Abstract: The present invention is directed to a resin composition for electric insulation materials for vehicles such as distributor caps which is prepared by blending a crystalline propylene-ethylene copolymer resin with 3 to 10 wt. % of a glass fiber, 10 to 20 wt. % of talc or mica, 5 to 20 wt. % of silica, 4 to 20 wt. % of modified polyolefin resins, 10 to 30 wt. % of halogen-containing flame retardants and 3 to 15 wt. % of flame retardant auxiliaries. In the resin composition of the present invention, balance is kept in all points of mechanical characteristics, mechanical characteristics at high temperature, electrical characteristics, nitric acid resistance, weld characteristics, blooming resistance, corona resistance and flame retardance.

Abstract: A flame retardant polypropylene based formulation which contains polypropylene and a flame retardant amount of decabromodiphenyl oxide and a polybrominated cycloalkane having an 8 to 12 carbon atom ring and at least 4 ring-attached bromine atoms.

Abstract: A new class of compounds, is disclosed, defined by the formula:R'.sub.2 N(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 NR").sub.y Rwhere R, R' and R" are equal or different and are ##STR1## wherein x is bromine or chlorine, n is an integer from 3 to 5 inclusive and y is an integer equal to or greater than 1.The compounds of the invention are useful as fire retardant agents.

Abstract: Flame retardant compositions are provided containing at least one ester of a polyhaloaromatic acid and at least one polyolefin resin. The compositions may also contain one or more brominated and/or chlorinated compounds to provide additional flame retardancy, and other resins or engineering thermoplastics may be blended with the polyolefin. In addition to providing flame retardancy, the polyhaloaromatic acid esters are effective as processing and compatibilizing aids for the resin, and may also function as tackifiers, mold release agents, plastisole, adhesives, plasticizers, polymer additives, and aids in preventing melt fracture.

Abstract: A flame-retardant polypropylene composition comprises a modified polypropylene-based polymer, antimony oxide or sodium antimonate, and a halogenated organic compound or, in lieu thereof, a phosphorous-containing compound. The polypropylene-based polymer is modified in the presence of a free-radical generator source which typically is an organic peroxide so that it has a narrow polydispersity range, improved flow, and lower compounding and molding temperatures so that temperature-sensitive components are protected from thermal degradation. The modification of the polypropylene-based polymer generally occurs in situ in the processing apparatus and the composition can also contain various fillers, fibers, and the like.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of flameproofed polystyrene whicha) contains halohydrocarbons as flameproofing agents and which additionally contains one or more agents from the group ofb) synergists for the flameproofing agent,c) stabilizers,d) antioxidants ande) additivesby mixing polystyrene with one or more of agents a) to e) in a plurality of stages, wherein in a first stage the flameproofing agent a) and the entire amount or a proportion of the stabilizers c) are premixed at up to 100.degree. C. in a mixing apparatus and this premix is then, in a second stage, mixed with the other agents, in a continuously operated single-screw or twin-screw extruder or a kneader of conventional construction, in such a manner that, viewed in the conveying direction of the extruder, first the premix, with or without other agents, is continuously fed in and thereafter, in the further mixing zones, a melt of a polystyrene resin, which has been substantially freed from monomers and solvents and is at from 200.degree. to 250.

Abstract: A composite useful in thermal energy storage, said composite being formed of a polyolefin matrix having a phase change material such as a crystalline alkyl hydrocarbon incorporated therein, said polyolefin being thermally form stable; the composite is useful in forming pellets, sheets or fibers having thermal energy storage characteristics; methods for forming the composite are also disclosed.

Abstract: A fire-retardant polycarbonate resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a halogen atom-free conventional polycarbonate resin having a viscosity-average molecular weight of 10,000 to 30,000, a fire retardant in an amount necessary for imparting fire retardance, and 5 to 60 parts by weight of a halogen atom-free ultrahigh-molecular-weight polycarbonate resin having a viscosity-average molecular weight of 100,000 to 250,000, said composition showing a flow value of 0.01 to 0.3 cm.sup.3 /sec when measured at 280.degree. C. under a load of 180 kg/cm.sup.2 using a die having a hold diameter of 1 mm and a length of 10 mm and performance rated at class V-0 when conducting a burning test in accordance with a UL-94 test about a test piece having a thickness of 1 mm.

Abstract: Flame retardancy of polyphenylene ether, polyolefin and polyethylene terphthalate resins and resin blends is increased by blending with the resin a flame retarding amount of a halogenated polyester which is the reaction product of a halogenated phthalic acid or phthalic anhydride with an epoxide or hydroxy compound containing at least two hydroxyl groups. The polyphenylene ether resin may include homopolymers or copolymers of polyphenylene ethers or blends of polyphenylene ethers with vinyl aromatic resins such as styrene polymers and copolymers. The flame retarding polyesters are also effective as processing aids in improving the flowability and moldability of the resins during melt processing.

Abstract: A process for dispersing one or more powdered ignition resistant or flame retardant additives into carbonate polymers which comprises the steps of preparing a base concentrate having about 5 to about 50 weight per cent of said additives by blending said additives with a carbonate polymer having a melt flow rate from about 3 to about 20, pelletizing said base concentrate having said ignition resistant additive dispersed therein, dry blending said concentrate pellets with carbonate pellets having a melt flow rate from about 1 to about 80 whereby said polymer/concentrate blend has an amount of said additive dispersed therein effective to render said blend ignition resistant, and pelletizing or molding said carbonate polymer/concentrate blend. The use of this method gives ignition resistant carbonate polymers with improved impact properties as measured by Izod impact tests.

Abstract: Flexibilized vinyl halide polymers and copolymers having improved flame retarding and smoke suppressing as well as physical and electrical properties are described. The compositions are characterized by an unusual combination of ingredients comprising a base polymer flexibilized with chlorinated polyethylene, flame and/or smoke suppressants, stabilizers and plasticizers. The compositions exhibit improved flame and smoke suppression and low brittleness temperature over that of conventional fire and smoke suppressed PVC.

Abstract: Flame-resistant polyester moulding compounds comprising(A) 70-95% by weight of a specific polyester mixture made up of polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate copolyester with 3-30 mol % of an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid containing up to 36 C atoms, and, if desired, polybutylene terephthalate, and(B) 30-5% by weight of a flame-retardant additive made up of a bromine-containing organic compound and an antimony compound selected from the group comprising Sb.sub.2 O.sub.5, NaSbO.sub.3 and Sb.sub.2 O.sub.3, with a mean particle size of not less than 2 .mu.m,are particularly suitable for the production of partially crystalline mouldings by means of injection moulding. The mouldings are distinguished by a light self-colour with comparatively good thermal, mechanical and electrical properties.

Abstract: Synthetic mineral compositions, methods and articles are provided in which both high polishability and flame retardancy are achieved, by encasing a particulate flame retardant such as alumina trihydrate with a resin having like polishing characteristics to the synthetic organic polymers of the synthetic mineral.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising a polyester of terephthalic acid, 1,4-butanediol and/or 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, a halogenated organic compound, an antimony compound and a polymer of at least one olefin which contains acid, anhydride or epoxide functional groups. The composition has improved flame resistance. Also disclosed is a method for improving the flame resistance of polymeric compositions.

Abstract: A smoke suppressant additive for halogenated polymer compositions which consists of a mixture of from 30 to 70% by weight of zinc oxide and from 70 to 30% by weight of caustic calcined magnesium oxide with the addition thereto of up to 20% by weight of finely divided silica based upon the total weight of the zinc oxide and magnesium oxide, the mixture having being subjected to calcination at a temperature in the range of from 700.degree. to 1100.degree. C. for a period of time of from 1 to 6 hours.The additive is incorporated into halogenated polymers in an amount of from 0.5 to 10% by weight, preferably about 2.5% by weight.

Abstract: An electrically conductive coating composition is useful for a primer or a surfacer paint for a plastic article, in particular one having a small polarity on the surface, and comprises (A) a polyurethane, (B) a spiro-ortho-ester resin of the ring-opening expansive property, (C) a cellulose derivative, (D) a hydroxy-containing surfactant and (E) an electrically conductive material.

Abstract: A polybutylene terephthalate composition comprises (A) polybutylene terephthalate, (B) a flame retardant and (C) a flame-retarding assistant of antimony trioxide having an average particle size of 1 micron or larger and eventually is improved in the flame-retarding property and stability when it melts.

Abstract: Granular flame retardant agents are disclosed which incorporate halogenated organic flame-retardant compounds, without any binders. The granular agents may further contain desired additives and organic or inorganic flame-retardant synergistic materials. The granular agents are dust-free and are usefully employed in a method for imparting flame-retardant properties to flammable plastic materials. A process for the preparation of the granular flame retardant agents of the invention by cold compaction is also described.

Abstract: Described are thermoplastic polymer compositions (e.g., nylon) containing a polyhaloaromatic sulfonamide in quantity sufficient to improve the melt flow properties of the polymer. Such sulfonamides contain (a) from 7 to 30 carbon atoms, (b) from 2 to 12 chlorine and/or bromine atoms, (c) one nitrogen atom, (d) an aromatic group, bonded to the sulfur atom, in which at least two chlorine or at least two bromine atoms or at least one chlorine atom and at least one bromine atom are directly bonded to the aromatic ring system, and (e) one or two aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, or aromatic organic groups bonded to the nitrogen atom, one such organic group, when an aromatic group, optionally being substituted by one or more bromine and/or chlorine atoms. These sulfonamides are of advantage in that they have relatively low volatilities and good thermal stability at polymer processing temperatures and serve as flame retardants therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polyester-polyurethane having an isocyanate group (--NCO) and 0.002-20 parts by weight of a halogenating agent, suitably used for the adhesion of polyolefin materials which are difficult to glue, such as car molding and base materials for electrostatic flocked products, the adhesion of trimming, the adhesion of rubber products and others.

Abstract: The flameproofing agent content of molding compositions containing polyesters (a.sub.1), acrylate graft polymers (a.sub.2), styrene/acrylonitrile copolymers (a.sub.3) and glass fibers can be reduced without affecting the flame resistance by adding finely divided PTFE.

Abstract: This invention relates to a flame retardant for synthetic fiber substrates and a method of imparting flame resistance to such substrates using the flame retardant. The flame retardant of this invention comprises 75 to 95 weight parts of a hexabromocyclododecane compound having a melting point not less than 195.degree. C. and 25 to 5 weight parts of a hexabromocyclododecane compound having a melting point less than 160.degree. C., which hexabromocyclododecane compounds are available on bromination of trans-trans-cis-cyclododecatriene. This flame retardant imparts excellent flame resistance to synthetic fiber substrates. Moreover, when a synthetic fiber substrate is dyed using a dye bath containing this flame retardant and a dye, the soiling of the substrate and dyeing equipment is kept at the minimum.

Abstract: The present invention relates to high impact strength flame-retardant polycarbonate moulding compositions, which are characterized in that they consist of halogen-free polydiorganosiloxane-polycarbonate block copolymers, halogen-free copolymers, halogen-free phosphorus compounds, tetrafluoroethylene polymers and, if appropriate, stabilizers, pigments, flow control agents, mould release agents and/or antistatics, and to processes for their preparation.

Abstract: Tetrahalophthalate esters are disclosed herein as flame retardant processing aids for styrene-maleic anhydride (SMA) resins.

Abstract: Tetrahalophthalate esters are disclosed herein as flame retardant processing aids for polycarbonate resins.

Abstract: A composite useful in thermal energy storage, said composite being formed of a polyolefin matrix having a phase change material such as a crystalline alkyl hydrocarbon incorporated therein. The composite is useful in forming pellets, sheets or fibers having thermal energy storage characteristics; methods for forming the composite are also disclosed.

Abstract: An impact resistant flame-retardand resin composition comprising:100 parts by weight of a polymer mixture comprising a polycarbonate resin (A), a rubber-reinforced vinyl copolymer (B) and, optionally, a vinyl polymer (C);from 3 to 50 parts by weight of a high molecular weight halogenated compound of the following formula I having a halogen content of at least 10% by weight: ##STR1## wherein n is an average polymerization degree of from 35 to 100, each X independently represents hydrogen, chlorine or bromine, each of i, j, k and l is an integer of from 1 to 4, and each of R and R' independently is hydrogen, a methyl group, an epoxypropyl group, a phenyl group or ##STR2## wherein m is 0, 1, 2 or 3; and from 2 to 30 parts by weight of an antimony compound.

Abstract: Thermoplastic composition based on a crystalline polyester and a modified vinyl aromatic polymer. It comprises:from 50 to 97% by weight of at least one polymer phase (A) consisting of at least one terpolymer produced by grafting (a) at least one vinyl aromatic monomer and (b) at least one unsaturated nitrile onto (c) at least one rubber, the terpolymer being dispersed in a matrix of a copolymer comprising units derived from (d) at least one unsatured nitrile and (e) at least one vinyl aromatic monomer, the overall composition of the polymer phase (A) being such that it contains from 17 to 35 parts of unsaturated nitrile, from 10 to 60 parts of rubber, and from 10 to 60 parts of vinyl aromatic monomer per 100 parts by weight of the polymer phase, andfrom 3 to 50% by weight of at least one high molecular weight polybutylene terephthalate (B).

Abstract: Copolyetherester-containing blends having improved tensile strength together with high tear strength, tensile elongation and impact strength are prepared by creating an admixture of copolyetherester with a polycarbonate and, optionally, a polyester.

Abstract: This invention relates to a thermoplastic formulation having a first part comprising, (i) a blend of a polyphenylene ether and a polyvinyl aromatic and (ii) a nuclear halogenated polyvinyl aromatic flame retardant, and a second part, in admixture with the first part, comprising a Diels-Alder adduct having the formulaA--R--(A).sub.nwherein n is 0, 1 or 2 and A is a polyhalogenated cycloalkylene or cycloalkyl group and R is as defined herein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyester molding composition containing a reinforcing material and a halogenated flame retardant, the polyester containing repeat units from terephthalic acid and 1,4-cyclohexane-dimethanol, the composition further comprising an additive system which enhances the flame retardancy thereof without detrimental loss of mechanical properties, said composition characterized as having a heat deflection temperature of greater than 250.degree. C., a tensile strength of greater than 16,000 psi, a flexural strength of greater than 21,500 psi and a notched Izod impact strength of greater than 1.5.

Abstract: Polybrominated higher alkylbenzenes may be produced by reacting the corresponding hydrocarbon material with bromine chloride in an excess bromine reaction medium in the presence of an antimony halide catalyst.

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: UV stable, impact resistant, flame retarded ABS compositions are obtained by compounding ABS with nitrile rubber, surfactant, Diels-Alder adduct of 2 moles of chlorocyclopentadiene and 1 mole of cyclooctadiene (commonly known as Dech Plus) and antimony oxide. Such compositions consist essentially by weight of from about 1% to about 9% nitrile rubber, from about 0.3% to about 5% surfactant, from about 14% to about 30% Dech Plus, from about 4% to about 20% antimony oxide and from about 50% to about 80.9% ABS. The ABS constituent has an Izod Impact Strength of at least 1.5 foot-pounds per inch. The nitrile rubber is preferably acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer containing by weight from about 15 to about 50% acrylonitrile component, and the surfactant is preferably siloxane-oxyalkylene copolymer. The compositions have Izod Impact Strengths ranging from 2.0 to 4 foot-pounds per inch and in most cases a V-O (UL94) flammability classification.

Abstract: UV stable, impact resistant, flame retarded thermoplastic compositions are obtained by compounding ABS with aliphatic resin, Diels-Alder adduct of 2 moles of chlorocyclopentadiene and 1 mole of cyclooctadiene (commonly known as Dech Plus), antimony oxide and optionally with nitrile rubber and/or surfactant. Such compositions consist essentially by weight of from about 0.5 to about 10% of aliphatic resin, from 0% to about 5% nitrile rubber, from 0% to about 5% surfactant, from about 14% to about 30% Dech Plus, from about 4% to about 20% antimony oxide and from about 50% to about 80% ABS. The ABS constituent has an Izod Impact Strength of at least 1.5 foot-pounds per inch; the amounts of said aliphatic resin, said nitrile rubber and said surfactant being such as to provide an Izod Impact Strength in foot-pounds per inch of notch determined by ASTM D-256, of at least 2.0 in the thermoplastic composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel compounds of the formula: ##STR1## where Y is a hydrogen atom or a metal group and p=1 or 2, and when p=1, ##STR2## n=2, 3, 4 or 5 and n+r.ltoreq.5 and when p=2, ##STR3## m=2, 3 or 4 and m+s.ltoreq.4 and q=0 or 1, where R represents a lower alkyl group containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and when q=1, A has the meaning of a substituted or unsubstituted alkylidene group containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms, SO.sub.2, S or O; fire retardant polymer compositions in which these compounds are incorporated, and shaped articles that are entirely or partly made up of such fire retardant polymer compositions.

Abstract: A flame-resistant composition comprising a blend of (I) polyamide, (II) a brominated polystyrene and (III) a copolymer of an aromatic vinyl compound and an .alpha., .beta.-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid anhydride, wherein the .alpha., .beta.-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid anhydride component of the copolymer is present in an amount of 0.06-0.75 wt % based on the total weight of (I), (II) and (III).

Abstract: Flame retardant polyolefin compositions characterized by a stabilized high halogen content which will not migrate to the surface of articles formed therefrom are disclosed. The compositions comprise a polyolefin resin, a halogen flame retardant compound which is high in halogen content and would ordinarily migrate to the surface of articles formed from the composition, and a polyol having at least one fatty acid substituted thereon. The polyol stabilizes the halogen flame retardant compound and prevents migration thereof to the surface of articles formed from the flame retardant composition. A preferred example of the present invention is a flame retardant polyolefin composition comprising a polyethylene resin, decabromodiphenyl oxide, and a glyceride.

Abstract: An insoluble infusible electroconductive polymer is provided, which is derived from an organic compound having 3 to 6 carbon atoms and having a cyano group and an ethylenically or acetylenically unsaturated bond by mutually reacting this compound at an elevated temperature.

Abstract: A combination of materials is disclosed which imparts superior fire retardant properties to organic polymers and the gaseous by-products of those polymers. The combination is made up of an organo phosphate plasticizer, aluminum hydroxide or alumina hydrate, antimony trioxide, a borate, a brominated hydrocarbon and a chlorinated paraffin.

Abstract: Self-extinguishing polycarbonates consisting of mixtures of polycarbonates with at least one salt of particular carboxylic organic compounds, said salt being of metals of Group I A and/or B, and/or Group II A and/or B of the Periodic Table of elements, and/or of ammonium.

Abstract: Novel flame retardant agents comprise polyalkylene oxides or a derivative thereof end-capped with brominated phthalimide groups, and have the general formulaeR--R.sup.1 --O--R.sup.1).sub.n R (I)(R--R.sup.1 --O--R.sup.1).sub.n' NH).sub.2 C.dbd.O (II)orR--R.sup.1 --OR.sup.1).sub.n" CH.sub.2).sub.3 C--R.sup.2 (III)wherein R is ##STR1## R.sup.1 is alkylene of from about 2 to about 6 carbon atoms; R.sup.1 is alkyl of from about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; n is from about 4 to about 40; n' is from about 3 to about 15; and n" is from about 1 to about 10. Thermoplastic compositions, for example, polyphenylene ether compositions, rendered flame retardant with the novel compounds have a high resistance to additive vaporization and surface liquid exudation as well as desirable high flow characteristics.

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: 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: Discoloration in aromatic carbonate polymers brought about by the addition of halogenated flame retardants is counteracted by the further addition of aliphatic polyester.

Abstract: A flame-retardant styrene-base resin composition is composed of 100 parts by weight of a styrene-base resin, 2.0-20.0 parts by weight of a halogenous flame retardant and 0.1-5.0 parts by weight of an antimony compound. The weight ratio of halogen atoms/antimony atoms in the resin composition is 5 or greater. The resin composition of this invention has well-balanced specific gravity, impact resistance and heat resistance and flame retardancy.

Abstract: A flame-resistant polybutylene terephthalate molding composition has vastly improved fatigue strength and improved melt flow by incorporating therein a halogenated epoxy flame retardant represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein an n is the degree of polymerization and the halogenated epoxy resin has a molecular weight of at least about 20,000 to 40,000; X is a chlorine or bromine atom, and i is an integer of from 1-4.

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: Disclosed are hot-melt adhesive compositions comprising discrete particles of polyester adhesives, discrete particles of polyester containing a halogenated organic compound and discrete particles containing an antimony compound. Also disclosed is a method of incorporating both a halogenated organic compound and an antimony compound into a polyester adhesive composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flame retardant polymer compositions comprising a flammable polymer and an amount of between 1% to 40% by weight of tetrabromodipentaerythritol as flame retardant agent. Optionally, synergistic flame retardant additives such as antimony oxide are incorporated in the compositions. The flammable polymers are selected from polyolefins, polyamides and styrenic resins or mixtues thereof. The flame retardant agent according to the present invention imparts to the polymer compositions improved thermal aging behaviour, thermal stability and non blooming property, compared with known flame retardant agents.