Abstract: The invention relates to a compounding method for producing impact-modified polycarbonate compositions using components acting as an alkali or using alkaline constituent-containing components. By using the method according to the invention, the harmful influence of the components acting as an alkali on the properties of polycarbonate molding compositions or the surface of molded bodies produced therefrom is counteracted. The method has the steps (i), (ii), and optionally (iii), wherein (i) in a first step A) 10 to 98 wt. % of at least one polymer selected from the group of aromatic polycarbonates and aromatic polyester carbonates, B) 0.001 to 0.3 wt. % of at least one organic Brønsted acid, i.e. a carbon and hydrogen-containing Brønsted acid, C) 0.0001 to 0.008 wt. % of at least one inorganic Brønsted acidic phosphorus compound, i.e. a Brønsted acidic phosphorus compound which does not contain carbon, D) 1 to 90 wt. % of at least one rubber-containing vinyl(co)polymerisate, E) 0 to 90 wt.

Abstract: Provided is a resin composition that, according to one embodiment, contains a (meth)acrylic copolymer (A), a polycarbonate-based resin (B), an ultraviolet absorber (C), and an antioxidant (D), the (meth)acrylic copolymer (A) containing 5-85% by mass of (meth)acrylate units (a) represented by general formula (1) and 15-95% by mass of methyl (meth)acrylate units (b), wherein the resin composition contains 0.1-1.5 parts by mass of (C) and 0.05-1.0 part by mass of (D) per 100 parts by mass of the resin component containing (A) and (B).

Abstract: Disclosed is a resin composition including a thermoplastic resin (A), carbon fibers (B), graphite particles (C), an absorbent (D) selected from the group consisting of calcium hydroxide, zeolite, and hydrotalcite, and an antioxidant (E) or a combination of an antioxidant (E) and a compound (F) selected from a compound group consisting of compounds represented by CnHn+2 (OH)n wherein n represents an integer of 4 or greater, alkoxy forms derived from compounds represented by the following formula (2), trehalose, sucrose, lactose, maltose, melicitose, stachyose, curdlan, glycogen, glucose, and fructose. A lighting fixture component made of this resin composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are latex polymers and an aqueous coating compositions having excellent freeze-thaw stability, open time, stain resistance, low temperature film formation, foam resistance, block resistance, adhesion, water sensitivity and a low-VOC content. The latex polymers and aqueous coating compositions include at least one latex polymer derived from at least one monomer copolymerized or blended with an alkoxylated compound, for example an alkoxylated tristyrylphenol or an alkoxylated tributylphenol. Also provided is an aqueous coating composition including at least one latex polymer, at least one pigment, water and at least one freeze-thaw additive. Typically, the freeze-thaw additive in an amount greater than about 1.3% by weight of the polymer, typically in an amount greater than about 2% by weight of the polymer, in an amount greater than about 4% by weight of the polymer, in an amount greater than about 7.

Abstract: Significant disadvantages of the use of polylactic acid (PLA), lack of good heat stability and flame retardance, have been overcome by the use of an aryl phosphate in combination with talc. The compound achieves a threshold of 65° C. in heat deflection temperature and V-0 flame retardance at 1.6 mm thickness.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to polycarbonate compositions whose hydrolysis products and residual monomer content, if any, exhibit little or no estradiol binding activity. Also disclosed are methods for making the disclosed polycarbonates and articles of manufacture comprising the disclosed polycarbonates.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment provides a polylactic acid resin composition, which has bleed resistance even if it is used in applications requiring high level impact resistance and flame retardance and can be produced by a simple method, and provides a molded article made by using the same. A polylactic acid resin composition according to the exemplary embodiment contains a phosphorus compound (A), a polylactic acid resin (C) and a polysiloxane compound (B) including a functional group capable of reacting with the polylactic acid resin (C) as essential components. A molded article according to the exemplary embodiment is obtained by molding the polylactic acid resin composition.

Abstract: Provided is a flame-retardant thermoplastic resin composition in which any halogenated flame retardant is not used but a phosphoric flame retardant is used, which has flame retardancy meeting U.S. UL Standard 94 V-2, which exhibits excellent dripping performance during burning, and which is excellent in balance between properties. The flame-retardant thermoplastic resin composition contains 100 parts by mass of a copolymer mixture containing a graft copolymer (A) obtained by graft-polymerizing a rubbery polymer, a vinyl cyanide compound, and a copolymerizable vinyl compound and a vinyl copolymer (B) which is obtained by copolymerizing the vinyl cyanide compound and the copolymerizable vinyl compound and which has a mass-average molecular weight of 90,000 to 160,000 and 5 to 20 parts by mass of a phosphoric flame retardant (C) blended with the copolymer mixture. The content CB1 of vinyl cyanide units in the acetone-insoluble fraction of the copolymer mixture is 22.0% to 32.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resin composition including a thermoplastic resin (A), carbon fibers (B), graphite particles (C), an absorbent (D) selected from the group consisting of calcium hydroxide, zeolite, and hydrotalcite, and an antioxidant (E) or a combination of an antioxidant (E) and a compound (F) selected from a compound group consisting of compounds represented by CnHn+2 (OH)n wherein n represents an integer of 4 or greater, alkoxy forms derived from compounds represented by the following formula (2), trehalose, sucrose, lactose, maltose, melicitose, stachyose, curdlan, glycogen, glucose, and fructose. A lighting fixture component made of this resin composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: An injection molded article, such as a washing machine top, exhibiting an improved balance of heat resistance, ductility, and absence of molding-related defects is formed from a poly(arylene ether)-block copolymer composition. The composition includes specific amounts of a poly(arylene ether) having particular molecular weight characteristics, a hydrogenated block copolymer, and an organophosphate ester flame retardant.

Abstract: The use of oxidizable phosphorus or phosphorous stabilizers, such as the phosphites, to reduce the color formation of the ionomeric polyester compositions is disclosed.

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: Hydrolytically stable phosphites as secondary antioxidants for polymer resins comprising a phosphite and an amine compound. The phosphite may be a liquid phosphite composition. The amine compound may have the structure of formula I: wherein x is 1, 2 or 3; R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, and straight or branched C1-C6 alkyl, and R2 is selected from the group consisting of straight or branched C1-C30 alkyl.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition which comprises: (a) a polyolefin containing transition metal catalyst residue (excluding metallic co-catalyst residues) at a level below 5 ppm based on the weight of the polyolefin; (b) optionally a first stabilizing component consisting of a phenolic antioxidant or mixture of phenolic antioxidants; (c) optionally a second stabilizing component consisting of a phosphite antioxidant or a mixture of phosphite antioxidants; and (d) a third stabilizing component which acts also as a color suppressant and which is a polyfunctional alcohol, amine or amide or mixtures thereof, with at least one of (b) and (c) present and with the proviso that if the phosphite antioxidant is trilauryl phosphite it must be used in combination with another phosphite. The preferred stabilizing components (b) is 1,3,5-tris(4-tert-butyl-3-hydroxy-2,6 dimethyl,benzyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-(1H,3H,5H)-trione or mixed tocopherols.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to impact-modified polycarbonate compositions and moulding compositions comprising A) aromatic polycarbonate or aromatic polyester carbonate or mixtures of these, B) a mixture containing Ba) at least one graft polymer prepared in emulsion polymerization and Bb) at least one carboxylate salt, wherein this mixture, suspended as a 10 wt. % strength suspension in distilled water, has a pH of >7, C) at least one acidic phosphorus compound with at least one P—OH functionality, which are distinguished compared with the prior art by an improved combination of stability to hydrolysis and heat stability, and which are suitable for production of injection-moulded components which have a good toughness at low temperatures and—even with critical processing conditions (high processing temperatures)—still have a good resistance to stress cracking under the influence of chemicals.

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 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: The invention provides an additive for hydraulic compositions, which exhibits an excellent viscosity reducing effect on a hydraulic composition, for example, a hydraulic composition containing a slurry of water and hydraulic powder, and is excellent in operativeness when used as an aqueous solution. The additive for hydraulic compositions contains a phosphoric monoester having a specific group such as an alkyl ether group or a salt thereof (monoester) and a phosphoric diester having a specific group such as an alkyl ether group or a salt thereof (diester) in a monoester weight content of monoester/(monoester+diester) is 0.4 to 0.95 (diester includes a pyrodiester).

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: This invention provides a process for the stabilization of thermoplastic polyolefins during melt processing operations. The stabilizer package of this invention is “phenol free” and must contain at least one aryl monophosphite and at least one diphosphite. The process of this invention is especially suitable for the manufacture of polyethylene film.

Abstract: The invention relates to a synergistic mixture comprising a) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the phosphites of the formula (I) to (V), of the phosphonites of the formulae (VI) to (IX) and (XV), of the di/oligophosphonites of the formulae (X) and (XI) and of the phosphinites of the formulae (XII) to (XIV), and b) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the phosphanes of the formula (XVI), the di/oligophosphanes of the formulae (XVII) and (XVIII), and of the cyclophosphanes of the formula (XIX), and also to a process for stabilizing polymers with respect to thermooxidative degradation by addition and incorporation of a synergistic mixture of this type.

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 cement system for use in freeform fabrication includes a binder composition, which comprises an organic acid and/or an inorganic acid including a phosphate ion, a polyacid, and a primarily aqueous solvent.

Abstract: The invention provides polyurethane containing a) a first additive comprising at least one mono-hindered hydroxyphenyl group and having a molecular weight of at least about 300 Daltons; b) a second additive selected from the group consisting of i) condensation polymers of p-cresol and divinyl benzene and ii) compounds comprising at least one unsymmetrically di-hindered hydroxyphenyl group and having a molecular weight of at least about 300 Daltons; and c) an inorganic chlorine-resist additive. The polyurethane of the invention exhibits improved resistance to degradation by chlorine and by atmospheric fumes.

Abstract: A vinylidene fluoride resin composition which is stable to heat at molding temperatures and is free from foaming and coloration, and molded products made by forming the vinylidene fluoride resin composition are provided. The vinylidene fluoride resin composition may comprise 100 parts by weight of a vinylidene fluoride homopolymer; 2-20 parts by weight of a polyester plasticizer; 0.01-0.5 parts by weight of a phosphite compound; and a phenol compound.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aromatic polycarbonate resin composition comprising a resin component (A) selected from the group consisting of an aromatic polycarbonate and a resin mixture of an aromatic polycarbonate and at least one organic polymer resin other than an aromatic polycarbonate, wherein the resin mixture has an aromatic polycarbonate content of 50% by weight or more, and at least one aromatic group-containing silicone compound (B), wherein the at least one aromatic group-containing silicone compound (B) comprises a monomer, a polymer or a mixture thereof, which is represented by at least one formula selected from the group consisting of the following formulae (1) and (2): wherein the component (B) contains the aromatic group in an amount of 5 to 100 mole %, based on the total molar amount of R1, R2, R3 and R4, wherein each of R1 and R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-C20 hydrocarbon group, and each of R3 and R4 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-C20 hydrocarbon group or a metal-containing g

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: Transparent thermoplastic resin compositions include a polyetherimide resin, a polyester resin, sodium benzene phosphinate, and optionally 3,4-epoxy cyclohexylmethyl-3,4-epoxy cyclohexanecarboxylate and preferably comprising a first polyester resin and a second polyester resin and sodium benzene phosphinate, wherein from 50 to 100 mole percent of the structural units of the first polyester resin include an alicyclic hydrocarbon radical as the diol residue of the structural unit, and wherein less than 50 mole percent of the structural units of the second polyester include an alicyclic hydrocarbon radical as the diol residue of the structural unit, exhibit resistance to elevated temperature and improved impact properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tire with a carbon black-containing, black-colored, circumferential tread of a cap/base construction, wherein said tread cap has a lug and groove configuration and wherein the outer surface of a major portion of said grooves are designed to be ground contacting, and a co-extruded thin outer non-carbon black-containing rubber layer of a non-black color wherein said outer rubber layer is integral with and circumferentially extends from the axial outer edge of said tread cap to include at least of a visible surface of at least one groove in said tread cap. In one aspect, said tread contains a pair of black colored, carbon black reinforced, tread miniwings which extend from the axial outer edge of the tread over a portion of the tire sidewall, wherein said thin outer rubber layer joins said miniwing and wherein said tread cap, tread base, tread miniwings and thin outer layer are co-extruded, co-cured and therefore integral with each other.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new and improved flame retarded polyolefin composition that displays good retained physical properties upon aging. The composition also exhibits excellent moldability and it may be easily colored. In a preferred embodiment the composition includes a polyolefin, a halogen-containing flame retardant additive, from at least about 1.00% by weight to about 2.5% by weight of a stabilizer package, and from about 0% to about 1.0% by weight of an acid/halogen scavenger. The stabilizer package includes by weight from about 20% to about 80% of a hindered phenolic antioxidant, from about 20% to about 80% of a phosphite containing antioxidant, and from about 0% to about 40% of a thio-ester antioxidant. In addition to displaying excellent color and physical property development and retention characteristics, the composition of the present invention displays an improved UL94 vertical burn rating.

Abstract: A vinylidene fluoride resin composition which is stable to heat at molding temperatures and is free from foaming and coloration, and molded products made by forming the vinylidene fluoride resin composition are provided. The vinylidene fluoride resin composition of the present invention comprises 100 parts by weight of a vinylidene fluoride resin, 2-20 parts by weight of a polyester plasticizer, 0.01-0.5 parts by weight of a phosphite compound. The vinylidene fluoride resin composition may further comprises a phenol compound.

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: To provide a polyacetal resin composition having an excellent corrosion inhibiting effect on metals, particularly reduced in the adverse effect on magnetic tapes or the like, and suitable for use in producing component parts of a magnetic tape cassette such as a reel hub or tape guide, 100 parts by weight of a polyacetal resin (A) is blended with 0.05 to 5 parts by weight of an antioxidant (B), 0.001 to 5 parts by weight of a specified nitrogen-containing compound (C), and 0.001 to 3 parts by weight of a boric acid compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition containing a non-halogen, non-intumescent flame-retardant system comprising at least one flame-retardant agent with the provisos that the flame-retardant system does not comprise Sb.sub.2 O.sub.3 or does not consist only of alumina trihydrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermally stable aromatic polycarbonate composition comprising an aromatic polycarbonate, which is substantially free of a chlorine-containing compound, and a thermal stabilizer, the aromatic polycarbonate comprising a plurality of aromatic polycarbonate chains, each comprising recurring aromatic carbonate units and having a terminal aryl carbonate group and a terminal hydroxyl group, wherein each recurring unit has a divalent aromatic or pyridylene group comprising one or more divalent constituent aromatic or pyridylene groups, and wherein the plurality of aromatic polycarbonate chains collectively contain at least one constituent aromatic or pyridylene group substituted with at least one methyl group in an amount of 0.0001 or less in terms of the molar ratio of the methyl group substituted constituent group or groups relative to all constituent groups in the aromatic polycarbonate chains.

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: Disclosed are transparent blends of a polyetherimide, at least one resin selected from the group consisting of polycarbonate resins, poly(ester-carbonate) resins, and polyarylate resins, and an effective amount of a catalyst to provide transparency to the blends. In addition to being transparent, the blends have good ductility as well as high flexural and tensile properties. The yellowness index of the compositions can be improved with the addition of a phosphite.

Abstract: Blends of low molecular weight PBT resin and high molecular weight polyester resin, such as high molecular weight PBT resin, are imparted with excellent melt viscosity stability by the addition of certain phosphorus-containing compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which x is 1, 2 or 3, and, if x=1, R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl substituted by halogen, --COOR.sup.2, --CN, --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 or by --CONR.sup.3 R.sup.4, C.sub.2 -C.sub.18 alkyl which is interrupted by --NR.sup.5 --, --O-- or --S--, C.sub.3 -C.sub.18 alkenyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl, phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, halogen, phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and/or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, or R.sub.1 is naphthyl, a radical of the formula ##STR2## R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, independently of one another, are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl or phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sup.6 is hydrogen, methyl, allyl or benzyl, R.sup.7 is hydrogen or --OR.sup.9, R.sup.8 is hydrogen or methyl, R.sup.9 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 alkyl, R.sup.10 and R.sup.11, independently of one another, are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aromatic polycarbonate composition which is stabilized by adding to an aromatic polycarbonate (containing substantially no chlorine atom) a very slight amount of at least one compound selected from a phosphorous acid diester and a phosphorous acid monoester and at least one compound selected from a phenolic antioxidant, a phosphorous acid triester and an organic phosphonite. This composition has the characteristics that molded products made therefrom are superior in hot-water resistance and steam resistance and recycling molding thereof causes substantially no coloration. Thus, this composition is high in industrial applicability.

Abstract: A composition comprising an ethylene/chlorotrifluoroethylene copolymer and an effective stabilizing amount of a phenolic complex of the formula: ##STR1## wherein at least one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 is --OH, and wherein the remaining R.sub.1 through R.sub.5 is hydrogen or an aliphatic hydrocarbon, and wherein each of R.sub.1 through R.sub.5 may be the same or different provided that at least one of R.sub.1 through R.sub.5 is --OH, and each of R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 is an alkylene group having from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, and each of R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 may be the same or different. The composition may further include a phosphite, a thioester or sulfide compound, and/or an inorganic filler such as tricalcium aluminate hexahydrate. Such compositions show improved melt stability at high temperatures and are useful as wire and cable coatings, films, and pipes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to glass filled poly(arylene sulfide) molding compositions which upon being molded result in products having improved mechanical properties. Methods of preparing the compositions, methods of using the compositions to form molded products and the molded products so produced are also provided. The compositions are comprised of poly(arylene sulfide) resin, glass reinforcement material, an epoxysilane and an organic phosphite.

Abstract: Phosphite compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl having 1 to 22 carbon atoms, and use thereof. The phosphite compounds of the present invention show stabilizing action on organic materials and are useful as antioxidants. A combined use of the compounds of the present invention with hindered phenol compounds, light stabilizers or thioalkanoate compounds further improves stabilizing effect.

Abstract: Stabilized compositions based on polyamides containing(a) a symmetrical triaryl phosphite,(b) an amide derived from an alkylhydroxyphenylalkanoic acid, and(c) an alkylhydroxyphenylalkanoylhydrazine.These compositions, which are highly resistant to thermooxidative degradation, are suitable for the manufacture of all kinds of shaped objects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to glass filled poly(arylene sulfide) molding compositions which upon being molded result in products having improved mechanical properties. Methods of preparing the compositions, methods of using the compositions to form molded products and the molded products so produced are also provided. The compositions are comprised of poly(arylene sulfide) resin, glass reinforcement material, an epoxysilane and an organic phosphite.

Abstract: A silicone oil used, for example, as an electric insulation oil can be imparted with greatly increased flame retardancy when it is compounded with a soluble platinum compound, e.g., chloroplatinic acid, and an alkynyloxy, e.g., ethynyloxy, containing compound or, in particular, an ethynyloxy-containing organosilicon compound. The heat resistance of the silicone oil composition can be further improved by admixing the composition with an organosilicon compound having at least one imino-containing aromatic group such as a 4-anilinophenoxy group bonded to the silicon atom.

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

Abstract: Tris-organophosphite compositions are provided having an improved hydrolytic stability, comprising(1) a tris-organophosphite of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, alkylaryl and aralkyl groups together aggregating at least fourteen carbon atoms up to about sixty carbon atoms; and(2) a long-chain aliphatic amine in an amount to improve the hydrolytic stability of the phosphite and having the formula: ##STR2## wherein: R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen; aliphatic (including alkyl and alkenyl) groups having from one to about thirty-six carbon atoms; and hydroxyalkyl having from two to about six carbon atoms; one of R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 is an aliphatic group having at least ten carbon atoms, and the remaining of R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are selected from hydrogen, alkyl having from one to four carbon atoms and hydroxyalkyl; and preferably at least one of R.sub.4, R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic moulding compound consisting of:A. at least 95% (wt) of a copolymer consisting of1. 50-95 moles % styrene and/or .alpha.-methylstyrene2. 50-55 moles % unsaturated dicarboxylic anhydrideB. at most 5% (wt) of an phosphite with the general formula of ##STR1## where R represents hydrogen or the residue of an alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkaryl or aralkyl, while the R substituents need not to be the same and may contain heteroatoms.It has been found that additions of these phosphites to SMA-containing moulding compounds checks the decomposition of SMA, prevents the moulding compound from getting stuck to the processing equipment and consequently reduces corrosion to a high degree.

Abstract: A polyester resin composition having excellent molding mobility and crystallizing property, comprises (A) at least one thermoplastic polyester resin selected from polyethylene terephthalate resins and polybutylene terephthalate resins; (B) a polycaprolactone having a number average molecular weight of from 200 to 2,000 in an amount of 0.1 to 30 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the polyester resin, in which polycaprolactone molecules, at least 50% of the terminal radicals thereof, are modified to be non-reactive, (C) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of a crystal nucleating agent per 100 parts of the polyester resin, and optionally, (D) at least one additive selected from fillers and specific phosphorous compounds which may be in combination with a specific epoxy compound, the polyester resin composition being useful for producing a molded product having an excellent dimensional stability and mechanical strength.