Abstract: Weather-resistant polyacetal compositions and molded parts formed of such compositions including a polyacetal base resin and a weather stabilization packaged which necessarily includes a UV-light stabilizer for the polyacetal resin, and a basic compound which contains at least one tertiary nitrogen atom and at least one metal carboxylate group in its molecule. The compositions of the present invention may optionally include a colorant.

Abstract: N,N,N',N'-Tetrasubstituted 1,4-diamino-2-butynes or N,N-disubstituted propargylamines where the substituents are alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenylalkyl, aryl or mixtures thereof provide effective antioxidant protection to lubricants and/or synthetic polymers.

Abstract: Polymeric-containing compositions having improved oxidative stability have the polymer and at least two stabilizing agents. These agents are selected from low temperature antioxidants such as alkali metal and alkaline earth metal hypo or hydrogen phosphites, high temperature antioxidants such as: alkali metal or alkaline earth metal phenylphosphonates, thioethers like dialkyl thioalkylionate and polymers thereof and metal deactivating agents like polydentate ligands and ethylene diamine-tetracidic acid compounds. The composition can be a coating composition for substrates including those like fibrous material including fibers, bundles of fibers, strands, roving, flakes and beads. The composition can be present as a dried residue on the substrate. For fibrous substrates, the composition also has at least one organofunctional silane coupling agent, may also have processing aids such as epoxy polyester polymers and/or lubricants.

Abstract: Described is a composition imparting antistatic properties to polyamide materials and of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a C.sub.1-9 alkyl group or hydrogen, Z is a difunctional chain modifier group, R' is a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group or hydrogen and x and y are between about 10 and about 50.

Abstract: Polyacetal compositions containing 0.05 to 5 weight percent of an oxo-piperazinyl-triazine hindered amine light stabilizer wherein the hindered N.sup.4 atom in the piperazinone ring of the stabilizer is alkylated with a metyl, ethyl, or propyl group, said compositions being relatively stable upon exposure to UV light. A polyacetal composition containing a specific oxo-piperazinyl-triazine hindered amine light stabilizer wherein the hindered N.sup.4 atom is not alkylated is shown to be relatively stable upon exposure to UV light. Both compositions possess stability during melt processing and do not significantly lose physical properties upon exposure to heat and light.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyester resin composition exhibiting improved antistatic properties including a thermoplastic polyester resin, between about 0.02 to about 10 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition, of a sulfonate-type anionic antistatic agent, and between about 0.005 to about 10 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition, of one or more compounds selected from organophosphorus compounds, and organic chelating agents.

Abstract: A process for enhancing the electrostatic chargeability of powder coatings or powders intended for surface-coating solid objects, by homogeneously incorporating at least one salt-like, cationic compound of the formulae (1) and/or (2) ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, independently of one another, are hydrogen atoms, straight-chain or branched alkyl groups having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, oxethyl groups of the formula --(CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O).sub.n --R in which R is a hydrogen atom or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl or acyl group, and n is a number from 1 to 10, mononuclear or polynuclear cycloaliphatic radicals having 5 to 12 carbon atoms, mononuclear or polynuclear aromatic radicals or araliphatic radicals, R.sub.5 denotes a hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or bromine atom or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkoxy or primary amino group, and where R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 may be part of a ring system having 5 to 7 atoms and 0 to 3 double bonds, and A.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to amides of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently hydrogen or methyl, m is 1 to 5 and n is 1 to 5 and R.sup.4 is --NH.sub.2 or is derived from a mono- to pentavalent amine.Intermediates of formula VIII ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and m are as defined above and X is a carboxylic acid or acid ester group, --COCl, --COBr, --CHO or --CN, are also described.The compounds of formula I can be polymerized thermally. They are suitable for the preparation of adhesives, matrix resins or electrical insulating materials.

Abstract: A halogen-containing resin composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a halogen-containing resin, (B) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of at least one amino acid zinc salt selected from glycine zinc salt and zinc glutamate, (C) 0.10 to 5 parts by weight of at least one carboxylic acid zinc salt selected from basic zinc salts of organic carboxylic acids, and optionally (D) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of melamine.

Abstract: Magnetic inks useful for the production of magnetic recording products are disclosed. The present magnetic inks contain ferromagnetic barium ferrite particles dispersed in a flexible polymer medium.

Abstract: There are disclosed normally tacky, pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions comprising one or more normally tacky polymers having a T.sub.g of about 0.degree. C. or less and containing pendant functional groups attached to the backbone and having the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is a divalent organic radical at least 3 atoms in length, and X is organoacyl or cyano, the polymers preferably also being normally tacky when cured. Such polymers have markedly improved cohesive strength (shear holding value) with little or no detriment to adhesive tack or adhesion (peel resistance), and these improvements are realized without the necessity of incorporating cross-linking monomers such as N-methylolamides or other cross-linking agents. Pressure-sensitive adhesive, water-based emulsions containing such polymers and pressure-sensitive adhesive articles comprising a substrate having at least a portion of one surface thereof coated with the adhesive compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to noncorrosive, aqueous emulsions containing an organopolysiloxane and an emulsifier selected from a compound of the general formula ##STR1## a compound of the formula ##STR2## or mixtures thereof in which R is an aliphatic, saturated or unsaturated alkylcarbonyl radical of a carboxylic acid having from 5 to 30 carbon atoms or a saturated or unsaturated alkylphenylcarbonyl radical, where the alkyl group has from 2 to 20 carbon atoms, R.sup.1 is a hydrogen or a methyl radical, R.sup.2.sym. is an alkali metal cation or an ammonium ion of the general formulaH.sub.4-n N.sup..sym. R.sub.n.sup.3,where R.sup.3, which is the same or different, is an hydroxylated alkyl radical having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms or a radical of the general formula --(C.sub.y H.sub.2y O).sub.x H, where x is an integer of from 1 to 10, y is 2 or 3 and n may be 0, 1, 2 or 3, R.sup.4 is an alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal cation which forms a salt with the carboxyl group, R.sup.

Abstract: An aqueous printing ink or its semi-aqueous or non-aqueous concentrate exemplified as comprising a substantially homogeneous system of the components:(1) from about 4 to about 80 weight % of one or more polyester materials having an acid component of from about 75 to about 84 mole % isophthalic acid and conversely from about 25 to about 16 mole % 5-sodiosulfoisophthalic acid, and having a glycol component of from about 45 to about 60 mole % diethylene glycol and conversely from about 55 to about 40 mole % 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol or ethylene glycol or mixtures thereof;(2) from about 1 to about 60 weight % of pigment material;(3) from substantially none to about 90 weight % of water; and(4) from about 0.05 to about 30.0 weight % of polyvinyl alcohol.

Abstract: There is provided an electric conductive resin composition formed into a pellet, which includes an electric conductive filler comprising electric conductive fibers and a low-melting point metal, and being coated on the surface thereof with a thermoplastic resin. Flux and/or a phosphorus-based antioxidant may be added to the filler. There is also provided an electromagnetic wave shielding molded product prepared by using the electric conductive resin composition mentioned above, wherein the electric conductive fibers dispersed within the molded product are fixed each other through the low-melting point metal.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which the Rs independently of one another are H, phenyl, naphthyl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.30 alkaryl and R.sup.1 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 aralkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl, phenyl, naphthyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.30 alkaryl or a group of the formula (II)--(CH.sub.2).sub.a --SR.sup.3 (II)R.sup.2 is C.sub.7 -C.sub.30 alkaryl, phenyl, naphthyl or phenyl containing, in the para-position, an HO or C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkoxy group or a group of the formulae ##STR2## or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, are a radical of the formula (III) ##STR3## R.sup.3 is a radical of the formulae --(CH.sub.2).sub.b --COOR.sup.6 or --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 OCOR.sup.7, a is the number 1, 2 or 3 and b is the number 1 or 2, and R.sup.4 is phenyl or a group of the formula (II), the two R.sup.5 s independently of one another are H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 aralkyl, and R.sup.6 is H, C.sub.1 -C.

Abstract: A polyoxymethylene composition comprises an antioxidant of 0.05 to 5% by weight and a basic compound containing at least one tertiary nitrogen atom and a metallic salt of carboxylic acid in the same one molecule of 0.01 to 2% by weight based on polyoxymethylene.

Abstract: A polyunsaturated hydrocarbon polymer-compatible anti-oxidant composition is provided which comprises a mixture of at least one sterically hindered phenolic compound and at least one aryl amine compound in a molar ratio ranging from about 0.1 to about 10.

Abstract: 1,3,2-oxazaphospholidine derivatives of the formula ##STR1## are effective in stabilizing organic materials against oxidative, thermal and actinic degradation, said derivatives being particularly effective as color improvers and process stabilizers in organic materials containing phenolic antioxidants.

Abstract: This invention relates to a combination of anionic and nonionic polymers and surfactants useful for the control of dust emissions into the environment. More specifically, the invention relates to novel compositions and the use of said compositions in treating particulate matter which comprises an aqueous solution of water-soluble polymers comprising a unique mixture of water-soluble anionic acrylic polymers in combination with water-soluble nonionic glycol polymers in an aqueous medium containing effective amounts of an anionic surfactant such as the sulfonates and a nonionic polyalkoxy alcohol cosurfactant.

Abstract: A composition comprising a dispersion of a finely divided particulate solid in a thermoplastic polymeric organic medium in the presence of a lubricant and a processing additive in which the processing additive comprises an organic compound containing at least one group of the formula:--O--A--CO--wherein A is a divalent aliphatic radical containing 17 carbon atoms, at least 4 of which are directly between the oxygen atom and the carbonyl group.The composition is suitable for blending a particulate solid into a polymer.

Abstract: Various substituted aminoxy alkylamine derivatives are effective in stabilizing organic materials against oxidative, thermal and actinic degradation, said derivatives being particularly effective as color improvers and process stabilizers in organic materials containing phenolic antioxidants and/or metal salts of fatty acids and/or hindered amine light stabilizers and/or organic phosphorus compounds; and certain of said derivatives as new compounds.

Abstract: Stabilized solutions of radiation-crosslinkable polymer precursors of highly heat-resistant polymers, containing chelate complex-formers as stabilizers, do not tend to gel through premature crosslinking and can thus be stored and used over a long period.

Abstract: Compounds of the formulae ##STR1## are useful stabilizers of organic polymeric materials which are subject to thermal, oxidative and/or actinic degradation.

Abstract: Salts generally act as reinforcing compounds in polyurethane compositions. Salts containing a free-amine function generally increase the low-strain moduli more than salts which lack such free-amine functions or are neutral. The salts are generally formed by reacting a basic nitrogen function compound such as a monoamine or a diamine with a mono or a dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for preparing a stable dispersion of vinyl polymer, the process comprising polymerizing at least one monomer polymerizable in radical polymerization in an organic liquid in which the monomer is soluble and in which the polymer produced from the monomer is insoluble and in the presence of a dispersion stabilizer comprising at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of:(A) at least one polymer selected from the polymers of acrylic or methacrylic monomer containing perfluoroalkyl group and represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or methyl, n is an integer of 1 to 11, and R.sub.

Abstract: There is disclosed a compound having the structureA--S--X--S--A' Iwherein A and A' are radicals independently selected from the group consisting of the following structures: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are tertiary alkyl radicals having 4 to 8, preferably 4 to 6 carbon atoms, n is a whole number of 1 to 8, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are the same or different radicals selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl radicals having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R.sub.5 is hydrogen or methyl and Z is --O-- or ##STR2## A' can also be hydrogen; and X is a divalent oligomeric segmer having the structure: ##STR3## wherein m ranges from an average of 4 to about 24. There is also disclosed a polymeric cmposition comprising a polymer susceptible to the degradative effects of oxidation having incorporated therein an antidegradant amount of a compound of Structure I.

Abstract: Self-extinguishing polycarbonates are disclosed, which consist of mixtures of polycarbonates with at least one salt of metals of the I and/or the II A and B Groups of the Periodic Table, and/or ammonium salts of organic carboxylic compounds having the general formula (I) ##STR1## and, as an adjuvant, at least one compound which is a member selected from the group consisting of the following classes of compounds:(i) a halogenated phenyl ether;(ii) a phthalimide or naphthalimide;(iii) an organic sulphone or a derivative thereof;(iv) an inorganic compound selected from the group consisting of halides of alkali metals or of alkaline earth metals, oxides of metals of the Groups IB,VIB,VIIB,IIIA,IVA and VIII of the Periodic Table, of the lanthanide group, carbon black and the residues of the pyrolysis of the organic acid salts of formula (I).

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and A are essentially hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl groups with at least one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 being cyclohexyl, n is 0, 1 or 2, m is an integer of 1 to 4 and X is oxygen or --N(R.sub.3)-- wherein R.sub.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or phenyl.

Abstract: Ester substituted benzylhydroxylamine derivatives are effective in stabilizing polyolefin compositions containing a stabilizer or mixture of stabilizers selected from the group consisting of the phenolic antioxidants, the hindered amine light stabilizers, the alkylated hydroxybenzoate light stabilizers, the ultraviolet light absorbers, the organic phosphorus compounds, the alkaline metal salts of fatty acids and the thiosynergists, against degradation upon high temperature extrusion, exposure to the combustion products of natural gas, gamma irradiation or upon storage for extended periods. These ester substituted benzylhydroxylamine derivatives exhibit resistance to loss or extraction during processing and in end-use applications.

Abstract: Substituted aminoxy succinate derivatives of the formula ##STR1## are effective in stabilizing organic materials against oxidative, thermal and actinic degradation, said derivatives being particularly effective as color improvers and process stabilizers in organic materials containing phenolic antioxidants and/or metal salts of fatty acids and/or hindered amine light stabilizers and/or organic phosphorus compounds.

Abstract: Substituted aminoxy propanoate derivatives corresponding to the formula ##STR1## are effective in stabilizing organic materials against oxidative, thermal and actinic degradation, said derivatives being particularly effective as color improvers and process stabilizers in organic materials containing phenolic antioxidants and/or metal salts of fatty acids and/or hindered amine light stabilizers and/or organic phosphorus compounds; and certain of said derivatives as new compounds.

Abstract: Composition of self-extinguishing polycarbonate comprising, in mixture, a not halogenated aromatic polycarbonate and a mixture of additives conferring self-extinguishing characteristics to the same polycarbonate, formed by: (a) salt of alkaline metal, of alkaline-earth metal or of zinc, or mixed salt of said metals, of ethylenediaminotetraacetic acid; (b) oligomer of polycarbonate from tetrabromobisphenol-A terminated with phenol, or decabromodiphenyloxide; and (c) polytetrafluoroethylene.

Abstract: An N-t-alkyl-N-sec-alkyl secondary amine compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X, Y and Z are each independently selected from --H, --OH, or an alkyl group having from 1 to about 15 carbon atoms; and n is an integer of from 3 to about 6.

Abstract: The invention pertains to X-ray contrast spherical hydrogel particles based on polymers and copolymers of acrylates and methacrylates and to a method of their preparation.The subject of this invention are X-ray contrast spherical hydrogel particles based on polymers and copolymers of acrylates and methacrylates characterized by the particles of spherical form with diameter 0.2 to 2 mm, which strongly swell in water and contain a derivative of amino-triiodobenzoic acid of general formula I, ##STR1## where R.sup.1,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, acyl group with 1 to 3 carbon atoms or alkyl with 1 to 10 carbon atoms and X is halogen, --OH or --NH(CH.sub.2).sub.n NH.sub.2, where n=1-6, covalently bonded to the polymer skeleton.

Abstract: A resinous composition composed of a thermoplastic resin, a saponified product of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, and a low-molecular salt or oxide containing at least one element selected from Groups I to III of the Periodic Table. The composition provides molded items which are free of fish eyes and superior in gas barrier properties.

Abstract: Good adhesion of rubber to metal is very important in rubber articles containing metal reinforcement. For example, in a steel belted tire good adhesion between the tire rubber and the metal tire cord is of utmost importance. Good metal to rubber adhesion is also of great importance in a variety of other rubber products, including power transmission belts, conveyor belts, and rubber hoses containing metal reinforcements. This invention reveals the use of certain adhesion promoters that are useful in rubber products containing metal reinforcements. More specifically, this invention discloses the use of allyl phosphite esters, allyl phosphate esters, 5-nitro isatoic anhydride, iminodiacetic acids, N-substituted iminodiacetic acids, salts of N-substituted iminodiacetic acids, and salts of iminodiacetic acids as adhesion promoters in composites containing rubber and metal.

Abstract: Disclosed are bis(4-oxyalkylated-2,6-dialkylphenol) adducts of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid having the formula: ##STR1## wherein each R is a 2,6-dialkyl moiety having the formula: ##STR2## wherein each R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of branched alkyl groups having from about 4 to about 8 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a methyl group and ethyl group.These compounds are useful as stabilizers in organic materials against oxidative degradation.

Abstract: The compatibility and thermal stability of blends of polyamides/carboxyl-containing ethylene polymers is improved by adding thereto an organic carboxylic acid compound, especially di-basic acids such as sebacic acid or tartaric acid. The blends may also contain free-radical scavengers and/or antioxidants. These blends are useful as heat-plasticized adhesives or bonding agents.

Abstract: Surfactants which are blocked against surfactant action (identified herein as "photolabile blocked surfactants") by a photolabile protective or masking group but which, on exposure to actinic radiation, become unblocked are provided. Coating compositions in which surfactant is formed on irradiation are provided by blending the photolabile blocked surfactant with polymeric film-forming materials.Compositions containing the photolabile blocked surfactants are useful when employed as protective coatings on various substrates or as the adhesive in a pressure sensitive adhesive tape. Although initially well adhering to a substrate, such compositions may be readily removed from the substrate following exposure of the same to suitable radiation which unblocks the surfactant to permit it to regain its surfactant activity.

Abstract: Additives for rubber compositions, giving vulcanizates having improved retention of optimum physical properties, are compounds having the formula R-S-B-S-R where B is an organic bridging group and R is an electron-withdrawing group, for example CN, CCl.sub.3, a radical containing an activated methylene group linked to the sulphur atom or the enolic tautomer of a keto-activated methylene group. Also useful as stabilizing agents are oligomeric analogues of such compounds.

Abstract: Surgical material based on liquid monomeric and pulverulent polymeric acrylates and/or methacrylates, catalysts, accelerators and, if appropriate, customary additives, which passes via a plastic state into the solid state by mixing of the liquid and pulverulent components, and which contains 1-15% by weight, based on the total weight, of one or more non-toxic, liquid aliphatic, saturated mono-, di- or tri-carboxylic acids with 1-6 carbon atoms and, if appropriate, 1 or 2 hydroxyl groups, completely or partially esterified with mono-, di- or tri-hydric alcohols with 1-4 carbon atoms, or liquid ethylene glycols or 1,2- or 1,3-propylene glycols with in each case 2 to about 30 glycol units, these liquids having a boiling point above 100.degree. C., preferably above 150.degree. C.

Abstract: Dilute aqueous solutions of high molecular weight polymers of acrylamide or methacrylamide or of homopolymers or copolymers of salts of ethylenically unsaturated C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -carboxylic acids are stabilized to thermal degradation by adding (a) at least 20 ppm of an inorganic sulfur compound, in which the sulfur has an oxidation number of +2 to +5, and (b) at least 20 ppm of a complexing agent for metal ions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a glass-reinforced acetal resin composition having excellent heat stability and mechanical strength. The resin composition contains both a polycyanate compound and an amino-substituted triazine and/or a cyanoguanidine compound as coupling agents. The resin composition of the invention is useful, for example, as a material for automotive parts and machine parts because of its higher mechanical strength and heat stability, especially the former, than conventional known glass-reinforced acetal resins.

Abstract: The high temperature aging of polyamides is substantially improved by incorporating therein an antioxidant and an oxide of a metal of Group II or III of the Periodic Table, preferably a crystalline aluminosilicate such as a synthetic zeolite. The amount of antioxidant is preferably 1 to 5% and the amount of metal oxide is preferably 0.5 to 5%. Polyamides which can be stabilized in this way include Nylon-6, Nylon-11 and Nylon-12.

Abstract: Novel polycarboxy benzene dianhydrides useful as surfactants are disclosed. The novel compounds of this invention are pyromellitate tetraesters wherein two ester moieties characteristically contain fluorinated alkyl groups or saturated hydrocarbon alkyl groups and wherein two ester moieties contain alkylene moieties having a terminal halogen.

Abstract: Colored polyester compositions suitable for formulation into sheets, films, fibers and containers comprising linear thermoplastic polyesters derived from a diol and unpurified terephthalic acid, and containing a color-forming component. The diol can be one or more diols wherein at least a major portion of which is ethylene glycol. The color-forming component can be one or more colorants compatible with the polyester including certain copolymerizable anthraquinone dyes, such as 1,5-bis(2-carboxyphenylthio)anthraquinone and/or 1,5-bis(o-carboxyanilino)anthraquinone.

Abstract: The antioxidative degradation process, and/or color stability of carboxyl-containing ethylene interpolymers is improved by incorporating therein at least one aromatic bis(organophosphorus) compound, with or without a hindered phenol antioxidant and/or a dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: The blocking characteristics of ethylene interpolymers containing --COOH groups are reduced by treating such polymers with a solution of an inorganic compound of a Group I-A metal such as trisodium phosphate and an organic compound of a Group I-A metal such as sodium acetate or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel anthraquinone compounds containing tetra-p-phenylenediamine substituents, particularly useful in molding type polyester compositions and possessing strong infrared absorptivity. This property renders these compounds attractive as additives for increasing the infrared energy absorptivity of polyesters either from high intensity quartz lamps or from certain laser systems. These compounds are particularly useful in bottle polyester material for increasing the blow-mold parison reheat rate, and in the printing of plastic articles with lasers.

Abstract: Elastomers with corrosion-inhibiting properties, characterized by containing a reaction product of an amine of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X represents a number from 5 to 30,R denotes hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, andR.sub.1 denotes C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.8 aralkyl,with an aromatic carboxylic acid and optionally a fatty acid.