Abstract: The invention relates to polyester molding compositions, comprising substantially the polyester, preferably polyethylene terephthalate, a nucleating agent, a special imide compound as a further crystallization accelerator and, if appropriate, the conventional reinforcing agents and additives. The special crystallization accelerator according to the invention is virtually unreactive with the polyester and, in particular, is considerably more resistant to migration than relevant crystallization accelerators according to the state of the art. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of these polyester molding compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic polycarbonate molding compositions comprising a polycarbonate resin and a stabilizing agent conforming to ##STR1## where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently are ##STR2## R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom, a branched or linear C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 cycloalkyl, and R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 independently are a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, x is an integer of about 1 to 70,y is an integer of about 0 to 70,R.sub.4 is C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl or cycloalkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.20 alkylaryl or cycloalkylaryl. The agent is homogenically distributed throughout the resin and is present in an amount sufficient to improve the gamma radiation resistance of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention comprises reaction products resulting from the reaction of hydrazido-substituted or certain amino-substituted polymer stabilizers and cyclic dianhydrides, as well as the use of such products. The polymer stabilizers of the invention are useful for protecting a large variety of synthetic polymeric organic materials from the degradative effects of heat, light and oxygen. Some of the modifiers are flame retardants and many are metal deactivators in addition to their primary activity.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for enhancing the properties of alkylene(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-bis-(tetrabromophthalimide) or bis-(tetrabromophthalimide) products produced by the bromination, respectively, of alkylene(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-bis-(phthalimide) or bis-(phthalimide) with a brominating agent in the presence of oleum, the process comprising curing the alkylene(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)bis-(tetrabromophthalimide) or bis-(tetrabromophthalimide) products at a temperature above about 150.degree. C. and below the melting point of the tetrabromophthalimide being cured for a period of from about 36 hours to about 5 hours. This enhanced product and its use in molding and extrusion compositions and in molded and extruded articles is also disclosed.

Abstract: Thermoplastic, high-molecular-weight material which can be processed in the melt and which contains at least one nickel complex derived from a ligand of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, independently of one another, are --H, halogen or --CH.sub.3, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, independently of one another, are --H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, A is a para-phenylene radical of the formula II or a mixture of a para-phenylene radical of the formula II with an orthophenylene radical of the formula III ##STR2## the proportion of ortho-phenylene radical in the mixture being not more than 60% by weight, and X.sub.1 and X.sub.2, independently of one another, are --H, halogen, --CH.sub.3, --OCH.sub.3 or --OC.sub.2 H.sub.5, and Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2, independently of one another, are --H, halogen, --CH.sub.3 or --OCH.sub.3, or Y.sub.1 is a radical of the formula ##STR3## and Y.sub.2 is --H, or Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2 together are --NHCONH-- or --CONHCO--, where R.sub.7 is --H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: An agent for improving the printability of paper and board, essentially comprising50 to 95% by weight of water, and5 to 50% by weight of a mixture ofI. 1 to 50% by weight of(a) an organic quaternary ammonium salt having at least one C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 -alkyl group,(b) a mixture of 50 to 99.5% by weight of an organic quaternary ammonium salt and 0.5 to 50% by weight of a saturated or unsaturated C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 -fatty acid, an oxidized wax or a polyglycol having a molecular weight of greater than 4,000, or(c) a mixture of 50 to 99.5% by weight of an organic amine which has been partly neutralized using a mineral acid or a lower carboxylic acid, and 0.5 to 50% by weight of a saturated or unsaturated C.sub.8 -C.sub.33 -fatty acid, an oxidized wax or a polyglycol having a molecular weight of greater than 4,000, andII. 50 to 99% by weight of a water-soluble or water-swellable polymer containing anionic groups.

Abstract: A composition suitable as an electrical conductor insulation is provided which is composed of an ethylene-containing polymer, a halogenated flame retardant, an antimony compound, a lead compound, a peroxide curing agent and optionally a phenolic antioxidant and a zinc salt.

Abstract: Compositions useful as printing inks or as dry or wet concentrates for the preparation of inks, comprising substantially homogenous blends of from about 0.1 to about 50.0 wt. % water dispersible polyurethane, and conversely from about 99.9 to about 50.0 wt. % water dispersible polyester, and preferably containing from about 1.0 to about 95.0 wt. % of a solvent system comprising water or water admixed with cosolvent, the cosolvent comprising up to about 30.0 wt. % of the solvent system. These blends show exceptionally marked improvements in certain physical properties such as: stability of viscosity to ambient and process conditions; linearity of viscosity change with water dilution; consistency of viscosity for a great variety of pigments; and greatly improved shelf-life (no significant polymer segregation of layering). Such properties greatly enhance the utility of these blends for use in pigmented or dyed printing inks and in other substrate coating formulations which may or may not contain colorants.

Abstract: A low smoke generating, high char forming, substantially nondripping flame resistant thermoplastic multi-block copolyester wherein the weight ratio of high melting point blocks to low melting point blocks is from about 8:1 to 1:4, and said copolyester has a melting point below about 175.degree. C., said copolyester composition containing a bromine containing flame retardant; antimony trioxide; a drip suppressant for the multi-block copolyester, 25-65 parts per 100 parts multi-block copolyester of 50-88% alumina trihydrate and 12-50% of a magnesium compound selected from the group consisting of magnesium carbonate, magnesium oxide, and particulate magnesium hydroxide and, optionally, containing calcium carbonate and, preferably, containing a coupling agent having a hydrolyzable moiety containing titanium or silicon and an organophilic group.

Abstract: 1,3,2-oxazaphospholidine derivatives of the formula ##STR1## are effective in stabilizing organic materials against oxidative, thermal and actinic degradation, said derivatives being particularly effective as color improvers and process stabilizers in organic materials containing phenolic antioxidants.

Abstract: Substituted (4-hydroxyphenylthioalkyl) derivatives of the formula ##STR1## are prepared by the reaction of the appropriate ring and hydroxybenzene thiol compounds and are useful stabilizers of organic materials.

Abstract: An aromatic polyester composition comprising an aromatic polyester derived from terephthalic acid and/or isophthalic acid and a bisphenol and a stabilizer comprising mercaptobenzothiazole.

Abstract: Optionally substituted 3-benzalphthalides are effective UV stabilizers for thermoplastic aromatic polyesters, polycarbonates and polyester carbonates.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula ##STR1## in which n denotes 1 or 2,X denotes an OMe group,Me denotes a proton, an alkali metal cation or an optionally substituted ammonium cation,R denotes hydrogen, a lower alkyl group or halogen, and, in the event thatn is 1,X also denotes an --NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 group in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent hydrogen or a lower alkyl group,a process for their preparation and their use as optical brighteners, especially for polyamide fibers and wool.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new flameproofing agent combinations of bisphthalimides and tetrafluoroethylene polymers and their use for providing thermoplastic moulding compositions of halogenated polycarbonates and ABS polymers with a flame-repellent finish.

Abstract: A method of stabilizing an acid cured coating formulation against photo and/or thermal degradation without adverse effect on acid cure is disclosed. The method discloses incorporating a stabilizingly effective amount of a hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) represented by Formula I: ##STR1## wherein R is a saturated or unsaturated, optionally alkyl- or alkenyl-substituted alkylene or cycloalkylene radical having 2-20 C-atoms and R' is selected from the group consisting of:hydrogen;an alkyl radical having 1-20 C-atoms;an alkenyl radical having 3-5 C-atoms;an aralkyl radical having 7-12 C-atoms;--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CN;--CH.sub.2 --COO--alkyl;--CH.sub.2 --CH(CH.sub.3)--COO--alkyl; an acyl radical; and--(CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 O).sub.n H, wherein n can be 1-10.Also disclosed is an acid cured coating composition stabilized against photo and/or thermal degradation. The composition comprises: a stabilizingly effective amount of HALS represented by Formula I above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phthalimide compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X denotes H or halogen, for example chlorine or bromine,a and b independently of one another denote 0 or 1 andR denotes a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl radical,which, in combination with alkali metal salts, are suitable as flameproofing agent combinations for thermoplastic, branched, aromatic polycarbonates, and the preparation of these compounds.

Abstract: Flameproof thermoplastic polyamide moulding materials which contain 2 to 20% by weight, based on the polyamide, of at least one non-halogenated cyclic aromatic inside compound.

Abstract: A reinforced, flame retardant molding composition based on polyalkylene terephthalate were found to be imparted an improved level of mold release properties upon the incorporation therein of a sufficient amount of a compound conforming to the structure of ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrocarbon derivative of a polyhydric alcohol preferably ethylene glycol, glycerol or pentaerythritol, R.sub.1 is hydrogen or a lower alkyl, n is about 10 to 30 and x is 2, 3 or 4.

Abstract: Provided are microbiocidal solutions comprising an aryl alkanol solvent and a microbiocidal compound dissolved therein. The solutions may be used to impart microbiocidal properties to polymer compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to an .alpha.-cyanoacylate adhesive which is fluorescent in ultraviolet light.

Abstract: 1-Oxa-3-oxo-4,8-diaza-spiro[4,5]decane compounds of the formula ##STR1## are novel light stabilizers for protecting polymers from the damaging effect of UV radiation.

Abstract: Novel flame retardant agents comprise polyalkylene oxides or a derivative thereof end-capped with brominated phthalimide groups, and have the general formulaeR--R.sup.1 --O--R.sup.1).sub.n R (I)(R--R.sup.1 --O--R.sup.1).sub.n' NH).sub.2 C.dbd.O (II)orR--R.sup.1 --OR.sup.1).sub.n" CH.sub.2).sub.3 C--R.sup.2 (III)wherein R is ##STR1## R.sup.1 is alkylene of from about 2 to about 6 carbon atoms; R.sup.1 is alkyl of from about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; n is from about 4 to about 40; n' is from about 3 to about 15; and n" is from about 1 to about 10. Thermoplastic compositions, for example, polyphenylene ether compositions, rendered flame retardant with the novel compounds have a high resistance to additive vaporization and surface liquid exudation as well as desirable high flow characteristics.

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 method of stabilizing a polymer film coating or molded article against the action of light, moisture, and oxygen is disclosed. The method comprises incorporating in said polymer a stabilizingly and synergistically effective amount of:(A) A 2,2,6,6-tetraalkylpiperidine compound, or the acid addition salts or complexes with metal compounds thereof; and(B) A tris-aryl-s-triazine compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein X, Y and Z are each aromatic, carbocylic radicals of less than three 6-membered rings, and at least one of X, Y and Z is substituted by a hydroxy group ortho to the point of attachment to the triazine ring; and each of R.sup.1 through R.sup.9 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, alkoxy, sulfonic, carboxy, halo, haloalkyl and acylamino.

Abstract: Flame resistant, reinforced thermoplastic molding compositions based on polyethylene terephthalate resins were found to have a lowered tendency to drip during burning upon the addition thereto of a sufficient amount of a particular ionic elastomer. The addition of the drip suppressant in accordance with the invention does not compromise the physical and mechanical properties of the composition.

Abstract: Dye salts of a mono- or polycationic dye where the anion conforms to a general formula (1) or (2)[Me (XCN).sub.4 ].sup.2(-) (1)[Me (SCN).sub.6 ].sup.n(-) (2)in whichMe in the formula (1) is the divalent zinc cation, the divalent iron cation, the divalent cobalt cation, the divalent tin cation or the divalent copper cation, andMe in the formula (2) stands for the divalent iron cation, the divalent nickel cation or the trivalent iron cation,X stands for an oxygen or sulfur atom andn depending on the valency of the corresponding metal cation, denotes the number 4 or 3.The novel dye salts can be obtained for example from aqueous solution or suspension by reacting the corresponding cationic dye which has a customary anion with a metal cation Me donor compound and an alkali metal thiocyanate or cyanate, alkaline earth metal thiocyanate or cyanate or ammonium thiocyanate or cyanate. They are used in particular in the spin-dyeing of acid-modified polyacrylonitrile and copolymers thereof.

Abstract: Pigments of the formula ##STR1## in which Me=Zn, Cu, Co or preferably Ni,R=alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryl and hetaryl, where the mentioned radicals can be substituted, andAr=optionally substituted aryl,processes for their preparation, and their use.

Abstract: Provided are microbiocidal solutions comprising an aryl alkanol solvent and a microbiocidal compound dissolved therein. The solutions may be used to impart microbiocidal properties to polymer compositions.

Abstract: A fire-resistant polycarbonate composition comprising a polycarbonate and for each one thousand parts by weight thereof from about 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a salt of the formula: ##STR1## in which R is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl radical or an aryl radical, unsubstituted or substituted aryl radical and M is an alkali metal selected from Li, Na, or K.

Abstract: Self-extinguishing polycarbonates are disclosed, which consist of mixtures of polycarbonates with at least one salt of metals of the I and/or the II A and B Groups of the Periodic Table, and/or ammonium salts of organic carboxylic compounds having the general formula (I) ##STR1## and, as an adjuvant, at least one compound which is a member selected from the group consisting of the following classes of compounds:(i) a halogenated phenyl ether;(ii) a phthalimide or naphthalimide;(iii) an organic sulphone or a derivative thereof;(iv) an inorganic compound selected from the group consisting of halides of alkali metals or of alkaline earth metals, oxides of metals of the Groups IB,VIB,VIIB,IIIA,IVA and VIII of the Periodic Table, of the lanthanide group, carbon black and the residues of the pyrolysis of the organic acid salts of formula (I).

Abstract: Flame retardant thermoplastic multi-block copolyester compositions containing a bromine or chlorine containing flame retardant; antimony trioxide; an organophilic clay which is the reaction product of at least one quaternary ammonium salt with a smectite clay fumed or colloidal silica or polytetrafluoroethylene; 5-100 parts per 100 parts multi-block copolyester of alumina trihydrate and up to about 100 parts per 100 parts multi-block copolyester of calcium carbonate.

Abstract: An electronic circuit having an electrically conductive pattern formed on a substrate and having on at least one surface of the substrate a film obtained from a soluble polymerizable oligomer of the formula: ##STR1## wherein D is ##STR2## wherein M is --C.tbd.C--, --C.tbd.C--C.tbd.C, --O--, ##STR3## wherein R is an alkyl or aromatic group; wherein Ar is an aromatic group; wherein x is an integer greater than two but less than 30, z is either zero or an integer, and y is an integer wtih the sum of y and z equal to x; and wherein n is an integer from 1 to 10. The substrate is coated by applying the above composition to the substrate and then hardening the composition by further polymerization. Preferred compositions contain the above described oligomer and certain plasticizers and/or toughening agents.

Abstract: Novel molding compositions comprising a polycarbonate resin and the halogenated reaction product of phthalic anhydride and aniline are characterized in their improved flame resistance and are useful for the preparation of molded articles.

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: The present invention relates to phthalimide compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X denotes H or halogen, for example chlorine or bromine,a and b independently of one another denote 0 or 1 andR denotes a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl radical,which, in combination with alkali metal salts, are suitable as flameproofing agent combinations for thermoplastic, branched, aromatic polycarbonates, and the preparation of these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new phthalimides of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of from 1 to 12, preferably 1 to 4 and especially 1 to 2 andR is H or F,and their preparation, these phthalimides being suitable, in combination with alkali metal salts, as flameproofing agent combinations for thermoplastic, branched, aromatic polycarbonates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-(alkoxyphenyl) phthalimides conforming to the structure ##STR1## wherein X is a halogen atom, R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, g is 1 to 5, n is an integer of from 0 to 4, m is either 0 or 1 and p is either 0 or 1. The phthalimide thus disclosed was found to be suitable as a flame retarding additive for thermoplastic molding compositions, especially compositions comprising polycarbonate resins.

Abstract: A method of stabilizing a polymer film coating or molded article against the action of light, moisture, and oxygen is disclosed. The method comprises incorporating in said polymer a stabilizingly and synergistically effective amount of:(A) A 2,2,6,6-tetraalkylpiperidine compound, or the acid addition salts or complexes with metal compounds thereof; and(B) A tris-aryl-s-triazine compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein X, Y and Z are each aromatic, carbocylic radicals of less than three 6-membered rings, and at least one of X, Y and Z is substituted by a hydroxy group ortho to the point of attachment to the triazine ring; and each of R.sup.1 through R.sup.9 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, alkoxy, sulfonic, carboxy, halo, haloalkyl and acylamino.

Abstract: This invention relates to polyarylene sulphides (PPS) produced in known manner from optionally substituted halogen benzenes and aromatic polyhalogen compounds, optionally in combination with other polymers, fillers and/or reinforcing fibres, which contain certain N-containing organic bases for reducing the elimination levels of acidic, corrosion-producing volatile constituents and for improving the flow properties thereof.

Abstract: A non-aqueous coating for glass fibers consisting of 100 percent solids formulation of organosilane, an ethylene-ethyl acrylate copolymer, a hydrogenated heterocyclic hydrocarbon thermoplastic resin, a microcrystalline wax, a viscosity-reducing agent, an antioxidizing agent, and a whitening agent. When employing glass fibers coated with the size composition of the present invention in a non-acid modified polypropylene resin, the size formulation also includes a maleic anhydride-modified polyolefin. Glass fibers coated with the size composition of this invention are suitable for use in reinforcing resinous products, particularly polypropylene, to achieve a white or translucent molded glass fiber-reinforced product.

Abstract: Improvement of a process for spin-dyeing acid-modified polymers or copolymers of acrylonitrile in which cationic quaternary dyestuffs are added to the spinning mass and spun according to the wet-spinning procedure. The improvement is characterized by using dyestuffs characterized by a migration factor M of 20 or less than 20, by a combination index K of less than 2.5 and a cation weight of more than 310. Migration factor M and combination index K are known values in the dyestuff field or can be determined. The dyestuff to be used according to the invention can belong to the most different classes of dyestuffs; they fix rapidly on the polymer, and thus they do not color, or color only to a minor extent, the coagulation, stretching and washing baths although they are soluble in water and aqueous solutions of these baths.

Abstract: A process for pigmenting high molecular weight organic material, which comprises using, as pigment, a monoazo compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is a carbocyclic aromatic radical, R is an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic or aromatic radical or an alkoxy group, and Q is a hydrogen or a halogen atom or a methyl group.The colorations obtained, for example in plastics, filaments, lacquers and prints, have very high color strength, high saturation, good dispersibility, good fastness to overspraying, migration, heat, light and atmospheric influences, and good gloss.

Abstract: A rubber composition containing carbon black as a reinforcing filler and a quaternary ammonium salt as a coupling agent and a method of making it are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thin-walled UV-stabilized polycarbonate mouldings, especially webbed laminate panels and films, made of polydiorganosiloxane/polycarbonate block copolymers.

Abstract: A rubber composition containing carbon black and a second particulate filler of kaolin, metakaolin, talc, pyrophyllite coal, coke, graphite or metal carbonate filler and a method of making it are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel bis-(imide-sulphonates) of the formula (I), a process for their preparation, their use for flameproofing aromatic, thermoplastic polycarbonates obtained from halogen-free diphenols, and thermoplastic aromatic polycarbonates obtained from halogen-free diphenols and containing 0.01 to 1% by weight, of bis-(imide-sulphonate) of the formula (I), based on an aromatic, thermoplastic polycarbonate.

Abstract: Flame retardant thermoplastic multi-block copolyester elastomer compositions containing a bromine-containing flame retardant; antimony trioxide; and an organophilic clay which is the reaction product of at least one quaternary ammonium salt with a smectite clay.

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.