Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame-retardant polypropylene resin composition comprising (A) polypropylene resin 20-60% by weight, (B) polyphenylene ether-based resin 1-50% by weight, (C) hydrogenated block copolymer of a vinylaromatic compound and conjugated diene, which mainly is based on vinylaromatic compound, 0.1-15% by weight, (D) aromatic phosphoric ester in phenol strucure 1-20% by weight, (E) polyammonium phosphate 1-20% by weight, and (F) pentaerythritol-based flame retardant auxiliary agent 0.1-13% by weight. The weight ratio of the aromatic phosphoric ester in phenol structure to the polyammonium phosphate is preferably 0.2-5.0. The composition has advanced flame-retardant and heat-resistant property, and processing property.

Abstract: The free radical initiated addition polymerisation of ethylenically unsaturated, particularly acrylic monomers in which the dispersed phase is stabilised by a surfactant including at least one anionic surfactant compound of the formula (I): R1-(OA)n-X where R1 is C16 to C22 hydrocarbyl including at least two double bonds; OA is oxyalkylene group; n is from 2 to 60; and X includes at least one acidic H atom, and is particularly a phosphate ester group, or a salt thereof, is described. The use of the surfactants of the formula (I) enable efficient emulsification and thus polymerisation at temperatures above those at which non-ionic unsaturated surfactants are effective. The polymer latex products give polymer films having good water resistance properties.

Abstract: A flame retardant resin coating which comprises a flame retardant base resin and a transparent resin top layer. The base resin is selected from the group consisting of polyester, polyether, epoxy, polyurethane, and acrylic acrylates, melamine acrylates, and silicone (meth)acrylates and comprises color pigments and flame retardant additives. The base resin further comprises color pigments and at least one flame retardant additive ranging from about 2.5 to about 50% by weight, based on the weight of base resin. The flame retardant additive is preferably selected from the group consisting of melamine polyphosphates, melamine pyrophosphates, ammonium polyphosphates, and mixtures thereof. Furthermore, the transparent resin comprises at least one sterically hindered amine.

Abstract: The invention relates to plastic pallets that pass the Underwriters Laboratory UL 2335 protocol for pallets wherein said pallets comprises at least one resin selected from the group consisting of: (a) polyphenylene ether resin and blends containing polyphenylene ether resin, (b) polycarbonate resin and blends containing polycarbonate resin, (c) vinyl aromatic graft copolymer resin; (d) polyetherimide resin and blends containing polyetherimide resin, and (e) thermosetting resins. In a preferred embodiment, the plastic pallet has an open deck design. The invention also relates to a method to make pallets that pass the UL 2335 protocol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel flame retardant system for polymers comprising a mixture of two different aryl phosphates, to its preparation, and to its use.

Abstract: A halogen-free, flame-retardant composition includes (1) organic phosphorus compound (A) and (1′) melamine or a compound derived from melamine (B); or (2) a melamine-phosphorus compound (AB). The composition also includes and olefin polymer and from 0.1-30 wt % based on the olefin polymer, of a compound containing acid, acid anhydride or epoxy groups. The flame-retardant composition may included in a polycondensate composition which incorporate the flame-retardant composition is substantially shortened.

Abstract: An impact-resistant modified, flame-resistant and mineral-reinforced polycarbonate composition is disclosed. The composition has a flow line strength of greater than 6 kJ/m2 measured according to ISO 179/IeU and is preferably reinforced with wollastonite.

Abstract: A polyacetal resin composition of high flame retardancy and stability comprises a polyacetal resin, a flame retardant, and a basic nitrogen-containing compound (urea, amidine, aminotriazine, hydrazine, derivatives thereof, amide, urethane). The flame retardant may comprise an aromatic compound reactive to formaldehyde and a phosphorus-containing compound (e.g., red phosphorus, organic phosphonates, organic phosphinates, ammonium polyphosphate, and other phosphoric acid salts, phosphates), and the aromatic compound may be a hydroxyl group and/or amino group-containing compound or an aromatic ring-containing resin (e.g., novolak resins, aralkyl resins, vinylphenol resins, aniline resins, aromatic nylon resins, polycarbonate resins, polyarylate resins, aromatic epoxy resins, aromatic polyether resins). The ratio of the phosphorus-containing compound per 100 parts by weight of the aromatic compound is 1 to 500 parts by weight.

Abstract: A solid adhesive composition which has an excellent applying performance even after an applying part of the solid adhesive is left to stand in the atmosphere for a long time and which is excellent in a cap-off performance and which comprises at least an adhesive component, a gelling agent and a solvent, wherein contained in the above composition are at least one selected from the group consisting of waxes such as paraffin waxes and olefin waxes which are a solid at room temperature and have a solubility of 20% or less in the solvent at room temperature and/or a substance absorbing moisture contained at least in the atmosphere and/or the adhesive composition to form an evaporation-inhibiting film.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprise A) from 5 to 96% by weight of a polyester, B) from 1 to 30% by weight of a phosphinate of formula I and/or of a diphosphinate of formula II and/or polymers of these  where: R1 and R2 are linear or branched C1-C6-alkyl, phenyl or hydrogen, R3 is linear or branched C1-C10-alkylene, arylene, alkylarylene or arylalkylene, M is an alkaline-earth or alkali metal, Zn, Al, Fe or B, m is an integer from 1 to 3, n is an integer from 1 to 3, is 1 or 2 and C) from 1 to 30% by weight of at least one organic phosphorus-containing flame retardant, D) from 0 to 5% by weight of at least one ester or amide of saturated or unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acids having from 10 to 40 carbon atoms with saturated aliphatic alcohols or amines having from 2 to 40 carbon atoms, and E) from 0 to 60% by weight of other additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of components A) to E) is 100%.

Abstract: This invention is directed to high molecular weight water-soluble polymers comprised of zwitterionic, nonionic and cationic or anionic monomer units, and to the use of these polymers in papermaking processes.

Abstract: Compositions comprising at least one acrylic, vinyl acetate or epoxide polymer or copolymer as a film-forming ingredient and an ester of benzoic acid wherein the alcohol portion of the ester is alkyl and contains eight carbon atoms exhibit unexpected improvements in film-forming and applied film properties. In preferred compositions this alcohol portion is 2-ethylhexyl. Additionally, the preferred benzoic acid ester frequently interacts synergistically with benzoic acid esters derived from oligomeric ethylene glycols.

Abstract: A transparent/translucent flame redardant composition comprises a uniform blend of a miscible resin blend of a polycarbonate resin and a cycloaliphatic polyester resin wherein the composition has at least a 80% pass rate in 10 test specimen in the Norme Francaise NF-P-92-505 flammability test of L'Association Francaise de Normalisation using test specimens with weight between about 1.0 to about 6.0 kilograms per square meter.

Abstract: Disclosed are flame retardant resinous compositions comprising (i) at least one aromatic polycarbonate; (ii) at least one of a second polymer having structural units derived from one or more monomers selected from the group consisting of vinyl aromatic monomers, monoethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomers, and C1-C12 alkyl (meth)acrylate monomers; (iii) at least one rubber modified graft copolymer; (iv) at least one polymeric or non-polymeric organic phosphorus species; (v) at least one antidrip agent; and (vi) at least one perfluoroalkanesulfonate salt present in an amount in a range between about 0.01 wt % and about 0.25 wt %, based on the weight of the entire composition. Also disclosed are methods for making said compositions.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition that contains aromatic polycarbonate and/or polyester carbonate, a graft polymer, phosphazene compound, phosphorus compound and fluorinated polyolefin is disclosed. The composition exhibits excellent flame retardance and very good mechanical properties, including weld line strength and impact strength.

Abstract: The present invention provides a non-chromium anticorrosive coatings suitable for metal materials comprising 0.2 to 50 g of a thiocarbonyl group-containing compound and 50 to 500 g of a water-dispersible silica without a substantial amount of a phosphate ion in one liter of a composition containing aqueous resins and water as main components, and an anticorrosive treatment using the anticorrosive coatings described above.

Abstract: The present invention provides thermoplastic blends containing polycarbonate, mold-release agents with OH groups and mixtures of oligomer and monomer phosphorous compounds. The thermoplastic blends of the present invention find use in the manufacture of optical data carriers such as compact discs, video discs and other optical data carriers which can be written on and erased.

Abstract: The invention provides a coating composition for use with metallic substrates that provides a unique balance of required properties. In particular, the coating composition of the invention simultaneously provides desirable levels of adhesion to metal, sandability without the production of harmful dust, corrosion resistance, and recoatability. The coating composition of the invention comprises a polyurethane or epoxy/amine film-forming component, and a corrosion protection component consisting of aluminum selected from the group consisting of nonleafing aluminum pigments, the corrosion protection component being present in the composition in an amount effective to prevent corrosion of the substrate. A cured film of the coating applied to a steel substrate has a pass rating after 480 hours in salt spray per ASTM B117.

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: This invention is directed to high molecular weight water-soluble zwitterionic polymers derived from zwitterionic and nonionic monomer units, and to the use of the polymers in papermaking processes.

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

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing phosphoramides having a glass transition temperature in one embodiment of at least about 0° C., in another embodiment of at least about 10° C., and in still another embodiment of at least about 20° C., the phosphoramides being substantially free of acidic, basic, or halide impurities, or their precursors. The invention also relates to resin compositions comprising at least one thermoplastic resin and at least one phosphoramide having a glass transition temperature of at least about 0° C., wherein the phosphoramide is prepared by the method of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flame retardant resin composition having excellent impact resistance, heat resistance, dimensional stability, and flame retardance. That is, it provides a flame retardant resin composition made up of: 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin (A) containing: 80 to 10% by weight of (A-1) at least one of an aromatic polyester resin and a polyamide resin, 17 to 85% by weight of at least one of a rubber-containing copolymer of a vinyl cyanide and an aromatic vinyl (A-2) and a copolymer of a vinyl cyanide and an aromatic vinyl (A-3) and 3 to 40% by weight of (A-4) at least one of a polyphenylene ether resin and a polyphenylene sulfide resin, 1 to 60 parts by weight of a non-halogen, organic or inorganic flame retardant (B) and 100 parts by weight or less of a filler (C).

Abstract: This invention relates to polymer blends comprising a polycarboxypolyamide resin with an alkali dispersible resin. This invention also relates to the use of the polymer blends to prepare aqueous dispersions. The aqueous dispersions were obtained by heating polycarboxypolyamide resins with alkali dispersible resins in an aqueous medium. The invention further relates to coating compositions containing the aqueous dispersions. Such coating compositions include inks, floor finishes, overprint varnishes, sizing, paints and adhesives.

Abstract: The invention pertains to latex-based compositions and to methods of their use for stabilizing heavy metal on a surface having heavy metal containing paint thereon. A latex based composition comprising a phosphate stabilizing agent and a slipping agent suspended in a latex, such as a latex-based paint, is applied onto a heavy metal containing painted surface before the heavy metal containing paint is removed. The paint can then be removed by mechanical means to produce paint waste in which the heavy metal is complexed to the phosphate stabilizing agent when exposed to natural or induced leaching conditions.

Abstract: Preparations of solids comprising a) at least one particulate solid and b) a water-dispersible graft copolymer built up from at least one hydrophobic, ethylenically unsaturated monomer, optionally one or more ethylenically unsaturated hydrophilic monomers, and at least one natural protective colloid or protective colloid obtained from a natural protective colloid by derivatization or thermal, enzymatic, oxidative, hydrolytic or bacteriological degradation having an average molar mass of Mn>500 g/mol.

Abstract: A flame-retarded resin composition contains: (A) an ABS resin; (B) an aromatic phosphate having a melting point of 80° C. or more and being represented by the following general formula (I): wherein R1 to R4 are, the same or different, a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, excluding the case where R1 to R4 are all hydrogen atoms; X is a bond, —CH2—, —C(CH3)2—, —S—, —SO2—, —O—, —CO— or —N═N—; n is an integer of 0 or 1; and m is an integer of 0 to 5; and (C) a novolak-type phenolic resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising a combination of compounds providing improved “direct to metal” adhesion and coating compositions comprising said composition. The coating compositions of the invention have improved adhesion when applied directly over metal substrates, especially untreated metal substrates such as galvanized steel, unsanded aluminum and unsanded cold-rolled steel.

Abstract: Translucent polycarbonate compositions include an aromatic polycarbonate, a cycloaliphatic polyester, and a polyolefin. The compositions have excellent optical characteristics and superior physical properties, particularly low-temperature impact strength, compared to translucent polycarbonate-polyester blends requiring inorganic fillers.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition with improved heat performance contains an aromatic carbonate resin, a rubber modified graft copolymer comprising a discontinuous rubber phase dispersed in a continuous rigid thermoplastic phase, wherein at least a portion of the rigid thermoplastic phase is chemically grafted to the rubber phase, and a flame retarding amount of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt of an aromatic sulfone sulfonic acid flame retardant.

Abstract: Flame-resistant, thermoplastic moulding compositions containing

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a novel phosphate compound by which a copper ion can be dispersed in a high proportion in a synthetic resin, thereby providing a resin composition which has excellent visible ray-transmitting property and performance that near infrared rays are absorbed with high efficiency, and is little in the deterioration of its near infrared ray-absorbing ability by ultraviolet rays, and a preparation process thereof, a phosphate copper compound obtained from the phosphate compound and a preparation process thereof, and a near infrared ray-absorbing acrylic resin composition which has excellent visible ray-transmitting property and performance that near infrared rays are absorbed with high efficiency and is little in the deterioration of its near infrared ray-absorbing ability by ultraviolet rays.

Abstract: The use of isosorbide esters, isosorbide polyesters, isosorbide ethers, isosorbide carbonates, isosorbide thioethers, isosorbide thioesters, isosorbide amides, isosorbide (thio)urethanes, isosorbide urea, isosorbide phosphates and isosorbide phosphonates as a plasticizer is described. Instead of isosorbide it is also possible for corresponding diols such as isomannide and similar compounds, in which the ring oxygen atoms of the isosorbide have been replaced by carbon or by other heteroatoms, to serve as a base. In particular, this relates to C3-C11 alkanoates of isosorbide, isomannide and the like. In particular, the compounds are used as a plasticizer inpoly(vinylchloride), optionally in conjunction with usual plasticizers such as dioctyl phthalates.

Abstract: An additive consisting of (poly)ethyleneglycol monocycloalkylether of a specified kind, (poly)alkyleneglycol or (poly)alkyleneglycol monoalkylether of another specified kinds, an organic phosphoric acid ester of still another specified kind and an antifoaming agent in a specified ratio, when used at a specified ratio, can provide hydraulic cement compositions with reduced bleeding of water after the placing and reduced dry shrinkage of hardened objects.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flame retardant, high impact monovinylidene aromatic polymer composition comprising suitable and sufficient amounts of a rubber modified monovinylidene aromatic polymer, a polyphenylene ether resin, a phosphorous compound, and an optional amount of phenol/aldehye resin as a partial substitute for the polyphenylene ether resin, which composition is rated V-2, V-1, V-0, or 5V in the Underwriter's Laboratories Standard 94 flammability test.

Abstract: Provided are a thermoplastic resin composition comprising a polycarbonate resin, and its injection moldings. The composition has good moldability, and its injection moldings have the advantages of high impact resistance, good mechanical strength, and good mold releasability. The composition is well moldable into thin-walled and complicated moldings through injection molding, and the productivity of the moldings is high. The composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a resin mixture of (A) from 30 to 99% by weight of a polycarbonate resin and (B) from 1 to 70% by weight of a styrenic resin, and from 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of (C) an ester of pentaerythritol and a saturated aliphatic carboxylic acid. The composition preferably contains a flame retardant, especially a halogen-free phosphate, still having good moldability, and its injection moldings have the advantages of safety, flame retardancy, high impact resistance and good mechanical strength.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ignition resistant polymer composition containing a thermoplastic polymer, a phosphorous compound, and an oxalate salt of metals of group I, II or III of the Periodic Table of the Elements. The ignition resistant polymer composition according to the invention is rated V-2, V-1, V-0 or 5 V in the Underwriter's Laboratories Standard 94 flammability test.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blend of polymeric materials comprising; (A) of from about 1 to about 80 percent by weight (based on the combined weights of Components A and B) of at least one substantially random interpolymer; wherein said interpolymer; (1) contains of from about 0.5 to about 50 mole percent of polymer units derived from; a) at least one vinyl or vinylidene aromatic monomer, or b) at least one hindered aliphatic or cycloaliphatic vinyl or vinylidene monomer, or c) a combination of at least one vinyl or vinylidene aromatic monomer and at least one hindered aliphatic or cycloaliphatic vinyl or vinylidene monomer; (2) contains of from about 50 to about 99.5 mole percent of polymer units derived from at least one aliphatic &agr;-olefin having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms; (3) has a melt index (I2) of from about 0.01 to about 100 g/10 min; and (4) has a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of from about 1.

Abstract: There is provided a polyphenylene ether resin composition comprising: (i) a polyphenylene ether resin; (ii) a phosphoric ester; and (iii) a dispersed substance having an aspect ratio of not less than about 2, and which composition has superior heat resistance and flame resistance without use of any halogen-containing flame retardant or any halogen-containing anti-dripping agent as an essential or mandatory component.

Abstract: This invention is directed to high molecular weight water-soluble zwitterionic polymers derived from zwitterionic and nonionic monomer units, and to the use of the polymers in papermaking processes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin-based dental restorative that exhibits low volumetric shrinkage, high filler loading and the high strength required for load bearing restorations, yet maintains a glossy appearance, even after substantial wear. To this end, a dispersant is mixed with a methacrylate resin and a structural filler having a mean particle size between about 0.05 &mgr;m and about 0.50 &mgr;m. The composite is useful in stress bearing restorations and in cosmetic restorations. The structural filler used is typically ground to a mean particle size of less than 0.5 &mgr;m and also includes a microfill having a mean particle size less than 0.05 &mgr;m to improve handling and mechanical characteristics. The preferred dental composites maintain their surface finish even after substantial use and also have the strength properties of hybrid composite resins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition based on isocyanate(s), advantageously not completely masked. This composition is defined in that it comprises a compound containing an anionic functional group and a polyethylene glycol chain fragment of at least 5, advantageously of at least 7 ethyleneoxy units. Application to organic synthesis.

Abstract: An NBR composition comprising: an NBR; (A) a carbocyclic phosphite compound represented by the following general formula, wherein R is an alkyl group having a carbon number of integer of 8 to 24, or a mono-, di- or tri- submitted phenyl group by alkyl group having a carbon number of integer of 1 to 10; (B) an acid phosphoric ester compound represented by the following general formula and having an acid value of about 150 to 800 KOHmg/g. wherein R′ is hydrogen or an alkyl group having a carbon number of integer of 1 to 13, and R″ is an alkyl group having a carbon number of integer of 1 to 13; (C) an ethylene-&agr;-olefin type copolymer rubber having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of 104 to 106; and (D) a liquid NBR.

Abstract: Molding materials contain, as essential components, an aromatic polycarbonate, a graft polymer based on alkyl acrylates, styrenes and unsaturated nitriles, a copolymer based on styrenes and unsaturated nitrites, a siloxane network rubber, a copolymer of at least two different esters of acrylic acid or of methacrylic acid or mixtures thereof, if desired halogen-free phosphorus compounds and additives, and moldings, films or fibers are obtainable from the molding materials.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a flame-retardant polycarbonate resin composition which can provide a sliding property of a molding product formed of a flame-retardant resin composition obtained by blending a polycarbonate resin and a styrene resin with a phosphate ester compound and having a good flowability without decreasing an appearance of a molding product. The invention relates to a flame-retardant polycarbonate resin composition including 100 parts by weight of a resin composed of (A) from 60 to 99% by weight of a polycarbonate resin and (B) from 40 to 1% by weight of a styrene resin, (C) from 1 to 30 parts by weight of a phosphate ester compound and (D) from 0.3 to 3 parts by weight of a silicone oil having a viscosity of from 1,000 to 20,000 cs.

Abstract: A lubricant additive suitable for combination with an aqueous-based paper or paper board coating mixture wherein the lubricant additive is selected from the group consisting of a polyoxyalkylene mono- and di-ester of phosphoric acid, a polyoxyalkylene mono- and di-ester of a phosphoric acid salt, and a mixture thereof.

Abstract: Method for the treatment of mineral fillers using organic phosphate treatment agents. Treated mineral fillers obtained by said method and suspension of these treated mineral fillers in polyols. Use of these suspensions in the manufacture of flexible, semirigid, or rigid polyurethane foams used for the manufacture of molded or nonmolded objects.

Abstract: Articles of manufacture are provided with a low surface energy, permanently non-stick, non-fouling and ice-phobic surface by a system of coating comprising applying a primary coating having a surface energy of 22-28 dynes/cm.sup.2 comprising a novel polymeric material having non-stick and hardness properties and then applying a top coating having lower surface energy of from about 18-21 dynes/cm.sup.2 comprising a siliconic polymer and interdigitating means to make the top coating permanent, the means preferably comprising a bi- or polyfunctional organic compound adapted to wet the surface of the primary coating and chemically or physically bond thereto and to couple to the siliconic polymeric substance in the top coating. The coated substrates are resistant to marking by graffiti, to adherence by marine fouling organisms, and frozen ice on the surface is easily removed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin-based dental restorative that exhibits high condensability, low volumetric shrinkage and low shrinkage stress. To this end, one or more of a rheological modifier, dispersant and fluorocopolymer are mixed with a methacrylate resin and a fine mineral filler in amounts effective to improve the condensability of the resulting composite to achieve amalgam-like condensation, to reduce the volumetric shrinkage to less than about 2% during polymerization, to improve wear resistance, and to provide a composite with generally improved physical properties.