Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising (A) a copolymer of (meth)acrylic esters, (B) a crosslinking agent and (C) a phenol derivative; an adhesive composition comprising (D) a copolymer of (meth)acrylic esters having a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of 500,000 to 2,500,000 or (D′) a mixture of the copolymer (D) and an oligomer of (meth)acrylic esters having Mw of 1,000 to 10,000 (100:5 to 100:100 by weight), (E) a crosslinking agent and (F) a radical scavenger; and an adhesive optical component comprising a layer of the adhesive composition disposed at least on one face of an optical component.

Abstract: This invention relates to a rubber composition composed of high Tg diene-based elastomers and which contains a high Tg liquid polymer of high vinyl polybutadiene and to such a composition being sulfur cured. The invention also relates to a tire having a tread of such rubber composition.

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 provides a polymer which is a polymerization product obtained by polymerizing at least ethylene, 1-pentene and 1-hexene; and a process for producing a polymer by reacting at least ethylene, 1-pentene and 1-hexene in a reaction zone at a pressure between atmospheric and 60 kg/cm3 and at a temperature between 30° C. and 120° C., in the presence of a catalyst system. The invention also provides a polymer composition which comprises a terpolymer of ethylene, 1-pentene and 1-hexene, a phenolic stabilizer component, a metal salt of a higher aliphatic acid, and, optionally, at least one organic phosphite stabilizer.

Abstract: To provide a polyacetal resin composition having an excellent corrosion inhibiting effect on metals, particularly reduced in the adverse effect on magnetic tapes or the like, and suitable for use in producing component parts of a magnetic tape cassette such as a reel hub or tape guide, 100 parts by weight of a polyacetal resin (A) is blended with 0.05 to 5 parts by weight of an antioxidant (B), 0.001 to 5 parts by weight of a specified nitrogen-containing compound (C), and 0.001 to 3 parts by weight of a boric acid compound.

Abstract: Organic materials having excellent stability against oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation comprise as stabilisers (i) at least one compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, and (ii) calcium lactate and/or calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate.

Abstract: Novel dibenzoylresorcinol-based compounds are disclosed wherein the dibenzoylresorcinol is bonded to the residue of either an alcohol or a carboxylic acid group, via a methylene carboxylate linking group; and wherein the dibenzoylresorcinol is bonded directly to a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group which does not include a pendent hydroxyl group. The groups attached to the dibenzoylresorcinol may contain a wide variety of functional sites which permit further reaction, e.g., copolymerization. The described compounds are very useful as UV light absorbers and may be used to form improved coating compositions which usually include a transparent, polymeric matrix material. The coating compositions may be applied to various substrates, e.g., thermoplastics, to afford a selection of enhanced properties, such as UV light resistance and abrasion resistance.

Abstract: A biaxially extended polyester film which comprises a polyester resin having ethylene A biaxially oriented polyester film comprises a polyester resin having ethylene terephthalate and ethylene isophthalate repeating units in a weight ratio of 90:10 to 75:25; 0.02 to 0.06 weight % of an organic phosphite or phosphate ester; and 0.01 to 0.05 weight % of a hindered phenol compound, wherein the film possesses good thermal stability, processability, and thermal adhesive strength to a metal surface and is useful in forming the inner laminate layer of a metal container.

Abstract: Recycled plastics, predominandy thermoplastics, from domestic, commercial and industrial waste can be stabilized against thermooxidative degradation by adding a combination of a sterically hindered phenol with an organic phosphite or phosphonite and a metal salt of a fatty acid.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyurethane urea prepared by reacting a reaction mixture ofa) one or more polyisocyanates, withb) one or more compounds having on average at least 1.8 Zerewitinoff-active hydrogen atoms and a molecular weight of between 400 and 10,000, andc) water,wherein the water is introduced into the reaction mixture with the aid of an effective quantity of one or more emulsifiers. The reaction mixture may additionally contain d) further conventional auxiliary substances and additives.

Abstract: A polyoxymethylene composition, polyoxymethylene parts, and a process for the production of polyoxymethylene. The polyoxymethylene composition contains one or more polyoxymethylene species, an aqueous anionic polyurethane dispersion, phenolic antioxidant(s), and optionally, colorant, filler, and conventional additives. The composition exhibits improved resistance to non-ferrous metal corrosion.

Abstract: A phenolic resin molding material for molding at lower than normal pressures, comprising as resin components a combination of (A) a crystalline phenolic compound having two or more hydroxyphenyl groups and (B) a compound having two or more hydroxyl groups in the benzene ring, or (A), (B) and (C) a phenolic resin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for recovery of petroleum and gas, which comprises (a) a copolymer having a molecular weight of 100,000 or more, composed of 30-75 mole % of N-vinylpyrrolidone unit, 5-70 mole % of (meth)acrylamide unit and 0-20 mole % of (meth)acrylic acid unit or a salt thereof, (b) a water-soluble aldehyde, (c) a phenol compound, and (d) water. This composition can form a gel in a required gelling time even at high temperatures and even in the presence of bivalent metal ions and accordingly can be used for efficient recovery of petroleum and gas.

Abstract: This invention is a composition and a kit to prepare the composition and articles made from the composition, which composition comprises polyethylene terephthalate, a nucleating agent having a defined Nucleation Index and optionally a polyolefin and a heat stabilizer. A particularly effective nucleating agent is polytetrafluoroethylene.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polyamide molding materials contain, as essential components,A) from 39 to 99% by weight of a polyamide or a mixture of different polyamides andB) from 1 to 30% by weight of a phenol of the general formula IR.sub.3 E Iand E is a trivalent, aliphatic, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -hydrocarbon radical, triazinetriyl or a trivalent C.sub.6 - or C.sub.10 -aryl radical, andc) from 0 to 60% by weight, based on the amount of polyamide, of fibrous or particulate fillers or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: A composition of an oil-soluble, olefin-based polymer and an oil-soluble polar polymer having nitrogen functionality, wherein the polymers in combination in oil exhibit incompatibility as evidenced by phase separation, shows improved compatibility by addition to the mixture of certain hydrocarbyl substituted hydroxyaromatic materials.

Abstract: The thermal and hydrolytic stabilities of the elastomeric thermoplastic copolyether-esters are remarkably improved by the addition of a synergistic mixture consisting of an tri (hydroxybenzyl) benzene and of a bis (alkyl-phenyl) pentaerythritol diphosphite.The copolyether-esters thus compounded find use in the extrusion, blow and injection molding technologies.

Abstract: This invention relates to polyarylene sulphides (PAS) containing certain nitro compounds with reduced flash formation.

Abstract: The invention is directed to stabilizer compositions, to polymers containing these stabilizer compositions for use as additives in polymeric matrices, and to polymeric products which contain these additives. The stabilizer compositions comprise a ternary composition of a sterically hindered phenol, a less sterically hindered phenol, and an organic phosphite. These compositions are admixed with polymers to provide polymeric additives to improve the physical and mechanical properties of polymeric matrices.

Abstract: Polyphenylene ether- polyamide compositions having improved resistance to water absorption and swell are provided by incorporating therein a phenolic compound.

Abstract: A stabilizing composition for thermoplastic organic polymers containing measured quantities of: (a) a sterically hindered phenol; (b) a triarylphosphite; and (c) a dialkylthiodipropionate. Stabilized polymer compositions are also described containing a thermoplastic organic polymer, in particular a polyolefin, and a stabilizing quantity of said stabilizing composition, which possess excellent characteristics in relation to their melt flow index and color when subjected to repeated extrusion and in relation to their long-term thermal stability.

Abstract: An additive to cement comprises a granular zinc salt of a copolymer of an olefin having 2 to 8 carbon atoms and an ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic anhydride, prepared by reacting the powder of the copolymer with powder of zinc oxide or zinc hydroxide in the presence of water.

Abstract: A stabilized polyethylene composition containing catalyst residues comprising at least one transition metal comprises (a) polyethylene, (b) 100 to 2000 ppm by weight based on the total weight of the composition of one or more antioxidants of the phenolic type and (c) 100 to less than 2000 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition of zinc oxide but substantially no calcium stearate. The composition has improved color and improved resistance to coloration effects.

Abstract: A polymeric molding compositon based on aliphatic polyamides contains as additives polyarylene sulfides and polyphenolic compounds free from tertiary alkyl group ortho to the phenolic-OH groups is useful in producing molded articles such as films, fibers and shaped objects.

Abstract: Substituted aminoxy propionamide derivatives corresponding to the formula ##STR1## said derivatives being useful as color improvers and stabilizers in various polymeric substrates.

Abstract: Stabilizers for enhancing the resistance of synthetic resins to deterioration when exposed to elevated temperatures and/or ultraviolet light comprising from about 0.001 to about 10 parts by weight of a bisphenol phosphite having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is tertiary-butyl or tertiary-amyl, R.sub.2 is alkyl having from one to about nine carbon atoms, R.sub.3 is hydrogen or alkyl having from one to about four carbon atoms, and R.sub.4 is alkyl having from one to about thirty carbon atoms; and from about 0.001 to about 10 parts by weight of a phenol having the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.5 is alkyl having from one to about four carbon atoms; and stabilized synthetic resin compositions comprising such stabilizers.

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: A composition of a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl alcohol, 0.01 to 0.5 weight percent of a monovalent or divalent metal salt of an aliphatic carboxylic acid having 3 to 9 carbon atoms and 0.05 to 0.5 weight percent of a hindered phenolic antioxidant exhibits improved stability toward oxidative gel formation at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a stabilizer useful to retard transesterification in moldable polymer blends containing polyester(s) during processing of the blends at elevated temperatures, particularly at high temperatures above about 285.degree. C. More particularly, the stabilizer comprises a phosphate-epoxy adduct. The stabilizer may optionally further comprise a reactive functionality component comprising a compound having a imide or oxazoline functionality and/or a hindered phenol component. The invention is also directed to a composition comprising the stabilizer and a particularly defined polymer blend.

Abstract: A filled polyolefin, particularly polypropylene, containing a sterically hindered phenol antioxidant and a compound of formula I and/or II ##STR1## in which R is unsubstituted phenyl or phenyl substituted by 1 or 2 C.sub.1-12 alkyl groupsn is 0 or 1 andA is a monofunctional or difunctional residue of a phenyl, diphenyl, diphenyl ether, diphenylmethane or dibenzofuran,as processing stabilizer has good long-term stability even in the absence of conventional sulphur-containing co-stabilizers.

Abstract: An impact modifier for a thermoplastic resin is disclosed, which comprises (I) 100 parts by weight of a graft copolymer formed by graft-polymerizing (B) a monomer having a vinyl group in the molecule onto (A) a butadiene polymer and, incorporated therein, (II) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a thioether type heat stabilizer, (III) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a phosphite type heat stabilizer and (IV) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a phenol type heat stabilizer having a molecular eight of at least 500. A thermoplastic resin composition having this impact modifier incorporated therein exhibits a good heat discoloration resistance and heat deterioration resistance under high-temperature conditions, as well as an improved impact resistance.

Abstract: Bislactams of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently of one another are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 and/or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 form a tetra- or pentamethylene radical, and R.sup.5 is hydrogen, carbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, benzoyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.10 -phenylalkyl, the phenyl nucleus being unsubstituted or substituted by one or two C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyoxy, fluorine, chlorine or bromine radicals, or is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -cyanoalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -hydroxyalkyl or C.sub.2 - or C.sub.3 -aminoalkyl, and the acid addition salts and hydrates of these compounds.The compounds (I) are stabilizers for organic materials.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a stabilizer useful to retard transesterification in moldable polymer blends containing polyester(s) during processing of the blends at elevated temperatures, particularly at high temperatures above about 285.degree. C. More particularly, the stabilizer comprises a phosphate-epoxy adduct. The stabilizer may optionally further comprise a reactive functionality component comprising a compound having a imide or oxazoline functionality and/or a hindered phenol component. The invention is also directed to a composition comprising the stabilizer and a particularly defined polymer blend.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shaped, thin-walled, thermoformed, heat-set article, the composition of which comprises:(a) a crystallizable polyester having repeating units from at least 90 mol % terephthalic acid and repeating units from at least 90 mol % 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, the total dicarboxylic acid mol % and the total glycol mol % each being 100 mol %, said polyester having an inherent viscosity of about 0.7-1.1, and(b) a heat stabilizing amount of an antioxidant system comprising a hindered phenol, a thio ester or ether and a phosphate salt.

Abstract: Polyphenylene ether-polyamide compositions having improved resistance to water absorption and swell are provided by incorporating therein a phenolic compound.

Abstract: A process and nylon release sheet for manufacturing printed circuit boards from epoxy prepregs is disclosed. In such process layers of the prepregs are separated from one another by a release sheet. The release sheet comprises an aliphatic or aromatic nylon or nylon copolymer which is a condensation product of a dicarboxylic acid and a diamine. The nylon film contains a heat stabilizer and an inorganic particulate antiblock additive, e.g. diatomaceous earth, glass beads, amorphous silica, talc, mica and molybdenum disulphide. The nylon may be toughened by the addition of a phosphorus-containing catalyst or an epoxide.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersant composition for cement comprises 100 parts by weight of a copolymer of an olefin having 2 to 8 carbon atoms and an ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic anhydride, the copolymer being in the form of fine particles having an average size of 0.1 to 20 micrometers, 15 to 300 parts by weight, of zinc, as zinc oxide or zinc hydroxide, and water, the composition being adjusted to have a pH value of 6 to 12.

Abstract: This invention relates to a styrenic polymer-based thermoplastic formulation containing a brominated cycloaliphatic flame retardant and a thermal stabilizer system comprising an organotin stabilizer, a hindered phenolic antioxidant and, optionally, a polyhydroxy aliphatic compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyolefines stabilized against damage caused by light and containing(A) at least one polyalkylpiperidine light stabilizer,(B) an organic salt of zinc or magnesium and(C) either(C.sub.1) a UV absorber or(C.sub.2) a pigment or(C.sub.3) a UV absorber and a pigment.

Abstract: A synthetic resin composition comprising a synthetic resin and a special phenolic polymer is stabilized for a long period of time and excellent in heat resistance and light resistance.

Abstract: A gelable composition is provided which can be injected into a well prior to steam treatment of the well. The composition comprises water, a water-dispersible polymer, a water-dispersible first crosslinker and a water-dispersible second crosslinker, wherein the first and second crosslinkers have differing temperature responsive crosslinking characteristics over the temperature range of about 70.degree. F. to about 400.degree. F. so as to enable crosslinking of the polymer and gelation of the composition over substantially the entire temperature range. Injection of the composition into a "cold" well followed by steam treatment of the well causes the polymer to undergo a two stage crosslinking reaction which produces a particularly effective and stable gel in diverting steam from "thief zones" in the formation surrounding the well.

Abstract: Polyoxymethylene molding materials having improved heat stability and consisting of(A) one or more polyoxymethylene homopolymers and/or copolymers and(B) one or more antioxidants having a sterically hindered phenolic structure,(C) with or without additives, contain(D) as an additive, one or more alkaline earth metal silicates and/or alkaline earth metal glycerophosphates, advantageously in an amount of from 0.002 to 2.0% by weight, based on the weight of component (A),for improving the heat stability, reducing the tendency to discoloration and minimizing the free formaldehyde content.To prepare the novel polyoxymethylene molding materials, the components are advantageously melted in an extruder at from 150.degree. to 260.degree. C.The polyoxymethylene molding materials are useful for the production of films or, preferably, moldings, which are used, for example, in the automotive, electrical appliances and electronics industries.

Abstract: A stabilizer composition for synthetic resin is described comprising a piperazine derivative represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each represents an alkyl group having from 12 to 20 carbon atoms or a 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl group; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; and n and m each represents 2 or 3.A synthetic resin composition is also described comprising polyolefin and the aforesaid piperazine derivative.

Abstract: A process for the in-reactor stabilization of an alpha olefin comprising the steps of sequentially:adding alpha olefin monomer into a polymerization reactor;adding a mixture of selectivity control agent and cocatalyst to the polymerization reactor;adding a procatalyst to the polymerization reactor;injecting an alkyl-aluminum-antioxidant into the polymerization reactor;injecting an acid acceptor into the polymerization reactor; andpolymerizing the monomers in the reactor.

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: Substituted amino carbamate 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: 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: In the production of elasthane threads by solution spinning of polyurea polyurethanes by conventional spinning processes, excellent stabilization against light and noxious gases are obtained if at least one component of the system to be spun contains tertiary amino groups and the substances used as antioxidizing agents are phenols of the kind which do not form colored nitro compounds.

Abstract: Carbonate polymer compositions exhibit good thermal stability and good non-yellowing characteristics. Compositions comprise a carbonate polymer (e.g., a homopolycarbonate of bisphenol A), a heat stabilizing phosphorous compound (e.g., an organo-phosphite or an organo-phosphonite), an epoxy compound containing internal acyclic ether linkages (e.g., a diglycidyl ether of a polypropylene glycol), and optionally a hindered phenol. Such compositions retain desirable properties upon exposure to hot and humid conditions.

Abstract: Alkylidene bisphenol phosphites and phosphates having 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl piperidinyl groups are provided having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 is alkyl having from one to about twelve carbon atoms;R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl having from one to about twelve carbon atoms;m is 0 or 1;n is 0 or 1;X is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## wherein: R.sub.5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, oxyl O.sup.2, alkyl having from one to about twelve carbon atoms; arylalkyl having from seven to about eighteen carbon atoms; 2,3-epoxypropyl, acyl having from one to about eight carbon atoms and ##STR3## in which R.sub.6 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl having from one to about twelve carbon atoms and phenyl, and Y.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen; acyl having from one to about twelve carbon atoms; and ##STR4## Z.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of ##STR5## wherein R.