Abstract: What is disclosed are polyolefin compounds, e.g., polyethylene and polypropylene, and articles therefrom made in by conventional solid, melt-phase compounding with oxidized, non-cationized, non-silylated sulfur black pigment, a phenolic antioxidant and a sulfur-containing secondary stabilizer, each in stabilizing amount, specified below, which provide a synergistic improvement in the long term heat aging of polyolefins. Preferably the sulfur black compound is treated by washing, and reduction in the soluble sodium salts. Also disclosed is melt-phase compounded polyolefin and molded articles made therefrom comprising incorporating of carbon black, oxidized, non-cationized, non-silylated sulfur black pigment, a phenolic antioxidant and sulfur-containing secondary stabilizer.

Abstract: To offer a resin material in which various properties such as excellent appearance and rigidity inherent to a polyacetal resin are maintained and a weather (light) resistance is improved. That is, a branched polyacetal resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a branched polyacetal copolymer (A) having an oxymethylene group as the main repeating unit and having a branching unit represented by the following formula (I), 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a weather (light) resistant stabilizer (B) and 0.

Abstract: A hydrophilic copolymer which is suitable for the production of an ocular lens such as an intraocular lens or a contact lens, and which is particularly suitable for a foldable intraocular lens, and also an intraocular lens made therefrom.

Abstract: An improved process for producing optical materials with minimized yellowing is described. The process is characterized by polymerizing/curing a composition for optical materials after adding a bluing agent. With the use of the bluing agent, the yellowing is minimized even when a large amount of an ultraviolet light absorber is used to improve a light resistance of the resultant optical material, thereby enabling the production of optical materials having a colorless and transparent appearance and excellent optical properties.

Abstract: A new process is described for the preparation of a compound of the formula I wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4, independently of each other, are C1-C8alkyl or C1-C5hydroxyalkyl, or R1 and R2 together with the carbon atom they are attached to are C5-C12cycloalkyl or R3 and R4 together with the carbon atom they are attached to are C5-C12cycloalkyl; R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9, independently of each other, are H, C1-C8alkyl, C2-C8alkenyl, C5-C12aryl, C1-C4haloalkyl, an electron withdrawing group, or C1-C12aryl which is substituted by a residue selected from C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, halogen; and R7 and R8 together may also form a chemical bond; and R is an organic linking group containing 2-500 carbon atoms and forming, together with the carbon atoms it is directly connected to and the nitrogen atom, a substituted, 5-, 6 or 7-membered cyclic ring structure; characterized in that a compound of the formula II is oxidized.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (III) in which the substituents are as defined in the description, to a process for their preparation and to mixtures with other compounds. The compounds of the formula (III) are suitable for stabilizing organic material against the effect of light and heat.

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

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

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

Abstract: Hindered amines substituted on the N-atom with an hydroxy-substituted alkoxy moiety are particularly effective in stabilizing organic polymer compositions against the deleterious effects of oxidative, thermal and actinic radiation where the presence of the OH group on the compounds adds important properties not otherwise attainable.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition according to the present invention is suited to be used for medical supplies or appliances and shows a very low yellow discoloration when exposed to an ionizing radiation for sterilization. The polycarbonate resin composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin; 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of an aromatic compound containing oxy group or carbonyl group; and 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of: (A) a compound containing cyclic acetal group; (B) a sulfone compound; (C) a sulfoxide compound; (D) polyalkylene glycol, an ether of polyalkylene glycol or an ester of polyalkylene glycol; (E) a compound containing sulfonate group; and (F) an aromatic hydrocarbon-aldehyde resin.

Abstract: The compositions described include micronized zinc oxide UV blocking agents with at least one organic UV protective compound. Premix compositions are provided for imparting improved UV resistance to paints, coatings, finishes and plastic articles comprising both micronized inorganic zinc oxide and organic UV protective compounds suitable for easy later inclusion into paint, coating, finish and plastic articles formulations.

Abstract: A mixture for stabilizing polyolefins containing A) either (A1) at least one compound of the formula in which R1 is for example C1-C10alkyl; R2 is C3-C10alkylene; R3 is for example hydrogen or C1-C8alkyl; and n1 is a number from 2 to 50; or (A2) a product obtainable by reacting a product—obtained by reaction of a polyamine of the formula in which n2′, n2″ and n2′″ are a number from 2 to 12 with cyanuric chloride—with a compound of the formula wherein R4 is for example hydrogen or C1-C12alkyl; and R5 is as defined for R3 and B) magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide, C) zinc oxide, zinc hydroxide or an organic salt of zinc or magnesium, or a hydrotalcite; and at least one of C1) an UV absorber or C2) 2 pigment.

Abstract: The reaction product of at least one polyanhydride and at least one amine is disclosed. A phase change ink composition and a phase change ink containing the polyanhydride/amine adduct are also disclosed.

Abstract: An extended life fluorescent polyvinyl chloride sheeting and a method for forming the sheeting are disclosed. The sheeting includes a polyvinyl chloride film having a fluorescent colorant incorporated therein. A protective polymer layer is attached to the polyvinyl chloride film. A light filtering agent is incorporated into the protective layer, wherein the filter agent blocks the 425 nm and lower wavelengths of the visible spectrum.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adhesive composition for use in bonding a polymeric fitting to an olefin-containing component of an article used in medical applications. The adhesive composition according to the invention includes an adhesive polymer system dissolved in a solvent system. The solvent system includes an organic solvent having a solubility parameter within the range of from about 7.5 to about 10 (cal/cm3)½. Subsequent to forming a bond between the polymeric fitting and the olefin-containing component, the adhesive composition can meet the requirements for USP Class VI materials. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the adhesive composition includes a low shear mixture of an adhesive polymer system including an atactic polypropylene and a low density polyethylene that is dissolved in a solvent system including a blend of d-limonene and a ketone selected from the group consisting of 4-heptanone and cyclohexanone.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an anti-fogging coating material comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of an inorganic alkoxide, a hydrolysate of the inorganic alkoxide and a polycondensate of the hydrolysate of the inorganic alkoxide, a polyacrylic, and polyvinyl alcohol.

Abstract: A graded-refractive-index optical plastic material composed of an amorphous fluoropolymer and at least one material which differs from the polymer in refractive index by at least 0.001, wherein the material is so distributed as to have a concentration gradient in a specific direction, and a method for its production.

Abstract: An ultraviolet light absorbing material that resists blooming and migration is made up of a fluoropolymer and an amide functional ultraviolet light absorbing compound, wherein the polymer and the amide functional ultraviolet light absorbing compound are hydrogen bonded to one another. Polymeric films that contain a polymeric matrix and the ultraviolet light absorbing material are useful as the top layer in multilayer constructions such as retroreflective sheetings and conformable marking sheets.

Abstract: An extended life fluorescent polyvinyl chloride sheeting and a method for forming the sheeting are disclosed. The sheeting includes a polyvinyl chloride film having a fluorescent colorant incorporated therein. A protective polymer layer is attached to the polyvinyl chloride film. A light filtering agent is incorporated into the protective layer, wherein the filter agent blocks the 425 nm and lower wavelengths of the visible spectrum.

Abstract: Color stability of resinous compositions containing dyes which undergo chemical degradation upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation in the wavelength range of 300-400 nm is improved by incorporating therein an arylate polymer which is a 1,3-dihydroxybenzene isophthalate/terephthalate, preferably a resorcinol isophthalate/terephthalate. Other resins may also be present.

Abstract: The invention relates to a product and process for producing molded unsaturated polyester products. An unsaturated polyester is formulated with two initiators in combination with two reagents which scavenge free radicals; one of the scavengers traps free radicals which occur at low temperatures of 20 to 50° C.; whereas the second scavenger traps free radical which are produced and occur in the compositions at temperatures above those low temperatures. The compositions of the invention eliminate premature gelling and insure shelf life.

Abstract: Thermoplastic resin composition are provided that comprise a thermoplastic resin or mixture thereof and a stabilizing amount of an aromatic ketone compound, derivative of an aromatic ketone compound, or an adduct of an aromatic ketone compound, optionally containing a stabilizing amount of a stabilizer or mixture of stabilizers selected from the group consisting of the phenolic antioxidants, the 3-arylbenzofuranones, the hindered amine stabilizers, the ultraviolet light absorbers, the organic phosphorus compounds, 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, and the thiosynergists. The compositions have improved stability against thermal degradation.

Abstract: The adhesive composition (34) in accordance with the invention for the hot bonding of substrates (32, 33), polymers or metals, comprises at least one polymer material, at least one plasticiser and wetting agent, and, possibly, at least one solvent, and its operating temperature is lower than the temperature at which the substrates (32, 33) degrade and lower than the melting temperature of polymer material. Application for making aeronautical quality sandwich structures, particularly for helicopter rotors.

Abstract: A foldable intraocular lens material which includes 60 to 80 weight % of ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl, and R.sup.2 is unsubstituted alkylene or alkylene substituted by a hydroxyl group; 10 to 30 weight % of ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 is a single bond or ##STR3## wherein R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are hydrogen or alkyl, m, n, p and q are integers from 1 to 4, and R.sup.4 is hydrogen or alkyl; and 5 to 20 weight % of ##STR4## wherein R.sup.9 is hydrogen or alkyl and R.sup.10 is alkyl.

Abstract: Damaged thermoplastics can be outstandingly stabilized by the use of a mixture comprising a) 0.05 to 20% by weight, based on the plastic to be stabilized, of at least one polyfunctional epoxide, b) 0.01 to 2% by weight, based on the plastic to be stabilized, of at least one sterically hindered phenol.

Abstract: A light stabilizer package is disclosed. The light stabilizer package comprises a monomeric HALS having a pKa of no greater than 7, an ultraviolet light absorber and, optionally, a polymeric HALS having a pKa of less than 7. The light stabilizer package may be blended with a thermoplastic olefin to form a moldable light stable composition. An article comprising the moldable light stable composition may have an exterior surface that is at least partially coated.

Abstract: An ultraviolet light absorbing material that resists blooming and migration is made up of a fluoropolymer and an amide functional ultraviolet light absorbing compound, wherein the polymer and the amide functional ultraviolet light absorbing compound are hydrogen bonded to one another. Polymeric films that contain a polymeric matrix and the ultraviolet light absorbing material are useful as the top layer in multilayer constructions such as retroreflective sheetings and conformable marking sheets.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound represent by the following structural formula: ##STR1## X is --H or an amine protecting group; --OY is --OH, an activating group for a carboxylic acid or a protecting group for a carboxylic acid; Z is --H or a phenolic protecting group, with the proviso that Z is not a straight chained, unsaturated alkyl group such as, for example, methyl or ethyl, and at least one of X, Y or Z is not --H.Also disclosed is a photoreactive polypeptide having a polypeptide chain comprising a residue of the compound described above. Also disclosed is a method of labeling a target molecule which forms a complex with the photoreactive polypolypeptide by photolyzing the photoreactive polypeptide when complexed with the target molecule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures, containing A) reaction products from isocyanates and NCO-reactive silanes and B) carbosilane dendrimers, a process for preparing powder coatings from the mixtures and their use.

Abstract: The invention relates to coated moldings of polycarbonates with a coating (A) against the effect of UV radiation and, optionally a coating (B) to prevent the formation of droplets.

Abstract: A granular, polymerizable composition which contains at least one polymerizable monomer and/or oligomer and a polymerization initiator and optionally an accelerator and at least 70% by wt. filler and additionally 0.5 to 28% by wt. dendrimer and which becomes flowable under compressive or shear stress. The composition can be packed in similar manner to amalgam and is particularly suitable as dental material or for the production of a dental material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a solvent-based cement for bonding joints of polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings. The cement of the composition contains at least about 10% by weight of a polyvinyl chloride resin, at least about 2% by weight of a solid alcohol having a melting point above at least about 20.degree. C., and at least about 10% by weight of a solvent or a mixture of solvents. There is also provided a method of joining two pieces of thermoplastic material, such a poly(vinyl chloride) piping and fittings, and the product piece having one or more joints formed thereby.

Abstract: A mixture of the compounds identified in the title, their pure isomers and alkane-bridged derivatives are particularly effective in stabilizing polymer compositions, particularly polyolefin compositions.

Abstract: Aqueous polymer dispersions are obtained by polymerizing a monomer mixture which contains from 10 to 100% by weight of halogenated monomers by radical emulsion polymerization in aqueous medium, adjusting the pH of the aqueous phase of the resulting aqueous polymer dispersion to from 5 to 10 by addition of bases which differ from ammonia and from primary and secondary amines, and adding from 0.005 to 1% of the weight of the monomer mixture of one or more substances from the group comprising glycerol, pivalic acid, paraldehyde, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol, benzophenone, alkyl-substituted benzophenones, thiosulfuric acid and salts thereof, and oxalic acid and salts thereof, it being possible to add both the bases and the one or more substances before, during and/or after the emulsion polymerization.

Abstract: A multi-layered plastic sheet comprising of a first layer composed of a copolymer obtained by reacting a dimethyl terephthalate or terephthalic acid with a mixture of 99-55 mole % ethylene glycol and 1-45 mole % cyclohexane dimethanol wherein the first layer is covered on at least one surface with a 2 to 100 .mu.m thick UV-absorbing second layer composed of the copolymer of the first layer and a UV-absorbing additive. The UV-absorbing additive can be a benzophenone compound or a benzotriazole compound.

Abstract: A liquid crystal aligning agent, which contains (1) at least one polymer selected from a polyamic acid and an imidized polymer therefrom; (2) at least one first solvent selected from the group consisting of N-alkyl-2-pyrrolidones, lactones and 1,3-dialkyl-2-imidazolidinones; (3) at least one second solvent from (a) a phenyl ether solvent of the formula (I): ##STR1## and (b) an ester ether solvent of the formula (II) ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 -R.sup.6, a, b and c are as defined herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to light-scattering polymethacrylate resins with high heat- and weather resistance, which resins may optionally be colored with dyestuffs or pigments. The desirable properties are achieved by addition of a combination of:particles which are light-scattering, and are crosslinked and contain phenyl groups;UV protectants; andradical scavengers.The inventive polymethacrylate molded articles are advantageously employed in illumination technology.

Abstract: A coating solution for forming a composite metal oxide film containing: (A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of a reaction product, a partial hydrolyzate of the reaction product, and a partial acylated product of the reaction product wherein the reaction product is obtained by a reaction between at least one compound containing a carbonyl group and at least one metal compound; (B) a polyhydric alcohol compound; and (C) at least one member selected from the group consisting of a metal carboxylate compound; a metal nitrate compound; and a metal nitrite compound, which coating solution may also contain an alcohol-soluble polymer. The present invention is also directed to a process of making the same.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing benzophenone derivative of the formula (1), (2) or (3):.PHI..sup.1 (--X.sup.1 --Q.sup.1 --R.sub.f.sup.1).sub.n (1).PHI..sup.2 --X.sup.2 --Q.sup.2 --R.sub.f.sup.2 --Q.sup.3 --X.sup.3 --.PHI..sup.3 (2).PHI..sup.4 --X.sup.4 --Q.sub.f --X.sup.5 --.PHI..sup.5 (3)wherein .PHI..sup.1 is a 2-hydroxybenzophenone structure of the formula ka-1: ##STR1## (wherein Y is a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group, each of k and m indicates the number of bond sites, k is an integer of from 0 to 3, and m is an integer of from 0 to 3, provided that 1.ltoreq.(k+m).ltoreq.4), n corresponds to (k+m) and is an integer of from 1 to 4, each of .PHI..sup.2, .PHI..sup.3, .PHI..sup.4 and .PHI..sup.5 is a 2-hydroxybenzophenone structure of the formula ka-1 wherein (k+m) is 1, each of X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3, X.sup.4 and X.sup.5 is a single bond or an oxygen atom, Q.sup.1 is a single bond or a bivalent linking group having a carbon atom directly bonded to X.sup.1, each of Q.sup.2 and Q.sup.

Abstract: A reactive component, which is curable to form a nonpolar polymer containing silicon and carbon atoms, and having a glass transition temperature of at least 20.degree. C., is mixed with an antiplasticizer. The resulting mixture, a curable composition, is cured to form a composition having an increased modulus. The reactive component preferably comprises a polyene having at least two hydrosilation reactive carbon-carbon double bonds (e.g., dicyclopentadiene), and a silicon compound having at least two hydrosilation reactive .ident.SiH groups. Preferably the silicon compound comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of cyclic polysiloxanes, tetrahedral siloxysilanes, and linear polysiloxanes. Preferably the resulting cured composition is crosslinked, due to at least one member selected from the group consisting of the polyene and the silicon compound having more than two hydrosilation reactive sites. Preferably the curable composition further comprises a hydrosilation catalyst.

Abstract: A coating composition for forming a composite metal oxide film containing: (A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of a reaction product, a partial hydrolyzate of the reaction product, and a partial acylated product of the reaction product wherein the reaction product is obtained by a reaction between at least one compound containing a carbonyl group and at least one metal compound; (B) a polyhydric alcohol compound; and (C) at least one member selected from the group consisting of a metal carboxylate compound; a metal nitrate compound; and a metal nitrite compound, which coating solution may also contain an alcohol-soluble polymer, and a process of making the same.

Abstract: A room temperature curable rubber composition of a condensation curing type that comprises as a base polymer a diorganopolysiloxane or a polyoxyalkylene in which both ends of the molecular chain are blocked with a hydrolyzable silyl group, and a carbonyl compound, an amino group containing organic compound, and an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carbonyl compound that are blended with the base polymer. Since the room temperature curable rubber composition is cured with water in the air and at the same time the dehydration condensation of the carbonyl group and the amino group produces water in the composition, the quick curability and deep curability are improved remarkably.

Abstract: Polyacetal resin compositions have excellent weather resistance and environment resistance, which suppress resin deterioration/discoloration, crack and discoloration caused by additive bleeding during extended exposure to light while maintaining the initial molded product surface condition. The polyacetal compositions include a blend of (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyacetal resin, with the specific amounts of (B) an acrylic resin, (C) an oxyalkylene polymer having chains of 2 to 8 consecutive carbon atoms, (D) a UV absorber and (E) two kinds of the hindered amine compounds each having a different molecular weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to plastisols which prevent a yellowing of top coats applied thereon, to a process for their preparation and to their use. The plastisols based on PVC or methacryl contain, in addition to basic adhesion promoters, aldehydes, ketones, their derivatives, oligomers or mixtures of same.

Abstract: A polyacetal resin composition which comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyacetal resin, (B) 0.1 to 1.5 parts by weight of at least one kind selected from the group of light stabilizers represented by the following formula (1) ##STR1## wherein two X's are the same or different and each denotes a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, (C) 0.1 to 1.5 parts by weight of an ultraviolet light absorber, (D) 0.1 to 3 parts by weight of polyethylene, (E) 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of polyethylene glycol, and (F) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a polymer of a methacrylate ester. This polyacetal resin composition is excellent in weather resistance and molding processability.

Abstract: A silica-free, abrasion resistant and ultraviolet radiation resistant coating is disclosed comprising an organic UV absorbing compound such as hydroxybenzophenone in an inorganic oxide matrix formed by the hydrolysis and condensation of an organo alkoxysilane and a silicon other metal alkoxide.

Abstract: A polyphenylene ether molding composition which contains at least one alkylsulfonate as antistatic and at least one light stabilizer of the formula III ##STR1## has better antistatic properties and greater light stability than is the case for simultaneous use of alkylsulfonates and previously known light stabilizers, such as, for example, tetramethylpiperidinyl derivatives.

Abstract: A polymeric composition having aromatic polycarbonate or aromatic polycarbonate like properties which process at significantly lower temperatures than aromatic polycarbonate in admixture with an additive which is incompatible with an aromatic polycarbonate at standard processing temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous polymer dispersion which may optionally contain mineral additives and/or pigments and which essentially consists of a mixture ofA) a 20% to 65% w/w aqueous dispersion of a copolymer of(a) an olefinically unsaturated compound containing one or more carboxyl groups and/or amide groups, and(b) at least two monomers selected from the group consisting of acrylates and methacrylates and vinylaromatic compounds, andB) from 0.1 to 5% w/w, based on the weight of the copolymer contained in component (A), of at least one aromatic ketone of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R stands for an alkyl or aryl radical and R.sup.1 stands for an aryl radical containing from 1 to 3 radicals of the formula --O--C(O)--O-- attached to one or more oxaalkylene groups.Such polymer dispersions are suitable for the manufacture of paints and coating systems.