPU compositions have excellent physical properties and are capable of passing both the UL-1581 section 1080 and UL-1581 section 1080, subject 758, section G tests for wire and cable constructions. The levels of melamine cyanurate used in the TPU compositions are from about 28 to about 50 weight percent of the TPU composition. The ultimate tensile strength of the TPU composition is greater than 1500 psi and preferably greater than 2900 psi. The TPU compositions also have both a low LOI % and a low peak rate of heat release.

Abstract: A composition useful in the manufacturing of plastic cookware includes a polyetherimide resin and an acidic additive selected from the group consisting of aliphatic carboxylic acids having a vapor pressure less than one atmosphere at 300° C., aromatic carboxylic acids having a vapor pressure less than one atmosphere at 300° C., and combinations comprising at least one of the foregoing acidic additives. In one embodiment, the composition further comprises an additional resin, such as a polyester resin. The acidic additive is effective in improving the mold release and increasing the melt flow of the composition. Articles including the composition and a method for preparing the composition are also described.

Abstract: The use of zwitterionic compounds as mold release agents in thermoplastics is disclosed. Molding compositions having good release properties, preferably compositions containing polycarbonate resins are thus disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flame-retardant which is not only excellent in flame-retarding property but also devoid of lowering moisture-resisting property specially in the course of molding of a resin so that the flame-retardant has little limitation for the molding method, the molding conditions and the intended use thereof. What is characterized is a flame-retardant comprising (a) an aliphatic amine salt of a phosphoric ester with 2-25 carbon atoms in the ester moiety thereof having a melting point of at least 100° C. but not more than a molding temperature of a thermoplastic resin and (b) a salt of phosphoric and/or polyphosphoric acid, the proportion of the component (a) to the component (b), i.e. (a)/(b) being 1/2-5/1 by weight ratio.

Abstract: The present application relates to a white, biaxially oriented, flame-retardant polyester film with at least one base layer which comprises, based on the weight of the base layer, from 2 to 60% by weight of a cycloolefin copolymer (COC), where the glass transition temperature of the COC is within the range from 70 to 270° C. The film also comprises from 0.5 to 30% by weight of flame retardant, based on the weight of the layer comprising the flame retardant. The film of the invention is suitable for packing foods or other consumable items which are sensitive to light and/or to air, or for use in industry, e.g. in the production of hot-stamping foils or as a label film, or for image-recording papers, printed sheets or magnetic recording cards.

Abstract: PHA pellet compositions are provided which are processible into blown and cast free-standing films. The Mw of the PHA in the pellets used to produce the films is at least 470,000, at least 435,000 if PHA thermal stabilizers of the invention are used. In order to achieve a stable, unsupported film having desirable elongational and tensile properties, the Mw of PHA in the film is greater than about 420,000.

Abstract: Thermoplastic moulding compositions based on polycarbonate and/or polyester-carbonate comprising graft polymer prepared by means of bulk, solution or bulk-suspension polymerization processes and phosphorus compounds of the general formula (I)

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic copolycarbonate compositions and moulded parts containing the latter having improved stress cracking resistance and thermal stability.

Abstract: Polyamide mixtures (blends) or alloys having improved transparency, chemical resistance and slight natural color, as well as a process improving the melting capacity and homogeneity of blends of polyamide according to formula (I) and partly crystalline polymers according to formula (II). Transparent polyamide blends are obtained which exhibit improved properties with respect to transparency, color, and chemical resistance, in particular stress cracking resistance against isopropanol, without resulting losses in the mechanical properties. At the same time it was possible to distinctly raise the throughput during extrusion while maintaining optimum transparency.

Abstract: Flame retardant organic phosphorus-phosphorus oxyacid compounds are produced by mixing and reacting a phosphorus halide, phosphorus oxyacid and an organic compound. This organic phosphorus-phosphorus oxyacid compound may be reacted with a basic compound to produce a flame retardant salt of organic phosphorus-phosphorus oxyacid. The organic phosphorus-phosphorus oxyacid and/or it's salt may be mixed with or applied on a flammable organic material to make it less flammable. A flame retardant composition may be produced by mixing or reacting the organic phosphorus-phosphorus oxyacid or it's salt with carbonization auxiliaries, carbonization accelerators, comb-like polymer and a filler. This composition may be mixed in or applied on a flammable organic material to make it less flammable.

Abstract: Flame-retardant polyester monofilaments formed by extrusion from a mixture consisting essentially of 5 to weight percent melamine cyanurate and 3 to 10 weight percent organopolyphosphonate with the balance being either poly(ethylene terephthalate) or poly(ethylene naphthalate).

Abstract: Polyolefin compositions in powder form suited for metal coating, including (percentage by weight): 1) from 1% to 40% of hollow microspheres; 2) from 60% to 99% of a composition comprising: a) from 25% to 95% of polypropylene, polyethylene or crystalline propylene copolymers or mixtures thereof; b) from 0% to 70% of an elastomeric copolymer; c) from 0.5% to 10% of propylene or polyethylene modified with polar groups; d) from 0% to 10% of titanium dioxide.

Abstract: A silicone composition that is oil resistant when cured is described. More particularly, this composition includes a silanol terminated silicone fluid, an organic plasticizer, a filler and a crosslinker, wherein the cured composition remains adhesive after exposure to oil. The present compositions provide superior adhesive properties after exposure to oil than conventional RTV silicone adhesives having M-stopped silicone plasticizers. Methods of making and using cured elastomeric products made from the present compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A flame-retardant molded component comprises a matrix-forming polymer material. The component also comprises 5 to 20 wt % of melamine cyanurate and 3 to 10 wt % of a polyphosphonate.

Abstract: The invention relates to at method for manufacturing a wiring loom for use for example in a vehicle, comprising the following steps, a) on the assembly side (6) of an assembly support (1) is applied a base layer (5) which adheres at least temporarily to said assembly side and follows, at least partly, the course of the wiring loom during the manufacturing process; b) on the base layer (5) are fixed preferably a plurality of juxtaposed conductors in a substantially parallel arrangement c) finally, on the base layer is dusted or poured a coating layer (10) of a liquefied or molten material, which embeds said conductors, adheres to the base layer and, once poured or dusted, hardens or becomes globally more consistent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of phosphorus compounds of the formula (I) or (II) 1

Abstract: Polyamide mixtures (blends) or alloys having improved transparency, chemical resistance and slight natural color, as well as a process improving the melting capacity and homogeneity of blends of polyamide according to formula (I) and partly crystalline polymers according to formula (II). Transparent polyamide blends are obtained which exhibit improved properties with respect to transparency, color, and chemical resistance, in particular stress cracking resistance against isopropanol, without resulting losses in the mechanical properties. At the same time it was possible to distinctly raise the throughput during extrusion while maintaining optimum transparency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transparent, low-flammability, UV-resistant, oriented film made from a crystallizable thermoplastic and having a thickness of from 5 to 300 &mgr;m. The film comprises at least one UV stabilizer and at least one flame retardant, and at least the flame retardant, and preferably also the UV stabilizer, is fed directly as a masterbatch to the crystallizable thermoplastic during production of the film. The film may have one or more layers, and the UV stabilizer may have been selected from the group consisting of the 2-hydroxybenzophenones, the 2-hydroxybenzotriazoles, the organonickel compounds, the salicylic esters, the cinnamic ester derivatives, the resorcinol monobenzoates, the oxanilides, the hydroxybenzoic esters, the sterically hindered amines and triazines, and the flame retardant may be an organic phosphorus compound, in particular an organic phosphorus compound soluble in polyethylene terephthalate.

Abstract: Salt mixtures made from aluminum phosphinates, aluminum hydroxide and/or aluminum phosphonates and/or aluminum phosphates are thermally stable and are suitable as flame retardants for polymeric molding compositions, in particular for polyesters and polyamides. The use of these salt mixtures is more effective and more cost-effective than the use of aluminum phosphinates alone.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for increasing the molecular weight of polyesters, copolyesters or polyester blends by adding an organic phosphate to the processing apparatus and fusing the mixture to above the melting point, in which process the processing apparatus is a single-screw extruder, twin-screw extruder, planetary-gear extruder, ring extruder or co-kneader having at least one vent zone to which underpressure is applied.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition containing a polyetherimide resin, a glycidyl ester impact modifier and a organometallic compound exhibits improved impact strength and ductility.

Abstract: A one-pack type moisture curable urethane composition comprising a urethane prepolymer and an amine catalyst, wherein 0.002 to 50 parts by weight, based upon 100 parts by weight of the urethane prepolymer, of phosphonic ester compounds, phosphonous ester compounds, phosphinous ester compounds or phosphine compounds or any mixture thereof is compounded to give the urethane composition having an improved storage stability, without decreasing the catalyst activity even when an amine catalyst having a high catalytic activity dimethylamino group structure etc. is used.

Abstract: A novel composition of matter comprising the reaction product of a phosphoryl compound, a salicylic acid derivative, and an organic compound containing two groups having hydroxyl functionality is provided. This composition has utility as a fire retardant chemical.

Abstract: Halogen-free, oligomeric or polymeric, alkylene-bridged alkyl phosphonates having the general formula ##STR1## where n is a whole number of from 1 to 20;R.sup.1 and R.sup.5 are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;R.sup.2 and R.sup.4 are each C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 alkyl andR.sup.3 is C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 alkyl.The use of such phosphonates as, or in connection with, a flame-retardant (e.g. for polyurethane foams, resins and composites, epoxy resins, phenolic resins, paints, varnishes or textiles).

Abstract: A hot-melt adhesive composition based on ethylene/vinyl actetate copolymer comprising not more than 35% (preferably not more than 30%, more preferably not more than 25%) by weight, based on the whole composition, of halogen-free char-forming flame-retardant additive(s) in an amount at least sufficient to prevent flaming drips generated on burning of the adhesive from igniting the underlying absorbent cotton according to the 20 mm Vertical Burn Test of Underwriters Laboratories Test Method UL-94 (1993), V-1, preferably V-0. Preferred halogen-free flame-retardant additives include ammonium phosphates, melamine cyanurate, zinc borate, and especially red phosphorus.

Abstract: A release agent composition for use in an electrophotographic process is disclosed. This composition includes a specifically-defined heat-stable silicone oil-silicone wax copolymer. The copolymer has a melting point such that it is liquid on the hot fuser roll, but solidifies at room temperature on the printed page. A random silicone copolymer, in the form of a paste or pliable caulk, which is useful for sealing leaks in toner cartridges is also disclosed. Finally, the method for preparing these copolymers is disclosed.

Abstract: A water-borne road marking paint composition which includes a chelating agent capable of chelating iron ions to form a substantially colorless complex is provided. A road marking produced from the traffic paint of the present invention substantially reduces or prevents yellowing of white road marking from iron and iron compound debris strewn on the road surfaces. A method of reducing or preventing yellowing of a newly-applied road marking on a road surface of a water-borne road marking paint is also disclosed. The method comprises incorporating in the water-borne road marking paint a chelating agent capable of chelating iron ions to form a substantially colorless complex. Further reduction of yellowing of the road marking is observed when a pigment dispersant is incorporated in the water-borne road marking paint.

Abstract: A polyamide, a copolyamide, or a polyamide blend is reacted with a monoepoxy-functional phosphorus compound at an elevated temperature to produce flame-retardant polyamides, where the amount of phosphorus compound is 5 wt % to 35 wt %, based on the total composition, i.e., the polyamide mixture.