Abstract: New plastic articles are disclosed and claimed having flame retardant properties which contain a core of a plastic polymeric material (thermoplastic, thermoset, rigid foam or semi-flexible foam polymeric material) which is coated with a protective, flame retardant layer comprising a mixture of a thermoplastic polymeric material and a flame retardant, char-forming, intumescent system. The new articles are suitable for the manufacture of e.g. rods, beams, pipes, hoses, non-tubular profiles and panels which are useful in various industries such as the building, automotive and mining industries.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for processing a thermoplastic resin composition by extruding the composition through a nickel die to provide an extrudate having a low degree of surface roughness, said composition comprising(A) 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin;(B) 0.01 to 1 part by weight of a hydroxy-functional diorganopolysiloxane having a number average molecular weight of at least 10,000; and(C) 0.001 to 1 part by weight of an organophosphorous compound.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polycarbonate/graft polymer moulding compositions containingA) 5 to 95 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate,B) 1 to 50 parts by weight of at least one thermoplastic homopolymer, copolymer or terpolymer of styrene, .alpha.-methylstyrene, acrylonitrile, N-substituted maleimide or mixtures thereof,C) 1 to 50 parts by weight of at least one graft polymer ofC.1) 5 to 90 parts by weight of styrene, .alpha.-methylstyrene, acrylonitrile, N-substituted maleimide or mixtures thereof, onC.2) 95 to 10 parts by weight of a rubber with a glass transition temperature .ltoreq.0.degree. C. andD) 1 to 25 parts by weight (per 100 parts by weight A+B+C) of at least one additive selected from flame retardants, lubricants, antistatic agent, mould release agents or mixtures thereof,characterised in that the component B) is produced by bulk, solution or suspension polymerisation and has an oligomer content .ltoreq.1 wt.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion of 0.1 to 15 percent by weight of at least one phosphate ester and a copolymer formed by the coploymerization of a monomer mixture comprising:a) 0.1 to 15 percent by weight of at least one dicarboxylic acid,b) 0.1 to 10 percent by weight of at least one functional monomer is represented by the following formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen or a methyl group, R.sub.4 is an alkyl containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, n is 0 or 1, X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, carboxyl, phenyl, aryl, alkyl or alkaryl groups containing 1 to 30 atoms, and Y is a nucleophilic group selected from --OH, --NH.sub.2 or ##STR2## or ##STR3## wherein R.sub.5 is a hydrogen, an alkyl containing 1-20 carbon atoms, or an aryl group, andc) more than 80% by weight of backbone monomers.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inexpensive, non-chromium anticorrosive coating composition and anticorrosion treatment method, which are superior in anticorrosion to conventional chromium-containing anticorrosive compositions.The anticorrosive coating composition of the invention comprises 0.2 to 50 g of thiocarbonyl group-containing compound, 0.1 to 5 g of phosphate ions, and aqueous resins in water. The amount of the thiocarbonyl group-containing compound and phosphate ions is based on one liter of the total amount of the aqueous resin and water. The above anticorrosive coating composition can further comprise 10 to 500 g of water-dispersible silica. The anticorrosion treatment method of the invention comprises coating zinc-type coated steel or non-coated steel with the anticorrosive coating composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flame retardant, high precision resin mechanical part for use in office automation machines required to function with high accuracy and high precision, which is made by injection molding a thermoplastic resin composition comprising: (A) an amorphous thermoplastic resin; (B) an inorganic filler in a scale form; and (C) a specific phosphoric acid ester in which phosphoric acid ester groups are bonded through a bisphenol.

Abstract: Internal mold release compositions for molding polyurethane and polythiourethane is disclosed herein. The composition includes a mixture of: (a) a mono C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl phosphate; (b) a di C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl phosphate, wherein the alkyl groups of the di-alkyl phosphate may be the same or different, and wherein the alkyl groups of the mono- and di-alkyl phosphate may be the same or different; and (c) a C.sub.7 -C.sub.18 mono- and/or di-alkyl phosphate. Also disclosed is a polymerizable composition which includes (a) one or more monomers containing two or more isocyanate groups; (b) one or more monomers containing two or more functional groups selected from a thiol group and a hydroxyl group; (c) a mixture of a mono- C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl phosphate and a di- C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl phosphate, wherein the alkyl groups of the di-alkyl phosphate may be the same or different and wherein the alkyl groups of the mono- and di-alkyl phosphate mixture may be the same or different, wherein the mono- C.sub.2 -C.

Abstract: Flame retarding additives prepared by way of reaction of:A) one or more nitrogenous organic compounds of a defined formula;B) P.sub.2 O.sub.5 ;C) H.sub.2 O.

Abstract: Provided are a resin composition improved in utilization of active compound by controlling the bleeding of the active compound low in vaporizability and a molded product obtained from the resin composition. The resin composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a resin, 0.01-200 parts by weight of an active compound and 0.1-100 parts by weight of a vaporizable plasticizer having a vapor pressure of 0.001 mmHg or higher at 20.degree. C., and the vapor pressure (P1) of the vaporizable plasticizer at 20.degree. C. and the vapor pressure (P2) of the active compound at 20.degree. C. satisfy the formula: P1/P2.gtoreq.2.

Abstract: A storage solution for a hydrogel contact lens comprising a material having polar groups at one end and non-polar groups at the other end. The storage solution desirably further contains an oil. The material comprising polar and non-polar groups modifies the surface properties of the lens and facilitating the formation of a lipid layer over the lens.

Abstract: There are herein disclosed a method for preparing a modified resin which comprises thermal/reaction by the use of a norbornenyl group-containing compound typified by norbornenecarboguanamine or its derivative, a method for preparing an epoxy-modified resin which comprises the step of reacting the above-mentioned modified resin and an epoxide, a flame-retarding method, a thermal stabilization method, a compatibilizing method and a surface modification method which comprise utilizing the modified resin, as well as a coating resin composition and an adhesive resin composition containing the modified resin.According to the preparation methods of the present invention, the deterioration of a material scarcely occurs, and a functional group which is excellent in flame retardancy, thermal stability, compatibility and the like can be introduced to the resins.

Abstract: There is dsiclosed a flame retardant resin composition comprising the following components (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F), wherein 1-10 parts by weight of (C), 2-10 parts by weight of (D), 0.05-2 parts by weight of (E) and 0.01-10 parts by weight of (F) are contained per 100 parts by weight of a resin whose weight ratio of (A)/(B) is 75/25-90/10.(A) a polycarbonate resin whose viscosity-average molecular weight is 16,000-29,000,(B) a polyalkylene terephthalate resin,(C) a copolymer containing a rubbery polymer and at least one selected from the group consisting of aromatic vinyl monomers, vinyl cyanide monomers, acrylic acid, acrylic esters, methacrylic acid, methacrylic esters and maleimide-type monomers as components,(D) an organic phosphorus-type flame retardant,(E) a fluorocarbon-type resin, and(F) an epoxy compound not containing halogens.

Abstract: A polyolefin-based flame retardant resin composition which emits no hazardous gases on combustion or incineration after use, requires no additional costs for treating ash, and has excellent flame resistance and mechanical strength is provided.To 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin-based resin, 2 to 60 parts by weight of melamine cyanurate surface-treated by fine silica, and 1 to 30 parts by weight of a phosphoric acid ester are compounded.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous compositions having pH of less than or equal to about 11 and which contain a thickening amount of an acrylate-based rheology modifier, which modifier contains an emulsion which is prepared by single-stage emulsion polymerization of a C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl ester of acrylic acid and/or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl ester of methacrylic acid, a monomer chosen from a vinyl-substituted heterocyclic compound containing at least one of a nitrogen or sulfur atom, (meth)acrylamide, a mono- or di-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylamino (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl (meth)acrylate, a mono or di-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylamino (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl (meth)acrylamide, and optionally cross-linking monomers and/or associative monomers, in the presence of water, a first surfactant, a free-radical initiator and an alcohol selected from C.sub.2 -C.sub.

Abstract: New environmentally friendly, water-based, silicone-resin compositions for mold release, substrate surface treatment or other applications are described. The invention uses a non-traditional dispersing technology and offers a catalytic system for the faster cure of the silicone resin. Said compositions comprise a silicone resin, a hydrophobically modified polycarboxylic acid copolymer dispersion stabilizer and water. The composition may also contain one or more of the following components: a gelling control agent, a catalyst, a particle-size reducing agent, a thickening agent, a wetting agent, a surface modifier, an anticorrosion agent, a preservative, and other optional additives.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition which includes, as essential components thereof, (A) an acrylic resin emulsion, (B) a urethane resin emulsion, (C) a crosslinking agent and (D) an acidic phosphate or phosphite ester.

Abstract: A blend of polycarbonate and a homogeneously branched, linear ethylene polymer, which blend has a desirable balance of impact resistance and toughness properties.

Abstract: A stainless steel sheet suitable for use in the manufacture of an exhaust component. The steel sheet has at least one surface pretreated with a protective coating resistant to delamination at temperatures up to about 540.degree. C. including an inner inorganic portion and an outer organic portion. The inorganic portion includes at least 50 mg/m.sup.2 of a chromium based conversion coating having a thickness no greater then 0.02 mm. The conversion coating contains particulate silica with the weight ratio of chromium to silica within the range of 1:1 to 2:1. The outer organic portion includes a silicone paint containing 40-60 wt. % silicone resin. The silicone paint is dried at a temperature less than 300.degree. C. in less than one minute and then coated with a copolymer of a thermoplastic acrylic and a lubricant or a polymeric olefin. The acrylic copolymer contains 5-70 wt. % of the lubricant and the polymeric olefin contains 90% olefin resin.

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: The invention relates to compositions for flame-retardant cast panels made of (meth)acrylic polymers.The composition comprises at least one (meth)acrylic ester monomer, (meth)acrylic acid and at least one phosphorus compound which is anhydrous and is chosen from phosphoric acids, phosphoric acid esters or their mixtures, optionally in combination with an optionally halogenated neutral phosphoric ester. The amount of (meth)acrylic acid and of phosphorus compound, by weight with respect to the total mixture constituting the composition, is such that the flame-retardancy coefficient FRC: ##EQU1## is greater than 0.95.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprising: (i) a thermoplastic resin; (ii) an antiplasticizing amount of a solid plasticizer; (iii) optionally an acid scavenger; and (iv) optionally a heat stabilizer selected from the group consisting of mixed metal stabilizers, organotin stabilizers, lead stabilizers, metal free stabilizers, or any combination of the foregoing which improves the processability of the thermoplastic resin without affecting the physical properties of the thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: A resin composition consisting essentially of (a) an aromatic polycarbonate resin, (b) a thermoplastic graft copolymer obtained by grafting a diene rubber component with a vinyl cyanide compound and an aromatic vinyl compound, (c) a phosphoric acid ester, (d) a polytetrafluoroethylene, (e) a talc, and (f) a composite rubber having a network structure in which a polyorganosiloxane rubber component and a polyalkyl (meth)acrylate rubber component interpenetrate each other, each in a specified amount. This resin composition has excellent fluidity and allows easy mold- processing. The molded article made therefrom is excellent in flame retardancy, stiffness, heat-resistance, impact strength and appearance.

Abstract: Disclosed are a rubber composition having an improved charging property which comprises 100 parts by weight of rubber component containing diene rubber of 90 parts by weight or more, and a filler of 30 to 120 parts by weight and a nonionic surfactant or phosphoric ester of 0.2 to 8 parts by weight, and a pneumatic tire characterized by that the above rubber composition having an improved charging property is used for the tread parts of the pneumatic tire.The typical examples of the nonionic surfactant and phosphoric ester are an adduct of ethylene oxide of 2 to 30 moles to linear, cyclic or branched, and saturated or unsaturated, and monohydric or polyhydric aliphatic alcohol having carbon atoms of 6 to 25, or an adduct of ethylene oxide of 2 to 30 moles to alkylphenol, and the compounds represented by the following formula (V): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.

Abstract: A blend of polycarbonate and a homogeneously branched, linear ethylene polymer, which blend has a desirable balance of impact resistance and toughness properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flameproof thermoplastic resin compositions comprising (A) a base resin consisting of (1) 80 to 96% by weight of a thermoplastic, halogen-free polycarbonate, and (2) 4 to 20% by weight of a core-shell type ABS resin with a graft index of 40 or above, which is obtained by grafting 25 to 45% by weight of a styrene and 10 to 15% by weight of an acrylonitrile onto 45 to 60% by weight of a butadiene rubber, (B) 5 to 20 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the base resin(A), of a phosphate composition, and (C) 0.1 to 2.0 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the base resin(A), of a perfluoroalkane polymer. The phosphate composition is represented as the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 independently of one another are C.sub.6 -C.sub.20 aryl or alkyl-substituted C.sub.6 -C.sub.20 aryl, n is 0 to 5, and the average n of the phosphate composition is, n is 0 to 5, about 0.3 to 0.8.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprisinga) a chlorine-containing polymerb) at least one organotin compound andc) at least one phosphorus compound of formula(R.sub.7 S).sub.3 P.dbd.X.sub.nwherein the meaning of the individual substituents is as defined in the disclosure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a carbonate polymer composition comprising (a) a carbonate polymer having a weight average molecular weight of from about 20,000 to about 40,000 and (b) from greater than about 0.1 to less than about 1.0 weight percent (based on carbonate polymer composition weight) low volatility aromatic phosphate ester compound, and optionally (c) from about 0.001 to about 0.1 weight percent (based on carbonate polymer compositions weight) of an alkali metal salt having a pH of at least about 7. Preferably the low volatility aromatic phosphate ester is selected from the group of aromatic phosphate ester oligomer compounds or haloaryl phosphate compounds. It has been found to be preferable to use a low volatility aromatic phosphate ester which experiences a weight loss of no more than 5 weight percent at 250.degree. C. when heated to a temperature of 500.degree. C. in a thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) at a heating rate of 20.degree. C. per minute, more preferably no more than 40 percent at 300.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention relates to a preparation comprising a transparent syringe body or container, which has been obtained by molding a resin comprising, as a base material, a propylene polymer, and as a nucleating agent, a phosphoric ester represented by the following general formula (1): ##STR1## and a drug solution charged into the syringe body or container. The preparation is excellent in transparency, free from the dissolution of additives for the resin into the drug solution charged therein even when the drug solution remains charged for a long period of time and hence high in safety. The preparation is useful, in particular, as a syringe preparation charged with a drug solution therein.

Abstract: Compositions of ethylene alkyl acrylate grafted onto a polyolefin such as isotactic polypropylene are provided. The composition is highly wettable by adding both a polar group material and a hydrophilic modifier to the polypropylene. The hydrophilic modifier comprises a monoglyceride and a salt of a linear alkyl. The process comprises extruding the polyolefin into a fiber which is spinnable and may be used to form woven or nonwoven materials. The composition products are particularly well suited for forming various goods, including diaper coverstock, personal hygiene pads, battery separators, filters, tea bag pouches and filter stock.

Abstract: This invention relates to an intumescent composition of the two-component type, comprising:(A) an amino-formaldehyde resin; and(B) an ester of phosphoric acid in admixture with an additive selected from the group consisting of a water scavenger, a filler, a pigment, a surfactant and a mixture thereof.This composition is suitable for use as a fire protection agent, particularly for the coating or impregnation, respectively, of fiberglass mats.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel curable mixture comprising a silicone rubber a), at least one aryl phosphoric acid ester b) and optionally at least one further additive c), the improvement wherein the aryl phosphoric acid ester b) is silicone incompatible, whereby upon curing of the mixture the cured product is self-lubricating.

Abstract: Compositions of ethylene alkyl acrylate grafted onto polypropylene are dyeable with disperse or cationic dyes. A small amount of polyester may be include, along with a hydrophilic modifier comprising a monoglyceride and a salt of a liner alkyl. The hydrophilic modifier also acts as a compatibilizer to bridge the polyester and the polypropylene. A process for dyeing polypropylene fibers comprises combining the polypropylene with a thermoplastic copolymer of ethylene and alkyl acrylates having 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkyl group into fibers, adding the polyester to the polypropylene matrix, spinning the composition into fibers, and exposing the fibers to a dye bath. The sulfonic group may be added to the polyester for exposing the fibers to a cationic dye.

Abstract: Polycarbonate molding compositions resistant to light aging and exhibiting an improved notched impact strength are disclosed. The compositions which are based on an aromatic polycarbonate, aromatic polyester carbonate or a polyester, contain a redox-catalyzed graft polymer of resin-forming monomers on a rubber, a phosphorus compound and a fluorinated polyolefin.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymer mixtures comprising a first polyalkylene phthalate and a second polyalkylene phthalate and/or a thermoplastic elastomer. Certain compounds, namely phosphates, have been found to be good transesterification inhibitors. An important advantage of the said inhibitors is that they do not condense, or hardly condense, to polyphosphates and that they do not negatively influence the impact strength of the polymer mixture.

Abstract: Benzoxazolyl brightner compounds and thermoplastic combinations containing such are provided herein. The thermoplastic compositions comprise a thermoplastic resin, a phosphite heat stabilizer present in reduced levels, a brightner present in reduced levels and a pigment. Preferably the thermoplastic resin composition is transparent in nature. The compositions are useful for making molded and blow molded articles which require high levels of transparency, for example, glazing materials such thermoplastic windows. The composition exhibits enhanced appearance, namely a bright natural color in combination with low levels of yellowness by utilizing in combination reduced levels of phosphite and reduced levels of brightner, with moderate levels of pigment.

Abstract: A highly filled, extruded thermoplastic material which has a smooth, uniform speckled surface without any secondary finishing operations. The thermoplastic material contains a polyalkylene terephthalate resin, a polycarbonate resin, a large quantity of a filler material, a stabilizer for the resin materials and a sufficient quantity of a non-dispersing pigment to give the extruded thermoplastic material a speckled surface appearance.

Abstract: A halogen-free, electrically insulating film comprising a resin component containing:a) from 0 to about 40 parts of a rubber selected from EP or EPDM rubber,b) correspondingly, from about 60 to about 100 parts of an ethylene vinyl acetate polymer,c) from about 40 parts to about 150 parts ethylene diamine phosphate per 100 parts of said resin component, andd) from about 0.5 to about 5 parts of an amino-functional silane coupling agent per 100 parts resin component,wherein a nonoriented film self-extinguishes in less than about 5 seconds, has an elongation at break of at least about 200%, a dielectric strength of at least about 1200 V/Mil, and said film has a stress-strain relationship such that a curve showing a first derivative of stress versus strain is positive over the entire curve, and a curve showing a second derivative of stress versus strain is negative over more than 50% of said curve.

Abstract: Proposed is a polyvinyl alcohol molding resin composition exhibiting excellent workability in the molding procedure by extrusion and injection and capable of giving molded articles, e.g., films and sheets, having excellent properties in respect of good appearance and excellent resistance against coloration by heating. The molding resin composition comprises a polyvinyl alcohol and a limited amount of an additive ingredient which is an alkali or alkaline earth metal salt of organic sulfonic acid, e.g., sodium and calcium dodecylbenzene sulfonates, a polyoxyethylene ester of phosphoric acid or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The invention is an aqueous composition for forming fireproof coatings and caulking. The composition is halogen, asbestos and antimony-free. The composition contains 5-20% by weight of a binder resin; 10-60% by weight of a particulate flameproofing agent; 0.2 to 27.5% by weight of non-asbestos inorganic fibers with an average length of 300 micron; 0.1 to 10% by weight of a plasticizer; and water.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compounds containing at least one coated ceramic powder and at least one thermoplastic binder, to a process for preparing coated ceramic powders and to a process for producing molded components from ceramic powders. The ceramic powder is coated with at least one ionic, non-ionic or zwitterionic dispersant based on an organic or organometallic compound.

Abstract: Polyols are conditioned and stabilized by mixing them at 0 to 150.degree. C. with from about 0.0001 to about 1% by weight, based on the quantity of polyol, of a silylated acid corresponding to the formula:X--[Si(CH.sub.3).sub.3 ].sub.nin whichX represents a neutral acid residue obtained by removal of the acidic hydrogen atoms from an n-basic acid having a maximum pKa value of 3, provided that the n-basic acid is not a hydrohalic acid andn represents an integer of from 1 to 3.The resultant polyol is characterized by good color and activity properties. The stabilized polyols are particularly useful in the production of polyurethanes, particularly polyurethane foams.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition stabilized against .gamma.-rays and its application for manufacture of medical equipment is disclosed. The composition contains an aromatic polycarbonate and(i) dialkyl and/or dicycloalkyl monosulfides or polysulfides in an amount of 0.001 to 5 weight %, and optionally(ii) aliphatic or cycloaliphatic monoalcohols or polyalcohols or their derivatives in an amount of 0.001 to 2 weight %said percent being relative to 100 weight % of aromatic polycarbonate.

Abstract: Curable polymer mortar or concrete compositions with improved workability and processability use polymerizable liquid resin composed of unsaturated urethane of a specified form and vinyl monomers as binder and also contain an inorganic powder filler, aggregates and a viscosity reducer of a specified kind and a low shrinking agent of a specified kind each at a specified rate. Cured compositions with improved accuracy in measurements, strength and water absorption can be obtained from such compositions. Self-leveling property can also be provided.

Abstract: Gels of hard-elastomer-hard block copolymers with at least 300 parts of extending liquid per 100 parts of the copolymer contain at least 50 parts (per 100 parts of copolymer) of a stabilizing additive which resists migration of PVC plasticizers into the gel when in contact with a plasticized PVC article. Styrene-(ethylene-butylene)-styrene triblock copolymers with organic phosphate stabilizers are preferred, these stabilizers tending to raise the gel softening temperature.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous emulsion acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive composition that excels in high performance applications. The inventive adhesive composition comprises in water:(I) a polymer system wherein the system is:(A) (a) a copolymer of between about 95 wt-% and 99.9 wt-% of a C.sub.4 -C.sub.18 alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer and between about 0.1 wt-% and 5 wt-% N-alkyl substituted or unsubstituted amide of (meth)acrylic acid, and(b) a homopolymer or copolymer of between about 0 wt-% and 99.8 wt-% of a C.sub.4 -C.sub.18 alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer and about 0.2 wt-% and 100 wt-% of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid; or(B) (a) a copolymer of between about 90 wt-% and 99.8 wt-% of a C.sub.4 -C.sub.18 alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer and about 0.2 wt-% and 10 wt-% of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid; and(b) a homopolymer or copolymer of between about 0 wt-% and 99.1 wt-% of a C.sub.4 -C.sub.18 alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer and between about 0.

Abstract: A free-flowing silicone polymer powder, said powder having an average particle size of 1 to 1000 microns and being prepared by mixing a polydiorganosiloxane with a silica filler, and a phosphorus-based fire retardant compound are uniformly dispersed in an organic resin using conventional equipment, such as a single screw extruder. The resulting resin composition shows a significant improvement in fire retardancy but does not exhibit the severe deterioration of impact resistance incurred when the resin is modified with only phosphorus-based fire retardant.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomeric ablative insulation having good mechanical properties at extremely low temperatures are disclosed. The insulation is based upon a polyamide-ether resin and includes carefully selected fillers to possess good low temperature mechanical properties and still provide suitable charring and ablative insulation performance at low temperatures (-65.degree. F.). A typical insulation within the scope of the present invention includes a polyamide-ether thermoplastic elastomeric polymer resin, an inorganic phosphorus containing compound, such as ammonium polyphosphate, present in the insulation from about 5 to about 60 phr, and a polyhydric alcohol present, such as pentaerythritol, in the insulation from about 1 to about 30 phr. The insulation compositions within the scope of the present invention optionally include silicone resin present in the insulation in range from about 0 to 15 phr. Chopped fiber filler may also be present in the insulation in range from about 0 to 100 phr.

Abstract: A functional film-forming paste composition is disclosed, comprising (a) at least one metal-containing organic compound and at least one of (b) an acrylic resin, (c) an unsaturated fatty acid, and (d) an organic acid ester or phosphoric ester, the components (a) to (d) being dissolved in an organic solvent. The paste composition can be calcined at a low temperature, undergoes no change with time, can be printed by any printing method, exhibits good adhesion to a substrate, and gives a film free from unevenness in thickness and from defects such as cracks and pinholes.

Abstract: There are disclosed a vinyl resin composition which comprises a resin composition comprising a vinyl polymer, a polyamideimide elastomer obtained by reacting a mixture of caprolactam, an aromatic polycarboxylic acid and a specified polyoxyethylene glycol, with 0-0.5 mole of a diamine, etc., per 1 mole of glycol contained in said mixture, the glycol component being present in a proportion of 85-30% by weight in said elastomer and the relative viscosity of the elastomer being at least 1.5 (at 30.degree. C.), and an electrolyte added as desired, and articles molded from the composition.

Abstract: A blood bag comprises a plastic polyvinyl chloride formulation in which the polyvinyl chloride formulation contains from 5 to 30 percent by weight of a first plasticizer material which is essentially nonextractable by blood plasma stored in the bag up to 35 days at about 4.degree. C.; and from 10 to 25 percent by weight of a second plasticizer which is significantly extracted by blood plasma stored in the bag up to 35 days at about 4.degree. C.