Pennwalt Corporation

Atochem North America, Inc.

Elf Atochem North America, Inc.

Joseph M Bohen

James L Reilly

Ronald F Lovenguth

Gerald H Reifenberg

Stanley R Sandler

Daryl L Stein

Anthony J Mancuso

Sameeh S Toukan

Vasanth R Kamath

Edward Phillip Hibbard

Paul Tubbs

Fire resistant hydraulic fluid compositions comprising (a) one or more esters of polyhaloaromatic acids per se or in combination with (b) one or more hydraulic fluids independently selected from mineral oil, poly-.alpha.-olefins, alkylated aromatics, cycloaliphatics, esters of dibasic acids, polyol esters, polyglycols, silicones, silicate esters, phosphate esters, and halogenated compositions other than (a); a method for imparting fire resistant properties to known hydraulic fluids by adding one or more esters of polyhaloaromatic acids alone or combined; and the use of the inventive compositions as fire resistant hydraulic fluids. The fire resistant compositions may, optionally, contain one or more shear-stable polymers which have been found to increase the fire resistance of the hydraulic fluid composition.

Fire resistant hydraulic fluids

Non-toxic polymeric compositions suitable for use in the handling and packaging of foods, beverages or pharmaceuticals, or for use in medical devices, are stabilized against thermal and oxidative degradation with a organosulfide antioxidant having no more than 5 parts per million of free mercaptan groups.

Non-toxic polymeric compositions stabilized with organosulfide

An improved process is provided for the preparation of esters of polyhalophthalic acids, polyhalobenzoic acids, and polyhalophthalic anhydride useful as flame retardants for thermoplastic and thermosetting resins, which comprises the reaction of the above acids or anhydride with alcohols in the presence of certain metal and metallorganic compounds as catalysts. Also provided are certain esters per se.

High yield method for preparation of dialkyl esters of polyhaloaromatic

A composition comprises a thermoplastic or polymeric resin; an organic peroxide; and an organic sulfide antioxidant represented by Formula I, II or III: ##STR1## wherein m, n, r, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are as set forth in the Summary of the Invention.

Organic peroxide and organic sulfide antioxidant composition

Flame retardant compositions are provided containing at least one ester of a polyhaloaromatic acid and at least one polyolefin resin. The compositions may also contain one or more brominated and/or chlorinated compounds to provide additional flame retardancy, and other resins or engineering thermoplastics may be blended with the polyolefin. In addition to providing flame retardancy, the polyhaloaromatic acid esters are effective as processing and compatibilizing aids for the resin, and may also function as tackifiers, mold release agents, plastisole, adhesives, plasticizers, polymer additives, and aids in preventing melt fracture.

Polyhaloaromatic ester flame retardants for polyolefin resins

The present invention is directed to a composition comprising a polymeric engineering resin selected from the group consisting of polycarbonates, polyarylethers, polyamides, polyesters, polyacetals, polyaryl sulfides, cellulose esters and styrene copolymers; and an amount of an organic sulfide antioxidant sufficient to stabilize the resin against oxidative or thermal degradation during processing and use, the organic sulfide antioxidant being represented by Formula I, II, or III: ##STR1## wherein m, n, R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are as set forth in the Summary of the Invention.

Organic sulfide stabilized polymeric engineering resins

The present invention is a composition comprising crosslinked polyolefin resins and an amount of organic sulfide antioxidants sufficient to stabilize the resin against thermal or oxidative degradation, wherein the organic sulfide antioxidant is represented by Formula I, II or III ##STR1## wherein m, n, R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are as set forth in the Summary of the Invention.

Sulfide antioxidants for stabilizing crosslinked polyolefins

Flame retardancy of polyphenylene ether, polyolefin and polyethylene terphthalate resins and resin blends is increased by blending with the resin a flame retarding amount of a halogenated polyester which is the reaction product of a halogenated phthalic acid or phthalic anhydride with an epoxide or hydroxy compound containing at least two hydroxyl groups. The polyphenylene ether resin may include homopolymers or copolymers of polyphenylene ethers or blends of polyphenylene ethers with vinyl aromatic resins such as styrene polymers and copolymers. The flame retarding polyesters are also effective as processing aids in improving the flowability and moldability of the resins during melt processing.

Halogenated polyester flame retardants for polyphenylene ether,

Organic sulfide antioxidants useful for stabilizing polyolefins against oxidative and thermal degradation during processing and use represented by Formula I: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of 2 to 15;

Organic sulfide antioxidants and polymers stabilized therewith

Novel halogen-substituted phthalimides are provided which are the reaction product of a halogenated phthalic anhydride with an alkoxylated amine or the reaction product of a halogenated phthalic anhydride with a siloxy amine. The halogen-substituted phthalimides are useful in increasing the flame retardancy of thermoplastic and thermosetting resins, and are also effective as processing aids in improving the flowability and moldability of thermoplastic resins during melt processing.

Halogen substituted phthalimide flame retardants

Polyolefins are stabilized against the harmful effects of U.V.-light by incorporating therein certain organosulfides. The organosulfides may be used alone or in synergistic combination with two classes of known light stabilizers, namely the benzophenones and the esters of aromatic acids.

Compositions and methods using organosulfides for stabilization of

Tetrahalophthalate esters are disclosed herein as flame retardant processing aids for polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resins.

Tetrahalophthalate esters as flame retardants for polybutylene

Tetrahalophthalate esters are disclosed herein as flame retardant processing aids for ABS (acrylonitrile-butadienestyrene terpolymer) resins.

Tetrahalophthalate esters as flame retardants for ABS

Flame retardancy of polyphenylene ether resins is increased by blending with the resin a flame retarding amount of a halophenyl hydrocarbyl ester. The ester is preferably the reaction production of a halogenated phenol, preferably a bromophenol, and a hydrocarbyl acid, acid chloride or acid anhydride. The polyphenylene ether resin may include homopolymers or copolymers of polyphenylene ethers or blends of polyphenylene ethers with vinyl aromatic resins such as styrene polymers and copolymers. The flame retarding halophenyl esters are also effective as processing aids in improving the flowability and moldability of the polyphenylene ether resins during melt processing.

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Joseph M Bohen