Abstract: A composition having a combination of high heat resistance, high impact strength, and high flame retardance includes specific amounts of poly(phenylene ether), hydrogenated block copolymer, and organophosphate flame retardant. The composition has minimal amounts or excludes certain styrenic polymers, polyolefins, and reinforcing fillers. Also disclosed are injection molded articles formed from the composition. The composition is particularly useful as a molding composition for photovoltaic junction boxes and connectors.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition suitable for making articles having low gloss and good impact resistance at low temperatures is disclosed. The composition contains (A) 10 to 90 percent relative to the weight of the composition (pbw) of an aromatic (co)poly(ester)carbonate, (B) 10 to 90 pbw of first graft (co)polymer containing a graft base selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, ethylene vinyl acetate, silicone, ethylene-propylene diene rubbers, ethylene propylene rubbers, acrylate rubbers, diene rubbers, and polychloroprene, and a grafted phase, (C) 1 to 20 pbw of a linear glycidyl ester functional polymer comprising repeating units derived from one or more glycidyl ester monomers and (D) 1 to 20 pbw of a second graft (co)polymer containing a core and shell wherein the core contains an interpenetrated network of poly(meth)alkyl acrylate and polyorganosiloxane, and wherein the shell contains poly(meth)acrylate.

Abstract: A process of extruding a blend of an irradiated first propylene polymer and a non-irradiated second propylene polymer, where the first propylene polymer comprises a non-phenolic stabilizer. The irradiation of the first propylene polymer extrudate is conducted in a reduced oxygen environment, and the irradiated first propylene polymer and the non-irradiated second propylene polymer are blended at a temperature below their respective melting points. The blend has a viscosity retention of 20 to 35%.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a microcapsule composition, wherein the shell of the microcapsules is essentially made of silica and the core comprises at least one lipophilic component, comprising the steps of: a) providing an aqueous dispersion comprising at least one lipophilic component (A) and b1) adding to the aqueous dispersion provided in step a) a water glass solution and an acid, or b2) adding to the aqueous dispersion provided in step a) a silicic acid solution and a base, wherein the addition is effected such that the pH of the mixture resulting during the addition of the water glass solution in step b1) or during the addition of silicic acid solution in step b2) is kept in a range of 6 to 9.

Abstract: The present invention relates to halogen-free oligomer mixtures of poly(alkylene phosphates), production of these and use as flame retardants, and also to flame-retardant polyurethanes comprising halogen-free oligomer mixtures as flame retardants.

Abstract: A rubber composition with disperse phase particles containing poly(phenylene ether) can be formed by a method that includes melt blending an uncured rubber with a poly(phenylene ether) composition containing a poly(phenylene ether) and an oil to form an uncured rubber composition, then curing the uncured rubber composition. Before being blended with the rubber, the poly(phenylene ether) composition exhibits a glass transition temperature of about 40 to about 140° C., and during blending with the rubber, the oil component of poly(phenylene ether) composition migrates from the poly(phenylene ether) composition to the rubber, leaving a poly(phenylene ether)-containing disperse phase that gives rise to a second hysteresis peak temperature of about 160 to about 220° C. as measured by dynamic mechanical analysis of the cured rubber composition.

Abstract: Ethyleneamine polyphosphates are good flame retardants. Use of non viscous phase enables making modified ethyleneamine polyphosphate of enhanced thermal stability and greatly reduced waste stream. Addition of fillers such as fumed silica unexpectedly improve the flame retardance. Organic phosphates improve compatibility.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing halogen-free melt-filtered polymer compositions, compositions prepared by the process, as well as articles derived therefrom. The process comprises filtering the melted composition through a filter to remove particulate impurities that are 0.5 mm2 in size or larger. The composition comprises: (a) 60 to 90 percent by weight of a poly(phenylene ether); (b) 3 to 23 percent by weight of a styrenic polymer; (c) 5-11 percent by weight of a halogen-free flame retardant comprising at least one organic phosphate flame retardant, wherein the composition has: (i) a melt viscosity of 620 Pa·s or less as measured according at 280° C. and 1500 s?1; and (ii) a heat deflection temperature that is 135° C. or more as measured according to ASTM D648 on 6.4 mm thick bars at 1.82 MPa.

Abstract: Provided are an organic solvent dispersion of titanium oxide containing at least titanium oxide fine particles each having an average primary particle diameter of 3 nm or more to 50 nm or less; a titanate-based surface treatment agent formed of a compound represented by the following general formula (1): (R1O)m—Ti—Xn??(1) where R1 represents a methyl, ethyl, or isopropyl group; X represents —O—SO2—R2 or —O—P(OH)O—O—PHO—O—R2; R2 represents an alkyl or aryl group having 1 to 16 carbon atoms; m represents a numerical value of 1 or more to 3 or less, and n represents a numerical value of 1 or more to 3 or less, provided that m+n=4; a polyether-based dispersant; and an alcohol-based solvent, and an optical material containing the organic solvent dispersion of titanium oxide and a resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a formulation comprising at least one thermoplastic polyurethane polymer and a flame retardant composition, the flame retardant composition comprising i) at least one metal or metalloid oxide particle selected from magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide, silicon oxide, or aluminium oxide; ii) at least one phosphate component selected from the group comprising ammonium polyphosphate (APP), melamine phosphate, melamine pyrophosphate and melamine polyphosphate or mixture thereof, and iii) at least one oligomeric phosphate ester.

Abstract: Halogen-free, flame-retardant thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPE-E) compositions that include at least one thermoplastic polyester elastomer, at least one low-melting, phosphorus-based flame retardant having a melting temperature no higher than 150° C., and a blend of solid intumescent flame retardants comprising a phosphorus-based, organic salt flame retardant and a nitrogen-based organic flame retardant are provided. The presence of the low-melting, phosphorus-based flame retardant renders the compositions more resistant to scratch-whitening.

Abstract: A composition comprising a polyester, polycarbonate, organopolysiloxane-polycarbonate block copolymer, organophosphorus flame retardant, fluorinated polyolefin, and one or more additives. In one embodiment, the composition has an improved balance of properties, including one or more of a melt volume rate, Vicat softening temperature, notched Izod impact strength and a UL 94 flammability rating.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flame retardant composition comprising a polycarbonate; 5 to 10 weight percent of a polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer; where the polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer comprises an amount of greater than 10 weigh percent of the polysiloxane and where the molecular weight of the polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer is greater than or equal to 25,000 grams per mole; 5 to 20 weight percent of a branched polycarbonate; 5 to 60 weight percent of a reinforcing filler; and 1 to 15 weight percent of a flame retarding compound.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flame retardant composition comprising a polycarbonate; a polylactide; and a flame retardant; where the flame retardant is a phenoxyphosphazene, a di- or polyfunctional aromatic phosphorus-containing compound, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing flame retardants. Disclosed herein is a method comprising blending a polycarbonate, a polylactide and a flame retardant to form a flame retardant composition; where the flame retardant is a phenoxyphosphazene, a di- or polyfunctional aromatic phosphorus-containing compound, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing flame retardants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to construction materials comprising at least one binder, at least one oil-containing filler and at least one metallate additive according to formula (1): (RO)m-M-(Oa—Xb—R?c—Yd)n??(1) wherein M is one of titanium and zirconium. The present invention also relates to methods of preparing and using the inventive construction materials. The inventive construction material compositions are capable of utilizing oil-containing fillers in which the oil is stable in the final composition and the desired mechanical properties of the construction material are maintained or improved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame-retardant polyolefin resin containing a blend which comprises 0.1-80 wt % of piperazine metal salts or polymers thereof, 10-80.0 wt % of nitrogen-containing synergists or phosphorus/nitrogen retardants, and 1-50 wt % of inorganic compounds, wherein the sum of the components of the blend is 100 wt %.

Abstract: Flame retardant thermoplastic compositions that are capable of being used in a laser direct structuring process. The compositions include a thermoplastic resin, a laser direct structuring additive, and a flame retardant. The compositions offer flame retardant characteristics while also substantially maintaining the mechanical properties of the base thermoplastic resin, such as the impact strength and/or HDT of the composition. The compositions can be used in a variety of applications such as personal computers, notebook and portable computers, cell phone and other such communications equipment.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition includes: (D) about 1 to about 10 parts by weight of a silicon-based resin; (E) about 1 to about 10 parts by weight of a core-shell graft copolymer; and (F) about 1 to about 20 parts by weight of a flame retardant, with respect to about 100 parts by weight of a base resin including: (A) about 70 to about 90 wt % of a polycarbonate resin; (B) about 9 to about 25 wt % of a polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer; and (C) about 1 to about 10 wt % of an aromatic vinyl-based graft copolymer. The polycarbonate resin composition can have improved releaseability and external appearance, and excellent impact strength and coloring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to moulding compositions of polycarbonates and graft polymers and optionally further additives and components, which have, in addition to a high resistance to chemicals, a good resistance to heat, in particular a low tendency towards yellowing and a low tendency towards degradation when exposed to heat. In a particular, flameproofed embodiment, the after-burn time in a UL94 classification is furthermore reduced.

Abstract: To provide a polycarbonate resin composition having improved flame retardancy and moldability. A polycarbonate resin having a ratio of the melt viscosity ?10 measured at 300° C. at a shear rate of 10 sec?1 to the melt viscosity ?1000 measured at 300° C. at a shear rate of 1000 sec?1 (?10/?1000) of at least 3 and at most 8, a branch parameter G=[?]/[?]lin of at least 0.80 and at most 0.94, and a pencil hardness of at least HB.

Abstract: A flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition includes (a) a polycarbonate resin, (b) an impact modifier, and (c) resorcinol bis(diphenyl phosphate). The impact modifier includes (b1) a large rubber particle-modified vinyl graft copolymer wherein the rubber particle has an average particle diameter of about 0.3 to about 0.7 ?m, and (b2) a small rubber particle-modified graft copolymer wherein the rubber particle has an average particle diameter of about 0.05 to about 0.27 ?m. The flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition can have excellent flowability, mold formability, flame retardancy, impact strength, and gloss characteristics.

Abstract: A polyamide resin composition includes (A) polyamide resin, (B) white pigment, and (C) sodium phosphate salt.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous two-package type clear coating composition comprising: (A) an aqueous dispersion of a hydroxyl group- and acid group-containing acrylic resin having a hydroxyl value of 30 to 200 mg KOH/g, an acid value of 5 to 50 mg KOH/g, a weight average molecular weight of 3,000 to 30,000, and a glass transition temperature of ?30 to +40° C. obtained by radical polymerization of 10 to 50 mass % of a secondary hydroxyl group-containing monomer (a) and 50 to 90 mass % of at least one other unsaturated monomer (b); and (B) a polyisocyanate curing agent obtained by mixing (c) a polyisocyanate compound and (d) a compound containing an anionic functional group, a polyoxyethylene group, and a hydrocarbon group, and a process for forming a multilayer topcoat film using the same.

Abstract: To provide a technique in which a phosphorus compound does not inhibit curing of an addition reaction type silicone-based composition even though the addition reaction type silicone-based composition is in contact with a resin molded product containing the phosphorus compound. An integrated molded product including a thermoplastic resin molded product containing a phosphorus compound, an addition reaction type silicone-based composition, and a member, in which: the thermoplastic resin molded product is in contact with the addition reaction type silicone-based composition; and a pentavalent phosphorus compound is used as the phosphorus compound. The thermoplastic resin molded product preferably contains a polybutylene terephthalate resin in light of heat resistance.

Abstract: A reinforced flame retardant resin composition including 20 to 87% by mass of an (A) thermoplastic resin, 3 to 20% by mass of a (B) aromatic phosphoric acid ester-based flame retardant agent, 5 to 40% by mass of (C) mica powder, and 0.5 to 30% by mass of (D) hydrous mineral powder having a dehydration starting temperature for crystallization water in a range of 400 to 600° C.

Abstract: A composition containing a polycarbonate, a polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer, an alicyclic hydrocarbon resin flow promoter, an inorganic filler, a flame retardant and an impact modifier. The compositions may include polycarbonate in an amount of 40% by weight or more of the combined weights of the polycarbonate, polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer, inorganic filler, flame retardant, flow promoter, and impact modifier compound wherein a molded sample of the thermoplastic composition is capable of achieving UL94 V0 rating at a thickness of 1.2 mm (±10%); wherein the polymer composition has a melt viscosity of 185 Pa·sec or less, when measured at 270° C. and 1500 sec?1; and wherein a molded sample of the thermoplastic composition has a flexural modulus determined in accordance with ASTM D790 within 3800-8000 MPa; and wherein a 3.2-mm thick molded NII bar comprising the composition has a notched Izod impact strength of 40 to 200 J/m determined in accordance with ASTM D256 at 23° C.

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: The invention relates to a flame-retardant thermoplastic polyurethane based on at least one diisocyanate and on at least one substance reactive toward isocyanate, and preferably on at least one chain extender, and also optionally on at least one catalyst, and comprising at least one flame retardant, and also optionally additives and/or auxiliaries, where one flame retardant is a metal hydroxide at least to some extent surrounded by a coating, the material comprises, as further flame retardant, at least one phosphorus-containing flame retardant which is a derivative of phosphoric acid, phosphonic acid, and/or phosphinic acid and the material further comprises hydrotalcite and/or phyllosilicate, and also to an associated production process and the use.

Abstract: The reinforced thermoplastic resin composition of the present invention includes: 50 to 90% by weight of a polycarbonate resin (A); 10 to 50% by weight of a graft copolymer mixture (B) (provided that a total amount of the component (A) and the component (B) accounts for 100% by weight) which is obtained by graft-polymerizing an aromatic alkenyl compound monomer unit (a) and a vinyl cyanide compound monomer unit (b) onto a rubber polymer (B1); and 6 to 22 parts by weight of an inorganic filler (D) which has been surface-treated with a water-soluble polyamide, relative to the total of 100 parts by weight of the polycarbonate resin (A) and the graft copolymer mixture (B). There is provided a reinforced thermoplastic resin composition exhibiting excellent moldability, generates a minimal amount of gas during molding, and also being capable of improving the rigidity of the resulting molded article and the impact resistance when dropping the product.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flame-retardant and scratch-resistant polycarbonate resin composition including a (meth)acrylic flame-retardant copolymer.

Abstract: Battery box comprising compositions containing A) 70.0 to 90.0 parts by weight of linear and/or branched aromatic polycarbonate and/or aromatic polyester carbonate, B) 6.0 to 15.0 parts by weight of at least one graft polymer, C) 2.0 to 15.0 parts by weight of one or more phosphorus compounds, D) 0 to 3.0 parts by weight of antidripping agents, E) 0 to 3.0 parts by weight of thermoplastic vinyl (co)polymer (E.1) and/or polyalkylene terephthalate (E.2), and F) 0 to 20.0 parts by weight of further additives, wherein the compositions are optionally free from rubber-free polyalkyl(alkyl)acrylate.

Abstract: A composition includes specific amounts of poly(phenylene ether), polymerized styrene residue, and polymerized acrylonitrile residue. The composition can be prepared using a recycled homopolystyrene that includes an acrylonitrile copolymer as an impurity. The composition largely preserves the desirable properties of a corresponding composition prepared from virgin resins without requiring chemical compatibilization of the poly(phenylene ether) and the acrylonitrile copolymer.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition includes a poly(carbonate-arylate ester); and an organophosphorus compound 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 four minutes (Ds-4) of less than or equal to 300 determined according to ISO 5659-2 on a 3 mm thick plaque and a maximum average rate of heat release emission (MAHRE) of less than or equal to 90 kW/m2 determined according to ISO 5660-1 on a 3 mm thick plaque.

Abstract: Water-based intumescent fireproofing formulations are provided that exhibit excellent fireproofing properties while simultaneously significantly reducing and/or eliminating the potential for VOC release and exhibiting excellent hangability properties. The intumescent fireproofing formulation includes a coalescent that significantly reduces and/or eliminates the potential for VOC release and fiber constituents, e.g., fibers of greater than 0.2 mm in length. Exemplary coalescents have a boiling point of at least 180° C. and include bis(2-ethylhexanoate) triethyleneglycol and 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediolmono(2-methylproponate). Intumescent fireproofing formulations are also provided that include clay to further improve performance.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition including a polycarbonate resin, a branched acrylic copolymer, and a flame retardant. The flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition can have good compatibility as well as good flame retardancy, scratch resistance, colorability and appearance without requiring the addition of a compatibilizer.

Abstract: The reinforced thermoplastic resin composition of the present invention includes: 50 to 90% by weight of a polycarbonate resin (A); 10 to 50% by weight of a graft copolymer mixture (B) (provided that a total amount of the component (A) and the component (B) accounts for 100% by weight) which is obtained by graft-polymerizing an aromatic alkenyl compound monomer unit (a) and a vinyl cyanide compound monomer unit (b) onto a rubber polymer (B1); and 6 to 22 parts by weight of an inorganic filler (D) which has been surface-treated with a water-soluble polyamide, relative to the total of 100 parts by weight of the polycarbonate resin (A) and the graft copolymer mixture (B). There is provided a reinforced thermoplastic resin composition exhibiting excellent moldability, generates a minimal amount of gas during molding, and also being capable of improving the rigidity of the resulting molded article and the impact resistance when dropping the product.

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 resin compound includes a reaction product of (A) polymer which is at least selected from aliphatic polyester and aliphatic polyamide and (B) an aromatic compound with a compositional ratio from 0.1 to 10 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of (A) and represented by the following Formula (1): wherein each of R1, R2, and R3 represents a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms; each of R4, R5, R6, and R7 represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms; each dm and n independently represents an integer from 0 to 3; and each of p and q represents an integer from 0 to 4.

Abstract: In various embodiments, provided are novel curable silicone compositions; films and adhesives comprising one or more cured products of said compositions, the films and adhesives exhibiting properties of mechanical flexibility and low flammability. Additionally, the films and adhesives may exhibit one or more of high transparency, low haze, and high refractive index.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition that includes a poly(arylene ether), a radial block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic monomer and a conjugated diene, a linear block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic monomer and a conjugated diene, one or more optical enhancing agents, and a hydrocarbon resin. The composition is characterized by at least one of the following properties: a multiaxial impact of at least 20 joules as measured by ASTM D 3763-08, a percent haze of 15 percent or less as measured by ASTM D 1003-00, and a percent transmittance of 75 percent or more as measured by ASTM D 1003-00.

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 provides a novel phosphoric compound, a method for preparing the same, and a thermoplastic resin composition including the same. A thermoplastic resin composition comprising the phosphoric compound of the present invention can have excellent flame retardancy, and can be eco-friendly because the phosphoric compound does not generate toxic gas during molding or combustion.

Abstract: A halogen-free, flame retardant composition comprises thermoplastic polyurethane, olefin block copolymer, carbonyl-containing olefin polymer compatibilizer, and flame retardant package comprising bisphenol-A bis(diphenyl phosphate) and/or resorcinol bis(diphenyl phosphate), a nitrogen/phosphorus based, halogen-free flame retardant, and epoxidized novolac. The composition that will not only be processed easily to make a wire or cable sheath but also pass both the VW-1 flame retardancy test and the UL1581 heat deformation test at 150° C. exhibits good tensile and flexibility properties.

Abstract: A wood powder-containing material includes wood powder having a volume average particle diameter of from about 1 ?m to about 5 mm, an aliphatic polyester, and a condensed phosphate ester.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame retardant plexifilamentary film-fibril strand comprising at least one polyolefin and at least one flame retardant selected from the group consisting of: phosphate esters, phosphonate esters, phosphinate esters, polyphosphazines, nitrogen-containing polyphosphates, hindered amines and mixtures thereof. The present invention also relates to flame retardant sheet made from the flame retardant plexifilamentary film-fibril strands. The sheet can be made into a flame retardant building substrate, garment, banner, light reflector and cover.

Abstract: An intermediate transfer media, such as a belt, that includes a modified phosphate ester polyimide and a conductive component, like carbon black.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to a resin composition containing a mixture of high temperature polymers and at least one stabilizer. The stabilizer serves to prevent the polymers from adversely interfering with each other during melt processing. In one embodiment, the high temperature polymers present in the composition may comprise a mixture of an aromatic polyester polymer and a polyarylene sulfide polymer. The stabilizer comprises a phosphite stabilizer. The composition produces molded articles having better thermal stability and reduced mold deposits.

Abstract: A conduit that contains an elongate member that defines a hollow passageway is provided. The conduit may be used to convey electricity (e.g., jacket of a communication cable, raceway for protecting a communication cable, etc.), fluids (e.g., pipes), etc. In one embodiment, for example, the conduit may be a raceway for use in a plenum of a building structure. Regardless of the type of conduit, at least a portion of the elongate member is formed from a thermoplastic composition that contains a polyarylene sulfide and fire-resisting system. Due in part to the specific nature and concentration of these components, the present inventors have discovered that the resulting thermoplastic composition may have a relatively high melting temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a phosphorus compound represented by Formula 1: wherein each R is the same or different and is independently hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl or C6-C12 aryl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flame resistant moulding 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 moulding compositions are particularly suitable for thin-walled housing parts in the electrical and electronics sector.