Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for preparing a copolymer, especially a dispersant for solid particles, in particular a dispersant for mineral binder compositions, wherein ionizable monomers m1 and side chain-bearing monomers m2 are polymerized by nitroxide-mediated solution polymerization to give a copolymer, wherein the polymerization is conducted in the presence of an agent comprising a carboxyl group-bearing and phosphated alkoxy amine.

Abstract: Color changeable materials can be incorporated into adhesive materials while maintaining the efficacy and stability of the indicator. The indicators provide simple, reliable, and cost effective detection means for detecting ammonia and carbon dioxide, and may find use in applications such as food packaging and medical applications.

Abstract: An adhesive based on a polychloroprene dispersion is characterized in that a buffer system comprising at least one acid compound and glycerin is included in order to activate and stabilize the adhesive. A freeze-thaw stability of the adhesive is achieved by surprisingly high proportions of glycerin; however, a good initial adhesion is simultaneously ensured. The glycerin proportions range from 8-50 wt. %, preferably 14-40 wt. %, particularly preferably 22-30 wt. %. An organic acid is preferably used as the acid compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to a casting composition based on a transparent epoxy or silicone resin (1), in particular for uses in an electroluminescent component (3), which preferably emits white light. The casting composition serves as diffusion barrier for moisture or water molecules through the use of glass and/or silica particles (2).

Abstract: A non-halogenated flame retardant thermoplastic compound is disclosed. The compound comprises one or more grafted polyolefin resins, non-halogenated flame retardant, non-halogenated processing aid, a compatibilizer, and, optionally, other additives. The non-halogenated processing aid found to be useful, among several candidates, was a dendritic polymer.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a process for making non-halogenated flame retardant polymeric composites with superabsorbent polymer coated nanoparticles to provide excellent flame retardant property, low toxicity and high loading efficiency. The flame retardant polymeric composites can be used as flame retarding foams, insulation sheeting materials or other composite materials.

Abstract: A method for preparing a polymer-organoclay composite composition comprises combining a solvent and an unexfoliated organoclay to provide a first mixture, wherein the unexfoliated organoclay comprises alternating inorganic silicate layers and organic layers, and has an initial spacing between the silicate layers; exposing the first mixture to an energized condition of a sufficient intensity and duration to increase the initial spacing of the inorganic silicate layers, to provide a second mixture; contacting the second mixture with a polymer composition so that the polymer composition fills at least one region located between at least one pair of silicate layers, wherein the polymer composition is at least partially soluble in the solvent; and removing at least a portion of the solvent from the second mixture, wherein the inorganic silicate layers remain separated by the polymer after removal of the solvent.

Abstract: Monomers and crosslinkers derived from renewable resources that can be used to produce flexible, microporous, open-celled polymeric foam materials having physical characteristics making them suitable for a variety of uses, are disclosed. Monomer compositions derived from renewable resources, and having short curing times for preparing foam materials from high internal phase emulsions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of Styrenated Phenol Ethoxylates as surfactants in emulsion polymerization. The present invention further relates to the use of both anionic and nonionic Styrenated Phenol Ethoxylates in emulsion polymerization. Latexes with small average particle and narrow particle size distributions are obtained. Prepared latexes also have low coagulum levels and exhibit excellent mechanical and chemical stability.

Abstract: This invention relates to organic salt compositions useful in the preparation of organoclay compositions, polymer-organoclay composite compositions, and methods for the preparation of polymer nanocomposites. In one embodiment, the present invention provides an organoclay composition comprising alternating inorganic silicate layers and organic layers, said organic layers comprising a quaternary phosphonium cation having structure X wherein Ar1, Ar2, and Ar3 are independently C2-C50 aromatic radicals; Ar4 is a bond or a C2-C50 aromatic radical; “a” is a number from 1 to about 200; “c” is a number from 0 to 3; R1 is independently at each occurrence a halogen atom, a C1-C20 aliphatic radical, a C5-C20 cycloaliphatic radical, or a C2-C20 aromatic radical; and R2 is a halogen atom, a C1-C20 aliphatic radical, a C5-C20 cycloaliphatic radical, a C2-C50 aromatic radical, or a polymer chain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for radical emulsion, miniemulsion or microemulsion polymerization employing at least one water-soluble alkoxyamine. This process makes it possible to prepare multiblock (co)polymers, in particular diblock and triblock (co)polymers.

Abstract: A flame retardant for flameproof mesh sheets which does not experience an increase in viscosity while it is kept and does not generate harmful halogen gas at the time of combustion and a flameproof mesh sheet comprising the same. The flame retardant for mesh sheets preferably comprises red phosphorus in an amount of 1.5 to 15 parts by weight and an ammonium polyphosphate compound in an amount of 10 to 70 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of an aqueous dispersion of an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer having a vinyl acetate content of 10 to 95 wt % and a resin solid content of 25 to 75 wt %.

Abstract: A flame retardant including red phosphorus in an amount of 1.5 to 15 parts by weight and an ammonium polyphosphate compound in an amount of 10 to 70 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the solid content of an aqueous dispersion of an ethylene-vinyl acetate-acrylate copolymer having an ethylene content of 2 to 30 wt %, a vinyl acetate content of 40 to 88 wt %, an acrylate content of 10 to 50 wt % and a resin solid content of 35 to 75 wt %. The flame retardant is useful to flameproof mesh sheets.

Abstract: Hydrophilic cationic copolymers of acrylamide are prepared as dispersions in a salt media. These polymers have high molecular weights and are readily activated by diluting in water. These polymers are useful flocculants for such applications as sludge dewatering, raw water clarification aids, emulsion breakers and waste water clarification aids.

Abstract: There is provided an aqueous resin composition which does not cause coagulation, can be cured at low temperature, and, by this curing, forms a coating superior in mechanical strength, water resistance, solvent resistance and adhesion to various substrates. The aqueous resin composition of this invention comprises an oxazoline group-containing polymer (A), a carboxyl group-containing polymer (B), and an acidic compound-amine salt catalyst (C). The curing is carried out by a reaction between the oxazoline group-containing polymer (A) and the carboxyl group-containing polymer (B) in the presence of the acidic compound-amine salt catalyst (C).

Abstract: An aqueous composition containing an acid-hardenable melamine-formaldehyde resin and a nitrogen-containing acidic phosphorus curing agent made from either phosphoric acid or phosphorous acid which is curable to an intumescent composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a mixture of(a1) a naturally occurring, zwitterionic phosphatide or a mixture of naturally occurring zwitterionic phosphatides and(a2) cholic acid and/or a salt of cholic acid and/or deoxycholic acid and/or a salt of deoxycholic acid and/or ricinoleic acid and/or a salt of ricinoleic acid and/or oleic acid and/or a salt of oleic acidas an emulsifier for the preparation of aqueous polymer dispersions which can be prepared by free radical emulsion polymerization of monomers which can be polymerized by free radicals or mixtures of monomers which can be polymerized by free radicals.

Abstract: A robust polyurethane liner is disclosed for solid propellant rocket motors which is insensitive to large variations in stoichiometry, exhibits increased cohesive strength and, when used in combination with a unique two coat (wet coat) liner process described below, modifies the ballistic properties of the adjacent interfacial propellant layer. The liner compositions include a polymeric binder having a plurality of reactive hydroxyl functional groups and a curing agent having a plurality of reactive isocyanate functional groups. The quantity of binder and curing agent is selected such that the NCO/OH ratio is in the range from 1.5 to 4.5. Diisocyanate curing agents are particularly useful. A bonding agent, such as a polyfunctional aziridine compound, is typically present in the liner composition in an amount ranging from about 3% to about 5%, by weight. An oligomer catalyst is included in the liner composition in an amount ranging from about 15% to about 50%, by weight. Diammonium phosphate ((NH.sub.4).sub.

Abstract: Aqueous polymer emulsions contain dispersants based on natural lecithins.

Abstract: A process for the copolymerization of carbon monoxide with ethene and optionally another olefinically unsaturated compound in which process the monomers are copolymerized in the presence of a liquid diluent and a catalyst composition which is based on(a) a Group VIII metal compound,(b) an anion of an acid which is obtainable by combining a Br.o slashed.nsted acid with a Lewis acid, and(c) an organic oxidant in a quantity of less than 30 moles per mole of Group VIII metal.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of alternated linear copolymers based on carbon monoxide and one or more compounds having an unsaturation of the alkenylic type comprises, reacting in a halogenated aromatic or aliphatic solvent the carbon monoxide and one or more compounds having an alkenylic unsaturation in the presence of a catalyst having general formula (I)?Pd(chel)(chel')!.sup.+ ?A.sup.- !wherein: chel represents a non-charged bidentate chelating agent, chel' represents the anion of an organic compound containing a double carbon--carbon bond co-ordinated via .pi. bond to palladium (Pd) and a carbanion bound via .sigma. bond to palladium which is co-ordinated to the metal as a bidentate chelating agent and A.sup.- is an anion of a non-esterifiable or almost non-esterifiable and non-coordinating acid.

Abstract: Linear alternating copolymers of carbon monoxide and at least one compound containing an alkenyl unsaturation are obtained by reaction between carbon monoxide and at least one compound containing an alkenyl unsaturation, in a solvent which is liquid under the operating conditions, in the presence of a preformed bischelated catalyst having general formula (I) active without cocatalysts:?Pd(chel)(chel')!.sup.++ ?A.sup.- !.sub.2 (I)wherein: chel and chel', the same or different, represent a nitrogenated or phosphorated bidentate chelating agent, and A.sup.- represents an essentially non-co-ordinating, non-esterifiable and non-labile anion selected from (3,5-(CF.sub.3).sub.2 -C.sub.6 H.sub.3).sub.4 B.sup.-, tetra(perfluorophenyl)borate B(C.sub.6 F.sub.5).sub.4.sup.- and Al(C.sub.6 F.sub.5).sub.4.sup.-.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for reducing the decomposition rate of polymeric bioadhesives and viscosity enhancers, such as poly(acrylic acids). The compositions include at least one strong, stable chelating agent, preferably an organophosphorous compound such as diethylene triamine penta(methylene phosphonic acid). These biocompatible compositions are especially useful in the ophthalmic field.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of olefin polymers by polymerization using a transition metal catalyst with the addition of an aminoalkyl-1,1'-biphenyl-2,2'-diylphosphite or aminoalkyl-2,2'-alkylidene-bis(phenyl)phosphite, in conjunction with optional further modifiers. The polymers obtainable in this manner have excellent long-term stability.

Abstract: In the production of a flame resistant, halogen-free polyurethane/polyurea from a polyisocyanate and polyol, wherein to the mixture of polyisocyanate and polyol there is added an amine adduct of an acidic metal salt of the formulaA.sub.1-3 B.sub.0-12 P.sub.3-9 N.sub.4-12 M.sub.0-9 xH.sub.2 O(I),in whichA denotes at least one hydroxide or oxide of a metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum, magnesium, calcium and zinc,B denotes o-boric acid,P denotes an acid containing phosphorus,N denotes at least one of an amine or ammonia,M denotes an alkali metal hydroxide andx denotes an integer from 0 to 90.The products are especially flame resistant foams.

Abstract: A sensor (10) is provided for detecting the concentration of potassium ions which comprises a molecule which selectively complexes potassium ions. The molecule, e.g., 2,2-bis[3,4-(15-crown-5)-2-nitrophenylcarbamoxymethyl]tetradecanol-14, has at least one binding site and is provided with a fluorophore group, e.g., Rhodamine-B, at that site. The molecule is one that expands upon complexation of potassium ions, such that the intensity of fluorescence increases. The change in fluorescent intensity is a direct measure of the concentration of potassium ions. A detector employing the sensor is also provided.

Abstract: In the manufacture of synthetic foams and also especially in that of timber materials using urea-formaldehyde condensate binders, the mol ratio between urea and formaldehyde is decisive for the resultant final rigidity and the presence of free gaseous formaldehyde. In order, with a favourable mol ratio, to reduce the quantity of gaseous formaldehyde remaining in the timber material and at the same time to obtain effective fire resistance in both synthetic foams and timber materials adhesively secured with isocyanate, the invention proposes a combination of effective substances to be added to the initial raw materials as a granulate with a grain size of 80 to 1,500 my.

Abstract: Polychloroprene latexes, well suited for the production of adhesives, are prepared by (co)polymerizing chloroprene, in aqueous emulsion, in the presence of a free-radical initiator and at least one emulsifying agent, said aqueous emulsion further comprising (a) at least one non-carboxylic ionic surfactant and (b) at least two nonionic surfactants, the HLB values thereof differing by at least 3 units.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising:(A) a compound having at least one curable acrylic radical, methacrylic radical or vinyl radial, or a mixture thereof;(B) an organic solvent containing an alcoholic organic solvent with an amount of not less than 40% by weight;(C) a compound having at least one pentavalent P with phosphoryl bonding; and(D) a polymerization initiator whichwhen coated on the surface of molded inorganic or organic materials, the coating shows superiority in curing under atmosphere and the cured composition has excellent adhesion, surface hardness, resistance to scratch, resistance to abrasion, surface luster, transparency and antistatic property.

Abstract: Certain (1,3,2-dioxaphosohorinanemethan) amine compounds, which are useful as halogen-free flame retardant compounds, are disclosed. The compounds are particularly useful in polyurethane compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a plastic lens having a high refractive index and profile regularity comprising forming a mixture of one or more of sulfur-containing aromatic polyisocyanate compounds, one or more of active hydrogen compounds selected from the group consisting of polyol compounds and polythiol compounds, and at least one internal mold releasing agent, and subjecting the resulting mixture to casting polymerization, and a plastic lens obtained according to the process.

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: There are disclosed normally tacky, pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions comprising one or more normally tacky polymers having a T.sub.g of about 0.degree. C. or less and containing pendant functional groups attached to the 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, the polymers preferably also being normally tacky when cured. Such polymers have markedly improved cohesive strength (shear holding value) with little or no detriment to adhesive tack or adhesion (peel resistance), and these improvements are realized without the necessity of incorporating cross-linking monomers such as N-methylolamides or other cross-linking agents. Pressure-sensitive adhesive, water-based emulsions containing such polymers and pressure-sensitive adhesive articles comprising a substrate having at least a portion of one surface thereof coated with the adhesive compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Internal mold release compositions for use in preparing molded polymeric products are disclosed which contain (a) a primary or secondary amine, (b) a carboxylic acid or amido carboxylic acid salt of a group II metal or of aluminum, lithium, copper, iron, cobalt or nickel, and optionally (c) a carboxylic acid or amido carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Process for enhancing the electrostatic chargeability of powder coatings or powders, and the use thereof for surface coating solid objects.Process for enhancing the electrostatic chargeability of powder coatings or powders intended for the surface-coating of solid objects, by homogeneously incorporating at least one salt-like, cationic compound of the formula (1) ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, independently of one another, denote hydrogen atoms, straight-chain or branched alkyl groups having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, mononuclear or polynuclear cycloaliphatic radicals having 5 to 12 carbon atoms, oxethyl groups of the general formula --(CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O).sub.n --R in which n denotes a number from 1 to 10 and R denotes a hydrogen atom, a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Flame-retardant polyurethane products are produced by mixing and reactive an amino-salt of a phosphorus acid, a compound containing at least two reactive hydrogens, and a compound containing at least two isocyanate radicals. This improved polyurethane product may be used in many forms such as insulating and sound proofing foam, coating agents, cushions, cavity fillers, molded products and the like.

Abstract: A water-base paint for coating the inside surface of a metallic can, said paint comprising fine particles of a polyester resin dispersed in an aqueous medium in the presence of a surface-active agent, wherein(A) the polyester resin comprises units derived from a dicarboxylic acid and units derived from a diol, the units derived from the dicarboxylic acid containing units derived from terephthalic acid and units derived from isophthalic acid in a mole ratio of from 10:90 to 80:20, and at least 30 mole % of the units derived from the diol being derived from ethylene glycol,(B) the surface-active agent is composed of at least one compound selected from alkylaryl sulfonic acid salts, alkylsulfonic acid salts, dialkylsulfosuccinic acid salts, alkylphosphoric acid salts, polyoxyethylene alkylarylether sulfonic acid salts and polyoxyethylene alkylether sulfonic acid salts, and(C) the fine particles of the polyester resin have an average particle diameter of not more than 3 microns.

Abstract: A silicone composition curable to a heat stabilized silicone elastomer comprising at least one polyorganosiloxane having the formula: ##STR1## where R is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl or aryl having less than 19 carbon atoms, each of A and D may be any of methyl, hydroxy or vinyl groups,0<m/n.ltoreq.1 and m+n>350,a complex comprising a transition metal salt of at least one polydentate chelating ligand having the formula: ##STR2## where each R.sub.1 may be an alkyl biradical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an aryl biradical having less than 19 carbon atoms R.sub.1, is an X' substituted R.sub.1, each of Z and E may be any of carboxy thiocarboxy, dithiocarboxy, or --N(R.sub.2).sub.2, --As(R.sub.2).sub.2, --S(R.sub.2) where each R.sub.2 may be any of hydrogen or an alkyl radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or any aryl radical having less than 19 carbon atoms, X' may be any of hydrogen, carboxy, thiocarboxy, dithiocarboxy, --N(R.sub.2).sub.2, --A.sub.s (R.sub.2).sub.2, or --S(R.sub.

Abstract: Internal mold release compositions suitable for use in preparing polyurethane and polyurea moldings comprise a tertiary amine compound, a metal salt of a carboxylic acid, amidocarboxylic acid, phosphorus-containing acid or boron-containing acid. The metal is from Group IA, IB, IIA, or IIB metal or aluminum, chromium, molybdenum, iron, cobalt, nickel, tin, lead, antimony or bismuth.

Abstract: Curable casting resins comprising a liquid or liquefiable curable organic polymer precursor, a high content of finely divided inorganic filler, and a polymerizable organosilicon component as an adhesion promoter, the liquid phase formed from the organic components containing lecithin in amounts from 0.01 to 5 percent by weight of the casting resin.

Abstract: A molding material based on polyisocyanato-isocyanurates, polyols and flameproofing and fireproofing agents, as well as optionally polyisocyanates, fillers and promoters is described which is preferably in the form of a 2-component material and comprises 5 to 40% by weight of branched polyols, 20 to 40% by weight of the isocyanurate of 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate, 0 to 20% by weight of crude MDI and/or prepolymer of polyol and crude MDI and/or isophorone diisocyanate optionally in combination with further isocyanate groups containing compounds, 5 to 20% by weight of a fireproofing mixture mainly consisting of secondary ammonium phosphate, 0 to 50% by weight filler and 0 to 5% by weight promoter. This mass, which permits quick processing at room temperature or slighty increased temperatures, is useful as construction and repair material for many applications, especially in connection with the construction and repair of land, air and water vehicles.

Abstract: A silicone composition curable to a heat stabilized silicone elastomer comprising at least one polyorganosiloxane having the formula: ##STR1## where R is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl or aryl having less than 19 carbon atoms, each of A and D may be any of methyl, hydroxy or vinyl groups,0<(m/n).ltoreq.1 and m+n>350,a complex comprising a transition metal salt of at least one polydentate chelating ligand having the formula: ##STR2## where each R.sub.1 may be an alkyl biradical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an aryl biradical having less than 19 carbon, atoms R'.sub.1, is an X' substituted R.sub.1, each of Z and E may be any of carboxy thiocarboxy, dithiocarboxy, or --N(R.sub.2).sub.2, --A.sub.s (R.sub.2).sub.2, --S(R.sub.2) where each R.sub.2 may be any of hydrogen or an alkyl radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or any aryl radical having less than 19 carbon atoms, X' may be any of hydrogen, carboxy, thiocarboxy, dithiocarboxy, --N(R.sub.2).sub.2, --A.sub.s (R.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: Nitrogen-containing 9,10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene-10-oxide derivatives are prepared by condensation of the oxide with amines and aldehydes or ketones. They may be used as additive flame retardants or incorporated into synthetic resins such as polyesters and polyurethane foams, by copolymerization to form flame-retardant resins. They may also be used as antioxidants, germicides or herbicides.

Abstract: A one-component molding material based on polyisocyanato-isocyanurates and flameproofing and fireproofing agents, as well as optionally polyisocyanates, fillers and promoters is described which comprises 40 to 80% by weight of the isocyanurate of 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate, 0 to 20% by weight of crude MDI and/or prepolymer of polyol and crude MDI and/or isophorone diisocyanate optinally in combination with further isocyanate groups containing compounds, 5 to 20% by weight of a fireproofing mixture mainly consisting of secondary ammonium phosphate, 0 to 50% by weight filler and 0 to 5% by weight promoter. This low viscosity putty-like mass which is cold-workable and is cured under the influence of moisture, especially at increased temperatures, is useful as construction material for many applications, especially for the manufacture of molded components and plate elements for the construction of land, air and water vehicles.

Abstract: Internal mold release compositions suitable for use in preparing polyurethane and polyurea moldings comprise a tertiary amine compound, a metal salt of a carboxylic acid, amidocarboxylic acid, phosphorus-containing acid or boron-containing acid. The metal is from Group IA, IB, IIA, or IIB metal or aluminum, chromium, molybdenum, iron, cobalt, nickel, tin, lead, antimony or bismuth.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an acrylic adhesive composition having improved stability comprising polymerizable acrylic monomers in combination with polymerization initiators therefor; the improvement further comprises incorporating in the homogenous mixture of acrylic monomers and an initiator, including other substances to augment its performance as an adhesive,an effective amount of an inhibitor, being hydroquinone, and an effective amount of accelerator, being alpha amino phosphonic acid, or an alkali metal salt thereof.

Abstract: A polyester composition with an excellent high-speed melt-spinning property, comprising(A) 100 parts by weight of a matrix polyester resin comprising at least 80 molar % of an ethylene terephthalate recurring unit, and(B) 0.2 to 7 parts by weight of a dispersoid dispersed in the matrix,the dispersoid being such that, when it is contained in a predetermined amount (w) in a typical matrix polyester resin consisting of a polyethylene terephthalate having an intrinsic viscosity of 0.640, the resultant exemplary polyester composition satisfies the relationship (I): ##EQU1## wherein: .gamma..sub.1 =shearing rate of 0.01 sec.sup.-1 ; .gamma..sub.2 =shearing rate of 5.0 sec.sup.-1 ; .eta..gamma..sub.1 (w)=melt viscosity (poise=1/10 N.multidot.sec.multidot.m.sup.-2) of the exemplary polyester composition at .gamma..sub.1 ; .eta..gamma..sub.1 (0)=melt viscosity of matrix polyester resin at .gamma..sub.1 ; .eta..gamma..sub.2 (w)=melt viscosity of the exemplary polyester composition at .gamma..sub.2 ; and .eta..gamma..

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: 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: A cationic thermosetting latex, coating compositions prepared therefrom, and the process for providing a protective coating are disclosed. The thermosetting latex comprises a blocked isocyanate curing agent and a cationic acrylic latex which is prepared by copolymerizing ethylenically unsaturated monomers, at least one of which contains an active hydrogen group, in an acidic medium in the presence of a cationic surfactant, of which the gegen-ion is derived from certain phosphorous-containing acids. Such latices, when formulated into coating compositions, provide corrosion-resistant coatings.