Abstract: Self-extinguishing polyurethanes are obtained by stepwise polyaddition of diisocyanates or polyisocyanates with polyols with the addition of a flameproofing agent comprising a phosphorus component and a nitrogen component as synergists. While the phosphorus component used is an ammonium polyphosphate which is sparingly soluble in water and, if desired, has been microencapsulated with a melamine/formaldehyde resin, the organic nitrogen component is selected from the group consistinga) bis(triazinyl)piperazinesb) hydroxyalkyl isocyanuratesc) condensation products of amino-1,3,5-triazines with aldehydes.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibiting coating composition for metals comprising a liquid polymer composition which contains a polymer which is capable of being cured to a solid elastomer such as polysulfide, polyurethane, polythioether or polyether and a water soluble ammonium salt of phosphoric acid, orthophosphorous acid or hypophosphorous acid.

Abstract: The water leaching of ammonium polyphosphate from compositions comprising organic polymer and particles of ammonium polyphosphate is reduced if the ammonium polyphosphate is surface-modified with quaternary ammonium salt cationic surfactant.

Abstract: A fire retardant composition comprises an aqueous solution of at least one ammonium phosphate, an alkyl acid phosphate having from two to four carbon atoms, and a glycol having from two to four carbon atoms. The fire retardant composition is effective for treating thin cellulosic substrates, such as paper, plywood and fiberboard.

Abstract: Permanently flexible and non-tacky coating mastic and caulking compositions having improved heat-age stability contain (a) at least one polymer having a T.sub.g of about -50.degree. C. to about -10.degree. C. and pendant functional groups attached to the polymer backbone and having the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is a divalent organic radical at least 3 atoms in length, and X is organoacyl or cyano; (b) a zinc-containing pigment (e.g. zinc oxide); and (c) a polyphosphate anion in an amount effective for increasing the wet adhesion of the compositions, particularly of aged compositions. The mastics and caulks typically have total non-volatile matter concentrations of about 60 to about 90 weight percent of which about 15 to about 75 weight percent comprises the described polymer and about 25 to about 85 weight percent is the zinc-containing pigment and other non-volatile solid matter other than the polymer such as fillers, other pigments, etc.

Abstract: An aqueous solution useful as a coating composition to form a fire-retardant protective overcoat on a surface requiring such protection, such as one or both surfaces of a photographic element, comprises (1) a water-soluble film-forming cross-linkable copolymer of methyl vinyl ether and maleic anhydride, (2) a water-soluble polyhydric alcohol which serves to cross-link the copolymer when a coating of the composition is applied over the surface to be protected and dried, and (3) a water-soluble ammonium polyphosphate which reacts with the polyhydric alcohol to form a fire-retardant composition when the protective overcoat is exposed to the heat of a fire.

Abstract: A photographic element is provided on one or both surfaces thereof with a fire-retardant protective overcoat comprising (1) a water-soluble film-forming copolymer of methyl inyl ether and maleic anhydride cross-linked by a water-soluble polyhydric alcohol and (2) a water-soluble ammonium polyphosphate which reacts with the polyhydric alcohol to form a fire-retardant composition when the protective overcoat is exposed to the heat of a fire. The protective overcoat is transparent, colorless, durable, non-tacky and moisutre resistant and provides especially effective fire-retarding properties for photographic products used in large display format such as back-drops on movie sets or free-hanging murals at trade shows.

Abstract: An aqueous suspension comprising 15% or more, by total weight of the suspension, of at least one anionic or nonionic water-soluble polymer dispersed in an aqueous solution of an ammonium salt having a multivalent anion, wherein the weight ratio of the ammonium salt to the water is at least 0.15, a process for preparing the same, and use of the same in a variety of applications, are disclosed.

Abstract: A resin which may be cured to form a polymeric resin which is diffcultly inflammable and resistant to high temperatures, said resin being a mixture of(a) a resin component comprising at least one thermically curable 1-oxa-3-aza tetraline group containing compound and optionally a curable epoxy compound; and of(b) a second component comprising at least one flame retardant selected from the group consisting of: aluminum hydroxide; hydrated calcium magnesium carbonate; magnesium hydroxide; element red phosphorus, oxygen acids of phosphorus; inorganic salts of oxygen acids of phosphorus; organic salts of oxygen acids of phsophorus; polyphosphates; boric acid; salts of boric acid.

Abstract: Flame-retarding composition for rendering self-extinguishing polymers, copolymers, mixtures of polymers and various polymeric materials, comprising a polymer, a copolymer, or a mixture of polymers of hydroxyalkyl-derivatives of isocyanuric acid and ammonium polyphosphate, and so-obtained self-extinguishing polymers and polymeric materials.

Abstract: Disclosed are flame retardant polyetherimide ester compositions comprising:(i) at least one polyetherimide ester resin; and(ii) a flame retardant effective amount of a mixture comprising (a) at least one polyphosphonate ester, and (b) at least one ammonium polyphosphate.

Abstract: A flame-retardant synthetic resin composition comprising a thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of polyolefin, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer and ethylene-ethyl acrylate copolymer resins as a base polymer and, incorporated therein (A) a polyester fiber cut into a length smaller than 10 mm and/or a polyester powder having a particle size smaller than 10 mesh and (B) a polyphosphoric acid compound having a higher water resistance, wherein the amount of the thermoplastic resin is 40 to 95% by weight, the total amount of the components (A) and (B) is 5 to 60% by weight and the component (A)/component (B) weight ratio is in the range of from 5/1 to 1/20.

Abstract: The present invention disclosed herein is connected with a polypropylene resin composition giving off no corrosive and poisonous gases, having excellent moldability, providing molded articles with excellent mechanical strength and high flame retardance. The composition of the present invention is composed of predetermined amounts of a polypropylene resin, a polyethylene resin, polyammonium phosphate or polyammonium phosphate modified by melamine resin and a 1,3,5-triazine derivative. This composition may additionally contain a predetermined amount of one or more of specific thiophosphites and may further contain a predetermined amount of an olefinic synthetic rubber or elastomer and a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: A halogen-free filled elastomer blend composition, containing at least two elastomers from the group: elastomeric ethylene-propylene copolymers and terpolymers, polyamide elastomers, elastomeric polyesters, isobutylene polymers, polyurethane elastomers, acrylic elastomers, natural rubber, polybutadiene and polyisoprene, as minor components, and a flame-retardant halogen-free inorganic filler as the major component.

Abstract: An aqueous suspension comprising 15% or more, by total weight of the suspension, of at least one anionic or nonionic water-soluble polymer dispersed in an aqueous solution of an ammonium salt having a multivalent anion, wherein the weight ratio of the ammonium salt to the water is at least 0.15, a process for preparing the same, and use of the same in a variety of applications, are disclosed.

Abstract: A fiber composite containing a system of reinforcing fibers that is impregnated with a resin matrix. The resin matrix includes a phenolic-based resin and a phosphorus-containing polymer. The composite exhibits low heat release rate and total heat release when subjected to combustion conditions including a radiant heat source.

Abstract: There is provided a flame retardant for thermoplastic resins comprising(i) 20 to 60% by weight a silicone oil;(ii) 10 to 40% by weight a silicone resin;(iii) 5 to 60% by weight a gassing agent selected from the group consisting of compounds containing both phosphorus and nitrogen or a mixture of phosphorus containing compounds with nitrogen containing compounds and(iv) a polyhydric alcohol in a weight ratio to said gassing agent ranging from about 1/9 to about 1/5.

Abstract: A process for forming random copolymers which comprises forming a polymer melt containing one or more polyamides and one or more acidic or basic inorganic materials, such as ammonium bisulfate, ammonium biphosphate and sodium biphosphate; and heating said melt for a period of time sufficient to form the desired amount of the copolymer. The random copolymers may be fabricated into films or other products which have desirable properties, and can be useful in making injection molded or extruded products of improved properties.

Abstract: Flame-retardant polymer compositions containing a flame-retardant system consisting of a phosphorus/nitrogen-component and aluminum hydroxide.

Abstract: Compositions of thermoplastic polymers comprising, in mixture, a thermoplastic polymer and a mixture of self-extinguishability-conferring additives, formed by:ammonium phosphate or ammonium polyphosphate: ##STR1## (wherein p is preferably equal to or greater than 50); phosphorus-containing compound definable by means of the general formula: ##STR2## (wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 have the meaning as indicated in the disclosure).

Abstract: A fire-resistant material which is produced by mixing, in a predetermined ratio, agent A prepared by diluting a liquid mixture of calcium chloride and boric acid with water, agent B comprising silicone resin, sodium silicate, and polyvinyl acetate resin and agent C comprising ammonium monophosphate silica gel. A noncombustible material for treating interior building materials which is produced by mixing the above- described fire-resistant material with a mixture of powder D prepared by grinding and drying a mixture of an aqueous boric acid solution and an adhesive aqueous solution of paper powder, an earth/rock powder prepared by reducing and heating loess, sand, waste coal, and diatomite powder.The noncombustible material can be sprayed over or appiled on combustible materials such as wood, textiles, paper, plastics, etc. to make them noncombustible and, upon starting of a fire, it foams to form an insulating layer which exhibits a sufficient heat-insulating effect and neutralizes and controls toxic gases.

Abstract: A polymer matrix has grown therein in vitro and in situ non-centrosymmetric crystals of organic or inorganic compounds. The crystals are preferably orientated and may be used in electro-optical systems.

Abstract: Self-extinguishing polymeric composition based on a polyolefin, especially polypropylene, of improved thermal stability containing an intumescent fire-retardant system comprised of a phosphorus constituent and a carbonaceous nitrogen constituent. The composition contains more particularly, as the phosphorus constituent, a product consisting substantially of(a) 75-99.5 wgt % pulverulent free flowing ammonium polyphosphate of the following general formulaH.sub.(n-m)+2 (NH.sub.4).sub.m P.sub.n O.sub.3n+1in which n stands for an integer having an average value of from about 20 to 800 and the ratio of m/n is about 1, and(b) about 0.5-25 wgt % of a water-insoluble, optionally cured artificial resin encapsulating the individual ammonium polyphosphate particles.

Abstract: There is provided an improved polyester fiber said improvement comprising (a) said fiber containing a density increasing amount of particles having a specific gravity higher than the polyester polymer from which the fiber is made and (b) a roughened surface thereby providing improved drape and silhouette to woven and knitted fabrics made therefrom.

Abstract: Polyolefins which are made self-extinguishing by means of flame-retarding compositions comprising ammonium polyphosphate, melamine cyanurate and a hydroxyalkyl-derivative of isocyanuric acid at least partially in the form of a homopolymer.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to difficultly flammable wooden articles, especially chip boards comprising solid and pipe boards, prepared by extrusion from wooden chips and/or woody fibrous materials. The articles contain as a flame-retarding addend a product of(a) 50 to 99.5 weight % of a flame-retarding agent physically and chemically stable under extrusion conditions, preferably 75 to 99.5 weight % of a pulverulent, free-flowing ammonium polyphosphate of the general formulaH.sub.(n-m)+2 (NH.sub.4).sub.m P.sub.n O.sub.3n+1in which n stands for a whole number with an average value of about 20 to 800 and the ratio of m/n is about 1, and(b) about 0.5 to 50 weight % of a cured water-insoluble artificial resin encapsulating the individual particles of the flame-retarding agent or ammonium polyphosphate.The disclosure also relates to difficultly flammable boards veneered with wood or a laminate.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a process for making a particulate agent stable to hydrolysis based on free-flowing, pulverulent ammonium polyphosphate by treating the ammonium polyphosphate with a thermosetting, artificial resin being water-insoluble when cured. More specifically, the disclosure provides for the ammonium polyphosphate, an aliphatic alcohol as a diluent, and a melamine/formaldehyde-resin or phenol/formaldehyde-resin to be placed in an autoclave and intimately mixed at room temperature; for the mixture to be heated to a temperature of about 80.degree. to about 180.degree. C. and allowed to remain over a period of 15 to 240 minutes at that temperature and under the pressure corresponding to the vapor pressure of the diluent; for the diluent to be separated and for the product so obtained to be dried.

Abstract: Self-extinguishing compositions comprising:(1) from 35.5 to 87% by weight of at least a polyolefin(2) from 5 to 20% by weight of an ammonium polyphosphate(3) from 2 to 20% by weight of polycarbonylpiperazine(4) from 3 to 10% by weight of melamine phosphate(5) from 0.5 to 3% by weight of titanium dioxide(6) from 0 to 1.5% by weight of a compound of formula R--SH wherein R is a radical of imidazole or of uracil.

Abstract: A polymeric flame retardant composition comprises low melting temperature phosphate-sulfate glass compositions in an amount of from about 10 to about 100 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of said polymer. Desirably, the polymer is a halogen-containing polymer. The phosphate-sulfate combination has been found to produce synergistic results.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a particulate agent based on free-flowing, pulverulent ammonium polyphosphate of the general formulaH.sub.(n-M)+2 (NH.sub.4).sub.m P.sub.n O.sub.3n+1in which n stands for a whole number with an average value of about 20 to 800 and the ratio of m/n is about 1. The agent reduces the ignitability of combustible substances and constists of(a) about 80 to 99.5 mass % ammonium polyphosphate and(b) about 0.5 to 20 mass % hardened epoxide resin having an epoxide equivalent weight of about 170 to about 220, the epoxide resin enveloping the individual ammonium polyphosphate particles.

Abstract: Self-extinguishing polymeric compositions based on thermoplastic polymers, comprising, for 100 parts by weight of total composition:(1) from 10 to 20 parts by weight of an ammonium phosphate or of an amine phosphate; and(2) from 5 to 8 parts by weight of an oligomer or polymer derived from 1,3,5-triazine, having general formula: ##STR1## wherein: ##STR2## or a heterocyclic radical containing in the ring at least a nitrogen atom, and linked to the triazine ring through one of such nitrogen atoms,R.sub.1 =alkyl or cycloalkyl,R.sub.2 =divalent radical of piperazine, of the type ##STR3## or a divalent radical of the type ##STR4## n=an integer from 20 to 50, extremes included, m=an integer from 2 to 6, extremes included.

Abstract: A resin composition for injection molding, composed essentially of 100 parts by weight of a thermosetting resin such as phenolic resin or unsaturated polyester resin, 5-250 parts by weight of a salt of an oxyacid of phosphorus and 15-245 parts by weight of a filler which is preferably inorganic, on condition that the total amount of the oxyacid salt and the filler is in the range from 20 to 250 parts by weight. Preferably the oxyacid salt is a phosphate, especially a polyphosphate, expressed by MO.sub.m/2.nP.sub.2 O.sub.5, where M is a metal element including Si, m is the valence of the metal M, and n is in the range from 0.1 to 0.7, or an alkali metal salt of such a phosphate. This composition gives moldings that are very high in thermal stability. As a typical application, a fully practicable reflector for automobile head lamps is produced by providing a body molded by using this composition with a metal film by vacuum deposition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a particulate agent based on free-flowing pulverulent ammonium polyphosphates of the general formulaH.sub.(n-m)+2 (NH.sub.4).sub.m P.sub.n O.sub.3n+1in which n is an integer having an average value of from approximately 20 to 800 and the ratio of m to n is approximately 1, for impeding the combustibility of combustible materials. The agent is comprised of(a) approximately 75 to 99% by weight of ammonium polyphosphate, and(b) approximately 1 to 25% by weight of a hardened water-insoluble polycondensation product of melamine and formaldehyde encasing the individual ammonium polyphosphate particles.

Abstract: A binder composition for a foundry aggregate and a hardener therefor, as the binder, polyvinylammonium phosphate and, as the hardener, a linear alkali polyphosphate, ammonium polyphosphate, a source of polyvalent metal cations, orthophosphoric acid, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: There are described certain polymeric compositions which are made flame retarding, provide an incandescent char-forming crust, are not dropping and do not promote toxic fumes, in view of the addition, on 100 parts in weight of polymer, of 5-40 parts in weight of the reaction product between an acid of the phosphorus and at least a hydroxyalchyl derivative of at least a compound selected between the isocyanuric acid, the melamine and the urea, and, in a modified embodiment, in addition to the above indicated reaction product, of 5-30 parts in weight of a polymer of an ammonium polyphosphate of formula (NH.sub.4 PO.sub.3).sub.n", wherein n" is greater than 20. In a further modified embodiment there is added amine phosphate, such as the ortho- or pyrophosphate of melamine, in amount of 1-10 parts in weight. The reaction product as above comprises in its molecule the formulaN--(R).sub.

Abstract: There is disclosed a flame retardant composition suitable for application to a variety of textile and textile related products. The formulation is a water based liquid polymeric concentrate comprising about 35-65 parts of ammonium phosphate, about 10-30 parts of ammonium sulfate, about 40-60 parts of an alkanolamine, about 40-60 parts of phosphoric acid, about 20-40 parts of an aldehyde, in 100-140 parts by weight of water.

Abstract: An organic high polymer composition having an improved flame retarding property which is obtained by incorporating into a flame resistive composition comprising (a) an organic high polymer substance, (b) an organic flame retarder and (c) incombustible active inorganic powder (d) a polyfunctional compound and (e) an organic compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein Z is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, A is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 divalent hydrocarbon group having or not substituents and forming a ring together with the adjacent two carbon atoms and B, and B is an oxygen atom or an amino group: --NY-- (Y being a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an organic group having not more than 30 carbon atoms) or its hydrolyzate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new modified azulmic acids, several processes for their preparation and their use as intermediate products for the synthesis of numerous products.

Abstract: Water-compatible compositions are described which consist essentially of at least one resinous compound whose backbone is linear or substantially linear and consists essentially of at least one oxyaryleneoxyalkylene or oxyaryleneoxy(1,3-(2-hydroxy)alkylene) unit and which bears at least two functional organic moieties through which cross-linking can occur (preferably groups having active hydrogen, more preferably aliphatic hydroxyl groups) and at least one terminal carbamoylpyridinium group covalently bonded through the ring nitrogen atom combined with an acid curable cross-linking agent. The compositions are useful coating compositions which find particular utility in cathodic electrodeposition. The compounds are prepared, for example, by reacting a linear or substantially linear epoxy resin with a carbamoylpyridine in the presence of sufficient amount of a Bronsted acid and water to stabilize the carbamoylpyridinium salt thus formed.

Abstract: Polymer compositions containing minor proportions of polyvalent metal or amine salts of 5,5-bis-(bromomethyl)-2-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,3,2-dioxaphosphorinane. Aluminum, calcium and melamine salts are preferred.

Abstract: The invention relates to a particulate agent based on a free-flowing pulverulent ammonium polyphosphate for impeding the combustibility of combustible substances, the agent containing(a) about 75 to 99.9 weight % of ammonium polyphosphate and(b) about 0.1 to 25 weight % of a hardened, water-insoluble phenol resin (phenol/formaldehyde-resin) enveloping the individual ammonium polyphosphate particles.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polymers, such as polypropylene, are rendered anti-flaming and self-extinguishing by addition of ammonium or amine phosphate and a nitrogen-containing water-insoluble oligomer or polymer containing in the monomeric unit a --CO--group attached to a ##STR1## group, wherein n is 2 or 3, being part of a ring, e.g., poly(carbonylpiperazine).

Abstract: This invention relates to self-extinguishing polymeric compositions, comprising a thermoplastic polymer, preferably a polyolefin, and an anti-flame additive consisting of:(1) 10-25% by weight, on the total composition, of an ammonium or amine phosphate; and(2) 10-25% by weight, on the total composition, of a product obtained by reacting in bulk, at a temperature comprised between 80.degree. C. and 230.degree. C.,(a) at least one organic compound selected from the group consisting of(i) linear or cyclic nitrogen containing compounds having at least one >C.dbd.O or >C.dbd.S group and at least one --NH--group being part of the linear chain or of the ring, and(ii) amino-triazine compounds; with(b) an epoxyalkyl ester of isocyanuric acid of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer from 1 to 3; the reaction being carried out according to a molar ratio (a):(b) comprised between 3:1 and 0.1:1.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition for formation of a coating film having high corrosion-resistance on a metal substrate which comprises (a) a film-forming polymeric material having at least one hydroxyl group and/or at least one carboxyl group, (b) a zwitter-ion compound and (c) an aminoplast resin and/or an epoxy resin with or without (d) a surface active agent having a hydrophilic functional group and at least one hydroxyl group and/or at least one carboxyl group.

Abstract: Flame retardant polyolefin compositions containing polymeric pentaerythrityl phosphonates and ammonium polyphosphate.

Abstract: Polymer compositions containing minor proportions of polyvalent metal or amine salts of 5,5-bis-(bromomethyl)-2-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,3,2-dioxaphosphorinane. Aluminum, calcium and melamine salts are preferred.

Abstract: Polymer compositions containing minor proportions of polyvalent metal or amine salts of 5,5-bis-(bromomethyl)-2-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,3,2-dioxaphosphorinane. Aluminum, calcium and melamine salts are preferred.