Halogen Atom Other Than Cl Patents (Class 524/412)
  • Patent number: 11939473
    Abstract: A thermoplastic vulcanizate composition comprises: (i) a dispersed phase of rubber that is at least partially cured; (ii) a continuous thermoplastic phase including at least one thermoplastic polymer; (iii) a first polysiloxane composition comprising a migratory siloxane polymer physically dispersed in a first thermoplastic material and (iv) a second polysiloxane composition comprising a non-migratory, siloxane polymer bonded to a second thermoplastic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Celanese International Corporation
    Inventors: Prashant Bhadane, Chad Michael Houghton, Oscar Oansuk Chung, Eric Paul Jourdain, Hang Dong
  • Patent number: 11407639
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an aluminum phospite having spherical shape. An aluminum phosphite of the present invention has the following formula. Alx(OH)y(HPO3)3·zH2O wherein: x represents 2.01 or more and 2.50 or less, y represents 0.03 or more and 1.50 or less, and z represents an integer of 0 to 4, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: TAIHEI CHEMICAL INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Shimomichi, Tomofumi Yamanaka, Ryo Oyama, Toshihiro Yamagami
  • Patent number: 11124648
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to a heat-resistant resin composition having an enhanced heat resistance and a molded article obtained therefrom. The resin composition according to the embodiments has a high heat resistance, so that it is capable of forming an excellent appearance without being deformed even though it is subjected to a process that is carried out at a high temperature of 205° C. or higher, such as an on-line painting. Thus, it can be advantageously used as, for example, an exterior material of various transportation means or a housing of electric and electronic products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: SKC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Sung Han, Jin Kyung Kim, Dohoon Chang
  • Patent number: 10856598
    Abstract: Provided is an artificial hair fiber which can prevent detachment between core and sheath, having superior texture close to human hair, and having superior curl retention. An artificial hair fiber has a core-sheath structure, including: a core; and a sheath covering the core; and: the core includes a core resin composition including polyester; the sheath includes a sheath resin composition including polyamide; the core and the sheath have a core/sheath mass ratio of 40/60 to 90/10; and when a melt viscosity of the polyester of the core is expressed as a, and a melt viscosity of the polyamide of the sheath is expressed as b, a viscosity ratio a/b is 0.5 to 2.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: DENKA COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Koji Miyata, Atsushi Horihata, Kazuhito Sonoda, Atsushi Takei
  • Patent number: 9481621
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula Ar(—CH2C6Br5)y, wherein Ar indicates a structure comprising one or more six-membered aromatic ring(s) and —CH2C6Br5 indicates a pentabromobenzyl group, characterized in that at least one carbon atom of said six-membered aromatic ring(s) is bonded to the benzylic carbon of said —CH2C6Br5 group, wherein y, which indicates the number of the —CH2C6Br5 groups in said compound, is not less than 1. Processes for preparing the compounds and their use as flame retardants are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: BROMINE COMPOUNDS LTD.
    Inventors: Mark Gelmont, Michael Yuzefovitch, David Yoffe, Ron Frim
  • Patent number: 9006332
    Abstract: A weatherable, flame-resistant thermoplastic vulcanizate composition comprising a thermoplastic matrix; and dispersed within said matrix, an at least partially cured rubber, a flame retardant, and carbon black.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Randal H. Kerstetter, III, Karla D. Caton, Edward J. Blok, Eugene R. Uhl
  • Patent number: 8921457
    Abstract: Provided is a resin molded body which has excellent flame retardance, weather resistance, shock resistance and tracking resistance. The resin molded body is composed of a thermoplastic resin composition comprising a thermoplastic resin, a polycarbonate, an elastomer, and a flame retardant. By adopting this combination of components, a Charpy impact value at 23° C. measured in conformity with ISO 179/1eA is 15 kJ/m2 or more and flame retardance measured under a condition of thickness of 1.0 mm and in conformity with UL94 is V-0 or more, and a resin molded body which can be used favorably outdoors is produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Win Tech Polymer Ltd
    Inventors: Kosuke Maruyama, Kazuya Goshima
  • Patent number: 8557906
    Abstract: A flame-retardant composition having (a) a copolymer comprising at least about 50 wt. % of propylene-derived units, and about 5-35 wt. % of units derived from at least one of ethylene or a C4-10 alpha-olefin, wherein the copolymer has a heat of fusion of about 75 J/g or less; and (b) a flame retardant, wherein the composition satisfies the requirements of UL94 with a V2 rating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventor: Randal Howard Kerstetter, III
  • Publication number: 20130203922
    Abstract: The present invention provides: a resin composition for a heat-resistant electric wire, containing from 25 to 60 parts by weight of a polyphenylene ether, from 15 to 42 parts by weight of a polypropylene-based resin, from 8 to 27 parts by weight of a styrene-based elastomer, from 5 to 15 parts by weight of a polyamide, and from 1 to 10 parts by weight of an acid-modified polyolefin, in which the polyamide has a melting point of 201° C. or more; and a heat-resistant electric wire using the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventor: YAZAKI CORPORATION
  • Patent number: 8263693
    Abstract: The present invention provides a flame retardant resin composition comprising (A) 100 weight part of a basic resin comprising acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer resin and styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer resin; and (B) 10-30 weight part of a bromine-based organic compound flame retardant, and selectively comprising (C) 1-20 weight part of an antimony-based auxiliary flame retardant and (D) 1-10 weight part of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of metalstearate and stearamide compounds, wherein the bromine-based organic compound flame retardant (B) is octabromodiphenyl ethane. The flame retardant resin composition of the present invention has excellent flame retardancy, impact strength and melt flow index.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: You-seok Seo, Ki-young Nam, Yong-yeon Hwang, Je-sun Yoo, Hyeon-gook Kim, Myeong-soo Song
  • Publication number: 20120059105
    Abstract: A weatherable, flame-resistant thermoplastic vulcanizate composition comprising a thermoplastic matrix; and dispersed within said matrix, an at least partially cured rubber, a flame retardant, and carbon black.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Randal H. Kerstetter, III, Karla D. Caton, Edward J. Blok, Eugene R. Uhl
  • Publication number: 20120022201
    Abstract: A composition for a firestop is provided. The composition comprises a thermoplastic; expandable graphite; alumina trihydrate; and a flame retardant compound or mixture comprising antimony and a halogen. There is also provided a flame retardant composite, which comprises expandable graphite; alumina trihydrate; antimony; and a halogen. The halogen may include bromine. The flame retardant compound may be brominated antimony. The flame retardant mixture may include an antimony oxide and a compound containing bromine. The flame retardant composite may comprise brominated antimony, or comprise antimony trioxide and a bromine-containing compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: PYROPHOBIC SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventors: Igor Zhvanetskiy, John B. Page, Kurt Bernt
  • Patent number: 7923508
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame retardant styrene-based resin composition with high impact property. The styrene-based resin composition of the present invention comprises 1-30 parts by weight of a flame retardant, 0.5-15 parts by weight of a flame retardant aid and 0.1-15 parts by weight of a styrene-containing graft copolymer per 100 parts by weight of a base resin comprising a rubber-modified styrene-based copolymer and offers high impact property and good rigidity and fluidity, without appearance problem under a variety of processing conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin-woo Yi, Ki-young Nam, Yong-yeon Hwang, Tae-woo Kim, Young-shim Kim, Chan-hong Lee
  • Publication number: 20100210773
    Abstract: The present invention provides a flame retardant resin composition comprising (A) 100 weight part of a basic resin comprising acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer resin and styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer resin; and (B) 10-30 weight part of a bromine-based organic compound flame retardant, and selectively comprising (C) 1-20 weight part of an antimony-based auxiliary flame retardant and (D) 1-10 weight part of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of metalstearate and stearamide compounds, wherein the bromine-based organic compound flame retardant (B) is octabromodiphenyl ethane. The flame retardant resin composition of the present invention has excellent flame retardancy, impact strength and melt flow index.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: You-seok Seo, Xi-young Nam, Yong-Yeon Hwang, Je-sun Yoo, Hyeon-gook Kim, Myeong-soo Song
  • Patent number: 7678875
    Abstract: A method for producing a PC copolymer with improved productivity is provided. The PC copolymer has a specific structure and the method uses a diester diol-containing monomer as a raw material. The polycarbonate copolymer is produced by reacting a diester diol-containing monomer, a divalent phenol, and a carbonate precursor by interfacial polymerization, wherein the diester diol-containing monomer is a product of reaction between a hydroxybenzoic acid or an esterified product thereof and a polyalkylene glycol, wherein the esterification degree of hydroxyl groups of the polyalkylene glycol is 50 to 90 mol %.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Koichi Suga, Yasuhiro Ishikawa
  • Publication number: 20090306262
    Abstract: There is provided a polyamide resin composition capable of not only maintaining inherent properties of polyamide resins including moldability, mechanical properties, thermal stability, heat resistance and electrical properties but also exhibiting a good flame retardance and an excellent laser marking property, as well as a resin molded product for laser marking which is molded from the composition. The polyamide resin composition for laser marking according to the present invention includes 100 parts by weight of a polyamide resin and 0.1 to 100 parts by weight of a halogen-containing organic compound and/or an antimony compound, wherein when subjecting a molded product obtained from the composition to laser marking, a color tone of a laser-marked portion of the molded product exhibits a darker color than that of a surface of a laser-non-irradiated portion of the molded product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Morio Tsunoda, Yasushi Yamanaka, Masami Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20090239987
    Abstract: Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) formulations are disclosed which comprise a halogenated flame retardant together with an antimony oxide and talc. The formulations exhibit a high LOI (at least 30) and are V-0 rated on the UL-94 test. The halogenated flame retardant can be a chlorinated or brominated compound. The antimony oxide compound is selected from the group consisting of antimony trioxide and antimony pentaoxide. When brominated flame retardants are used, talc is not required, but is preferred to meet the high LOI and V-0 rating. The TPU formulations are useful for wire and cable jacketing applications and for jacketing for fiber optic cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventor: Sridhar K. Siddhamalli
  • Publication number: 20070282040
    Abstract: The invention relates to a molding composition containing: (a) a polycarbonate component; (b) a polyester component; (c) a polyamide component; (c) a halogenated flame retarding component; and (d) a carboxy reactive component. The composition exhibits excellent properties that are highly useful in applications such as electronic components. The composition may also contain other components, such as impact modifiers. The invention also relates to articles made from the composition as well as methods of making and using the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Rina Ai, Sanjay Braj Mishra, Chris van der Weele, Nina P. Vaze
  • Patent number: 7262234
    Abstract: A process for preparing an RPET polymer blend component comprises providing a quantity of RPET flakes, comminuting the RPET flakes to prepare RPET particles having an average mean particle size from about 500 microns to about 5 microns, adding at least one specialty additive to the RPET particles, and mixing the RPET particles and specialty additive, to prepare a homogeneous blend of RPET carrier and specialty additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Phoenix Technologies International, LLC
    Inventor: L. Robert Deardurff
  • Patent number: 7105589
    Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic molded masses, comprising A) 10 to 97 wt. % of at least one thermoplastic polyester, B) 1 to 30 wt. % of a flame-resistant agent combination with, based on 100 wt. % B), b1) 20 to 99 wt. % of a halogenated flame resistant agent, b2) 1 to 80 wt. % of a antimony oxide, C) 0.01 to 3 wt. % of at least one polyamide, D) 0.01 to 2 wt. % of at least one nigrosin, E) 0.01 to 3 wt. % of at least one anti-dripping agent and F) 0 to 70 wt. % of further adjuncts, whereby the sum of components A) to F) is 100%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Michael Geprägs
  • Patent number: 7105594
    Abstract: An adhesive having a resin selected from polyvinyl butyral resins, phenolic resins, epoxy resins, and mixtures thereof, and at least one type of filler such as a carbon filler, for use in seaming components useful in electrostatographic, contact electrostatic, digital and other like machines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Ihor W. Tarnawskyj, Joseph A. Swift, Christopher P. Manos, Theodore Lovallo
  • Patent number: 7067576
    Abstract: The present invention provides a polypropylene resin composition including a polypropylene resin having a melt flow rate of 4-18 g/10 minutes, a flame retardant additive having a low melting point, an antimony oxide, a UV stabilizer, a silane coupling agent, and titanium dioxide as a light-blocking agent. The resin composition of the invention produces products exhibiting excellent flame retarding properties, stability against weather, and maintainability of physical/mechanical properties as shown by maintaining the original flame retarding properties after long periods of outdoor exposure and hydrothermal dipping treatments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Samsung Atofina, Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: In-Sik Jung, Jong-Soo Hong, Sung-Man Lee, Man-Seang Her
  • Patent number: 7012112
    Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition for an electrical/electronic contact part according to the present invention includes a thermoplastic resin and a polyol, wherein the polyol is contained in a range of 0.2 to 10 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic resin. Alternatively, a thermoplastic resin composition for an electrical/electronic contact part according to the present invention includes: a thermoplastic resin; a halogenated aromatic compound which is contained in a range of 1 to 50 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic resin; and a double salt represented by at least one of (X2O)n.Sb2O5 and (YO)n.Sb2O5, where X represents a monovalent alkaline metal element, and Y represents a divalent alkaline earth metal element, and n represents a ratio of X2O or YO to Sb2O5 exceeding 0.7, the double salt having an adsorbed water elimination rate of not more than 50 min.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignees: Omron Corporation, Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Yutaka Takenaka, Kenji Funaki, Toshiyuki Furuya, Shigeru Muramatsu, Yoshitaka Kanazawa, Osamu Kimura
  • Patent number: 6951896
    Abstract: The invention relates to a flame-retardant thermoplastic composition which comprises at least (A) a thermoplastic polymer and (B) a flame-retardant system and which also contains (C) an n-alkanelactam-substituted polymer. Such a composition shows both a good flame retardancy, in particular a short afterflame time and little dripping, and also excellent mechanical properties. In particular, the n-alkanelactam-substituted polymer is a polyolefine, substituted with n-alkanelactam groups, with n being chosen from between 2 and 12. More in particular, the n-alkanelactam is polyvinyl pyrrolidone. Preferably, the thermoplastic polymer is a polycondensation polymer, in particular a polyamide, a polyester or a polycarbonate. Particularly suitable for use as the polyamide are PA-6, PA-6,6, PA-4,6 and semi-aromatic polyamides. The flame-retardant system may be both a halogen-containing and a halogen-free system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes H. G. Ottenheijm
  • Patent number: 6924331
    Abstract: A flame retarded polyolefin resin composition comprises polyolefin resin, 1 to 40 parts by weight per 100 parts of the polyolefin resin of a brominated bisphenol ether derivative of the formula: wherein R is hydrogen or methyl, and A is —C(CH3)2—, —SO2—, —S—, or —CH2—; and 1 to 30 parts by weight per 100 parts of the polyolefin resin of 2,4,6-tris(mono-, di- or tribromophenoxy)triazine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Dai-Ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Makoto Teramoto, Hideaki Onishi
  • Patent number: 6919391
    Abstract: A flame retarded polyolefin resin composition comprises polyolefin resin, 1 to 40 parts by weight per 100 parts of the polyolefin resin of a brominated bisphenol ether derivative of the formula 1: wherein R is hydrogen or methyl, and A is —C(CH3)2—, —SO2—, —S—, or —CH2—; and 1 to 30 parts by weight per 100 parts of the polyolefin resin of a compound of the formula 2. wherein B is mono-, di- or tribromophenyl group, n is an integer from 1 to 20, and A is as defined above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: Dai-Ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Makoto Teramoto, Hideaki Onishi
  • Patent number: 6849677
    Abstract: Polyolefin-based pallets capable of passing standard pallet flammability tests are prepared by molding the pallet or one or more subassemblies thereof, of a polyolefin molding resin containing a flame retardant package containing a halogenated organic flame retardant, alumina trihydrate, and antimony trioxide. The flame retardants are advantageously supplied as a master batch at a concentration higher than that desired in the pallet or subassembly, in a polyolefin-compatible polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Rehrig Pacific Company
    Inventor: Trenton M. Overholt
  • Patent number: 6818731
    Abstract: A polyamide resin composition contains 100 parts by weight of (A) a polyamide resin with a melting point of 270° C. to 340° C.; 0.2 to 20 parts by weight of (B) a compound represented by Formula (I) where R1 and R2 are alkyl groups having at least 9 carbon atoms, and m and n are integers from 1 to 3; and 1 to 100 parts by weight of (C) a bromine-based flame retardant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignees: Kuraray Co., Ltd., Asahi Denka Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hideharu Matsuoka, Hideaki Oka, Koichi Uchida, Masahide Tsuzuki, Koji Beppu
  • Patent number: 6780963
    Abstract: The polyamide resin composition of the invention is characterized by having a solder reflow heat-resistant temperature of not lower than 250° C. Since the polyamdie resin composition has low water absorption and is excellent in moldability, heat resistance, shape stability and mechanical strength, it can be suitably used for, for example, automobile parts and electric or electronic parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Masahiro Sawada, Kunihiro Ohuchi
  • Patent number: 6780914
    Abstract: The present invention provides a flame retardant resin composition, or more particularly, a flame retardant polypropylene resin composition which comprises polypropylene having improved flow melt characteristics, flame retardants, a flame retardant aid, and a tetrafluoroethylene polymer. The composition of the present invention has high melt tension, without deterioration of the mechanical properties of flame retardant polypropylene, and drastically enhanced characteristics of shape maintenance and a flaming drip during burning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Samsung General Chemicals Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: In-Sik Jung, Man-Seang Her, Jong-Su Hong, Sung-Man Lee
  • Patent number: 6774174
    Abstract: This invention deals with the development of improved SMT performance flame retardant polyamide compositions. The compositions include replacing the poly bromostyrene or brominated polystyrene with a copolymer of a halostyrene and glycidyl(meth)acrylate. The resulting composition results in greatly improved blistering performance in Surface Mounting Technology Applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Marvin Michael Martens, Reiko Koshida, Jennifer L. Bohan, William Ray Fielding
  • Patent number: 6632509
    Abstract: Fire retardant sheeting materials for roofing having improved burn resistivity and are suitable for use on roofs having inclines of at least 1 inch per linear foot. These sheeting materials are prepared from a polymeric composition of matter comprising a base polymer containing at least one ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer, the base polymer having up to about 2 percent by weight crystallinity; from about 85 to about 175 parts by weight of at least one non-combustible mineral filler per 100 parts of the base polymer; from about 30 to about 50 parts by weight of a processing material, per 100 parts of the base polymer; from about 50 to about 80 parts by weight of at least one fire retardant additive, per 100 parts of the base polymer; and from about 1.5 to about 10 parts by weight of a sulfur cure package per 100 parts of the base polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: BFS Diversified Products, LLC
    Inventors: James A. Davis, William F. Barham, Jr., Gregory A. Brandt
  • Patent number: 6627690
    Abstract: A flame-retardant composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polyester having a terminal carboxyl group concentration of 60 equivalents/ton or less; (B1) a specific brominated epoxy compound and (B2) a brominated polyacrylate in the amount of 5 to 50 parts by weight; (C) 2 to 20 parts by weight of antimony trioxide, and the (B1)/(B2) weight ratio being 5/95 to 95/5. The composition has superior excellent residence stability than a composition used for a brominated epoxy compound alone as a flame retardant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Teijin Limited
    Inventor: Katsuhiko Hironaka
  • Publication number: 20030055152
    Abstract: The invention relates to a flame-retardant thermoplastic composition which comprises at least (A) a thermoplastic polymer and (B) a flame-retardant system and which also contains (C) an n-alkanelactam-substituted polymer. Such a composition shows both a good flame retardancy, in particular a short afterflame time and little dripping, and also excellent mechanical properties. In particular, the n-alkanelactam-substituted polymer is a polyolefine, substituted with n-alkanelactam groups, with n being chosen from between 2 and 12. More in particular, the n-alkanelactam is polyvinyl pyrrolidone. Preferably, the thermoplastic polymer is a polycondensation polymer, in particular a polyamide, a polyester or a polycarbonate. Particularly suitable for use as the polyamide are PA-6, PA-6,6, PA-4,6 and semi-aromatic polyamides. The flame-retardant system may be both a halogen-containing and a halogen-free system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventor: Johannes H.G. Ottenheijm
  • Patent number: 6518344
    Abstract: The present invention provides a new and improved flame retarded polyolefin composition that displays good retained physical properties upon aging. The composition also exhibits excellent moldability and it may be easily colored. In a preferred embodiment the composition includes a polyolefin, a halogen-containing flame retardant additive, from at least about 1.00% by weight to about 2.5% by weight of a stabilizer package, and from about 0% to about 1.0% by weight of an acid/halogen scavenger. The stabilizer package includes by weight from about 20% to about 80% of a hindered phenolic antioxidant, from about 20% to about 80% of a phosphite containing antioxidant, and from about 0% to about 40% of a thio-ester antioxidant. In addition to displaying excellent color and physical property development and retention characteristics, the composition of the present invention displays an improved UL94 vertical burn rating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Ferro Corporation
    Inventors: Deenadayalu Chundury, Ann Mendel, Howard E. Munro, Roy C. Sanford
  • Patent number: 6448324
    Abstract: Provided are a flame-retardant polycarbonate resin composition having good blow moldability, and blow moldings of the composition having good flame retardancy and having good impact resistance, high mechanical strength and good thermal stability intrinsic to polycarbonate resins. The composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a resin or resin mixture of (A) from 30 to 100% by weight of a polycarbonate resin and (B) from 0 to 70% by weight of a styrenic resin, from 1 to 50 parts by weight of (C) a flame retardant, and from 1 to 20 parts by weight of (D) a methyl methacrylate polymer having a weight-average molecular weight of at least 1,000,000, and optionally contains (E) a fluoro-olefinic resin, (F) a rubber-like elastomer, and (G) an inorganic filler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Idemitsu Petrochemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akio Nodera, Naoki Mitsuta, Kouichi Hara
  • Patent number: 6441072
    Abstract: The invention relates to a polyamide composition for the production of electrical and electronic components that are suitable for the conditions of the surface mounting technology. In particular, the composition exhibits a high resistance to blistering during the reflow soldering process. The composition according to the invention comprises (a) a polyamide having a melting point higher than 280° C., (b) a polymer having a melting point lower than 230° C., (c) a halogen-containing compound, (d) optionally a synergist for the flame-retardant properties (e) reinforcing material (f) optionally other additives. A particularly good resistance to blistering is achieved if (f) contains at least a compound with acid imide groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: DSM N.V.
    Inventors: Hubertus G. J. Havenith, Wilhelmus J. M. Sour, Johannes Tijssen, Robert M. Leeuwendal
  • Patent number: 6414072
    Abstract: A flame-retardant thermoplastic resin composition, which comprises a polymer alloy composed of a thermoplastic resin (A) and a liquid-crystal polymer (B), is excellent in the stability of the heat retentivity imparted thereto in the injection molding step, exhibits an extremely high reinforcing effect which has been unattainable heretofore because the liquid-crystal polymer can be readily fiberized in the molding step, and provides moldings excellent in flame retardancy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Polyplastics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Haruji Murakami, Mineo Ohtake, Kazuhito Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 6407155
    Abstract: Intercalated layered materials prepared by reacting the layered material with a coupling agent and co-intercalating an onium ion and an oligomer or polymer between the planar layers of a swellable layered material, such as a phyllosilicate, preferably a smectite clay. The spacing of adjacent layers of the layered materials is expanded at least about 3 Å, preferably at least about 5 Å, usually preferably to a d-spacing of about 15-20 Å, e.g., 18 Å with the onium ion spacing/compatibilizing agent. The intercalation of the oligomer or polymer then increases the spacing of adjacent layers an additional at least 3 Å, e.g., to at least about 20 Å, preferably about 25 Å to about 30 Å, generally about 28 Å, and provides a nanocomposite having increased tensile strength, flexibility, and ductility (less brittle).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Amcol International Corporation
    Inventors: Guoqiang Qian, Tie Lan, Aaron M. Fay, Anthony S. Tomlin
  • Patent number: 6372828
    Abstract: Flame retardant compositions useful as insulation for 150° C.-rated wire and cable applications are provided. The compositions of the invention utilize an ethylene-alkyl acrylate copolymer base resin with a two-component stabilizer package consisting of a zinc salt of a mercaptobenzimidazole and an aromatic secondary amine compound. Also, included to achieve the requisite flame retardance, crosslinkability and physical properties are a brominated flame retardant, antimony trioxide, a hydrated inorganic filler and a chemical crosslinking agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Equistar Chemicals, LP
    Inventor: Lester Y. Lee
  • Patent number: 6372831
    Abstract: The present invention is an flame resistant resin composition comprising: A) from about 50 to about 90 parts by weight of a rubber modified polymer derived from a vinyl aromatic monomer, B) from about 1 to about 8 parts by weight of an impact modifier, C) from about 0.5 to about 5 parts by weight of a polyolefin having a density of greater than 0.940 g/cm3 and a melt flow rate of less than 4 as measured according to ASTM D1238 at 190° C. using a 2.16 kg weight, D) a sufficient amount of a halogen-containing flame retardant to provide the composition with 7 to 14 parts by weight halogen, and E) from about 2 to about 6 parts by weight of an inorganic flame retardant synergist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Kevin D. Sikkema, Dawn M. Orbeck, Robert G. Nelb, II
  • Publication number: 20020040089
    Abstract: The flame-retardant polyamide composition of the present invention comprises (A) 20 to 80% by weight of an aromatic polyamide, composed of recurring units of dicarboxylic acid component unit and diamine component unit, the former composed of 30 to 100% by mol of a terephthalic acid component unit and 0 to 70% by mol of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid component unit other than terephthalic acid and/or 0 to 70% by mol of a C4 - C20 aliphatic dicarbolic acid component unit and the latter composed of an aliphatic diamine component unit and/or an alicyclic diamine component unit; and having an MFR of 40 to 300 g/10 minutes, determined at a load of 2,160 g and temperature of 10° C. plus melting point, and melting point exceeding 290° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Publication date: April 4, 2002
    Inventor: Kunihiro Ouchi
  • Patent number: 6340721
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame-retardant resin composition comprising: (A) 60 to 98 wt % of a thermoplastic resin comprising a rubber-reinforced resin; and (B) 40 to 2 wt % of a halogen type flame-retardant which comprises a mixture of compounds, the mixture comprising 5 to 60 mol % of a compound (B-1) having epoxy groups at both terminals of the molecular chain, 15 to 70 mol % of a compound (B-2) having epoxy group at one terminal alone and 5 to 80 mol % of a compound (B-3) having no epoxy group at both terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Assignee: Techno Polymer Company Limited
    Inventors: Ryuki Hashitani, Takeshi Wakao, Masahiko Noro, Hisao Nagai, Kouji Okada
  • Publication number: 20020006995
    Abstract: A flame-retardant thermoplastic resin composition, which comprises a polymer alloy composed of a thermoplastic resin (A) and a liquid-crystal polymer (B), is excellent in the stability of the heat retentivity imparted thereto in the injection molding step, exhibits an extremely high reinforcing effect which has been unattainable heretofore because the liquid-crystal polymer can be readily fiberized in the molding step, and provides moldings excellent in flame retardancy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 1999
    Publication date: January 17, 2002
    Inventors: HARUJI MURAKAMI, MINEO OHTAKE, KAZUHITO KOBAYASHI
  • Publication number: 20020002221
    Abstract: Flame retardant compositions useful as insulation for 150° C.-rated wire and cable applications are provided. The compositions of the invention utilize an ethylene-alkyl acrylate copolymer base resin with a two-component stabilizer package consisting of a zinc salt of a mercaptobenzimidazole and an aromatic secondary amine compound. Also, included to achieve the requisite flame retardance, crosslinkability and physical properties are a brominated flame retardant, antimony trioxide, a hydrated inorganic filler and a chemical crosslinking agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 1999
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Inventor: LESTER Y. LEE
  • Patent number: 6291567
    Abstract: A flame retardant antistatic polyester resin composition having excellent flame resistance, antistatic properties, mechanical strength and heat resistance, which includes a thermoplastic polyester and, per 100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic, 1 to 35 parts by weight of a bromine-containing flame retardant, 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of an antimony compound, 3 to 12 parts by weight of a conductive carbon black, 0.05 to 30 parts by weight of a low molecular weight polyester compound and 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of a metal salt of an ionic hydrocarbon copolymer. The resin composition may further contain a reinforcing filler, a crystallizing accelerator or a polyfunctional compound reactive with either or both of hydroxyl groups and carboxyl groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Kaneka Corporation
    Inventors: Misuzu Nakaura, Kimihiko Nakano
  • Patent number: 6291574
    Abstract: A moldable polyester composition comprising a sound damping amount of an isoprenoid rubber modifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Robert R. Gallucci
  • Patent number: 6258927
    Abstract: A polyamide composition, comprising: (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyamide, (B) from 10 to 200 parts by weight of an aromatic ring-containing bromine compound, and (C) from 0.1 to 100 parts by weight of at least one flame-retardant synergist selected from metal salts of stannic acid and alkaline earth metal salts of boric acid. The polyamide composition has good flame retardancy and heat resistance, and exhibits good thermal stability and continuous moldability when molded in melt, and it can be molded into good moldings having excellent appearances, especially fine color tone, without giving much gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Kuraray Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hideaki Oka, Toru Kuki, Kozo Tamura
  • Publication number: 20010005731
    Abstract: Disclosed is a flame-retardant resin composition for insulated wires, shielded wires and insulating tubes which are used in the field requiring high-frequency current transmission, for example, in the field of high-density wiring of internal circuits in electronic appliances. The composition comprises (a) a thermoplastic polyolefinic resin having a density of smaller than 0.89, which is prepared by copolymerizing ethylene and a non-polar &agr;-olefin in the presence of a single-site metallocene catalyst, (b) a halogen-containing flame retardant, and (c) zinc oxide. After crosslinking, the composition is used in forming an insulating coating for insulated wires and shielded wires, and in forming insulating tubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Publication date: June 28, 2001
    Applicant: Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Hayami, Yumi Kawabata, Satoshi Ebina
  • Patent number: 6228911
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising a) a styrene, &agr;-methylstyrene or p-methylstyrene homo- or copolymer; b) a bromine-containing flame retardant; c) a UV absorber; d) a sterically hindered amine and e) an epoxidized fatty acid. This invention also relates to the use of the light stabilizer mixture consisting of the components c), d) and e) for light-stabilizing a styrene, &agr;-methylstyrene or p-methylstyrene homo- or copolymer finished with a bromine-containing flame retardant as well as to a process for the light-stabilization thereof. Adding an epoxidized fatty acid to a UV absorber and a sterically hindered amine in styrene, &agr;-methylstyrene or p-methylstyrene homo- or copolymer finished with bromine-containing flame retardants results in an unexpected synergistic effect in the light stability. In particular, it is possible to markedly reduce the discoloration of the finished polymer which takes place in the course of irradiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation
    Inventor: Bernard Gilg