Abstract: The invention relates to compositions, especially thermoplastic moulding compositions, comprising polyethylene terephthalate (PET), poly(1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol terephthalate) (PCT), glass fibres and talc, to the use of these compositions in the form of moulding compositions for production of products resistant to heat distortion for short periods, and to a process for producing polyester-based products resistant to heat distortion for short periods, preferably polyester-based electric or electronic products, especially polyester-based optoelectronic products.

Abstract: Provided are: an adhesive composition that is capable of providing an adhesive layer in which titanium-based nanoparticles are stably dispersed, an adhesive layer having more enhanced mechanical characteristics, excellent refractive index and excellent adhesive force, and an adhesive sheet or the like which uses the adhesive composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of forming a flame retarded composite article using a halogen-free thermosetting composition comprising a benzoxazine compound, a monobenzoxazine monomer, and a naphthalene epoxy. The flame retarded composite article formed is especially suited for use in aerospace, automobile, rail and marine applications.

Abstract: Compounds consisting of an oligomer or a polymer of a 1,3,5-triazine derivative, having the general formula I: wherein: X is selected from: or X is a heterocyclic radical containing in the ring at least one nitrogen atom which radical is linked to the triazine ring through one of such nitrogen atoms, R2 is alkyl or cycloalkyl, R1 is a divalent radical of piperazine of the formula or R2 is a divalent radical according to the formula or R2 is a radical according to the formula Y n is an integer from 2 to 30, inclusive, m is an integer from 2 to 6, inclusive, p is an integer from 2 to 12, inclusive, and X1=OH, NH2 or X whereby X and X1 may be the same or different, and, X2=H or is a C1-C4 alkyl group, and a solvent-free process for the production of the compounds of Formula I as well as the use of the self-extinguishing oligomeric or polymeric compounds as flame retardants and light stabilizers in thermoplastic polymers such as polypropylene or regenerated cellulose or polyester.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic molding composition containing at least one polyester, a compound of the formula (I) a mixture of compounds of the formula (II) and optionally additional compounds and additives. The invention further relates to the use of the thermoplastic molding composition for the producing fibers, foils and moldings. The invention further relates to fibers, foils and moldings containing the thermoplastic molding composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame-retardant composition that comprises a synergistic flame-retardant mixture, and a method for flame-retarding a polymer by adding the flame-retardant composition. The invention further relates to polymers that contain said flame-retardant composition.

Abstract: An impact modified polyoxymethylene polymer composition is described containing a melt flow stabilizer. The polymer composition may contain a polyoxymethylene polymer containing functional groups, a thermoplastic elastomer and a coupling agent. A melt flow stabilizer is added to the composition in order to stabilize the melt volume flow rate of the composition after the components have been formulated. The melt flow stabilizer may comprise a pyridine derivative.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silica-containing rubber mixture produced from at least one rubber, from a sulphur-containing alkoxysilane, from a crosslinking agent, from a filler, and optionally from further rubber auxiliaries, where the said mixture comprises from 0.

Abstract: Compounds consisting of an oligomer or a polymer of a 1,3,5-triazine derivative, having the general formula I: wherein: X is selected from: or X is a heterocyclic radical containing in the ring at least one nitrogen atom which radical is linked to the triazine ring through one of such nitrogen atoms, R2 is alkyl or cycloalkyl, R1 is a divalent radical of piperazine of the formula or R2 is a divalent radical according to the formula or R2 is a radical according to the formula Y n is an integer from 2 to 30, inclusive, m is an integer from 2 to 6, inclusive, p is an integer from 2 to 12, inclusive, and X1?OH, NH2 or X whereby X and X1 may be the same or different, and, X2?H or is a C1-C4 alkyl group, and a solvent-free process for the production of the compounds of Formula I as well as the use of the self-extinguishing oligomeric or polymeric compounds as flame retardants and light stabilizers in thermoplastic polymers such as polypropylene or regenerated cellulose or polyester.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame-retardant composition that comprises a synergistic flame-retardant mixture, and a method for flame-retarding a polymer by adding the flame-retardant composition. The invention further relates to polymers that contain said flame-retardant composition.

Abstract: A formed resin article, containing a compound and a polymer substance, wherein the compound has a maximum absorption wavelength in a range of 400 nm or less, measured in a solution of the compound, wherein the compound is contained in the polymer substance in a quantity of 5 g/m2 or less, and wherein a light transmittance of the article at a wavelength of 410 nm is 5% or less.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition which is characterized in that it comprises a mixture (A) consisting of formula (A1) and/or formula (A2), phenolic resin (B) and a stabilizer (C) in the form of a HALS compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous process for producing a reactive polymer based on compounds according to the structures (A1) and/or (A2) and phenolic resin in an extruder and to the reactive polymer produced according to said process and the use thereof for producing composite materials.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a curable cyclic phosphazene compound having a low dielectric constant, a low dielectric loss index and high thermal stability, and a method of preparing the same. The curable cyclic phosphozene polymer prepared using the compound has a low dielectric constant and excellent thermal properties, compared to conventional phosphozene polymers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a refinish coating system comprising two or more coating compositions wherein each coating composition uses the same tint composition. The coating system can provide a coating that more closely matches a color standard than does a system utilizing two differently tinted coating compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polypiperidine compounds capable of conferring to polymeric materials, particularly polyolefins, a high stability against photodegradation and oxidative action of air, which belong to the HALS category and have the following general formula (I) in which x can be zero or 1; y is between 1 and 10; m and n, which may be different or equal to each other, range from 2 to 8; A represents a NPiR1 group or a NR2R3 group; and Pi represents the group of formula (II) wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of H, C1-C4 straight-chain and branched-chain alkyl groups; R2 and R3 can be the same or different and are selected in the group consisting of H, C1-C8 straight-chain and branched-chain alkyl groups, cyclic alkyl groups having from 5 to 12 carbon atoms, or form together with the nitrogen atom a heterocyclic ring having from 5 to 7 members, comprising other heteroatoms such as O, R4 is selected from the group consisting of H, C1-C4 straight-chain and branched-

Abstract: A resin composition comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of cyanate ester resin; (B) 5 to 25 parts by weight of nitrogen and oxygen containing heterocyclic compound; (C) 5 to 75 parts by weight of polyphenylene oxide resin; and (D) 5 to 100 parts by weight of oligomer of phenylmethane maleimide. By using specific components at specific proportions, the resin composition of the invention offers the features of low dielectric constant and low dissipation factor and can be made into prepreg that may be used in printed circuit board.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic molding composition containing at least one polyester, a compound of the formula (I) a mixture of compounds of the formula (II) and optionally additional compounds and additives. The invention further relates to the use of the thermoplastic molding composition for the producing fibers, foils and moldings. The invention further relates to fibers, foils and moldings containing the thermoplastic molding composition.

Abstract: A process for making a latex emulsion suitable for use in a toner composition includes co-emulsifying a bio-based resin with an insoluble component, such as a pigment or wax, whereby the resin encapsulates the insoluble component. The resulting latex, including the insoluble component encapsulated in the resin, may then be utilized to form a toner. The insoluble component may thus be included in toner particles, which might otherwise be difficult to achieve, using emulsion aggregation processes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of a stabilized and flame retardant polyethylene article, which process comprises adding an effective stabilizing amount of one or more macrocyclic hindered amine light stabilizers and an effective flame retarding amount of one or more brominated flame retardants to a polyethylene substrate and subjecting the resultant polyethylene mixture to a high temperature of 250° C. or above, for instance to a temperature of 280° C. or above. The polyethylene articles are for example prepared by a high temperature rotomolding process or a high temperature film or laminate film extrusion process. The articles are white in color, have a smooth surface and produce little or no odor.

Abstract: The instant invention pertains to novel bi- or tricyclic sterically hindered alkoxyamines, their precursors, a process for their preparation and their use as light stabilizers for polymers or coatings, as flame retardants, as peroxide substitutes (rheology modifiers) or carbon radical scavengers.

Abstract: The instant invention pertains to hindered amine compounds having at least two nitrogen atoms with different basicity. One part is substituted on the N-atom by alkoxy moieties and the other part is substituted on the N-atom by a hydroxy-alkyl moiety. These materials are particularly effective in stabilizing polymers, especially thermoplastic polyolefins, against the deleterious effects of oxidative, thermal and actinic radiation. The compounds are also particularly effective in stabilizing acid catalyzed and ambient cured coatings systems.

Abstract: Compounds consisting of an oligomer or a polymer of a 1,3,5-triazine derivative, having the general formula I: and a solvent-free process for the production of the compounds of Formula I as well as the use of the self-extinguishing oligomeric or polymeric compounds as flame retardants and light stabilizers in thermoplastic polymers such as polypropylene or regenerated cellulose or polyester.

Abstract: This invention is directed to stabilizing additives that contain at least one platinum complex, with the complex including a carbene group. The stabilizing additives make it possible to improve the resistance to decomposition of silicone elastomers under high temperatures. The additive can be used in a polyorganosiloxane composition intended for the production of a silicone elastomer with either crosslinks at high temperature under the action of organic peroxides or crosslinks at ambient temperature or with heat by polyaddition reactions in the presence of a metal catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyolefin compositions containing a polyolefin resin, a hindered amine light stabilizer, and a polymer processing aid. Methods for preparing the polymer compositions, methods for using the compositions to produce articles of manufacture, and the articles produced from these polyolefin compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic molding composition comprising a) 0% to 99.7% by weight of one or more styrene copolymers, as component A b) 0.1% to 10% by weight of the compounds of the formulae I, II, III, IV, and V, or isomers thereof, as component B: c) 0.2% to 0.9% by weight of a compound of the formula (VI), as component C: d) 0% to 0.9% by weight of a mixture of the formula (VII), as component D: e) 0% to 0.5% by weight of a compound of the formula (VIII) as component E: or 0% to 0.5% by weight of a compound of the formula (IX): or 0% to 0.5% by weight of a compound of the formula (X): or 0% to 0.5% by weight of a compound of the formula (XI): f) 0% to 10% by weight of one or more additives which are different from components B, C, D, and E, as component F, and with the proviso that, if component D amounts to 0% by weight, component E amounts to 0.01% to 0.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous coating composition that can form a coated film having excellent appearance, in which a change in the color of the coating composition during the storage of the coating composition is prevented or suppressed, excellent storage stability is provided, and the generation of popping is prevented or suppressed; and a method for forming a coated film. The aqueous coating composition contains (A1) a film-forming aqueous resin, (B) a dioxazine pigment, (C) a hydrophobic solvent and (D) a resin having an aromatic ring with a nitro group bonded thereto, and a method for forming a coated film using the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures of polypiperidine compounds, which are capable of confer to polymeric materials of different nature, particularly polyolefines, a high stability towards oxidative action and photodegradation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition which is characterized in that it comprises a mixture (A) consisting of formula (A1)) and/or formula (A2), phenolic resin (B) and a stabilizer (C) in the form of a HALS compound

Abstract: The invention relates to a pigment preparation containing (i) at least one organic and/or inorganic pigment, (ii) a dispersant that can be obtained by the polmerisation of monomers [A], [B], [C] and [D], where [A] is a monomer of formula (I) wherein A is C2-C4 alkylene and B is a C2-C4 alkylene different from A, and R is hydrogen or methyl, [B] is a monomer of formula (II) wherein D is 03 alkylene, R is hydrogen or methyl, and o is a number between 2 and 500, [C] is an ethylenically unsaturated monomer containing an aromatic group; and [D] is an ethylenically unsaturated monomer containing an alkyl radical.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radiation curable coating or an ink composition comprising a photoinitiator and a stabilizer blend of a sterically hindered nitroxyl radical and a quinone methide.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates generally to polymer compositions, and more particularly to irradiated polymer compositions comprising at least one non-phenolic stabilizer. The present polymer compositions comprise an unexpected balance of properties after being subjected to irradiation treatments, including an unexpected combination of a lower melt flow rate ratio (MFRr) and high melt tension after being irradiated, while minimizing negative yellowing effects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame retardant polycarbonate thermoplastic resin composition that comprises a polycarbonate resin, a rubber modified vinyl-grafted copolymer, a phosphorous mixture of a cyclic phosphazene oligomer compound and a phosphate ester morpholide compound or a phosphoric acid ester as a flame retardant, and, optionally, a fluorinated polyolefin resin, which has good flame retardancy, heat resistance, mechanical strength, impact strength, heat stability, processability, and appearance.

Abstract: Compounds consisting of an oligomer or a polymer of a 1,3,5-triazine derivative, having the general formula I: wherein: X is selected from: or X is a heterocyclic radical containing in the ring at least one nitrogen atom which radical is linked to the triazine ring through one of such nitrogen atoms, R2 is alkyl or cycloalkyl, R1 is a divalent radical of piperazine of the formula or R2 is a divalent radical according to the formula or R2 is a radical according to the formula Y n is an integer from 2 to 30, inclusive, m is an integer from 2 to 6, inclusive, p is an integer from 2 to 12, inclusive, and X1?OH,NH2 or X whereby X and X1 may be the same or different, and, X2?H or is a C1-C4 alkyl group, and a solvent-free process for the production of the compounds of Formula I as well as the use of the self-extinguishing oligomeric or polymeric compounds as flame retardants and light stabilizers in thermoplastic polymers such as polypropylene or regenerated cellulose or polyester.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a polymer composition, the process comprising a step of contacting a polymer that comprises carboxyl groups with a cyclic imino ether compound characterized in that the cyclic imino ether compound is a phenylene oxazine according to formula (I), in which formula R=an oxazine group according to formula (II) n=0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 and that the polymer is contacted with said oxazine in an extruder at a temperature above 100° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame retardant polycarbonate thermoplastic resin composition that comprises a polycarbonate resin, a rubber modified vinyl-grafted copolymer, a phosphorous mixture of a cyclic phosphazene oligomer compound and a phosphate ester morpholide compound or a phosphoric acid ester as a flame retardant, and, optionally, a fluorinated polyolefin resin, which has good flame retardancy, heat resistance, mechanical strength, impact strength, heat stability, processability, and appearance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to solutions and/or dispersions of organic semiconductors in a solvent mixture of at least two different organic solvents, characterized in that A. Each of the solvents on its own has a boiling point of below 200° C. and a melting point of 15° C. or less, B. at least one of the solvents has a boiling point in the range from greater than 140 to less than 200° C., C. the solvents used have no benzylic CH2 or CH groups, D. the solvents used are not benzene derivatives containing tert-butyl substituents or more than two methyl substituents, and their use in printing processes for producing layers of organic semiconductors, especially for the electronics industry.

Abstract: Organic polymeric substrates, for example polyolefins such as polypropylene, can be made flame retardant by the incorporation of a synergistic mixture of (i) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the (a) sterically hindered nitroxyl stabilizers, (b) sterically hindered hydroxylamine stabilizers and (c) sterically hindered alkoxyamine stabilizers and (ii) at least one phosphazene flame retardant. Advantageously, a further flame retardant may be added, without the need of adding an antimony synergist. The compositions of the invention combine good flame retardant properties with light stability and good mechanical properties.

Abstract: A one-pack polyurethane adhesive containing a polyisocyanate prepolymer and at least one aminoether polyol, having a molar ratio of ether groups to amino nitrogen in the aminopolyether polyol of 7 to 30.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition that contains a phenol resin derivative having good char formability, regardless of the base resin. A flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition according to the present invention comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin as a base resin, (B) about 0.1˜100 parts by weight of a phenol resin derivative, and (C) about 0.1˜50 parts by weight of a phosphoric acid ester morpholide compound or a mixture of phosphoric acid ester morpholide compounds. Another flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition according to the present invention comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin as a base resin, (B) about 0.1˜100 parts by weight of polyphenylene ether, (C) about 0.1˜100 parts by weight of a phenol resin derivative, and (D) about 0.1˜50 parts by weight of a phosphoric acid ester morpholide compound or a mixture of phosphoric acid ester morpholide compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame retardant polycarbonate thermoplastic resin composition that comprises a polycarbonate resin, a rubber modified vinyl-grafted copolymer, a phosphorous mixture of a cyclic phosphazene oligomer compound and a phosphoric acid ester as a flame retardant, and a fluorinated polyolefin resin.

Abstract: A description is given of a stabilizer composition comprising A) at least one nitrogen compound having a molecular weight of at least 150, selected from a secondary amine in which all substituents positioned ? to the amine nitrogen atom are different than hydrogen, or, derived from the secondary amine, a tertiary amine, hydroxylamine, alkoxyamine or amide; and B) at least one iron compound. The stabilizer composition optionally comprises nitroxyl radicals. It is suitable for stabilizing nonliving organic material, especially polyolefins or homopolymers or copolymers of styrene, against the effects of light, heat or oxygen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyphosphate ester morpholides, compositions comprising mixtures thereof and thermoplastic resin compositions containing the polyphosphate ester morpholide composition as a flame retardant. The flame retardant compositions comprise mixtures of polyphosphate ester morpholides which are represented by the following general formula I: in which X is 1 or 2; R1 is a C6-C20 aryl group, an alkyl substituted C6-C20 aryl group or a derivative thereof; R2 is a C6-C30 arylene group, an alkyl substituted C6-C30 arylene group or a derivative thereof; n is the average number of morpholide repeating units, m is the average number of R1 repeating units, and n+m is 1 to 5. In accordance with the present invention, it is possible to provide a flame retardant thermoplastic resin compositions having improved flame retardancy even when small amounts of the flame retardant are used.

Abstract: A stabilizer mixture containing (A) a sterically hindered amine compound, and (B) a polymer containing polar residues, the weight ratio of components (A) (B) being 20:1 to 1:20, with the provisos that, (1) component (B) is different from component (A) and does not contain groups of formulae (I) or (II) in which G is hydrogen or methyl, and G1 and G2, independently of one another, are hydrogen, methyl or together are a substituent ?O; and (2) component (B) is different from a polymer having an acidic hydrogen atom.

Abstract: The invention provides a resin molded article for optical products comprising a copolymer predominantly composed of methyl methacrylate and a styrenic monomer, wherein the number of foreign bodies contained in the resin molded article having a length of 210 mm, a width of 210 mm and a thickness of 3 mm as visually examined using a strain meter is about 150 or less, which is useful for a light transmitting plate employed in a liquid crystal display device because the possibility that the display screen looks whitely turbid due to the warp of the light transmitting plate, is reduced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyphosphate ester morpholides, compositions comprising mixtures thereof and thermoplastic resin compositions containing the polyphosphate ester morpholide composition as a flame retardant. The flame retardant compositions comprise mixtures of polyphosphate ester morpholides which are represented by the following general formula I: in which X is 1 or 2; R1 is a C6-C20 aryl group, an alkyl substituted C6-C20 aryl group or a derivative thereof; R2 is a C6-C30 arylene group, an alkyl substituted C6-C30 arylene group or a derivative thereof; n is the average number of morpholide repeating units, m is the average number of R1 repeating units, and n+m is 1 to 5. In accordance with the present invention, it is possible to provide a flame retardant thermoplastic resin compositions having improved flame retardancy even when small amounts of the flame retardant are used.

Abstract: The present invention provides additive packages for polyolefins The additive packages of the present invention comprise at least one non-phenolic antioxidant and a hindered amine light stabilizer. The additive packages may contain other additives as needed, and may optionally include an acid scavenger. Articles made from the resultant polymers, such as radiator surge tanks, exhibit enhanced stain and discoloration resistance upon exposure to high temperatures and harsh chemicals such as those experienced in “under the hood” spaces of modem automobiles.

Abstract: A composition containing I) a polyolefin prepared by polymerization over a metallocene catalyst, and II) a stabilizer mixture comprising for example  with n1 and n2 being a number from 2 to 25.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition that comprises a polycarbonate resin, a rubber modified styrene-grafted copolymer, a styrene-containing copolymer, a (meth)acrylic acid ester copolymer, a phosphoric acid ester as a flame retardant and a fluorinated polyolefin resin, which does not show coalescence of the domain resin that might be caused by the low viscosity at a high temperature, and poor flame retardancy, weld-line strength and mechanical properties such as impact strength, and which has a good balance of physical properties such as impact strength, heat resistance, heat stability, processability and appearance.

Abstract: A product obtainable by transferring groups of formula (G-I) being present in a block oligomer having a polydispersity {overscore (M)}w/{overscore (M)}n of 1 to 1.7 and corresponding to formula (I) to groups of formula (Gu-II), wherein R1 is a hydrocarbyl radical or —O—R1 is oxyl; said transfer is carried out by reaction of the block oligomer with a hydroperoxide in a hydrocarbon solvent in the presence of a peroxide decomposing catalyst; n is a number from 2 to 14; R2 is for example C2-C12alkylene; A is for example —N(R4)(R5); R4 and R5 are for example C1-C18alkyl; R is preferably a group of formula (G-I) and B and B* have one of the meanings given for A; with the proviso that in the individual recurrent units of formula (I), each of the radicals B, R and R2 has the same or a different meaning. The products are useful as light stabilizers, heat stabilizers and oxidation stabilizers for organic materials, in particular synthetic polymers.