Abstract: A water resistant permanent antistatic thermoplastic composition contains about 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic polymer, such as polycarbonate or a blend thereof, about 0.1 to about 10 parts by weight of an antistatic agent, and about 0.1 to about 10 parts by weight of a polysiloxane-polyether copolymer.

Abstract: This invention relates to monoazo, disazo and trisazo colorants of the formula (I) where M represents two hydrogen atoms or one metal ion selected from the group consisting of Cu, Co, Ni, Mn, Zn and Al; A is the radical of a substituted naphthyl or pyrazolyl radical.

Abstract: Laser ray transmitting colored thermoplastic resin composition containing a dis-azo salt forming dye consisting of an anionic component from a dis-azo acid dye and an organic ammonium component, said acid dye being represented by Formula (1) below, R1—N?N-E-N?N—R2; ??(1) E: (2), (3), (4); R1, R2: aryl, pyrazolone; one or more of E, R1, R2 have sulfonic acid group, R3, R4: hydrogen atom, alkyl, sulfonic acid group, R5, R6: hydrogen atom, sulfonic acid group, R15: sulfonic acid group. Method of laser welding wherein a contact portion of a laser ray transmitting material comprising the laser ray transmitting colored thermoplastic resin composition above and a laser ray absorbing material is welded by irradiating laser ray so that the laser ray passes through the laser ray transmitting material and is absorbed in the laser ray absorbing material with the laser ray transmitting material and the laser ray absorbing material in contact with each other.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a flame-retardant thermoplastic resin composition, which comprises: 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin (A), 0.1 to 30 parts by weight of a polyorganosiloxane-containing graft copolymer (B) obtained by polymerizing, in at least one stage, a monomer (B-3) comprising a polyfunctional monomer (B-2) containing at least two polymerizable unsaturated bonds within the molecule thereof, and/or a vinyl monomer (B-4) in the presence of polyorganosiloxane particles (B-1), 0.0005 to 5 parts by weight of at least one metal salt (C) selected from the group consisting of alkali metal salts and bivalent or further polyvalent metal salts, and 0.05 to 2 parts by weight of a fluororesin (D).

Abstract: A composition comprising by weight: 70 to 96% of at least one polyamide chosen from PA-11, PA-12, aliphatic polyamides resulting from the condensation of an aliphatic diamine having from 6 to 12 carbon atoms and an aliphatic diacid having from 9 to 12 carbon atoms, and 11/12 copolyamides having either more than 90% of nylon-11 units or more than 90% of nylon-12 units; 4 to 10% of a plasticizer; 0 to 25% of an NBR or H-NBR elastomer; and the sum of the amount of plasticizer and the amount of elastomer is between 4 and 30%; can be manufactured by melt-blending the various constituents using standard techniques for thermoplastics. The composition is particularly useful for pipes used in the operation of offshore oil and gas fields. They exhibit very good ageing resistance. They are also useful for simpler pipes in motor vehicles, these compositions withstanding the ageing caused by the temperature under the bonnet of motor vehicles and the nature of the fluids transported.

Abstract: The present invention provides an azo compound represented by the following general formula (I) and a colorant-containing curable composition containing a binder and an azo compound represented by the following general formula (I): wherein R1 represents a C1-21 alkyl, a C1-10 perfluoroalkyl, a C2-21 alkenyl, a C1-21 aryl, a C1-21 aralkyl, a C1-21 alkylamino, a C1-21 aralkylamino, a C1-21 arylamino, methacryloylamino, or ethoxycarbonylamino; R2 represents a single bond, —CH2—, —CH2CH2—, —CH2CH2CH2— or —CH2CH2CH2CH2—; R3 represents H, a C1-21 alkyl, a halogen, OH, or a C1-21, alkoxy; R4 represents a C1-21 alkyl, a C2-21 alkenyl, a C1-21 aryl, a C1-21 aralkyl or additionally H in the case of the colorant-containing curable composition; R5 represents H, a metal cation, or a cation of a nitrogen-containing compound; m=1 or 2 (additionally 0 in case of the colorant containing curable composition); and n=0 to 4.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel monoazo compounds of formula (1), wherein R1 re resents H, Cl or CH3; R2 represents H or Cl; M2+ represents Mg2+, Mn2+ or Sr2+; Y1=represents COO? or SO3?; Y2=SO3?; Y3=Y4=Y5=H; or Y3=SO331 , Y2=Y4=Y5=H; or Y4=SO3?, Y2=Y3=Y5=H; or Y5=SO3?, Y2=Y3=Y4=H. The compounds of formula (1) are characterized by high intensity and light-fastness.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process to make stabilized PVC wherein use is made of at least one compound of the formula wherein M is selected from the group consisting of alkali metals, alkali earth metals, Al, and transition elements, and R is selected from the group consisting of substituted, linear or branched, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkaryl, and aralkyl moieties, the substituents comprising at least one or more electron-withdrawing groups, as a color stability booster.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel monoazo compounds of formula (1), wherein R represents H or Cl, M2+ represents Ca2+ or SR2+ and Y1=H and Y2=SO3? or Y1=SO3? and Y2=H. The compounds of formula (1) are characterized by their high drying power and high light-fastness.

Abstract: An agent suitable for imparting antistatic properties to plastics is disclosed. The incorporation of small amounts of perfluoroalkylsulfonic acid salt in plastic resins, notably thermoplastic resins was found to be effective for this purpose.

Abstract: A quaternary onium aromatic sulfonate represented by the formula: wherein each R1 independently comprises substituted or unsubstituted, aliphatic or aromatic, hydrocarbyl, carbocyclic or heterocyclic radicals, each X is selected from the group consisting of phosphorus and nitrogen; wherein “a” has a value of 0, 1 or 2, and “b” has a value of 0 or 1 with the proviso that (a+b) is equal to 1 or 2; G1 is an aromatic group; E comprises a bis(carbonyloxyalkyl) polydiorganosiloxane, a bis (carbonyloxyaryl) polydiorganosiloxane, and an ether linkage; each Y independently comprises hydrogen, a monovalent hydrocarbon group, alkenyl, allyl, halogen, bromine, chlorine; nitro; and OR, wherein R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group; “q” represents any integer from and including zero through the number of positions on G1 available for substitution; “t” represents an integer equal to at least one; “s” represents an integer equal to either zero or one; and “u” represents any integer including zero; with the proviso that whe

Abstract: This application discloses amber colored polyesters suitable for packaging food and beverages. The amber polyester compositions provide excellent blockage of UV and visible light over the wavelength ranges of from about 320-550 nm, rendering them suitable for packaging materials sensitive to ultraviolet and visible light over this wavelength range, particularly beer.

Abstract: A composition including 8-hydroxyquinaldine and an N-acyl taurate is useful in compounding elastomer compositions. Compositions are described containing elastomers such as rubbers, metal oxides, plasticizers, fillers, antidioxants and curing agents. Rubber compositions of the invention have utility in a wide variety of applications.

Abstract: Melt processed linear polyethylenes containing an amine additive are shown to exhibit improved processability through the addition of certain surfactants. The amine compounds are generally one or more hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS), amine antistats, amine antioxidants or amine based UV inhibitors. Among the melt processing parameters improved are reduced head pressure, reduced torque, reduced motor load, reduced or eliminated melt fracture, or combinations of these parameters. The surfactants can be chosen from a non-aromatic sulfonate or sulfate salt wherein a cation of the salt is selected from the group consisting of Na, K, Li, and other alkali cations and a quaternary ammonium cations, said surfactant being essentially free of halogens.

Abstract: An injection blow-molded disposable tumbler is formed from a polymeric material and includes a fortified upper rim having a thickness greater than the adjacent sidewall. The tumbler may be formed of a variety of resinous materials and exhibits improved toughness and crush resistance as well as aesthetic qualities particularly desired by consumers. In a particularly preferred embodiment, thick-walled polycarbonate tumblers are prepared from hydrolysis-stabilized polycarbonate compositions while minimizing molded-in stress. In still further embodiments, nanocomposites compositions are used to form the containers of the invention.

Abstract: An elastomer system having biocide properties is described, useful, in particular, for dental impressions. An efficient system is provided for destroying microbes, without adversely affecting the crosslinking properties and the mechanical qualities of RTV 2 elastomers. Said system comprises an RTV 2 silicone, preferably SiH/SiVi polyaddition product and a biocide selected among active chlorine precursors, preferably among N-chloramines. The system may include functional additives (silicon fillers, alumina, paraffin, vaseline oil). As for the biocide, it can be provided with an antiseptic auxiliary adjuvant along with EDTA-type sequestering agents.

Abstract: A novel copolyester composition is provided comprising a copolyester having a melting point less than 250° C. and a quaternary ammonium salt having thermal stability at temperatures greater than 200° C. wherein the composition is characterized as having both antistatic and clarity properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for reducing food deposit adhesion to cookware. More specifically this invention relates to a resin composition having a glass transition temperature of at least 180° C. containing an amount of at least one fluorinated compounds, optionally also containing at least one additive selected from fatty acid esters, fatty acid amide, anionic surfactant, or a mixture containing at least one of the foregoing, to reduce food deposit adhesion on cookware made from the composition. The invention also relates to a method for providing plastic cookware having reduced food deposit adhesion.

Abstract: Use of a pigment of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of cationic latex particles that can complex with anionic dyes to provide water fastness and further to provide a medium in which inherently unstable anionic dyes can be brought in close proximity with other anionic components, by complexation to cationic latices, in order to stabilize the anionic dyes especially with regard to light and oxidative degradation. In particular this invention will provide for methods of generating waterfast and improved lightfast ink jet images.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for reducing food deposit adhesion to cookware. More specifically this invention relates to a resin composition having a glass transition temperature of at least 180° C. containing an amount of at least one additive selected from fatty acid esters, fatty acid amide, anionic surfactant, or a mixture containing at least one of the foregoing to reduce food deposit adhesion on cookware made from the composition. The invention also relates to a method for providing plastic cookware having reduced food deposit adhesion.

Abstract: The use of an azo pigment of the formula (1) ##STR1## as a colorant in electrophotographic toners, electrophotographic developers, powders and powder coatings, and electret materials, wherein said azo pigment is prepared in the presence of 20 to 50% by weight of an auxiliary selected from the group consisting of a rosin, a salt of a rosin, an abietic acid, and a salt of an abietic acid, wherein said weight is based on the overall weight of the azo pigment including said auxiliary, and wherein the azo pigment has a specific surface area of more than 70 m.sup.2 /g and the azo pigment particles comprising the azo pigment have a length-to-width ratio of on average less than 2.8:1 and a mean particle size d.sub.50 of less than 130 nm.

Abstract: Disclosed are medical devices including a composition that includes an aliphatic polyketone and a thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: Compositions of precipitated cationic polymers containing mixtures of certain salts as well as processes for making and using the same are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to colored polyester thermoplastics comprised of polymeric colorants having poly(oxyalkylene) moieties and/or anionic dye/quatenary ammonium substantially inorganic salt-free colorant complexes mixed with diluents selected from the group consisting essentially of sorbitan (C.sub.8 -C.sub.22) monoesters, ethoxylated sorbitan (C.sub.8 -C.sub.22) monoesters, mixtures thereof of sorbitan (C.sub.8 -C.sub.22) monoesters and ethoxylated sorbitan (C.sub.8 -C.sub.22) monoesters, ethoxylated nonyl-phenol ethers, ethoxylated dodecylphenol ethers, mixtures thereof of said ethoxylated nonyl-phenol ethers and ethoxylated dodecylphenol ethers, and mixtures of (i) sorbitan (C.sub.8 -C.sub.22) monoesters or ethoxylated sorbitan (C.sub.8 -C.sub.22) monoesters and (ii) ethoxylated nonyl-phenol ethers or ethoxylated dodecylphenol ethers.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a novel azo compound represented by formula (1), (2) or (3), a water-soluble dye comprising this azo compound, and a polarizing film containing this azo compound. The obtained polarizing film has high hydrothermoresistance and a high polarization degree and is excellent in optical characteristics: ##STR1## wherein each of the groups is defined.

Abstract: Sulfonic acid salts of compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X, Y, Z and R1 are as defined in the specification are useful as clarifying and/or nucleating agents for polyolefins.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for the coating of substrates of matt surface appearance, based on thermoplastic and/or heat-curable resins such as PA, PP, polyesters and epoxy resins and containing one or a number of matting agents which are predominantly in the form of terephthalic acid dianilide or its substituted derivatives needles or flakes of average length of between 1 and 200 .mu.m and of aspect ratio of between 10 and 40.These compositions, generally in the form of powders, are employed for coating various substrates. The coatings are applied especially by dipping in a fluidized bed or by electrostatic spraying. The coated articles may be components of furnishing, of decoration or of construction.

Abstract: Easily dyeable meta-linkage-containing aromatic polyamide fibers consisting of a composition which comprises a meta-linkage-containing aromatic polyamide incorporating a quaternary onium salt of an alkylbenzenesulfonic acid. They are easily dyeable with cationic dyes, and thus may be used in the fields of bedding, clothing and interior decoration.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition having transparency and antistatic properties, comprising 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin (A) having a refractive index of 1.52 to 1.61 and a haze of 40 or less, and 5 to 40 parts by weight of a polyetherester (B) which has a sulfonate group and a polyalkylene oxide group, and is substantially immiscible with the thermoplastic resin (A), the difference in refractive index between the thermoplastic resin (A) and the polyetherester (B) being 0.04 or less. The thermoplastic resin composition has a haze of 40% or less and a surface resistivity of 1.times.10.sup.10 to 1.times.10.sup.14 ohm/square.

Abstract: A water-borne autodepositing coating composition that has a pH of 1.6 to 5 and contains as essential components a water-dispersible or water-soluble organic coating-forming resin, a liquid dispersion of carbon black, acid, and oxidizing agent, and that may contain metal ions as an optional component, has an excellent storage stability and produces a strongly adherent and highly corrosion-resistant coating when the liquid dispersion of carbon black is an aqueous dispersion in which carbon black is dispersed using as a dispersant a naphthalenesulfonate-formaldehyde condensate.

Abstract: Electrically conductive and abrasion resistant polymeric compositions, methods of fabrication thereof and uses thereof are described. Admixtures of abrasion resistant materials and electrically conductive polymeric materials are formed. Many of these admixtures are light transmitting and can be used as an abrasion resistant light transmitting electrostatic discharge layers. The light transmitting discharge layer is useful as a surface coating for visual displays such as CRT screens to avoid electrostatic accumulation of dust and scratching.

Abstract: A process for the production of a stabilized polycarbonate which comprises melt-polycondensing an aromatic dihydroxy compound and a carbonic acid diester in the presence of a polycondensation catalyst and then, after the reaction mixture shows an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.1, adding at least one stabilizer selected from the group consisting of specific compounds having a sulfonates group sulfonic acid anhydride group or a sulfate group in an amount of 0.01 to 500 ppm of a polycarbonate to be formed, to form a polycarbonate having a desired intrinsic viscosity.

Abstract: A process for rendering polymer compositions antistatic and the products of such process are described. The polymeric material is treated with a combination of selected trineoalkoxy amino zirconates and trineoalkoxy sulfonyl zirconates. These latter materials are soluble in the polyolefins, polyesters, polyamides, polyethers, polycarbonates, and polystyrenes and remain stable during the processing of these polymers. Furthermore, the antistatic agents of the invention are thermally stable to temperatures up to 825.degree. F., do not "bloom" during the polymer processing, and are colorless, permanent, non-blooming and non-moisture dependent.

Abstract: The deliveries to the printing ink industry of pigment preparations in the form of flushed pastes increasingly take the form of containers. Given the required high pigment content of the pastes and the attendant high viscosity and thixotropy, there are very frequent problems with filling the containers and complaints concerning the emptying of the containers. There is a demand for a homogeneous, pumpable pigment paste having a long shelf life. According to the invention, this demand is met in the case of pigments based on arylpararosanillnesulfonic acids by the use of specific aids of the type of the condensation products of aliphatic amines or ammonium compounds with polyesters of hydroxy fatty acids as part of the flushing process of the pigment using the customary or slightly modified binder systems which for the same pigment contents bring about a distinctly lower viscosity and thixotropy. The printing properties are not adversely affected.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polarizing film having high heat resistance and a high degree of polarization and excellent optical properties by dyeing a polymer film with a novel azo compound represented by the following formula (1) or (2): ##STR1##

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a novel azo compound represented by formula (1), (2) or (3), a water-soluble dye comprising this azo compound, and a polarizing film containing this azo compound. The obtained polarizing film has high hydrothermoresistance and a high polarization degree and is excellent in optical characteristics: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.1, R.sub.3 and R.sub.12 is independently a hydrogen atom, halogen atom, hydroxyl group, alkyl group having 1 or 2 carbon atoms, or alkoxy group having 1 or 2 carbon atoms; each of R.sub.2, R.sub.4, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 is independently a hydrogen atom, hydroxyl group, alkyl group having 1 or 2 carbon atoms, alkoxy group having 1 or 2 carbon atoms, or acetylamino group; R.sub.5 is a hydroxyl group or amino group at the o-position or p-position to the azo group; each of R.sub.6 and R.sub.10 is a hydrogen atom, carboxyl group, or alkoxy group having 1 or 2 carbon atoms; each of R.sub.7 and R.sub.

Abstract: A process for the production of a stabilized polycarbonate which comprises melt-polycondensing an aromatic dihydroxy compound and a carbonic acid diester in the presence of a polycondensation catalyst and then, after the reaction mixture shows an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.1, adding at least one stabilizer selected from the group consisting of specific compounds having a sulfanate group and a sulfonic acid anhydride group in an amount of 0.01 to 500 ppm of a polycarbonate to be formed, to form a polycarbonate having a desired intrinsic viscosity.

Abstract: Methods for reducing or eliminating static electric charges on resins by adding to the resins an effective amount of at least one substituted ammonium salt of an alkylbenzene sulfonic acid, the salt having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a straight or branched chain alkyl group having from 10 to 14 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 is hydroxyethyl or an alkyl group having from one to six carbon atoms, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and are hydroxyethyl, an alkyl group having from one to six carbon atoms, or hydrogen, and R.sub.4 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having from one to six carbon atoms, together with resins so produced and compositions additionally containing fatty acids for such use.

Abstract: Methods for reducing or eliminating static electric charges on resins by adding to the resins an effective amount of at least one substituted ammonium salt of an alkylbenzene sulfonic acid, the salt having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a straight or branched chain alkyl group having from 10 to 14 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 is hydroxyethyl or an alkyl group having from one to six carbon atoms, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and are hydroxyethyl, an alkyl group having from one to six carbon atoms, or hydrogen, and R.sub.4 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having from one to six carbon atoms, together with resins so produced and compositions additionally containing fatty acids for such use.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions of thermally stable electrically conductive substituted and unsubstituted polyanilines and to conductive articles formed from such compositions.

Abstract: A gum-colored dental composite is provided which may be used in class V dental restorations or as a cosmetic coating for the gingival portion of a tooth. A kit is also provided which enables a gum-colored dental composite to be formulated which closely resembles the natural gum coloration of any patient's gums. The dental composite may be used to counter the illusion of long teeth which occurs when a gum line recedes. The dental composite may also be used on other composite resins, porcelains and metals.

Abstract: A flame retardant polymer composition comprising at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of a polyamide, polyolefin, polyester, polyacrylic, polystyrene, polyurethane and polycarbonate, a flame retardant effective amount of an additive comprising at least one(a) hexavalent oxygenated sulfur compound and optionally at least one of(b) a char forming agent,(c) a metal compound,(d) a filler or reinforcing agent, and(e) a flow modifier.By excluding halogens and phosphorus beneficial results are achieved without the negative consequences attending their presence.

Abstract: A cyanoacrylate monomer adhesive formulation which has improved thermal properties resulting from the inclusion in the formulation of an effective amount for enhancing the thermal resistance of the cured polymer of a naphthosultone compound having at least one strong electron withdrawing group thereon, suitably a nitro group.

Abstract: Flame-resistant polycarbonate molding compositions containing halogen-free sulphonic acid salts of aromatic aldehydes or acetals of these aldehydes in quantities of about 0.005 to 10% relative to the total weight of the composition are disclosed. The compositions optionally further containing inorganic sulphates, exhibit flame retardance and little tendency to dripping in comparison to prior art compositions.

Abstract: An aqueous polymer dispersion with a final solids volume concentration of at least 50% by volume is obtainable by polymerizing at least one radical polymerizable monomer by the method of free radical aqueous emulsion polymerization with the addition of an aqueous dispersion of a starting polymer.

Abstract: An aqueous polymer dispersion with a solids volume concentration of at least 50% by volume is obtainable by polymerizing monomers by the method of free radical aqueous emulsion polymerization with the addition of at least two starting polymer dispersions, of which one contains not only particularly finely divided but also coarsely divided polymer particles.

Abstract: Final aqueous polymer dispersions are obtainable by polymerizing radical polymerizable monomers with the addition of an aqueous dispersion of a starting polymer by the method of free radical aqueous emulsion polymerization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-fouling coating composition that comprises a marine biocide and a binder which is a hydrolyzable film-forming seawater-erodible polymer. The polymer contains sulphonic acid groups in quaternary ammonium salt form.

Abstract: A quinone diazide sulfonic acid ester of a phenol compound of the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Y.sub.1, Y.sub.2, Y.sub.3 and Y.sub.4 are the same or different and each a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a halogen atom or a hydroxyl group, provided that at least one of Y.sub.1, Y.sub.2, Y.sub.3 and Y.sub.4 is a hydroxyl group; Z.sub.1, Z.sub.2, Z.sub.3, Z.sub.4, Z.sub.5 and Z.sub.6 are the same or different and each a hydrogen atom, an alkyl, an aryl group, a halogen atom or a hydroxyl group, provided that at least one of Z.sub.1, Z.sub.2, Z.sub.3, Z.sub.4, Z.sub.5 and Z.sub.6 is a hydroxyl group; X is ##STR2## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and each a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, a cyclo-alkyl group, an alkoxy group or an aryl group, provided that when at least one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.