Abstract: Polyolefin compositions prepared by processing a polyolefin resin and a mixture of a select hindered phenol and select liquid phosphite above the melting point of the polyolefin contain a higher amount of retained active phosphorus than when other common phosphites are used. The compositions, and films, fibers and other molded articles prepared from the compositions show improved stabilization against NOX discoloration and long term oxidation. The select liquid phosphite consists mainly of a mixture of triphenyl phosphite derivatives wherein the phenyl groups are substituted by different numbers of butyl and/or amyl substituents.

Abstract: A stabilizer including a first component and a second component. The first component is a compound represented by the formula (1). The second component is a compound represented by the formula (2).

Abstract: Disclosed are mixtures of oxyalkylene bridged bis- and tris-phosphite esters of formulae I and II where R is hydrogen or methyl, n and n? are independently an integer from 1 to 45 and R1, R2 and R3 are each independently hydrogen, straight or branched chain alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, phenylalkyl of 7 to 9 carbon atoms, phenylalkyl of 7 to 9 carbon atoms substituted on the phenyl ring by one to three straight or branched chain alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms or R1, R2 and R3 are each independently —(CH2)k—COOR4 where k is 0, 1 or 2 and R4 is hydrogen or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1 to 20 carbon atoms. The mixtures of formula I and II are liquid at ambient conditions and are effective stabilizers for polyolefins.

Abstract: 4,4?-Biphenol polysulfone composition comprising: as main ingredient, at least one polysulfone comprising more than 50 mol. % of recurring units formed by reacting 4,4?-biphenol with at least one sulfone monomer SM1 (Bo1 PSU), more than 0.01% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of at least one phosphorus-containing compound chosen from organic phosphites and organic phosphonites, and at least one polysulfone comprising more than 50 mol. % of recurring units formed by reacting bisphenol A with at least one sulfone monomer SM2 (Bo1 A PSU). 4,4?-Biphenol polysulfone composition containing at least 60% by weight, based on the total weight of the 4,4?-biphenol polysulfone composition, of at least one Bo1 PSU, said composition having a melt viscosity ratio at 410° C. and at a shear rate of 50 s?1 (VR40) of below 1.20. Process which is especially well-suited to prepare the above compositions. Articles made from the above compositions or prepared by the above process.

Abstract: The invention is directed to various alkylaryl phosphite compositions that ideally are suitable for use as secondary antioxidants in polymers. In one aspect, the phosphite composition comprises a tris(dialkylaryl)phosphite in an amount from 20 to 93 weight percent; and at least one of: a bis(dialkylaryl)monoalkylaryl phosphite; a bis(monoalkylaryl)dialkylaryl phosphite; and a tris(monoalkylaryl)phosphite. The inventive phosphite composition is a solid at ambient conditions. The invention also relates to alkylate compositions and processes for forming such alkylate compositions and such phosphite compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to ductile two-component moulding parts which are resistant to stress cracking and warping under the influence of chemicals, i.e. dimensionally stable two-component moulding parts.

Abstract: To provide a copolymer for semiconductor lithography employed for forming a resist film as well as thin films such as an anti-reflection film, a gap-filling film, a top coating film, etc. which are formed on or under a resist film, these films being employed in semiconductor lithography, wherein the copolymer has excellent solubility in a solution of a thin film-forming composition and prevents generation of microparticles (e.g., microgel) and pattern defects, and to provide a method for producing the copolymer reliably on an industrial scale.

Abstract: 4,4?-Biphenol polysulfone composition comprising: as main ingredient, at least one polysulfone comprising more than 50 mol. % of recurring units formed by reacting 4,4?-biphenol with at least one sulfone monomer SM1 (Bo1 PSU), more than 0.01% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of at least one phosphorus-containing compound chosen from organic phosphites and organic phosphonites, and at least one polysulfone comprising more than 50 mol. % of recurring units formed by reacting bisphenol A with at least one sulfone monomer SM2(Bo1 A PSU). 4,4?-Biphenol polysulfone composition containing at least 60% by weight, based on the total weight of the 4,4?-biphenol polysulfone composition, of at least one Bo1 PSU, said composition having a melt viscosity ratio at 410° C. and at a shear rate of 50 s?1 (VR40) of below 1.20. Process which is especially well-suited to prepare the above compositions. Articles made from the above compositions or prepared by the above process.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed that comprises a blend of at least two different phosphites of the structure wherein R1, R2, and R3 are independently selected alkylated aryl groups and wherein said blend is a liquid at ambient conditions. The compositions are useful for stabilizing thermoplastic resins and elastomers.

Abstract: A polyamide composition has (a) a polyamide, (b) at least one phosphorus compound selected from the group consisting of phosphoric acids, phosphorous acids, hypophosphorous acids, metal phosphates, metal phosphites, metal hypophosphites, phosphoric esters, and phosphorous esters, and (c) a soluble metal aluminate compound represented by the general formula (M2O)x(Al2O3)y (wherein X+Y=1 and M is a Group 1 metal of the Periodic Table), wherein the molar ratio of polyvalent metal to monovalent metal in the composition (polyvalent metal/monovalent metal) is from 0.25 to 1.0.

Abstract: A composition comprising a phosphorus containing stabilizer and a polyetherimide sulfone resin having an amount of anhydride functional end groups in excess of the amount of amine functional end groups. The composition may optionally comprise a hindered phenol.

Abstract: A method for prevention of increase in particles in copolymer for semiconductor resist, which comprises passing, through a filter containing a resin having an amino group and/or an amide bond a copolymer solution for semiconductor resist which contains a copolymer for semiconductor resist having a polar group-containing recurring unit and an alicyclic structure-containing recurring unit and which contains no ionic additive. With the method, there can be obtained a copolymer semiconductor resist, which can be suitably used in a resist film used for formation of a fine pattern in semiconductor production and which is very low in formation of particle s during storage and accordingly generates substantially no defect after development.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball having a paint film which is excellent in the adhesion, the durability and the coloring-resistance. The golf ball of the present invention comprises a paint film formed on the surface of a golf ball body, wherein the paint film contains 0.05 to 5 parts by mass of a phosphorus stabilizer with respect to 100 parts by mass of a resin component.

Abstract: Provided is a thermoplastic resin structure formed of a resin composition that comprises substantially (a) from 5 to 80% by volume of a polyolefin resin and (b) from 20 to 95% by volume of a polyphenylene sulfide resin, which is characterized in that, in morphology therein seen through electronicmicroscopy, the polyphenylene sulfide resin (b) forms a matrix phase (continuous phase) and the polyolefin resin (a) forms a disperse phase. The thermoplastic resin structure gives plastic containers, tubes and their Attached parts having good barrier properties, strength, durability and workability.

Abstract: An improved method of manufacturing blown polyolefin films with increased bubble stability and higher blown film production rates is disclosed. A method in which the amounts and ratios of known antioxidant polymer film additives (phosphites and phenolics) are controlled to provide limited long chain branching (LCB) and greater rheological breadth in a polyethylene melt to improve both processing characteristics and mechanical properties in the resulting film.

Abstract: A novel antioxidant has the advantages of both the hindered phenols and the phosphite antioxidant is prepared from phosphorus trichloride and 2,5-di-tert-butylhydroquinone, such as tetrakis-(2,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)-2,5-di-tert-butyl-hydroquinonediyl diphosphite.

Abstract: A novel antioxidant has the advantages of both the hindered phenols and the phosphite antioxidant is prepared from phosphorus trichloride and 2,5-di-tert-butylhydroquinone, such as tetrakis-(2,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)-2,5-di-tert-butyl-hydroquinonediyl diphosphite.

Abstract: A non-xenoestrogenic phosphorus-containing stabilizer for organic materials is disclosed wherein the stabilizer is selected from the group consisting of phosphorus-containing compounds of the structures wherein y in an integer of from 6 to 20, and where Z is a linking group, m is 0 or 1, n is an integer of at least 2, the asterisks are independently selected terminal groups, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl groups, aralkyl groups, or halogen groups and Q is selected from the group consisting of where R11 is alkyl or aralkyl, and

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: A non-xenoestrogenic phosphorus-containing stabilizer for organic materials is disclosed wherein the stabilizer is selected from the group consisting of phosphorus-containing compounds of the structures 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stabilizer mixture prepared by partially condensing PCl3 with 2,2′-dimethyl-4,4′-dihydroxy-5,5′-di-tert-butyldiphenyl sulfide, where the phosphorus content is from 2 to 4% by weight and the content of 2,2′-dimethyl-4,4′-dihydroxy-5,5′-di-tert-butyldiphenyl sulfide is from 0.5 to 50% by weight. The stabilizer mixture has very good solubility in organic solvents and in the polymer and has very good stabilizing action.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition comprising a thermoplastic resin (A) not forming an anisotropic melt phase and a liquid crystal polymer (B) capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase, an injection molding method thereof and an injection molded article capable of providing a thin molded article having excellent mechanical strength. A thermoplastic resin composition (C) comprises 99 to 50 wt. % of the thermoplastic resin (A) and 1 to 50 wt. % of the liquid crystal polymer (B). The liquid crystal polymer (B) is microscopically dispersed in an island form in the matrix phase of the thermoplastic resin (A) so that when the composition (C) is heat-treated at a temperature not lower than the melting point of the liquid crystal polymer (B) under a non-load state and is then cooled, the liquid crystal polymer (B) has a weight average particle diameter within the range of 10 to 40 micrometers and at least 80 wt. % thereof has a particle diameter within the range of 0.5 to 60 micrometers.

Abstract: Phosphites which are useful as a deterioration inhibitor for organic material and are represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an alkylcycloalkyl group, an aralkyl group or a phenyl group;R.sup.3 represents hydrogen atom or an alkyl group;R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an alkylcycloalkyl group, an aralkyl group or a phenyl group, or the two R.sup.4 together form a direct bond, a group represented by --S-- or an optionally substituted methylene group;A represents an alkylene group;W represents a group represented by --O-- or a group represented by --NR.sup.7wherein R.sup.7 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, etc.;B represents an alkylene group;and one of Y and Z represents a hydroxyl group, an alkoxy group or an aralkyloxy group, and the other one represents hydrogen atom or an alkyl group.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition for radiation sterilization, comprising an aromatic polycarbonate resin having structural units derived from a halogenated bisphenol, and a polyalkylene compound selected from poly(alkylene glycol), its ether, silyl ether or ester. Molded articles produced from the composition do not substantially undergo yellowing when exposed to radiation in air or under a substantially oxygen-free atmosphere, and can be advantageously employed in medical appliances.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyolefin compositions containing a phosphite compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl or aralkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or alkyl; and R.sup.3 is alkyl or aryl.

Abstract: An improved thermoplastic resin composition is described, containing polyphenylene ether resin, polyamide resin, and certain organophosphorus compounds. Particular examples of the organophosphorus compounds are dimethyloxazolinylmethylbisvinylphenyl phosphate and bis(dimethyloxazolinylmethyl)vinylphenyl phosphate. The compositions are characterized by excellent mechanical properties and oil resistance.

Abstract: Polyphenylene ether-polyamide compositions having improved resistance to water absorption and swell are provided by incorporating therein a phenolic compound.

Abstract: A group of phenolic phosphite compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R and R' may be the same or different and are tertiary alkyl groups containing from 4 to 12 carbon atoms. These compounds are disclosed to be useful as stabilizers and antioxidants in various organic materials.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions of a polyphenylene ether resin and a precompounded blend of a poly(arylolefin-olefin), an organopolysiloxane and a linking agent are described. The precompounding of the organopolysiloxane with a poly(arylolefin-olefin) enables the compatible incorporation of larger amounts of organopolysiloxane than otherwise possible, and the resulting novel composition provides various desirable properties.

Abstract: A phenolic phosphite antioxidant for use alone in polyolefins or in admixture with synergists, phenolic/phosphite antioxidants, and the like. The adduct formed by reacting a phosphorus trihalide, preferably PCl.sub.3, with 1,3,5-trimethyl-2,4,6-tris(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)benzene is useful for antioxidant activity in organic materials.

Abstract: Tris (3,6-di-t-butyl-2-naphthyl) phosphite is a heat and hydrolysis resistant stabilizer for organic materials subject to heat and ultra-violet degradation, and in combination with hydroxy-phenylalkyleneyl isocyanurates, provides a useful synergistic combination for use in polymers, particularly hydrocarbon polymers including the poly(olefins).