Abstract: Coherent thermoplastic aggregates with very high content of pulverulent mineral materials, said aggregates comprised of the said mineral materials, further of polyolefin polymers and/or copolymers, and possibly additionally of miscellaneous known additives; characterized in that, with the aim of achieving a density near to or at most equal to the theoretical density of the pulverulent mineral materials entering into their composition, while still having excellent compatibility with the polymers of redispersion, i.e., the polymers into which the subject aggregates are to be mixed, the interparticle voids between the grains of the mineral materials, which grains are basically in contact with each other, are at most filled--in the presence of a fluidifacient agent--by at least one polyolefin polymer and/or copolymer having a fusion temperature and/or softening temperature at least equal to 60.degree. C., and having a fluidity index (ASTM 1238) of at least 50.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of particulate material, and particularly material for constructing a horse riding surface, involves mixing raw granulated plastics material, such as PVC from waste electric cable, with a bitumen emulsion and water in such a way that the granules are coated while significant agglomeration is avoided. The bitumen emulsion is preferably 40% cationic. The water may be added as a bulk at lower pressure and a small amount at high pressure which is moved around to promote mixing.

Abstract: A mineral-filled thermoplastic composition is disclosed which comprises polyethylene or an ethylene-vinyl acetate compolymer; a mineral filler consisting, in the case of polyethylene, of aluminum trihydrate, magnesium hydrate, calcium carbonate or calcium/magnesium carbonates, and, in the case of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, barium titanite or neodymium titanate; and, in the case of polyethylene, an impact promoter consisting of tri(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate, isostearic acid or dodecylpyridinium salts, the selection of the impact promoter being dependent upon the mineral filler being employed, and, in the case of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, an amount of isostearic acid sufficient to increase the ductility of the composition; also disclosed is an additive composition for a thermoplastic composition which comprises a hydrophobic agent and an impact promoter.

Abstract: Various processing advantages are gained when ultrasonic vibration is applied to a thermoplastic processing apparatus such as an extruder or an injection molding device. Such advantages include improved flow rate, reduced processing pressure, and consequently reduced processing temperature to mold or extrude the melted thermoplastic. The ultrasonic vibration is desirably applied to the die of the processing apparatus and in a direction longitudinal to the flow of the thermoplastic. Suitable thermoplastics include polystyrene and polyolefins.

Abstract: A resin composition is suitable for molding to a gear and comprises 30 to 98 percent by weight of a resin being capable of the anisotropic phase in the molten state and the melt processing and 2 to 70 percent by weight of fibers such as metal fibers, carbon fibers, glass fibers, inorganic fibers, synthetic fibers and mineral fibers.

Abstract: A toy automobile equipped with a running device, has a body which can be used to write characters and pictures on paper.The body of the toy automobile is formed of a composition for writing which contains 25 to 80% by weight of polyolefin, 5 to 60% by weight of wax and the balance of a coloring agent.

Abstract: A composition comprising a chlorinated polyolefin and an optical brightener is disclosed. The compositions are useful as detectable adhesion promoters for polyolefin substrates. The compositions are applied as a coating to the polyolefin substrate and the coated substrate exposed to an ultraviolet light source to determine uniformity of the coating over the substrate. Uniform coverage is necessary to develop optimum adhesion between the substrate and a subsequently applied paint layer.

Abstract: A colored thermoplastic resin composition is provided which comprises a thermoplastic resin and a colorant in the form of an alkyleneoxy-substituted chromophore group provided in said thermoplastic resin in a minor amount sufficient to provide coloration to said thermoplastic resin. A process for preparing colored thermoplastic resins is also provided.

Abstract: A flame retardant for polyolefins, which comprises as an effective ingredient a hardly water-soluble or water-insoluble, nitrogen-containing phosphorus compound obtained by mixing 100 parts by weight of a condensed phosphoric acid compound with 10 to 100 parts by weight of a triazine compound and heating the mixture at 100.degree. to 250.degree. C. in the presence or absence of water.

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

Abstract: The polyolefin-based resin composition of the invention comprises (a) 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin-based resin such as polyethylenes, polypropylenes and copolymers of ethylene and propylene, (b) from 20 to 300 parts by weight of a wax such as a petroleum wax and (c) from 20 to 300 parts by weight of a mineral oil and/or a synthetic oil and the components are melted together into a uniform melt and then molded and solidified into a block or slab which is useful as a material for carving works. The material can be carved or engraved even by a child or a beginner in the art of carving works to create fine sculptures.

Abstract: Compositions which are particularly useful as coupling agents and primers for polyolefin composites. The compositions comprise fumaric acid and diaminefunctional silanes in mole ratios from 1.0 to 1.4 in nonreactive solvent, particularly water. These compositions are particularly effective in polyethylene composite materials.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polymers are stabilized by mixing therewith, under polymer processing conditions such that nitroxyl radicals are formed, a nitrogen stabilizers therefor, which is (a) a C-nitroso-containing compound (b) an N-nitroso-containing compound, or (c) a nitrone-containing compound.

Abstract: Polyolefin compositions which are pigmented with titanium dioxide are rendered actinic radiation stabilized by incorporating therein a C.sub.12-20 alkyl ester of 3,5-di-tert.butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid.

Abstract: A mineral-filled thermoplastic composition is disclosed which comprises polyethylene or an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer; a mineral filler consisting, in the case of polyethylene, of aluminum trihydrate, magnesium hydrate, calcium carbonate or calcium/magnesium carbonates, and, in the case of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, barium titanite or neodymium titanate; and, in the case of polyethylene, an impact promoter consisting of tri(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate, isostearic acid or dodecylpyridinium salts, the selection of the impact promoter being dependent upon the mineral filler being employed, and, in the case of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, an amount of isostearic acid sufficient to increase the ductility of the composition; also disclosed is an additive composition for a thermoplastic composition which comprises a hydrophobic agent and an impact promoter.

Abstract: Fatty ethenoid acylaminoorganosilicon compounds have been found to enhance the surface properties of glass articles. The fatty ethenoid acylaminoorganosilicon compound can be applied as a coating to the glass article's surface either alone or in combination with dispersing agents and organic polymers and/or fatty acids.

Abstract: A colored thermoplastic resin composition is provided which comprises a thermoplastic resin and a colorant in the form of an alkyleneoxy-substituted chromophore group provided in said thermoplastic resin in a minor amount sufficient to provide coloration to said thermoplastic resin. A process for preparing colored thermoplastic resins is also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel emulsifiable polyethylene paraffin blend compositions, the blend compositions having a viscosity of about 95 to 2,600 cp at 150.degree. C. and an acid number of about 15 to 17 milligrams KOH/gm, said blend composition comprising (a) about 35 to 47 weight % of an ether soluble fraction having a viscosity of about 1 to 20 cp at 125.degree. C. and a density of 0.895 to 0.900 g/cc: (b) about 33 to 39 weight % of a hexane soluble fraction having a viscosity of 1,300 to 4,000 cp at 125.degree. C. and a density of 0.938 to 0.941 g/cc; and (c) about 20 to 26 weight % of a hexane insoluble fraction having a viscosity of 12,000 to 100,000 cp at 150.degree. C. and a density of 0.939 to 0.946 g/cc.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions endowed with high flame self-extinguishing properties, comprising a polymer selected from amongst olefinic polymers, polystyrene, polybutylene terephthalate, SAN and ABS copolymers, and also, for 100 parts of composition:(a) 20-50 parts of piperazine acid pyrophosphate;(b) 0-3 parts of at least a compound selected from TiO.sub.2, SiO.sub.2, silicic acid, in powder having particle size .ltoreq.0.1 micron;(c) 0-35 parts of at least a compound selected from ammonium polyphosphate, melamine, melamine phosphate and pyrophosphate, polycarboxypiperazine, ethylene urea/formaldehyde condensates, as a substitute for an equal weight of compound (a), and in such amount that the composition still contains at least 5 parts of such compound (a).

Abstract: A nucleating agent comprising either a substantially non-polar wax or an inert inorganic finely divided powder is incorporated in a thermoplastics polymer, e.g. polyethylene. Thus reduces the spherulite size of the material and thus increases its breakdown field strength.

Abstract: Novel polycondensed compounds containing piperidine groups of polycarbamate structure, of the general formula: ##STR1##

Abstract: Flame retardant thermoplastic compositions are described which comprise 30-98% by weight thermoplastic, 1-40% by weight of a silicone fluid, 1-20% by weight of metal soap precursors and 1-20% by weight of a silicone resin. Such compositions offer simpler processing, improved impact resistance and other advantages over conventional flame retardant thermoplastic compositions.

Abstract: The invention is directed to vulcanizable halogen containing rubber mixtures which contain a silicate filler and a silicon containing isothiuronium compound and a process for vulcanizing or cross-linking these mixtures.

Abstract: A polyolefin fiber synthetic pulp having a specific Drainage Factor, Floating Factor, average diameter and Classified Fiber Length serves as an effective thixotropic agent.

Abstract: Antioxidants are enhanced in their activity by the presence of soluble lithium ion.

Abstract: Masterbatch concentrates are prepared by the use of a granular resin, permitting higher concentration of liquid additives in the concentrate.

Abstract: A composition curable at room temperature has resistance to soiling and maintains its adhesion to substrates when cured. The composition is the product obtained by mixing a polyorganosiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydroxyl radicals or two silicon-bonded hydrolyzable groups per molecule, a crosslinking organosilicon compound containing at least two silicon-bonded hydrolyzable groups, and an organosulfonate-containing silicon compound.

Abstract: A polyolefin resin composition consisting essentially of at least one homopolymer or copolymer of an aliphatic monoolefin and 0.05 to 2% by weight, based on the weight of the composition, of a dibenzylidene sorbitol derivative of the following formula ##STR1## wherein R and R' are different from each other and each represents a member selected from the class consisting of a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom, alkyl groups having 1 to 3 carbon atoms and alkoxy groups having a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl moiety.

Abstract: Semi-crystalline polymer having a narrow molecular weight distribution and having incorporated therein a non-crystalline mobilizing additive which increases the free volume of the polymer, with such a combination preventing embrittlement of the polymer during and subsequent to irradiation sterilization.

Abstract: Glycerides of higher fatty acids have been found to be effective as a discoloration inhibitor in very low concentrations for polyolefins.

Abstract: A method for determining the concentration of additives in a compounding process by measuring the capacitance and dissipation factor (tan.delta.) of the mixture and converting such values to the concentrations of the additives. This method may also be utilized to determine the concentration of the polymers in the mixture. This method is preferably applied to a compounding process of blending polyphenylene oxide and polystyrene thermoplastic resins and is preferably applied to a continuous compounding process of these resins to determine therein the concentration of an aryl phosphate ester flame retardant.

Abstract: The disclosure of this application is directed to a composition which serves to improve the water-treeing resistance of polymeric compositions comprising a hydrocarbon-substituted diphenyl amine and a high molecular weight polyethylene glycol. Polymeric compositions containing the water-tree retardant additives are useful as extrudates about electrical conductors.

Abstract: An improved melt processable blend is provided comprised of a polymer selected from the group consisting of a polyolefin and a polyester and a low molecular weight liquid crystalline compound which is capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase at the melt processing temperature of the blend.

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

Abstract: Solutions of ultrahigh molecular weight polymers such as polyethylene in a relatively non-volatile solvent are extruded through an aperture at constant concentration through the aperture and cooled to form a first gel of indefinite length. The first gels are extracted with a volatile solvent to form a second gel and the second gel is dried to form a low porosity xerogel. The first gel, second gel or xerogel, or a combination, are stretched. Among the products obtainable are polyethylene fibers of greater than 30 or even 40 g/denier tenacity and of modulus greater than 1000 or even 1600 or 2000 g/denier.

Abstract: A non-volatile, anti-gel compound having a chain of at least about 5 repeat units of an alkylene oxide and which is soluble in olefin polymers, and an inorganic anti-block agent having a substantially neutral pH are added to a film grade transition metal catalyzed resin containing halide residues such as Ziegler-Natta catalyzed olefin polymer compositions to prevent: (1) gel streaking/pinstriping during film extrusion processes; (2) blocking of the extruded film; and (3) discoloration of the extruded film upon aging. The anti-gel compound has a molecular weight between about 200 and about 4,000,000 Daltons.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ethylene polymer plastic composition comprising a narrow molecular weight distribution ethylene polymer, a fatty acid amine and dibenzylidene sorbitol. A method is also provided for maintaining the effectiveness of dibenzylidene sorbitol when used to enhance the optical properties of polymer plastic compositions fabricated from resins produced using Ziegler type catalysts.

Abstract: An improved flame-retardant thermoplastic compound based upon a surface modified alumina hydrate composition containing powdered alumina hydrate, a liquid mixture of C.sub.10 -C.sub.20 carboxylic acids and a solid mixture of C.sub.14 -C.sub.20 carboxylic acids. A preferred solid mixture comprises stearic acid and palmitic acid. Thermoplastic compounds made with polypropylene and an alumina hydrate composition containing isostearic acid together with the solid fatty acid mixture of the invention exhibit an increased melt index and reduced molding pressure compared with polypropylene compounds made with isostearic acid coated alumina hydrate and no solid fatty acid mixture.

Abstract: A process for pigmenting organic material of high molecular weight, which comprises the use of a compound of the formula ##STR1## in which X is a meta- or para-positioned fluorine, chlorine or bromine atom. The yellow to scarlet colorations obtained are distinguished by excellent fastness to light and atmospheric influences.

Abstract: A procedure is provided for the production of clean, dustless particulate granules from dusty, dirty particles by treatment with a composition comprising a liquid polymeric substance, illustratively, epoxidized soybean oil, and a solid, low molecular weight polymer having a melting point in the range of about 95.degree. to 105.degree. C., illustratively, a polyethylene vinyl acetate copolymer in the proportions of from 1 part of solid polymer to 1 part of liquid polymeric substance to 2 parts of solid polymer to 1 part of liquid polymeric substance. In one modification of the procedure, the ingredients were charged to a Papenmeir mixer and the mixer was run at 1500 RPM until a temperature of 95.degree. C. was reached. The resulting product comprised clean, dustless uniform beads.

Abstract: Propagation of electrical trees and water trees in electrical insulation made of ethylene homopolymers or copolymers with an unsaturated monomer is inhibited by the addition to the insulating composition of an organic carboxylic ester having at least one aromatic ring and at least three carboxylic ester groups, the ester being liquid at the operating temperature of the electrical equipment in which the insulation is used. The main utility of the inhibitors of this invention is in the primary insulation for power transmission cables, especially those used in high voltage applications.

Abstract: An aqueous spin finish, a process for treating polyamide yarn therewith and polyamide yarn so treated are all disclosed. The oil portion of the spin finish comprises a glyceride, ethoxylated oleyl alcohol, ethoxylated nonyl phenol, ethoxylated castor oil, an oxidized polyethylene, a non-nitrogen nonionic emulsifier for the oxidized polyethylene, and an alkali hydroxide. The spin finish has a pH of about 7 to 12. The spin finish has improved thermal stability which results in lower emissions during treatment of tire cord formed from polyamide yarn treated with the spin finish. Cord to rubber adhesion is also improved.

Abstract: Polyolefin polymers can successfully be stabilized against the detrimental effects of UV-radiations by compounding them with a stabilizer belonging to the class of compounds containing a pyrrolidine ring and which are sterically hindered in the 3-position and also substituted in such position by substituents having a high molecular weight. The esters of the 2,2,5,5-tetraalkyl-4-methyl-3-methylol pyrrolidine are exemplary compounds; the adipic and the stearic esters are preferred.

Abstract: The invention is directed to biaxially oriented thermoplastic polymer flexible film having a substantially uniform thickness between about 0.005 and 0.030 of an inch (0.13 mm and 0.76 mm) and characterized by a structure comprised of discrete, platelet-like spherulitic crystalline aggregates compressed transversely to the plane of the film and biaxially oriented in the plane of the film and having a combination of improved properties and also to a rigid conduit or extrudate having a plurality of thermoplastic crystalline polymer layers each of which has a unique microstructure and improved properties.

Abstract: Propagation of electrical trees and water trees in electrical insulation made of ethylene homopolymers or copolymers with an unsaturated monomer is inhibited by the addition to the insulating composition of an organic carboxylic ester having at least one aromatic ring and at least three carboxylic ester groups, the ester being liquid at the operating temperature of the electrical equipment in which the insulation is used. The main utility of the inhibitors of this invention is in the primary insulation for power transmission cables, especially those used in high voltage applications.