Abstract: Fillers comprising a composition in which 50-90 wt. % or iron oxides and 10-30 wt. % of silica are contained, at least 50 wt. % of the iron oxides being present in the form of iron oxide silicate, and the content of alkali metal oxides or alkaline earth metal oxides is 10 wt. % or less in total, are suitable as fillers for the fabrication of noise insulating materials. Noise insulating materials obtained by using said fillers are excellent in flexibility and processibility and moreover are large in surface density, thus exhibiting excellent noise insulating ability.

Abstract: Curable flame retardant mixtures of a polyolefin (non-rubbery), a polyphenylene ether resin, an aromatic phosphate, a brominated compound or polymer, and a crosslinking agent are described. Electrically conductive articles having insulation material made of the composition and methods for preparing such articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: A flame resistant organic substance comprising an organic substance having intimate contact therewith a flame retarding amount of a flame retardant compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each X is independently Cl, or Br, each Z is independently Cl, Br, or H and n is sufficiently high that the compound will be sufficiently nonvolatile that it is capable of retarding the tendency of the substance to flame.

Abstract: Automotive coating compositions are disclosed. The compositions comprise a metallic or a metallic-like pigment and a metal oxide pigment, wherein the metal oxide pigment has a particle size of about 20 nm to about 30 nm. The coating compositions exhibit high chromaticity with excellent downflop. The coating compositions also have an opalescent appearance.

Abstract: A binder suitable for dielectric sealing may be prepared comprising a blend of a polyvinyl halide emulsion and an aqueous emulsion comprising a vinyl ester of an alkanoic acid interpolymerized with(a) 5 to 28% by weight of ethylene;(b) 0.5 to 4% by a weight of an N-methylol containing copolymerizable monomer;(c) 0 to 3% by weight of a latex stabilizer; and(d) 0 to 1% by weight of at least one polyunsaturated copolymerizable monomer,the binder having a Tg of -15.degree. to +35.degree. C. and being buffered to a pH greater than 7.

Abstract: A water stabilizer polymeric composition incorporating a hydrated alumina filler, which is characterized by the presence of an effective amount of an antimony V compound. The compositions have a reduced tendency to absorb water and specific compositions find applicaiton as electrical insulation and in the production of dimensionally recoverable article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic moulding compositions containing thermoplastic polycarbonates, graft polymers, rubber-free copolymers and, if appropriate, copolymeric rubbers, and also, if appropriate, conventional additives, which are characterized in that the rubber-free copolymers contain internal epoxide compounds.

Abstract: Polymer systems can be rendered flame retardant by adding a source of halogen and particles of antimony pentoxide that have been dried from colloidal dispersions that have been treated with certain metal ions. The properties of the polymer are conserved when the colloidal dispersion is treated with ions of metals that have insoluble antimonates before drying to form a powder.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition particularly suitable for surface coatings, especially paper and paperboard, and especially those subsequently converted into shaped paperboard products, e.g. paper plates and folded cartons, with a high gloss, water and oil resistant surface coating. The composition is suitable also as both an adhesive and coating in metallizing substrates by the transfer of metallic particles from a transfer agent to the substrate. When formulated without solvents or dispersants it is suitable for use as a casting composition or as an injection molding material. The composition comprises a polymer or copolymer containing carboxylic acid groups; an epoxy compound containing an average of more than one epoxide group per molecule; a quaternary ammonium base or salt thereof; and a monomeric carboxylic acid or inorganic acid which extends the useful working life of the composition and imparts a superior gloss to the surface of the finished product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to moulding materials, containing halogenated copolycarbonates, graft polymers based on an acrylate rubber, thermoplastic copolymers, tetrafluoroethylene polymers, metal compounds of antimony or bismuth, TiO.sub.2 and also, if appropriate, low molecular weight, organic halo compounds, stabilizers, flow agents, antistatic agents and/or mould release agents, and also a process for the preparation of these moulding materials.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flame-retardant olefin polymer composition comprising at least components (a), (b) and (c) in whichin 100 parts by weight of a resin component which is conmposed of(a) 99 to 60% by weight of an ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer having a density of 0.86 to 0.91 g/cm.sup.3, a boiling n-hexane insoluble matter of 10% by weight or more and a maximum peak temperature of 100.degree. C. or more in terms of differential scanning calorie meter and(b) 1 to 40% by weight of an olefin polymer modified with an unsaturated carboxylic acid or its derivative;(c) 20 to 200 parts by weight of an inorganic flame retarder is contained; and an electrical material employing the aforesaid composition.

Abstract: A composition of matter including a polymer sensitized to the heating effects of microwave energy which comprises said polymer and a microwave sensitizing amount of a particulate, layered compound comprising a tetravalent atom and a pentavalent atom, selected from the group consisting of elements of Group V of the Periodic Table of the Elements, and having an atomic weight of greater than 30, dispersed throughout said polymer.

Abstract: An epoxy resin encapsulating composition for semiconductor packages consisting essentially of an epoxy resin adduct of epichlorohydrin and an aromatic hydroxyl-containing compound, and an inorganic ion-exchange solid material admixed with the epoxy resin adduct. The ion-exchange solid material is selected to have the capability of exchanging its mobile anions with the undesired chlorine ions which occur inherently in the package made from the encapsulating composition and are very likely to corrode the metallic conductor on the semiconductor to be encapsulated. The ion-exchange solid material is characterized to include antimony and bismuth as basic materials forming an ion-exchange network which carries the mobile anions to be substituted with the chlorine ions. This ion-exchange material also is found to be also effective for trapping undesired alkali metal ions, for example, Na.sup.

Abstract: A composite useful in thermal energy storage, said composite being formed of a polyethylene matrix having a straight chain alkyl hydrocarbon incorporated therein, said polyethylene being crosslinked to such a degree that said polyethylene matrix is form stable and said polyethylene matrix is capable of absorbing at least 10% by weight of said straight chain alkyl hydrocarbon; the composite is useful in forming pellets or sheets having thermal energy storage characteristics.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions endowed with improved self-extinguishing properties, comprising by weight:(A) from 60 to 98.9% of a thermoplastic polymer;(B) from 0.1 to 10% of an antimony and/or bismuth compound;(C) from 0 to 1% of a promoter of free radicals;(D) from 1 to 30% of melamine bromohydrate.

Abstract: A flame retardant polyolefin resin composition which, when molded, affords a molded product having highly flame retardant properties, no dripping properties, a smooth surface and an excellent appearance and superior resistances to heavy metal deterioration, heat deterioration and weather is provided, which composition consists of (A) 5-60% by weight of a halogen-containing flame retardant, (B) 100-10% by weight of antimony trioxide based on the weight of the halogen-containing flame retardant, (C) 0.5-15% by weight of a crosslinking agent, (D) 0.05-5% by weight of a specified thiophosphite, and (E) the balance % by weight of a polyolefin resin, the total of the quantities of (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) being 100% by weight. If necessary, a processing aid may be further added to the above flame retardant polyolefin resin composition.

Abstract: A composition for the sliding member consisting of: at least one resin of the amount 0.1 to 50 volume % selected from group (A) consisting of tetrafluoroethylene-perfluoroalkylvinyl ether copolymer resin, tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene copolymer resin and fluoroethylene propylene ether resin; at least one resin of the amount 0.1 to 50 volume % selected from group (B) consisting of oxybenzoylpolyester resin, phenylene sulfide polymers resin and thermosetting resins; and the balance substantially tetrafluoroethylene resin, the total amount of the constituents other than the tetrafluoroethylene resin being 0.3 to 70 volume %.

Abstract: A binder suitable for dielectric sealing may be prepared comprising a blend of a polyvinyl halide emulsion and an aqueous emulsion comprising a vinyl ester of an alkanoic acid interpolymerized with(a) 5 to 28% by weight of ethylene;(b) 0.5 to 4% by a weight of an N-methylol containing copolymerizable monomer;(c) 0 to 3% by weight of a latex stabilizer; and(d) 0 to 1% by weight of at least one polyunsaturated copolymerizable monomer,the binder having a Tg of -15.degree. to +35.degree. C. and being buffered to a pH greater than 7.

Abstract: The fire retardant characteristics of a melt producable plastic is enhanced by mixing with the plastic a fire retardant compound and a glycoside.

Abstract: Polyhalophthalimidoalkyl-functional carbonates may be employed as fire retardant additives to polymers. Examples of such carbonates are 2-(tetrabromophthalimido)ethyl 2,4,6-tribromophenyl carbonate, 2-(tetrabromophthalimido)ethyl pentabromophenyl carbonate and bis[2-(tetrabromophthalimido)ethyl] carbonate.Polyhalophthalimidoalkyl haloformates, N-(hydroxyalkyl)-polyhalophthalimides, and 2-(hydroxyalkylcarbamyl)-polyhalobenzoic acids are useful as intermediates in the preparation of the carbonates.

Abstract: An aqueous base coating system consisting primarily of an emulsion of an extensible halogenated polymer and water insoluble fillers which release non-combustible gases on heating is provided for exterior application to combustible substrates. On drying of the coating system, the resultant coating is no longer redispersible by water. The dried coating is highly adherent to substrates such as wood and upon sustained combustion leaves a high percentage of non-combustible residue. A substantial degree of fire resistance is provided to ignition and spread of flame by 0.1 to 0.3 pounds of dried coating per square foot of the exposed combustible substrate.

Abstract: A fire retardant composition comprising, in percent by weight of the non-volatile solids therein, a non-fibrous aqueous mixture of:(a) 25-90% of an emulsified halogen containing vinyl polymer limited to a maximum bound halogen of 58% on a dry polymer weight basis, selected to bind the composition to a combustible, resilient, foamed or fibrous substrate;(b) 0-4.8% of a metal oxide gas and fume limiting compound; and(c) 1-40% of an afterglow limiting component selected from halogenated naturally occurring oils and fats, having a maximum halogen content of 50%, and organo phosphonates, halogenated organo phosphonates and substituted organo phosphonates.

Abstract: Aqueous urethanes having improved physical properties in addition to excellent flame retardant properties are obtained when a combination of a halogenated diol, such as an alkoxylated tetrabromobisphenol A, or dibromoneopentyl glycol and a second diol which contains either a carboxy group, a sulphonate group or a tertiary amine group is incorporated in the urethane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of an antimony oxide-doped tin oxide pigment with a white or off-white color and a surface electrical resistance not exceeding 20 ohms/square, comprising the intimate mixing of tin oxide and antimony oxide, then heating the resultant mixture to a high temperature, in which a proportion of 1.25 to 10 parts by weight of antimony oxide Sb.sub.2 O.sub.3 per 100 parts by weight of tin oxide SnO.sub.2 is mixed and the mixture of Sb.sub.2 O.sub.3 and of SnO.sub.2 is calcined at a temperature in the range from 900.degree. to 950.degree. C.Application for the manufacture of electrically conductive white or colored paints which are useful particularly in aeronautics.

Abstract: Novel flame retardant elastomeric materials are prepared by admixing a polyetherimide ester and a halogenated flame retarding material. Optionally these compositions may further comprise a modifier resin selected from condensation polymers and addition polymers, flame retardant synergists and drip suppressant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-(alkoxyphenyl) phthalimides conforming to the structure ##STR1## wherein X is a halogen atom, R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, g is 1 to 5, n is an integer of from 0 to 4, m is either 0 or 1 and p is either 0 or 1. The phthalimide thus disclosed was found to be suitable as a flame retarding additive for thermoplastic molding compositions, especially compositions comprising polycarbonate resins.

Abstract: A method for preparing flame retardant thermoplastic nylon compositions comprising incorporating into the thermoplastic nylon a halogenated bisphenol-A epoxy resin having a halogen content of at least 20% and a molecular weight above 8,000 in an amount sufficient to impart flame retardance.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising(I) a granular or powdery resin which is a condensation product of a phenol, an aldehyde and optionally a nitrogen-containing compound having at least two active hydrogens and is characterized by (A) containing spherical primary particles and their secondary agglomerated particles each having a particle diameter of 0.1 to 150 microns, (B) having such a size that at least 50% by weight thereof can pass through a 100 Tyler mesh sieve, and (C) having a free phenol content, determined by liquid chromatography, of not more than 500 ppm, and(II) at least one member selected from the group consisting of (1) a rubbery elastic material, (2) a thermoplastic resin and (3) a curable resin other than said granular or powdery resin (I) and/or a filler material other than said granular or powdery resin (I).

Abstract: A fusible flame retardant sealant composition comprised of a homogeneous mixture of polyvinylidene fluoride, methacrylate polymer, and antimony oxide is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, the sealant composition also contains zinc oxide. The sealant composition as disclosed herein is used to make fusible sealant inserts for preinsulated electrical connectors having a heat recoverable sleeve. The connectors are essentially comprising a conductor connecting means positioned within the heat recoverable sleeve, the conductor connecting means being designed to receive and electrically connect two or more electrical conducting members, the members being inserted from the ends of the sleeve, and one fusible sealant insert member made of said composition positioned near each one of the open ends of the sleeve.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel halogenated silane conforming to the structure ##STR1## where X is a halogen atom, n is an integer of from 1 to 4, p is an integer of from 1 to 9 and m is an integer of from 1 to 5. The silane thus disclosed was found to be particularly suitable as a flame retarding additive for thermoplastic molding compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a photodiscoloration-resistant polyester resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polyester resin and, incorporated therein, (1) 3 to 50 parts by weight of a brominated cyanuric acid ester compound; and (2) a benzotriazole-type ultraviolet stabilizer in an amount of up to 5 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the polyester resin. This composition is excellent in the flame retardance and photodiscoloration resistance, and bleeding of the contained flame retardant does not occur in this composition.

Abstract: There is disclosed transparent, abrasion resistant coating compositions comprising a colloidal dispersion of a water insoluble dispersant in a water-alcohol solution of the partial condensate of silanol wherein the dispersant comprises metals, alloys, salts, oxides and hydroxides thereof.

Abstract: Compounds useful as flame retarders for organic high molecular compounds are obtained by reacting a polycondensate of a halogenated phenol, e.g. a tribromophenol polycondensate, with a metal compound or organic compound having at least two functional groups capable of reacting with the terminal hydroxyl group of the polycondensate, e.g. an alkaline earth metal halide, an alkyl dihalide or an acyl dihalide.

Abstract: A varistor of metal oxides, predominantly zinc oxide (ZnO), is provided on its lateral surface between two contact faces, with a coating consisting at least partially of an organic polymer. In order to prevent rapid degradation in oxygen-free surroundings, the coating contains at least one oxygen barrier layer or is formed entirely as such a layer, which contains filler particles in an organic matrix material. The filler is here taken from the group comprising the following substances or groups of substances: synthetic mica, natural mica, vermiculite, micaceous iron ore, glass and other non-metallic inorganic substances present in the form of platelets or flakes; metal oxides, active part material in a pulverulent form and other oxygen-releasing inorganic substances. The organic matrix material is selected from the group comprising epoxide resins, alkyd resins, polyurethanes, silicone resins, unsaturated polyester resins and acrylates.

Abstract: Polybromo dinaphthyl ethers may be employed as fire retardant additives to polymers.

Abstract: There are provided plasticized thermoplastic compositions useful for molding which comprise a polyphenylene ether resin, a plasticizer, a mineral reinforcing agent, e.g., aluminum silicate, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, antimony oxide, and the like, and optionally, an impact modifier. The compositions possess improved stiffness properties with unexpectedly significant retention of ductility in comparison with corresponding compositions which do not contain the mineral reinforcing agent.

Abstract: Polyurethane backed carpet prepared from a urethane-forming composition containing a catalyst composition containing at least one conventional catalyst and at least one delayed action heat activated catalyst results in a carpet having an improvement in at least one of tack-free time, edge curl and tuft lock.

Abstract: A flame retarding additive comprising an alternating copolymer of a brominated styrene and N-brominated phenylmaleimide, is blended with a matrix resin to produce molding compositions which when molded exhibit improved flame retarding characteristics. The flame retarding additives of this invention also exhibit non-blooming characteristics.

Abstract: Non-asbestos elastomeric insulating materials for rocket motors are disclosed. The insulating materials are low in density (between about 0.035 and 0.050 lb./cubic inch) and comprise 100 parts by weight of a crosslinked elastomer polymer in which are dispersed between about 10 and 100 (preferably 15-75) parts by weight of a char forming organic fiber selected from polyaramide pulps and between about 5 and 75 parts by weight inorganic particulate. The insulating materials issue little smoke, have notable erosion resistance and can be tailored to have thermal, mechanical and other properties of desired character. Ingredients such as phenolics, flame retardants, and liquid polybutadiene can enhance the utility of the insulating materials in certain embodiments.

Abstract: Carbonate polymer contains both divalent aromatic groups substituted by at least two bromo groups and at least one divalent aliphatic group. The presence of the divalent aliphatic group or groups reduces the melting range of the carbonate polymer. The carbonate polymer is fire resistant and may be admixed with flammable polymer to provide a composition having greater fire resistance than that of the flammable polymer.

Abstract: Electrically conductive polymeric systems having electrical conductivities greater than 10.sup.-4 S/cm are prepared by a method wherein a polyarylene compound which contains one or more chain members of the formula ##STR1## where n is greater than 1, preferably from 5 to 50, R is a nitrile, acid amide, carboxyl or ester group, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each hydrogen or a nitrile, acid amide, carboxyl or ester group, with the proviso that in each case one of the radicals R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is hydrogen and the other is a nitrile, acid amide, carboxyl or ester group, and Y is an aromatic radical, preferably phenylene, is doped, in the absence of moisture and oxygen, with from 0.03 to 0.9 mole percent of an electron-attracting or electron-donating complexing agent.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer composition having well-balanced physical properties, especially impact strength and gloss, is provided, which comprises an aromatic polyether resin, a styrene polymer and/or a rubber-enforced styrene polymer containing a cross-linked conjugated diolefin polymer in a dispersed island state, an inorganic filler, and a thermoplastic elastomer selected from styrene-conjugated diolefin copolymers and styrenic polymer grafted polyolefin.

Abstract: This invention relates to unique and novel compositions based on chemically combining a sulfonated polymer and a tertiary amine terminated polylactone composition. The resulting amine neutralized sulfonated polymer compositions have a variety of uses including those as diverse as adhesive agents, thermoplastic elastomers, additives uses wherein these materials can be utilized to compatibilize two different polymers which are normally incompatible. These compositions can also be blended with fillers and/or oils when the sulfonated polymer is elastomeric. The materials display thermoplastic character.

Abstract: A polyester resin composition comprising:(a) 100 parts by weight of a copolymerized polyester resina with a halogen content of 3 to 15% by weight prepared by copolymerizing terephthalic acid or an ester-forming derivative thereof; an alkylene glycol having 2 to 10 carbon atoms or an ester-forming derivative thereof; and a halogen-containing aromatic diol represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents an alkylene of 2 to 4 carbon atoms, X represents a halogen atom, 1 and m each represents an integer of 1 to 4 and p and q each represents an integer of 1 to 10, and(b) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of an acrylic resin b with a halogen content of not less than 10% by weight prepared by polymerizing a benzyl acrylate or benzyl methacrylate represented by the general formula: ##STR2## wherein Y represents a halogen atom, n represents, an integer of 1 to 5 and Z represents hydrogen or methyl.

Abstract: Flame resistant moulded halogen-containing polymer articles which contain antimony oxide are advantageously obtained by adding a soluble antimony compound which gives rise to an antimony oxide to the solution of halogen-containing polymer in an organic solvent, producing the moulded polymer article from the polymer solution and converting the antimony compound to antimony oxide in this article before or during the after-treatment.

Abstract: The six compositions, nickel-antimony-titanium, lead chromate-lead molybdate, quinacridone, monoazo-nickel complex, cobalt-zinc-silica, and lead chromate, provide a polyarylene sulfide composition containing one or more of these with high contrast laser printability.

Abstract: A fire suppressant composition is provided for particular use in polyurethane backed carpets for airplanes which suppressant comprises a combination of (1) an organic filler composition comprising (a) a hydrated alumina compound, (b) a hydrated zinc borate, (c) an inorganic lead-containing compound and (d) an inorganic antimony-containing compound and (2) a halogen-containing resin.

Abstract: An antimony-containing tin oxide wherein the content of antimony is 0.1 to 20% by weight is almost white and excels in electric conductivity. By mixing a powder of this antimony-containing tin oxide of a particle size of 0.4 .mu.m or less with a binder resin in a specific ratio, an antistatic coating composition can be obtained. By applying this coating on nonconductive base materials such as electronic/electrical parts and building members, an antistatic effect can be imparted to these base materials without impairing their color tones.

Abstract: A cross-link curable ethylene-propylene rubber composition with improved tensile and related properties and resistance to heat, the cured rubber composition and electrical conductors indulated with said cured rubber composition. The improved rubber composition comprises a combination of ethylene-propylene rubber, chlorosulfonated polyethylene, finyl silane, antimony oxide, peroxide and a combination of antioxidants, zinc oxide, talc and carbon black in particular proportions.

Abstract: A fire suppressant composition is provided for particular use in polyurethane backed carpets for airplanes which suppressant comprises a combination of (1) an organic filler composition comprising (a) a hydrated alumina compound, (b) a hydrated zinc borate, (c) an inorganic lead-containing compound and (d) an inorganic antimony-containing compound and (2) a halogen-containing resin.