Abstract: A stabilized thermoplastic resin composition is disclosed which comprises structural units derived at least one substituted or unsubstituted polycarbonate, at least one substituted or unsubstituted polyester and a combination of at least two quenchers, wherein said quencher is selected from a group consisting of phosphorus compound, carboxylic acid, derivates of carboxylic acids, epoxy functional polymers and boron compound. Also disclosed is a stabilized thermoplastic resin composition comprising: structural units derived at least one substituted or unsubstituted polycarbonate, at least one substituted or unsubstituted polyester, an epoxy functional polymers and a combination of at least one quenchers, wherein said quencher is selected from a group consisting of phosphorus compounds, carboxylic acid compounds, polyols, and boron compounds. In addition the composition disclosed possess good optical properties, thermal properties and stability.

Abstract: A stable, aqueous composition containing a substantially crosslinked alkali-swellable acrylate copolymer rheology modifier, a surfactant, an alkaline material, and various compounds therein, as for example substantially insoluble materials requiring suspension or stabilization, such as a silicone, an oily material, or a pearlescent material. Additionally, this invention also relates to the formation of a rheologically and phase stable cationic hair dye composition. The invention further relates to the incorporation of an acidic material after the addition of an alkaline material to reduce the pH of the composition without negatively impacting the viscosity of the composition.

Abstract: A positive type resist composition comprising: (A) a resin having a monocyclic or polycyclic alicyclic hydrocarbon structure, which increases the solubility in an alkali developing solution by the action of an acid; (B) a compound capable of generating an acid upon irradiation with an actinic ray or a radiation; and (C) an alkoxy alcohol as a solvent, wherein an alkoxy group and an alcoholic hydroxyl group are connected to each other via at least three carbons.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous dispersions for solid phenolic antioxidants, wherein the antioxidants are dispersed in the aqueous phase with polyvinyl alcohol as dispersing agent. The invention also relates to a process, which comprises stabilising a polymer material against oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation by adding to the polymer the aqueous dispersion.

Abstract: About 0.001 to 1 part by weight of a phenol component (B1) and/or about 0.001 to 10 parts by weight of an amino acid (B2) are added relative to 100 parts by weight of a polyacetal resin (A) to prepare a polyacetal resin composition. The phenol component (B1) may be a novolak phenol-series resin, a phenol aralkyl-series resin, a polyvinyl phenol-series resin, a polyhydric phenol, a polyphenol, a catechin compound, or a lignin. The amino acid (B2) may be an ?-amino acid, a ?-amino acid, a ?-amino acid, a ?-amino acid, or a derivative of an amino acid. The polyacetal resin composition may further contain an antioxidant, a heat stabilizer, a processing stabilizer, a weather (light)-resistant stabilizer, or a coloring agent. The polyacetal resin composition ensures marked inhibition of formaldehyde emission.

Abstract: The present invention includes methods and compositions relating to a hot melt adhesive that includes ethylene methyl methacrylate and a tackifying resin.

Abstract: The novel transparent polyolefin, polyester or polyamide article disclosed is stabilized against the effects of light, oxygen, heat and agressive chemicals by addition of 0.005–0.30% by weight the polymeric substrate of a hydroxyphenyl triazine UV absorber, and is characterized by its thickness between 1 and 500 ?m. Preferred polyolefin articles thus stabilized are agricultural films containing as further stabilizer a sterically hindered amine. The novel compositions act as selective UV filter especially useful in agriculture.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I or II where R is an aryl moiety, such as phenyl, naphthyl or biphenylyl, or is phenyl substituted by one or more trifluoromethyl, bromo or cyano, and E1 and E2 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl and the like are prepared by reaction of a benzotriazole substituted on the 5-position of the benzo ring by a halogen atom with a arylboronic acid or ester in the presence of a transition-metal catalyst, such as palladium (II) diacetate. The benzotriazole compounds of formula I are particularly efficacious as stabilizers for automotive coatings and candle wax.

Abstract: A golf ball including a center, a cover, and, optionally, at least one intermediate layer disposed between the center and the cover, wherein the cover is formed from a polyurethane composition, or a reaction product thereof, including at least one polyol; at least one polyisocyanate; at least one curing agent; and at least one color stabilizer; wherein the color stabilizer is present in an amount sufficient to provide a ?C* of less than about 22 upon exposure to UV light over a timeframe of 1 hour.

Abstract: The addition of at least 20 weight percent of at least one member of a specified class of monobenzoates to at least one member of a specified class of dibenzoates that freeze at 28° C. or above results in a mixture that is both a liquid at this temperature and an unexpectedly effective plasticizer for many organic polymers. The plasticized polymer compositions are useful in various end use applications including adhesives and caulks.

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 relates to highly compatible, high molecular weight hydroxyphenylbenzotriazole UV-absorbers and for their use in protecting plants in green houses and the protection of foodstuffs, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, personal care products, shampoos and the like from the deleterious effects of ultraviolet radiation. It has been found that certain highly compatible, high molecular weight hydroxyphenylbenzotriazole UV-absorbers are especially effective towards this end when incorporated in the containers or films in which such materials are stored.

Abstract: A stabilizer mixture containing A) either (A1) at least one compound of the formula in which R1 is for example hydrogen or C1–C8alkyl; R2, R3, R5 and R6 are for example hydrogen, C1–C30alkyl or phenyl; R4 is for example C1–C30alkyl or 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl; and n1 is a number from 1 to 50; or (A2) at least one compound of the formulae wherein n2 and n2* are a number from 2 to 50; B) magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide, zinc oxide, zinc hydroxide or an organic salt of zinc or magnesium; and C) either (C1) an UV absorber or (C2) a pigment or (C3) an UV absorber and a pigment; with the proviso that, when component A) is at least one compound of the formulae (IIIa) and (IIIb), component B) is magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide or an organic salt of zinc or magnesium. Such a stabilizer mixture is particularly useful for stabilizing a polyolefin against light-induced degradation.

Abstract: A stabilizer mixture containing A) for example at least one compound of the formula (I) wherein the radicals R1, independently of one another, are hydrogen, C1–C8alkyl, —O?, —CH2CN, C3–C6alkenyl, C7–C9phenylalkyl, C7–C9phenylalkyl which is substituted on the phenyl radical by C1–C4alkyl; or C1–C8acyl; and B) magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide, zinc oxide, zinc hydroxide or an organic salt of zinc or magnesium, or a hydrotalcite; and C) either (C1) an UV absorber or (C2) a pigment or (C3) an UV absorber and a pigment. Such a stabilizer mixture is particularly useful for stabilizing a polyolefin against light-induced degradation.

Abstract: The invention relates to stabilizers containing at least two phenolic groups bonded to one another via a connecting radical (II) which is a polyol with a number-average molecular weight of from 75×F g/mol to 250×F g/mol, preferably from 100×F g/mol to 200×F g/mol, in particular from 100×F g/mol to 150×F g/mol, where the term F is the number of phenolic groups in the molecule.

Abstract: Crosslinkable, flame retardant insulation compositions having improved resistance to scorch are provided. The compositions are comprised of a base resin, hydrated inorganic filler, coupling agent and stabilizer and formulated with a peroxide/scorch retardant combination, specifically, a combination of ?,??-bis(t-butylperoxy)diisopropyl benzene and 2,4-diphenyl-4-methyl-1-pentene.

Abstract: A molding composition exhibiting bleach resistance includes a polyoxymethylene matrix polymer, from about 0.5 to about 10 weight percent of a bleach stabilizer selected from alkali metal or alkaline earth element carbonates or phosphates and mixtures thereof dispersed in the matrix resin. A bleach co-stabilizer is selected from the group consisting of: (a) a poly(alkoxy) stabilizer; (b) a zinc oxide stabilizer; (c) a color stabilizer consisting of a mixture of calcium citrate and calcium propionate, wherein the calcium citrate is the predominant component of the color stabilizer mixture; or (d) mixtures of two or more of (a), (b) and (c). The compositions exhibit a bleach resistance index of at least 2.0.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition especially suitable for preparing extruded articles is disclosed. The composition contains polycarbonate, a fatty acid ester and a triazine conforming to formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 independently one of the others is selected from the group consisting of C1-C8-alkyl, halogen and —CN, and where R5 is H or C1-C20-alkyl.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water-soluble film which comprises a modified polyvinyl alcohol containing an N-vinylamide monomer unit in an amount of 1 to 10 mole percent, and a carboxyl group and a lactone group in a total amount of 0.020 to 4.0 mole percent in the molecule, and having a degree of polymerization of 300 to 3000, and a degree of hydrolysis of 75 to 99.5 mole percent. Further, the present invention provides a package obtained by packaging an acidic substance, a chlorine-containing compound, or the like using the water-soluble film.

Abstract: There is a provided a polyurethane composition, which exhibits an excellent property of preventing discoloring or coloring not only by oxidized nitrogen gases but also by heat, characterized in that (A) a hindered phenol antioxidant, and (B) an amide represented by the following general formula (I): R1—CONH2??(I) wherein R1 represents an alkyl group having 12 to 21 carbon atoms is compounded in the polyurethane.

Abstract: A cycloolefin copolymer resin having a Hunter b color value of less than 1.0, which resin comprises: (a) a first cycloolefin copolymer having a glass transition temperature of from about 100° C. to about 220° C. and an intrinsic viscosity of from about 5 to about 1000 ml/g as measured in decalin at 135° C., (b) up to about 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the resin, of a second cycloolefin copolymer, said second copolymer having a glass transition temperature of greater than about 50° C. and an intrinsic viscosity of from about 1 to about 500 ml/g as measured in decalin at 135° C., and (c) from about 0.01% to about 3%, based on the total weight of the resin, of at least one lubricant selected from the group consisting of fatty acid esters of aliphatic polyhydric alcohols, with the proviso that the glass temperature of the second cycloolefin copolymer is at least 25° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a block copolymer composition comprising a block copolymer (I) comprising at least two polymer blocks (each polymer block (S) comprising vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon monomer units) and at least one polymer block (B) comprising isoprene monomer units and 1,3-butadiene monomer units, and a polystyrene resin (II), wherein, in the block copolymer (I), the amount of the vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon monomer units, the total amount of the isoprene monomer units and the 1,3-butadiene monomer units, and the isoprene monomer unit/1,3-butadiene monomer unit weight ratio are within specific range, wherein the block copolymer (I) has a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon block ratio (BL) within a specific range, and wherein the block copolymer (I) and the polystyrene resin (II) satisfy a relationship represented by the following formula (1): 15+0.25BL?Wa?35+0.

Abstract: Mixtures of esters produced by reacting a mixture of aromatic and aliphatic monocarboxylic acids with a diol containing from 2 to 12 carbon atoms are effective plasticizers for plastisols containing dispersion grade polymers of vinyl chloride. The freezing point of the present ester mixtures and their efficacy as plasticizers can be varied by adjusting the type and relative concentration of the aliphatic acid used to prepare the plasticizer. The ester mixtures can also be used as plasticizers for other organic polymers.

Abstract: A composition having a trisamino triphenyl compound and a layer composition having a trisamino triphenyl compound and a polyamide.

Abstract: An undercoat composition comprises a film-forming synthetic resin and contains a non-volatile acidic aromatic polar organic compound in free acid or salt form, which compound facilitates the removal by a stripping composition of a top coat paint which is subsequently applied over the undercoat. A top coat composition for applying as the outer coating on a substrate comprises a film-forming synthetic resin having functional groups and a curing agent for crosslinking the synthetic resin and contains a non-volatile acidic aromatic polar organic compound in free acid or salt form, which compound facilitates the removal of the cured top coat by a stripping composition from a cured undercoat of similar composition which does not contain the said acidic aromatic polar organic compound.

Abstract: An automobile interior or exterior trim material which is formed of a thermoplastic elastomer composition containing 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer and 0.001-10 parts by weight of an alkyl benzoate compound of the following formula (I): wherein each of R1 and R2 is a hydrogen atom, a C1-C8 alkyl or cycloalky; grout, or a C6-C12 aryl, alkylaryl, or arylalkyl group; and R3 is a C1-C30 alkyl group. The interior or exterior trim material of the invention has improved weather resistance and resistance to weather-induced coloring.

Abstract: A stable, aqueous composition containing a substantially crosslinked alkali-swellable acrylate copolymer rheology modifier, a surfactant, an alkaline material, and various compounds therein, as for example substantially insoluble materials requiring suspension or stabilization, such as a silicone, an oily material, or a pearlescent material. Additionally, this invention also relates to the formation of a rheologically and phase stable cationic hair dye composition. The invention further relates to the incorporation of an acidic material after the addition of an alkaline material to reduce the pH of the composition without negatively impacting the viscosity of the composition.

Abstract: The invention concerns transparent, flame retardant, thermoformable, UV-stabilized, single layered or multilayered films, containing a cristallizable thermoplastic material, preferably polyethyleneterephthalate, at least one flame retarding agent and a UV stabilizer as main components. Said films are characterized by good stretchability, thermoformability and good optical and mechanical properties, which makes them and the shaped bodies made from said films suitable for both inner and outer applications.

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: This invention relates to an UV stabilizing additive composition comprising an ortho-hydroxy triazine compound, a hindered hydroxybenzoate compound and optionally a hindered amine compound. This additive composition may be used to stabilize materials from UV radiation. This invention also contemplates a method of stabilizing a material by contacting the material with the UV stabilizing additive composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a block copolymer comprising at least two S polymer blocks comprising vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon monomer units, and one B polymer block or two or more B polymer blocks which contains or collectively contain isoprene monomer units and 1,3-butadiene monomer units, wherein the amount of the vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon monomer units and the total amount of the isoprene monomer units and the 1,3-butadiene monomer units are, respectively, from 60 to 95% by weight and from 40 to 5% by weight, each based on the weight of the copolymer, wherein the isoprene monomer unit/1,3-butadiene monomer unit weight ratio is from 45/55 to 97/3, and wherein the vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon monomer unit moiety of the copolymer has a short segment ratio of from 0 to 30% by weight, which is defined as the weight percentage, based on the total weight of vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon monomer units in the copolymer, of the vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon monomer units in at least one short segment consisting of 1 to 3 vinyl aromatic hy

Abstract: An adhesive composition and tapes utilizing the adhesive compositions are disclosed. A tape utilizing the adhesive composition of the present invention particularly suitable for use in closure systems associated with air ducts and air connectors is disclosed. A composition particularly suitable for use as an antioxidant in adhesive compositions is disclosed.

Abstract: A process for the vulcanization of a rubber composition, and articles of manufacture where the vulcanized rubber comprises the vulcanization reaction product of the vulcanisation process of the invention, are disclosed. The vulcanisation process is carried out on a vulcanizable composition containing a silica dispersion agent of the formulae I-IV. The composition of the present invention allows for the partial or complete replacement of conventional silane coupling agents in silica filled rubber compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to synergistic stabilizer compositions comprising Hindered Amine Stabilizers (HAS), phenolic antioxidants, and, if appropriate, UV-absorbers, for thermoplastic polymers, especially for polyolefin pipes and other polyolefin molding materials, which are in prolonged contact with water. These mixtures show superior long term performance as measured by standard test methods such as oxidation induction time (OIT).

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a phenolic resin, an alkoxy silane, and an acid. The coating composition of the present invention promotes adhesion between a multiple layer coating composition and a substrate and between the respective layers of the multiple layer coating composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to transparent, impact-resistant thermoplastic molding materials containing A) a matrix consisting of at least two different mixture components, B) an impact-resistance modifier, C) an additive, essentially consisting of c1) at least one 2,6-disubstituted phenol, and c21) at least one organic phosphite of general formula (I) P(OR1)n(OAr)3−n, c22 at least one organic phosphite of general formula (IIa) and/or (IIb), or c23) a mixture of compounds in accordance with c21) and c22).

Abstract: An intumescent fire retardant polymeric composition includes a thermoplastic polymer and an intumescent and fire-resistant additive for the thermoplastic polymer having less than fifty percent by weight of a total weight of the composition.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesive compositions suitable for a variety of applications, especially in nonwoven disposable articles, are prepared by blending various adhesive components with a bacteriostat. The bacteriostat is incorporated into the adhesive compositions in sufficient amounts to inhibit the growth of various microorganisms, particularly bacteria. The preferred bacteriostat is triclosan in amounts of 0.01% to 5% by weight.

Abstract: Disclosed is a styrene polymer composition comprising a styrene/n-butyl acrylate copolymer (I) comprising styrene monomer units and n-butyl acrylate monomer units in a specific ratio, and a branched block copolymer (II) comprising vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon monomer units and conjugated diene monomer units in a specific ratio, wherein the branched block copolymer (II) has a block configuration comprising at least one vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon polymer block and at least one polymer block selected from the group consisting of at least one conjugated diene polymer block and at least one vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon/conjugated diene copolymer block, wherein the vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon polymer block of the branched block copolymer (II) exhibits, in a gel permeation chromatogram thereof, at least one peak molecular weight in each of two different specific ranges, and wherein the branched block copolymer (II) has a specific vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon block ratio.

Abstract: A metallic gloss image composition including a hydromorphic solvent and a polsulfurnitride derivative dissolved in the hydromorphic solvent. The polysulfurnitride derivative has the following formula: R1—(—S═N—)n—R2. Instead of the hydromorphic solvent, a thermoplastic renis formed by polymerization of monomers can be used to obtain the metallic gloss image composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to synergistic combinations of certain phenolic antioxidants in thermoplastic polymers, especially in polyolefin pipes and other thermoplastic molding materials which are in prolonged contact with water. The instant combinations lead to better resistance against oxidative degradation as measured in terms of oxidation induction times (OIT), color and other technically important parameters as known in the art.

Abstract: Hindered amines substituted on the N-atom with an —O—E—OH moiety are particularly effective in stabilizing polyolefin and automotive coating compositions against the deleterious effects of oxidative, thermal and actinic radiation where the presence of the OH group on the compounds adds important properties not attainable by the use of normal —O—E moieties.

Abstract: A stable, aqueous composition containing a substantially crosslinked alkali-swellable acrylate copolymer rheology modifier, a surfactant, an alkaline material, and various compounds therein, as for example substantially insoluble materials requiring suspension or stabilization, such as a silicone, an oily material, or a pearlescent material. Additionally, this invention also relates to the formation of a rheologically and phase stable cationic hair dye composition. The invention further relates to the incorporation of an acidic material after the addition of an alkaline material to reduce the pH of the composition without negatively impacting the viscosity of the composition.

Abstract: A method of using an extrudable thermoplastic compositions that contains a mixture of benzotriazoles is disclosed. The composition is suitable for producing sheets having improved surface quality.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition suitable for preparing molded articles having improved mechanical properties is disclosed. The composition contains A) a (co)polymer of at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of styrene, &agr;-methylstyrene, nuclear-substituted styrene, methyl methacrylate, acrylonitrile, methacrylonitrile, maleic anhydride and N-substituted maleimide , and B) a graft polymer of B.1) at least one member selected from the group consisting of styrene, &agr;-methylstyrene, nuclear-substituted styrene, methyl methacrylate, acrylonitrile, methacrylonitrile, maleic anhydride and N-substituted maleimide on B.2) a rubber having a glass transition temperature of ≦10° C. and C) a mixture of at least 3 components selected from I) metallic compounds, II) esters III) amides and IV) certain specified compounds exemplified by oil or wax.

Abstract: A process for preparing stabilized olefin polymers which have a low cold heptane extractables content by polymerization of olefins with Ziegler or Phillips catalysts, wherein the polymer is, immediately after leaving the polymerization reactor, brought into contact with an involatile phenol derivative.

Abstract: There are described compositions comprising a) an emulsion crude rubber, synthetic latex or natural rubber latex subject to oxidative, thermal, dynamic and/or light-induced degradation, and b) as stabilizer at least one compound of formula I wherein R1 is C8-C20alkyl; and optionally c) as further stabilizer at least one compound of formula II wherein R2 is C8-C12alkyl, R3 is hydrogen, C1-C12alkyl, cyclohexyl, 1-methylcyclohexyl, benzyl, &agr;-methylbenzyl, &agr;,&agr;-dimethylbenzyl or —CH2—S—R2, R4 is C1-C12alkyl, benzyl, &agr;-methylbenzyl, 60 ,&agr;-dimethylbenzyl or —CH2—S—R2, and R5 is hydrogen or methyl.

Abstract: A composition for an insulating layer of an electric cable wherein the composition contains an ethylene plastic as the base resin and further contains up to about 5% by weight of additives including antioxidant, and peroxide cross-linking agent. The composition is characterised in that the antioxidant additive includes a compound of the formula (V): R1(—(C+O)O—)k(CH2)1—S—(CH2)m(—OO(C═O)—)nR2 where R1 and R2, which are the same of different, are C7-C23 alkyl, C7-C23 alkenyl, R3—Ar—, Ar—R3—, or AR—, where R3 is C8-C24 alkyl and Ar is c6-c14 aryl; k and n, which are the same of different, are 0 or 1, l and m, which are the same or different, are integers ≧0; with the proviso that the compound is free from phenolic groups; and that the compositions is free from compounds having the formula (VI): R—O—(C═O)—CH2CH2SCH2CH2—(C═O)—O—R where R is a C8-C20 alkyl group.

Abstract: To offer a resin material in which various properties such as excellent appearance and rigidity inherent to a polyacetal resin are maintained and a weather (light) resistance is improved. That is, a branched polyacetal resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a branched polyacetal copolymer (A) having an oxymethylene group as the main repeating unit and having a branching unit represented by the following formula (I), 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a weather (light) resistant stabilizer (B) and 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a hindered amine substance (C): wherein m and n each is an integer of 0 to 5; the sum of m+n is 1 to 5; and R is a monovalent organic group having a molecular weight of 40 to 1000.

Abstract: The addition of at least about 30 weight percent of diethylene glycol (DEG) monobenzoate or dipropylene glycol (DPG) monobenzoate to diethylene glycol (DEG) dibenzoate, which is a solid at 28° C., results in a mixture that is unexpectedly a liquid at this temperature. The resultant mixtures are effective plasticizers for aqueous polymer compositions, including adhesives and caulks.