Abstract: Insulated electrical conductor and electrical insulation which includes a polyolefin as polymeric base material and a voltage stabilizer included in the polyolefin and comprised of at least one hydrolyzable alkoxy compound, which at least one hydrolyzable alkoxy compound is a liquid at a temperature ranging from about -25.degree. C. to about 140.degree. C. and has a formula:(R.sup.a O).sub.y R.sub.3--y.sup.b X-[R-X'(OR.sup.c).sub.z R.sub.2-z.sup.d ].sub.n -OR.sup.e,where R.sup.a, R.sup.c and R.sup.e are hydrocarbon groups having 1 to 18 carbon atoms; R.sup.b and R.sup.d are saturated or unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic hydrocarbon groups or aromatic hydrocarbon groups having from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R is a group having a carbon skeleton including at least one heteroatom Y; O is oxygen; X and X' are elements having a valence of four; n varies from 1 to 10, y varies form 0 to 3, z varies from 0 to 2, and where R, R.sup.a, R.sup.b, R.sup.c and R.sub.

Abstract: High-impact polyamide molding compositions contain as essential components(X) from 40 to 98% by weight, based on (X)+(Y), of a thermoplastic polyamide,(Y) from 2 to 60% by weight, based on (X)+(Y), of a rubberlike polymer which contains, as copolymerized units, an acrylic or methacrylic ester or an unsaturated carboxylic acid,(Z) from 0.001 to 2% by weight, based on (X)+(Y), of a metal compound selected from the group consisting of(Z.sub.1) salts of divalent, trivalent or tetravalent metals with C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -carboxylic acids,(Z.sub.2) oxides of germanium or antimony and(Z.sub.3) alkyl orthotitanates and dialkyltin dilaurates.

Abstract: A new class of heterocyclic, mono-organotin compounds is described. The structure has a five membered ring containing tin, sulfur, and oxygen.The compounds exhibit excellent characteristics for stabilizing polyvinyl chloride.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an adhesive composition comprising:(a) a copolymer of ethylene or a mixture of ethylene and another ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable monomer with a hydroxyalkyl ester or an epoxyalkyl ester, and(b) an organometallic compound of lead, tin, or titanium.

Abstract: The method of modifying an organic material including rubber and plastics which consists in the steps of embodying in the organic material during manufacture of the glycerato-zinc complex (C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O.sub.3 Zn) which is manufactured by heating a zinc compound and glycerol to a temperature below the boiling point of the glycerol to form crystals having substantial two-dimensional extension but low thickness and orientating the crystals selectively to improve tensile strength and reduce ultraviolet light degradation of the organic material.

Abstract: An oxymethylene polymer composition which exhibits improved thermal stability is provided by utilizing as a stabilizer a major amount of superpolyamide and a minor amount of a transition metal salt.

Abstract: Particulate and fibrous metal are disclosed to improve the physical properties of poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate) resin molding compositions.

Abstract: A polyester block copolymer composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polyester block copolymer and 0.05 to 10 parts by weight of a metal alcoholate of the formula: M(OR).sub.n, wherein M is a metal of the groups I to III in periodic table, R is a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and n is 1 to 3, said polyester block copolymer composition having improved melt properties and being suitable for producing various shaped articles by extrusion molding.

Abstract: The disclosure of this application relates to compositions based on alkylene-alkyl acrylates and silanol condensation catalysts which are useful in the preparation of water-curable, silane modified alkylene-alkyl acrylate copolymers, capable of extrusion about wires and cables.

Abstract: Water-curable silane modified alkylene-alkyl acrylate copolymers, produced by reacting an alkylene-alkyl acrylate copolymer with a polysiloxane in the presence of an organo titanate, which are useful as extrudates about wires and cables.

Abstract: A vinyl halide resin stabilizer composition which essentially contains:(a) an antimony organic sulfur-containing compound, for example, antimony mercaptoacid esters, antimony alkyl mercaptides, and the like,(b) an alkaline earth metal salt of a carboxylic acid, such as calcium stearate, and(c) an alkali metal carbonate, such as sodium carbonate.These compositions synergistically contribute to the dynamic processing stability of vinyl halide resin compositions. Rigid polyvinyl chloride compositions are stabilized against dynamic processing conditions of heat and shearing forces.

Abstract: A polyester which when made into an article such as films, containers, bottles and the like has a very high clarity, a low haze value, and a neutral hue. In the preparation of the resin, an antimony catalyst is utilized along with small amounts of a bluing agent such as a cobalt compound and a phosphate compound with the phosphate compound generally being slightly in excess of an equivalent amount of the cobalt compound. The polyester is made from dicarboxylic acids and preferably aromatic acids such as terephthalic acid reacted with polyhydric alcohols.

Abstract: The disclosure of this application relates to compositions based on alkylene-alkyl acrylates and silanol condensation catalysts which are useful in the preparation of water-curable, silane modified alkylene-alkyl acrylate copolymers, capable of extrusion about wires and cables.

Abstract: The disclosure of this application is directed to a composition comprising a polysiloxane and an organo titanate, water curable, silane modified alkylene-alkyl acrylate copolymer produced therefrom and flame retardant compositions, devoid of halogenated flame retardant additives, based on water curable, silane modified alkylene-alkyl acrylate copolymers.

Abstract: A vinyl halide resin stabilizer composition which essentially contains:(a) an antimony organic sulfur-containing compound, for example, antimony mercaptoacid esters, antimony alkyl mercaptides, and the like,(b) an alkaline earth metal salt of a carboxylic acid, such as calcium stearate, and(c) an alkali metal carbonate, such as sodium carbonate.These compositions synergistically contribute to the dynamic processing stability of vinyl halide resin compositions. Rigid polyvinyl chloride compositions are stabilized against dynamic processing conditions of heat and shearing forces.

Abstract: Disclosed are organopolysiloxane compositions comprising an aminofunctional organopolysiloxane, a surfactant, an organotitanate, --zirconate or --germanate, an organic acid and water. These compositions having a pH of from 2.5 to less than 7.0, are useful for treating fibers to durably provide desirable characteristics, such as crease resistance, softness, elongation recovery and water repellency.

Abstract: A synthetic resin composition is prepared by mixing various polymers which differ, above all, in their second order transition temperature; the composition can also contain a filler, an epoxide resin and an alcoholate. The composition is preferably obtained in the form of granules, the particle diameter being within the range from 1 to 10 mm. It is used as a starting material for the production of vibration-damping sheets.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I, II, III or IV ##STR1## wherein X is halogen, OH, --OR.sup.1, --OOCR.sup.2, --OOC--R.sup.4 --COOR.sup.3 or --N(R.sup.5)(R.sup.6), or the two X groups together form a group --O--R.sup.9 --O-- or --OOC--R.sup.9 --COO--, Y has one of the meanings given for X, or it is --NHR.sup.5, --NHNH.sub.2 or --NHNH-phenyl, Z has one of the meanings given for X, or is --SR, and R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.9 and R' are organic radicals having the meanings defined hereinbelow, are thermal stabilizers for chlorine-containing thermoplastics particularly for PVC. Their effect can be further intensified by the addition of co-stabilizers.

Abstract: A polyester which when made into an article such as films, containers, bottles and the like has a very high clarity, a low haze value, and a neutral hue. In the preparation of the resin, an antimony catalyst is utilized along with small amounts of a bluing agent such as a cobalt compound and a phosphate compound with the phosphate compound generally being slightly in excess of an equivalent amount of the cobalt compound. The polyester is made from dicarboxylic acids and preferably aromatic acids such as terephthalic acid reacted with polyhydric alcohols.