Abstract: Thin flame resistant solid surface material is provided from compositions containing an acrylic polymer matrix having dispersed therein controlled amounts of magnesium hydroxide as filler, antimony oxide and a brominated flame retardant.

Abstract: 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 g/cm3, 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.

Abstract: Improved flame retardant compositions suitable for insulating wire and cable products comprised of ethylene-alkoxy silane copolymer, halogenated organic compound, antimony trioxide, silane condensation catalyst and magnesium hydroxide are provided. Additionally, antioxidant(s), other mineral fillers and other conventional compounding ingredients may be included in the formulations. The compositions have good processability and are capable of being cured under ambient conditions to provide products which meet all of the specifications of SAE J-1128 for thin wall crosslinked polyolefin low tension primary cable insulation. Wire and cable products comprising a metal conductor coated with from 2 to 100 mils of the flame retardant insulation are also disclosed.

Abstract: A dehydrated mixture of hydrated sodium antimonate and ionomer polymer flame retard a polymer or resin composition such as film, fiber, electrical connection and molded part. From 10 to 90 parts sodium antimonate containing 3% moisture mixed with 10 to 90 parts ionomer polymer or polyethylene or ethylene vinyl acetate are added to a single screw vented extruder to produce pellet concentrate with a 0.1% moisture content for flame proofing PET. A composition may be prepared in a single or twin screw extruder or in a high shear blender in the presence of glass fiber by adding a dehydrated mixture of an alkyl tertabromophtalate and sodium antimonate and brominated polystyrene to polyethylene terephthalate or polybutylene terephthalate. A preferred temperature range for dehydration of hydrated sodium antimonate in the presence of a polymer is between 150° C. and 250° C.

Abstract: A modified cyanate ester group curable resin composition, and varnishes, prepregs, laminated boards adhered with metal foil, films, printed circuit boards, and multilayered circuit boards using the same, comprising: (A) a cyanate ester group compound(B) a monovalent phenolic group compound(C) a polyphenylene ether resin,(D) a flame retardant not reactive with the cyanate ester group compound, and(E) a metal group reaction catalyst.

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 (A-1) obtained by graft polymerizing a monomer component (b) comprising an aromatic vinyl or an aromatic vinyl and other monomer(s) copolymerizable therewith in the presence of a rubber-like polymer (a), a polymer (A-2) obtained by polymerizing the monomer component (b), or a mixture of (A-1) and (A-2); 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.

Abstract: A polyester-type resin composition which has sufficient anti-static property and flame-retardant property, in addition to maintaining mechanical strength and thermal resistance and which is useful for, in particular, electrical and electronic mechanical parts field. The flame-retardant anti-static polyester-type resin composition of the present invention comprises 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic polyester (A), from 1 to 35 parts by weight of a bromine-type flame-retardant (B), from 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of an antimony compound (C) and from 3 to 12 parts by weight of conductive carbon black (D), wherein the Br/Sb weight ratio in said polyester-type resin composition is in a range from 5.5/1 to 35.0/1. Moreover, a reinforcing filler (E), a crystallizing accelerator (F) and a multifunctional compound (G) can be added in further to the said polyester-type resin composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flexible thermoplastic compositions having a polyamide matrix, a dispersed polyethylene phase, and flame-retardant agents distributed between the two phases. These compositions have good mechanical properties, improved fire resistance and resistance to solvents and optionally excellent dimensional stability when hot. They can be used as coverings for electrical cables, as pipes, or in the creation of objects obtained by molding, forming, or film-forming.

Abstract: A flame retarded polystyrenic resin composition comprising: (A) 100 parts by weight of a resin which comprises (a-1) 1 to 100% by weight of a styrenic polymer having the syndiotactic configuration, (a-2) 0 to 10% by weight of a polymer having compatibility or affinity with component (a-1) and having a polar group, and (a-3) 0 to 99% by weight of a thermoplastic resin and/or a rubbery elastomer other than components (a-1) and (a-2), (B) 2 to 100 parts by weight of a brominated diphenyl compound, (C) 0.5 to 50 parts by weight of at least one compound selected from antimony oxides, sodium antimonate, iron oxides, and zinc oxide, the ratio by weight of component (B) to component (C) being in the range of 1 to 10; a flame retarded polystyrenic resin composition comprising (D) an inorganic filler in addition to the above components; and a molded article of a polystyrenic resin prepared by using the compositions as a material.

Abstract: Flame retarded resin molding compositions with enhanced electrical properties comprising a polyamide resin, a flame retarding amount of a halogenated flame retardant, a fiber glass and/or mineral filler, and an effective amount of a pyro/polyphosphate, and optionally including an olefinic polymer for enhancing electrical properties.

Abstract: A flame retardant resin composition having improved heat distortion temperature and mechanical properties comprising 5-20 parts by weight of phosphate-based flame retardant and 0.01-10 parts by weight of tetrafluoroethylene powder per 100 parts by weight of PC/ABS which comprises 5-95% by weight of polycarbonate and 5-95% by weight of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer, characterized in that said phosphate-based flame retardant is oligomeric phosphate ester of the following formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each represent cresyl group; n=1 to 3; and X is derived from dihydric bisphenol A and represented by the following formula II. ##STR2## The resin composition according to the invention may be applied to the indoor applications such as the housing of domestic electric appliances, the interior decoration of automobiles, or the like.

Abstract: Laser-markable thermoplastic moulding compositions are disclosed which containthermoplastic polymers,boric anhydride, and optionally,fillers and reinforcing materials,flame retardant additives,elastomer modifiers,antimony trioxide, andcopper(II) pyrophosphate hydrate.

Abstract: A polyester resin composition comprising (A) an aromatic polyester resin and (B) a polyester block copolymer resin which consists essentially of (a) a polyester soft block comprising an aromatic dicarboxylic acid component and a glycol component having 5 or more carbon atoms as main constituents and having a melting point of about 100.degree. C. or less or being amorphous and (b) a polyester hard block having a melting point of about 150.degree. C. or more. A relay component formed of the above polyester resin composition has excellent vibration-damping and noise suppression properties.

Abstract: A coating or layer containing a fluorinated carbon filled fluoroelastomer wherein the resistivity of the fluorinated carbon filled fluoroelastomer is controlled. Specifically, the coating comprises fluorinated carbon and polymer component selected from vinylidenefluoride/hexafluoropropylene/tetrafluoroethelene/cure site monomer rubber and volume grafted fluoroelastomers.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a substantially flame retardant composition comprising: (a) a thermoplastic polyester and copolyester material, a halogenated organic fire retardant, antimony oxide, organo clay, and a fluorocarbon polymer. Also provided are compositions comprising glass fibers and stabilizers. The combination of the organo clay and the fluorocarbon polymer exhibits a synergistic effect on the fire retardant properties of the instantly claimed composition. This synergistic effect helps reduce the amount of the halogenated organic fire retardant in the instantly claimed flame retardant composition.

Abstract: A flame-retardant styrene resin composition comprises a styrene resin, a halogen-containing flame retardant and a flame retarding assistant comprising antimony trioxide having an average size of 5.2 microns or larger and is improved in view of weatherability.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition, containingA) 99.95 to 30 parts by weight of thermoplastic polymer,B) 0 to 3 parts by weight of copper pyrophosphate hydrate,C) 0 to 3 parts by weight of copper(II) hydroxide phosphate,D) 0 to 3 parts by weight of manganese sulphate hydrate,E) 0 to 50 parts by weight of fillers and reinforcing materials,F) 0 to 60 parts by weight of flame retardant additives,G) 0 to 30 parts by weight of elastomeric modifiers,H) 0 to 8 parts by weight of antimony trioxide,wherein at least one of the components B) or D) is contained in the mixture.

Abstract: Flameproofed thermoplastic molding materials containA) a thermoplastic polyester,B) decabromodiphenylethane,C) a metal oxide or metal sulfide or metal borate or a mixture thereof,D) an ester of at least one alcohol having at least 3 OH groups and one or more aliphatic mono- or dichaboxylic acids of 5 to 34 carbon atoms and optionally,E) by weight of conventional additives and processing assistants.

Abstract: A brominated epoxy oligomer of the formula ##STR1## having a molecular weight of least 3,000, useful as a flame retardant additive for polypropylene and ethylene propylene copolymers is described.

Abstract: This invention relates to polyamide-based formulations flame retarded with synergized brominated flame retardants and having good thermal stability.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition is provided which exhibits desired levels of viscosity, dart impact strength, and flame retardancy. The composition includes respective amounts of a bulk vinyl aromatic-vinyl cyanide-rubber graft copolymer, an emulsion vinyl aromatic-vinyl cyanide-rubber graft copolymer and a flame retardant which contains an amount of a halogenated epoxy compound. The compositions are useful for making molded articles which exhibit desired levels of flame retardancy and impact strength. The thermoplastic compositions may also further contain respective amounts of non-epoxy halogenated compounds, flame retardant synergist such as antimony compounds, and drip suppressants such as fluoro polymers.

Abstract: A flame-retardant resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin, from 10 to 80 parts by weight of a bis(halogenophenyl)terephthalamide, and from 5 to 40 parts by weight of antimony trioxide; an electric wire comprising a conductor having thereon an insulating layer comprising the resin composition; and a tube or a heat-shrinkable tube comprising the resin composition.

Abstract: The action of thermoplastic polymers to whose polymer backbone aliphatic or cycloaliphatic groups are bonded via a group --O--, --O--CO--, --CO--OR.sup.22 --OCO-- or --CO--O--, said aliphatic or cycloaliphatic groups being substituted by Cl, Br and/or iodine in the .alpha.-, .beta.-, .gamma.- or .omega.-position, on an unsubstituted or substituted tetrathio-, tetraseleno- or tetratelluro-naphthalene or -tetracene contained in this polymer gives electrically conducting compositions by the formation of charge transfer complexes. These compositions are suitable for the production of antistatic or electrically conducting mouldings, sheets, filaments, fibres, coatings and composites.

Abstract: Flame-retardant foamed particles of a polyolefin resin, which contain a bis(alkyl ether)tetrabromobisphenol A flame retardant and/or a bis(alkyl ether)tetrabromobisphenol S flame retardant, and a synergist of the flame retardant, are disclosed. The flame retardant has a bromine content of at least 50 wt. %. The alkyl group in the alkyl ether moiety of the flame retardant is any one of ethyl, propyl, bromoethyl and bromopropyl. The synergist of the flame retardant is selected from the group consisting of antimony oxides, metal oxides, boric acid salts and metal hydroxides. An expansion-molded article is obtained by filling the flame-retardant foamed particles into a mold and molding the foamed particles.

Abstract: This invention relates to a flame-retardant polyurethane spray system prepared by mixing at an isocyanate index of from 90 to 120(A) an isocyanate composition containing(a) an organic polyisocyanate, and(b) 0 to 50 wt. %, relative to the organic polyisocyanate, of a halogen-containing organic flame retardant; and(B) an isocyanate-reactive composition containing(a) 10 to 80 wt. % of an isocyanate-reactive compound having a molecular weight of 400 to 10,000 and functionality of 2 to 7;(b) 1 to 50 wt. % of an isocyanate-reactive compound having a molecular weight less than 399 and functionality of 2 to 6;(c) 0 to 15 wt. % of an isocyanate-reactive tertiary amine polyether having a molecular weight of 100 to 1000;(d) 5 to 55 wt.

Abstract: A flame retardant thermoplastic composition is provided containing a vinyl aromatic resin and a flame retardant. The flame retardant is an oligomeric condensation product of a halogenated aromatic diol and an alkylene dihalide composition which is preferably an admixture of an alkyl monohalide and an alkylene dihalide. The compositions are useful for making molded articles for automotive parts and for business machine housings. The composition exhibit no bloom, good thermal color stability, and good resistance to ultraviolet light.

Abstract: Flame retarding resin compositions having good thermal stability and good impact resistance. The composition comprises a thermoplastic resin selected from the group of polycarbonate, polybutylene terephthalate, polyethylene terephthalate, and blends and alloys of polycarbonate with polybutylene terephthalate, polyethylene terephthalate and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, and a flame retarding amount of a melt-blendable, solid polybrominated triphenyl phosphate ester selected from tris(dibromophenyl)phoshate and bis(tribromophenyl)phenylphosphate, and less than 5% antimony oxide or halogenated organic.

Abstract: A flame retardant thermoplastic composition is provided containing a vinyl aromatic polymer, a brominated flame retardant, and a very low level of tetrafluoroethylene polymer which had been preblended with a lubricant which is either a metal salt or ester of a fatty acid. The composition is useful for making mold parts such as business machine housings.

Abstract: A flame-retardant aromatic polycarbonate resin composition has excellent flame retardancy and high transparency without impairing excellent properties inherent to an aromatic polycarbonate resin, and is free from corroding a molding machine or a processing machine, the flame-retardant resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate resin, 0.01 to 1 part by weight of (a) a perfluoroalkane-sulfonic acid alkali salt and 0.02 to 2 parts by weight of (b) a halogenated triaryl phosphate of the formula [1], ##STR1## wherein each of Ar.sup.1, Ar.sup.2 and Ar.sup.3 is independently an aromatic hydrocarbon, and at least one halogen atom is substituted on ring-forming carbon of each aromatic hydrocarbon group.

Abstract: There are disclosed polyphenylene ether resin-based compositions containing high molecular weight polyethylene resin and polyphenylene ether flame-retarded resins which have been rendered non-dripping through the inclusion of a drip-inhibiting amount of high molecular weight polyethylene resin. Still more particularly, there are disclosed flame retardant modified polyphenylene ether resins, such as those containing high impact polystyrene, rendered non-dripping through the inclusion of a drip-inhibiting amount of high molecular weight polyethylene resin which has a weight-average molecular weight (M.sub.w) of greater than about 100,000.

Abstract: Flame retarded organopolysiloxane gels suitable for sealing and protecting electrical contacts include (i) an organopolysiloxane gel having repeat units of the structure ##STR1## where each R is independently phenyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or fluoroalkyl, at least 40% of the R groups being phenyl; and (ii) an additive package mixed with the organopolysiloxane, which is (a) zinc oxide; (b) antimony oxide; (c) a brominated compound having a molecular weight of at least 450 and a bromine content of at least 40 weight %; (d) a chlorinated compound having a molecular weight of at least 300 and a chlorine content of at least 40 weight %; or (e) combinations of the above. The additive package is used in an amount between about 10 and about 60 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of organopolysiloxane.

Abstract: The present invention comprises flame retardant composition including a finely dispersed inorganic ultra fine particulate flame or smoke retardant material where the particles are no larger than 500 nanometers (0.50 .mu.) in size. Preferably, the particles used are below 50 (0.050 .mu.) nanometers in size and comprise antimony pentoxide (Sb.sub.2 O.sub.5), the synthetic resin preferably is a polyolefin, preferably polypropylene, and the composition includes a halogenated retardant compound, preferably a brominated alkoxydiphenyl sulfone.

Abstract: A composition for carpet backings which comprises:(a) an aqueous dispersion of a high molecular weight polymer; and(b) a blocked polyisocyanate in amounts of about 0.5-30 parts by weight in relation to 100 parts by weight of the solids of the aqueous dispersion.The composition preferably further contains a melamine resin in amounts of about 0.1-10 parts by weight, and/or a vulcanizing agent in amounts of about 0.5-10 parts by weight, each in relation to 100 parts by weight of the solids of the aqueous dispersion.The carpet having backings formed with the composition is excellent in washability so that there takes place little shrinkage and curling after repeated washing.

Abstract: Improved flame retardant moisture curable insulation compositions are comprised of an ethylene-alkoxysilane copolymer, a halogenated anhydride and antimony trioxide provided. The compositions have good processability and can be moisture cured to provide products which meet all of the requirements for SAE J-1128 low tension primary cable. The halogenated anhydride imparts flame retardancy to the compositions and also promotes cure by catalyzing the hydrolysis/condensation reaction of the silane copolymer. Optionally there may be included in the composition antioxidants, silanol condensation catalysts, organic halogen containing flame retardant compounds and other conventional compounding ingredients.

Abstract: A flame retardant resin composition which includes 100 weight parts of a rubber-reinforced styrene-based resin, 2.about.35 weight parts of an epoxy-oligomer of tetrabromobisphenol-A (A1), 2.about.35 weight parts of bis-(tribromophenoxy)ethane (A2), 1.about.15 weight parts of antimony trioxide (B), and 0.1.about.10 weight parts of chlorinated polyethylene (C), wherein the total of the above (A1), (A2), (B) and (C) are 8.about.50 weight parts and the weight ratio of (A1)/(A2) is 10/90.about.75/25. The composition of the present invention has well-balanced flame retardance and impact resistance.

Abstract: Flame retardant polyesters are disclosed comprising esters of tribromoneopentyl alcohol with orthophthalic acid and its halogenated derivatives, particularly tetrabromo-orthophthalic acid an hydride.

Abstract: The impact strength of articles made from a flame-retarded formulated HIPS resin containing an impact modifier is increased by forming a concentrate or masterbatch containing the flame retardant and impact modifier, blending the concentrate with HIPS resin, and extruding the resultant blend.

Abstract: A water-permeable and fire-resistant product and the preparing method thereof is disclosed. The waterpermeable and fire-resistant product is made of a fabric layer and a purous film adhered thereon. The porous film of this invention comprises polyurethane resin; a first fire-resistant agent; a second fire-resistant agent, an inorganic fire-resistant agent and an additive agent. The first fire-resistant agent used is selected from the group consisting of paraffine chlorinated, decabromodiphenyl oxide, hexachloro benzene, hexabromo benzene, pentabromo ethyl benzene, pentabromo diphenyl oxide and octabromo diphenyl ether. The second fire-resistant agent used is selected from the group consisting of Sb2O3 and Sb2O5. The surface of the product produced is smooth.

Abstract: Polyester resins, optionally in combination with a polycarbonate, flame retarded with a halogenated bis-imide flame retardant agent and modified with a glass fiber reinforcing agent treated with a coating agent selected from certain polyepoxides and/or polyolefins exhibit markedly improved color characteristics.

Abstract: A flame retarded composition for wire insulations that includes a polyethylene blend having a high density polyethylene, in an amount from about 50 to about 95 parts per hundred, and a very low density polyethylene, in an amount from about 5 to about 50 parts per hundred, a primary brominated flame retardant, in an amount from about 30 to about 40 parts per hundred, a secondary chlorinated flame retardant, in an amount from about 5 to about 15 parts per hundred, a first flame retarding synergist, in an amount from about 12 to 20 parts per hundred, a second flame retarding synergist, in an amount from about 7 to about 11 parts per hundred, a first hindered phenolic stabilizer, in an amount from about 0.05 to about 0.30 parts per hundred, and a second hundred phenolic stabilizer, in an amount from about 0 to about 0.30 parts per hundred, a polypropylene polymer in an amount from 2 to 10 parts per hundred.

Abstract: Resin compositions comprising (A) a polyester, (B) a flame retardant, (C) an antimony compound, and (D) a filler selected from the group comprising magnesium silicate and mixtures of magnesium silicate with calcium metasilicate are disclosed. The disclosed compositions exhibit superior heat resistance, flame retardance, arc resistance and tracking resistance.

Abstract: An electrically insulating film having a total halogen content of about 1% to about 8%, comprising a resin component containing:a) from 0 to about 40 parts of a rubber selected from EP or EPDM rubber,b) correspondingly, from about 60 to about 100 parts of an ethylene vinyl acetate polymer,c) from about 20% to about 40% based on said resin component, of a flame retardant system comprisingi) from about 5 to about 25% of a bromine containing flame retardant,ii) from about 1.5% to about 10% of an antimony containing flame retardant, andiii) from 1% to about 20% of a flame retardant selected from granular metal oxide hydrates, wherein said flame retardant system has a ratio of metal oxide hydrate to bromine of no more than about 3;said film being free of vinyl chloride wherein a nonoriented film self-extinguishes in less than about 5 seconds, has an elongation at break of at least about 500%, a dielectric strength of at least about 1200 V/Mil, and a stress-strain curve having a wholly positive slope.

Abstract: A flame-retardant thermoplastic resin composition is disclosed, comprising (A) a thermoplastic resin, (B) a halogenated bisphenol type epoxy resin flame-retardant, and (C) an organic phosphite compound. The composition exhibits improved thermal stability to provide molded articles having improved mechanical strength and appearance.

Abstract: The impact strength of articles made from a flame-retarded formulated ABS resin containing an impact modifier is increased by forming a concentrate or masterbatch containing the flame retardant and impact modifier, blending the concentrate with ABS resin and extruding the resultant blend.

Abstract: A polyester resin composition;(A) which contains(a) a thermoplastic polyester resin, and(b) a carbon black and/or a graphite, and(B) in which the content of the above component (b) is 0.001 to 2% by weight based on the total weight of the components (a) and (b). The polyester resin composition may further contain (c) a bromine-containing flame retardant, (d) an antimony-containing flame retardant aid and (e) an inorganic filler in addition to the components (a) and (b). This polyester resin composition permits marking of fine lines and precise print with a high contrast with a laser light.

Abstract: A flame retardant nylon polymer moulding composition comprises a 6T/66 copolyamide or 6T/6 copolyamide and a specific flame-retardant and auxiliary flame-retardant. The composition can be made into molded items for electric and electronic parts, automotive parts, and housing owing to their high degree of flame retardancy, good external appearance, and good heat resistance.

Abstract: A flame retardant resin composition including the following components (A), (B) and (C) in the ratio (A):(B):(C)=15-99:0-84:1-30% by weight; and wherein the molar ratio of bromine atom and antimony atom is 1.2-4.5:1.

Abstract: The present invention provides resin compositions containing thermoplastic resins. Thermoplastic resins employable for the compositions are polyolefin resins, polyester resins, polystyrene resins, polyamide resins and polyphenylene ether resins. The present invention can be particularly effected by using polyamide, particularly, specific aromatic polyamides.In the present invention, the resin compositions can be improved in various chemical and physical properties such as flame-retardance, moldability, color tone, heat stability, mechanical strength by the use of other resin component and stabilizers such as halogenated organic compounds, modified polyolefins, antimony compounds, phosphorus-containing compounds, amine- or phosphorus-type stabilizers.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymer mixtures which comprise a polyalkylene phthalate and an aromatic polycarbonate and/or a brominated aromatic carbonate oligomer, polymer or copolymer. It has been found that zinc or calcium hydrogen phosphates are good transesterification inhibitors. An important advantage of the said inhibitors is that they do not condense or hardly condense to polyphosphates and that they do not negatively influence the impact strength of the polymer mixture.

Abstract: Flame-retardant thermoplastic composition including a styrene polymer containing thoroughly incorporated therein an effective quantity of a synergetic mixture composed of a chlorinated hydrocarbon compound containing at least 40% by weight of combined chlorine, an inorganic compound containing oxygen of a metal belonging to group III or IV of the periodic table, and polytetrafluoroethylene having a particle size which is less than 20 microns.