Abstract: This disclosure relates to thermoplastic compositions comprising a polycarbonate copolymer, the polycarbonate copolymer comprising first repeating carbonate units and second repeating units selected from carbonate units that are different from the first carbonate units, polysiloxane units, and a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing unit; and an organophosphorus flame retardant in an amount effective to provide 0.1 to 1.0 wt % phosphorus based on the total weight of the composition, wherein an article molded from the composition has a smoke density after 4 minutes (Ds-4) of less than or equal to 600 determined according to ISO 5659-2 on a 3 mm thick plaque, and a material heat release of less than or equal to 160 kW/m2 determined according to ISO 5660-1 on a 3 mm thick plaque.

Abstract: Flame-retardant polycarbonate compositions and methods for increasing the flame-retardancy of polycarbonate compositions are disclosed. A glass fiber, alumina particles, and wollastonite particles are added to polycarbonate compositions. The addition of the glass fiber, alumina particles, and wollastonite particles to the polycarbonate composition produces a polycarbonate composition having a frame-retardance rating of UL 94 5V-A at 2.3 mm thickness or less. The inventive compositions retain good surface quality.

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

Abstract: The present invention provides a flame-retardant thermoplastic molding composition made from an aromatic polycarbonate, an impact modifier, a bisphenol-A oligophosphate and glass fibers, wherein the ratio of polycarbonate to bisphenol-A oligophosphate is less than about 7.5, wherein the ratio of glass fibers to bisphenol-A oligophosphate is less than about 2.5, wherein the composition is rated V0 at 1.5 mm according to UL-94, and wherein the composition is free from halogenated flame retardants.

Abstract: Disclosed is a glass fiber-reinforced polycarbonate flame-retardant resin composition which comprises (A) 50 to 75% by weight of polycarbonate having a melt index of 22 g/10 min or more (300° C., 1.2 kg), (B) 3 to 15% by weight of a rubber-modified styrene-based graft copolymer, (C) 3 to 10% by weight of a bulk copolymer of an aromatic vinyl compound and a vinyl cyan compound, (D) 1 to 10% by weight of an ethylene acrylate-based copolymer, (E) 10 to 25% by weight of glass fiber, and (F) 5 to 20% by weight of an aromatic phosphate ester-based compound, and thus advantageously exhibits superior flowability, flame retardancy, hardness, impact resistance and appearance qualities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flame resistant molding compositions comprising polycarbonates and graft polymers which, in addition to good flow properties, exhibit good (notched) impact strength and high chemical resistance with a UL94V-0 classification at 1.5 mm. These molding compositions are particularly suitable for thin-walled housing parts in the electrical and electronics sector.

Abstract: A reinforced poly(phenylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer composition includes specific amounts of a poly(phenylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer reaction product, a flame retardant, and a reinforcing filler. The composition exhibits a desirable balance of flame retardancy, heat resistance, and stiffness relative to a corresponding poly(phenylene ether) composition, and it is useful to fabricate articles including fuser holders for electrophotographic copiers.

Abstract: A reinforced poly(phenylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer composition includes specific amounts of a poly(phenylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer reaction product, a flame retardant, and a reinforcing filler. The composition exhibits a desirable balance of flame retardancy, heat resistance, and stiffness relative to a corresponding poly(phenylene ether) composition, and it is useful to fabricate articles including fuser holders for electrophotographic copiers.

Abstract: A resin compound includes a reaction product of (A) aliphatic polyester and/or aliphatic polyamide and (B) an aromatic compound of which a compositional ratio is from 0.1 part by weight to 5 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the (A) and which is represented by the following Formula (1), (X)—(CH2OH)n??Formula (1) wherein in Formula (1), X represents an n-valent group having one or more aromatic rings, and n represents an integer of from 2 to 10.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing a polyamide matrix having high thermal conductivity, and including a nitride and a metal oxide, as well as, optionally, a flame-retardant system. Said composition can be used in particular for producing components for lighting apparatuses including light-emitting diodes.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a flame-retardant resin composition having high flame retardancy, and a flame-retardant resin film having high thickness precision and excellent flame retardancy and a solar battery back sheet. The flame-retardant resin film according to the present invention is a flame-retardant resin film obtained from a resin composition, wherein the resin composition comprises a polyphenylene ether resin (a), a phosphorus flame retardant (b), and a fluorine-containing resin (c); in the resin composition, the content of the component (a) is 75 to 98 parts by mass and the content of the component (b) is 25 to 2 parts by mass, based on 100 parts by mass of the components (a) and (b) in total; the content of a fluorine element in the resin composition is 100 to 1000 mass ppm; and the flame-retardant resin film has a thickness of 20 to 500 ?m.

Abstract: An injection molded body including a mixture of aromatic polycarbonate, profiled glass fiber (PGF), a flame retardant and a functional additive. The profiled glass fiber is a high profile ratio glass fiber (flat glass fiber). With the use of aromatic polycarbonate and PGF for thin-wall injection molding, high melt index (Melt Index, MI) of above 30 g/10 min and high flexural modulus of above 6 GPa in the case of low glass fiber proportion (20-35%), and high Melting Index value of above 50 g/10 min and high flexural modulus of above 11 GPa in the case of high glass fiber proportion (40-50%) can be reached.

Abstract: Halogen-free, thermoplastic polyurethane-based compositions having good mechanical and flame-retardant properties are provided. The compositions include flame-retardant aromatic organic phosphate compounds that do not exhibit migration in molded products, such as cable and wire jacketing and insulation.

Abstract: A composition includes a diene rubber and a metal phosphate ester of the formula: M being a metal with an oxidation state of +3 or +4, and R1 and R2 are independently selected from any organic moiety including hydrogen, except R1 and R2 cannot both be hydrogen. In addition, a method of making a rubber composition includes combining a solvent and a phosphate ester and mixing these to foam a solution. A source of metal ions is then added to the solution. The metal in the source of metal ions is selected from the group consisting of metals with an oxidation state of +3 or +4. The product is then is combined with a diene rubber composition to form a useful article, such as the tread of a tire.

Abstract: A reinforced poly(phenylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer composition includes specific amounts of a poly(phenylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer reaction product, a flame retardant, and a reinforcing filler. The composition exhibits a desirable balance of flame retardancy, heat resistance, and stiffness relative to a corresponding poly(phenylene ether) composition, and it is useful to fabricate articles including fuser holders for electrophotographic copiers.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a thermoplastic compositions and, more particularly, to compositions comprising a polymer matrix and comprising a filler composition. To that end, according to the aspects of the invention, a thermoplastic composition is disclosed that generally comprises a polymer matrix and at least one filler composition. The polymer matrix generally comprises at least one polycarbonate or polyamide. The filler composition generally comprises at least one laser direct structuring additive with a mean particle size of less than 1 ?m and may additionally optionally comprise flame retardants, stabilizers and process aids.

Abstract: To provide a resin composition that has a high impact resistance, hardly causes peeling during molding, and is excellent in flame retardancy, heat resistance, and heat aging resistance for a long period. A resin composition containing (A) polyphenylene ether, (B) a hydrogenated block copolymer that is obtained by hydrogenating a block copolymer including a polystyrene block and a conjugated diene compound polymer block, and that has a weight average molecular weight of 100,000 to 500,000, and (C) an organic phosphorus-based flame retardant within a specified amount, wherein a value of the loss tangent (tan ?) peak height of the (B) component in a dynamic viscoelasticity spectrum obtained by measurement of the resin composition at a frequency of 10 Hz is in a specified range.

Abstract: A low color epoxy resin composition comprising (a) an epoxy resin and (b) at least one an inorganic phosphorous-containing compound stabilizing agent, for example an additive such as sodium pyrophosphate dibasic (SPD) compound; wherein the resulting epoxy resin composition is storage stable and the epoxy resin composition exhibits a low color. The low color epoxy resin composition is used to prepare an epoxy encapsulant which is useful in light emitting diodes (LEDs).

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition is provided. The composition comprises (A) 50 to 90% by weight of a polycarbonate resin, (B) 5 to 30% by weight of a polymethyl methacrylate resin, (C) 5 to 20% by weight of a phosphate compound, (D) 0.01 to 2% by weight of a metal sulfonate as an organic salt, and (E) 0.05 to 2% by weight of a fluorinated olefin. The composition is highly flame retardant and scratch resistant.

Abstract: A method for preparing a modified thermoplastic resin by mixing a thermoplastic resin having a tg of 95° C. or greater and having a melt processing temperature of 250° C. or greater with a silicone base comprised of 100 parts by weight of a diorganopolysiloxane gum and having an average of at least 2 alkenyl groups per molecule in conjunction with 0 to 50 parts by weight of a reinforcing filler along with a radical initiator. The silicone base and this combination are dynamically vulcanized to cure the silicone base at an elevated temperature.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition comprising: (a) a polyethylene terephthalate; (b) a copolycarbonate of 2-phenyl-3,3-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalimidine (PPPBP) and another bisphenol; (c) a polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer; and (d) a non-halogenated flame retardant. The invention is also directed to processes for making such compositions as well as articles derived therefrom.

Abstract: A flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition and a molded article including the same are provided. The flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition includes: (A) a thermoplastic resin; (B) a flame retardant; and (C) a filler, wherein the (C) filler has an oil absorption rate of about 0.1 ml/100 g to about 10 ml/100 g as measured in accordance with ASTM D281. With the filler having a certain range of oil absorption, the flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition can exhibit excellent stiffness and/or flame retardancy.

Abstract: A flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition includes: (A) about 60% by weight (wt %) to about 90 wt % of a polycarbonate resin including a first polycarbonate having a weight average molecular weight from about 30,000 g/mol to about 50,000 g/mol and a second polycarbonate having a weight average molecular weight from about 5,000 g/mol to about 20,000 g/mol; (B) about 10 wt % to about 40 wt % of an aromatic vinyl resin having a fogging index (FI) of about 0.8 or less as calculated by Equation 1 defined in the specification; (C) about 1 part by weight to about 20 parts by weight of an impact modifier based on about 100 parts by weight of (A)+(B); and (D) about 5 parts by weight to about 30 parts by weight of a flame retardant based on about 100 parts by weight of (A)+(B.

Abstract: A composition comprises a first polycarbonate having a limited oxygen index of greater than 26% measured according to ISO 4589 on a 4 mm thick plaque, wherein an article molded from the first polycarbonate has a smoke density after 4 minutes (DS-4) of greater than 600 determined according to ISO 5659-2 on a 3 mm thick plaque at 50 kW/m2; and a second polymer different from the first polycarbonate, the second polymer comprising a poly(carbonate-siloxane) copolymer, a polydialkylsiloxane, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing; wherein an article molded from the second polymer has a smoke density after 4 minutes (DS-4) of greater than 600 determined according to ISO 5659-2 on a 3 mm thick plaque at 50 kW/m2; wherein an article molded from the composition has a smoke density after 4 minutes (DS-4) of smaller than 480 determined according to ISO 5659-2 on a 3 mm thick plaque at 50 kW/m2.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flame-retardant copolyetherester composition comprising: (a) at least one copolyetherester; (b) about 5-35 wt % of at least one halogen-free flame retardant; (c) about 0.1-20 wt % of at least one nitrogen-containing compound; (d) about 0.1-10 wt % of at least one aromatic phosphate and (e) about 0.1-10 wt % of at least at least one novolac resin. Further disclosed herein are articles comprising component parts formed of the flame-retardant copolyetherester composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to impact-modified polycarbonate compositions which comprise a graft polymer containing silicone/acrylate composite rubber as the graft base, wherein the content of silicone rubber is 65-95 wt. % (based on the graft base), talc having a d98 value (also called “top cut”) of less than 20 ?m and phosphorus-containing flame retardant, the use of the polycarbonate compositions for the production of shaped articles and the shaped articles themselves. The compositions and moulding compositions according to the disclosure have an optimum combination of good flameproofing, good resistance to chemicals and hydrolysis and good mechanical properties (i.e. in particular a high E modulus and high notched impact strength aK).

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition includes 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin including a polylactic acid resin (A); 10 to 50 parts by weight of a flame retardant (B); and 1 to 20 parts by weight of low melting point glass powder (C) having a median diameter (D50) in particle size distribution measurement of not greater than 6 ?m and a softening temperature of not higher than 600° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin-coated metal pigment capable of achieving both of water resistance of a water base paint and chemical resistance of a film at a high level, and a water base paint using the resin-coated metal pigment. The present invention provides a method for producing a resin-coated metal pigment including an adsorption step of bringing a solution or a dispersion liquid of a phosphate ester component (A) into contact with a metal pigment to prepare a phosphate ester adsorbing metal pigment, a slurry preparation step of preparing a slurry for polymerization obtained by dissolving a polymerization component (B) therein, and a coating step of polymerizing the polymerization component (B) to form a resin coating layer on the surface of the phosphate ester adsorbing metal pigment; a resin-coated metal pigment obtained by the method; and a water base paint using the resin-coated metal pigment.

Abstract: Provided are a film or sheet composed of a resin composition that includes a poly lactic acid (A), an acidic functional group-modified olefinic polymer (B) including an acidic functional group and having an acid value of 10 to 70 mg KOH/g and a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to 80,000, a tetrafluoroethylene polymer (C), and an aromatic phosphoric acid ester-containing flame retardant (D) including a compound of General Formula (I) and in which the aromatic phosphoric acid ester-containing flame retardant (D) is included in an amount of 15 to 55 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the poly lactic acid (A), and a method for manufacturing the film or sheet by melt film formation. Each sign in Formula is as described in the specification.

Abstract: A composition includes specific amounts of a poly(phenylene ether), a rubber-modified polystyrene, an organophosphate ester, and polymerized acrylonitrile residue. When combusted in air, the composition yields a specific amount of ash. The composition can be prepared using a post-consumer recycled rubber-modified polystyrene that contains as impurities acrylonitrile copolymer and a metal oxide pigment that survives combustion of the composition. The composition is useful for molding large, flat parts, such as back panels for flat screen televisions.

Abstract: Acetaldehyde production in a polyester may be reduced by using a formulation which comprises an acetaldehyde scavenger and a phosphorous additive. The two materials appear to act synergistically in reducing acetaldehyde production. Preferred formulations comprise anthranilamide and phosphorous acid and are used in combination with aluminium or titanium catalysed PET resins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flame-protected impact-modified polycarbonate compositions, wherein the compositions are free of rubber-free polyalkyl (alkyl)acrylate. The present invention further relates to the use of the polycarbonate compositions in the production of molded bodies, and to the molded bodies themselves.

Abstract: Disclosed is a glass fiber-reinforced polycarbonate flame-retardant resin composition which comprises (A) 50 to 75% by weight of polycarbonate having a melt index of 22 g/10 min or more (300° C., 1.2 kg), (B) 3 to 15% by weight of a rubber-modified styrene-based graft copolymer, (C) 3 to 10% by weight of a bulk copolymer of an aromatic vinyl compound and a vinyl cyan compound, (D) 1 to 10% by weight of an ethylene acrylate-based copolymer, (E) 10 to 25% by weight of glass fiber, and (F) 5 to 20% by weight of an aromatic phosphate ester-based compound, and thus advantageously exhibits superior flowability, flame retardancy, hardness, impact resistance and appearance qualities.

Abstract: A composition includes specific amounts of a poly(phenylene ether), a radial block copolymer, a polystyrene-poly(ethylene-butylene)polystyrene triblock copolymer, an organophosphate ester, a hydrocarbon resin, and benzoin. The composition exhibits a desirable balance of multiaxial impact strength, light transmittance, and optical clarity, and it can be used to mold a variety of articles including animal cages, ink cartridges, tubes, pipes, and pipe fittings.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer, polycarbonate, flame retardant additive, and an anti-static agent. Also disclosed are materials and devices made thereof. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: Significant disadvantages of the use of polylactic acid (PLA), lack of good heat stability and flame retardance, have been overcome by the use of resorcinol bis(diphenyl phosphate) in combination with talc. The compound achieves a threshold of 65° C. in heat deflection temperature and V-0 flame retardance at 1.6 mm thickness.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition comprising: (a) a polyethylene terephthalate; (b) a copolycarbonate of 2-phenyl-3,3-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalimidine (PPPBP) and another bisphenol; (c) a polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer; and (d) a non-halogenated flame retardant. The invention is also directed to processes for making such compositions as well as articles derived therefrom.

Abstract: Crosslinked flame retardant thermoplastic elastomer gels are provided. The crosslinked flame retardant thermoplastic elastomer gels comprise a char catalyst, a char former, a maleic anhydride-modified styrene ethylene/butylene styrene polymer, and a softener oil. Methods are provided of making crosslinked flame retardant thermoplastic elastomer gels.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions of blended polycarbonate resins with improved electromagnetic shielding. The resulting compositions, comprising high strength stainless steel, can be used in the manufacture of articles while still retaining the advantageous physical properties of blended polycarbonate compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: A composition includes specific amounts of a poly(phenylene ether), a specific radial block copolymer, a polystyrene-poly(ethylene-butylene) polystyrene triblock copolymer, a specific organophosphate ester, a hydrocarbon resin, and benzoin. The composition exhibits a desirable balance of multiaxial impact strength, light transmittance, and optical clarity, and it can be used to mold a variety of articles including animal cages, ink cartridges, tubes, pipes, and pipe fittings.

Abstract: A composition includes specific amounts of a poly(phenylene ether), a radial block copolymer, a polystyrene-poly(ethylene-butylene) polystyrene triblock copolymer, an organophosphate ester, a hydrocarbon resin, and benzoin. The composition exhibits a desirable balance of multiaxial impact strength, light transmittance, and optical clarity, and it can be used to mold a variety of articles including animal cages, ink cartridges, tubes, pipes, and pipe fittings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insulation composition for a DC power cable and the DC power cable prepared using the same. Specifically, the present invention relates to an improved insulation composition for a DC power cable, which can prevent decrease of DC dielectric strength and decrease of impulse strength caused by accumulation of space charges, and the DC power cable prepared using the same.

Abstract: A flame retardant thermoplastic composition comprising in combination a polycarbonate homopolymer or copolymer comprising repeat carbonate units having the following structure: wherein R1 and R2 are independently at each occurrence a C1-C4 alkyl, n and p are each an integer having a value of 1 to 4, and T is selected from the group consisting of C5-C10 cycloalkanes attached to the aryl groups at one or two carbons, C1-C5 alkyl groups, C6-C13 aryl groups, and C7-C12 aryl alkyl groups; an impact modifier, wherein the impact modifier comprises wherein the impact modifier comprises a rubber modified thermoplastic resin comprising a discontinuous elastomeric phase dispersed in a rigid thermoplastic phase, and wherein the impact modifier has a specific mean particle size and Q value; and a flame retardant.

Abstract: There is provided a resin composition containing: a polycarbonate resin; an acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene resin, a polylactic acid resin, at least one flame retardant selected from a condensed phosphate and a phosphazene compound, and talc modified with an acid; and provided a resin molded article containing: a polycarbonate resin; an acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene resin; a polylactic acid resin; at least one flame retardant selected from a condensed phosphate and a phosphazene compound; and talc modified with an acid.

Abstract: A composition includes specific amounts of a poly(phenylene ether), a specific radial block copolymer, a polystyrene-poly(ethylene-butylene)polystyrene triblock copolymer, a specific organophosphate ester, a hydrocarbon resin, and benzoin. The composition exhibits a desirable balance of multiaxial impact strength, light transmittance, and optical clarity, and it can be used to mold a variety of articles including animal cages, ink cartridges, tubes, pipes, and pipe fittings.

Abstract: There is provided a resin composition including: a crosslinked polymer compound having a crosslinked structure formed by reaction of a carboxyl group of aliphatic polyester having at least a carboxyl group at an end of polymer chain with a hydroxyl group of a lignophenol derivative having at least a hydroxyl group, a glass fiber, and condensed phosphate ester.

Abstract: A fire-retardant formulation for styrene-containing polymers comprising tris(2,4,6-tribromophenoxy)-s-triazine (FR-245), antimony trioxide and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), wherein the bromine concentration in said fire-retardant formulation is from about 9.0 to about 10.5 wt. %, said antimony trioxide concentration being lower than about 3.2 wt. %.

Abstract: A non-halogen flame retardant and high rigidity polycarbonate resin composition is disclosed. The non-halogen flame retardant and high rigidity polycarbonate resin composition has excellent flame retardancy and rigidity by overcoming a conventional problem such as poor rigidity occurred, upon adding a flame retardant agent in polycarbonate resin composition reinforced with a glass fiber having improved rigidity such as flexibility and surface smoothness etc., imposed by the use of the glass fiber. The polycarbonate resin composition has excellent fluidity, appearance surface quality and flexibility, together with high impact resistance and toughness, and also flame retardancy.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions of blended polycarbonate resins with improved flame resistance and impact strength. The resulting compositions can be used in the manufacture of articles while still retaining the advantageous physical properties of blended polycarbonate compositions with improved flame resistance and impact strength. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: Thermoplastic articles may be manufactured having a high degree of visual appeal to consumers. Clarifying agents may be employed as additives in such thermoplastic articles to produce high clarity articles. A coloring agent may be mixed with clarifying agents to form a first blend, and then such a first blend may be applied in very low loadings to form a clarified polymeric article. It is possible to achieve an observable visual benefit while using very low loadings of coloring agent in a polyolefin, such as polypropylene. Carbon black is a pigment that may provide such observable benefits in polypropylene.