Abstract: There is provided a second component, and a method of producing a second component, for a two-component sprayable paint. The sprayable paint can be sprayed in a sprayer apparatus. The first component is methyl-methacrylate. The second component is a mix of: a catalyst for the methyl-methacrylate; and an acetone-based paint. In a particular case, the catalyst is benzoyl-peroxide or dibenzoyl-peroxide. In another case, the acetone-based paint comprises an acrylic copolymer binder.

Abstract: The use of a mixture of 5-pyrimidinol derivatives with sterically hindered phenol derivatives for adjusting the reactivity and the gel time of resin mixtures and reactive resin mortars based on radically polymerizable compounds is described. Furthermore, a resin mixture containing the inhibitor combination, a reactive resin mortar containing this resin mixture and two-component mortar systems with the reactive resin mortar according to the invention and a hardener with improved stability in storage and good low-temperature hardening properties are also described. The resin mixture according to the invention is suitable in particular for chemical fastening of construction elements in boreholes in various substrates.

Abstract: Curing agents for air-drying alkyd-based resins, coatings, such as paint, varnish or wood stain, inks and linoleum floor coverings, based on an iron/manganese complex containing tetradentate, pentadentate or hexadentate nitrogen donor ligands are disclosed.

Abstract: Multicolor thermal imaging members are described that comprise color-forming layers that are separated by thermally-insulating layers and can be addressed with a thermal printing head in contact with a surface to form an image. The thermally-insulating layers are designed to be as thin as possible consistent with at least partially independent addressing of the color-forming layers, and are formulated so as not to lead to instabilities either before or after printing or to give rise to dimensional changes of a thermal imaging member when it is subjected to changes in temperature or humidity. Coating compositions for manufacturing such thermally-insulating layers are also provided.

Abstract: Structural, radically curable resin compositions suitable for (re)lining contain: a. 30-70 wt. % of a resin characterized by (i) a molecular weight Mn between 500 and 3000 and (ii) an acid value between 0 and 30 mg KOH/g resin, and wherein at least 80% of the total amount of resin is vinyl ester resin, b. 30-70 wt. % of at least one reactive diluent, characterized in that at least 25% of the reactive diluent is a difunctional diluent having a molecular weight Mn between 200 and 500 and the optional monofunctional diluent having a molecular weight Mn between 100 and 200, c. 0.00001-5 wt. % initiator, d. 0.00001-5 wt. % inhibitor. wherein the average molecular weight per reactive unsaturation (WPU) of the components (a) and (b) is equal or greater than 190 Dalton and that the amount of styrene in the resin composition is less than 5 wt. % (calculated as wt. % of the total weight of the components (a), (b), (c) and (d)).

Abstract: Antibacterial cosmetic brush hairs include synthetic fibers treated with quaternary ammonium salt, phenolic compound, and acid. The antibacterial cosmetic brush hairs inhibit the loss of the antibacterial effect through washing or the like.

Abstract: The present technology generally relates to emulsion polymer latexes, particularly those used in pressure sensitive adhesives, paints and coatings. Surfactant compositions of the present technology for use in forming at least one emulsion polymer latex comprise at least one branched surfactant, at least one sterically bulky surfactant, or a mixture of branched and sterically bulky surfactants. One preferred surfactant composition comprises at least one alkoxylated polyaryl substituted aromatic compound or at least one alkoxylated polyalkyl substituted aromatic compound. Another preferred surfactant composition comprises a mixture of at least one branched-alkyl sulfate and at least one ethoxylated polystyrylphenol. Another preferred surfactant composition comprises at least one sulfated polystyrylphenol.

Abstract: A sterilized article comprising a sterilized or hydrogen peroxide vapor-sterilized polymer composition, the polymer composition comprising a polyetherimide, wherein after exposure to 100 cycles of the hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization using a mixture of hydrogen peroxide vapor and hydrogen peroxide plasma for 30 minutes at 20 to 55° C., the color of the polymer composition of the article exhibits a color shift of delta E of 10 units or less relative to the color of the polymer composition color before the first hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization cycle, wherein delta E is measured in accordance with ASTM D2244.

Abstract: A sterilized article comprising a hydrogen peroxide plasma or hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilized polymer composition, the polymer composition comprising from 20 to 80 weight % of a polyphenylene ether sulfone; and from 20 to 80 weight % of a polyetherimide. When sterilized with a hydrogen peroxide plasma, or hydrogen peroxide vapor, the articles have surprisingly improved resistance to changes in color and clarity as well as resistance to loss of mechanical properties.

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: Thermoplastic formulations to manufacture pipe and fluid accessories for home and industrial use comprising a polyvinyl chlorinated thermoplastic compound (CPVC) at a level up to 100 phr, oxidizing agents, polymer promoter agents, and impact modifier agents characterized because it includes a blend of internal and external lubricant agents based on: paraffinic wax selected from paraffinic wax from calcium stearate, polyethylene wax, oxidized polyethylene wax, stearic acid and fatty acid waxes, polyethylene wax, homopolymer of oxidized ethylene, paraffinic wax and mercaptide thermostabilizing agents.

Abstract: A polyamide acid solution and/or gel film is subjected to at least any one of the following processes: addition of a semiconducting inorganic filler, addition of a conductivity imparting agent, and formation of a conductive film. Thereafter, the polyamide acid contained in the polyamide acid solution or gel film is imidized. Thus, the obtained semiconducting polyimide film has surface and volume resistances satisfactorily controllable and less dependent on voltage, excellent mechanical properties, and a high elongation rate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to various processes that utilize one or more supercritical fluids to disperse various inorganic and organic materials, including crystalline materials, into polymeric compositions, substrates or pre-formed articles without the utilization of melt processing of the polymeric compositions or exposing the various inorganic and organic materials and the polymers (or polymeric precursors) to a hot environment. The present invention also describes the unique properties that can be imparted to a polymer/resin composition or article once it has been subjected to a process according to the present invention versus those normally attributable to conventionally treated/processed polymer materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to flat film conductors comprising thermoplastic polyurethane and stabilised thermoplastic polyurethane comprising antioxidants and metal deactivators, preferably for use in flat film conductors.

Abstract: The whiteness and stability of a polyolefin have been found to be improved upon addition of a first phosphite, an arylalkyl diphosphite, and a second phosphite selected from a second arylalkyl disphosphite or a triarylphosphite. In addition, the addition of a triarylphosphite with an arylalkyl disphoshite has been found to improve the hygroscopic nature and the hydrolytic stability of the arylalkyl disphosphite.

Abstract: An organohydrosiloxane composition comprising: a) one or more organohydrosiloxane compounds, each having at least one [—HSiR—O—] unit, wherein R?C1–C18 linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl, C1–C18 linear, branched, or cyclic alkoxy, or substituted or unsubstituted aryl, and b) an antioxidant compound shown in Formula (1) ?wherein the antioxidant compound is a phenolic compound and is present in a concentration from about 1 ppm to about 5,000 ppm and wherein R1 through R5 can each independently be H, OH, C1–C18 linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl, C1–C18 linear, branched, or cyclic alkoxy or substituted or unsubstituted aryl. The compositions of present invention exhibit stability and significantly extend the shelf life of organohydrosiloxane products and allow greater flexibility in handling these products in chemical processes or semiconductor manufacturing. The resulting stabilization of siloxanes prevents the possibility of complete polymerization (i.e.

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

Abstract: Thermoplastic resin composition are provided that comprise a thermoplastic resin and an amount of antioxidant effective to increase the adhesion of paint to an article made from the composition. Also provided are methods to improve the paint adhesion of articles wherein the articles have been subjected to a temperature of at least about 330° F. for period of at least about 10 minutes. In a preferred embodiment, the antioxidant, also known as a stabilizer, or mixture of stabilizers is selected from the group consisting of the phenolic antioxidants, the 3-arylbenzofuranones, the hindered amine stabilizers, the ultraviolet light absorbers, the alkaline metal salts of fatty acids, the hydrotalcites, the epoxydized soybean oils, the hydroxylamines, the tertiary amine oxides, thermal reaction products of tertiary amine oxides, the thiosynergists, and mixture containing at least one of the foregoing.

Abstract: An improved method of manufacturing blown polyolefin films with increased bubble stability and higher blown film production rates is disclosed. A method in which the amounts and ratios of known antioxidant polymer film additives (phosphites and phenolics) are controlled to provide limited long chain branching (LCB) and greater rheological breadth in a polyethylene melt to improve both processing characteristics and mechanical properties in the resulting film.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cross-linkable, halogen-free, flame-resistant plastic mixture which can especially be used, in a cross-linkable state, for coating cables. The inventive plastic mixture comprises the following plastic components: (a) 3 to 50 weight parts (phr) of at least one ethylene copolymer from the group comprising ethylene vinyl acetates, ethylene ethyl acrylates, ethylene methyl acrylates or ethylene butyl acrylates, (b) 30 to 96 weight parts (phr) of a high-density polyolefin, especially a HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) having a density of >0.94 g/cm3, and (c) 1 to 20 weight parts (phr) of a polyolefin which has been grafted with a derivative of an unsaturated carboxylic acid, especially HDPE-g carboxylic acid derivatives. Components (a) to (c) together produce a total of 100 weight parts (phr) of plastic. The mixture also comprises the following components: (d) 40 to 250 weight parts (phr) of a filling material, and (c) 0.1 to 15 weight parts (phr) of a stabilizer system.

Abstract: A composition, and a method of using the composition, are described which composition comprising: (A) at least one chlorinated polyvinyl chloride or mixture of at least one polyvinyl-chloride and at least one chlorinated polyvinyl-chloride thereof; (B) at least one volatile organic liquid which is a solvent for the polymer of (A); and (C) a stabilizer comprising (i) an organophosphite compound, at least one hindered phenol, at least one of an organotin compound or mixtures thereof, and (ii) at least one metal-containing carbonate salt. The composition and methods of the present invention act to retard the loss of chlorine from the resins of the adhesive compositions and to absorb or otherwise inactive any lost chlorine. The compositions of the invention are useful in a variety of applications including use as adhesives, cements (including solvent cements) glues or pastes for holding together materials by surface attachment, and as sealants which are load-bearing elastic jointing and insulating materials.

Abstract: A heat stabilized block copolymer composition which comprises a block copolymer comprising a polymer block mainly composed of a monoalkenyl aromatic compound and a polymer block mainly composed of a conjugated diene compound, the content of the monoalkenyl aromatic compound being 5-95% by weight based on the total weight of the block copolymer, and phenolic stabilizers. By adding two or more specific phenolic stabilizers to a block copolymer of a monoalkenyl aromatic compound and a conjugated diene compound, there can be obtained a block copolymer composition which exhibits excellent heat stability even under being heated at high temperatures, is high in the effect of being inhibited from formation of gel-like materials and is excellent in color tone.

Abstract: The whiteness and stability of a polyolefin have been found to be improved upon addition of a first phosphite, an arylalkyl diphosphite, and a second phosphite selected from the group consisting of a second arylalkyl diphosphite and a triarylphosphite. In addition, the addition of a triarylphosphite with an arylalkyl diphosphite has as been found to improve the hygroscopic nature and the hydrolytic stability of the arylalkyl diphosphite.

Abstract: Polymer film, coating, and molded article elements for use in a display device are described which comprise a polymer phase having molecularly dispersed therein an acid scavenger compound, a hindered amine light stabilizer compound and a hindered phenol antioxidant compound, wherein the hindered amine light stabilizer compound and the hindered phenol antioxidant compound are present at a weight ratio of from 20:1 to 1:20, and the weight ratio of the acid scavenger compound to the total concentration of hindered amine light stabilizer compound and hindered phenol antioxidant compound is from 10:1 to 1:10. Use of a combination of an acid scavenger and a combination of two radical scavenger antioxidants dispersed in a polymer phase in accordance with the invention enables enhanced stabilization of the polymer when exposed to high heat and/or humidity condition, which has been found to be especially desirable when applied to polymer layers laminated into displays (e.g., polarizers in liquid crystal displays).

Abstract: A composition is disclosed comprising: (A) a thermoplastic resin; and (B) a stabilizing amount of a blend of at least one sterically hindered phenol antioxidant, at least one aromatic amine and/or N,N′-substituted oxamide antioxidant, and at least one lactone antioxidant having a 3-phenylbenzofuran-2-one structure. A method is also disclosed for stabilizing a thermoplastic resin, wherein the method comprises adding thereto a stabilizing amount of a blend of at least one sterically hindered phenol antioxidant, at least one aromatic amines and/or N,N′-substituted oxamide antioxidant, and at least one lactone antioxidant having a 3-phenylbenzofuran-2-one structure.

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: Polyolefin mouldings which have excellent stability on permanent contact with extracting media comprise, as stabilizers, a selected mixture comprising an organic phosphite or phosphonite and a specially selected group of sterically hindered phenols or a certain group of sterically hindered amines. In addition, a selected three-component mixture comprising a phosphite or phosphonite, a phenolic antioxidant and a certain group of sterically hindered amines is particularly suitable as stabilizer for polyolefin moldings which are in permanent contact with extracting media.

Abstract: A composite containing I) an ABS component which contains

Abstract: Scavenging moisture from a polyisocyanate useful for preparing thermosetting polyurethane coatings therefrom is accomplished by admixing with the polyisocyanate a t-butylated hydroxytoluene and an alkyl ester of toluenesulfonic acid in which the alkyl ester comprises at least 90% para ester, thereby improving the shelf life of the polyisocyanate.

Abstract: The process for production of a heat-stable and light-fast product consisting of multifilaments, monofilaments or flock for textile and industrial applications includes mixing from 0.2 to 0.5% by weight, based on the amount of product, of a UV absorber having a melting point of from 135 to 145° C. and a colorant having a melting point greater than 180° C. with a polyester powder at room temperature to form a starting mixture; feeding from 1 to 100% of the starting mixture and from 0 to 99% by weight PET granules into a cooled feed zone of a twin-screw extruder; operating the twin-screw extruder to melt, knead and homogenize the feed to form polymer strands, which are then cooled and cut to form a compound; and subsequently melt-spinning the compound to form the product. When the product is made by this method the UV absorber is incorporated in the product, thus avoiding the additive-related manufacturing problems.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition is provided which is resistant to gas fading upon exposure to atmospheric pollutants. The compositions containing a stabilizing amount of a phosphite of the formula ##STR1## wherein Y.sup.1 is an alkyl, preferably t-butyl, and Y.sup.2 is t-butyl or sec-butyl. Fibers and films made from the composition exhibit improved fade resistance compared to fibers and films made from polyolefins stabilized with various other commercially available phosphite. The compositions also contain an additive selected from hindered phenolic antioxidants and hindered amine light stabilizers.

Abstract: A composite fiber having a single filament fineness of not more than 8 deniers and comprising:a hydrogenation product of a block copolymer comprising poly(vinylaromatic) blocks and poly(conjugated diene) blocks and containing a specific phenol-based compound and a large amount of an inorganic fine powder anda fiber-forming polymer; this composite fiber has, in spite of a large content of the inorganic fine powder and its small fineness, excellent spinnability upon its production and excellent processability after spinning, as well as excellent fiber properties.

Abstract: The cycloolefin resin compositions of the present invention comprise a thermoplastic resin containing an olefin polymer having an alicyclic structure, specific stabilizers selected from phenolic stabilizers, organic thioether stabilizers, organic phosphite stabilizers, UV-ray absorbers and hindered amine stabilizers. The cycloolefin resin compositions show excellent thermal aging resistance and weathering resistance by the use of specific stabilizers, and therefore they are favorably used for forming optical instrument parts. Furthermore, the thermoplastic resin may be prepared from an olefin polymer having an alicyclic structure and a flexible polymer or flexible polymers. The incorporation of the flexible polymer especially improves the mechanical strength of the resultant products, and therefore the resin compositions are favorably used for machine parts, electronic parts, automobile parts, etc.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 n-alkyl, isopropyl, s-butyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl or .alpha.-methylbenzyl, R.sub.2 is C.sub.4 -C.sub.18 tert-alkyl or .alpha.,.alpha.-dimethylbenzyl, R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.28 alkyl, and R.sub.4 s methyl or ethyl, with the proviso that the --CHR.sub.3 R.sub.4 group contains at least 4 carbon atoms, are suitable for stabilizing organic material which is susceptible to degradation induced by heat, oxidation or actinic light.

Abstract: A connector comprising a housing comprising a resin composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a 4,6-nylon resin, (B) from 80 to 120 parts by weight of a polyphenylene ether resin modified with an unsaturated organic acid compound, and (C) from 0.1 to 0.4 part by weight of a copper halide.

Abstract: The invention is directed to stabilizer compositions, to polymers containing three stabilizer compositions for use as additives in polymers, and to polymeric products which contain these additives. The stabilizer compositions comprise a compositon of: a) at least two hindered phenols and b) a sulfide. These compositions are admixed with polymers to provide polymeric additives to improve the physical and mechanical properties of polymers matrices.

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.

Abstract: Disclosed is an olefin polymer-based thermoplastic elastomer comprising a propylene polymer material, an amorphous olefin copolymer rubber, and optionally a semicrystalline, essentially linear ethylene-C.sub.3-4 alpha-olefin copolymer, having incorporated therein zinc salts of certain mercapto compounds and sterically hindered di-tertiary butyl phenol compounds. The compositions exhibit good retention of properties at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein n is 2-4, R.sub.1 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenylalkyl, phenyl or a radical of formula II ##STR2## R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenylalkyl or aryl, or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together are alkyl, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl or phenylalkyl, R.sub.7 is hydrogen, alkyl or a group of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.k COOR.sub.8, where k is 0-2 and R.sub.8 is hydrogen or alkyl, and T is an n-valent hydrocarbon radical which may be interrupted by heteroatoms, are useful stabilizers for substrates subject to the deleterious effects of oxygen, heat and/or actinic radiation.

Abstract: Substituted 1,3,2-benzoxazaphospholidines of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenylalkyl or aryl, n is 1 to 4, and T is an n-valent aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon radical are effective in stabilizing organic materials against the deleterious effects of oxygen, heat and actinic radiation.

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: Disclosed are films, containers and container liners comprising a copolyester having repeat units from terephthalic acid and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, and a hindered phenolic antioxidant.

Abstract: A composition comprising (A) (i) a crosslinked organosilicon polymer or crosslinkable organosilicon prepolymer comprising alternating (a) cyclic polysiloxane or tetrahedral siloxysilane residues and (b) polycyclic hydrocarbon residues derived from polycyclic polyenes having at least two non-aromatic, non-conjugated carbon-carbon double bonds in their rings linked through carbon to silicon bonds, wherein at least one of the cyclic polysiloxanes or tetrahedral siloxysilanes (a) or the polycyclic polyenes (b) used to form the polymer or prepolymer has more than two reactive sites; or (ii) a crosslinked or crosslinkable linear poly(organohydrosiloxane) polymer having at least 30% of its .tbd.

Abstract: A composition containing a) a polystyrene, substituted polystyrene, copolymer or terpolymer of styrene or of a substituted styrene, polycarbonate, polyester-carbonate, polyurethane, polyamide copolyamide, polyacetyl or polyphenylene oxide and b) at least one compound of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is methyl or ethyl and R.sub.2 is C.sub.2 -C.sub.30 alkyl.Compounds of the formula I in which R.sub.2 is C.sub.8 -C.sub.30 alkyl are novel and are suitable for stabilizing organic materials against thermal, oxidative and actinic degradation.

Abstract: A stabilizer composition for polymer materials, especially for polyolefin based on a combination of alkylated aralkylphenol and bis-[aralkylphenyl] pentaerythritol-diphospite.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyetherimide ester composition comprising at least one polyetherimide ester resin and a modifier composition which is comprised of a modifying amount of at least one multifunctional epoxy resin. The modifier composition may optionally also include a thio ester and a hindered phenol.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with the stabilization of organic materials subject to oxidative degradation. The synergists of this invention possess organothioethyl alcohol segmers or moieties which enhance the antioxidative activity of phenolic and amine stabilizers. The invention is also concerned with compounds that contain an organothioethyl alcohol moiety and their use in oxidizable materials in combination with polymerizable and/or conventional antidegradants.

Abstract: A stabilizing composition and process for guayule type rubbers which can be directly applied to guayule-type plants or shrubs before processing thereof, or to guayule-type rubber miscella, rubber-resin miscella, etc., contains a volatile low melting point antioxidant which is either liquid or solid and an optional liquid inert carrier which lowers the melting point of the antioxidant. Since antioxidants are generally expensive, recovery thereof as by distillation is aided through the utilization of low boiling point antioxidants.

Abstract: Disclosed is a new partial capping synthesis wherein resinous mixtures containing controlled amounts of phenolic hydroxyl and/or mercapto functionality, and aliphatic hydroxyl functionality are synthesized. Such synthesis comprises providing one or more resins which in total contain aliphatic primary and/or secondary hydroxyl functionality and oxirane functionality. A single resin or blend of resins may provide the requisite functionality. The one or more resins then are reacted with a carboxyl-functional capping agent bearing phenolic hydroxyl functionality and/or mercapto functionality. This reaction is conducted under reaction conditions and for a time such that the carboxyl functionality of the capping agent selectively reacts with the oxirane functionality of the one or more resins to produce a resinous product containing aliphatic hydroxyl functionality and containing phenolic hydroxyl functionality and/or mercapto functionality.

Abstract: Polyolefin compounds having improved resistance to oxidation and heat aging attributable to the incorporation therein of the combination of a zinc salt of a mercaptoimidazole with a sterically hindered phenol, a method of enhancing oxidation resistance and heat aging stability by means of the incorporation of the combination in polyolefins, an electrical conductor insulated therewith and method of forming.