Abstract: This maleimide-based copolymer contains 40-60 mass % of aromatic vinyl monomer units, 5-20 mass % of vinyl cyanide monomer units, and 35-50 mass % of maleimide monomer units, and is such that a 4 mass % tetrahydrofuran solution of the copolymer has a transmittance of 90% or more for light having a wavelength of 450 nm at an optical path length of 10 mm, and the residual maleimide-based monomer amount is less than 300 ppm. This maleimide-based copolymer preferably further contains 0-10 mass % of unsaturated dicarboxylic acid anhydride monomer units, and preferably has a glass transition temperature of 165° C. or higher.

Abstract: Flame retardant material comprising a compound of empirical formula (III) wherein R is H, an alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, or arylalkyl group; M is a metal and y is 3, such that M(+)y is a metal cation where (+)y represents the charge formally assigned to the cation; a, b, and c represent the ratio of the components to which they correspond relative to one another in the compound, and satisfy a charge-balance equation 2(a)+c=b(y); and a and c are not zero. The presently disclosed flame retardants are useful, for example, in polymer compositions, particularly thermoplastics processed at high temperatures, over a wide range of applications.

Abstract: A polycarbonate composition includes the following components in parts by weight: a. 30 to 87 parts of a PC resin; b. 8 to 50 parts of a rubber-modified graft polymer; c. 5 to 25 parts of a fire retardant; and d. 0 to 10 parts of other aids; wherein a sum of parts by weight of the four components a, b, c, and d is 100. Phenols which are added in a polycarbonate composition formula, based on a total weight of the polycarbonate composition does not exceed 100 ppm. A K value of a component I of the PC resin is adjusted between 300000 and 500000 and the K value of a component II is adjusted to be less than 300000.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to oligomeric phosphonates and polyphosphonates that have non-reactive end groups, methods for making such oligomeric phosphonates and polyphosphonates, and compositions containing such oligomeric phosphonates and polyphosphonates. The oligomeric phosphonates and polyphosphonates of such embodiments may be incorporated into engineering polymeric into which they are mixed to make polymer compositions having good flame retardancy and mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoset resin composition, and a prepreg and a laminate for a printed circuit board manufactured therefrom. The thermoset resin composition comprises the following components: a phosphorus-containing polyphenyl ether resin having low molecular weight, an epoxy resin, a cyanate resin and an accelerator. The prepreg manufactured using the resin composition comprises a base material and the thermoset resin composition adhered to the base material by impregnation and drying. The laminate for a printed circuit board manufactured using the resin composition comprises a plurality of laminated prepregs, a metal foil covering one or two faces of the laminated prepregs by pressing, with each prepreg comprising a base material and the thermoset resin composition adhered to the base material by impregnation and drying.

Abstract: Flame retardant compositions that include a thermoplastic polyurethane, a metal hydrate flame retardant and a phosphorus-based flame retardant are provided. The compositions are characterized by good flame retardant properties, as well as high insulation resistance.

Abstract: Halogen-free, flame retardant compositions comprising in weight percent based on the weight of the composition: A. 20 to 60% TPU/Si-g-EVA polymer blend in which the Si-g-EVA is crosslinked, B. 1 to 25% organic phosphate ester, C. 30 to 60% metal hydrate, and D. 0.1 to 10% epoxidized novolac. Optionally, the compositions further comprise in weight percent based on the weight of the composition, one or more of: E. 0.01 to 0.5% anti-dripping agent, F. 0.1 to 2% additive; and G. 0.1 to 5% filler.

Abstract: Certain phosphonic acid salts heated at temperatures over 200° C. generate thermally stable, highly efficient flame retardant materials well suited for use as flame retardant additives in polymers. Various methods for preparing flame retardant materials from more than one phosphonic acid salts are provided, wherein each method can generate different flame retardant materials from the same mixture of starting phosphonic acids. The flame retardants of the invention can be used as the sole flame retardant in a composition or in combination with other flame retardants, synergists or adjuvants.

Abstract: A recycled resin composition includes polystyrene collected from wasted home electric appliances in an amount of from 51 to 84% by weight, unused polystyrene in an amount of from 11 to 39% by weight, an impact modifier in an amount of from 2 to 4% by weight, and a phosphorous flame retardant in an amount of from 6 to 19% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to impact-modified polyester/polycarbonate compositions containing: A) 41 to 80 parts by weight, in each case relative to the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of aromatic polycarbonate, B) 5 to 40 parts by weight, in each case relative to the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of polyester with a content of isophthalic acid building blocks, C) 1 to 15 parts by weight, in each case relative to the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of rubber-modified graft polymer, D) 0 to 25 parts by weight, in each case relative to the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of a flame retardant, E) 0 to 20 parts by weight, in each case relative to the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D=100, of vinyl (co)polymer, F) 0 to 50 parts by weight, in each case relative to the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D=100, of additives, wherein all the stated parts by weights in the present application are normalized such that

Abstract: Provided a polycarbonate resin composition excellent in flame resistance, impact resistance, and color fastness. A polycarbonate resin composition containing, per 100 parts by mass of polycarbonate resin (A), 0.001 to 30 parts by mass of flame retardant (B), 0.001 to 1 part by mass of fluoropolymer (C), and 0.5 to 10 parts by mass of graft copolymer (D) obtainable by graft-copolymerizing a diene-based rubber with a (meth)acrylate ester compound, the graft copolymer (D) having (i) a sulfur content of 100 to 1500 ppm, and (ii) an average particle size of 70 to 240 nm.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of polyphosphonates, copoly(phosphonate ester)s, copoly(phosphonate carbonate)s, and their respective oligomers, as flame retardant additives for polyamide fibers to impart fire resistance while maintaining or improving processing characteristics for melt spun fibers and fabrics, thereof.

Abstract: Polymer compositions are described that are well suited for producing reflectors for light-emitting devices, such as light-emitting diodes. In one embodiment, the polymer composition contains a polymer resin and a stabilizer comprising a phosphonate compound and/or a phosphate compound and optionally a white pigment. The polymer resin may comprise, for instance, a poly(1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol terephthalate). The phosphate stabilizer has been found to significantly improve the stability of the polymer composition without interfering with the ability of the composition to bond to other polymer materials, such as silicone resins. Silicone resins, for instance, are typically used as an encapsulant for light-emitting diode assemblies.

Abstract: Disclosed is an epoxy resin composition comprising: (A) a polymerized compound including, as structural components, phosphaphenanthrene and at least one constituent selected from a structural unit of a phenolic novolak polymer and a structural unit of a phenolic novolak polymer in which a hydrogen atom of a phenolic hydroxyl group is substituted by phosphaphenanthrene; (B) an epoxy resin having two or more epoxy groups in a molecule; and (C) a curing agent that cures the epoxy resin.

Abstract: A polylactic acid-based resin composition includes (A) a polylactic acid-based resin; (B) a flame retardant compound; and (C) an ammonium compound of organic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to impact-modified polyester/polycarbonate compositions containing: A) 41 to 80 parts by weight, in each case relative to the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of aromatic polycarbonate, B) 5 to 40 parts by weight, in each case relative to the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of polyester with a content of isophthalic acid building blocks, C) 1 to 15 parts by weight, in each case relative to the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of rubber-modified graft polymer, D) 0 to 25 parts by weight, in each case relative to the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of a flame retardant, E) 0 to 20 parts by weight, in each case relative to the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D=100, of vinyl (co)polymer, F) 0 to 50 parts by weight, in each case relative to the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D=100, of additives, wherein all the stated parts by weights in the present application are normalised such that

Abstract: The present invention relates to flame resistance additives for organic polymers, and in particular polyphosphonate-type flame resistance additives in a polycarbonate or a polyester carbonate and/or in blends of polycarbonate or a polyester carbonate with an acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene terpolymer. The aromatic polyphosphonate compounds of the present invention are represented by the structure, wherein a and b are each from 0 to 6, with a+b being from 2 to 6, each R is independently hydrogen, unsubstituted or inertly substituted alkyl having up to 6 carbon atoms, —NO2, —NR12, —C?N, —OR1, —C(O)OR1, or —C(O)NR12 (wherein R1 is hydrocarbyl or hydrogen), each R2 is independently hydrogen, alkyl or inertly substituted alkyl, each R3 is a covalent bond or a divalent linking group, and each R4 is independently an alkyl, aryl, inertly substituted alkyl or inertly substituted aryl group.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition characterized by its flame retardance and impact strength is disclosed. The composition contains (A) linear aromatic (co)polycarbonate, (B) a graft (co)polymer having core-shell morphology, the shell containing polymerized alkyl(meth)acrylate and the core containing interpenetrated and inseparable polyorganosiloxane and poly(meth)alkyl acrylate components, (C) a phosphorous-containing flame retardant compound, (D) fluorinated polyolefin and (E) a boron compound, and optionally SAN. The composition is further characterized in that it contains no polyalkylene terephthalate.

Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized blends of polyester and polyamide. The polymer blends are stabilized with A) a combination of stabilizers a) acetaldehyde scavengers and b) stabilizers selected from phenolic antioxidants, organic phosphorus stabilizers and lactone stabilizers or B) a combination of c) lactone stabilizers and d) stabilizers selected from phenolic antioxidants and organic phosphorus stabilizers. The present blends exhibit reduced color formation, a high level of whiteness/brightness and acceptably low haze formation upon heat treatment. The blends are useful to make bottles, containers and films for drinks, food and cosmetics and the like. The polyester is in particular polyethylene terephthalate, PET, and the polyamide is in particular polyamide-MXD6. Heat treatment is for example melt extrusion or solid state polymerization, SSP.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a thermoplastic composition comprising: a polycarbonate; an impact modifier; a polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer; a poly(arylene ether)-polysiloxane copolymer; and an organophosphate in an amount of 2 to 20 weight percent based on the combined weight of polycarbonate, impact modifier, polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer, and poly(arylene ether)-polysiloxane copolymer, wherein the composition has a notched Izod impact strength of greater than or equal to 4 kilojoules per square meter (kJ/m2) as determined according to ISO 180/A, a melt viscosity rate of less than or equal to 130 Pascal seconds (Pa·s) as determined according to ISO11443 at 1500 s?1 and 280° C., and a UL94 rating of V1 or better at 0.8 millimeter thickness.

Abstract: Organic polymer compositions can be made flame-retardant by addition of selected organic phosphate and other components, such as known flame-retardants or conventional additives for further improvements, e.g. in name retardancy or light stability.

Abstract: A flame resistant thermoplastic molding composition having improved mechanical properties is disclosed. The composition contains polycarbonate, a graft polymer and a phosphorus compounds of formula (I): and a mixture of fluorinated polyolefins with polyalkyl (meth)acrylates.

Abstract: There are provided a resin composition comprising a crosslinking component with a weight average molecular weight of 1,000 or less having a plurality of styrene groups and represented by the following formula: wherein R is a hydrocarbon skeleton, each of R1s is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group, each of R2, R3 and R4 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, m is an integer of 1 to 4, and n is an integer of 2 or more, at least one high-molecular weight compound, an inorganic filler, and at least one treating agent for said inorganic filler; its cured product; and a prepreg, a laminate sheet having a conductor layer, and a multilayer printed wiring board obtained by processing the conductor layer of the laminate sheet into wiring.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding compositions having improved stress cracking resistance is disclosed. The composition contains A) 40 to 99.5 parts by weight of at least one branched resin selected from a first group consisting of aromatic polycarbonate and polyestercarbonate and B) 0.5 to 60 parts by weight of graft polymer containing a grafting shell and a grafting base, said grafting base being other than polybutadiene rubber. The structure of the branched resin contains at least one residue of a branching agent selected from among tri-functional phenolic monomer and tetra-functional phenolic monomer.

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: A high flow polyphenylene ether resin composition comprises a blend of at least two polyphenylene ether resins, a first resin having an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.3 dl/g, and a second resin having an intrinsic viscosity of less than 0.17 dl/g and preferably having a particle size of at least about 100 ?m. Fiber reinforced and flame retarded compositions exhibit high HDT values.

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: 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: Hindered amines substituted on the N-atom with an —O—E—OH moiety are particularly effective in stabilizing polyolefin and automotive coating compositions against the deleterious effects of oxidative, thermal and actinic radiation where the presence of the OH group on the compounds adds important properties not attainable by the use of normal —O—E moieties.

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 present invention relates to flame-retardant thermoplastic resin compositions. More particularly, the present invention relates to the thermoplastic resin compositions which comprise a polycarbonate, a styrene containing graft copolymer, a styrene containing copolymer, a mixture of alkyl substituted, preferably t-butyl substituted, monophosphate esters, a phosphate ester compound, and a fluorinated polyolefin, whose stress cracking resistance and flame retardancy are improved.

Abstract: The invention relates to flame-resistant poly-carbonate/ABS molding compounds which are considerably improved in their mechanical properties and thermal stability by an addition of polyalkylene terephthalate and an oligomeric phosphate.

Abstract: Hindered amines substituted on the N-atom with an —O—E—OH moiety are particularly effective in stabilizing polyolefin and automotive coating compositions against the deleterious effects of oxidative, thermal and actinic radiation where the presence of the OH group on the compounds adds important properties not attainable by the use of normal —O—E moieties.

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

Abstract: A high flow polyphenylene ether resin composition with improved HDT values and flame retardance comprising a blend of at least two polyphenylene ether resins, a first resin having an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.3 dl/g, and a second resin having an intrinsic viscosity of less than 0.25 dl/g and preferably having a particle size of at least about 100 &mgr;m. The composition preferably contains less than 30 wt % of the low viscosity polyphenylene ether based on the weight of the total composition. Fiber reinforced and flame retarded compositions also exhibit high HDT values.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonate-ABS moulding compositions provided with phosphonate amines, which moulding compositions exhibit excellent flame protection and very good processing properties, such as improved flow properties, improved modulus of elasticity and reduced formation of a coating on the tool, the graft polymer being prepared by means of mass, solution or mass-suspension polymerization processes.

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: Thermoplastic moulding compounds containing A) 30 to 99 parts by wt. of polyalkyleneterephthalate B) 0 to 50 parts by wt. of polycarbonate C) 0 to 30 parts by wt. of a graft polymer D) 0.1 to 20 parts by wt. of an oligomeric phosphorus compound of the formula (Ia)  or 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of a mixture of an oligomeric phosphorus compound of the formula (Ia) and a phosphorus compound of the formula (Ib)  where the amount of phosphorus compound of the formula (Ib) in the mixture of phosphorus compounds is 1 to 50% by weight (relative to 100% by weight of phosphorus compound of the formula (Ia) and (Ib), E1) 1 to 60 parts by wt. of mineral filler and E2) 0 to 30 parts by wt. of fillers and reinforcing materials which differ from E1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to organic polymer compositions, containing liquid ester compositions as plastisizers, said compositions comprising mixtures of esters derived from (a) diethylene glycol and triethylene glycol and (b) benzoic or toluic acid, wherein the freezing point of the ester mixture is below the freezing points of the constituent esters when the relative concentrations of the constituent esters are within specified limits.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polycarbonate resin composition comprising an aromatic polycarbonate (PC), a high-impact polystyrene resin (HIPS) and a non-halogen phosphate, and also talc and/or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Optionally, the composition may contain a core/shell-type, grafted, rubber-like elastic material. The composition has good flame retardancy and has good physical properties such as stiffness, impact resistance, outward appearance and flowability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame-retardant thermoplastic resin composition comprising the following components (A) to (D):(A) 50 to 80 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate resin;(B) 5 to 40 parts by weight of a rubber-reinforced thermoplastic resin prepared by graft-polymerizing monomer components comprising an aromatic vinyl monomer, a vinylcyanide monomer and optionally other copolymerizable vinyl-based monomers, with a rubber polymer, the amount of said vinylcyanide monomer used being not less than 0.5% by weight and less than 5% by weight based on the total weight of said monomer components;(C) 5 to 30 parts by weight of phosphate represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 to R.sup.3 are the same or different and are independently an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms or an aryl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms; and n is 0 or 1,the total amount of the (A), (B) and (C) components being 100 parts by weight; and(D) 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for increasing the molecular weight of polycondensates and at the same time stabilizing them, essentially without crosslinking, which comprises heating a polyamide, a polyester, a polycarbonate or a copolymer or blend of these polymers with addition of at least one diepoxide comprising terminal epoxide groups and as a further structural element a tetramethylpiperidine radical located centrally between the epoxide groups to a temperature which is above the melting point of the polymer in the case of crystalline polycondensates or above the glass point in the case of amorphous polycondensates. The invention additionally relates to mixtures comprising the corresponding diepoxides, to their use, and to polycondensates prepared from them.

Abstract: A description is given of a process for the production of polyolefin hollow articles, which comprises charging the polyolefin with a stabilizer combination, comprising (A) at least one compound from the group of the organic phosphites or phosphonites, and (B) at least one compound from the group of the 3-arylbenzofuranones, filling this mixture into a mold, heating this mold in an oven to above 280.degree. C., such that the stabilised polyolefin fuses, rotating the mold around at least 2 axes, the plastic spreading to the walls, and cooling the mold while still rotating, opening it and taking the resultant hollow article out.

Abstract: An antigel agent composed of four types of antioxidants that allows polyamides to be blended with acrylonitrile/butadiene polymers with minimum generation of gels and yields a blend which can be extruded or sheeted to give a uniformed shaped product, for example, sheets and molded articles and is essentially free of plugging the screens of extruder used to extrude hose tube or sheet.

Abstract: Self-extinguishing thermoplastic polyurethanes contain, as flameproofing agents, one or more organic phosphates and/or one or more organic phosphonates, preferably as a mixture together with melamine derivatives.

Abstract: The invention relates to flameproofed polycarbonate/ABS blends which are resistant to stress cracking, wherein the polycarbonates are wholly or partly modified by halobutyl rubber blocks.

Abstract: Phosphonite and phosphonate compounds ##STR1## wherein X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3 and X.sup.4 are each independently a group of the formula ##STR2## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, p is 0 or 1, q is independently 0 or 1 with regard to each repeat unit, and m is an integer of 2 to 10, a stabilizer for organic materials comprising said compound and a stabilized organic material comprising said compound. The compound of the present invention is less volatile at high temperatures. The use of the compound of the present invention as a stabilizer for organic materials affords an extremely useful organic material which is superior in heat stability and free of degradation caused by oxidation. The compound of the present invention has excellent compatibility with the above-mentioned organic materials and hardly migrate from the organic materials.

Abstract: An additive having an improved dispersibility or adhesion property to thermoplastic resins and useful for imparting an excellent flame resistance and other properties thereto without deteriorating properties that the thermoplastic resins originally possess, such as mechanical, electrical and thermal properties and molding processability, which comprises a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or its salt surface-treated with 0.1 to 50% by weight of a compound having at least two functional groups such as epoxy resin, acid anhydride or the like; and a flame retardant polyester resin composition comprising (A) a thermoplastic polyester, (B) a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or its salt, (C) a compound having at least two functional groups and optionally (D) a phosphorus based flame retarder, which may be prepared by adding the component (B) previously surface-treated with the component (C) or separately adding the components (B) and (C) to the polyester (A).

Abstract: The synthesis of a high-molecular weight phosphorus-containing polyester flame retardant is disclosed. A metal complex is selected as the catalyst to catalyze the addition reaction of phosphorus compounds and unsaturated dicarboxylic acids in the presence of saturated dicarboxylic acids and diols at a relatively lower temperture in one single reactor to form phosphorus-containing diacids, followed by esterification and polymerization to complete the process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer mixture which comprises an aromatic polycarbonate, a styrene-containing copolymer and/or a styrene-containing graft polymer and a flame-retardant. It has been found that the use of a certain type of flame-retardants, namely oligomeric phosphates leads to a polymer mixture having improved properties. In particular to a polymer mixture having a good combination of flame retardancy, non-juicing characteristics of the flame retardant, good plastifying effect and good heat resistance.