Abstract: Polyolefin photovoltaic (PV) backsheets comprise a polypropylene layer stabilized with (A) at least one hindered amine with 2,2,6,6-tetraalkylpiperdine or 2,2,6,6 -tetraakylpiperazinone, either or both in combination with a triazine moiety, (B) a thioester, and, optionally, (C) at least one hindered hydroxybenzoate, and/or (D) an ortho hydroxyl triazine compound. These PV backsheets exhibit a low flame spread index of <100 without the use of FR agents, and the polypropylene layer exhibits good weatherability while providing the required long term heat aging performance necessary for PV modules.

Abstract: In a stack of composite wood boards, the wood boards comprise wood particles and an organic binder.

Abstract: A tire including a circular tire frame containing a resin composition, the resin composition containing a polypropylene having a melting temperature of 160° C. or higher, an ethylene-propylene rubber, and a styrene-containing elastomer, in which a content of the polypropylene having a melting temperature of 160° C. or higher being 60% by mass or less with respect to the resin composition as a whole, and a content of a styrene component being 5% by mass or more with respect to the resin composition as a whole.

Abstract: An oxygen-scavenging composition is provided that includes an oxygen-scavenging component and an oxidation catalyst. In preferred embodiments, the oxygen-scavenging composition includes a thermoplastic polymer that may optionally include the oxygen-scavenging composition as a portion thereof. In preferred embodiments, the composition is suitable for use in packaging articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous-based compositions suitable for use in threadlocking applications comprising: a) at least one carboxyl group containing (co)polymer; b) at least one polymerizable monomer A containing one acryloyl group; c) at least one polymerizable compound B containing at least two acryloyl groups; d) at least one encapsulated free radical initiator; and e) water. The inventive aqueous-based compositions are preferably substantially free of volatile organic solvents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silica-containing rubber mixture produced from at least one rubber, from a sulphur-containing alkoxysilane, from a crosslinking agent, from a filler, and optionally from further rubber auxiliaries, where the said mixture comprises from 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous-based compositions suitable for use in threadlocking applications comprising: a) at least one carboxyl group containing (co)polymer; b) at least one polymerizable monomer A containing one acryloyl group; c) at least one polymerizable compound B containing at least two acryloyl groups; d) at least one encapsulated free radical initiator; and e) water. The inventive aqueous-based compositions are preferably substantially free of volatile organic solvents.

Abstract: The present invention is a new additive material that is physically blended with polymeric material to create at least a partially biodegradable product.

Abstract: The present invention is a new additive material that is physically blended with polymeric material to create at least a partially biodegradable product.

Abstract: The instant invention provides an aqueous dispersion, a coating composition, coating layers and coated article made therefrom.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a composition and process for the stabilization of halogen containing polymer slurries, in particular polyvinylchloride (PVC). The composition comprises a halogen containing polymer in the form of an aqueous suspension or emulsion, a partially hindered phenolic antioxidant and selected sulfur containing antioxidants, which are both solid at 20° C. A further aspect of the invention is the use of specific antioxidant mixtures for the stabilization of halogen containing polymer suspensions or emulsions, in particular PVC.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a composition and process for the stabilization of halogen containing polymer slurries, in particular polyvinylchloride (PVC). The composition comprises a halogen containing polymer in the form of an aqueous suspension or emulsion, a partially hindered phenolic antioxidant and selected sulfur containing antioxidants, which are both solid at 20° C. A further aspect of the invention is the use of specific antioxidant mixtures for the stabilization of halogen containing polymer suspensions or emulsions, in particular PVC.

Abstract: Disclosed is an encapsulation epoxy resin material containing an epoxy resin (A) and a curing agent (B). The epoxy resin (A) contains a compound represented by the general formula (I) below. The encapsulation epoxy resin material has excellent reliability in flame retardance, formability, reflow resistance, moisture resistance, high-temperature shelf characteristics and the like, and is suitably used for encapsulation of a VLSI. Also disclosed is an electronic component comprising an element encapsulated with such a material.

Abstract: A method for forming a heat sealable coating on a substrate, wherein the substrate is formed from at least one oriented polymer is shown. The method includes depositing an aqueous polymer dispersion on the substrate, wherein the aqueous polymer dispersion includes (A) at least one thermoplastic resin; (B) at least one dispersing agent; and (C) water; wherein the dispersion has a pH of less than 12, and drying the dispersion to form a first layer.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed that includes at least one polyolefin, at least one organic peroxide, and an antioxidant mixture of a composition of at least one polyolefin, at least one organic peroxide, and an antioxidant mixture. The antioxidant mixture has at least one fast radical scavenger selected from the group consisting of low hindered phenols, low hindered thiophenols, low hindered thiobisphenols, aliphatic amines, aromatic amines, NOR HALS, hydroxylamines, and mixtures thereof, and at least one long term stabilizer selected from the group consisting of low hindered phenols, highly hindered phenols, thiosynergists, aliphatic amines, aromatic amines, HALS, hydroxylamines, and mixtures thereof. The preferred polyolefin is a homopolymer of ethylene or a copolymer of ethylene and the compositions are useful in insulating media for medium and high voltage wire and cable applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for producing naturally-degradable substitutes of plastics and to a method for producing a granular combination of naturally-degradable polymers suitably usable in the plastic transformation industry.

Abstract: Organic thiol compounds based on pentaerythritol and dipentaerythritol are described herein. More specifically, the compounds of the present invention are mixed esters of pentaerythritol and dipentaerythritol having at least one sulfhydryl group and preferably a plurality of sulfhydryl groups as well as at least one non-thiol-containing group. The organic thiol compounds are utilized to plasticize and/or heat stabilize halogen-containing polymer compositions especially poly(vinyl chloride) compositions. The compositions are substantially free or free of metal-based stabilizers, Lewis acids and terpenes. The compounds of the present invention are ideally utilized in polymers normally susceptible to deterioration and color change which can occur during processing of the polymer or exposure of the polymer to certain environments and surprisingly also serve as excellent plasticizers.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesive strip which is detachable without destruction and without leaving a residue.

Abstract: Organic thiol compounds including mercaptophenylcarboxylates are disclosed which can be utilized to plasticize and/or stabilize halogen-containing polymer compositions, especially poly(vinyl chloride) compositions. Compounds of the present invention are utilized in polymers normally susceptible to deterioration and color change, which typically occurs during processing of the polymer or exposure to certain environments.

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: Aromatic and aliphatic organic thiol compounds are disclosed which can be utilized to plasticize and/or stabilize halogen-containing polymer compositions, especially poly(vinyl chloride) compositions. Compounds of the present invention are utilized in polymers normally susceptible to deterioration and color change, which typically occurs during processing of the polymer or exposure to certain environments.

Abstract: Organic thiol compounds including aromatic, aliphatic, and diester ether compounds containing sulfhydryl groups are disclosed which can be utilized to plasticize and/or stabilize halogen-containing polymer compositions, especially poly(vinyl chloride) compositions. Compounds of the present invention are utilized in polymers normally susceptible to deterioration and color change, which typically occurs during processing of the polymer or exposure to certain environments.

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: The present invention relates to a process for improving the shelf life of a hindered phenol antioxidant comprising the step of intimately mixing the hindered phenol antioxidant with a sulfur-containing peroxide decomposer. The inventors have discovered that mixing the peroxide decomposer with the hindered phenol antioxidant reduces the tendency of hindered phenols to yellow with age. This increases the desirability of the hindered phenol because it will not impart color to polymer systems. The present invention also relates to a composition produced from the process described above, and stabilized compositions and additive packages containing the composition produced from the above-described process.

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

Abstract: A coating composition for fabrics includes wetted microspheres containing a phase change material dispersed throughout a polymer binder, a surfactant, a dispersant, an antifoam agent and a thickener. Preferred phase change materials include paraffinic hydrocarbons. The microspheres may be microencapsulated. To prepare the coating composition, microspheres containing phase change material are wetted and dispersed in a dispersion in a water solution containing a surfactant, a dispersant, an antifoam agent and a polymer mixture. The coating is then applied to a fabric.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use, for increasing the durability of moulds made of silicone elastomer crosslinkable by a poly addition or polycondensation reaction, of additive capable of stabilizing the silicone elastomer constituting the mold with respect to materials to be molded, of an additive selected among: (a) antioxidant additives comprising, in their structure additives containing at least one R—Sq—R′ group in which R and R′ are monovalent hydrocarbon groups with at least 3 carbon atoms or a monovalent hydrocarbon group with an ester bond or R and R′ together form a cycle, q being a whole number between 1 and 3 inclusively, (b) additives inhibitors of free radicals capable, in moulding conditions of generating radicals ═N—O; the invention concerns the synergistic combination of (a)+(b), the synergistic combination of (a) and/or (b) with phosphites (c), except for the use of bis(1-octyloxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate as only additive in a silic

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition of matter which provides heat and color stability to polyvinyl chloride resins, especially of the flexible type, said composition consists essentially of (A) about 10 to about 40 parts by weight of a zinc carboxylate; (B) about 50 to about 80 parts by weight of an alkyl ester of thiodipropionic acid; and (C) abqut 5 to about 20 parts by weight of a phenolic antioxidant. A PVC resin containing the above composition of matter is also disclosed.

Abstract: A mixture of two stabilizers, one including benzene rings bearing hydroxyl substituents and the other containing divalent sulfur atoms, is effective in stabilizing tacky polymers that remain solid up to a temperature of at least 160° C. particularly polymers of isobutylene, so that the polymers give long service in the ambient atmosphere as protective layers coated on aluminum substrates and used to line the interiors of paint baking ovens. When accumulated foreign materials accumulate on the coatings, the coating and the accumulated foreign materials can be decomposed to largely volatile products by heating to a temperature substantially higher than the service temperature but not high enough to melt the metal substrate for the coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to improved polyacetal compositions composed of polyoxymethylene (component A) and a stabilized MBS core shell graft copolymer (component B) formed from a rubber-elastic core based on polybutadiene, and a hard graft shell.The stabilized MBS core shell graft copolymer (component B) contains a special stabilization formulation of at least one hindered phenol, a phosphite, a sulfide, and a pH buffer system.The shaped articles produced from these mixtures are particularly distinguished by an excellent low-temperature impact strength and a good heat aging performance.

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

Abstract: Functionalized elastomer/bitumen compositions with a broad plasticity range are produced by contacting a bitumen or bitumen mixture with an elastomer, a functionalizing agent and optionally a peroxide compound at 100.degree.-230.degree. C. under stirring conditions. The funtionalizing agent is a thiolcarboxylic acid having 3 or more carbon atoms, a thiolcarboxylic acid ester and specifically a disulphide having carboxylic groupings or carboxylic esters. The compositions may be used either directly or in diluted form to produce bitumous binders for making road surfacings, coated materials and sealing coatings.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding material consists ofA) 30-80% by weight, based on A+B, of an elastomeric grafting base A defined in more detailandB) 20-70% by weight, based on A+B, of a shell grafted onto the grafting base A and defined in more detailandC) 0.001-1 part by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of A+B, of .alpha.-tocopherolandD) from a half to ten times the amount, based on C, of a thiodipropionic ester selected from dilauryl and distearyl thiodipropionate.

Abstract: Rubber mixtures vulcanisable with sulphur are proposed which lead to tires with a good rolling resistance and driving behavior on wet roads without the other driving characteristics deteriorating. The rubber mixtures contain a copolymer of conjugated diene and vinyl aromatic compound manufactured by emulsion polymerisation, polyisoprene, polybutadiene, silica, carbon black in a specific range of quantities and also customary additives and a vulcanisation system. A further embodiment additionally contains copolymer manufactured by solution polymerisation in specific quantity ranges, and in this embodiment the polyisoprene is an optional component.

Abstract: The invention relates to mixtures of ABS graft polymers, sterically hindered phenols and dithiodipropionic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is an integer from 1 to 4, R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl; wherein when n is 1, R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, aryl radicals having 6 to 12 carbon atoms, aralkyl radicals having 7 to 12 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl radicals having 5 to 12 carbon atoms and radicals of the formula: ##STR2## wherein x is an integer of from 1 to 7; wherein when n is 2, R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of alkylene radicals having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, cycloalkylene radicals having 5 to 12 carbon atoms, arylene radicals having 6 to 12 carbon atoms, ##STR3## polyalkyl glycol ether radicals having the following structure ##STR4## wherein x is an integer from 1 to 7.

Abstract: An article exhibiting durable fluorescent properties comprising a polymeric matrix, dye, and hindered amine light stabilizer, wherein the polymeric matrix is comprised of polycarbonate and the dye is comprised of a dye selected from the group consisting essentially of thioxanthone, perylene imide and/or thioindigoid compounds. The article exhibits durable fluorescence which resists degradation by ultraviolet or visible radiation. The invention is optionally combined with retroreflective elements so that the resultant article has durable fluorescent properties when exposed to sunlight and is also retroreflective. A method of manufacturing an article exhibiting durable fluorescent properties is also disclosed along with a method of increasing the durability of polycarbonate in a dyed system.

Abstract: The invention relates to improved polyacetal compositions composed of polyoxymethylene (component A) and a stabilized MBS core shell graft copolymer (component B) formed from a rubber-elastic core based on polybutadiene, and a hard graft shell.The stabilized MBS core shell graft copolymer (component B) contains a special stabilization formulation of at least one hindered phenol, a phosphite, a sulfide, and a pH buffer system.The shaped articles produced from these mixtures are particularly distinguished by an excellent low-temperature impact strength and a good heat aging performance.

Abstract: Esters and polyesters which contain disulfide linkages were found to be effective stabilizers of polycarbonate resin. Accordingly, a polycarbonate composition containing disulfide esters, alone or as a coadditive with a polyether is rendered more resistant to the deterioration resulting upon exposure to gamma radiation.

Abstract: A connector comprising a housing comprising a polybutylene terephthalate resin composition comprising:(A) 100 parts by weight of a polybutylene terephthalate resin having an intrinsic viscosity of from 1.10 to 1.30 dl/g as measured in o-chlorophenol at 25.degree. C.;(B) from 40 to 60 parts by weight of a copolymer of acrylonitrile and styrene;(C) from 10 to 20 parts by weight of a graft copolymer comprising:(C1) from 65 to 75% by weight of copolymer comprising from 75 to 85% by weight of ethylene and from 25 to 15% by weight of glycidyl methacrylate, and(C2) from 25 to 35% by weight of a copolymer of acrylonitrile and styrene;(D) from 0.05 to 0.5 part by weight of a hindered phenol compound represented by formula (I): ##STR1## (E) from 0.05 to 0.5 part by weight of a thioether compound represented by the following formula (II):(R.sub.3 SR.sub.4 COOCH.sub.2).sub.m C(CH.sub.2 OH).sub.4-m (II)wherein the variables are defined in the specification.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions containingA) ABS-type resin,B) aromatic polycarbonate resins,C) a compound bearing several carboxyl groups or mixtures thereof and optionallyD) further polymer resins,characterized in that an ABS resin with at least one basically acting additive is used as component A, component C is selected from compounds having a molecular weight of from 150 to 260 having at least two carboxyl groups (--COOH) in the molecule, and the weight ratio of basically acting additive in A: carboxyl groups in C is from 5:1 to 1:1.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire with a tread comprised of elastomer, silica, optionally carbon black, and a silica coupler comprised of dithiodipropionic acid.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprised of elastomer, silica, optionally carbon black and a silica coupler comprised of dithiodipropionic acid.

Abstract: A polyvinylbutyral-based thermoplastic composition which is useful for forming thermoadhesive films for adhering bases onto a glazing. The composition comprises a polyvinylbutyral resin with a hydroxyl group content of between 22 and 26% by weight, a plasticizer for the resin and an orthosubstituted phenolic antioxidizing agent. This composition is useful for forming a thermoadhesive film having good adhesion at the surface of the glass and good stability at high temperatures.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition comprising (A) 45 to 99% by weight of a graft copolymer obtained by special graft polymerization of a monomer (b) such as an aromatic vinyl compound, a methacrylic ester, etc. in the presence of grafted polymer rubber (a), and (B) 55 to 1% by weight of a thermoplastic aromatic polyester resin can yield shaped articles excellent in impact resistance, chemical resistance, etc. with excellent processability.

Abstract: Chlorine-containing polymers, e.g., PVC and poly(vinylidene chloride), are effectively heat-stabilized by formulating therewith at least one zinc stannate and/or at least one zinc hydroxystannate, characteristically in combination with at least one organozinc compound, at least one organocalcium, organobarium, organomagnesium or organolanthanide compound, and at least one beta-ketoaldehyde, beta-diketone, 1,4-dihydropyridine monomer or polymer, beta-ketoester, beta-aminocrotonic ester, mercaptocarboxylic ester or alpha-phenylindole.

Abstract: This invention relates to a solubilizing agent for water insoluble vinyl pyrrolidone/acrylic acid copolymers which comprises a mixture of water and an aliphatic oxygen-containing compound having an oxygen to carbon ratio of between about 1:1 and about 0.1:1 combined in a weight ratio of between about 5:1 and about 1:3 water to aliphatic.

Abstract: Thiol compounds are combined with an organometallic halide or metallic halide to provide thermal stability to vinyl halide polymers.

Abstract: A stabilized thermoplastic resin composition is provided which comprises the following components (i), (ii) and (iii):(i) 100 parts by weight, based on the total amount of the following (A), (B) and (C), of a mixture comprising (A) about 10-100% by weight of a polyphenylene ether, (B) 0-about 90% by weight of an alkenyl aromatic resin, and (C) 0-about 90% by weight of a crystalline thermoplastic resin, total amount of (A) and (B) being at least about 15% by weight of the total amount of (A), (B) and (C),(ii) 1-50 parts by weight of an alkenyl aromatic elastomer (non-hydrogenated), and(iii) a stabilizer comprising (D) 0.01-5 parts by weight of a sulfur compound and (E) 0.01-5 parts by weight of at least one phenol compound.

Abstract: A compatible alloy of a polyester, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and a polycarbonate containing effective amounts of a polyester compatibilization agent and a polycarbonate compatibilization agent does not show any apparent phase separation according to Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) micrographs. The PET compatibilization agent is a multiphase polymer desirably with a flexible polymer core and a functional polymer shell. The polycarbonate compatibilization agent is also a multiphase polymer desirably with a flexible polymer core and a functional polymer shell. Optionally, a polymer can be utilized which is non-compatible with the alloy, such as an immiscible polyester, e.g., polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). In other words, an incompatible polyester can be utilized along with a compatible alloy polyester.The alloy is thermoplastic and can contain various fillers as well as various reinforcing fibers such as fiberglass.