Abstract: The present invention relates to flameproof thermoplastic resin compositions comprising (A) a base resin comprising (1) 75 to 96% by weight of a thermoplastic, halogen-free polycarbonate, (2) 4 to 25% by weight of a styrene-containing graft copolymer, and (3) 0 to 10% by weight of a styrene-containing copolymer, (B) 5 to 20 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the base resin (A), of a phosphate composition, and (C) 0.05 to 10 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the base resin (A), of a zeolite. The addition of the zeolite component provides thermoplastic resin compositions with a good combination of physical properties, including improved long-term heat stability.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aromatic polycarbonate-styrene polymer resin composition comprising (A) an aromatic polycarbonate, (B) a specific rubber-modified styrene polymer and (C) a compatibility agent which is a copolymer containing an aromatic vinyl monomer and which has a non-uniform distribution with respect to the proportions of component monomers constituting the copolymer, so that the copolymer comprises copolymer molecules having different solubility parameter (SP) values, wherein the difference in SP value between the copolymer molecule having a maximum SP value and the copolymer molecule having a minimum SP value is from 0.3 to 1.0 ?(cal/cm.sup.3).sup.1/2 !, and wherein the copolymer has an average SP value of from 10.6 to 11.0 ?(cal/cm.sup.3 ).sup.1/2 !.

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: A stabilizing system for stabilizing polymeric materials against ultraviolet light and thermooxidative deterioration is provided in which the stabilizing system is in pellet form. The pellet is formed from a substantially dry homogeneous mixture of at least one stabilizer and an agent which will prevent melting of the stabilizer. The stabilizer compound makes up about 50% to about 98% by weight of the mixture. The stabilizers are antioxidants (such as phosphites and hindered phenols) or hindered amine UV light stabilizers, or combinations thereof. The melt preventing agent may be a compound derived from a fatty acid or a fatty alcohol, or a fatty acid or a fatty alcohol, or a combination of fatty acids or fatty alcohols which makes up about 3%-10% of the homogeneous mixture. The fatty acids, fatty alcohols, and the compounds derived therefrom preferably have a low melting point in the range of 50.degree.-100.degree. C. and preferably between 50.degree. C. and about 80.degree. C.

Abstract: Disclosed are non-bromine, flame-retardant polycarbonate resin compositions having increased reflectance and improved light shieldability, light fastness and moldability while still having good mechanical properties such as flame retardancy and impact resistance, and light reflectors as produced by molding the compositions. One type of the composition comprises (A) a polycarbonate resin and (B) a titanium oxide powder in a ratio by weight of from 70/30 to 90/10, and contains (C) a stilbene-bisbenzoxazole derivative in an amount of from 1 to 1000 ppm by weight and optionally (D) a non-halogen phosphate compound in an amount of from 0.05 to 1.00% by weight in term of phosphorus element, relative to the total weight of the component (A) and the component (B). The other type of the composition comprises (A) from 99.9 to 70% by weight of a polycarbonate resin and (B) from 0.1 to 30% by weight of a titanium oxide powder, and contains (D) a non-halogen phosphate compound in an amount of from 0.05 to 1.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are described wherein a styrenic polymer is rendered flame retardant by incorporation therein before, during or after its formation, a combination of (a) at least one organic phosphorus additive that (i) is halogen-free, and (ii) is composed solely of carbon, hydrogen, and phosphorus, and optionally and preferably one or more of the elements nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; and (b) elemental sulfur; in proportions such that (i) the sulfur content from b) is less than 2 percent by weight of the weight of the styrenic polymer plus the weight of a) and b), and (ii) the styrenic polymer plus ingredients a) and b) can provide test specimens which exhibit an LOI of at least 24 if tested in accordance with ASTM Standard Test Method D 2863-87.

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: 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: This invention relates to halogen-free flame retardant thermoplastic moulding compounds prepared from polycarbonate and graft polymer, which may contain thermoplastic copolymer and/or polyalkylene terephthalate, wherein the flame retardant used is polyphenylene oxide combined with phosphorus compounds.

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: A process is provided for making a flame retardant thermoplastic composition. The process involves making a preblend composition by blending a lubricant with a tetrafluoroethylene polymer. The preblend is a shelf stable tetrafluoroethylene polymer composition which can be admixed with a thermoplastic and a flame retardant to make the flame retardant thermoplastic composition which are useful to make molded components for computer housings, keyboard housings, printer housings and power tool housings.

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: The present invention is directed to compositions for use as additives in the automotive industry, which compositions contain waste powder prime and a plasticizer selected from the group consisting of 2-ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate, diisoheptyl phthalate, a linear phthalate based upon C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 alcohols, a mixture of esters containing a minimum of 55 percent of diesters and a maximum of 20 percent dibenzoate, a mixture of esters containing a minimum of 60 percent of diesters and a maximum of 30 percent dibenzoate and dipropylene glycol dibenzoate and automotive sealants which contain waste powder prime, a plasticizer selected from the group consisting of 2-ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate, diisoheptyl phthalate, a linear phthalate based upon C.sub.7 -C.sub.

Abstract: There is disclosed a printable self-clinging flexible film containing a polymerized PVC-based resin, a primary plasticizer and a stabilizer. The film exhibits high tackiness and surface tension, and printing ink may be applied directly to the surface of the film. Compositions for forming the film, and related methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A polyimide composition and polyimide composite are provided. The composition has a polyimide resin, a reactive plasticizer and a phosphate. The composition is crosslinked and exhibits desired levels of processability and improved thermooxidative stability. The composites have a polyimide resin, a phosphate and reinforcing fibers, and exhibit reduced wear and friction. The compositions and composites are useful for making aircraft engine hardware such as bushings.

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: The present invention provides an improved grade of polyimide containing an organic phosphorus compound, a film composed thereof and a method of making the aforementioned film. According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a polyimide film improved in mechanical strength.

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: The invention relates to halogen-free, flameproofed, thermoplastic moulding compounds made from polycarbonate and graft polymers which may optionally contain a copolymer and/or polyalkylene terephthalate, wherein a silicon resin in combination with a blend of monophosphate and oligomeric polyphosphates is used as a flameproofing agent.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising (A) a polymer obtained by polymerizing (a1) one or more unsaturated acid anhydrides or unsaturated carboxylic acids and (a2) one or more other unsaturated monomers copolmerizable therewith, and (B) at least one compound selected from one or both of (b1) a compound group comprising amino-acids, compounds having one or more carboxyl groups in the molecule, compounds having both hydrophobic group and hydrophilic group in the molecule, chelate compounds, hydroxyl- or acetyl-substituted carboxylic acid esters, ion-exchangeable layer clay minerals and powers of inorganic materials which have been made lipophilic with an organic material, and (b2) a group of compound which is crystallizable and selected from polyether compounds, polyester compounds, polyether-polyester compounds, olefinic glycol compounds, acrylic esters, methacrylic esters and polycarbonate compounds, is useful for preparing an antifouling coating composition by mixing with a copper compound.

Abstract: The flameproof thermoplastic resin compositions of this invention comprise from 2 to 20 parts by weight of aromatic diphosphates, from 2 to 7 parts by weight of phosphorous compounds and from 0.1 to 2.0 parts by weight of polyfluoroalkyl resins per 100 parts by weight of the resin mixture consisting of from 60 to 98% by weight of polycarbonate resins, from 2 to 40% by weight of styrene-containing graft copolymer resins, and from 0 to 20% by weight of styrene-containing copolymer resins. The structural formula of said aromatic diphosphates is as follows (I): ##STR1## in which, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are same or different lower alkyls, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are same or different hydrogen atom or alkyl groups, Y is a single bond or --CH.sub.2 --, --C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --, --S--, --SO.sub.2 --, --O--, --CO--, or --N.dbd.N--, k is 0 or 1, and m is an integer of 0 to 4.

Abstract: A flame-retardant (C) of a nuclearly alkylated aromatic phosphoric acid ester of the following formula (I) and a fluororesin (D) such as polytetrafluoroethylene are added to 100 parts by weight of a mixture of thermoplastic resins comprising an aromatic polycarbonate (A) and a styrenic resin (B) comprising at least a rubber-modified styrenic resin: ##STR1## wherein (i) at least one of R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 is either a 2,3-, a 3,4-, or 3,5-dialkylphenyl group, each alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, A is a phenylene group, n denotes an integer of 0 to 5, and R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 contain both the dialkylphenyl group and a monoalkylphenyl group; or (ii) at least one of R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 is a phenyl group substituted with 1 to 5 alkyl groups each having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, A is 1,3-phenylene group and n denotes an integer of 1 to 5. The flame-retardant (C) may be a mixture of the compound (i) and the compound (ii).

Abstract: The present application relates to a flame retarded polycarbonate resin composition containing for flame retardancy a hydroxy-terminated aromatic oligomeric phosphate composition of the formula: ##STR1## where R is a hydrocarbyl group derived from an aliphatic or aromatic diol, Ar is an alkyl-substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, n is from about 0 to about 10, and the phosphate composition contains a predominant amount of phosphate where n ranges from 0 to 1.

Abstract: Flame retardant compounds including at least one of a group of specified phosphoryl compounds which have a phenylene group in the molecule are applied to fiber materials composed of polyester-based synthetic fibers. Sufficiently long-lasting flame retardancy may be imparted to polyester-based synthetic fiber materials without the use of halogen compounds.

Abstract: There are provided flame retardant, flexibilized thermoplastic compositions which comprise, in admixture, a normally flammable polyphenylene ether resin, an aromatic phosphate plasticizer in an amount at least sufficient to provide a flame retardant, flexibilized composition after molding, and a thermoplastic elastomer comprising a block copolymer of a vinyl aromatic compound and a diene monomer. Preferred features comprise such compositions which also include a halogenated hydrocarbon, alumina trihydrate and/or elemental red phosphorus.

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: A vinyl chloride resin elastomer composition comprising, as main components, 100 parts by weight of a vinyl chloride resin, from 10 to 200 parts by weight of an acrylic rubber containing a tetrahydrofuran-insoluble cross-linking component, from 1 to 50 parts by weight of an acrylic resin and from 30 to 300 parts by weight of a plasticizer.

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: Blends of polycarbonate and polyester are admixed in compositions with poly(phenylene ether), and/or with a poly(phenylene ether) concentrate containing poly(phenylene ether), polystyrene, a vinyl aromatic copolymer, polyamide, polycarbonate, polyester, poly(alkyl acrylate), and/or poly(alkyl methacrylate).

Abstract: Polycarbonate is admixed in compositions with poly(phenylene ether), and/or with a poly(phenylene ether) concentrate containing poly(phenylene ether), polystyrene, a vinyl aromatic copolymer, polyamide, polycarbonate, polyester, poly(alkyl acrylate), and/or poly(alkyl methacrylate). The blended compositions may also optionally contain additional vinyl aromatic copolymer as a separate component, impact modifiers, thermoplastic molding materials including polystyrene, polyolefin, polyamide, poly(vinyl chloride), polyurethane, polyacetal, and conventional additives such as dyes and pigments.

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: The invention relates to plastisols which prevent a yellowing of top coats applied thereon, to a process for their preparation and to their use. The plastisols based on PVC or methacryl contain, in addition to basic adhesion promoters, aldehydes, ketones, their derivatives, oligomers or mixtures of same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a material which comprises at least 20% of polyphenylene ether and which comprises as a flame-retardant 0.05-10% by weight of a boron compound, for example, boric acid, B.sub.2 O.sub.3, borate, salts or borate esters related to the polyphenylene ether, as well as, optionally, a plasticiser and further conventionally used additives.

Abstract: A dispersing agent for use in a thermosetting composition, a thermosetting composition containing said dispersing agent, and application thereof to thermosetting composition having no yield point. The dispersing agent acting on mineral fillers and used in filled acrylic or polyester resin-based thermosetting compositions belongs to the family of organophosphates corresponding to the general formula: ##STR1## where: A is a branched or unbranched polyaryl group,x and y are whole numbers between 0 and 100 such that x+y is a whole number greater than 40 but not greater than 100, ##STR2## B and E are independently a branched or unbranched polyaryl group, or an alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, alkylaryl, alkanoyl, or amine radical, and in B and E, and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be identical or different, x1, y1, x2 and y2 are whole numbers, and the sums x1+y1 and x2+y2 are not greater than 100.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition comprising:(A) at least one thermoplastic resin not having halogen selected from the group consisting of a polyphenylene ether resin, a polycarbonate resin, a polystyrene resin, a polyolefin resin, a polyamide resin and a thermoplastic elastomer; and(B) a phosphoric acid ester compound represented by general formula I: ##STR1## wherein Q.sub.1, Q.sub.2, Q.sub.3 and Q.sub.4 independently represent an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 independently represent a methyl group or a hydrogen atom; n represents an integer of 1 or more; n1 and n2 independently represent an integer of 0 to 2; and m1, m2, m3 and m4 independently represent an integer of 1 to 3.According to the present invention, a resin composition excellent in flame retardance can be obtained.

Abstract: A labelstock which comprises a release-coated liner, a facestock including a layer consisting essentially of one or more nucleating agents of polyolefins and (a) one or more olefin homopolymers or (b) one or more copolymers of olefins or (c) a mixture of (a) and (b), and a pressure-sensitive adhesive for releasably joining the facestock to the release-coated liner.

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: Stereoregular polystyrenes can be combined with a plasticizer to make a non-PVC plastisol with physical properties comparable to PVC-based plastisols.

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: Copolymers of styrene and sodium styrene sulfonate can be combined with a plasticizer to make a non-PVC plastisol sealant for containers.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive composition is described which is water-dispersible under acidic conditions. The composition comprises a terpolymer of a hydrophobic monomeric acrylic or methacrylic ester of a non-tertiary alcohol (monomer A); a polar monomer copolymerizable with said A monomer and having carboxylic, sulfonic acid or hydroxyl functionality or combinations thereof (monomer B); and a water soluble or water-dispersible macromolecular monomer of the formula X--Y--Z which is copolymerizable with A and B wherein X is a copolymerizable moiety containing a double bond, Y is a divalent linking group and Z is a water-dispersible polymeric moiety (monomer C). The combined acid groups employed in the B monomer are neutralized from 5 to 100% based on the total amount of acid groups in B. The composition further comprises tackifier and/or plasticizers at a level such that the ratio of terpolymer to additives falls within a range of from 0.2:1 to 5:1.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions containing, per 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic material containing at least one alkenyl aromatic hydrocarbon polymer or copolymer and, if required, at least one other thermoplastic of elastomeric resin:(a) from 5 to 30 parts by weight of melamine and melamine isocyanurate,(b) from 2 to 10 parts by weight of at least one polyol containing at least 4 hydroxyl functions per molecule, and(c) from 0 to 14 parts by weight of at least one organic ester of phosphoric acid.A process for their preparation consists of mixing the various constituents at a temperature higher than the softening point of the alkenyl aromatic hydrocarbon polymer or copolymer, between 150.degree. and 200.degree. C., for a duration between 1 and 5 minutes in an internal mixer or extruder.Articles obtained by transformation of the above compositions are formed having low combustion rates.

Abstract: Improved thermoplastic compositions characterized by high tensile elongation values are described. They comprise polyphenylene ether resin, a hydrogenated elastomeric block copolymer having an A-B-A' structure, with specific molecular weight values for the copolymer blocks and a phenylsiloxane fluid of particular composition. Electrical conductor articles which include polymerized thermoplastic compositions as mentioned above represent another embodiment of this invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flowability improving agent comprising a combination, calculated on a dry product, of: A) 60-99% by weight of a sulphonated melamine-formaldehyde resin, a sulphonated melamine-urea-formaldehyde resin or a sulphonated naphthalene-formaldehyde resin; C) 0.5-40% by weight of a boron containing polyhydroxycarboxylic acid or a water-soluble salt of such an acid and optionally D) 0.5-30% by weight of a compound with formulaAr O--(R.sub.1).sub.n --R.sub.2where Ar is unsubstituted or substituted benzene moiety or naphthalene moiety, R.sub.1 is an oxyethylene group; --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O--or an oxypropylene group; ##STR1## an oxyethylene chain or an oxypropylene chain with up to fifteen oxyethylene groups or oxypropylene groups or a combination of oxyethylene groups and oxypropylene groups to a chain where the sum of these groups is at most fifteen; the mean value n for n is 1-15 and R.sub.2 is hydrogen or a phosphonate group with the formula ##STR2## where M.sub.1 and M.sub.