Abstract: A heat stabilizer composition comprising a) at least one mono-octyltin compound (n-Oc)Sn(T)3 having a purity greater than 85 wt %; and b) at least one di-methyltin compound (Me)2Sn(T)2 having a purity greater than 85 wt %.

Abstract: The density of rigid foamed articles made by the thermal decomposition of a blowing agent in a vinyl chloride polymer is reduced by the use of a tin based blowing agent activator(s). The tin based activator also reduces the activation temperature of a chemical blowing agent, allowing for more optimal evolution of gas during plastic processing. Dibutyl tin oxide or tin maleates are superior activators of vinyl chloride polymer blowing agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to the thermal stabilization of halogen-containing polymer compound compositions, more particularly, this invention relates to a poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) or a chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (cPVC) compound composition comprising either methyl, butyl or octyl tin mercaptide stabilizer, at least one salt of a polymeric polyacid material in the form of a solid on its own, and greater than or equal to 0.52 wt % moisture level in the final halogen-containing polymer compound composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to the thermal stabilization of halogen-containing polymer compositions, more particularly, this invention relates to a poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) or a chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (cPVC) composition comprising an alkyl tin stabilizer and at least one salt of a polymeric polyacid such as a polycarboxylic acid salt supported on a polymeric material.

Abstract: This invention relates to the thermal stabilization of halogen-containing polymer compositions, more particularly, this invention relates to a poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) or a chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (cPVC) composition comprising a methyl tin stabilizer and at least one salt of a polyacid material such as a polycarboxylic acid, a phosphoric acid, or a boric acid.

Abstract: A method for reducing chatter in an extrusion process, which includes the steps of preparing an extrusion composition by combining a polymer composition with a chatter-reducing formulation, and extruding the extrusion composition to provide a substantially continuous extrudate. The chatter-reducing formulation comprises an alkyltin mercaptide and dibutyltin dilaurate. The resultant extrudate exhibits reduced chatter, which is categorized according to the Reed Scale as less than or equal to 2.

Abstract: This invention relates to the thermal stabilization of halogen-containing polymer compositions, more particularly, this invention relates to a poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) or a chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (cPVC) composition comprising a methyl tin stabilizer and at least one salt of a polyacid material such as a polycarboxylic acid, a phosphoric acid, or a boric acid.

Abstract: It is disclosed a sealing siliconic bicomponent composition devoid of toxicity and easily applicable. In addition it is disclosed a process for preparation of said composition and related use of same for tiles and sanitary fixtures for expositive purposes.

Abstract: Stabilizer compositions are used to stabilize halogen-containing vinyl polymers from, for example, degradation and discoloration. The stabilizer compositions comprise a mercaptoester, a reverse mercaptoester, and a Lewis acid.

Abstract: A stabilizer composition, for use in polyvinyl chloride formulations, that is a mixture of: at least one organotin sulfide; at least one organotin chloride; and at least one free mercaptan.

Abstract: The heat and light stability imparted to vinyl halide polymers by metal compounds conventionally employed for this purpose is considerably improved by the presence of a mercapto ester such as 2-mercaptoethyl stearate. The esters can replace a substantial portion of the metal compound with no significant reduction in stability.

Abstract: A stabilizer composition, suitable for use in polyvinyl chloride compositions, can be formed by reacting a mixture of monoalkyltin trichloride, such as butyltin trichloride, and dialkyltin dichloride, such as dibutyltin dichloride, with at least one carboxylic acid, such as 2-ethylhexanoic acid, and 2-mercaptoethanol, in the presence of base, followed by reaction of the resulting product with a sulfide reagent, such as sodium sulfide. The final composition comprises a complex mixture of alkyl tin carboxylates and/or mercaptides, and of monoalkyltin sulfides and dialkyltin sulfides.

Abstract: A pleasant fragrance is imparted to the stabilizatiin of a halogen-containing polymer by the use of an organotin mercaptoalkyl heptanoate, and, optionally, up to about 50%, on an equivalents basis, of a sulfide thereof as the stabilizer. A mixture of the heptanoate with up to about 80% by weight of the mixture of a second carboxylate having from 8 to 20 carbon atoms in the carboxylate moiety may be used in place of the heptanoate.

Abstract: Halogen-containing polymers or the recyclates thereof are stabilized by the addition of (a) a halogen-containing polymer or a recyclate thereof; (b) at least one zeolite in the form of sodium, potasssium and/or lithium, in particular at least one zeolite of formula M2O.Al2O3.x SiO2.y H2O  (I), wherein M is Na, K or Li, x is 2 to 12, and y is 1 to 15, with the exception of zeolite A, Na12Al12Si12O48.27 H2O and clinoptilolite Na6Al6Si30O72.2 H2O, (c) at least one organic zinc, aluminium or rare earth compound, and/or (d) at least one organotin compound, as described in more detail in claim 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pigment preparation comprising an organic pigment and 0.2 to 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the pigment preparation, of an ammonium polyphosphate or of an organophosphorus compound.

Abstract: Pinolenic acid can be used in the form of a food supplement, a pharmacentical composition or as part of a food composition as anti-inflammatory agent. The pinolenic acid used herefore suitably is applied as a natural product, or as a concentrate with more than 28 wt % pinolenic acid. The concentrates can be made by a process, wherein an enzymic hydrolysis on a glyceride material is performed.

Abstract: Compositions, comprising (i) a halogen-containing polymeric material, and(ii) at least one phosphite of formula I ##STR1## wherein n is a number from 1 to 6,R is a divalent linking group of formulae as defined herein as well as of novel compounds of formula I and their use as stabilisers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sprayable coating composition having improved water resistance, improved mar resistance and generally improved physical properties, and a method of using such a coating. The sprayable coating composition comprises a resin system comprising from about 30 to about 96 weight percent of a resin component, from about 1 to about 30 weight percent of a multifunctional acrylate component, and from about 1 to about 15 weight percent of a monofunctional acrylate component; and a catalyst component. The resin system is blended with the catalyst component, either internally or externally of a spray nozzle, and the resultant sprayable coating composition is sprayed onto a substrate. The resulting cured coating provides a surface which is water resistant, is mar resistant, and has generally improved physical properties.

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 relates to a method of making stabilized halogen containing organic polymer laminate comprising as one layer a halogen-containing organic polymer, an acid scavenger comprising a molecular sieve or zeolite; and a heat stabilizer and as the other layer, a similar composition devoid of a molecular sieve or zeolite.

Abstract: Disclosed are homogeneous liquid stabilizer for polyvinyl chloride formulations and which exhibit a reduced tendency to form precipitates, comprising an aromatic ether alcohol, an alkyl or dialkyl phenol, and an admixture of alkyl tin compounds including butyltin alkyl mercaptides, butyltin hydroxyethyl mercaptides and compounds which are dibutyltin sulfides and/or monobutyltin sulfides.

Abstract: The presence of ammonium halide in a PVC composition along with conventional primary heat stabilizers enhances the heat stability during the early stages of extrusion into pipe and other articles of manufacture. The ammonium halide which is formed as a by-product of the reaction of a metal halide such as zinc chloride or an organotin chloride with a mercaptoester in the presence of ammonia or an amine may be left in the product or a separate source of the ammonium halide may be used to provide the enhanced heat stability.

Abstract: Disclosed are liquid stabilizer compositions useful in polyvinyl chloride formulations and which exhibit a reduced tendency to form precipitates on standing, comprising one or more aromatic ether alcohols of the formula (1)Ar--O--(CH.sub.2 CH(X)O).sub.n H (1)wherein Ar is aryl, X is --H or --CH.sub.3, and n is 1 to 5, and one or more thioglycolates of the formula (2)(R.sup.1).sub.a Sn(--SCH.sub.2 COOR.sup.2).sub.4-a (2)wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, a is 1-2, and R.sup.2 is C.sub.7-16 alkyl.

Abstract: Blends of methyltin mercapto carboxylic acid esters and butyltin carboxylates which form homogeneous stable liquid mixtures and provide initial color control, processing heat stability, as well as light stability to chlorinated polymers are disclosed. As these compositions are homogeneous liquids at ambient temperatures they can be readily measured and mixed into the resins, and are thus easy to formulate, market and use.

Abstract: Blends of methyltin mercapto carboxylic acid esters and butyltin carboxylates which form homogeneous stable liquid mixtures and provide initial color control, processing heat stability, as well as light stability to chlorinated polymers are disclosed. As these compositions are homogeneous liquids at ambient temperatures they can be readily measured and mixed into the resins, and are thus easy to formulate, market and use.

Abstract: The presence of ammonium halide in a PVC composition along with conventional primary heat stabilizers enhances the heat stability during the early stages of extrusion into pipe and other articles of manufacture. The ammonium halide which is formed as a by-product of the reaction of a metal halide such as zinc chloride or an organotin chloride with a mercaptoester in the presence of ammonia or an amine may be left in the product or a separate source of the ammonium halide may be used to provide the enhanced heat stability.

Abstract: The present invention provides an external lubricant composition for calendered vinyl polymer. The external lubricant provides rigid vinyl polymer compositions having improved plate out resistance, clarity, release, and stability. The external lubricant comprises an effective amount for lubricating vinyl polymer of polyethylene having a Brookfield viscosity at a temperature of 150.degree. C. of greater than about 85,000 centipoises and an acid number as determined by standardized titration of KOH of between about 5 and about 9.Sheets of the calendered vinyl polymer are used for blister packs and credit cards.

Abstract: Improved stabilizer compositions are provided which impart significant long-term stabilization to halogen containing polymers such as polyvinyl chloride. The improved stabilizer compositions incorporate an alkali-metal hydrogen phosphate compound, such as anhydrous disodium hydrogen phosphate, of a predetermined surface area. The novel inorganic phosphate enables a reduction in the amount of organmetallic stabilizer, if desired, while still yielding long-term stability in the resultant polymer, or the ability to raise process temperature and reduce cycle times of molding operations.

Abstract: A halogen-containing resin composition containing 100 parts by weight of a halogen-containing resin, 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of a hydrotalcite, 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of a perchloric acid ion-containing hydrotalcite, and 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of at least one member selected from a .beta.-diketone compound, an organic acid metal salt and an organic tin compound, the resin composition being thermally stabilized against heat treatment and sun light and being improved in antistatic properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new stabilized compositions based on halogenated polymer and more specifically on chlorinated polymer. It relates more particularly to stabilized compositions based on chlorinated polymer, which are characterized in that they contain:a) an effective quantity of at least one lead compound or of at least one organostannic compound, andb) an effective quantity of at least one essentially amorphous basic aluminum magnesium carbonate denoted by the formula (I):(MgO).sub.y.Al.sub.2 O.sub.3.(CO.sub.2).sub.x.(H.sub.2 O).sub.z (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to reaction injection molded elastomers derived from high molecular weight polyether polyols, an aromatic diamine chain extender, a polyisocyanate and a hydroxyl-containing organotin catalyst. The reaction injection molded (RIM) elastomers of this invention are useful, for example, as automobile body parts.

Abstract: A method of reducing the color of a hot melt adhesive formulation comprising a polymer of a conjugated diene which comprises adding to the formulation an amount of an alkyltin compound selected from the group consisting of mercaptides, mercaptocarboxylates, and carboxylates sufficient to reduce color formation.

Abstract: This invention relates to heat and light stabilizer compositions for vinyl halide resin compositions comprising organotinthioalkanol compounds that are stabilized against gelation and precipitation, to methods of preparing the stabilizer compositions, and to stabilized vinyl halide resin compositions.

Abstract: Stabilizer compositions including blends of sodium perchlorate hydrate and calcium silicate are disclosed. Free flowing powder compositions of reduced hazard level including calcium silicate, non-absorbing diluent powder such as calcium carbonate, and a solution of sodium perchlorate in water are also disclosed. Vinyl halide compositions especially those used for motor vehicle components having improved long term stability at moderate aging temperatures of about 180.degree. F. to about 275.degree. F., and processes for preparing such compositions, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Vinyl halide resins can be stabilized by a stabilizer mixture of a monomeric tetrafunctional organotin stabilizer and a hindered tris phenol antioxidant, preferably 1,1,3-tris(2-methyl-4-hydroxy-5-tert-butylphenyl)butane.

Abstract: Halogenated vinyl polymer compositions containing molybdenum smoke retardants and organotin compounds having an overall ratio of sulfur to tin of not more than 1.7 gram atoms of sulfur per gram atom of tin, typically from about 0.6 to about 1.7 and preferably from about 0.6 to about 0.9 gram atoms of sulfur per gram atom of tin.

Abstract: What are disclosed are a non-toxic stabilizer mixture for a molding compound comprising a halogenated polymer, said stabilizer mixture comprising about 40 percent by weight of a didodecyltin-bis-thioglycolic acid ester of the formula(n-C.sub.12 H.sub.25).sub.2 Sn(SCH.sub.2 COOR).sub.2and about 60 percent by weight of a dodecyltin-tristhioglycolic acid ester of the formulan-C.sub.12 H.sub.25 Sn(SCH.sub.2 COOR).sub.3wherein R is a straight-chain or branched-chain alkyl having 8 to 20 carbon atoms, a method for stabilizing a halogenated molding compound with such a stabilizer mixture, and a stabilized molding compound comprising such a stabilizer mixture.

Abstract: Vinyl chloride based polymers are heat/color stabilized by formulating therewith a stabilizing amount of (i) at least one organozinc derivative, (ii) at least one organic derivative of a metal from Group IIa of the Periodic Table, and (iii) at least one thiomalic acid diester.

Abstract: Partial esters of saturated, linear C.sub.22 -C.sub.34 -monocarboxylic acids with polyols containing at least 3 carbon atoms and at least 2 hydroxyl groups are provided. The partial esters contain on average at least 1 free hydroxyl group and are generally obtained as mixtures of partial esters of at least 2 of said C.sub.22 -C.sub.34 -monocaroxylic acids. Particularly contemplated are partial esters based on montanic acids. The partial esters exhibit excellent release effects and transparency properties when used as release agents for plastics based on PVC or PVC copolymers.

Abstract: Motor vehicle components are provided having an improved stability at moderate temperatures and shaped from polyvinyl chloride resin compositions, comprising a polyvinyl chloride resin, at least one heat stabilizer in a sufficient amount to impart heat processing stability, and a .beta.-diketone in a sufficient amount to provide, after forming, stability at moderate temperatures not provided by any residual heat stabilizer, as well as polyvinyl chloride resin stabilizer compositions and polyvinyl chloride resin compositions containing such heat stabilizer compositions suitable for use in forming motor vehicle components, comprising at least one heat stabilizer and a .beta.-diketone.

Abstract: The invention concerns thermoplastic molding materials comprising a polyphenylene ether, a graft polymer with a hydrocarbon resin as the principal chain and polyphenylene ether side chains, a functionalized polyethylene, a polyamide and optionally other polymers. Molded parts made from these polymer mixtures have improved impact strengths and dimensional stabilities at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: 1. A melt-processable fluorine-containing resin composition comprising:(A) a fluorovinyl ether-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer and(B) a thermal stabilizer in an amount of not less than 0.01 to less than 500 ppm of said copolymer (A). When using the composition of the present invention, the bubbles formation is not caused upon sintering and the obtained product is not colored.

Abstract: Rigid polyvinyl chloride stabilized against the adverse effects of ultraviolet radiation by the addition thereto of effective amounts of 2,2,6,6-tetraalkylpiperidine compound and an organotin carboxylate thermal stabilizer, optionally with reduced amounts of titanium dioxide, organotin mercapto esters and/or organotin mercaptide thermal stabilizers.

Abstract: Compositions comprising the combination of an organotin mercaptide and a polyformal of a dithiodiglycol are useful for stabilizing halogen-containing organic polymers against the deteriorative effects of heat, light and weathering.

Abstract: Magnesium oxide is incorporated into a polyvinyl chloride resin composition comprising a polyvinyl chloride, a hydrotalcite, a .beta.-diketone compound and an organic acid salt of zinc or a polyvinyl chloride resin composition comprising a polyvinyl chloride, a hydrotalcite and an organic tin compound. Bubbling as well as discoloration can be prevented in a molded article prepared from the polyvinyl chloride resin composition. Magnesium oxide having a specific surface area of at least 50 m.sup.2 /g and an average secondary particle size smaller than 5 .mu.m is preferably used.

Abstract: Compounds of formulae Ia and Ib ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.6 -C.sub.22 alkyl, phenyl or phenyl which is substituted by one or two C.sub.1 -C.sub.9 alkyl groups, or is C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl or a group of formula IIa or IIb ##STR2## or R.sup.1 is a group of formula IIIa or IIIb ##STR3## R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently of the other C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, phenyl or phenyl which is substituted by one or two C.sub.1 -C.sub.9 alkyl groups, or are C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, and R.sup.4 is C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkylene, are suitable for stabilizing chlorinated polymers against light- and/or heat-induced degradation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vinyl halide polymer composition suitable for outdoor use in the sunlight. The change in color as measured by .DELTA.E in articles made from the polymeric composition is found to be substantially lower than other compositions. The lower .DELTA.E provides a measurement for improved weatherability of the compositions in such applications as housing siding, window profiles, shutters and roof vents.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved heat stabilization of post-chlorinated vinyl chloride polymers utilizing barium carbonate or cadmium carbonate that has a surface area greater than 2M.sup.2 /g.

Abstract: A high nitrile polymer composition resistant to gamma radiation comprising a high nitrile resin, a first stabilizer comprising at least one organotin compound selected from the group consisting of an organotin compound having the formulaR.sub.2 Sn(OOCCH.dbd.CHCOOR').sub.

Abstract: Compositions which are effective in stabilizing polymers against the deteriorative effects of heat are provided comprising (1) a mono-organotin compound or mixture of mono-organotin compounds, (2) a mercaptan-containing organic compound or mixture of mercaptan-containing organic compounds, and, optionally (3) a diorganotin compound or mixture of diorganotin compounds. Also provided are polymer compositions containing said stabilizers and articles of manufacture made from said stabilized polymer compositions.