Abstract: Novel o-bridged polynuclear polyphenols of the formula I ##STR1## which contain at least one organic radical, such as alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl, per phenyl nucleus and are formed by condensation of the monomeric phenolic components with customary bridging reagents, such as formaldehyde, acetone or sulfur dichloride, or by oxidative coupling of the monomeric phenolic components, and which, depending on the reaction procedure, can contain between 2 and 50 monomer units, are described.The substances according to the invention can be used for stabilizing plastics from oxidative degradation and have a good resistance to extraction.

Abstract: Novel hydroxybenzyl substituted hexaalkyldiphenylmethane derivatives are provided which are useful as stabilizers of resins made from at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer.

Abstract: A method for producing foam polyolefin products which are light-stable and weather-resistant are obtained by the combined use of the following stabilizers:(a) phenolic antioxidants,(b) substituted benzophenones and/or substituted benzotriazoles, and(c) sterically hindered amines.

Abstract: YMedical instruments, e.g., syringes, which can be sterilized by gamma irradiation and which are made of polyolefin resins (preferably a polypropylene polymer) which are resistant to gamma irradiation. The polyolefin is compounded with a specific hindered amine and a specific phenol or its phosphorous ester, each in an amount of from 0.01 to 1 part by weight per 100 parts of the polyolefin.

Abstract: An aromatic polyimide composition usable for producing shaped articles, for example, films, or as varnish, lacquer, or bonding agent, comprises a high molecular weight aromatic polyimide resin which is a polycondensation-imidization product of an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid component comprising 50 molar % or more of 3,4,3',4'-biphenyltetracarboxylic acid, anhydride, salt, or ester with an aromatic diamine component including 50 molar % or more of 4,4'-diaminodiphenylether, and which is dissolved in a mixed solvent consisting essentially of 10% by weight or more of a first solvent component selected from naphthol and resorcin and the balance of a second solvent component selected from phenol and cresols.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising a poly-1-butene polymer and at least one hindered phenol selected from the group consisting of (a) 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzoates of the following formula ##STR1## wherein R represents an alkyl group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms or an aryl group having 6 to 18 carbon atoms, (b) 1,3,5-trimethyl-2,4,6-tris(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)benzene, (c) 1,3,5-tris(4-tert-butyl-3-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylbenzyl)isocyanurate, (d) tris(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)isocyanurate, (e) n-octadecyl-3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate, (f) a nickel salt of a monoethyl ester of bis(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzylphosphonic acid), (g) 2,2'-dihydroxy-3,3'-di(.alpha.

Abstract: Oligomers of 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidinol polycarboxylic acid esters are provided having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: Z is the residue of an aliphatic or aromatic or nitriloaliphatic or hydroxy aliphatic polycarboxylic acid having from three to six carboxylic acid groups and from one to thirty carbon atoms; ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 is hydrogen, alkyl and hydroxyalkyl having from one to about twenty carbon atoms; cycloalkyl having from six to about twenty carbon atoms; aryl having from six to about twenty carbon atoms; or cycloalkylene with the N in the ring and having from two to five carbon atoms;R is alkylene having from two to about twelve carbon atoms; cycloalkylene having from three to about twelve carbon atoms; phenylene having from six to about twenty carbon atoms; mixed alkylenecycloalkylene or alkylene phenylene or oxyalkylene having from two to about twelve carbon atoms; ##STR3## wherein R.sub.4 is alkyl having from one to about six carbon atoms;R.sub.

Abstract: A phenolic phosphite antioxidant for use alone in polyolefins or in admixture with synergists, phenolic/phosphite antioxidants, and the like. The adduct formed by reacting a phosphorus trihalide, preferably PCl.sub.3, with 1,3,5-trimethyl-2,4,6-tris(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)benzene is useful for antioxidant activity in organic materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to phenols which contain a number of aromatic nuclei and in which the bridge formation of these nuclei is in the meta-position to the OH groups. These phenols have the formula I, wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as defined in claim 1.The novel phenols are most suitable for use as stabilizers for organic polymers and lubricants and have particularly good color properties.

Abstract: Irradiation-sterilizable medical articles molded from a propylene polymer composition in which stabilizers are incorporated. Said composition comprises from 0.01 to 0.4 part by weight of each of a specific hindered amine and a specific phenol or its phosphite ester compound incorporated per 100 parts by weight of a propylene polymer with a weight-average molecular-weight to number-average molecular-weight ratio of 5 or below. The above-mentioned composition may additionally contain a sorbitol derivative as the nucleating agent. Medical articles produced from said composition by molding, for example, syringes are suitable for irradiation sterilization. Said medical articles when irradiated undergo little reduction in quality of the material and are accompanied by little bleeding or degradation of the incorporated stabilizers and nucleating agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to phenols which contain a number of aromatic nuclei and in which the bridge formation of these nuclei is in the meta-position to the OH groups. These phenols have the formula I, ##STR1## or ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, A and n are as defined in claim 1.The novel phenols are most suitable for use as stabilizers for organic polymers and lubricants and have particularly good color properties.

Abstract: Copolymer light stabilizers are provided having at least one 2,2,6,6-tetraalkyl piperidyl group in the molecule and a molecular weight within the range from about 1000 to about 20,000, that are copolymers of a maleic or fumaric acid ester containing a 2,2,6,6-tetraalkyl piperidyl group in the alcohol group of the formula: ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## R.sub.2 is alkyl or R.sub.1 ; X is ##STR3## R.sub.6 is lower alkyl; R.sub.3 is hydrogen or alkyl;R.sub.4 is hydrogen or methyl;R.sub.5 is alkylene;Y is ##STR4## R.sub.7 is alkylene; and at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of aliphatic carboxylic acid vinyl ester having from two to eight carbon atoms; alkyl vinyl ethers having from one to eighteen carbon atoms; triallyl isocyanurate; pinene; and tricyclo-(5.2.1.0.sup.2.6)-decene-3; and synthetic resin compositions having improved light stability comprising per 100 parts by weight of resin from 0.001 to 5 parts by weight of the polymeric light stabilizer.

Abstract: A polyolefin resin composition for metallized films, having superior high-impact properties and heat-sealability and also superior printability and adhesive properties of metallized surface and further a good taken-up figure of rolled film is provided, which composition is obtained by blending a crystalline propylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer containing 70% by weight or more of propylene component and having a crystalline m.p. of 150.degree. C. or lower, with a high density polyethylene having a density of 0.940 g/cm.sup.3 or higher, in blending ratios of 96 to 80% by weight of the copolymer and 4 to 20% by weight of the polyethylene, the ratio of the melt flow rate of the polyethylene to that of the copolymer being .gtoreq.0.7.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyester compositions having special utility in film or sheet form having improved gas and water barrier properties, and comprising homo- or copolyesters derived from terephthalic acid or mixtures of terephthalic acid with acids such as isophthalic, 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylic, and the like, and a glycol component such as ethylene glycol or 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, blended with from about 1 to about 30 weight % of certain bisphenols such as bisphenol-A, and naphthalene diols. Films or sheets of these compositions are characterized by having greatly reduced oxygen, carbon dioxide and water vapor permeabilities.

Abstract: A connector member (11) is disclosed for sealed connection with a second connector member (30), to permit sealed flow of material through the joined connector members. The connector member (11) is made of a material selected from the group consisting of aliphatic hydrocarbon resins, aliphatic polyester resins, copolymers of olefins and vinyl acetate, and olefin-acrylate copolymers. The material also contains an effective amount of an antioxidant agent being selected to provide to the material the characteristic of permitting transmission of at least 15 percent of at least one wavelength of ultraviolet radiation having a wavelength between 220 and 300 nanometers through a thickness of 0.003 inch of the material.

Abstract: A polyester, a polyester/polyamide or a polyester/polyamide/polyimide polymers are prepared from (a) a diaryl terephthalate or diaryl isophthalate, and (b) an aromatic polyol or of (a) and a mixture of (b), and an aromatic diamine, or of (a), (b), (c), and (d) a triaryl mellitate, or a copolycarbonate of any of the foregoing including units derived from (e) a diaryl carbonate. The resulting polyester, polyamide, polyester/polyamide or polyester/polyamide/polyimide polymers are adapted for use as an insulating coating on an electrical conductor.

Abstract: Various antioxidant-protected polyolefins are protected against initial discoloration from processing, subsequent discoloration, loss of whiteness, and yellowing with time and upon exposure to elevated temperature by addition of various compounds such as triisopropanolamine, bipyridines, and N,N-bis-(2-hydroxymethyl)soyaamine.

Abstract: [1.1.1.1.]metacyclophane is a cyclic compound consisting of two alkane bisphenol molecules coupled through their available ortho positions by a methylene moiety. The cyclic compound is initially formed as a dihydrate by reaction of a 2,2'-di-substituted alkane bisphenol such as a 2,2'-di-t.butylated alkane bisphenol with paraformaldehyde at about 170.degree. C. in an aromatic solvent. The dihydrate may be dehydrated under select conditions. The cyclic compound is an excellent antioxidant in mineral filled natural rubber, and in polyolefins, particularly in polypropylene.

Abstract: A non-volatile, anti-gel compound having a chain of at least about 5 repeat units of an alkylene oxide and which is soluble in olefin polymers, and an inorganic anti-block agent having a substantially neutral pH are added to a film grade transition metal catalyzed resin containing halide residues such as Ziegler-Natta catalyzed olefin polymer compositions to prevent: (1) gel streaking/pinstriping during film extrusion processes; (2) blocking of the extruded film; and (3) discoloration of the extruded film upon aging. The anti-gel compound has a molecular weight between about 200 and about 4,000,000 Daltons.

Abstract: A composition containing a chelated titanium compound and an additive selected from the group consisting of (1) esters of thioalkanoic acids, (2) di-tertiary-butyl phenol containing compounds, (3) organic phosphites, and (4) mixtures of (2) and (3), retards the color change of the composition on storage. When this composition is used as the catalyst for one package, room temperature curing silicone elastomeric compositions of the type comprising a hydroxyl endblocked polydiorganosiloxane and a silane having an average of from 2.01 to 4 inclusive alkoxy radicals, the silicone elastomeric composition can be stored without substantial color formation. The improvement in reduced color change is useful in silicone elastomeric compositions which are clear or light colored.

Abstract: Methyl methacrylate-butadiene-styrene polymer impact modifiers are improved by mixing them with about 0.01 to 5 percent by weight of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are H, C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl, or 4'-hydroxy-2'-R.sub.2 -5'-R.sub.1 -phenyl. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is mixed with the improved impact modifiers and has improved dispersion and resistance to discoloration.

Abstract: 2,6-Di-tertiary butyl phenyl pentaerythritol spiro bisphosphites are provided having the structure: ##STR1## wherein: R is alkyl having from one to six carbon atoms;R.sub.1 is methyl or ethyl;R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl having from one up to about eighteen carbon atoms; cycloalkyl having from three up to about twelve carbon atoms; and alkaryl and aryl having from six to about thirty carbon atoms; such groups substituted with from one to about four oxy ether--O-- and/or carboxylic ester--COO--groups; the residue of a polyhydric alcohol having from two to about eighteen carbon atoms, and from two to about ten hydroxyl groups; and the residue of a polyphenol having from six to about eighteen carbon atoms and from two to about ten phenolic hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: Organic polymers selected from the group consisting ofpolyolefinsunsaturated elastomerscopolymers of monoolefines and diolefines with other vinyl monomerspolystyrene and copolymers thereofpolymers which are derived from .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated acids and derivatives thereof and copolymers of these monomers with other unsaturated monomerspolymers derived from unsaturated alcohols and amines or derivatives thereofpolyacetalspolyamides and copolyamidesare stabilized against thermooxidative deterioration by the addition of acylated hydroxy acid type compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## Wherein the meanings of the substituents and symbols in formula (I) are as defined herein.

Abstract: Rubber-modified terpolymers of a monoalkenyl aromatic monomer, an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid anhydride and an alkyl methacrylate are found to possess an unexpectedly high heat distortion temperature over a certain range of composition.